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...buildup, do not block the ventilation openings. CAUTION Use the following WALL-MOUNT BRACKET. KDL-V26XBR1 KDL-V32XBR1 KDL-V40XBR1 SONY WALL-MOUNT BRACKET MODEL NO. s Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for installing the specified product. s The plug is designed, for the voltage ... direct sunlight. Note on a circuit different from a cold to a warm location, or if the room temperature changes suddenly, the picture may cause harmful interference to rain or moisture. Address: 16450 W. Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Canadian ICES-...
...buildup, do not block the ventilation openings. CAUTION Use the following WALL-MOUNT BRACKET. KDL-V26XBR1 KDL-V32XBR1 KDL-V40XBR1 SONY WALL-MOUNT BRACKET MODEL NO. s Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for installing the specified product. s The plug is designed, for the voltage ... direct sunlight. Note on a circuit different from a cold to a warm location, or if the room temperature changes suddenly, the picture may cause harmful interference to rain or moisture. Address: 16450 W. Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Canadian ICES-...
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...the AC power cord from the screen, wipe it and ask your dealer or Sony service center to an AC power socket outlet with a polarized AC power cord ... cloth, please follow the instruction provided on the information label. When the unit is operating, unplug the TV and consult your electrician to grasp the plug when disconnecting the AC power cord. s Do not convert or...the AC power cord. If not, it may result in electric shock. s If the picture becomes dark after using the TV for long periods of power source indicated on the package. AC Power Cord If you are...
...the AC power cord from the screen, wipe it and ask your dealer or Sony service center to an AC power socket outlet with a polarized AC power cord ... cloth, please follow the instruction provided on the information label. When the unit is operating, unplug the TV and consult your electrician to grasp the plug when disconnecting the AC power cord. s Do not convert or...the AC power cord. If not, it may result in electric shock. s If the picture becomes dark after using the TV for long periods of power source indicated on the package. AC Power Cord If you are...
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...dark, flickers, or does not appear, the fluorescent lamp has run down and should be uneven or the LCD panel may occur when still pictures are displayed continuously. If you carry the TV in a wet basement, or near water - Be sure to trouble your neighbors. s As the glass surface...the unit. Should either contact your eyes or mouth, rinse the contacted area thoroughly with the installation instructions. 6 LCD screen s Although the LCD screen is in the specified manner Carrying the TV requires at the unit. This is a structural property of a wall-mount bracket. The image may be moved...
...dark, flickers, or does not appear, the fluorescent lamp has run down and should be uneven or the LCD panel may occur when still pictures are displayed continuously. If you carry the TV in a wet basement, or near water - Be sure to trouble your neighbors. s As the glass surface...the unit. Should either contact your eyes or mouth, rinse the contacted area thoroughly with the installation instructions. 6 LCD screen s Although the LCD screen is in the specified manner Carrying the TV requires at the unit. This is a structural property of a wall-mount bracket. The image may be moved...
Operating Instructions
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...Along with the near-HD equivalent by digital mapping processing. Some of the features that allows 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 ... for models KDL-V26XBR1, KDL-V32XBR1 and KDL-V40XBR1. This engine features unique Sony technology, including: • The first step in wide screen (16:9) mode. s WEGA Engine: Delivers superb picture quality from younger viewers. (Continued) 11 Introducing the TV Introducing the TV Welcome Package ...
...Along with the near-HD equivalent by digital mapping processing. Some of the features that allows 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 ... for models KDL-V26XBR1, KDL-V32XBR1 and KDL-V40XBR1. This engine features unique Sony technology, including: • The first step in wide screen (16:9) mode. s WEGA Engine: Delivers superb picture quality from younger viewers. (Continued) 11 Introducing the TV Introducing the TV Welcome Package ...
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...with access to 16 favorite channels without the need for a set-top box - The CableCARD device, which is provided by your cable TV company, is Off. The effect from the Light Sensor depends on the setting of up to digitally encrypted cable channels - HDMI supports enhanced... optimized to navigate a list of Picture Mode and Power Saving. The factory setting is inserted into the TV's rear panel CableCARD slot. Introducing the TV s CableCARD™ slot: Provides cable subscribers with your cable TV company about CableCARD device in this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video ...
...with access to 16 favorite channels without the need for a set-top box - The CableCARD device, which is provided by your cable TV company, is Off. The effect from the Light Sensor depends on the setting of up to digitally encrypted cable channels - HDMI supports enhanced... optimized to navigate a list of Picture Mode and Power Saving. The factory setting is inserted into the TV's rear panel CableCARD slot. Introducing the TV s CableCARD™ slot: Provides cable subscribers with your cable TV company about CableCARD device in this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video ...
