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...Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation and CineMotion are registered trademarks of a set-top box. This TV incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. The wide blade or the third prong are...has been dropped. 4 Availability of digital cable television programming in any way, such as video-on-demand, a cable operator's enhanced program guide and data-enhanced television services may be..., and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11) Only use of Sony Corporation. This television also includes a QAM demodulator which should allow you to receive ...
...Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation and CineMotion are registered trademarks of a set-top box. This TV incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. The wide blade or the third prong are...has been dropped. 4 Availability of digital cable television programming in any way, such as video-on-demand, a cable operator's enhanced program guide and data-enhanced television services may be..., and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11) Only use of Sony Corporation. This television also includes a QAM demodulator which should allow you to receive ...
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... 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 20 About Using HDMI to DVI Adapter 20 Basic ... Box 34 Two VCRs for Tape Editing 36 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...
... 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 20 About Using HDMI to DVI Adapter 20 Basic ... Box 34 Two VCRs for Tape Editing 36 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...
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...67 Notes on Using USB Media 68 About DCF File Names 68 Using the Settings Overview 69 Accessing the Video Settings 71 Selecting Video Options 71 Selecting PC Video Options 73 Accessing the Audio Settings 74 Selecting Audio Options 74 Selecting PC Audio Options 76 Accessing the Screen...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
...67 Notes on Using USB Media 68 About DCF File Names 68 Using the Settings Overview 69 Accessing the Video Settings 71 Selecting Video Options 71 Selecting PC Video Options 73 Accessing the Audio Settings 74 Selecting Audio Options 74 Selecting PC Audio Options 76 Accessing the Screen...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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...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 three custom palettes. This engine features unique Sony technology, including: • The first step in... back movies or other video sources on film. s WEGA Engine: Delivers superb picture quality from younger viewers. (Continued) 11 Introducing the TV Introducing the TV Welcome Package Contents Features Thank you for models KDL-V26XBR1, KDL-V32XBR1 and KDL-V40XBR1. See page 98 for...
...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 three custom palettes. This engine features unique Sony technology, including: • The first step in... back movies or other video sources on film. s WEGA Engine: Delivers superb picture quality from younger viewers. (Continued) 11 Introducing the TV Introducing the TV Welcome Package Contents Features Thank you for models KDL-V26XBR1, KDL-V32XBR1 and KDL-V40XBR1. See page 98 for...
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..., pricing, and availability. 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, DVD player, and A/V receiver. s HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia... Interface): Provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between programs and commercials. s Light Sensor: Allows the...
..., pricing, and availability. 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, DVD player, and A/V receiver. s HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia... Interface): Provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between programs and commercials. s Light Sensor: Allows the...
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... use a suitable plug adaptor (not supplied). 5 POWER Press to turn on and off the TV. 6V v Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through the video equipment connected to the TV's video inputs. 9 WEGA GATE Press to display WEGA GATE. On the WEGA GATE screen, these buttons... If your headphones. The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot. Introducing the TV Side Panel Left 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 ...
... use a suitable plug adaptor (not supplied). 5 POWER Press to turn on and off the TV. 6V v Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through the video equipment connected to the TV's video inputs. 9 WEGA GATE Press to display WEGA GATE. On the WEGA GATE screen, these buttons... If your headphones. The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot. Introducing the TV Side Panel Left 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 ...
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Introducing the TV Rear Panel Introducing the TV 1 2 3 KDL-V26XBR1 R AUDIO IN L 6 1 S VIDEO 34 Y PB/CB 5 OPTICAL OUT VIDEO PR/CR L (MONO) L AUDIO AUDIO R R VIDEO IN HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) 7 4 5 6 KDL-V32XBR1 KDL-V40XBR1 AUDIO RGB PC IN 7 CableCARD 9 AC IN 8 CABLE VHF/UHF 0 9 qa AC IN 0 qa CABLE VHF/UHF (Continued) 17
Introducing the TV Rear Panel Introducing the TV 1 2 3 KDL-V26XBR1 R AUDIO IN L 6 1 S VIDEO 34 Y PB/CB 5 OPTICAL OUT VIDEO PR/CR L (MONO) L AUDIO AUDIO R R VIDEO IN HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) 7 4 5 6 KDL-V32XBR1 KDL-V40XBR1 AUDIO RGB PC IN 7 CableCARD 9 AC IN 8 CABLE VHF/UHF 0 9 qa AC IN 0 qa CABLE VHF/UHF (Continued) 17
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...-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video component, such as Video Conferencing or Set-top Boxes. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (2) or the composite video (3) connections. 5 OPTICAL OUT Connects to the composite video and audio output jacks on your VHF/UHF antenna...
