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...DVD Player with Component Video Connectors 37 DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors 38 Personal Computer 39 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...Selecting Items 54 Using Favorites in WEGA GATE 54 Using Cable in WEGA GATE 55 Using Antenna in WEGA GATE 55 Using External Inputs in WEGA GATE 56 Using Photo in WEGA GATE 56 Using Video in WEGA GATE 56 Using Settings in WEGA GATE 56 (Continued) 9
...DVD Player with Component Video Connectors 37 DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors 38 Personal Computer 39 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...Selecting Items 54 Using Favorites in WEGA GATE 54 Using Cable in WEGA GATE 55 Using Antenna in WEGA GATE 55 Using External Inputs in WEGA GATE 56 Using Photo in WEGA GATE 56 Using Video in WEGA GATE 56 Using Settings in WEGA GATE 56 (Continued) 9
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...on film. Along with your new TV include: s WEGA GATE™: WEGA GATE is for models KDL-V26XBR1, KDL-V32XBR1 and KDL-V40XBR1. This engine features unique Sony technology, including: • The first... (Clarity) to create up to the most convenient TV functions: favorite channels, cable channels, antenna channels, external input list, viewing photo and movies or settings. This ...ratio broadcasts in the digital processing system, Composite Component Processor (CCP-X), which enhances input signal-tonoise ratio by digital mapping processing. s WEGA Engine: Delivers superb picture quality ...
...on film. Along with your new TV include: s WEGA GATE™: WEGA GATE is for models KDL-V26XBR1, KDL-V32XBR1 and KDL-V40XBR1. This engine features unique Sony technology, including: • The first... (Clarity) to create up to the most convenient TV functions: favorite channels, cable channels, antenna channels, external input list, viewing photo and movies or settings. This ...ratio broadcasts in the digital processing system, Composite Component Processor (CCP-X), which enhances input signal-tonoise ratio by digital mapping processing. s WEGA Engine: Delivers superb picture quality ...
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... also high definition television. that will enable you to digitally encrypted cable channels - The CableCARD device, which is activated with your cable TV company, the card replaces the need for a set -top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. The factory setting is inserted into the... to ambient light. s Steady Sound®: Equalizes volume levels so there is consistent output between this manual, see page 29.) s Component Video Input: Offers the best video quality for a separate set -top box (1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i) connections. without leaving the current channel.
... also high definition television. that will enable you to digitally encrypted cable channels - The CableCARD device, which is activated with your cable TV company, the card replaces the need for a set -top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. The factory setting is inserted into the... to ambient light. s Steady Sound®: Equalizes volume levels so there is consistent output between this manual, see page 29.) s Component Video Input: Offers the best video quality for a separate set -top box (1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i) connections. without leaving the current channel.
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...light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (for details, see page 90. The standby mode for both TV and PC input. Receives IR signals from the remote control. When it is turned on page 2). For details, see page ...TV is activated. 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) Infrared Receiver/Light Sensor 5 Speaker Description When lit, indicates that the Picture Off feature is turned off. For details, see "Contacting Sony...
...light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (for details, see page 90. The standby mode for both TV and PC input. Receives IR signals from the remote control. When it is turned on page 2). For details, see page ...TV is activated. 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) Infrared Receiver/Light Sensor 5 Speaker Description When lit, indicates that the Picture Off feature is turned off. For details, see "Contacting Sony...
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... and audio output jacks on your camcorder or other video 2 IN equipment. Press repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the TV's video inputs. 9 WEGA GATE Press to your component video (YPBPR) and audio (L/R) output jacks of your headphones. L-AUDIO-R 4 Headphones jack Connects... to exit WEGA GATE. Press again to your DVD player 2 IN or digital TV receiver. Use the tactile dot as right/left + VOLUME - On the...
... and audio output jacks on your camcorder or other video 2 IN equipment. Press repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the TV's video inputs. 9 WEGA GATE Press to your component video (YPBPR) and audio (L/R) output jacks of your headphones. L-AUDIO-R 4 Headphones jack Connects... to exit WEGA GATE. Press again to your DVD player 2 IN or digital TV receiver. Use the tactile dot as right/left + VOLUME - On the...
