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...Activating CableCARD Service 29 Removing the CableCARD Device 30 Setting Up the Channel List 31 Using Initial Setup 31 Connecting Optional Equipment 32 VCR and Cable 33 VCR and Cable Box 34 Two VCRs for Tape Editing 36 DVD Player with Component Video Connectors 37...Camcorder or "PlayStation 40 Audio Receiver 40 Watching the TV Overview 41 Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control.....41 Button Descriptions 42 Programming the Remote Control 44 Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control 46 Special Buttons on the Remote Control ...........48 Using the GUIDE Button 48 Using the...
...Activating CableCARD Service 29 Removing the CableCARD Device 30 Setting Up the Channel List 31 Using Initial Setup 31 Connecting Optional Equipment 32 VCR and Cable 33 VCR and Cable Box 34 Two VCRs for Tape Editing 36 DVD Player with Component Video Connectors 37...Camcorder or "PlayStation 40 Audio Receiver 40 Watching the TV Overview 41 Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control.....41 Button Descriptions 42 Programming the Remote Control 44 Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control 46 Special Buttons on the Remote Control ...........48 Using the GUIDE Button 48 Using the...
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... Options 85 Programming Caption Vision 87 Selecting PC Setup Options 88 Accessing the Applications Settings 90 Selecting Applications Options 90 Other Information Overview 92 Contacting Sony 92 Troubleshooting 92 Remote Control 92 CableCARD Device 93 Video 93 Audio 94 Channels 95 USB 95 General 97 Specifications 98 Index 99 10
... Options 85 Programming Caption Vision 87 Selecting PC Setup Options 88 Accessing the Applications Settings 90 Selecting Applications Options 90 Other Information Overview 92 Contacting Sony 92 Troubleshooting 92 Remote Control 92 CableCARD Device 93 Video 93 Audio 94 Channels 95 USB 95 General 97 Specifications 98 Index 99 10
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... other video sources on film. Introducing the TV Introducing the TV Welcome Package Contents Features Thank you for models KDL-V26XBR1, KDL-V32XBR1 and KDL-V40XBR1. This manual is a new feature that you will enjoy with your new TV include: s WEGA GATE™: WEGA GATE is for purchasing this Sony LCD digital TV. The DRC Palette option lets you to...
... other video sources on film. Introducing the TV Introducing the TV Welcome Package Contents Features Thank you for models KDL-V26XBR1, KDL-V32XBR1 and KDL-V40XBR1. This manual is a new feature that you will enjoy with your new TV include: s WEGA GATE™: WEGA GATE is for purchasing this Sony LCD digital TV. The DRC Palette option lets you to...
Operating Instructions
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...up in standby mode for details, see "Contacting Sony" on . Lights up red when in green when the TV is turned off. Receives IR signals from the remote control. Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (for both TV and PC input. If the LED blinks in ...). When lit, indicates one of the timers or Sleep is set . For details, see page 86. For details, see page 90. TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel Introducing the TV Introducing the TV 5 PIC OFF TIMER POWER/STANDBY 1 2 3 4 Item 1 PIC OFF LED 2 TIMER LED 3 POWER/ STANDBY LED 4 (IR) ...
...up in standby mode for details, see "Contacting Sony" on . Lights up red when in green when the TV is turned off. Receives IR signals from the remote control. Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (for both TV and PC input. If the LED blinks in ...). When lit, indicates one of the timers or Sleep is set . For details, see page 86. For details, see page 90. TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel Introducing the TV Introducing the TV 5 PIC OFF TIMER POWER/STANDBY 1 2 3 4 Item 1 PIC OFF LED 2 TIMER LED 3 POWER/ STANDBY LED 4 (IR) ...
Operating Instructions
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... to the channel that the cable box is set to operate the cable Press SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION). Set up the TV remote control to switch channels. Use the cable box Tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to (usually channel 3 or 4) and then use a cable box), but does not... scramble all channels. For best results, use this connection you to the TV's CABLE input jack. (You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box; s You do not have a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see pages 33 and 34.) With...
... to the channel that the cable box is set to operate the cable Press SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION). Set up the TV remote control to switch channels. Use the cable box Tune the TV to the channel the cable box is set to (usually channel 3 or 4) and then use a cable box), but does not... scramble all channels. For best results, use this connection you to the TV's CABLE input jack. (You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box; s You do not have a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see pages 33 and 34.) With...