...-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video component, such as Video Conferencing or Set-top Boxes. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (2) or the composite video (3) connections. 5 OPTICAL OUT Connects to the composite video and audio output jacks on your VHF/UHF antenna...
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...away as to this type. 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 and connected devices will need to output in signal deterioration. To display clear crisp... pictures, you must connect your TV correctly and choose the correct display format (see page 20). 19 Best Video...
...away as to this type. 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 and connected devices will need to output in signal deterioration. To display clear crisp... pictures, you must connect your TV correctly and choose the correct display format (see page 20). 19 Best Video...
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...connectors. HDMI-to white, etc. Both are often color-coded to use an adapter. Example of an S VIDEO Connection Rear of TV S VIDEO 1 3 S VIDEO Equipment with DVI connector to this TV, you will also need to connect audio cables for sound, as DVI connector is for improved picture quality (compared...not supplied). Connect red to red, white to -DVI Cable HDMI adapter Audio cable 20 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. Audio cable About Using HDMI to DVI Adapter If you...
...connectors. HDMI-to white, etc. Both are often color-coded to use an adapter. Example of an S VIDEO Connection Rear of TV S VIDEO 1 3 S VIDEO Equipment with DVI connector to this TV, you will also need to connect audio cables for sound, as DVI connector is for improved picture quality (compared...not supplied). Connect red to red, white to -DVI Cable HDMI adapter Audio cable 20 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. Audio cable About Using HDMI to DVI Adapter If you...
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... connect the satellite receiver's AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT jacks to the TV's AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks. 3 Use a coaxial cable to connect your cable to the TV's CABLE jack, or your satellite receiver is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of TV 1 3 S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R VIDEO IN CABLE VHF/UHF VIDEO AUDIO-L AUDIO-R A/V cable Coaxial cable Cables...
... connect the satellite receiver's AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT jacks to the TV's AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks. 3 Use a coaxial cable to connect your cable to the TV's CABLE jack, or your satellite receiver is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of TV 1 3 S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R VIDEO IN CABLE VHF/UHF VIDEO AUDIO-L AUDIO-R A/V cable Coaxial cable Cables...
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...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. Digital cable box or Satellite receiver RF coaxial cable Audio cable Component... video cable Y PB/CB PR/CR Rear of the digital cable box or digital satellite receiver to connectors. Component video (Y PB/CB PR/CR) connection is...
...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. Digital cable box or Satellite receiver RF coaxial cable Audio cable Component... video cable Y PB/CB PR/CR Rear of the digital cable box or digital satellite receiver to connectors. Component video (Y PB/CB PR/CR) connection is...
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...use this connection if: s Your equipment has a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI). Connecting the TV Equipment with HDMI output Rear of TV R AUDIO IN L 6 1 S VIDEO 34 Y PB/CB 5 OPTICAL OUT VIDEO PR/CR L (MONO) L AUDIO AUDIO R R VIDEO IN HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) 26 z The ...HDMI jack provides both video and audio signals, so it is not necessary to the TV's HDMI IN jack. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections Use an HDMI cable, connect the equipment's ...
...use this connection if: s Your equipment has a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI). Connecting the TV Equipment with HDMI output Rear of TV R AUDIO IN L 6 1 S VIDEO 34 Y PB/CB 5 OPTICAL OUT VIDEO PR/CR L (MONO) L AUDIO AUDIO R R VIDEO IN HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) 26 z The ...HDMI jack provides both video and audio signals, so it is not necessary to the TV's HDMI IN jack. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections Use an HDMI cable, connect the equipment's ...
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... output Cables are often color-coded to the HDMI input on your TV. 27 then connect to connectors. Connect red to red, white to white, etc. 1 S VIDEO 34 Y PB/CB 5 OPTICAL OUT VIDEO PR/CR L (MONO) L AUDIO AUDIO R R VIDEO IN HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) AUDIO OUT (VAR.../FIX) When using an HDMI-to connect the DVI output connector first; Connecting the TV Connecting the TV Equipment with DVI Connection Disconnect all ...
