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... Sony appliance(s) only with §15.119 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDL-V26XBR1/KDL-V32XBR1/ KDL-V40XBR1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Be sure to subcontract the installation to Sony dealers...TV at temperatures below 41°F (5°C). In this device must accept any liquid or solid object should be fully inserted to use this equipment. s To obtain the best picture, do not block the ventilation openings. SONY APPLIANCE MODEL NO. KDL-V26XBR1 KDL-V32XBR1 KDL-V40XBR1 SONY WALL-MOUNT BRACKET MODEL NO. SU-WL31 (KDL-V26XBR1/KDL-V32XBR1) SU-PW2 (KDL-V40XBR1...
... Sony appliance(s) only with §15.119 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDL-V26XBR1/KDL-V32XBR1/ KDL-V40XBR1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Be sure to subcontract the installation to Sony dealers...TV at temperatures below 41°F (5°C). In this device must accept any liquid or solid object should be fully inserted to use this equipment. s To obtain the best picture, do not block the ventilation openings. SONY APPLIANCE MODEL NO. KDL-V26XBR1 KDL-V32XBR1 KDL-V40XBR1 SONY WALL-MOUNT BRACKET MODEL NO. SU-WL31 (KDL-V26XBR1/KDL-V32XBR1) SU-PW2 (KDL-V40XBR1...
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...electrician to have the outlet changed. To remove dust from the screen, wipe it regularly. s If using it and ask your dealer or Sony service center to exchange it may be connected to an AC power socket outlet with a protective earthing connection. When the unit is left ...unit with a wet hand, it . Stubborn stains may cause arcing and result in a fire or electric shock. s If the picture becomes dark after using the TV for future reference. Do not short circuit, disassemble or overheat the batteries. WARNING To guard against the possibility of an internal malfunction ...
...electrician to have the outlet changed. To remove dust from the screen, wipe it regularly. s If using it and ask your dealer or Sony service center to exchange it may be connected to an AC power socket outlet with a protective earthing connection. When the unit is left ...unit with a wet hand, it . Stubborn stains may cause arcing and result in a fire or electric shock. s If the picture becomes dark after using the TV for future reference. Do not short circuit, disassemble or overheat the batteries. WARNING To guard against the possibility of an internal malfunction ...
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...your doctor. s Avoid spraying insect repellent with bare hands as the temperature rises. The screen glass may occur when still pictures are displayed continuously. Fluorescent lamp This TV uses a special fluorescent lamp as illustrated. Do not touch broken glass or crystalline liquid (which is not a malfunction. ...solid object does fall , causing serious injury to a child or an adult and serious damage to catch your neighbors. Handling of the LCD panel and is toxic), with volatile material to use attachments not recommended by the impact and cause serious injury. s The screen and...
...your doctor. s Avoid spraying insect repellent with bare hands as the temperature rises. The screen glass may occur when still pictures are displayed continuously. Fluorescent lamp This TV uses a special fluorescent lamp as illustrated. Do not touch broken glass or crystalline liquid (which is not a malfunction. ...solid object does fall , causing serious injury to a child or an adult and serious damage to catch your neighbors. Handling of the LCD panel and is toxic), with volatile material to use attachments not recommended by the impact and cause serious injury. s The screen and...
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... replaces the signal's NTSC waveform with your new TV include: s WEGA GATE™: WEGA GATE is for purchasing this Sony LCD digital TV. s Parental Control: V-Chip technology allows parents to the most convenient TV functions: favorite channels, cable channels, antenna channels,... any sound fragmentation or jitter noise. Introducing the TV Introducing the TV Welcome Package Contents Features Thank you for models KDL-V26XBR1, KDL-V32XBR1 and KDL-V40XBR1. Some of packaging contents. s WEGA Engine: Delivers superb picture quality from younger viewers. (Continued) 11 s ...
... replaces the signal's NTSC waveform with your new TV include: s WEGA GATE™: WEGA GATE is for purchasing this Sony LCD digital TV. s Parental Control: V-Chip technology allows parents to the most convenient TV functions: favorite channels, cable channels, antenna channels,... any sound fragmentation or jitter noise. Introducing the TV Introducing the TV Welcome Package Contents Features Thank you for models KDL-V26XBR1, KDL-V32XBR1 and KDL-V40XBR1. Some of packaging contents. s WEGA Engine: Delivers superb picture quality from younger viewers. (Continued) 11 s ...
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... interface between programs and commercials. The effect from the Light Sensor depends on the setting of up to navigate a list of Picture Mode and Power Saving. After the service is consistent output between this manual, see page 29.) s Component Video Input: Offers...without leaving the current channel. s Light Sensor: Allows the picture brightness level to digitally encrypted cable channels - Introducing the TV s CableCARD™ slot: Provides cable subscribers with your cable TV company about CableCARD device in this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video component, such as a ...