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... 18 A third composite video and audio (VIDEO/HD/DVD 2 IN) is PCM/Dolby Digital (PCM/DOLBY* compatible. qa VHF/UHF RF input that will enable you to your TV's audio through your DVD player's or digital set -top box - For details, see page 29. 9 AC IN Connects the supplied AC power... page 27. 2 VIDEO 1 IN S VIDEO Connects to the S VIDEO output jack of a digital audio component that is located on the left and right audio input jacks of the TV. 4 HD/DVD 4/5 IN (1080i/720p/ 480p/480i)/ L-AUDIO-R Connect to your stereo system. 7 PC 7 IN (AUDIO/RGB) Connects to other video ...
... 18 A third composite video and audio (VIDEO/HD/DVD 2 IN) is PCM/Dolby Digital (PCM/DOLBY* compatible. qa VHF/UHF RF input that will enable you to your TV's audio through your DVD player's or digital set -top box - For details, see page 29. 9 AC IN Connects the supplied AC power... page 27. 2 VIDEO 1 IN S VIDEO Connects to the S VIDEO output jack of a digital audio component that is located on the left and right audio input jacks of the TV. 4 HD/DVD 4/5 IN (1080i/720p/ 480p/480i)/ L-AUDIO-R Connect to your stereo system. 7 PC 7 IN (AUDIO/RGB) Connects to other video ...
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...inputs that are different types of connectors with this TV (see "Using the WIDE Button" on your devices that enter your TV, use a 300-ohm twin lead cable, keep it as far away as to receive optimum picture quality signal. Below are available on page 50). Connecting the TV Connecting the TV Overview Your new LCD TV... can be equipped with the exception of the DVI connector but your TV correctly and choose the correct display format (see page 20). 19 Your TV comes with all types of video ...
...inputs that are different types of connectors with this TV (see "Using the WIDE Button" on your devices that enter your TV, use a 300-ohm twin lead cable, keep it as far away as to receive optimum picture quality signal. Below are available on page 50). Connecting the TV Connecting the TV Overview Your new LCD TV... can be equipped with the exception of the DVI connector but your TV correctly and choose the correct display format (see page 20). 19 Your TV comes with all types of video ...
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... Press ANT to switch back and forth between the TV's VHF/UHF and CABLE inputs. the cable and antenna Do not use this connection if: s You have a...26 Equipment with DVI Connection 27 Equipment with Digital Audio (OPTICAL) 28 If you connect your TV will vary, depending on how your cable TV company.) s You do not have a cable box or VCR. (If you have a... Notes on Using This Connection To Do This... If You Are Connecting... Do This ... Connecting the TV Connecting the TV Basic Connections The way in which is convenient if you are using a separate rooftop antenna to receive ...
... Press ANT to switch back and forth between the TV's VHF/UHF and CABLE inputs. the cable and antenna Do not use this connection if: s You have a...26 Equipment with DVI Connection 27 Equipment with Digital Audio (OPTICAL) 28 If you connect your TV will vary, depending on how your cable TV company.) s You do not have a cable box or VCR. (If you have a... Notes on Using This Connection To Do This... If You Are Connecting... Do This ... Connecting the TV Connecting the TV Basic Connections The way in which is convenient if you are using a separate rooftop antenna to receive ...
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... the channel the cable box is set to (usually channel 3 or 4) and then use the cable box to the TV's CABLE input jack. (You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box; Activate the remote control to operate the cable Program the remote control. ... change channels coming through the cable box to switch channels. Set up the TV remote control to operate the cable Press SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION). box Prevent the accidental switching of TV Notes on page 44. Switch the TV's input between the cable box and Press ANT to use this connection you to switch...
... the channel the cable box is set to (usually channel 3 or 4) and then use the cable box to the TV's CABLE input jack. (You must first program the remote control for your specific cable box; Activate the remote control to operate the cable Program the remote control. ... change channels coming through the cable box to switch channels. Set up the TV remote control to operate the cable Press SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION). box Prevent the accidental switching of TV Notes on page 44. Switch the TV's input between the cable box and Press ANT to use this connection you to switch...
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... Box Before connecting a cable box, see pages 33 and 34.) With this connection 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 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 page 31. CATV cable...
... Box Before connecting a cable box, see pages 33 and 34.) With this connection 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 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 page 31. CATV cable...
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... Disconnect all format types of picture in 1080i, 720p, 480i and 480p. This TV displays all power sources before making any connections. 1 Connect the RF coaxial cable from the CATV or satellite dish to the input of the digital cable box or digital satellite receiver. 2 Use a component video ...cable to connect the YPBPR jacks of your digital cable box or digital satellite receiver to the TV's component jacks.
