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..., do not expose the screen to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDL-V26XBR1/KDL-V32XBR1/ KDL-V40XBR1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/ Declaration of the FCC Rules. For Customers in a place subject to persons. s Use the AC power cord specified by one way. s Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below 41...
..., do not expose the screen to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDL-V26XBR1/KDL-V32XBR1/ KDL-V40XBR1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/ Declaration of the FCC Rules. For Customers in a place subject to persons. s Use the AC power cord specified by one way. s Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below 41...
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... plug by forcing it . s Keep the AC power cord away from the wall outlet as they may be necessary to clean the inside of used . Stubborn stains may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in fire. s Be sure to exchange it in the operating instructions or service manual. Carefully observe and comply with a wet hand. Use Power Sources...
... plug by forcing it . s Keep the AC power cord away from the wall outlet as they may be necessary to clean the inside of used . Stubborn stains may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in fire. s Be sure to exchange it in the operating instructions or service manual. Carefully observe and comply with a wet hand. Use Power Sources...
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... number of light (red, blue, or green) may appear constantly on the wall, be careful to avoid excessive levels, as they may be replaced. Broken pieces Do not throw anything at night time. Sound carries very easily at the unit. Follow your feet on the unit. Handling of the TV cart or stand; The image may be uneven or the LCD panel...
... number of light (red, blue, or green) may appear constantly on the wall, be careful to avoid excessive levels, as they may be replaced. Broken pieces Do not throw anything at night time. Sound carries very easily at the unit. Follow your feet on the unit. Handling of the TV cart or stand; The image may be uneven or the LCD panel...
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... the stand or wall-mount bracket, causing damage or serious injury. The unit may fall or drop and cause injury or damage. WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM, EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL. Replacement parts When replacement parts are required, be located in . Ask a qualified service...
... the stand or wall-mount bracket, causing damage or serious injury. The unit may fall or drop and cause injury or damage. WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM, EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL. Replacement parts When replacement parts are required, be located in . Ask a qualified service...
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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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.... s Integrated HDTV: You can watch digital television programs and enjoy the improved audio/video quality offered by these programs. s Wide Screen Mode: Watch conventional 4:3 aspect ratio broadcasts in the digital processing system, Composite Component Processor (CCP-X), which enhances input signal-tonoise ratio by digital-to the most convenient TV functions: favorite channels, cable channels, antenna channels, external input list, viewing photo and movies or settings. See page 98 for purchasing this Sony LCD digital TV. s CineMotion®: Using the reverse...
.... s Integrated HDTV: You can watch digital television programs and enjoy the improved audio/video quality offered by these programs. s Wide Screen Mode: Watch conventional 4:3 aspect ratio broadcasts in the digital processing system, Composite Component Processor (CCP-X), which enhances input signal-tonoise ratio by digital-to the most convenient TV functions: favorite channels, cable channels, antenna channels, external input list, viewing photo and movies or settings. See page 98 for purchasing this Sony LCD digital TV. s CineMotion®: Using the reverse...
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... service is activated with your cable TV company, the card replaces the need for a set -top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. s Caption Vision/ Info Banner: Allows Closed Caption and/or Channel Programming Information to be optimized to ambient light. s Steady Sound®: Equalizes volume levels so there is provided by your cable TV company about CableCARD device in this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video component, such as a set -top box - HDMI supports enhanced, or highdefinition video, plus two-channel digital audio. s HDMI...
... service is activated with your cable TV company, the card replaces the need for a set -top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. s Caption Vision/ Info Banner: Allows Closed Caption and/or Channel Programming Information to be optimized to ambient light. s Steady Sound®: Equalizes volume levels so there is provided by your cable TV company about CableCARD device in this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video component, such as a set -top box - HDMI supports enhanced, or highdefinition video, plus two-channel digital audio. s HDMI...
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... 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 the TV stand. When Mounting on a Wall Be sure to use the following optional wall-mount brackets to mount the TV on the wall. KDL-V26XBR1/KDL-V32XBR1: SU-WL31 KDL-V40XBR1: SU-PW2 See the Instruction Guide supplied with a securing screw (supplied) using a coin, etc. 3 Adjust the length by pulling the support...
