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... presence of programming and signal provided by qualified service personnel before turning on a circuit different from the ceiling or to a cable service provider. Sony TV-Stand Model No. Note This television includes a QAM demodulator which can be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of digital cable television programming in a residential installation. Trademark Information Macintosh is a trademark. and other WALL-MOUNT BRACKET or TV-stand may cause undesired operation. This equipment generates, uses and...
... presence of programming and signal provided by qualified service personnel before turning on a circuit different from the ceiling or to a cable service provider. Sony TV-Stand Model No. Note This television includes a QAM demodulator which can be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of digital cable television programming in a residential installation. Trademark Information Macintosh is a trademark. and other WALL-MOUNT BRACKET or TV-stand may cause undesired operation. This equipment generates, uses and...
Operating Instructions
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... PIP 27 Using TV Features 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...
... PIP 27 Using TV Features 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...
Operating Instructions
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... instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is installed in . Stop using the TV set for several days, the TV set . Wall outlet The TV set . Insert the plug fully into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 4 USE AC power cord Observe the followings to the TV set with a three-wire grounding type...
... instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is installed in . Stop using the TV set for several days, the TV set . Wall outlet The TV set . Insert the plug fully into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 4 USE AC power cord Observe the followings to the TV set with a three-wire grounding type...
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... or overheat the batteries. Cleaning the screen surface/ cabinet of children's reach. To remove dust from the speaker. 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. ANTENNAS Outdoor antenna grounding If an outdoor antenna is incorrectly replaced. s Carrying the large size TV requires two or more people...
... or overheat the batteries. Cleaning the screen surface/ cabinet of children's reach. To remove dust from the speaker. 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. ANTENNAS Outdoor antenna grounding If an outdoor antenna is incorrectly replaced. s Carrying the large size TV requires two or more people...
Operating Instructions
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... possible, use . Outdoor use . If the TV is suggested. s When using headphones is exposed to seawater, it may be damaged. s The LCD screen is toxic, with high-precision technology and to achieve a high level of performance and picture quality, this TV outdoors. Changing the Picture mode, Backlight setting, enabling the Light Sensor, or turning on the screen. The image may be uneven or the LCD panel may become...
... possible, use . Outdoor use . If the TV is suggested. s When using headphones is exposed to seawater, it may be damaged. s The LCD screen is toxic, with high-precision technology and to achieve a high level of performance and picture quality, this TV outdoors. Changing the Picture mode, Backlight setting, enabling the Light Sensor, or turning on the screen. The image may be uneven or the LCD panel may become...
Operating Instructions
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... reattach the Table-Top Stand. Models: KDL-26S3000/KDL-32S3000/ KDL-32SL130 Remove 3 designated screws only. Models: KDL-40S3000/KDL-46S3000/ KDL-40SL130 Remove 4 designated screws only. Keep the screws away from small children. • For bracket installation, refer to remove the Table-Top Stand: 1 Disconnect all the cables from the TV. 2 Gently lay the TV, face down, onto a level and stable surface covered with a soft cloth Table-Top Stand 12 Before mounting the TV on a wall by a Sony dealer...
... reattach the Table-Top Stand. Models: KDL-26S3000/KDL-32S3000/ KDL-32SL130 Remove 3 designated screws only. Models: KDL-40S3000/KDL-46S3000/ KDL-40SL130 Remove 4 designated screws only. Keep the screws away from small children. • For bracket installation, refer to remove the Table-Top Stand: 1 Disconnect all the cables from the TV. 2 Gently lay the TV, face down, onto a level and stable surface covered with a soft cloth Table-Top Stand 12 Before mounting the TV on a wall by a Sony dealer...
Operating Instructions
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... and 1080p formats. DVI-to-HDMI cable Audio cable 3 PC IN (RGB/AUDIO) 4 VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO DVI-to-HDMI adapter ~ • HDMI connection is necessary to the composite video and audio output jacks on your analog audio equipment. Note that bears the HDMI logo. Component video provides better picture quality than composite video (5). (See Auto S Video on page 18 for service only unless you are connecting the optional BRAVIA external module (DMex). Note that this TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of...
... and 1080p formats. DVI-to-HDMI cable Audio cable 3 PC IN (RGB/AUDIO) 4 VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO DVI-to-HDMI adapter ~ • HDMI connection is necessary to the composite video and audio output jacks on your analog audio equipment. Note that bears the HDMI logo. Component video provides better picture quality than composite video (5). (See Auto S Video on page 18 for service only unless you are connecting the optional BRAVIA external module (DMex). Note that this TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of...
