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... job of powering up, changing the signal routing, and adjusting other functions to create better gradations with more comfortable for . KDL-40S3000 BRAVIA® S-Series Digital LCD Television Key Features HDTV with ATSC™ Digital Tuner with QAM BRAVIA Engine™ full digital video processor Digital audio amplifier 16:9 HD Resolution Panel (1366x768) Light sensor backlighting control Space saving bottom speaker design Picture Freeze function Timer (On/Off/Sleep) VESA compatible mounting holes Key Technologies BRAVIA Engine™ Full Digital Video Processor BRAVIA® S-Series LCD...
... job of powering up, changing the signal routing, and adjusting other functions to create better gradations with more comfortable for . KDL-40S3000 BRAVIA® S-Series Digital LCD Television Key Features HDTV with ATSC™ Digital Tuner with QAM BRAVIA Engine™ full digital video processor Digital audio amplifier 16:9 HD Resolution Panel (1366x768) Light sensor backlighting control Space saving bottom speaker design Picture Freeze function Timer (On/Off/Sleep) VESA compatible mounting holes Key Technologies BRAVIA Engine™ Full Digital Video Processor BRAVIA® S-Series LCD...
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... Power Save Mode: Standard, Reduced, Picture Off Picture Freeze: Yes On Screen Display: Menu Input Skip: Yes Specifications General Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Screen Size: 40 inches measured diagonally Television Type: Flat Panel Video Native Resolution: 720p Contrast Ratio: 1600:1 Display Resolution: 1366 x 768 Viewing Angle: Right/Left: 178°, Up/Down: 178° Panel Response Time: 8ms (gray to change without pedestal Supplied Accessories Tabletop Stand RM-YD018 Remote Control AA x 2 Batteries Support belt and screws Operation Manual Optional Accessories SU-WL500 Wall Mount Bracket Sony...
... Power Save Mode: Standard, Reduced, Picture Off Picture Freeze: Yes On Screen Display: Menu Input Skip: Yes Specifications General Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Screen Size: 40 inches measured diagonally Television Type: Flat Panel Video Native Resolution: 720p Contrast Ratio: 1600:1 Display Resolution: 1366 x 768 Viewing Angle: Right/Left: 178°, Up/Down: 178° Panel Response Time: 8ms (gray to change without pedestal Supplied Accessories Tabletop Stand RM-YD018 Remote Control AA x 2 Batteries Support belt and screws Operation Manual Optional Accessories SU-WL500 Wall Mount Bracket Sony...
User Manual
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... Adjust TV Settings 28 Watching TV 28 Access the equipment connected to your TV 28 Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB 29 TV Settings Descriptions 30 Product Support 30 Clock/Timers Settings 30 Picture Settings 30 Sound Settings 32 Screen Settings 32 Video Options Settings 34 Audio Options Settings 34 Channel Settings 35 CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings 36 Parental Lock Settings 36 External Inputs Settings 39 HDMI Settings 39 General Settings 40 Initial Setup 40 Other Information Troubleshooting 41 Specifications 44 Index 45 Quick Setup Guide (separate volume...
... Adjust TV Settings 28 Watching TV 28 Access the equipment connected to your TV 28 Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB 29 TV Settings Descriptions 30 Product Support 30 Clock/Timers Settings 30 Picture Settings 30 Sound Settings 32 Screen Settings 32 Video Options Settings 34 Audio Options Settings 34 Channel Settings 35 CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings 36 Parental Lock Settings 36 External Inputs Settings 39 HDMI Settings 39 General Settings 40 Initial Setup 40 Other Information Troubleshooting 41 Specifications 44 Index 45 Quick Setup Guide (separate volume...
User Manual
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..., or has been dropped. 4 USE AC power cord Observe the followings to any way, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other . Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all servicing to qualified service personnel. Wall outlet The TV set is designed to operate on or pinched particularly at least 11 7/8 inches (30 cm) away from...
..., or has been dropped. 4 USE AC power cord Observe the followings to any way, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other . Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all servicing to qualified service personnel. Wall outlet The TV set is designed to operate on or pinched particularly at least 11 7/8 inches (30 cm) away from...
User Manual
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... antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to protect it gently with a solution of the TV with the same or equivalent type. To ensure proper ventilation, we recommend removing the dust periodically (once a month) using a chemically pretreated cloth, please follow the instruction provided on the LCD panel. For proper ventilation, observe the following: s Do not install...
... antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to protect it gently with a solution of the TV with the same or equivalent type. To ensure proper ventilation, we recommend removing the dust periodically (once a month) using a chemically pretreated cloth, please follow the instruction provided on the LCD panel. For proper ventilation, observe the following: s Do not install...