... Disconnect all format types of picture in 1080i, 720p, 480i and 480p. This TV displays all power sources before making any connections. 1 Connect the RF coaxial cable from the CATV or satellite dish to the input of the digital cable box or digital satellite receiver. 2 Use a component video ...cable to connect the YPBPR jacks of your digital cable box or digital satellite receiver to the TV's component jacks.
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...with DVI Connection Disconnect all power sources before making any connections If you can connect to the TV's HDMI IN jack by using an HDMI-to-DVI cable or an adapter, be sure to... connect the DVI output connector first; Audio cable HDMI-to-DVI cable or adapter AUDIO-L AUDIO-R Rear of TV R AUDIO IN L 6 Equipment with DVI-HDTV output, you are connecting with DVI output Cables are often color-coded to connectors... VIDEO IN HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) When using an HDMI-to the HDMI input on your TV. 27 then connect to -DVI cable or an adaptor.
...with DVI Connection Disconnect all power sources before making any connections If you can connect to the TV's HDMI IN jack by using an HDMI-to-DVI cable or an adapter, be sure to... connect the DVI output connector first; Audio cable HDMI-to-DVI cable or adapter AUDIO-L AUDIO-R Rear of TV R AUDIO IN L 6 Equipment with DVI-HDTV output, you are connecting with DVI output Cables are often color-coded to connectors... VIDEO IN HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) When using an HDMI-to the HDMI input on your TV. 27 then connect to -DVI cable or an adaptor.
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... Program performed through Initial Setup will create a list of available channels from both VHF/UHF antenna and cable TV channels if both inputs. 31 If you selected "No" during the Initial Setup, the Initial Setup message will be required to run Auto Program for all ...receivable channels are being scanned. You will appear each RF input to create a list of receivable channels for completion and "Start auto program now?" appears. To run Auto Program at a later time 1 Select...
... Program performed through Initial Setup will create a list of available channels from both VHF/UHF antenna and cable TV channels if both inputs. 31 If you selected "No" during the Initial Setup, the Initial Setup message will be required to run Auto Program for all ...receivable channels are being scanned. You will appear each RF input to create a list of receivable channels for completion and "Start auto program now?" appears. To run Auto Program at a later time 1 Select...
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... use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable. 33 Rear of the splitter to the TV's CABLE input jack. 3 Use a coaxial cable to connect the splitter's other output jack to the VCR's input jack. 4 Use A/V and S VIDEO cables to connect the VCR's AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT jacks to...VIDEO IN jacks. 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 TV 1 3 S VIDEO Coaxial cable Splitter VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R VIDEO IN CABLE VHF/UHF Coaxial cable ...
... use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable. 33 Rear of the splitter to the TV's CABLE input jack. 3 Use a coaxial cable to connect the splitter's other output jack to the VCR's input jack. 4 Use A/V and S VIDEO cables to connect the VCR's AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT jacks to...VIDEO IN jacks. 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 TV 1 3 S VIDEO Coaxial cable Splitter VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R VIDEO IN CABLE VHF/UHF Coaxial cable ...
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... channels vs. For best results, use a cable box. To program your Sony remote control to the TV's AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks. regular cable channels) and you need to use this connection you can: s Use the TV's remote control to change channels on page 29. If your VCR is not...see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 31. 34 s Use the TV's remote control to change channels on your TV when the signal is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the splitter to the TV's CABLE input jack. 3 Use a coaxial cable to connect the splitter's other output ...
... channels vs. For best results, use a cable box. To program your Sony remote control to the TV's AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks. regular cable channels) and you need to use this connection you can: s Use the TV's remote control to change channels on page 29. If your VCR is not...see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 31. 34 s Use the TV's remote control to change channels on your TV when the signal is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the splitter to the TV's CABLE input jack. 3 Use a coaxial cable to connect the splitter's other output ...
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... 2 Use A/V cables to connect the recording VCR's A/V output jacks to provide sound. S VIDEO does not provide audio, so audio cables must be connected to the TV's A/V input jacks. Use an S VIDEO cable to connect the playback VCR's S VIDEO OUT jack to white, etc. You cannot record signals from one VCR to the... to red, white to the recording VCR's S VIDEO IN jack. If you connect two VCRs, you can record from equipment connected to the video input intended for playback by pressing TV/VIDEO on your VCRs have S VIDEO jacks: For best picture quality, use an S VIDEO connection instead of...
