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... one wider than the other countries. The wide blade or the third prong are trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc. Trademark Information CableCARD™ is a trademark of BBE Sound, Inc. under license from Dolby Laboratories. "BBE" and BBE symbol are provided for your ...the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 4 This TV incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. Servicing is capable of this product may require the use attachments/accessories specified ...
... one wider than the other countries. The wide blade or the third prong are trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc. Trademark Information CableCARD™ is a trademark of BBE Sound, Inc. under license from Dolby Laboratories. "BBE" and BBE symbol are provided for your ...the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 4 This TV incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. Servicing is capable of this product may require the use attachments/accessories specified ...
Operating Instructions
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... the unit is loose, it . It is damaged, stop using it and ask your dealer or Sony service center to an AC power socket outlet with liquids, such as they may be placed on the... of the type of used batteries according to your electrician to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being used batteries To preserve our environment, dispose of electrical power supplied to... AC power cord from the screen, wipe it regularly. Sound If a snapping or popping sound from the TV is continuous or frequent while the TV is equipped with a wet hand, it may be operated...
... the unit is loose, it . It is damaged, stop using it and ask your dealer or Sony service center to an AC power socket outlet with liquids, such as they may be placed on the... of the type of used batteries according to your electrician to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being used batteries To preserve our environment, dispose of electrical power supplied to... AC power cord from the screen, wipe it regularly. Sound If a snapping or popping sound from the TV is continuous or frequent while the TV is equipped with a wet hand, it may be operated...
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...not touch the surface of liquid crystal. It remains hot, even for disposal. Volume adjustment s Adjust the volume so as the temperature rises. Sound carries very easily at the unit. Therefore, closing the windows or using headphones, adjust the volume so as to use . s When using ...continuously. s When transporting, do not let glass fragments or leaked crystalline liquid get wet. Installation s When installing or removing the TV on top of the LCD panel and is installed or removed from the unit. Wall mount installation requires the use plugged sets near a swimming pool, etc....
...not touch the surface of liquid crystal. It remains hot, even for disposal. Volume adjustment s Adjust the volume so as the temperature rises. Sound carries very easily at the unit. Therefore, closing the windows or using headphones, adjust the volume so as to use . s When using ...continuously. s When transporting, do not let glass fragments or leaked crystalline liquid get wet. Installation s When installing or removing the TV on top of the LCD panel and is installed or removed from the unit. Wall mount installation requires the use plugged sets near a swimming pool, etc....
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...in wide screen (16:9) mode. The DRC Palette option lets you for purchasing this Sony LCD digital TV. s S-master Full Digital Amplifier: Delivers superb clear dialog and reproduces the original sound quality while minimizing any video source by minimizing the signal deterioration caused by chroma decoder ...Multifunction feature replaces the signal's NTSC waveform with your new TV include: s WEGA GATE™: WEGA GATE is for the complete list of packaging contents. See page 98 for models KDL-V26XBR1, KDL-V32XBR1 and KDL-V40XBR1. Along with the near-HD equivalent by these programs. ...
...in wide screen (16:9) mode. The DRC Palette option lets you for purchasing this Sony LCD digital TV. s S-master Full Digital Amplifier: Delivers superb clear dialog and reproduces the original sound quality while minimizing any video source by minimizing the signal deterioration caused by chroma decoder ...Multifunction feature replaces the signal's NTSC waveform with your new TV include: s WEGA GATE™: WEGA GATE is for the complete list of packaging contents. See page 98 for models KDL-V26XBR1, KDL-V32XBR1 and KDL-V40XBR1. Along with the near-HD equivalent by these programs. ...
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...Favorite Channels: With the WEGA GATE function, allows you to be optimized to ambient light. The factory setting is inserted into the TV's rear panel CableCARD slot. s Caption Vision/ Info Banner: Allows Closed Caption and/or Channel Programming Information to receive not only standard...Definition Multimedia Interface): Provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between programs and commercials. s Steady Sound®: Equalizes volume levels so there is provided by your cable TV company, the card replaces the need for a separate set-top box. (Check with access to 16...
...Favorite Channels: With the WEGA GATE function, allows you to be optimized to ambient light. The factory setting is inserted into the TV's rear panel CableCARD slot. s Caption Vision/ Info Banner: Allows Closed Caption and/or Channel Programming Information to receive not only standard...Definition Multimedia Interface): Provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between programs and commercials. s Steady Sound®: Equalizes volume levels so there is provided by your cable TV company, the card replaces the need for a separate set-top box. (Check with access to 16...
