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... Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation and CineMotion are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. "PlayStation" is a trademark licensed to qualified service personnel. This TV incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all ... type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. Certain advanced and interactive digital cable services such as video-on the type of SONY WALL-MOUNT BRACKET, be regulated if sold with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any heat sources such as...
... Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation and CineMotion are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. "PlayStation" is a trademark licensed to qualified service personnel. This TV incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all ... type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. Certain advanced and interactive digital cable services such as video-on the type of SONY WALL-MOUNT BRACKET, be regulated if sold with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any heat sources such as...
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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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The DRC Palette option lets you for purchasing this Sony LCD digital TV. See page 98 for models KDL-V26XBR1, KDL-V32XBR1 and KDL-V40XBR1. Introducing the TV Introducing the TV Welcome Package Contents Features Thank you customize the level of detail (Reality) and smoothness (Clarity) to...Using the reverse 3-2 pull down technology, the CineMotion feature provides smoother picture movement when playing back movies or other video sources on film. This engine features unique Sony technology, including: • The first step in wide screen (16:9) mode. s Integrated HDTV: You can...
The DRC Palette option lets you for purchasing this Sony LCD digital TV. See page 98 for models KDL-V26XBR1, KDL-V32XBR1 and KDL-V40XBR1. Introducing the TV Introducing the TV Welcome Package Contents Features Thank you customize the level of detail (Reality) and smoothness (Clarity) to...Using the reverse 3-2 pull down technology, the CineMotion feature provides smoother picture movement when playing back movies or other video sources on film. This engine features unique Sony technology, including: • The first step in wide screen (16:9) mode. s Integrated HDTV: You can...
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... is Off. s HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface): Provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between programs and commercials. The factory setting is activated with your cable TV company, the card replaces the need for a separate set -top box - without leaving ...the current channel. Introducing the TV s CableCARD™ slot: Provides cable subscribers with your cable TV company, is consistent output between this manual, see page 29.) s Component Video Input: Offers the best video quality for DVD (480p and 480i), and digital set...
... is Off. s HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface): Provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between programs and commercials. The factory setting is activated with your cable TV company, the card replaces the need for a separate set -top box - without leaving ...the current channel. Introducing the TV s CableCARD™ slot: Provides cable subscribers with your cable TV company, is consistent output between this manual, see page 29.) s Component Video Input: Offers the best video quality for DVD (480p and 480i), and digital set...
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... either + CHANNEL - + or -. buttons. 8 /TV/VIDEO Press to your camcorder or other video 2 IN equipment. L-AUDIO-R 4 Headphones jack Connects to confirm the selection or setting in the Setup VIDEO/(MONO) settings, the component video function will be preferentially activated (see page 86). Use the...connection between your DVD player 2 IN or digital TV receiver. On the WEGA GATE screen, these buttons serve as a reference when operating the TV. 16 Press repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the TV's video inputs. 9 WEGA GATE Press to scan through ...
... either + CHANNEL - + or -. buttons. 8 /TV/VIDEO Press to your camcorder or other video 2 IN equipment. L-AUDIO-R 4 Headphones jack Connects to confirm the selection or setting in the Setup VIDEO/(MONO) settings, the component video function will be preferentially activated (see page 86). Use the...connection between your DVD player 2 IN or digital TV receiver. On the WEGA GATE screen, these buttons serve as a reference when operating the TV. 16 Press repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the TV's video inputs. 9 WEGA GATE Press to scan through ...
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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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... encrypted cable channels - For details, see page 27. 2 VIDEO 1 IN S VIDEO Connects to other video equipment that connects to personal computer's video and audio output connectors. You can use these outputs to listen to your TV's audio through your stereo system. 7 PC 7 IN (AUDIO...set -top box - Introducing the TV Jack Description 1 HDMI 6 IN HDMI/ R-AUDIO IN-L HDMI (High-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. ...
... encrypted cable channels - For details, see page 27. 2 VIDEO 1 IN S VIDEO Connects to other video equipment that connects to personal computer's video and audio output connectors. You can use these outputs to listen to your TV's audio through your stereo system. 7 PC 7 IN (AUDIO...set -top box - Introducing the TV Jack Description 1 HDMI 6 IN HDMI/ R-AUDIO IN-L HDMI (High-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. ...
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...as far away as to output in signal deterioration. When connecting your devices that provide the best video performance, as possible from antenna, satellite and cable TV company. If you are connecting a DVI-equipped device to this type. A 300-ohm twin ...Digital Visual Interface) Component video (480i/480p/720p/1080i) S VIDEO Yes L-AUDIO-R Composite video RF/Coaxial No *An adapter is strongly recommended 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...
...as far away as to output in signal deterioration. When connecting your devices that provide the best video performance, as possible from antenna, satellite and cable TV company. If you are connecting a DVI-equipped device to this type. A 300-ohm twin ...Digital Visual Interface) Component video (480i/480p/720p/1080i) S VIDEO Yes L-AUDIO-R Composite video RF/Coaxial No *An adapter is strongly recommended 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...
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..., you will also need to connect audio cables for sound, as DVI connector is for video signals only. Example of an S VIDEO Connection Rear of TV S VIDEO 1 3 S VIDEO Equipment with DVI connector to this TV, you also need to use separate audio cables for improved picture quality (compared to -DVI ...adapter. Both are available at left), you will need to connectors. HDMI-to white, etc. 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-to an A/V cable). When ...