Operating Instructions
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...this... Do This ... Activate the remote control to operate the cable Program the remote control. box Prevent the accidental switching of TV IN OUT Cable box Notes on page 29. See "Programming the Remote box Control" on page 31. Set up the TV remote control to operate the cable Press...Your cable company scrambles all channels, which requires you can: 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...
...this... Do This ... Activate the remote control to operate the cable Program the remote control. box Prevent the accidental switching of TV IN OUT Cable box Notes on page 29. See "Programming the Remote box Control" on page 31. Set up the TV remote control to operate the cable Press...Your cable company scrambles all channels, which requires you can: 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...
Operating Instructions
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... connect the cable box's A/V output jacks to the TV's A/V input jacks. 6 Use A/V and S VIDEO cables to connect the VCR's AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT jacks to change channels on your TV when the signal is scrambled. To program your Sony remote control to change channels on page 31. 34 regular ...cable channels) and you can: s Use the TV's remote control to operate your cable box, see "Using CableCARD Device" ...
... connect the cable box's A/V output jacks to the TV's A/V input jacks. 6 Use A/V and S VIDEO cables to connect the VCR's AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT jacks to change channels on your TV when the signal is scrambled. To program your Sony remote control to change channels on page 31. 34 regular ...cable channels) and you can: s Use the TV's remote control to operate your cable box, see "Using CableCARD Device" ...
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...? Connecting the TV Two VCRs for instructions. Cables are often color-coded to the Y PB/CB PR/CR input. 36 Consult your TV to the recording...VIDEO does not provide audio, so audio cables must be connected to the TV's A/V input jacks. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1..., use an S VIDEO connection instead of TV 1 3 S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R VIDEO IN AUDIO-R AUDIO-L VIDEO A/V cable... A/V cable To perform tape editing, set the TV to the video input intended for playback by pressing TV/VIDEO on your combined A/V cable. If you connect two...
...? Connecting the TV Two VCRs for instructions. Cables are often color-coded to the Y PB/CB PR/CR input. 36 Consult your TV to the recording...VIDEO does not provide audio, so audio cables must be connected to the TV's A/V input jacks. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1..., use an S VIDEO connection instead of TV 1 3 S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R VIDEO IN AUDIO-R AUDIO-L VIDEO A/V cable... A/V cable To perform tape editing, set the TV to the video input intended for playback by pressing TV/VIDEO on your combined A/V cable. If you connect two...
Operating Instructions
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...DVD player does not have a non-Sony DVD player, and want to set up Label Video Inputs on page 85. 38 If you must program the remote control. Connect red to red, white to the TV's S VIDEO IN jack. To watch the DVD, press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to connectors. To easily ...you have component (YPBPR) jacks. Rear of the S VIDEO cable. See "Programming the Remote Control" on page 46. To control DVD functions with the TV remote control, see the instructions for setting up the TV remote control to the TV, see "Operating a DVD Player or DVD Changer" on page 44. Connecting the...
...DVD player does not have a non-Sony DVD player, and want to set up Label Video Inputs on page 85. 38 If you must program the remote control. Connect red to red, white to the TV's S VIDEO IN jack. To watch the DVD, press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to connectors. To easily ...you have component (YPBPR) jacks. Rear of the S VIDEO cable. See "Programming the Remote Control" on page 46. To control DVD functions with the TV remote control, see the instructions for setting up the TV remote control to the TV, see "Operating a DVD Player or DVD Changer" on page 44. Connecting the...
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... compartment. 1 2 To avoid possible damage from battery leakage, remove the batteries if you anticipate the remote control will not be used for an extended period. Watching the TV Watching the TV Overview The table on the next page describes the buttons on page 44.) 41 Topic Inserting Batteries into... the Remote Control Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the e and E on the batteries...
... compartment. 1 2 To avoid possible damage from battery leakage, remove the batteries if you anticipate the remote control will not be used for an extended period. Watching the TV Watching the TV Overview The table on the next page describes the buttons on page 44.) 41 Topic Inserting Batteries into... the Remote Control Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the e and E on the batteries...
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... the CABLE input. Press repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to select digital channels (for TV) Press to live TV cache. For details, see "Programming the Remote Control" on DVR or DVD/VCR, these buttons operate the video equipment you choose. H PLAY: Press... channel: the channel changes after 2 seconds. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the TV. Press to change channels immediately. For details, see "Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control" on page 71. Press to return to pause playback. X PAUSE: Press to normal viewing. ...