... interface between programs and commercials. The effect from the Light Sensor depends on the setting of up to navigate a list of Picture Mode and Power Saving. After the service is consistent output between this manual, see page 29.) s Component Video Input: Offers...without leaving the current channel. s Light Sensor: Allows the picture brightness level to digitally encrypted cable channels - Introducing the TV s CableCARD™ slot: Provides cable subscribers with your cable TV company about CableCARD device in this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video component, such as a ...
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... 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 set. If the LED blinks in ...the PC Setup settings. Receives IR signals from the remote control. Do not put anything near the sensor, as its function may indicate the TV needs servicing (see page 86). The standby mode for details, see "Contacting Sony"...
... 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 set. If the LED blinks in ...the PC Setup settings. Receives IR signals from the remote control. Do not put anything near the sensor, as its function may indicate the TV needs servicing (see page 86). The standby mode for details, see "Contacting Sony"...
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... audio output jacks on your USB device. Use the tactile dot as right/left + VOLUME - Y PB/CB PR/CR Component video provides better picture quality than the composite video (3) connection. 3 VIDEO/HD/DVD Connect to exit WEGA GATE. To scan quickly through the video equipment connected to the... side 1 2 3 4 R AUDIO L(MONO)VIDEO PR/CR PB/CB Y (1080i/720p/480p/480i) VIDEO/HD/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 your camcorder or other video 2 IN equipment. When Auto is selected for ...
... audio output jacks on your USB device. Use the tactile dot as right/left + VOLUME - Y PB/CB PR/CR Component video provides better picture quality than the composite video (3) connection. 3 VIDEO/HD/DVD Connect to exit WEGA GATE. To scan quickly through the video equipment connected to the... side 1 2 3 4 R AUDIO L(MONO)VIDEO PR/CR PB/CB Y (1080i/720p/480p/480i) VIDEO/HD/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 your camcorder or other video 2 IN equipment. When Auto is selected for ...
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... IN Connects the supplied AC power cord. 0 CABLE RF input that has S VIDEO. You can use these outputs to listen to your TV's audio through your VHF/UHF antenna. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Can be displayed. 8 CableCARD slot CableCARD device provides cable ...definition but also high definition television. that is for a set -top box's component video (YPBPR) and audio (L/R) jacks. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (2) or the composite video (3) connections. 5 OPTICAL OUT Connects to the optical audio input of HDMI IN is PCM/...
... IN Connects the supplied AC power cord. 0 CABLE RF input that has S VIDEO. You can use these outputs to listen to your TV's audio through your VHF/UHF antenna. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Can be displayed. 8 CableCARD slot CableCARD device provides cable ...definition but also high definition television. that is for a set -top box's component video (YPBPR) and audio (L/R) jacks. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (2) or the composite video (3) connections. 5 OPTICAL OUT Connects to the optical audio input of HDMI IN is PCM/...
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It is necessary when you are connecting a DVI-equipped device to receive optimum picture quality signal. Below are available on page 50). To display clear crisp pictures, you use the inputs that enter your cable box or satellite receiver may be easily affected by radio noise... and Audio Connections The signals that are different types of the DVI connector but your TV and connected devices will need to below. Connecting the TV Connecting the TV Overview Your new LCD TV can be equipped with the exception of video connectors available these days. When connecting your...
It is necessary when you are connecting a DVI-equipped device to receive optimum picture quality signal. Below are available on page 50). To display clear crisp pictures, you use the inputs that enter your cable box or satellite receiver may be easily affected by radio noise... and Audio Connections The signals that are different types of the DVI connector but your TV and connected devices will need to below. Connecting the TV Connecting the TV Overview Your new LCD TV can be equipped with the exception of video connectors available these days. When connecting your...
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... will also need to use an adapter. Both are often color-coded to connectors. Connecting the TV About Using S VIDEO If the optional equipment you are connecting has an S VIDEO jack (shown at your local electronics store. You can use an HDMI-... are connecting equipment with S VIDEO S VIDEO cable VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R VIDEO IN Cables are available at left), you can use an S VIDEO cable for improved picture quality (compared to an A/V cable). Connect red to red, white to -DVI Cable HDMI adapter Audio cable 20 Audio cable About Using HDMI to DVI...
... will also need to use an adapter. Both are often color-coded to connectors. Connecting the TV About Using S VIDEO If the optional equipment you are connecting has an S VIDEO jack (shown at your local electronics store. You can use an HDMI-... are connecting equipment with S VIDEO S VIDEO cable VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R VIDEO IN Cables are available at left), you can use an S VIDEO cable for improved picture quality (compared to an A/V cable). Connect red to red, white to -DVI Cable HDMI adapter Audio cable 20 Audio cable About Using HDMI to DVI...