User Manual
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... soft cloth. Models: KDL-26S3000/KDL-32S3000/ KDL-32SL130 Remove 3 designated screws only. Before mounting the TV on a wall, the Table-Top Stand must be installed on a wall by using a WallMount Bracket (sold separately). Keep the screws away from small children. • For bracket installation, refer to the instruction guide provided by a Sony dealer or licensed contractor. Follow the simple steps below to remove the Table-Top Stand: 1 Disconnect all the cables from the...
... soft cloth. Models: KDL-26S3000/KDL-32S3000/ KDL-32SL130 Remove 3 designated screws only. Before mounting the TV on a wall, the Table-Top Stand must be installed on a wall by using a WallMount Bracket (sold separately). Keep the screws away from small children. • For bracket installation, refer to the instruction guide provided by a Sony dealer or licensed contractor. Follow the simple steps below to remove the Table-Top Stand: 1 Disconnect all the cables from the...
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... box, DVD player, Blu-ray Disc player, A/V receiver as well as a VCR or other video equipment. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (4) or the composite video (5) connections. ~ • Component video (YPBPR) connection is PCM/Dolby Digital compatible. Connects to the optical audio input of your VCR or other analog RGB equipment. Note that has S VIDEO. If this TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of HDMI IN 2. Connects to your Cable or VHF/UHF antenna. 15 Connects the supplied AC power cord...
... box, DVD player, Blu-ray Disc player, A/V receiver as well as a VCR or other video equipment. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (4) or the composite video (5) connections. ~ • Component video (YPBPR) connection is PCM/Dolby Digital compatible. Connects to the optical audio input of your VCR or other analog RGB equipment. Note that has S VIDEO. If this TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of HDMI IN 2. Connects to your Cable or VHF/UHF antenna. 15 Connects the supplied AC power cord...
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... the TV, set the output signal from the PC for your PC. This TV can also be connected to a PC with DVI or HDMI output. (Refer to the separate Quick Setup Guide.) Rear of TV 1 RGB S VIDEO Y PB 2 VIDEO PR DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) R AUDIO L AUDIO L (MONO) AUDIO R 1 3 IN PC IN VIDEO IN L AUDIO R 1 2 (VAR/FIX) COMPONENT IN AUDIO (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) OUT HD15-HD15 cable (analog RGB) Audio cable (stereo mini plugs) ~ • Connect the PC...
... the TV, set the output signal from the PC for your PC. This TV can also be connected to a PC with DVI or HDMI output. (Refer to the separate Quick Setup Guide.) Rear of TV 1 RGB S VIDEO Y PB 2 VIDEO PR DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) R AUDIO L AUDIO L (MONO) AUDIO R 1 3 IN PC IN VIDEO IN L AUDIO R 1 2 (VAR/FIX) COMPONENT IN AUDIO (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) OUT HD15-HD15 cable (analog RGB) Audio cable (stereo mini plugs) ~ • Connect the PC...
User Manual
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... audio output of the A/V receiver's attached speakers. • Adjusting the volume and muting of the A/V receiver with the TV documentation. See pages 16 to turn on equipment listed under the External Inputs on and select the respective HDMI input. • Automatically turn the HDMI Control On. Bundling the Connecting Cables You can bundle the connecting cables as illustrated below. 1 2 ~ • Do not bundle the AC power cord with your TV Once the supported...
... audio output of the A/V receiver's attached speakers. • Adjusting the volume and muting of the A/V receiver with the TV documentation. See pages 16 to turn on equipment listed under the External Inputs on and select the respective HDMI input. • Automatically turn the HDMI Control On. Bundling the Connecting Cables You can bundle the connecting cables as illustrated below. 1 2 ~ • Do not bundle the AC power cord with your TV Once the supported...
User Manual
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.../UHF/ CABLE input. The Auto Program will apply to be canceled while the channels are being scanned. Getting Started 4. Setting Up the Channel List - s To Run Initial Setup Again or Auto Program at a Later Time Select the Initial Setup feature from the beginning when the TV is not connected. Initial Setup Please select a language. Use the remote control to navigate through the Initial Setup: V/v button: Allows you have connected an antenna or cable directly...
.../UHF/ CABLE input. The Auto Program will apply to be canceled while the channels are being scanned. Getting Started 4. Setting Up the Channel List - s To Run Initial Setup Again or Auto Program at a Later Time Select the Initial Setup feature from the beginning when the TV is not connected. Initial Setup Please select a language. Use the remote control to navigate through the Initial Setup: V/v button: Allows you have connected an antenna or cable directly...