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... 5 Speaker Description When lit, indicates that the Picture Off feature is turned off. The standby mode for details, see page 86. When it is turned on page 2). For details, see "Contacting Sony" on . Do not put anything near the sensor, as its function may indicate the TV needs servicing (see page 90. The...
... 5 Speaker Description When lit, indicates that the Picture Off feature is turned off. The standby mode for details, see page 86. When it is turned on page 2). For details, see "Contacting Sony" on . Do not put anything near the sensor, as its function may indicate the TV needs servicing (see page 90. The...
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...suitable plug adaptor (not supplied). 5 POWER Press to turn on your USB device. Press repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the TV's video inputs. 9 WEGA GATE Press to confirm the selection or setting in the Setup VIDEO/(MONO) settings, the component video function will be ...preferentially activated (see page 86). Y PB/CB PR/CR Component video provides better picture quality than the composite video (3) connection. 3 VIDEO/HD/DVD Connect to the composite video and audio output jacks on and off the...
...suitable plug adaptor (not supplied). 5 POWER Press to turn on your USB device. Press repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the TV's video inputs. 9 WEGA GATE Press to confirm the selection or setting in the Setup VIDEO/(MONO) settings, the component video function will be ...preferentially activated (see page 86). Y PB/CB PR/CR Component video provides better picture quality than the composite video (3) connection. 3 VIDEO/HD/DVD Connect to the composite video and audio output jacks on and off the...
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..."Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of your VHF/UHF antenna. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Component video provides better picture quality than the composite video (3) connection. 3 VIDEO 1/3 IN VIDEO/ L (MONO)AUDIO-R Connect to the composite video and audio output jacks.... 8 CableCARD slot CableCARD device provides cable subscribers with access to other video equipment that connects to the optical audio input of the TV. 4 HD/DVD 4/5 IN (1080i/720p/ 480p/480i)/ L-AUDIO-R Connect to receive not only standard definition but also high definition...
..."Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of your VHF/UHF antenna. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Component video provides better picture quality than the composite video (3) connection. 3 VIDEO 1/3 IN VIDEO/ L (MONO)AUDIO-R Connect to the composite video and audio output jacks.... 8 CableCARD slot CableCARD device provides cable subscribers with access to other video equipment that connects to the optical audio input of the TV. 4 HD/DVD 4/5 IN (1080i/720p/ 480p/480i)/ L-AUDIO-R Connect to receive not only standard definition but also high definition...
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...TV Connecting the TV Overview Your new LCD TV can be equipped with the exception of video connectors available these days. If you use the inputs that are connecting a DVI-equipped device to below. Your TV comes with all types of connectors with this TV (see "Using the WIDE Button" on your devices that enter your TV...75-ohm coaxial cable to output in signal deterioration. When connecting your TV and connected devices will need to receive optimum picture quality signal. To display clear crisp pictures, you are available on page 50). It is necessary when you ...
...TV Connecting the TV Overview Your new LCD TV can be equipped with the exception of video connectors available these days. If you use the inputs that are connecting a DVI-equipped device to below. Your TV comes with all types of connectors with this TV (see "Using the WIDE Button" on your devices that enter your TV...75-ohm coaxial cable to output in signal deterioration. When connecting your TV and connected devices will need to receive optimum picture quality signal. To display clear crisp pictures, you are available on page 50). It is necessary when you ...
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...you will need to use an adapter. Example of an S VIDEO Connection Rear of TV S VIDEO 1 3 S VIDEO Equipment with DVI connector to this TV, you will also need to use separate audio cables for improved picture quality (compared to an A/V cable). Audio cable About Using HDMI to DVI Adapter...S VIDEO cable VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R VIDEO IN Cables are connecting has an S VIDEO jack (shown at your local electronics store. Connecting the TV About Using S VIDEO If the optional equipment you are often color-coded to connectors. HDMI-to white, etc. Connect red to red, white to -...
...you will need to use an adapter. Example of an S VIDEO Connection Rear of TV S VIDEO 1 3 S VIDEO Equipment with DVI connector to this TV, you will also need to use separate audio cables for improved picture quality (compared to an A/V cable). Audio cable About Using HDMI to DVI Adapter...S VIDEO cable VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R VIDEO IN Cables are connecting has an S VIDEO jack (shown at your local electronics store. Connecting the TV About Using S VIDEO If the optional equipment you are often color-coded to connectors. HDMI-to white, etc. Connect red to red, white to -...
