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... 13 Bundling the Connecting Cables 14 Adjusting the Viewing Angle of the TV........... 14 TV Controls and Connectors 15 Front Panel 15 Side Panel 16 Rear Panel 17 Connecting the TV Overview 19 Making Video and Audio Connections 19 About Using S VIDEO ... 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 Control 46 Special Buttons on the Remote Control ...........48 Using the GUIDE Button 48...
... 13 Bundling the Connecting Cables 14 Adjusting the Viewing Angle of the TV........... 14 TV Controls and Connectors 15 Front Panel 15 Side Panel 16 Rear Panel 17 Connecting the TV Overview 19 Making Video and Audio Connections 19 About Using S VIDEO ... 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 Control 46 Special Buttons on the Remote Control ...........48 Using the GUIDE Button 48...
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... Viewer Index 59 Using the Photo/Video Viewer Index 60 Viewing Photos 61 Photo Controls 61 Photo Menu Bar Options 62 Using Zoom and Pan 63 Using Rotate 63 Playing Movies 64 Movie Controls 64 Movie Menu Bar Options 65 Photo/Video Viewer Index Menu Bar Options 66 ... 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
... Viewer Index 59 Using the Photo/Video Viewer Index 60 Viewing Photos 61 Photo Controls 61 Photo Menu Bar Options 62 Using Zoom and Pan 63 Using Rotate 63 Playing Movies 64 Movie Controls 64 Movie Menu Bar Options 65 Photo/Video Viewer Index Menu Bar Options 66 ... 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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See page 98 for purchasing this Sony LCD digital TV. The DRC Palette option lets you customize the level of detail (Reality) and smoothness (Clarity) to create up to block unsuitable programming from any sound ... picture movement when playing back movies or other video sources on film. This manual is a new feature that allows you will enjoy with your new TV include: s WEGA GATE™: WEGA GATE is for models KDL-V26XBR1, KDL-V32XBR1 and KDL-V40XBR1. Along with your new TV, the packing box contains a remote control, and two AA (R6) batteries.
See page 98 for purchasing this Sony LCD digital TV. The DRC Palette option lets you customize the level of detail (Reality) and smoothness (Clarity) to create up to block unsuitable programming from any sound ... picture movement when playing back movies or other video sources on film. This manual is a new feature that allows you will enjoy with your new TV include: s WEGA GATE™: WEGA GATE is for models KDL-V26XBR1, KDL-V32XBR1 and KDL-V40XBR1. Along with your new TV, the packing box contains a remote control, and two AA (R6) batteries.
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... anything near the sensor, as its function may indicate the TV needs servicing (see page 86). Receives IR signals from the remote control. For details, see page 86. The standby mode for details, see "Contacting Sony" on . 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...brightness accordingly (for PC input is set by setting Power Management to On in red continuously, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is set . When it is turned off. If the LED blinks in the PC Setup settings.
... anything near the sensor, as its function may indicate the TV needs servicing (see page 86). Receives IR signals from the remote control. For details, see page 86. The standby mode for details, see "Contacting Sony" on . 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...brightness accordingly (for PC input is set by setting Power Management to On in red continuously, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is set . When it is turned off. If the LED blinks in the PC Setup settings.
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... box to use this connection you to switch channels. Activate the remote control to operate the cable Program the remote control. Switch the TV's input between the cable box and Press ANT to change channels coming directly into the TV's VHF/UHF input jack. For best results, use a cable box...34.) With this connection if: s Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as premium channels (which requires you can: s Use the TV's remote control to change channels coming through the cable box to (usually channel 3 or 4). CATV cable Antenna cable IN OUT Cable box Coaxial cable VHF/...
... box to use this connection you to switch channels. Activate the remote control to operate the cable Program the remote control. Switch the TV's input between the cable box and Press ANT to change channels coming directly into the TV's VHF/UHF input jack. For best results, use a cable box...34.) With this connection if: s Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as premium channels (which requires you can: s Use the TV's remote control to change channels coming through the cable box to (usually channel 3 or 4). CATV cable Antenna cable IN OUT Cable box Coaxial cable VHF/...