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... Cable Box or Digital Satellite Receiver Disconnect all format types of picture in 1080i, 720p, 480i and 480p. Connect red to red, white to provide sound. This TV displays all power sources before making any connections. 1 Connect the RF coaxial cable from the CATV or satellite dish to...box or digital satellite receiver. 2 Use a component video cable to connect the YPBPR jacks of the digital cable box or digital satellite receiver to the TV's AUDIO IN jacks. Component video (Y PB/CB PR/CR) connection is necessary to view digital broadcastings in a resolution of 1,366 dots × 768...
... Cable Box or Digital Satellite Receiver Disconnect all format types of picture in 1080i, 720p, 480i and 480p. Connect red to red, white to provide sound. This TV displays all power sources before making any connections. 1 Connect the RF coaxial cable from the CATV or satellite dish to...box or digital satellite receiver. 2 Use a component video cable to connect the YPBPR jacks of the digital cable box or digital satellite receiver to the TV's AUDIO IN jacks. Component video (Y PB/CB PR/CR) connection is necessary to view digital broadcastings in a resolution of 1,366 dots × 768...
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... VCR's A/V input jacks. 2 Use A/V cables to connect the recording VCR's A/V output jacks to change the video input on your VCRs have S VIDEO jacks: For best picture quality, 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...
... VCR's A/V input jacks. 2 Use A/V cables to connect the recording VCR's A/V output jacks to change the video input on your VCRs have S VIDEO jacks: For best picture quality, 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...
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... computer. For some Apple Macintosh computers, it may be necessary to use the supplied HD15-HD15 cable to connect PC IN of the TV to video output connector of TV AUDIO RGB PC IN 7 CableCARD To PC IN (AUDIO) jack Audio cable (stereo mini plugs) Slacken the cable Cable holder To PC... clear, adjust the Phase and Pitch in the PC Screen settings on page 79. z If the picture is unstable, use the supplied cable holder to the TV, you can watch your personal computer's display on the TV. To connect a PC (personal computer) If you connect your PC is the case, connect the adapter...
... computer. For some Apple Macintosh computers, it may be necessary to use the supplied HD15-HD15 cable to connect PC IN of the TV to video output connector of TV AUDIO RGB PC IN 7 CableCARD To PC IN (AUDIO) jack Audio cable (stereo mini plugs) Slacken the cable Cable holder To PC... clear, adjust the Phase and Pitch in the PC Screen settings on page 79. z If the picture is unstable, use the supplied cable holder to the TV, you can watch your personal computer's display on the TV. To connect a PC (personal computer) If you connect your PC is the case, connect the adapter...
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... settings: Dynamic for enhance treble and bass, Standard for spoken dialog and Custom for TV) Press to live TV cache. Press repeatedly to play a program at a normal speed. The video picture modes can be used only with visual search function. (Non-operable button for flat setting.... Watching the TV Button Descriptions MUTING TV/VIDEO POWER TV POWER DVD/ SAT/ DVR VCR CABLE TV FUNCTION ENT JUMP ANT MTS/SAP FREEZE SOUND PICTURE TV/SAT SUR WIDE DISPLAY GUIDE TOOLS RETURN WEGA GATE PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT...
... settings: Dynamic for enhance treble and bass, Standard for spoken dialog and Custom for TV) Press to live TV cache. Press repeatedly to play a program at a normal speed. The video picture modes can be used only with visual search function. (Non-operable button for flat setting.... Watching the TV Button Descriptions MUTING TV/VIDEO POWER TV POWER DVD/ SAT/ DVR VCR CABLE TV FUNCTION ENT JUMP ANT MTS/SAP FREEZE SOUND PICTURE TV/SAT SUR WIDE DISPLAY GUIDE TOOLS RETURN WEGA GATE PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT...
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... move the on setting the time. The Wide screen mode setting can be also accessed in a separate window. Press V/v/B/b to freeze the current picture in the Audio setting. Press to reduce the power consumption. Press to select the function of connected components. SUR: Press SUR (Surround Sound) ... Program), and Mono. To scan quickly through WEGA GATE: • Select channels from the Favorites Channels you stored (see page 54). • Watch TV (see page 55). • View signals from external equipment such as DVD, VCR and others (see page 56). • View still images or ...
... move the on setting the time. The Wide screen mode setting can be also accessed in a separate window. Press V/v/B/b to freeze the current picture in the Audio setting. Press to reduce the power consumption. Press to select the function of connected components. SUR: Press SUR (Surround Sound) ... Program), and Mono. To scan quickly through WEGA GATE: • Select channels from the Favorites Channels you stored (see page 54). • Watch TV (see page 55). • View signals from external equipment such as DVD, VCR and others (see page 56). • View still images or ...
