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...for HDMI 20 Using DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter ........ 20 Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators Inserting Batteries 21 When Using the Remote Control 21 Remote Control 22 TV Controls/Indicators 26 Using TV Menus Navigating through TV Menus 27 Menu Descriptions 27 Using the Shortcuts Menu 28 ...the World of optional equipment connection diagrams. Customer Support http://www.sony.com/tvsupport On-line Registration United States http://productregistration.sony.com Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/registration 3 Connecting the TV 14 3.1 Surround Sound System 14 Cable System and/or VHF/...
...for HDMI 20 Using DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter ........ 20 Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators Inserting Batteries 21 When Using the Remote Control 21 Remote Control 22 TV Controls/Indicators 26 Using TV Menus Navigating through TV Menus 27 Menu Descriptions 27 Using the Shortcuts Menu 28 ...the World of optional equipment connection diagrams. Customer Support http://www.sony.com/tvsupport On-line Registration United States http://productregistration.sony.com Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/registration 3 Connecting the TV 14 3.1 Surround Sound System 14 Cable System and/or VHF/...
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..., refer to 18 or see page 38). To connect Sony equipment with Control for HDMI Use an HDMI cable that equipment. Setting the Control for HDMI In order for the function of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, images may be controlled via the TV's remote control depends on the equipment; Control for HDMI available...
..., refer to 18 or see page 38). To connect Sony equipment with Control for HDMI Use an HDMI cable that equipment. Setting the Control for HDMI In order for the function of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, images may be controlled via the TV's remote control depends on the equipment; Control for HDMI available...
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... sensor located on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment of the remote control. Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators Inserting Batteries Push to open Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching e and E on your TV. • Make sure that they are blocking the path between the...
... sensor located on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment of the remote control. Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators Inserting Batteries Push to open Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching e and E on your TV. • Make sure that they are blocking the path between the...
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...repeatedly until Off appears. 3 THEATER Press to the audio output of the attached speakers of your TV (see page 15 for a cinema-like experience and the audio will be also accessed in the ...will be accessed in minutes (Off, 15, 30, 60 or 120 minutes) that you want the TV to step through the available picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Cinema. The picture modes can be set...details). 4 SOUND Press repeatedly to remain on and off . To cancel Sleep, press repeatedly until the TV displays the time in the Picture menu. For details, see pages 31). 5 PICTURE Press repeatedly to ...
...repeatedly until Off appears. 3 THEATER Press to the audio output of the attached speakers of your TV (see page 15 for a cinema-like experience and the audio will be also accessed in the ...will be accessed in minutes (Off, 15, 30, 60 or 120 minutes) that you want the TV to step through the available picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Cinema. The picture modes can be set...details). 4 SOUND Press repeatedly to remain on and off . To cancel Sleep, press repeatedly until the TV displays the time in the Picture menu. For details, see pages 31). 5 PICTURE Press repeatedly to ...
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...and Riley, two wayward ducks on each channel. qa Use with TV functions and settings. Press again or press VOL + to select digital channels. the channel changes after few seconds. qs VOL +/- Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators 6 7 8 9 q; also provides information about the... current program being shown on a unique mission. See "Using the TV Menus" on and off the TV. (Continued) 23 qf POWER Press to change or customize...
...and Riley, two wayward ducks on each channel. qa Use with TV functions and settings. Press again or press VOL + to select digital channels. the channel changes after few seconds. qs VOL +/- Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators 6 7 8 9 q; also provides information about the... current program being shown on a unique mission. See "Using the TV Menus" on and off the TV. (Continued) 23 qf POWER Press to change or customize...
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...qk TOOLS ql JUMP w; This button supports different functions depending on the remote control. When antenna input is active, press to view a channel at the same time as a PIP (picture in picture) screen (see pages 33). The TV will be cleared each time you create and choose a list of up...two channels. Press V/v/B/b to display the list of special ratings. This feature lets you run Auto Program (see page 29 for details). Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators SOUND GUIDE qh qj TOOLS qk MENU ql w; When an HDMI controlled equipment is active, press to alternate between the current...
...qk TOOLS ql JUMP w; This button supports different functions depending on the remote control. When antenna input is active, press to view a channel at the same time as a PIP (picture in picture) screen (see pages 33). The TV will be cleared each time you create and choose a list of up...two channels. Press V/v/B/b to display the list of special ratings. This feature lets you run Auto Program (see page 29 for details). Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators SOUND GUIDE qh qj TOOLS qk MENU ql w; When an HDMI controlled equipment is active, press to alternate between the current...
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...the volume. In the menu screen, these buttons serve as its function may cause the TV to malfunction. 26 TV Controls/Indicators Item Description 1 MENU Press to display the menu with TV functions and settings (see contacting Sony information on the back cover). For details, see page 30 for up in red ... . In the menu screen, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is turned on . 9 (IR) Infrared Receiver Receives IR signals from the remote control. VOLUME + Press to scan through the list and select your TV is in PC standby mode. 8 POWER LED Lights up in green when ...