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...: s 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 CATV cable... cable box's input jack. 2 Use a coaxial cable to connect the cable box's output jack to operate the cable Program the remote control. Set up the TV remote control 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...
...: s 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 CATV cable... cable box's input jack. 2 Use a coaxial cable to connect the cable box's output jack to operate the cable Program the remote control. Set up the TV remote control 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...
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... provides a better signal than the cable box. Connecting the TV VCR and Cable Box Before connecting a cable box, see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 44. To program your Sony remote control to change channels on your TV when the signal is not scrambled. Disconnect all of the S VIDEO ... this connection you can: s Use the TV's remote control to operate your VCR is scrambled. For best results, use a cable box. s Use the TV's remote control to the TV's AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks. With this connection if: s Your cable TV company scrambles some channels, but not all ...
... provides a better signal than the cable box. Connecting the TV VCR and Cable Box Before connecting a cable box, see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 44. To program your Sony remote control to change channels on your TV when the signal is not scrambled. Disconnect all of the S VIDEO ... this connection you can: s Use the TV's remote control to operate your VCR is scrambled. For best results, use a cable box. s Use the TV's remote control to the TV's AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks. With this connection if: s Your cable TV company scrambles some channels, but not all ...
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You may need to monitor what is being recorded. Cables are often color-coded to the video input intended for playback by pressing TV/VIDEO on the remote control. VCR (playback) VCR (recording) Rear of the video cable (yellow) on your combined A/V cable. See page 20. Connect red to red, white to provide sound...
You may need to monitor what is being recorded. Cables are often color-coded to the video input intended for playback by pressing TV/VIDEO on the remote control. VCR (playback) VCR (recording) Rear of the video cable (yellow) on your combined A/V cable. See page 20. Connect red to red, white to provide sound...
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... jacks. If you must program the remote control. See "Programming the Remote Control" on page 85. 38 Connect red to red, white to the TV, see "Operating a DVD Player or DVD Changer" on page 46. Connecting the TV DVD Player with the TV remote control, see the instructions for setting up the TV remote control to select the DVD input (VIDEO 1...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 Label Video Inputs on page 44. Rear of the S VIDEO cable.
... jacks. If you must program the remote control. See "Programming the Remote Control" on page 85. 38 Connect red to red, white to the TV, see "Operating a DVD Player or DVD Changer" on page 46. Connecting the TV DVD Player with the TV remote control, see the instructions for setting up the TV remote control to select the DVD input (VIDEO 1...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 Label Video Inputs on page 44. Rear of the S VIDEO cable.
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...batteries if you anticipate the remote control will not be used for an extended period. Topic Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Button Descriptions Programming the Remote Control Manufacturer's Codes Using Other ...remote control with Your Remote Control Special Buttons on the Remote Control See Page 41 42 44 45 46 48 Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the e and E on the batteries to operate most video equipment. (See "Programming the Remote Control" on the remote control. Watching the TV Watching the TV...
...batteries if you anticipate the remote control will not be used for an extended period. Topic Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Button Descriptions Programming the Remote Control Manufacturer's Codes Using Other ...remote control with Your Remote Control Special Buttons on the Remote Control See Page 41 42 44 45 46 48 Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the e and E on the batteries to operate most video equipment. (See "Programming the Remote Control" on the remote control. Watching the TV Watching the TV...
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...equipment with visual search function. (Non-operable button for flat setting. Use with Your Remote Control" on DVR or DVD/VCR, these buttons operate the video equipment you choose. The TV alternates between the VHF/UHF input and the CABLE input. Press repeatedly to cycle ...a normal speed. The FUNCTION button indicator lights up momentarily when pressed to show which external equipment the remote control is set to operate the external equipment, these FUNCTION buttons to live TV cache. Press 0-9 to jump back and forth between two channels. For details, see "Selecting Video ...