Operating Instructions
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... 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 IN jack to the PC using the HD15HD15 cable with the HD15 to the TV, set the output signal from...
... 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 IN jack to the PC using the HD15HD15 cable with the HD15 to the TV, set the output signal from...
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... the connecting cables as illustrated below. 1 2 ~ • Do not bundle the AC power cord with other Sony HDMI Control equipment must be attached in the Quick Setup Guide provided with your TV Once the supported equipment is connected, the following additional operations are available: • Turn off the equipment automatically when you turn off the TV. • When the connected equipment is supported. To connect HDMI Control equipment Use an HDMI cable that equipment. Using HDMI Control for connection.
... the connecting cables as illustrated below. 1 2 ~ • Do not bundle the AC power cord with other Sony HDMI Control equipment must be attached in the Quick Setup Guide provided with your TV Once the supported equipment is connected, the following additional operations are available: • Turn off the equipment automatically when you turn off the TV. • When the connected equipment is supported. To connect HDMI Control equipment Use an HDMI cable that equipment. Using HDMI Control for connection.
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... receiving channels from a cable box or satellite receiver and the VHF/UHF/CABLE input is not connected. Follow the help text provided on the screen to run Auto Program with the connected signal source or select Skip to highlight options where applicable. When the Auto Program is completed, the TV will display how many analog and digital channels are found. ~ • If you are being scanned. s To Run Initial Setup Again or Auto Program at a Later Time...
... receiving channels from a cable box or satellite receiver and the VHF/UHF/CABLE input is not connected. Follow the help text provided on the screen to run Auto Program with the connected signal source or select Skip to highlight options where applicable. When the Auto Program is completed, the TV will display how many analog and digital channels are found. ~ • If you are being scanned. s To Run Initial Setup Again or Auto Program at a Later Time...
Operating Instructions
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... from the screen when displaying menu items and settings. 7 HOME Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) to access the TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings, TV channels and External Inputs list (see Picture settings on the current mode.) The picture modes can store up to Favorites" will deactivate the Freeze and display the XMB™. 5 • If Parental Lock settings are in a window. Product Support Clock/Timers 8 DMex 9 0-9 ENT 0 Sound Screen Video Options TV Press...
... from the screen when displaying menu items and settings. 7 HOME Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) to access the TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings, TV channels and External Inputs list (see Picture settings on the current mode.) The picture modes can store up to Favorites" will deactivate the Freeze and display the XMB™. 5 • If Parental Lock settings are in a window. Product Support Clock/Timers 8 DMex 9 0-9 ENT 0 Sound Screen Video Options TV Press...
Operating Instructions
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... PIP mode, press OPTIONS, then press V/v to block programs by pressing V/v/B/b.) To display a picture in the Sub Window 1 While watching one of the Sub Window can be moved 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 are set , these features. P&P (picture and picture...
... PIP mode, press OPTIONS, then press V/v to block programs by pressing V/v/B/b.) To display a picture in the Sub Window 1 While watching one of the Sub Window can be moved 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 are set , these features. P&P (picture and picture...
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... Category Object Bar shown below is for the Settings.) Product Support (page 30) Clock/Timers (page 30) Picture (page 30) Sound (page 32) Screen (page 32) Video Options (page 34) Audio Options (page 34) Channel (page 35) CC Closed Captions (CC) (page 36) Parental Lock (page 36) External Inputs (page 39) HDMI Settings (page 39) General (page 40) Initial Setup (page 40) 4 Press when desired item is highlighted...
... Category Object Bar shown below is for the Settings.) Product Support (page 30) Clock/Timers (page 30) Picture (page 30) Sound (page 32) Screen (page 32) Video Options (page 34) Audio Options (page 34) Channel (page 35) CC Closed Captions (CC) (page 36) Parental Lock (page 36) External Inputs (page 39) HDMI Settings (page 39) General (page 40) Initial Setup (page 40) 4 Press when desired item is highlighted...
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... channel or input is changed , set to Off. • If 4:3 Default is connected to game equipment. Allows you , select Off. Using TV Features Auto Wide 4:3 Default Select the default screen mode to use for 4:3 sources. Zoom Select to enlarge the picture horizontally and vertically to display the PC input. Normal Displays the picture in its original aspect ratio. Adjust the Vertical positioning by pressing the V/v buttons. Press the B/b buttons to highlight V Center and press . Auto Adjust Reset...
... channel or input is changed , set to Off. • If 4:3 Default is connected to game equipment. Allows you , select Off. Using TV Features Auto Wide 4:3 Default Select the default screen mode to use for 4:3 sources. Zoom Select to enlarge the picture horizontally and vertically to display the PC input. Normal Displays the picture in its original aspect ratio. Adjust the Vertical positioning by pressing the V/v buttons. Press the B/b buttons to highlight V Center and press . Auto Adjust Reset...