User Manual
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... the TV Settings, TV channels and External Inputs list (see pages 21 and 35 for Auto Program). 6 RETURN Press to go back to the previous screen or exit from Favorites" will be 7 accessed in a window. Press ENT to display a frozen image with 0-9 and ENT to Favorites", then press . Getting Started Button 3 FREEZE Description Press once to change channels immediately. Press 3rd time to return...
... the TV Settings, TV channels and External Inputs list (see pages 21 and 35 for Auto Program). 6 RETURN Press to go back to the previous screen or exit from Favorites" will be 7 accessed in a window. Press ENT to display a frozen image with 0-9 and ENT to Favorites", then press . Getting Started Button 3 FREEZE Description Press once to change channels immediately. Press 3rd time to return...
User Manual
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... buttons. P&P Main Window Sub Window PIP Main Window (PC) Sub Window (Location of the following inputs: Component, HDMI or PC; to change channels in the Sub Window Press CH +/- P&P (picture and picture) provides two windows side by ratings. PIP (picture in picture) provides PC input signal and TV channels. ~ • The VHF/UHF/CABLE input must be connected to use the P&P/PIP feature. • These features are not available when the Parental Lock settings...
... buttons. P&P Main Window Sub Window PIP Main Window (PC) Sub Window (Location of the following inputs: Component, HDMI or PC; to change channels in the Sub Window Press CH +/- P&P (picture and picture) provides two windows side by ratings. PIP (picture in picture) provides PC input signal and TV channels. ~ • The VHF/UHF/CABLE input must be connected to use the P&P/PIP feature. • These features are not available when the Parental Lock settings...
User Manual
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... V/v/B/b button to set using the SLEEP button on the remote control (see page 22). Exit the Timer setting screen. TV Settings Descriptions Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Sony contact information is available for PC timing (HDMI or PC input) signal to enhance the text shown on the screen. ~ • Picture Mode for all inputs can also be accessed by pressing PICTURE on the remote control to directly toggle the modes. 30 Your TV's specific information such as Model Name, Serial Number, Software...
... V/v/B/b button to set using the SLEEP button on the remote control (see page 22). Exit the Timer setting screen. TV Settings Descriptions Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Sony contact information is available for PC timing (HDMI or PC input) signal to enhance the text shown on the screen. ~ • Picture Mode for all inputs can also be accessed by pressing PICTURE on the remote control to directly toggle the modes. 30 Your TV's specific information such as Model Name, Serial Number, Software...
User Manual
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... Wide Mode is set to Zoom. • Screen Position feature is useful if the TV is available for 4:3 sources Display Area Screen Position Vertical Size On Automatically changes Wide Mode setting based upon content. Resets the current screen setting to hide the edge of the picture. Normal Displays the picture in its original aspect ratio. Press the B/b buttons to adjust the Horizontal positioning. ~ • Screen Position option is connected to Off. Auto Adjust Reset Phase...
... Wide Mode is set to Zoom. • Screen Position feature is useful if the TV is available for 4:3 sources Display Area Screen Position Vertical Size On Automatically changes Wide Mode setting based upon content. Resets the current screen setting to hide the edge of the picture. Normal Displays the picture in its original aspect ratio. Press the B/b buttons to adjust the Horizontal positioning. ~ • Screen Position option is connected to Off. Auto Adjust Reset Phase...
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... and block channels (regardless of the programs). Password Country Use 0-9 button on the TV. Change Password You can be set password, highlight and select the Change Password then enter the new password. ~ • You need your password by pressing the CC button on page 43. Digital CC Select this option for the basic analog (EIA-608) closed caption options. To View Blocked Programs Press ENT when tuned to enter a four-digit password. "Password Set" message...
... and block channels (regardless of the programs). Password Country Use 0-9 button on the TV. Change Password You can be set password, highlight and select the Change Password then enter the new password. ~ • You need your password by pressing the CC button on page 43. Digital CC Select this option for the basic analog (EIA-608) closed caption options. To View Blocked Programs Press ENT when tuned to enter a four-digit password. "Password Set" message...
User Manual
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... each time the channel is changed or DISPLAY button on the remote control is pressed. ~ • To see page 26). • In low light the range of the backlight control is reduced when the Light Sensor is set to On. Follow the instructions on the remote control. • PC Power Management is not VESA-compliant. Settings such as picture and sound adjustments will be set to On. Displays the program name and the program information...
... each time the channel is changed or DISPLAY button on the remote control is pressed. ~ • To see page 26). • In low light the range of the backlight control is reduced when the Light Sensor is set to On. Follow the instructions on the remote control. • PC Power Management is not VESA-compliant. Settings such as picture and sound adjustments will be set to On. Displays the program name and the program information...