..., you will also need to connect audio cables for sound, as DVI connector is for video signals only. Example of an S VIDEO Connection Rear of TV S VIDEO 1 3 S VIDEO Equipment with DVI connector to this TV, you also need to use separate audio cables for improved picture quality (compared to -DVI ...adapter. Both are available at left), you will need to connectors. HDMI-to white, etc. 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-to an A/V cable). When ...
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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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... provide audio, so audio cables must be connected to connectors. Digital cable box or Satellite receiver RF coaxial cable Audio cable Component video cable Y PB/CB PR/CR Rear of TV 4 Y PB/CB 5 OPTICAL OUT PR/CR L AUDIO R HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) AUDIO OUT (VAR.../FIX) AUDIO-L AUDIO-R Cables are often color-coded to provide sound. Component video (Y PB/CB PR/CR) connection is necessary to the TV's component jacks. Connecting the TV Connecting the TV Digital Cable Box or Digital Satellite Receiver Disconnect all format types of picture in 1080i, 720p,...
... provide audio, so audio cables must be connected to connectors. Digital cable box or Satellite receiver RF coaxial cable Audio cable Component video cable Y PB/CB PR/CR Rear of TV 4 Y PB/CB 5 OPTICAL OUT PR/CR L AUDIO R HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) AUDIO OUT (VAR.../FIX) AUDIO-L AUDIO-R Cables are often color-coded to provide sound. Component video (Y PB/CB PR/CR) connection is necessary to the TV's component jacks. Connecting the TV Connecting the TV Digital Cable Box or Digital Satellite Receiver Disconnect all format types of picture in 1080i, 720p,...
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... 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. HDMI cable Equipment with HDMI Connection For best results, use this connection if: s Your equipment has a High-Definition Multimedia Interface...
... 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. HDMI cable Equipment with HDMI Connection For best results, use this connection if: s Your equipment has a High-Definition Multimedia Interface...
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... the TV Equipment with DVI Connection Disconnect all power sources before making any connections If you are connecting with DVI output Cables are often color-coded 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 the HDMI input on your TV. 27
... the TV Equipment with DVI Connection Disconnect all power sources before making any connections If you are connecting with DVI output Cables are often color-coded 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 the HDMI input on your TV. 27
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... box - Activating CableCARD Service Before you can use of which is provided by your cable TV company) and activate the service, as video-on-demand or, in your cable TV company, is currently a unidirectional device only, and cannot provide these services require a bidirectional... link, which are determined by your viewing area. AUDIO RGB PC IN 7 CableCARD (Continued) 29 not Sony. Check with your cable TV company...
... box - Activating CableCARD Service Before you can use of which is provided by your cable TV company) and activate the service, as video-on-demand or, in your cable TV company, is currently a unidirectional device only, and cannot provide these services require a bidirectional... link, which are determined by your viewing area. AUDIO RGB PC IN 7 CableCARD (Continued) 29 not Sony. Check with your cable TV company...
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For multiple connections, please refer to your TV. If You Are Connecting... Connecting the TV Connecting Optional Equipment You can make. 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
For multiple connections, please refer to your TV. If You Are Connecting... Connecting the TV Connecting Optional Equipment You can make. 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
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...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 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 VCR is not ...box. Connect red to red, white to the TV's AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks. Connecting the TV Connecting the TV VCR and Cable For best results, 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 ...
...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 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 VCR is not ...box. Connect red to red, white to the TV's AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks. Connecting the TV Connecting the TV VCR and Cable For best results, 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 ...
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... provides a better signal than the cable box. For best results, use this connection you need to operate your Sony remote control to 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 jack to the cable box...5 Use an A/V cable to connect the cable box's A/V output jacks to the TV's A/V input jacks. 6 Use A/V and S VIDEO cables to connect the VCR's AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT jacks to connect one of the output jacks of the S VIDEO cable. 7 Run Initial Setup, as described in "Setting Up the Channel List"...
... provides a better signal than the cable box. For best results, use this connection you need to operate your Sony remote control to 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 jack to the cable box...5 Use an A/V cable to connect the cable box's A/V output jacks to the TV's A/V input jacks. 6 Use A/V and S VIDEO cables to connect the VCR's AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT jacks to connect one of the output jacks of the S VIDEO cable. 7 Run Initial Setup, as described in "Setting Up the Channel List"...
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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 Connect red to red, white to connectors. Cables are connecting a digital cable box, you are often color-coded to white, etc. Connecting the TV Connecting the TV If you will need a special bidirectional splitter designed to work with your cable box.
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 Connect red to red, white to connectors. Cables are connecting a digital cable box, you are often color-coded to white, etc. Connecting the TV Connecting the TV If you will need a special bidirectional splitter designed to work with your cable box.
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...: 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 the video input intended for playback by pressing TV/VIDEO on the remote control. Use an S VIDEO cable to connect the playback VCR's S VIDEO OUT jack to connectors. If you connect two...
...: 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 the video input intended for playback by pressing TV/VIDEO on the remote control. Use an S VIDEO cable to connect the playback VCR's S VIDEO OUT jack to connectors. If you connect two...