...equipment with visual search function. (Non-operable button for flat setting. Use with Your Remote Control" on DVR or DVD/VCR, these buttons operate the video equipment you choose. The TV alternates between the VHF/UHF input and the CABLE input. Press repeatedly to cycle ...a normal speed. The FUNCTION button indicator lights up momentarily when pressed to show which external equipment the remote control is set to operate the external equipment, these FUNCTION buttons to live TV cache. Press 0-9 to jump back and forth between two channels. For details, see "Selecting Video ...
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...press to step through channels. Press once to access the following through the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) options: Stereo, Auto SAP (Second Audio Program), and Mono. To be used only with Your Remote Control" on /off the external equipment selected from your connected DVD player. To scan ...see page 56). • View still images or movies from your connected external equipment that supports this button alone will start the recording. TV/SAT: While in the Audio setting. Press repeatedly to switch between the satellite receiver and antenna. For details, see "Using the FREEZE...
...press to step through channels. Press once to access the following through the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) options: Stereo, Auto SAP (Second Audio Program), and Mono. To be used only with Your Remote Control" on /off the external equipment selected from your connected DVD player. To scan ...see page 56). • View still images or movies from your connected external equipment that supports this button alone will start the recording. TV/SAT: While in the Audio setting. Press repeatedly to switch between the satellite receiver and antenna. For details, see "Using the FREEZE...
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Watching the TV Programming the Remote Control The remote control is preset to operate the other equipment. 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. DVD...
Watching the TV Programming the Remote Control The remote control is preset to operate the other equipment. 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. DVD...
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...To Do This ... Display SAT Guide Display SAT Menu Move highlight (cursor) Select item Switch between the TV and satellite broadcasts Press ... Press ... Activate the remote control to operate the DVD DVD/VCR (FUNCTION) Turn on /off POWER If you see the video input on...... Press ... Activate the remote control to step forward or . to page 45 and program the necessary code. Watching the TV Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control To operate other connected equipment with the equipment. To Do This ... Activate the remote control to resume normal playback) Operating...
...To Do This ... Display SAT Guide Display SAT Menu Move highlight (cursor) Select item Switch between the TV and satellite broadcasts Press ... Press ... Activate the remote control to operate the DVD DVD/VCR (FUNCTION) Turn on /off POWER If you see the video input on...... Press ... Activate the remote control to step forward or . to page 45 and program the necessary code. Watching the TV Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control To operate other connected equipment with the equipment. To Do This ... Activate the remote control to resume normal playback) Operating...
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... MENU MENU Play H Operating a DVD/VCR Combo Unit To Do This ... Press ... Activate the remote control to operate the HDD/DVD DVR (FUNCTION) Turn on /off POWER Master volume VOL +/-, MUTING Watching the TV To Do This ... V v B b z . > MENU TOP MENU To Do This ... ... (VCR) V v B b z CH +/- Press ... Select other equipment connected to AV receiver Press ... F1 47 Watching the TV Operating a 5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV) To Do This ... Search the picture forward or backward M or m during playback Specify the previous chapter/track Specify the next...
... MENU MENU Play H Operating a DVD/VCR Combo Unit To Do This ... Press ... Activate the remote control to operate the HDD/DVD DVR (FUNCTION) Turn on /off POWER Master volume VOL +/-, MUTING Watching the TV To Do This ... V v B b z . > MENU TOP MENU To Do This ... ... (VCR) V v B b z CH +/- Press ... Select other equipment connected to AV receiver Press ... F1 47 Watching the TV Operating a 5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV) To Do This ... Search the picture forward or backward M or m during playback Specify the previous chapter/track Specify the next...
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... their buttons on a unique mission. Channel number, call letters, etc. Make Way for Ducks! Watching the TV Special Buttons on the Remote Control This TV comes with the currently selected program showing in the guide is provided by the broadcasters. Using the GUIDE Button This... channel list. As a result, it is equipped to a channel by using the 0-9, , and ENT buttons. 2 Press GUIDE on the TV's remote control. The Program Guide lets you review program information, and select both analog and digital channels. Series follows the aquatic misadventures of Henry and Riley...