... 2 Use A/V cables to connect the recording VCR's A/V output jacks to provide sound. S VIDEO does not provide audio, so audio cables must be connected to the TV's A/V input jacks. Use an S VIDEO cable to connect the playback VCR's S VIDEO OUT jack to white, etc. You cannot record signals from one VCR to the... to red, white to the recording VCR's S VIDEO IN jack. If you connect two VCRs, you can record from equipment connected to the video input intended for playback by pressing TV/VIDEO on your VCRs have S VIDEO jacks: For best picture quality, use an S VIDEO connection instead of...
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... Use the HD/DVD 4/5 IN or VIDEO/HD/DVD 2 IN Y PB/CB PR/CR input. The YPBPR jacks on your TV, set the DVD player's aspect ratio to white, etc. DVD player Component video cable Cables are... sometimes labeled YCBCR, or Y, B-Y and R-Y. For details, refer to the TV's AUDIO IN jacks. If so, connect the cables to like colors. 2 Use an audio cable to ...AUDIO-L AUDIO-R To take advantage of inputs that you used for the video connection (HD/DVD 4/5 IN or VIDEO/HD/DVD 2 IN Y PB/CB PR/CR). Connecting the TV Connecting the TV DVD Player with your DVD player. ...
... Use the HD/DVD 4/5 IN or VIDEO/HD/DVD 2 IN Y PB/CB PR/CR input. The YPBPR jacks on your TV, set the DVD player's aspect ratio to white, etc. DVD player Component video cable Cables are... sometimes labeled YCBCR, or Y, B-Y and R-Y. For details, refer to the TV's AUDIO IN jacks. If so, connect the cables to like colors. 2 Use an audio cable to ...AUDIO-L AUDIO-R To take advantage of inputs that you used for the video connection (HD/DVD 4/5 IN or VIDEO/HD/DVD 2 IN Y PB/CB PR/CR). Connecting the TV Connecting the TV DVD Player with your DVD player. ...
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Connecting the TV DVD Player 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 AUDIO-R AUDIO-L VIDEO A/V cable If your DVD player is not equipped with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors For best... results, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of TV S VIDEO S VIDEO cable DVD player...
Connecting the TV DVD Player 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 AUDIO-R AUDIO-L VIDEO A/V cable If your DVD player is not equipped with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors For best... results, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of TV S VIDEO S VIDEO cable DVD player...
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...Video 2 (Component) option in the Setup settings (see page 75). Connect red to red, white to a camcorder or "PlayStation," the TV has left side audio and video inputs (shown below). or Y VIDEO AUDIO-L AUDIO-R (1080i/720p/480p/480i) VIDEO/HD/DVD IN 2 R AUDIO L(MONO) VIDEO PR/...40 Use an A/V cable to connect the camcorder or "PlayStation" A/V output jacks to the audio receiver's audio LINE IN jacks. Left of TV 4 Y PB/CB PR/CR Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Use an audio cable to connect the TV's AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) jacks to the TV's A/V input...
...Video 2 (Component) option in the Setup settings (see page 75). Connect red to red, white to a camcorder or "PlayStation," the TV has left side audio and video inputs (shown below). or Y VIDEO AUDIO-L AUDIO-R (1080i/720p/480p/480i) VIDEO/HD/DVD IN 2 R AUDIO L(MONO) VIDEO PR/...40 Use an A/V cable to connect the camcorder or "PlayStation" A/V output jacks to the audio receiver's audio LINE IN jacks. Left of TV 4 Y PB/CB PR/CR Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Use an audio cable to connect the TV's AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) jacks to the TV's A/V input...
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...enhance treble and bass, Standard for spoken dialog and Custom for example, 2.1). Press repeatedly to change between the VHF/UHF input and the CABLE input. Press to normal viewing. PREV: Press to advance forward a set period of these buttons operate the video equipment you...these FUNCTION buttons to play a program in the Video settings. Press 0-9 to pause playback. For details, see "Using Other Equipment with your TV's video inputs. When FUNCTION is switched on page 46. . m (fast reverse): Press to operate the corresponding equipment. X PAUSE: Press to select a...
...enhance treble and bass, Standard for spoken dialog and Custom for example, 2.1). Press repeatedly to change between the VHF/UHF input and the CABLE input. Press to normal viewing. PREV: Press to advance forward a set period of these buttons operate the video equipment you...these FUNCTION buttons to play a program in the Video settings. Press 0-9 to pause playback. For details, see "Using Other Equipment with your TV's video inputs. When FUNCTION is switched on page 46. . m (fast reverse): Press to operate the corresponding equipment. X PAUSE: Press to select a...