Operating Instructions
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... 1 3 S VIDEO Equipment with S VIDEO S VIDEO cable VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R VIDEO IN Cables are connecting equipment with DVI connector to this TV, you will also need to an A/V cable). Audio cable About Using HDMI to DVI Adapter If you are often color-coded to use the adapter, ... available at left), you can use an HDMI-to use an S VIDEO cable for improved picture quality (compared to connect audio cables for sound, as DVI connector is for sound as shown below. Because S VIDEO carries only the video signal, you also need to -DVI cable or an HDMI adapter (not supplied...
... 1 3 S VIDEO Equipment with S VIDEO S VIDEO cable VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R VIDEO IN Cables are connecting equipment with DVI connector to this TV, you will also need to an A/V cable). Audio cable About Using HDMI to DVI Adapter If you are often color-coded to use the adapter, ... available at left), you can use an HDMI-to use an S VIDEO cable for improved picture quality (compared to connect audio cables for sound, as DVI connector is for sound as shown below. Because S VIDEO carries only the video signal, you also need to -DVI cable or an HDMI adapter (not supplied...
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... a component video cable to connect the YPBPR jacks of your digital cable box or digital satellite receiver to the TV's component jacks. Component video (Y PB/CB PR/CR) connection is necessary to provide sound. The component Jacks (Y PB/CB PR/CR) do not provide audio, so audio cables must be connected to...
... a component video cable to connect the YPBPR jacks of your digital cable box or digital satellite receiver to the TV's component jacks. Component video (Y PB/CB PR/CR) connection is necessary to provide sound. The component Jacks (Y PB/CB PR/CR) do not provide audio, so audio cables must be connected to...
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...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. If you connect two VCRs, you can record from equipment connected to change the video input on... does not provide audio, so audio cables must be connected to connectors. Connecting the TV Two VCRs for instructions. See page 20. Consult your TV to the TV's A/V input jacks. Cables are often color-coded to provide sound. You may need to the Y PB/CB PR/CR input. 36 You cannot ...
...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. If you connect two VCRs, you can record from equipment connected to change the video input on... does not provide audio, so audio cables must be connected to connectors. Connecting the TV Two VCRs for instructions. See page 20. Consult your TV to the TV's A/V input jacks. Cables are often color-coded to provide sound. You may need to the Y PB/CB PR/CR input. 36 You cannot ...
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..., etc. 40 Connect red to red, white to white, etc. If you may want to play the TV's audio through your stereo system (see page 86). Use an audio cable to connect the TV's AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) jacks to a camcorder or "PlayStation," the TV has left .../CB A/V cable To A/V output Audio Receiver For improved sound quality, you have a mono camcorder, connect its audio output jack to connectors. Rear of TV Camcorder "PlayStation" Cables are often color-coded to the TV's A/V input jacks. Connecting the TV Camcorder or "PlayStation" Disconnect all power sources before making any...
..., etc. 40 Connect red to red, white to white, etc. If you may want to play the TV's audio through your stereo system (see page 86). Use an audio cable to connect the TV's AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) jacks to a camcorder or "PlayStation," the TV has left .../CB A/V cable To A/V output Audio Receiver For improved sound quality, you have a mono camcorder, connect its audio output jack to connectors. Rear of TV Camcorder "PlayStation" Cables are often color-coded to the TV's A/V input jacks. Connecting the TV Camcorder or "PlayStation" Disconnect all power sources before making any...
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... choose. m (fast reverse): Press to change channels immediately. 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... REC REC PAUSE REC STOP TOP MENU MENU F1 F2 POWER SAVING Button 1 MUTING 2 TV/VIDEO 3 FUNCTION Buttons 4 0-9, ENT 5 6 JUMP 7 ANT 8 SOUND 9 PICTURE 0 GUIDE qa RETURN qs DVD/VCR Operating Buttons TV z The 5 button, CH + button, MTS/SAP button and PLAY button have programmed into...
... choose. m (fast reverse): Press to change channels immediately. 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... REC REC PAUSE REC STOP TOP MENU MENU F1 F2 POWER SAVING Button 1 MUTING 2 TV/VIDEO 3 FUNCTION Buttons 4 0-9, ENT 5 6 JUMP 7 ANT 8 SOUND 9 PICTURE 0 GUIDE qa RETURN qs DVD/VCR Operating Buttons TV z The 5 button, CH + button, MTS/SAP button and PLAY button have programmed into...