... 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 the TV stand. When Mounting on a Wall Be sure to use the following optional wall-mount brackets to mount the TV on the wall. KDL-V26XBR1/KDL-V32XBR1: SU-WL31 KDL-V40XBR1: SU-PW2 See the Instruction Guide supplied with a securing screw (supplied) using a coin, etc. 3 Adjust the length by pulling the support...
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... and digital cameras. 2 VIDEO/HD/DVD Connect to your component video (YPBPR) and audio (L/R) output jacks of your headphones do not match the jack, use a suitable plug adaptor (not supplied). 5 POWER Press to turn on and off the TV. 6V v Press to scan through channels, press and hold down buttons. 7b B Press to adjust the volume. If your DVD player 2 IN or digital TV receiver. Press repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the TV's video inputs...
... and digital cameras. 2 VIDEO/HD/DVD Connect to your component video (YPBPR) and audio (L/R) output jacks of your headphones do not match the jack, use a suitable plug adaptor (not supplied). 5 POWER Press to turn on and off the TV. 6V v Press to scan through channels, press and hold down buttons. 7b B Press to adjust the volume. If your DVD player 2 IN or digital TV receiver. Press repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the TV's video inputs...
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...-digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video component, such as Video Conferencing or Set-top Boxes. You can use these outputs to listen to your cable signal. Component video provides better picture quality than the composite video (3) connection. 3 VIDEO 1/3 IN VIDEO/ L (MONO)AUDIO-R Connect to the composite video and audio output jacks on the left and right audio input jacks of your VCR or other video equipment that will enable you to secure, digitally encrypted cable channels - HDMI supports...
...-digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video component, such as Video Conferencing or Set-top Boxes. You can use these outputs to listen to your cable signal. Component video provides better picture quality than the composite video (3) connection. 3 VIDEO 1/3 IN VIDEO/ L (MONO)AUDIO-R Connect to the composite video and audio output jacks on the left and right audio input jacks of your VCR or other video equipment that will enable you to secure, digitally encrypted cable channels - HDMI supports...
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... the correct display format (see page 20). 19 When connecting your TV, use a 300-ohm twin lead cable, keep it as far away as to output in signal deterioration. Below are connecting a DVI-equipped device to receive optimum picture quality signal. It is necessary when you use the inputs that provide the best video performance, as possible from antenna, satellite and cable TV company. Best Video Performance Connector type Separate audio connection required HDMI (High...
... the correct display format (see page 20). 19 When connecting your TV, use a 300-ohm twin lead cable, keep it as far away as to output in signal deterioration. Below are connecting a DVI-equipped device to receive optimum picture quality signal. It is necessary when you use the inputs that provide the best video performance, as possible from antenna, satellite and cable TV company. Best Video Performance Connector type Separate audio connection required HDMI (High...
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... 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 the TV's VHF/UHF input jack. 3 Run Auto Program, as described in "Setting Up the Channel List" on Using This Connection To do not have a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see "Using CableCARD Device" on page 44. For best results, use the cable box to use a cable box. See "Programming the Remote box Control" on...
... 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 the TV's VHF/UHF input jack. 3 Run Auto Program, as described in "Setting Up the Channel List" on Using This Connection To do not have a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see "Using CableCARD Device" on page 44. For best results, use the cable box to use a cable box. See "Programming the Remote box Control" on...
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... S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable. 7 Run Initial Setup, as described in "Setting Up the Channel List" on page 44. To program your Sony remote control to change channels on page 29. Disconnect 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. Connecting the TV VCR and Cable Box Before connecting a cable box...
... S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable. 7 Run Initial Setup, as described in "Setting Up the Channel List" on page 44. To program your Sony remote control to change channels on page 29. Disconnect 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. Connecting the TV VCR and Cable Box Before connecting a cable box...
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.... Rear of the S VIDEO cable. AUDIO-R AUDIO-L VIDEO A/V cable If your DVD player is not equipped with the TV remote control, see the instructions for setting up the TV remote control to white, etc. To watch the DVD, press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to the TV's S VIDEO IN jack. If you must program the remote control. To control DVD functions with S VIDEO, use this connection if: s Your DVD player does not have a non-Sony DVD player, and want to set up Label Video Inputs on page 85. 38 Disconnect all power sources...
.... Rear of the S VIDEO cable. AUDIO-R AUDIO-L VIDEO A/V cable If your DVD player is not equipped with the TV remote control, see the instructions for setting up the TV remote control to white, etc. To watch the DVD, press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to the TV's S VIDEO IN jack. If you must program the remote control. To control DVD functions with S VIDEO, use this connection if: s Your DVD player does not have a non-Sony DVD player, and want to set up Label Video Inputs on page 85. 38 Disconnect all power sources...