... their buttons on a unique mission. Channel number, call letters, etc. Make Way for Ducks! Watching the TV Special Buttons on the Remote Control This TV comes with the currently selected program showing in the guide is provided by the broadcasters. Using the GUIDE Button This... channel list. As a result, it is equipped to a channel by using the 0-9, , and ENT buttons. 2 Press GUIDE on the TV's remote control. The Program Guide lets you review program information, and select both analog and digital channels. Series follows the aquatic misadventures of Henry and Riley...
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... to perform a variety of tasks intuitively with a control panel on the remote. When you press WEGA GATE , you to exit. 52 WEGA GATE control panel appears. Introducing WEGA GATE Overview of remote control button presses. It enables you can select from basic TV function: selecting from Favorite Channels, watching TV, viewing external equipment signals, viewing still images...
... to perform a variety of tasks intuitively with a control panel on the remote. When you press WEGA GATE , you to exit. 52 WEGA GATE control panel appears. Introducing WEGA GATE Overview of remote control button presses. It enables you can select from basic TV function: selecting from Favorite Channels, watching TV, viewing external equipment signals, viewing still images...
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...Display Settings Move through WEGA GATE and the settings. Press . Make your remote control to 16 favorite channels that you specify. Press . You can create ...channel from the list or go to normal viewing Select (confirm) changed setting Exit WEGA GATE control panel or Settings Press ... Press RETURN. WEGA GATE Using Favorites in WEGA GATE The Favorites feature ...lets you select programs from the WEGA GATE control panel and press . Press . Press V v B b. To Do This ... Favorite Channels Add to Favorites 15...
...Display Settings Move through WEGA GATE and the settings. Press . Make your remote control to 16 favorite channels that you specify. Press . You can create ...channel from the list or go to normal viewing Select (confirm) changed setting Exit WEGA GATE control panel or Settings Press ... Press RETURN. WEGA GATE Using Favorites in WEGA GATE The Favorites feature ...lets you select programs from the WEGA GATE control panel and press . Press . Press V v B b. To Do This ... Favorite Channels Add to Favorites 15...
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...the files in the Photo/Video Viewer, files must have the following , be sure to the TV's speakers. Using a USB cable, connect the USB port on the right side or the remote control), otherwise USB media may not be displayed or data may not play back correctly. Switching the internal...digital still cameras or video camera recorders File Compatibility 58 The Photo/Video Viewer is compatible with JPEG images taken with Sony digital still cameras and MPEG1* movies taken with Sony digital cameras and camcorders. Inserting and removing the USB memory media - To edit the files, make a copy ...
...the files in the Photo/Video Viewer, files must have the following , be sure to the TV's speakers. Using a USB cable, connect the USB port on the right side or the remote control), otherwise USB media may not be displayed or data may not play back correctly. Switching the internal...digital still cameras or video camera recorders File Compatibility 58 The Photo/Video Viewer is compatible with JPEG images taken with Sony digital still cameras and MPEG1* movies taken with Sony digital cameras and camcorders. Inserting and removing the USB memory media - To edit the files, make a copy ...
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.... 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. Using the Photo/Video Viewer 59 Press WEGA GATE on the remote control or on page 58. Information about the highlighted photo or movie Summer 2005... Slide Show Contents to view. For details, see "Connecting the USB Cable" on the right side panel, select Photo or Video in the WEGA GATE control panel. Indicates that the photo has an associated voice memo.
.... 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. Using the Photo/Video Viewer 59 Press WEGA GATE on the remote control or on page 58. Information about the highlighted photo or movie Summer 2005... Slide Show Contents to view. For details, see "Connecting the USB Cable" on the right side panel, select Photo or Video in the WEGA GATE control panel. Indicates that the photo has an associated voice memo.