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Question posted by joeick1 on May 28th, 2015

Hdmi Input Doesn't Work

hdmi doesn't work you can hear the sound but the screen is blurry ant see nothing everything else works fine

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Answer #1: Posted by TheWiz on May 29th, 2015 7:07 AM
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Try using a different HDMI cable with a different device to try and eliminate the TV as the problem (or use that same device and HDMI cable on a different TV). If you experience the same issue then the HDMI input on the TV is broken.

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Operating Instructions - Page 4

...TV incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. If the provided plug does not fit into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to view encrypted digital programming. This television...A security card provided by BBE Sound, Inc. WEGA, WEGA GATE, Steady Sound, Digital Reality Creation and CineMotion are trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. To Sony Dealers For...
Operating Instructions - Page 9

...TV........... 14 TV Controls and Connectors 15 Front Panel 15 Side Panel 16 Rear Panel 17 Connecting the TV Overview 19 Making Video and Audio Connections 19 About Using S VIDEO 20 About Using HDMI...Computer 39 Camcorder or "PlayStation 40 Audio Receiver 40 Watching the TV Overview 41 Inserting Batteries into the...in WEGA GATE 55 Using External Inputs in WEGA GATE 56 Using Photo in ...
Operating Instructions - Page 11

See page 98 for models KDL-V26XBR1, KDL-V32XBR1 and KDL-V40XBR1. The DRC Palette option lets you for purchasing this Sony LCD digital TV. s Parental Control: V-Chip technology allows parents to block unsuitable programming from any sound fragmentation or jitter noise. Introducing the TV Introducing the TV Welcome Package Contents Features Thank you customize the level of ...
Operating Instructions - Page 12

... the TV's rear panel CableCARD slot. The factory setting is provided by your cable TV company about CableCARD service details, limitations, pricing, and availability. The CableCARD device, which is Off. The effect from the Light Sensor depends on the setting of up to receive not only standard definition but also high definition television. s HDMI (High...
Operating Instructions - Page 15

...Contacting Sony" on . Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (for both TV and PC input. When it is set by setting Power Management to On in ... for PC input is turned off. For details, see page 86. Receives IR signals from the remote control. Outputs audio signal. 15 TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel Introducing the TV Introducing the TV 5 PIC ...
Operating Instructions - Page 16

...- + or -. On the WEGA GATE screen, these buttons serve as right/left + VOLUME...TV and USB device, such as a reference when operating the TV. 16 Press repeatedly to cycle through the video equipment connected to the TV's video inputs... TV Side Panel Left side 1 2 3 4 R AUDIO L(MONO)VIDEO PR/CR PB/CB Y (1080i/720p/480p/480i) VIDEO/HD/DVD IN 2 Right side POWER CHANNEL 5 6 VOLUME TV/VIDEO...
Operating Instructions - Page 18

... Laboratories. DIGITAL) 6 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) Connect to the left side panel of Dolby Laboratories. 18 qa VHF/UHF RF input that connects to receive not only standard definition but also high definition television. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of the TV. 4 HD/DVD 4/5 IN (1080i/720p/ 480p/480i)/ L-AUDIO-R Connect to...
Operating Instructions - Page 19

... and cable TV company. If you must connect your TV and connected devices will need to below. Connecting the TV Connecting the TV Overview Your new LCD TV can be equipped...you use the inputs that enter your TV correctly and choose the correct display format (see page 20). 19 Best Video Performance Connector type Separate audio connection required HDMI (High-Definition ...
Operating Instructions - Page 20

...need to connect audio cables for sound, as DVI connector is for improved picture quality (compared to an A/V cable). HDMI-to white, etc. Audio cable About Using HDMI to connectors. Both are often...of TV S VIDEO 1 3 S VIDEO Equipment with DVI connector to this TV, you will also need to -DVI cable or an HDMI adapter (not supplied). Connect red to red, white to -DVI Cable HDMI ...
Operating Instructions - Page 21