... the CABLE input. Press repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to select digital channels (for TV) Press to live TV cache. For details, see "Programming the Remote Control" on DVR or DVD/VCR, these buttons operate the video equipment you choose. H PLAY: Press... channel: the channel changes after 2 seconds. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the TV. Press to change channels immediately. For details, see "Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control" on page 71. Press to return to pause playback. X PAUSE: Press to normal viewing. ...
Operating Instructions
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... equipment that supports this button alone will start the recording. Press repeatedly to move the on page 51. To be used only with Your Remote Control" on setting the time. button. By pressing this TOOLS function. (Non-operable button for details on page 46. 43 X REC PAUSE...F1/F2 Description z REC: Press to cycle through the available audio effect models: TruSurround XT, Simulated, Off. Press to step through the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) options: Stereo, Auto SAP (Second Audio Program), and Mono. SUR: Press SUR (Surround Sound) repeatedly to display the disc menu from...
... equipment that supports this button alone will start the recording. Press repeatedly to move the on page 51. To be used only with Your Remote Control" on setting the time. button. By pressing this TOOLS function. (Non-operable button for details on page 46. 43 X REC PAUSE...F1/F2 Description z REC: Press to cycle through the available audio effect models: TruSurround XT, Simulated, Off. Press to step through the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) options: Stereo, Auto SAP (Second Audio Program), and Mono. SUR: Press SUR (Surround Sound) repeatedly to display the disc menu from...
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... at the equipment, and press the green POWER button. In such cases, use the equipment's own remote control. Watching the TV Programming the Remote Control The remote control is listed, try the next code listed. If more than one code number is preset to operate ... code number is completed. MUTING TV/VIDEO POWER TV POWER DVD/ SAT/ DVR VCR CABLE TV FUNCTION 1 Sony Equipment DVR DVD/VCR SAT/CABLE Programmable Code Number 772 601 (Sony Dream System) 801 (Sony Satellite Receiver) Follow the steps below to program your TV's remote control to operate Sony brand video equipment.
... at the equipment, and press the green POWER button. In such cases, use the equipment's own remote control. Watching the TV Programming the Remote Control The remote control is listed, try the next code listed. If more than one code number is preset to operate ... code number is completed. MUTING TV/VIDEO POWER TV POWER DVD/ SAT/ DVR VCR CABLE TV FUNCTION 1 Sony Equipment DVR DVD/VCR SAT/CABLE Programmable Code Number 772 601 (Sony Dream System) 801 (Sony Satellite Receiver) Follow the steps below to program your TV's remote control to operate Sony brand video equipment.
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... CH +/- Back to operate the VCR DVD/VCR (FUNCTION) Turn on the screen for your TV, first turn to resume normal playback) To Do This ... Activate the remote control to previous channel JUMP Display channel number DISPLAY To Do This ... Press ... For operating video...Do This ... JUMP Operating a Satellite Receiver To Do This ... Activate the remote control to operate the DVD DVD/VCR (FUNCTION) Turn on the equipment. Watching the TV Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control To operate other connected equipment with the equipment. Press ... Fast forward ...
... CH +/- Back to operate the VCR DVD/VCR (FUNCTION) Turn on the screen for your TV, first turn to resume normal playback) To Do This ... Activate the remote control to previous channel JUMP Display channel number DISPLAY To Do This ... Press ... For operating video...Do This ... JUMP Operating a Satellite Receiver To Do This ... Activate the remote control to operate the DVD DVD/VCR (FUNCTION) Turn on the equipment. Watching the TV Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control To operate other connected equipment with the equipment. Press ... Fast forward ...