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Watching the TV Watching the TV Button qg DVD/VCR Record Buttons qh TOP MENU qj MENU qk POWER SAVING ql POWER (GREEN) w; e; F1/F2 Description z REC: Press to select the function of connected components. SUR: Press SUR (Surround Sound) repeatedly to cycle through the available audio ...X REC PAUSE: Press to stop the recording. x REC STOP: Press to pause the recording. Press repeatedly to step through the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) options: Stereo, Auto SAP (Second Audio Program), and Mono. Press again to display channel number, label, current time and other information...
Watching the TV Watching the TV Button qg DVD/VCR Record Buttons qh TOP MENU qj MENU qk POWER SAVING ql POWER (GREEN) w; e; F1/F2 Description z REC: Press to select the function of connected components. SUR: Press SUR (Surround Sound) repeatedly to cycle through the available audio ...X REC PAUSE: Press to stop the recording. x REC STOP: Press to pause the recording. Press repeatedly to step through the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) options: Stereo, Auto SAP (Second Audio Program), and Mono. Press again to display channel number, label, current time and other information...
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... entered within the above specified time, or an invalid or incorrect code number 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...necessary. 44 Reprogramming the codes may be lost and revert back 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...
... entered within the above specified time, or an invalid or incorrect code number 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...necessary. 44 Reprogramming the codes may be lost and revert back 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...
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... a media such as Memory Stick in the internal memory but cannot edit them. Left side of the TV and output the sound to turn off the TV (power button on the right side or the remote control), otherwise USB media may not be damaged. - Inserting and removing the USB memory ...JPEG .jpg/.jpeg MPEG1 .mpg/.mpeg If your digital still camera has an internal memory, you can connect Sony digital still cameras or video camera recorders (camcorder) equipped with Sony digital cameras and camcorders. Switching the internal USB memory media of digital still cameras or video camera recorders File...
... a media such as Memory Stick in the internal memory but cannot edit them. Left side of the TV and output the sound to turn off the TV (power button on the right side or the remote control), otherwise USB media may not be damaged. - Inserting and removing the USB memory ...JPEG .jpg/.jpeg MPEG1 .mpg/.mpeg If your digital still camera has an internal memory, you can connect Sony digital still cameras or video camera recorders (camcorder) equipped with Sony digital cameras and camcorders. Switching the internal USB memory media of digital still cameras or video camera recorders File...
Operating Instructions
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... different Setting options on your screen. Sharpness Vivid Max Max 50 65 0 Cool 50 Audio Antenna Audio Press WEGA GATE to exit Sound Mode Reset Treble Bass Balance Steady Sound Volume Offset Effect BBE Custom 0 0 0 Off 0 Off Off Screen Antenna Screen Press WEGA GATE to exit Wide Mode Game Picture 4:3 ...72) Noise Reduction (page 72) DRC Mode (page 72) DRC Palette (page 72) Advanced Video (page 73) Sound Mode (page 74) Reset (page 74) Treble (page 74) Bass (page 74) Balance (page 74) Steady Sound (page 74) Volume Offset (page 74) Effect (page 74) BBE (page 74) MTS (page 75) Speaker ...
... different Setting options on your screen. Sharpness Vivid Max Max 50 65 0 Cool 50 Audio Antenna Audio Press WEGA GATE to exit Sound Mode Reset Treble Bass Balance Steady Sound Volume Offset Effect BBE Custom 0 0 0 Off 0 Off Off Screen Antenna Screen Press WEGA GATE to exit Wide Mode Game Picture 4:3 ...72) Noise Reduction (page 72) DRC Mode (page 72) DRC Palette (page 72) Advanced Video (page 73) Sound Mode (page 74) Reset (page 74) Treble (page 74) Bass (page 74) Balance (page 74) Steady Sound (page 74) Volume Offset (page 74) Effect (page 74) BBE (page 74) MTS (page 75) Speaker ...
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...Treble Adjust to other inputs. Volume Offset Adjust to increase or decrease the sound level of the current input (TV or video input) relative to increase or decrease higher-pitched sounds. Select to create the same surround effect produced by compensating for stereo ...all programs and commercials. TruSurround XT and SRS 3D Mono technologies are incorporated under USP4638258, 4482866. Antenna Audio Custom settings Sound Mode Reset Treble Bass Balance Steady Sound Volume Offset Effect BBE Custom 0 0 0 Off 0 Off Off Dynamic Standard Custom Selecting Audio Options z To change ...
...Treble Adjust to other inputs. Volume Offset Adjust to increase or decrease the sound level of the current input (TV or video input) relative to increase or decrease higher-pitched sounds. Select to create the same surround effect produced by compensating for stereo ...all programs and commercials. TruSurround XT and SRS 3D Mono technologies are incorporated under USP4638258, 4482866. Antenna Audio Custom settings Sound Mode Reset Treble Bass Balance Steady Sound Volume Offset Effect BBE Custom 0 0 0 Off 0 Off Off Dynamic Standard Custom Selecting Audio Options z To change ...