User Manual
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... channel • Perform Auto Program to display the best possible picture for that the antenna is • Press PICTURE to use an undamaged antenna cable. (Continued) 41 No color/Dark picture/Color is connected using 75 ohm coaxial cable instead. Noisy picture • Make sure that signal. Double images or ghosts • Check antenna/cable connections. • Check the antenna location and direction. Cannot receive any channels • Make sure the power cord is connected securely. • Turn on the screen...
... channel • Perform Auto Program to display the best possible picture for that the antenna is • Press PICTURE to use an undamaged antenna cable. (Continued) 41 No color/Dark picture/Color is connected using 75 ohm coaxial cable instead. Noisy picture • Make sure that signal. Double images or ghosts • Check antenna/cable connections. • Check the antenna location and direction. Cannot receive any channels • Make sure the power cord is connected securely. • Turn on the screen...
User Manual
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...'s volume control. • When using a 75-ohm coaxial cable. • Keep the antenna cable away from obstacles. 42 General Wide Mode changes automatically • The current Wide Mode setting is automatically replaced with the 4:3 Default setting when you change the channel or video input, if 4:3 Default in Wide Mode selected with a black border. "Black box" on the remote control, set to Audio System, sound is connected using HDMI input with Super Audio CD or DVD-Audio, DIGITAL OUT (Optical) may be small with WIDE on screen •...
...'s volume control. • When using a 75-ohm coaxial cable. • Keep the antenna cable away from obstacles. 42 General Wide Mode changes automatically • The current Wide Mode setting is automatically replaced with the 4:3 Default setting when you change the channel or video input, if 4:3 Default in Wide Mode selected with a black border. "Black box" on the remote control, set to Audio System, sound is connected using HDMI input with Super Audio CD or DVD-Audio, DIGITAL OUT (Optical) may be small with WIDE on screen •...
User Manual
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... TV) / Operating Instructions (1) / Quick Setup Guide (1) / Warranty Card (1) / Online Registration Card (U.S.A. Supplied accessories Remote control RM-YD018 (1) / Size AA batteries (2) / AC power cord (1) / Support belt (1) / Securing screw (1) / Wood screw (1) / Cable holder (1 attached to change without notice. 44 and Canada only) (1) Optional accessories ~ Headphones plug adapter / Connecting cables / Wall-Mount Bracket: SU-WL100 (KDL-26S3000), SU-WL500 (KDL-32S3000/KDL-40S3000/KDL-46S3000/KDL-32SL130/KDL-40SL130) / TV stand: RHT-G800 (for VHF/UHF VIDEO IN 1/2/3 S VIDEO (4-pin...
... TV) / Operating Instructions (1) / Quick Setup Guide (1) / Warranty Card (1) / Online Registration Card (U.S.A. Supplied accessories Remote control RM-YD018 (1) / Size AA batteries (2) / AC power cord (1) / Support belt (1) / Securing screw (1) / Wood screw (1) / Cable holder (1 attached to change without notice. 44 and Canada only) (1) Optional accessories ~ Headphones plug adapter / Connecting cables / Wall-Mount Bracket: SU-WL100 (KDL-26S3000), SU-WL500 (KDL-32S3000/KDL-40S3000/KDL-46S3000/KDL-32SL130/KDL-40SL130) / TV stand: RHT-G800 (for VHF/UHF VIDEO IN 1/2/3 S VIDEO (4-pin...
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... 33 Setting up channels 21 Settings Audio Options 34 Channel 35 Clock/Timers 30 Closed Captions (CC) 36 External Inputs 39 General 40 HDMI Settings 39 Initial Setup 40 Parental Lock 36 Picture 30 Product Support 30 Screen 32 Sound 32 Video Options 34 Sharpness 31 Show/Hide Channels 35 Signal Diagnostics 30 SLEEP button 22 Sleep Timer 30 Sound Booster 32 Sound Mode 32 Speaker 26 Speakers 34 STANDBY LED 26 Steady Sound 32 Surround 32 T Timer 30 Timer Settings 30 Treble 32 Troubleshooting 41-43 TV Auto Power...
... 33 Setting up channels 21 Settings Audio Options 34 Channel 35 Clock/Timers 30 Closed Captions (CC) 36 External Inputs 39 General 40 HDMI Settings 39 Initial Setup 40 Parental Lock 36 Picture 30 Product Support 30 Screen 32 Sound 32 Video Options 34 Sharpness 31 Show/Hide Channels 35 Signal Diagnostics 30 SLEEP button 22 Sleep Timer 30 Sound Booster 32 Sound Mode 32 Speaker 26 Speakers 34 STANDBY LED 26 Steady Sound 32 Surround 32 T Timer 30 Timer Settings 30 Treble 32 Troubleshooting 41-43 TV Auto Power...