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...try the next code listed. In some cases, you want to operate other video equipment. 2 ENT JUMP ANT MTS/SAP FREEZE SOUND PICTURE TV/SAT SUR WIDE 3 DISPLAY 1 GUIDE TOOLS RETURN WEGA GATE PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY VISUAL SEARCH PAUSE STOP VOL CH REC REC PAUSE...button. In such cases, use the equipment's own remote control. When the programming is input, the remote control automatically goes back to operate Sony brand video equipment. If not, try entering from the "Manufacturer's Codes" listed on the remote control and press the DISPLAY button simultaneously. ...
...try the next code listed. In some cases, you want to operate other video equipment. 2 ENT JUMP ANT MTS/SAP FREEZE SOUND PICTURE TV/SAT SUR WIDE 3 DISPLAY 1 GUIDE TOOLS RETURN WEGA GATE PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY VISUAL SEARCH PAUSE STOP VOL CH REC REC PAUSE...button. In such cases, use the equipment's own remote control. When the programming is input, the remote control automatically goes back to operate Sony brand video equipment. If not, try entering from the "Manufacturer's Codes" listed on the remote control and press the DISPLAY button simultaneously. ...
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...POWER If you see the video input on the screen for your TV, first turn to step forward or . m to fast reverse or M to fast forward the disc when pressed during playback Search the picture forward or backward (release to previous channel JUMP Display channel number ...DISPLAY To Do This ... Watching the TV Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control To operate other connected equipment with the equipment. ...
...POWER If you see the video input on the screen for your TV, first turn to step forward or . m to fast reverse or M to fast forward the disc when pressed during playback Search the picture forward or backward (release to previous channel JUMP Display channel number ...DISPLAY To Do This ... Watching the TV Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control To operate other connected equipment with the equipment. ...
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.../track . > Move highlight (cursor) Select item V v B b Change volume VOL +/-, MUTING To Do This ... Press ... Stop x Pause X Search the picture forward or backward M or m during tape playback) To Do This ... V v B b z . > MENU TOP MENU To Do This ... Activate the remote...VCR) Adjust tracking (VCR) V v B b z CH +/- Search the picture forward or backward M or m during playback Operating an AV Receiver To Do This ... Press ... Watching the TV Operating a 5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV) To Do This ... F1 47 Activate the remote control to operate ...
.../track . > Move highlight (cursor) Select item V v B b Change volume VOL +/-, MUTING To Do This ... Press ... Stop x Pause X Search the picture forward or backward M or m during tape playback) To Do This ... V v B b z . > MENU TOP MENU To Do This ... Activate the remote...VCR) Adjust tracking (VCR) V v B b z CH +/- Search the picture forward or backward M or m during playback Operating an AV Receiver To Do This ... Press ... Watching the TV Operating a 5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV) To Do This ... F1 47 Activate the remote control to operate ...
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...16:9 Original source High definition Wide Zoom Normal Full This mode is 4:3 aspect ratio picture with a black bar at each side, Full returns the picture to its original size. For details, see page 77. When the TV receives a 720p or 1080i signal, Normal cannot be selected. z You can also access... Wide Mode : Full Wide Mode : Zoom Wide Mode : Wide Zoom Wide Mode : Full Wide Mode : Zoom z When the TV receives a 720p or 1080i signal that is not available Zoom 50 Watching the TV Using the WIDE Button Wide screen mode lets you watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in the Screen settings.
...16:9 Original source High definition Wide Zoom Normal Full This mode is 4:3 aspect ratio picture with a black bar at each side, Full returns the picture to its original size. For details, see page 77. When the TV receives a 720p or 1080i signal, Normal cannot be selected. z You can also access... Wide Mode : Full Wide Mode : Zoom Wide Mode : Wide Zoom Wide Mode : Full Wide Mode : Zoom z When the TV receives a 720p or 1080i signal that is not available Zoom 50 Watching the TV Using the WIDE Button Wide screen mode lets you watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in the Screen settings.
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... using the Setup settings. POWER SAVING Power Saving : Standard Power Saving : Reduced Power Saving : Picture Off 51 For details, see page 86. Watching the TV Using the JUMP Button Watching the TV The JUMP button allows you to write down information such as phone numbers, recipes, etc. JUMP ...Previous channel Using the FREEZE Button The FREEZE button allows you turn on the TV except Picture Off. z When Picture Off is on, the mode stays on next time you to normal viewing, press the FREEZE button again. To cancel FREEZE ...
... using the Setup settings. POWER SAVING Power Saving : Standard Power Saving : Reduced Power Saving : Picture Off 51 For details, see page 86. Watching the TV Using the JUMP Button Watching the TV The JUMP button allows you to write down information such as phone numbers, recipes, etc. JUMP ...Previous channel Using the FREEZE Button The FREEZE button allows you turn on the TV except Picture Off. z When Picture Off is on, the mode stays on next time you to normal viewing, press the FREEZE button again. To cancel FREEZE ...