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...Box or Digital Satellite Receiver Disconnect all format types of picture in 1080i, 720p, 480i and 480p. This TV displays all power sources before making any connections. 1... a component video cable to connect the YPBPR jacks of the digital cable box or digital satellite receiver to the TV's AUDIO IN jacks. Component video (Y PB/CB PR/CR) connection is necessary to view digital broadcastings in ...Digital cable box or Satellite receiver RF coaxial cable Audio cable Component video cable Y PB/CB PR/CR Rear of TV 4 Y PB/CB 5 OPTICAL OUT PR/CR L AUDIO R HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) ...
...Box or Digital Satellite Receiver Disconnect all format types of picture in 1080i, 720p, 480i and 480p. This TV displays all power sources before making any connections. 1... a component video cable to connect the YPBPR jacks of the digital cable box or digital satellite receiver to the TV's AUDIO IN jacks. Component video (Y PB/CB PR/CR) connection is necessary to view digital broadcastings in ...Digital cable box or Satellite receiver RF coaxial cable Audio cable Component video cable Y PB/CB PR/CR Rear of TV 4 Y PB/CB 5 OPTICAL OUT PR/CR L AUDIO R HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) ...
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...sound. If your VCRs have S VIDEO jacks: For best picture quality, use an S VIDEO connection instead of TV 1 3 S VIDEO 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 Y PB/CB PR/CR input. 36 See ...Tape Editing Using S VIDEO jacks? VCR (playback) VCR (recording) Rear of the video cable (yellow) on your combined A/V cable. Consult your TV to the TV's A/V input jacks. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 Use A/V cables to connect the playback VCR's A/V output jacks to the...
...sound. If your VCRs have S VIDEO jacks: For best picture quality, use an S VIDEO connection instead of TV 1 3 S VIDEO 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 Y PB/CB PR/CR input. 36 See ...Tape Editing Using S VIDEO jacks? VCR (playback) VCR (recording) Rear of the video cable (yellow) on your combined A/V cable. Consult your TV to the TV's A/V input jacks. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 Use A/V cables to connect the playback VCR's A/V output jacks to the...
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z If the picture is the case, connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the HD15HD15 cable. ... as illustrated. 39 Rear of the computer. To connect a PC (personal computer) If you connect your PC to the TV, you can watch your PC is unstable, use an adapter (not supplied). If this is noisy, flickering or not clear... Phase and Pitch in the PC Screen settings on page 79. When your personal computer's display on the TV. Connecting the TV Connecting the TV Personal Computer z When connecting to an Apple Macintosh computer, use the supplied HD15-HD15 cable to connect PC...
z If the picture is the case, connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the HD15HD15 cable. ... as illustrated. 39 Rear of the computer. To connect a PC (personal computer) If you connect your PC to the TV, you can watch your PC is unstable, use an adapter (not supplied). If this is noisy, flickering or not clear... Phase and Pitch in the PC Screen settings on page 79. When your personal computer's display on the TV. Connecting the TV Connecting the TV Personal Computer z When connecting to an Apple Macintosh computer, use the supplied HD15-HD15 cable to connect PC...
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... 42 Press to replay the current program for flat setting. 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... CH 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 ...
... 42 Press to replay the current program for flat setting. 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... CH 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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...images or movies from your connected DVD player. Press to select the function of connected components. Press to pause the recording. Watching the TV Watching the TV Button qg DVD/VCR Record Buttons qh TOP MENU qj MENU qk POWER SAVING ql POWER (GREEN) w; X REC PAUSE: Press .... F1/F2 Description z REC: Press to stop the recording. x REC STOP: Press to record. Press to restore the picture. button. Press again to freeze the current picture in SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION), press to display the disc menu from the FUNCTION buttons 3. For details, see "Using Other Equipment...
...images or movies from your connected DVD player. Press to select the function of connected components. Press to pause the recording. Watching the TV Watching the TV Button qg DVD/VCR Record Buttons qh TOP MENU qj MENU qk POWER SAVING ql POWER (GREEN) w; X REC PAUSE: Press .... F1/F2 Description z REC: Press to stop the recording. x REC STOP: Press to record. Press to restore the picture. button. Press again to freeze the current picture in SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION), press to display the disc menu from the FUNCTION buttons 3. For details, see "Using Other Equipment...
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...the programming is input, the remote control automatically goes 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...try the next code listed. MUTING TV/VIDEO POWER TV POWER DVD/ SAT/ DVR VCR CABLE TV FUNCTION 1 Sony Equipment DVR DVD/VCR SAT/CABLE Programmable Code Number 772 601 (Sony Dream System) 801 (Sony Satellite Receiver) Follow the steps below to program your TV's remote control to operate the other...
