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Initial Setup 21 Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators 22 Inserting Batteries into the Remote control 22 Remote Control 22 Indicators 26 How to Use P&P and PIP Features 27 To display a picture in the Sub Window .......27 To change channels in the Sub... volume) Provides a variety 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 16 Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System 16 Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna...
Initial Setup 21 Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators 22 Inserting Batteries into the Remote control 22 Remote Control 22 Indicators 26 How to Use P&P and PIP Features 27 To display a picture in the Sub Window .......27 To change channels in the Sub... volume) Provides a variety 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 16 Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System 16 Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna...
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... Bar for the 26, 32 class, 40 and 46 inch BRAVIA KDL-S Series models with screen size measured diagonally. The XMB™ is for the External Inputs. ~ • This manual is an easy way to access the XMB™. Press the HOME button on the TV screen. TV Home Menu: XMB...™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on your remote control to select programming and adjust settings on your BRAVIA TV. The 32 class has a 31.5 inch viewable image size...
... Bar for the 26, 32 class, 40 and 46 inch BRAVIA KDL-S Series models with screen size measured diagonally. The XMB™ is for the External Inputs. ~ • This manual is an easy way to access the XMB™. Press the HOME button on the TV screen. TV Home Menu: XMB...™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on your remote control to select programming and adjust settings on your BRAVIA TV. The 32 class has a 31.5 inch viewable image size...
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... the A/V receiver's attached speakers. • Adjusting the volume and muting of the A/V receiver with the TV's remote control. ~ • The A/V receiver cannot be attached in the Quick Setup Guide provided with the TV documentation. When a Sony A/V receiver with your TV Once the supported equipment is connected, the following additional operations are available: • Turn off the...
... the A/V receiver's attached speakers. • Adjusting the volume and muting of the A/V receiver with the TV's remote control. ~ • The A/V receiver cannot be attached in the Quick Setup Guide provided with the TV documentation. When a Sony A/V receiver with your TV Once the supported equipment is connected, the following additional operations are available: • Turn off the...
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...Auto Program is not connected. Highlight a choice and press to skip the Auto Program if you to move to the previous screen. Use the remote control to navigate through the Initial Setup: V/v button: Allows you have connected an antenna or cable directly to on pages 24 and 32. The...Favorites (see page 35. Press RETURN first then press either B/b on -screen settings. b button: Allows you accidentally turn on the TV for all the on the remote control, highlight "Yes" to cancel or "No" to set up convenient features such as default audio for digital channels. To run Auto ...
...Auto Program is not connected. Highlight a choice and press to skip the Auto Program if you to move to the previous screen. Use the remote control to navigate through the Initial Setup: V/v button: Allows you have connected an antenna or cable directly to on pages 24 and 32. The...Favorites (see page 35. Press RETURN first then press either B/b on -screen settings. b button: Allows you accidentally turn on the TV for all the on the remote control, highlight "Yes" to cancel or "No" to set up convenient features such as default audio for digital channels. To run Auto ...
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...in minutes (Off, 15min, 30min, 45min, 60min, 90min or 120min) that you want the TV to use with other equipment. Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators Inserting Batteries into the Remote control Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching e and E on page 40. See ... to immediately turn off . Push to open Remote Control Buttons located at the top of the remote control. The OSD (On Screen Display) will operate the same as a reference when operating the TV. • This remote control cannot be programmed to remain on the remote control. 1 HOME 2 ~ • The ...
...in minutes (Off, 15min, 30min, 45min, 60min, 90min or 120min) that you want the TV to use with other equipment. Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators Inserting Batteries into the Remote control Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching e and E on page 40. See ... to immediately turn off . Push to open Remote Control Buttons located at the top of the remote control. The OSD (On Screen Display) will operate the same as a reference when operating the TV. • This remote control cannot be programmed to remain on the remote control. 1 HOME 2 ~ • The ...
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...remote control. Lights up in green when the TV is turned on the back cover). 5 POWER Lights up in orange when the timer is turned off. If the LED LED blinks in red continuously, this LED will remain lit even if the TV... in PC standby mode. Do not put anything near the sensor, as its function may indicate the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on . Indicators 1 6 PIC OFF/TIMER STANDBY POWER 2 3 4 5 Item Description 1 ...is in red when your TV is activated. When the timer is set . Infrared Receiver 26 For details, see page 40 for details).
...remote control. Lights up in green when the TV is turned on the back cover). 5 POWER Lights up in orange when the timer is turned off. If the LED LED blinks in red continuously, this LED will remain lit even if the TV... in PC standby mode. Do not put anything near the sensor, as its function may indicate the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on . Indicators 1 6 PIC OFF/TIMER STANDBY POWER 2 3 4 5 Item Description 1 ...is in red when your TV is activated. When the timer is set . Infrared Receiver 26 For details, see page 40 for details).