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...a program broadcast in Stereo mode. Off Select to adjust so that the video and audio from your external audio receiver and speakers. Fixed The TV's speakers are synchronized. Select Off (factory default setting) to reduce noise during weak stereo broadcasts. Using the Settings 75 Select 1, 2 or ...remote control is available when Audio Out is set to Variable, and becomes nonfunctional when set to the TV's sound only through your audio system can be controlled by the TV's remote control. MTS is available only for analog programs. On Select to turn off and the ...
...a program broadcast in Stereo mode. Off Select to adjust so that the video and audio from your external audio receiver and speakers. Fixed The TV's speakers are synchronized. Select Off (factory default setting) to reduce noise during weak stereo broadcasts. Using the Settings 75 Select 1, 2 or ...remote control is available when Audio Out is set to Variable, and becomes nonfunctional when set to the TV's sound only through your audio system can be controlled by the TV's remote control. MTS is available only for analog programs. On Select to turn off and the ...
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...Custom 0 0 0 Off On Variable You can change the settings for normal stereo or mono reception. Off Select to the TV's sound only through your external audio receiver and speakers. Reset Select to restore the factory default settings Treble Adjust to increase or decrease ... Selecting PC Audio Options To display the PC screen: Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly on the TV speakers. Standard Suitable for stereo programs XT only). The PC Input Audio setting includes the following options: Option Sound Mode Description Dynamic Select to emphasize left or right speaker balance...
...Custom 0 0 0 Off On Variable You can change the settings for normal stereo or mono reception. Off Select to the TV's sound only through your external audio receiver and speakers. Reset Select to restore the factory default settings Treble Adjust to increase or decrease ... Selecting PC Audio Options To display the PC screen: Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly on the TV speakers. Standard Suitable for stereo programs XT only). The PC Input Audio setting includes the following options: Option Sound Mode Description Dynamic Select to emphasize left or right speaker balance...
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... 1-8 Background Opacity Solid, Translucent Window Color None, Color 1-8 Window Opacity Solid, Translucent Using the Settings 87 CC1, CC2, Displays a printed version of the dialog or sound CC3, CC4 effects of a program. (Should be set digital closed caption options. Allows you to CC1 for digital (EIA-708) closed captioning to customize the...
... 1-8 Background Opacity Solid, Translucent Window Color None, Color 1-8 Window Opacity Solid, Translucent Using the Settings 87 CC1, CC2, Displays a printed version of the dialog or sound CC3, CC4 effects of a program. (Should be set digital closed caption options. Allows you to CC1 for digital (EIA-708) closed captioning to customize the...
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...and noise appear on and a red light keeps flashing, your TV may need sound service. it could be station trouble. Dotted lines or stripes ❑ Adjust the antenna. ❑ Move the TV away from noise sources such as cars, neon signs, or ...hair dryers. CableCARD Device Problem Possible Remedies Problems using CableCARD ❑ Check that some non-Sony equipment cannot be activated by your Sony TV...
...and noise appear on and a red light keeps flashing, your TV may need sound service. it could be station trouble. Dotted lines or stripes ❑ Adjust the antenna. ❑ Move the TV away from noise sources such as cars, neon signs, or ...hair dryers. CableCARD Device Problem Possible Remedies Problems using CableCARD ❑ Check that some non-Sony equipment cannot be activated by your Sony TV...
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...which may reduce background noise during dots, pixelations) to appear on external speakers Possible Remedies ❑ Press MUTING so that Muting disappears from the TV until the noise is in the Audio setting (see page 75). ❑ Make sure the MTS option is set to Stereo or Mono (... setting to Stereo. Use headphones other digital sources display a TV's screen to Fixed (in the DRC Palette setting (see page 75). 94 Also, if you use infrared communication equipment other than infrared cordless headphones. Or, to use , surround sound, such as AC-3 and DTS, cannot be better set ...
...which may reduce background noise during dots, pixelations) to appear on external speakers Possible Remedies ❑ Press MUTING so that Muting disappears from the TV until the noise is in the Audio setting (see page 75). ❑ Make sure the MTS option is set to Stereo or Mono (... setting to Stereo. Use headphones other digital sources display a TV's screen to Fixed (in the DRC Palette setting (see page 75). 94 Also, if you use infrared communication equipment other than infrared cordless headphones. Or, to use , surround sound, such as AC-3 and DTS, cannot be better set ...