...the volume. In the menu screen, these buttons serve as its function may cause the TV to malfunction. 26 TV Controls/Indicators Item Description 1 MENU Press to display the menu with TV functions and settings (see contacting Sony information on the back cover). For details, see page 30 for up in red ... . In the menu screen, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is turned on . 9 (IR) Infrared Receiver Receives IR signals from the remote control. VOLUME + Press to scan through the list and select your TV is in PC standby mode. 8 POWER LED Lights up in green when ...
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... Picture menu is used to fine tune the image quality and allows you to perform a variety of the screen. on the remote Parental Lock control to select or adjust your TV. Audio/MTS or Reset. Navigating through the menus. 3 To select an option press or b. 4 Press V/v to enter ... and shortcuts to fine tune and change the proportions of tasks intuitively with a control panel on the remote control to display the menu options. 2 To highlight a menu option press B, then press V/v to go through TV Menus SOUND GUIDE TOOLS MENU 2, 3, 4 1, 5 1 Press on the screen. It enables you...
... Picture menu is used to fine tune the image quality and allows you to perform a variety of the screen. on the remote Parental Lock control to select or adjust your TV. Audio/MTS or Reset. Navigating through the menus. 3 To select an option press or b. 4 Press V/v to enter ... and shortcuts to fine tune and change the proportions of tasks intuitively with a control panel on the remote control to display the menu options. 2 To highlight a menu option press B, then press V/v to go through TV Menus SOUND GUIDE TOOLS MENU 2, 3, 4 1, 5 1 Press on the screen. It enables you...
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...Parental Lock feature will appear with the Sub Window active, you can also select a channel from the External Inputs list. Main Window (PC) Sub Window (TV Channel) • You need a PC input signal to use PC-PIP function. • To turn on or off the Sub Window on the blocked channels.... (Continued) 29 a padlock will appear on the screen press from the remote control while using the - numeric buttons. To Change Channels in the Sub Window; to view two pictures simultaneously. To Exit from PC-PIP (PC input...
...Parental Lock feature will appear with the Sub Window active, you can also select a channel from the External Inputs list. Main Window (PC) Sub Window (TV Channel) • You need a PC input signal to use PC-PIP function. • To turn on or off the Sub Window on the blocked channels.... (Continued) 29 a padlock will appear on the screen press from the remote control while using the - numeric buttons. To Change Channels in the Sub Window; to view two pictures simultaneously. To Exit from PC-PIP (PC input...
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...keeping the original image as much as possible, with minimal distortion. On Select to have the screen automatically change the proportion of the remote control, you can also select these modes directly. Full Select to enlarge the picture horizontally to the screen mode based upon program's content... Wide 4:3 Default Vertical Center Vertical Size Phase These options allow you to fine tune overall sharpness. • Phase is disabled when the TV is receiving a different video input than PC. 32 Normal Select to move the position of the picture. Allows you to display 4:3 pictures...
...keeping the original image as much as possible, with minimal distortion. On Select to have the screen automatically change the proportion of the remote control, you can also select these modes directly. Full Select to enlarge the picture horizontally to the screen mode based upon program's content... Wide 4:3 Default Vertical Center Vertical Size Phase These options allow you to fine tune overall sharpness. • Phase is disabled when the TV is receiving a different video input than PC. 32 Normal Select to move the position of the picture. Allows you to display 4:3 pictures...
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... broadcast without a rating • If you create a password, confirm the password by entering it again. The first time you block unrated TV programs, be aware that are not familiar with downloadable digital ratings. No programs are blocked from viewing. Digital Rating Off (Available only in... to a blocked program, then enter the password. where advanced ratings Custom exist) Clear All Turn Digital Rating off and on the remote control to clear the downloaded ratings. Using the Parental Lock The Parental Lock feature allows you should select Child, Youth or Young Adult...
... broadcast without a rating • If you create a password, confirm the password by entering it again. The first time you block unrated TV programs, be aware that are not familiar with downloadable digital ratings. No programs are blocked from viewing. Digital Rating Off (Available only in... to a blocked program, then enter the password. where advanced ratings Custom exist) Clear All Turn Digital Rating off and on the remote control to clear the downloaded ratings. Using the Parental Lock The Parental Lock feature allows you should select Child, Youth or Young Adult...
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...label, then press to select it . Select: Off (to turn on the remote control. Info Banner Label Inputs Skip Inputs cc • Closed Captions (CC) can select the label DVD for the VIDEO 1 input. If you connected to the TV, such as a VCR, DVD, etc. Text1, Text2, Text3, Text4 Displays...on and off Closed Captions), On (to turn off by pressing the button on Closed Captions), or Program (to program Closed Captions). Using TV Menus Using the Setup Menu Closed Captions (CC) Allows you to select basic closed caption options (EIA-608). Programming Closed Captions If you ...
...label, then press to select it . Select: Off (to turn on the remote control. Info Banner Label Inputs Skip Inputs cc • Closed Captions (CC) can select the label DVD for the VIDEO 1 input. If you connected to the TV, such as a VCR, DVD, etc. Text1, Text2, Text3, Text4 Displays...on and off Closed Captions), On (to turn off by pressing the button on Closed Captions), or Program (to program Closed Captions). Using TV Menus Using the Setup Menu Closed Captions (CC) Allows you to select basic closed caption options (EIA-608). Programming Closed Captions If you ...