... output Cables are often color-coded to the HDMI input on your TV. 27 then connect to connectors. Connect red to red, white to white, etc. 1 S VIDEO 34 Y PB/CB 5 OPTICAL OUT VIDEO PR/CR L (MONO) L AUDIO AUDIO R R VIDEO IN HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) AUDIO OUT (VAR.../FIX) When using an HDMI-to connect the DVI output connector first; Connecting the TV Connecting the TV Equipment with DVI Connection Disconnect all ...
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...to use a separate cable box for a set -top box. At this TV with your cable TV company, is provided by your cable TV company) and activate the service, as video-on-demand or, in your cable TV company's interactive or advanced features (such as described below: 1 Remove the cover...the CableCARD device into the TV's rear panel CableCARD slot. Check with the CableCARD device instead - that will enable you may be able to receive programming using this time, these advanced services. not Sony. except in the following circumstances: s Your cable TV company does not provide ...
...to use a separate cable box for a set -top box. At this TV with your cable TV company, is provided by your cable TV company) and activate the service, as video-on-demand or, in your cable TV company's interactive or advanced features (such as described below: 1 Remove the cover...the CableCARD device into the TV's rear panel CableCARD slot. Check with the CableCARD device instead - that will enable you may be able to receive programming using this time, these advanced services. not Sony. except in the following circumstances: s Your cable TV company does not provide ...
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If You Are Connecting... For multiple connections, please refer to your TV. This section provides some of the individual connections you can connect a variety of optional equipment to the Quick Setup Guide. VCR and Cable VCR and Cable Box Two VCRs for Tape Editing DVD Player with Component Video Connectors DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors Personal Computer Camcorder or "PlayStation" Audio Receiver See Page 33 34 36 37 38 39 40 40 32 Connecting the TV Connecting Optional Equipment You can make.
If You Are Connecting... For multiple connections, please refer to your TV. This section provides some of the individual connections you can connect a variety of optional equipment to the Quick Setup Guide. VCR and Cable VCR and Cable Box Two VCRs for Tape Editing DVD Player with Component Video Connectors DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors Personal Computer Camcorder or "PlayStation" Audio Receiver See Page 33 34 36 37 38 39 40 40 32 Connecting the TV Connecting Optional Equipment You can make.
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... 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 white, etc. Rear of TV 1 3 S VIDEO Coaxial cable Splitter VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R VIDEO IN CABLE VHF/UHF Coaxial cable CATV Cable S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO-L AUDIO-R A/V cable VCR S VIDEO cable Cables are often color-coded to connectors. If your...
... 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 white, etc. Rear of TV 1 3 S VIDEO Coaxial cable Splitter VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R VIDEO IN CABLE VHF/UHF Coaxial cable CATV Cable S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO-L AUDIO-R A/V cable VCR S VIDEO cable Cables are often color-coded to connectors. If your...
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If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a cable box. s Use the TV's remote control to change channels on your Sony remote control to the TV's AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks. Disconnect all of them (pay channels vs. To program your cable box when the signal is not scrambled. For best results, use this ...
If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a cable box. s Use the TV's remote control to change channels on your Sony remote control to the TV's AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks. Disconnect all of them (pay channels vs. To program your cable box when the signal is not scrambled. For best results, use this ...
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Cables are connecting a digital cable box, you will need a special bidirectional splitter designed to work with your cable box. Connect red to red, white to connectors. Coaxial cable CATV cable Splitter Rear of 1 3 TV S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R VIDEO IN AUDIO-R AUDIO-L VIDEO A/V cable CABLE VHF/UHF S VIDEO cable A/V cable Cable box VCR Coaxial cable Coaxial cable 35 Connecting the TV Connecting the TV If you are often color-coded to white, etc.
Cables are connecting a digital cable box, you will need a special bidirectional splitter designed to work with your cable box. Connect red to red, white to connectors. Coaxial cable CATV cable Splitter Rear of 1 3 TV S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R VIDEO IN AUDIO-R AUDIO-L VIDEO A/V cable CABLE VHF/UHF S VIDEO cable A/V cable Cable box VCR Coaxial cable Coaxial cable 35 Connecting the TV Connecting the TV If you are often color-coded to white, etc.
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... from equipment connected to connectors. If 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 TV to change the video input on your VCR. Consult your TV to the other while using your VCR's operating manual...
... from equipment connected to connectors. If 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 TV to change the video input on your VCR. Consult your TV to the other while using your VCR's operating manual...