... all channels ❑ No VCR Satellite Receiver 24 Digital Cable Box or Digital Satellite Receiver 25 Equipment with HDMI Connection 26 Equipment with DVI Connection 27 Equipment with Digital Audio (OPTICAL) 28 If you are not provided ...and 34. If you plan to switch back and forth between the TV's VHF/UHF and CABLE inputs. Switch the TV's input between Press ANT to connect a VCR.
Operating Instructions - Page 22

... forth between the cable box and Press ANT to operate the cable Program the remote control. See "Programming the Remote box Control" on page 29. Switch the TV's input between the TV's VHF/UHF antenna (scrambled channels) and CABLE (unscrambled) inputs. 22 Use the cable box Tune the TV to the channel the cable box is...
Operating Instructions - Page 27

... R R VIDEO IN HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) When using an HDMI-to-DVI cable or an adaptor. then connect to the HDMI input on your TV. 27 Connecting the TV Connecting the TV Equipment with DVI Connection Disconnect all power sources before making any connections If you can connect to...
Operating Instructions - Page 40

...red, white to white, etc. 40 Rear of TV Camcorder "PlayStation" Cables are often color-coded to the TV's L (MONO) audio input jack. Connecting the TV Camcorder or "PlayStation" Disconnect all ... output Audio Receiver For improved sound quality, you have a mono camcorder, connect its audio output jack to connectors. Use an audio cable to connect the TV's AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) ...
Operating Instructions - Page 44

... the button is lit. To check if the code works Aim your TV's remote control to operate Sony brand video equipment. If no code is input within 10 seconds, you must perform the step 1 again.... In some cases, you want 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...
Operating Instructions - Page 79

... Center Vertical Center Select to an equal aspect ratio that Auto Adjustment may not work well with certain input signals. Press B or b and press to fill the display area. A ...phase of the picture when the TV receives an input signal from the connected PC. In such cases, manually adjust the options below. The PC Input Screen setting includes the following options: Option...
Operating Instructions - Page 94

...screen (this is in the DRC Palette setting (see page 75). ❑ When the HDMI IN input is especially common with theatrical releases). In the Audio setting (see page 75). 94 Your TV will show very fine...sure the MTS option is set to Fixed (in order to output the sound to Auto SAP or Mono, when it might be input. Also, if you use your program provider). If already set to ...
Operating Instructions - Page 95

...page 67), or in the TV's memory (see page 80). not start Cannot see files in the TV's memory (see page 80). ❑ Press ANT to select the CABLE input (see page 42). Viewer... maximum number of files the Photo/Video Viewer can view the files in screen. USB Problem Possible Remedies USB device does not work correctly. ❑ Attached unsupported USB device. This is a result of ...
Operating Instructions - Page 97

... Remedies How to reset the TV to factory ❑ Turn on front panel is ❑ When lit, indicates that the timer is set (see page 90). Cannot record digital channels ❑ Only analog channels can be recorded to temporarily unblock channels. Lost password ❑ On the password screen (see page 85). TIMER LED...
Operating Instructions - Page 98

Other Information Specifications Television system: American TV standard Channel coverage: VHF: 2-13/UHF: 14-69/CATV: 1-125 Antenna: 75-ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF Screen size (measured diagonally): KDL-V26XBR1: 26 inches KDL-V32XBR1: 32 inches KDL-V40XBR1: 40 inches Panel System: LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel Display resolution (horizontal × vertical): 1,366 pixels ...
Operating Instructions - Page 99

... Alternate Audio 49 Alternate Video 49 ANT button 42 Antenna, WEGA GATE 53, 55 Applications settings 70,...72 Color Temp., PC Input 73 Color, adjusting 71 Connecting Audio receiver 40 Cable box 22-23 Camcorder 40 DVD player 37-38...(1080i/720p/480p/ 480i), described 18 HDMI IN jack, described 18 Headphones jack, described 16 High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) 19 Horizontal Center 79 Hue, adjusting...

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