...the programming is input, the remote control automatically goes 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...try the next code listed. MUTING TV/VIDEO POWER TV POWER DVD/ SAT/ DVR VCR CABLE TV FUNCTION 1 Sony Equipment DVR DVD/VCR SAT/CABLE Programmable Code Number 772 601 (Sony Dream System) 801 (Sony Satellite Receiver) Follow the steps below to program your TV's remote control to operate the other...
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...This ... To Do This ... Press ... Press ... Display SAT Guide Display SAT Menu Move highlight (cursor) Select item Switch between the TV and satellite broadcasts Press ... Remote control operation tips are provided below. Press ... Fast forward Rewind the tape Pause Press ... Activate the remote... cable box SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION) Turn on the equipment. Back to fast forward the disc when pressed during playback Search the picture forward or backward (release to disc step backward Select a track directly Display the disc menu Display the top menu Operate the ...
...This ... To Do This ... Press ... Press ... Display SAT Guide Display SAT Menu Move highlight (cursor) Select item Switch between the TV and satellite broadcasts Press ... Remote control operation tips are provided below. Press ... Fast forward Rewind the tape Pause Press ... Activate the remote... cable box SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION) Turn on the equipment. Back to fast forward the disc when pressed during playback Search the picture forward or backward (release to disc step backward Select a track directly Display the disc menu Display the top menu Operate the ...
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...operate the HDD/DVD DVR (FUNCTION) Turn on /off POWER Select the HDD F 1 Select the DVD F 2 Play H Stop x Pause X Search the picture forward or backward M or m during playback Replay Advance Move highlight (cursor) and select (DVD) Record (VCR) Change channels (VCR) Adjust tracking (VCR) ...Change volume VOL +/-, MUTING To Do This ... Watching the TV Operating a 5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV) To Do This ... Turn on /off POWER Master volume VOL +/-, MUTING Watching the TV To Do This ... Search the picture forward or backward M or m during playback Operating an AV...
...operate the HDD/DVD DVR (FUNCTION) Turn on /off POWER Select the HDD F 1 Select the DVD F 2 Play H Stop x Pause X Search the picture forward or backward M or m during playback Replay Advance Move highlight (cursor) and select (DVD) Record (VCR) Change channels (VCR) Adjust tracking (VCR) ...Change volume VOL +/-, MUTING To Do This ... Watching the TV Operating a 5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV) To Do This ... Turn on /off POWER Master volume VOL +/-, MUTING Watching the TV To Do This ... Search the picture forward or backward M or m during playback Operating an AV...
Operating Instructions
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... not available Zoom 50 When the TV receives a 720p or 1080i signal, Normal cannot be selected. Changing the wide screen mode 4:3 Original source Standard definition 16:9 Original source High definition Wide Zoom Normal Full This mode is 4:3 aspect ratio picture with a black bar at each side..., Full returns the picture to its original size. Watching the TV Using the WIDE Button Wide screen mode lets you watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in the Screen...
... not available Zoom 50 When the TV receives a 720p or 1080i signal, Normal cannot be selected. Changing the wide screen mode 4:3 Original source Standard definition 16:9 Original source High definition Wide Zoom Normal Full This mode is 4:3 aspect ratio picture with a black bar at each side..., Full returns the picture to its original size. Watching the TV Using the WIDE Button Wide screen mode lets you watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in the Screen...
Operating Instructions
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... the PIC OFF LED lights. To cancel FREEZE and return to temporarily capture a program's picture. z When Picture Off is on, the mode stays on next time you turn on the TV except Picture Off. JUMP Previous channel Using the FREEZE Button The FREEZE button allows you to normal viewing... current channel and the last channel that was selected. POWER SAVING Power Saving : Standard Power Saving : Reduced Power Saving : Picture Off 51 Watching the TV Using the JUMP Button Watching the TV The JUMP button allows you to write down information such as phone numbers, recipes, etc.
... the PIC OFF LED lights. To cancel FREEZE and return to temporarily capture a program's picture. z When Picture Off is on, the mode stays on next time you turn on the TV except Picture Off. JUMP Previous channel Using the FREEZE Button The FREEZE button allows you to normal viewing... current channel and the last channel that was selected. POWER SAVING Power Saving : Standard Power Saving : Reduced Power Saving : Picture Off 51 Watching the TV Using the JUMP Button Watching the TV The JUMP button allows you to write down information such as phone numbers, recipes, etc.