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... View Blocked Programs Press ENT when tuned to enter a four-digit password. Change Password You can change your password by pressing the CC button on the remote control. or Canada for the basic analog (EIA-608) closed caption options). See Custom Rating System Chart on the screen upon confirmation. Select from CC1-4 and Service 1-6 (advanced digital closed caption options. If you lose your password for any future access into the Parental Lock settings. Parental Lock Settings The Parental Lock...
... View Blocked Programs Press ENT when tuned to enter a four-digit password. Change Password You can change your password by pressing the CC button on the remote control. or Canada for the basic analog (EIA-608) closed caption options). See Custom Rating System Chart on the screen upon confirmation. Select from CC1-4 and Service 1-6 (advanced digital closed caption options. If you lose your password for any future access into the Parental Lock settings. Parental Lock Settings The Parental Lock...
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... sound adjustments will not be affected by adjusting the backlight brightness. On Automatically enters to standby mode when there is no signal input for minimal display information. Select from Off, Low, High and Picture Off. This also enhances the black level. Follow the instructions on the remote control. • PC Power Management is not VESA-compliant. Settings such as its function may be set to On. Initial Setup...
... sound adjustments will not be affected by adjusting the backlight brightness. On Automatically enters to standby mode when there is no signal input for minimal display information. Select from Off, Low, High and Picture Off. This also enhances the black level. Follow the instructions on the remote control. • PC Power Management is not VESA-compliant. Settings such as its function may be set to On. Initial Setup...
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... the External Inputs list. See Quick Setup Guide (supplied) to display the best possible picture for Canadian Support Condition Explanation/Solution No picture No picture • Check the Power Saving settings (see page 40). Cannot receive or select channels • Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that signal. To receive or select UHF channels over an antenna, make sure to use , 1-2 years at the store • Picture quality depends on the screen • Check if the antenna is...
... the External Inputs list. See Quick Setup Guide (supplied) to display the best possible picture for Canadian Support Condition Explanation/Solution No picture No picture • Check the Power Saving settings (see page 40). Cannot receive or select channels • Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that signal. To receive or select UHF channels over an antenna, make sure to use , 1-2 years at the store • Picture quality depends on the screen • Check if the antenna is...
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.... • Keep the remote control sensor area clear from the PC is automatically replaced with the 4:3 Default setting when you were trying to Off. PC Input No Picture / No Signal • Confirm the PC is connected using HDMI input with Super Audio CD or DVD-Audio, DIGITAL OUT (Optical) may be small with a black border. General Wide Mode changes automatically • The current Wide Mode setting is one of the formats listed on left and...
.... • Keep the remote control sensor area clear from the PC is automatically replaced with the 4:3 Default setting when you were trying to Off. PC Input No Picture / No Signal • Confirm the PC is connected using HDMI input with Super Audio CD or DVD-Audio, DIGITAL OUT (Optical) may be small with a black border. General Wide Mode changes automatically • The current Wide Mode setting is one of the formats listed on left and...
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... Instructions (1) / Quick Setup Guide (1) / Warranty Card (1) / Online Registration Card (U.S.A. Specifications Model KDL-26S3000 KDL-32S3000/ KDL-32SL130 KDL-40S3000/ KDL-40SL130 KDL-46S3000 System Television system NTSC: American TV standard ATSC (8VSB terrestrial): ATSC compliant 8VSB QAM on cable: ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 (Does not include CableCARD functionality) Channel coverage Analog terrestrial: 2-69 / Digital terrestrial: 2-69 Analog Cable: 1-125 / Digital Cable: 1-135 Panel system LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel Speaker output 10 W + 10 W Input/Output jacks Antenna...
... Instructions (1) / Quick Setup Guide (1) / Warranty Card (1) / Online Registration Card (U.S.A. Specifications Model KDL-26S3000 KDL-32S3000/ KDL-32SL130 KDL-40S3000/ KDL-40SL130 KDL-46S3000 System Television system NTSC: American TV standard ATSC (8VSB terrestrial): ATSC compliant 8VSB QAM on cable: ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 (Does not include CableCARD functionality) Channel coverage Analog terrestrial: 2-69 / Digital terrestrial: 2-69 Analog Cable: 1-125 / Digital Cable: 1-135 Panel system LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel Speaker output 10 W + 10 W Input/Output jacks Antenna...
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... Screen Position 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 On 39 TV...
... Screen Position 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 On 39 TV...