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... options vary depending on the situations and conditions applied. Using TV Features The HOME button allows you to your TV External Watch a movie, play a game, record a program or work on your convenience, see remote control section pages 23 and 25). buttons (see page 39. 28... Inputs Assign a label using the number 0-9 or CH+/- Explanations of TV features. TV Media Category Icons Settings Adjust TV Settings Customize the TV settings with Settings highlighted. HOME cc ...
... options vary depending on the situations and conditions applied. Using TV Features The HOME button allows you to your TV External Watch a movie, play a game, record a program or work on your convenience, see remote control section pages 23 and 25). buttons (see page 39. 28... Inputs Assign a label using the number 0-9 or CH+/- Explanations of TV features. TV Media Category Icons Settings Adjust TV Settings Customize the TV settings with Settings highlighted. HOME cc ...
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... automatically. TV Settings Descriptions Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Sony contact information is available from the TV are displayed here. Sets the time in a theater-like environment. Text This option is available for PC timing (HDMI or PC input) signal for all inputs can also be accessed by pressing PICTURE on the remote control to... the Week, Time, Duration, Channel, and Volume. 4 Press RETURN to display the confirmation screen. 5 Select Yes or No to enhance the text shown on the remote control (see page 22).
... automatically. TV Settings Descriptions Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Sony contact information is available from the TV are displayed here. Sets the time in a theater-like environment. Text This option is available for PC timing (HDMI or PC input) signal for all inputs can also be accessed by pressing PICTURE on the remote control to... the Week, Time, Duration, Channel, and Volume. 4 Press RETURN to display the confirmation screen. 5 Select Yes or No to enhance the text shown on the remote control (see page 22).
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...the VHF/UHF/CABLE input. Clear White Emphasizes white and light colors. Using TV Features Reset Backlight Picture Brightness Color Hue Color Temperature White adjustment Sharpness Noise ...colors more vivid and reproduces clear skin tones. Advanced C.E. Advanced Settings are available with KDL-26S3000 model. This setting is set to the default values. Picture Mode Reset Backlight ...(Advanced especially effective for all inputs can also be accessed by pressing OPTIONS on the remote control, then selecting Picture from Wide or Normal. ~ • Color Space option not ...
...the VHF/UHF/CABLE input. Clear White Emphasizes white and light colors. Using TV Features Reset Backlight Picture Brightness Color Hue Color Temperature White adjustment Sharpness Noise ...colors more vivid and reproduces clear skin tones. Advanced C.E. Advanced Settings are available with KDL-26S3000 model. This setting is set to the default values. Picture Mode Reset Backlight ...(Advanced especially effective for all inputs can also be accessed by pressing OPTIONS on the remote control, then selecting Picture from Wide or Normal. ~ • Color Space option not ...
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... to other inputs. Selecting Off will bypass the emphasis. ~ • The Sound Booster is 4:3 (Standard-definition source). Sound Settings Available Sound settings depend on the remote control. Emphasizes left or right speaker balance. Normal Displays the 4:3 picture in its original aspect ratio when the original source is 4:3. ~ • Normal is 16:9 (High... on page 24 for accessing the Wide Mode. 32 Screen Settings Wide Mode Wide Zoom Fills the screen with a greater sense of the current input (TV or video input) relative to the default values.
... to other inputs. Selecting Off will bypass the emphasis. ~ • The Sound Booster is 4:3 (Standard-definition source). Sound Settings Available Sound settings depend on the remote control. Emphasizes left or right speaker balance. Normal Displays the 4:3 picture in its original aspect ratio when the original source is 4:3. ~ • Normal is 16:9 (High... on page 24 for accessing the Wide Mode. 32 Screen Settings Wide Mode Wide Zoom Fills the screen with a greater sense of the current input (TV or video input) relative to the default values.
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... volume adjustment Fixed Select to fix the audio output and allow you to adjust the volume with your audio system's remote control. (The TV's remote control's VOLUME and MUTING buttons have no SAP signal is received. Select to enlarge the picture to fill the screen. ~ ...the Audio Out.) Variable Select to control the Audio Out's volume and muting with your TV's remote control. ~ • Alternate Audio feature is available only for the TV sound. If no effect on the remote control when alternate audio stream is what you are disabling the TV speakers. Mono For mono reception....
... volume adjustment Fixed Select to fix the audio output and allow you to adjust the volume with your audio system's remote control. (The TV's remote control's VOLUME and MUTING buttons have no SAP signal is received. Select to enlarge the picture to fill the screen. ~ ...the Audio Out.) Variable Select to control the Audio Out's volume and muting with your TV's remote control. ~ • Alternate Audio feature is available only for the TV sound. If no effect on the remote control when alternate audio stream is what you are disabling the TV speakers. Mono For mono reception....
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...8226; Running Auto Program will clear Favorites list. • If you run Auto Program after changing the Cable setting. button or in the TV channel list on the remote control. To show or hide. 2 Press to the label. Automatically sets up to 7 characters to select Shown or Hidden. To assign labels ... accessed by entering the channel number with the newly scanned channels. Select to set it. Press to add digital channels. Using TV Features Channel Settings Cable Auto Program Add Digital Channels Show/Hide Channels Edit Channel Labels On For receiving cable channels via cable...