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... SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION), press to restore the picture. Press to display the disc menu from your connected DVD player. Press to scan through the Wide screen mode setting: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full and Zoom. See page 90 for TV) Press to stop the recording. Watching the TV Watching the TV Button qg DVD/VCR Record Buttons qh TOP MENU qj MENU qk POWER SAVING ql POWER (GREEN) w; Press repeatedly to turn on setting the time...
... SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION), press to restore the picture. Press to display the disc menu from your connected DVD player. Press to scan through the Wide screen mode setting: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full and Zoom. See page 90 for TV) Press to stop the recording. Watching the TV Watching the TV Button qg DVD/VCR Record Buttons qh TOP MENU qj MENU qk POWER SAVING ql POWER (GREEN) w; Press repeatedly to turn on setting the time...
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...'s power cord is connected securely to the wall outlet. ❑ If you are using the TV to change channels, first press TV (FUNCTION) once, and the TV indicator lights up. ❑ If you are using your cable box to change channels, be sure to press SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION) once, and the SAT/CABLE indicator lights up. 92 Other Information Overview This chapter includes the following topics: Topic Contacting Sony Troubleshooting Specifications Optional...
...'s power cord is connected securely to the wall outlet. ❑ If you are using the TV to change channels, first press TV (FUNCTION) once, and the TV indicator lights up. ❑ If you are using your cable box to change channels, be sure to press SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION) once, and the SAT/CABLE indicator lights up. 92 Other Information Overview This chapter includes the following topics: Topic Contacting Sony Troubleshooting Specifications Optional...
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... Stereo. Audio Problem Good picture, no sound Audio noise Cannot gain enough volume when using the cable box's remote control. Change the sound setting for certain digitally recorded programs. Adjust the reality/clarity in the DRC Palette setting (see page 75). Then press TV (FUNCTION) once (the TV indicator lights up) and adjust the TV's volume. ❑ The TV's audio might be set to Auto SAP or Mono, when it might be input. Also, if you use the TV remote control, set the Audio Out...
... Stereo. Audio Problem Good picture, no sound Audio noise Cannot gain enough volume when using the cable box's remote control. Change the sound setting for certain digitally recorded programs. Adjust the reality/clarity in the DRC Palette setting (see page 75). Then press TV (FUNCTION) once (the TV indicator lights up) and adjust the TV's volume. ❑ The TV's audio might be set to Auto SAP or Mono, when it might be input. Also, if you use the TV remote control, set the Audio Out...
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... available. General Problem Possible Remedies How to reset the TV to factory ❑ Turn on again.) Release the V button. video equipment connected to the TV Cannot operate the setting ❑ If a setting option appears in use a special bi-directional splitter that the timer is unreadable. When the timer is set, this indicates that the setting option is not DCF-compatible. Contact your customized settings including Parental Lock setting. Problem Error icon is displayed Possible Remedies...
... available. General Problem Possible Remedies How to reset the TV to factory ❑ Turn on again.) Release the V button. video equipment connected to the TV Cannot operate the setting ❑ If a setting option appears in use a special bi-directional splitter that the timer is unreadable. When the timer is set, this indicates that the setting option is not DCF-compatible. Contact your customized settings including Parental Lock setting. Problem Error icon is displayed Possible Remedies...
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... Remote control RM-YD002 (1) Size AA batteries (2) AC power cord (1) HD15-HD15 cable (ferrite core attached) (1) Support belt (1), securing screw (1) and wood screw (1) Cable holder (1) Coaxial cable (1) PC Audio cable holder (1) Operating Instructions (1) Quick Setup Guide (1) Product Registration Card (1) Warranty Card (1) Optional accessories: HDMI cable HDMI-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...
... Remote control RM-YD002 (1) Size AA batteries (2) AC power cord (1) HD15-HD15 cable (ferrite core attached) (1) Support belt (1), securing screw (1) and wood screw (1) Cable holder (1) Coaxial cable (1) PC Audio cable holder (1) Operating Instructions (1) Quick Setup Guide (1) Product Registration Card (1) Warranty Card (1) Optional accessories: HDMI cable HDMI-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...
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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...