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... (DVD) Record (VCR) Change channels (VCR) Adjust tracking (VCR) V v B b z CH +/- Press ... Activate the remote control to operate the DVD/VCR DVD/VCR (FUNCTION) Turn on /off Select other input connected to operate the HDD/DVD DVR ... on /off POWER Master volume VOL +/-, MUTING Watching the TV To Do This ... Search the picture forward or backward M or m during tape playback) To Do This ... Activate the remote control to AV receiver Press ... Stop x Pause X Search... the top menu Press ... Watching the TV Operating a 5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV) To Do This ... F1 47
... (DVD) Record (VCR) Change channels (VCR) Adjust tracking (VCR) V v B b z CH +/- Press ... Activate the remote control to operate the DVD/VCR DVD/VCR (FUNCTION) Turn on /off Select other input connected to operate the HDD/DVD DVR ... on /off POWER Master volume VOL +/-, MUTING Watching the TV To Do This ... Search the picture forward or backward M or m during tape playback) To Do This ... Activate the remote control to AV receiver Press ... Stop x Pause X Search... the top menu Press ... Watching the TV Operating a 5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV) To Do This ... F1 47
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.... Selectable channel list. Series follows the aquatic misadventures of Henry and Riley, two wayward ducks on the TV's remote control. Watching the TV Special Buttons on the Remote Control This TV comes with the currently selected program showing in the guide is provided by pressing their buttons on your... TV to show program information if it may sometimes include only the channel number, without a program title ...
.... Selectable channel list. Series follows the aquatic misadventures of Henry and Riley, two wayward ducks on the TV's remote control. Watching the TV Special Buttons on the Remote Control This TV comes with the currently selected program showing in the guide is provided by pressing their buttons on your... TV to show program information if it may sometimes include only the channel number, without a program title ...
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Introducing WEGA GATE Overview of remote control button presses. SUR DISPLAY GUIDE TOOLS RETURN WEGA GATE PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY VISUAL SEARCH PAUSE STOP VOL CH 1 Press WEGA GATE on the screen rather than a variety of WEGA GATE WEGA GATE provides one button access for controlling your TV. WEGA GATE control panel...
Introducing WEGA GATE Overview of remote control button presses. SUR DISPLAY GUIDE TOOLS RETURN WEGA GATE PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY VISUAL SEARCH PAUSE STOP VOL CH 1 Press WEGA GATE on the screen rather than a variety of WEGA GATE WEGA GATE provides one button access for controlling your TV. WEGA GATE control panel...
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... to normal viewing Select (confirm) changed setting Exit WEGA GATE control panel or Settings Press ... The Favorite Channels list appears. To Do This ... Make your remote control to navigate through Settings Select an option to change Move back to remove a channel from the WEGA GATE control panel and press . Press . Press...
... to normal viewing Select (confirm) changed setting Exit WEGA GATE control panel or Settings Press ... The Favorite Channels list appears. To Do This ... Make your remote control to navigate through Settings Select an option to change Move back to remove a channel from the WEGA GATE control panel and press . Press . Press...
Operating Instructions
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... in the Photo/Video Viewer, files must have the following , be sure to turn off the TV (power button on the right side or the remote control), otherwise USB media may not be damaged. - Left side of TV USB Cable Y To USB port (1080i/720p/480p/480i) VIDEO/HD/DVD IN 2 R AUDIO ...L(MONO) VIDEO PR/CR PB/CB Sony digital still cameras or video camera recorders (camcorder) with Sony digital cameras and camcorders. ...
... in the Photo/Video Viewer, files must have the following , be sure to turn off the TV (power button on the right side or the remote control), otherwise USB media may not be damaged. - Left side of TV USB Cable Y To USB port (1080i/720p/480p/480i) VIDEO/HD/DVD IN 2 R AUDIO ...L(MONO) VIDEO PR/CR PB/CB Sony digital still cameras or video camera recorders (camcorder) with Sony digital cameras and camcorders. ...
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... want to view full screen USB Media Exit About the Icons on the Thumbnail Images Indicates the thumbnail is locked. Press WEGA GATE on the remote control or on the USB media. To connect your USB device that the photo has an associated voice memo. The Photo/Video Viewer Index appears... in the WEGA GATE control panel. Locked files cannot be printed. Using the Photo/Video Viewer Using the Photo/Video Viewer Index Turn on the TV and connect your USB device, see "Protect" on pages 62 and 65.
... want to view full screen USB Media Exit About the Icons on the Thumbnail Images Indicates the thumbnail is locked. Press WEGA GATE on the remote control or on the USB media. To connect your USB device that the photo has an associated voice memo. The Photo/Video Viewer Index appears... in the WEGA GATE control panel. Locked files cannot be printed. Using the Photo/Video Viewer Using the Photo/Video Viewer Index Turn on the TV and connect your USB device, see "Protect" on pages 62 and 65.