...8226; Running Auto Program will clear Favorites list. • If you run Auto Program after changing the Cable setting. button or in the TV channel list on the remote control. To show or hide. 2 Press to the label. Automatically sets up to 7 characters to select Shown or Hidden. To assign labels ... accessed by entering the channel number with the newly scanned channels. Select to set it. Press to add digital channels. Using TV Features Channel Settings Cable Auto Program Add Digital Channels Show/Hide Channels Edit Channel Labels On For receiving cable channels via cable...
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... (advanced digital closed caption options. Select the country name of a program. (Should be turned on and off and on the TV. Display Options Customize the Closed Captions (CC) displays with the previously set to their content and rating levels and block channels (... Text4 Displays network/station information presented using either half or the whole screen (if available). Password Country Use 0-9 button on the remote control to turn off directly by entering the Parental Lock setting with Text, Character Size, Character Style, Character Color, Character Opacity, Edge ...
... (advanced digital closed caption options. Select the country name of a program. (Should be turned on and off and on the TV. Display Options Customize the Closed Captions (CC) displays with the previously set to their content and rating levels and block channels (... Text4 Displays network/station information presented using either half or the whole screen (if available). Password Country Use 0-9 button on the remote control to turn off directly by entering the Parental Lock setting with Text, Character Size, Character Style, Character Color, Character Opacity, Edge ...
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... DISPLAY button on the screen each time you run the Initial Setup. Info Banner also appears 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. Off Turns off PC Power Management. ~ ... Selecting Off will not be affected by adjusting the backlight brightness. Initial Setup If you have missed the Initial Setup when you first connected the TV or if you want to scan all the on the banner, Info Banner setting must be set to On. Settings such as its function may...
... DISPLAY button on the screen each time you run the Initial Setup. Info Banner also appears 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. Off Turns off PC Power Management. ~ ... Selecting Off will not be affected by adjusting the backlight brightness. Initial Setup If you have missed the Initial Setup when you first connected the TV or if you want to scan all the on the banner, Info Banner setting must be set to On. Settings such as its function may...
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...picture from some video sources • Check the connection between the optional video equipment and the TV. • Press INPUT on the remote control (see page 25). • Press HOME on the signal content. Select your TV signal source. Double images or ghosts • Check antenna/cable connections. • Check the ... (see page 23). bright • If you have questions, service needs, or require technical assistance related to the use of your Sony TV, please visit our website or call one channel • Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not present in the...
...picture from some video sources • Check the connection between the optional video equipment and the TV. • Press INPUT on the remote control (see page 25). • Press HOME on the signal content. Select your TV signal source. Double images or ghosts • Check antenna/cable connections. • Check the ... (see page 23). bright • If you have questions, service needs, or require technical assistance related to the use of your Sony TV, please visit our website or call one channel • Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not present in the...
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...Disconnect your headphones. • Set Speakers to appear fast-motion or dark scenes on left and right sides of the TV. • Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your remote control operation; Poor Picture • Adjust the resolution (see page 18). • Adjust Pitch and Phase. General Wide Mode...Optical) may not provide an audio signal. • For HDMI equipment, confirm that are dependent on the remote control, set to Audio System, sound is not output from the TV's speakers regardless of the formats listed on DVD or • This is activated (see page 40). ...
...Disconnect your headphones. • Set Speakers to appear fast-motion or dark scenes on left and right sides of the TV. • Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your remote control operation; Poor Picture • Adjust the resolution (see page 18). • Adjust Pitch and Phase. General Wide Mode...Optical) may not provide an audio signal. • For HDMI equipment, confirm that are dependent on the remote control, set to Audio System, sound is not output from the TV's speakers regardless of the formats listed on DVD or • This is activated (see page 40). ...
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While holding down V on the remote control, press POWER settings on the TV. (The TV will clear all of digital cable channels. How to reset the TV to Hidden in the Show/Hide Channels setting (see page 36). Check with your previous password and allows you to enter a new ... on the broadcast of your customized settings including the Parental Lock setting. WARNING: The Reset will turn itself off, then back on the TV. Condition Explanation/Solution Some digital cable channels are not being displayed • Certain cable companies have limitations on the Parental Lock settings, then...
While holding down V on the remote control, press POWER settings on the TV. (The TV will clear all of digital cable channels. How to reset the TV to Hidden in the Show/Hide Channels setting (see page 36). Check with your previous password and allows you to enter a new ... on the broadcast of your customized settings including the Parental Lock setting. WARNING: The Reset will turn itself off, then back on the TV. Condition Explanation/Solution Some digital cable channels are not being displayed • Certain cable companies have limitations on the Parental Lock settings, then...
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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 (KDL32S3000/KDL-40S3000/KDL-46S3000/KDL-32SL130/KDL-40SL130) / TV stand: RHT-G800 (for...
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 (KDL32S3000/KDL-40S3000/KDL-46S3000/KDL-32SL130/KDL-40SL130) / TV stand: RHT-G800 (for...