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...digital) on -screen settings in minutes (Off, 15, 30, 60 or 120 minutes) that you want the TV to turn off automatically. On to remain on the most frequent selections; To replace a channel press b on... the timer (previous settings are saved). If you don't want to reset the TV to exit. select Off if you select Program, press V/v (change the values) or B/b (move through ... display all on the remote control. Select Off to turn on the remote control, then press B to go back to set the Current Time. Select OK to reset the TV to factory default values...
...digital) on -screen settings in minutes (Off, 15, 30, 60 or 120 minutes) that you want the TV to turn off automatically. On to remain on the most frequent selections; To replace a channel press b on... the timer (previous settings are saved). If you don't want to reset the TV to exit. select Off if you select Program, press V/v (change the values) or B/b (move through ... display all on the remote control. Select Off to turn on the remote control, then press B to go back to set the Current Time. Select OK to reset the TV to factory default values...
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.... If you cancel Auto Program some video sources. ❑ Check the connection between the optional video equipment and the TV. ❑ Press INPUT on the remote control (page 25). ❑ Press MENU on the ❑ Check if the antenna is activated, or confirm the Duration setting of Timer (...the end of its serviceable life. (3-5 years in normal use of your Sony TV, please visit our website or call one of the following numbers: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport 1-800-222-SONY(7669) for US Support 1-877-899-SONY(7669) for more details. ❑ Perform Auto program to add receivable ...
.... If you cancel Auto Program some video sources. ❑ Check the connection between the optional video equipment and the TV. ❑ Press INPUT on the remote control (page 25). ❑ Press MENU on the ❑ Check if the antenna is activated, or confirm the Duration setting of Timer (...the end of its serviceable life. (3-5 years in normal use of your Sony TV, please visit our website or call one of the following numbers: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport 1-800-222-SONY(7669) for US Support 1-877-899-SONY(7669) for more details. ❑ Perform Auto program to add receivable ...
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... from other digital sources display a loss of detail, especially during the commercials, this is available (See page 37). Plug and play will auto-detect the TV. ❑ Adjust the resolution (see page 17). ❑ Adjust Phase (see page 32. ❑ The compression used by certain digital broadcasts and DVDs ...; Make sure that "Muting" disappears from the PC is especially common with black bands at the top and bottom of the formats listed on the remote control, set the Closed Captions option to other than Off. If you want to Off in the Screen menu (page 32). ❑ Turn off...
... from other digital sources display a loss of detail, especially during the commercials, this is available (See page 37). Plug and play will auto-detect the TV. ❑ Adjust the resolution (see page 17). ❑ Adjust Phase (see page 32. ❑ The compression used by certain digital broadcasts and DVDs ...; Make sure that "Muting" disappears from the PC is especially common with black bands at the top and bottom of the formats listed on the remote control, set the Closed Captions option to other than Off. If you want to Off in the Screen menu (page 32). ❑ Turn off...
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... does not operate. ❑ Check the polarity of the batteries or replace the batteries. ❑ Point the remote control at the remote control sensor of the TV. ❑ Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your cable company for more information. ❑ The digital cable channel may ...required if it has been created. Some digital cable channels are ❑ Certain cable companies have limitations on the TV. channels. try turning off the fluorescent lamps. ❑ Keep the remote control sensor area clear from obstacles. The master password clears your customized settings.
... does not operate. ❑ Check the polarity of the batteries or replace the batteries. ❑ Point the remote control at the remote control sensor of the TV. ❑ Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your cable company for more information. ❑ The digital cable channel may ...required if it has been created. Some digital cable channels are ❑ Certain cable companies have limitations on the TV. channels. try turning off the fluorescent lamps. ❑ Keep the remote control sensor area clear from obstacles. The master password clears your customized settings.
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... Optional accessories ~ Remote control RM-YD026...2 - 69 / Digital terrestrial: 2 - 69 Analog Cable: 1-125 / Digital Cable: 1-135 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel Speaker output Input/Output jacks 21 W (7 W × 3) + ... 47 kilohms 500 mVrms (100% modulation) / More than 1 W Subwoofer 50 W Screen size (inches 26 measured diagonally) Display resolution (horizontal × vertical) Speaker/Full range (2) Dimensions (W × H ... System KDL-26N4000 Television system Channel coverage Panel system NTSC: American TV standard ATSC (8VSB terrestrial): ATSC compliant 8VSB QAM on page 17.
... Optional accessories ~ Remote control RM-YD026...2 - 69 / Digital terrestrial: 2 - 69 Analog Cable: 1-125 / Digital Cable: 1-135 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel Speaker output Input/Output jacks 21 W (7 W × 3) + ... 47 kilohms 500 mVrms (100% modulation) / More than 1 W Subwoofer 50 W Screen size (inches 26 measured diagonally) Display resolution (horizontal × vertical) Speaker/Full range (2) Dimensions (W × H ... System KDL-26N4000 Television system Channel coverage Panel system NTSC: American TV standard ATSC (8VSB terrestrial): ATSC compliant 8VSB QAM on page 17.