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Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the TV. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No.
Canadian ICES-003. Safety Operate the TV only on 120-240 V AC. Use the AC power cord specified by Sony and suitable for the voltage where you use The plug is designed, for safety purposes, to fit into the wall outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.
For your safety, unplug the AC power cord when wiring cables. Cable wiring Take care not to catch your feet on the cables. It may damage the TV. Electric shock Do not touch the AC power cord or the TV with a wet hand.
If using a chemically pretreated cloth, please follow the instruction provided on the package. MAGNETIC INFLUENCE This TV contains a strong magnet in the speaker unit that generates a magnetic field. Keep any items susceptible to magnetic fields away from the speaker.
Placement for viewing It is recommended to watch the TV at a distance of 3 - 7 times that of the screen height, and in moderate brightness. Watching the TV for too long or in a dark room may cause eye fatigue.
TV. The image may be uneven or the LCD panel may be damaged. If the TV is used in a cold place, a smear may occur in the picture or the picture may become dark. This does not indicate a failure. These phenomenon improve as the temperature rises.
When Connecting to Optional Equipment ...14 Installing the TV ...16 Preventing the TV from Toppling Over...16 Bundling the Connecting Cables ...17 Adjusting the Viewing Angle of the TV ...17 Setting Up the Channel List - Initial Setup...18 Basic Operations Remote Control ...19 TV Controls...21...
Getting Started Welcome to the World of Thank you for purchasing this Sony LCD Color Television. This manual is for model KLV-23S200A, KVL-26S200A, KLV-32S200A and KLV-40S200A. The packing box contains accessories that are listed on page For optimum picture performance, your new BRAVIA TV is capable of...
You can also enjoy high definition programming by subscribing to high definition cable service or high definition satellite service. Make sure you connect these components to your TV via the HDMI or component video (with audio) input on the back of your TV.
List” on page 18 after completing your connections. Getting Started VHF/UHF HD/DVD IN VIDEO IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) (MONO) AUDIO AUDIO Rear of TV VHF/UHF HD/DVD IN VIDEO IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) (MONO) AUDIO AUDIO Rear of TV...
Connect to the composite video and audio output jacks on your camcorder or other video VIDEO/ equipment such as video game equipment. L (MONO)- If you have mono equipment, connect its audio output jack to the TV’s L (MONO) R AUDIO audio input jack. 3 Headphones Connects to your headphones.
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RF input that connects to your Cable or VHF/UHF antenna. Component video (YP ) or HDMI connection is necessary to view 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i formats. Note that this TV displays all format types of picture in its native resolution of 1,366 dots × 768 lines. HDMI-to-DVI cable...
Be sure to take measures to prevent the TV from toppling over and causing injury. The supplied wood screw may not be used depending on the type of TV stand. In this case, or when the securing strength is not enough, prepare commercial screws to fit to the TV stand.
You can bundle the connecting cables as illustrated below. Connecting Cables Adjusting the This TV can be adjusted within the angles shown below. Viewing Angle of the Adjust the angle left and right (swivel for all models except for KLV-23S200A) 15°...
The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn on your TV for the first time. If you do not want to set up the channels at this time, you can do it later by selecting the Auto Program option in the Channel Setup settings (see page 36).
Skip function. Press repeatedly until the TV displays the time in minutes (Off, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90 or 120) that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off. To cancel Sleep Timer, press SLEEP repeatedly until Sleep Off appears.
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TOOLS Press to display the Tools Menu that is associated with your current input: TV or External Inputs. (See page 25, 27, 30, 35 and 36.) qg 0 - 9 ENT Press 0 - 9 to select a channel; the channel changes after two seconds.
Lights up in green when the Picture Off feature is activated. Lights up in orange when the TIMER LED timer is set. When the timer is set, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is turned off. For details, see page 32.
Using the Menus Overview of MENU MENU provides one button access for controlling your TV. It enables you to perform a variety of tasks intuitively with a control panel on the screen rather than a variety of remote control button presses.
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(see page 36). Favorite Channels can be accessed directly from Edit Favorites. The TV List feature lets you select TV programs from a list of channel labels. You can assign a label to the channel (see page 36). TV List The Settings feature lets you enter the settings screen.
Select to reduce the noise level of connected equipment, and the VHF/UHF input. Select from Auto, High, Medium, Low and Off. Auto is only available when you are watching TV. It is not available when Target Input is set to All Inputs.
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Using the Menus Option Description Advanced Settings Reset Only available in Black Corrector “Custom Picture Mode” Contrast Enhancer Gamma Clear White Live Color MPEG Noise Reduction If the function is set to High, it will reduce the sharpness of the pictures. Resets all the advanced settings to the default settings.
Mono Settings will be applied to “All Inputs” (ex: TV is showing Video 1. Changes to the picture settings affect TV, Video1 - Video7) Settings will be applied to only the “Current Input” (ex: TV is showing Video 1.
Full Zoom Auto Wide Settings will be applied to “All Inputs” (ex: TV is showing Video 1. Changes to the picture settings affect TV, Video1 - Video7) Settings will be applied to only the “Current Input” (ex: TV is showing Video 1.
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Allows you to move the position of the picture left and right. Press B/b and press Horizontal Center feature is useful if TV is connected to game equipment. Vertical Center Allows you to move the position of the picture up and down. Available only in Zoom mode.
Text3,Text4 Caption Vision can also be accessed using the TOOLS button on the remote control when in TV and External Inputs (with the exception of PC input). Info Banner Set to On or Off. When on, displays the program name and the remaining time (if the broadcaster offers this service).
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Select Country Label Video Inputs Allows you to identify A/V equipment you connected to the TV, such as a VCR, DVD, etc. For example, if you have a DVD player connected to the VIDEO 4 jack, you can select the label DVD for the Video 4 input.
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120 min) that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off automatically. You can use the Timer to turn the TV on, turn it off, or tune it to a specific channel at a scheduled time. Timer feature will not be available until you set the Current Time.
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When Speaker is set to Off, the audio output from your audio system can be controlled by the TV’s remote control. When Speaker is set to Off, the audio output of the TV is fixed. Use your audio receiver’s remote control to adjust the volume (and other audio settings) through your audio system.
This temporarily turns the parental control feature off. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off the TV. When the TV is turned on again, your Parental Lock settings are reactivated. All children and general audience.
Resets the current setting to the default values, except Wide Mode and Power Management. Auto Adjustment Select to automatically adjust the display position and phase of the picture when the TV receives an input signal from the connected PC. Note that Auto Adjustment may not work well with certain input signals.
Favorite Channels can also be set using the TOOLS button on the remote control. Auto Program Automatically sets up the channel list on the TV for all receivable channels. Select Auto Program. Select OK to start Auto Program. When Auto Program is done, the Show/Hide Channels screen will appear.
Other Information Troubleshooting If you have additional questions, service needs, or required technical assistance related to the use of your Sony TV, please visit our website or call one of the following numbers: http://www.sony.com/TVsupport 1-877-899-SONY(7669) in Canada Problem No picture.
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(page 31). ❑ Turn on the TV. While holding down the the POWER button on the TV. (The TV will turn itself off, then back on again.) Release the button. WARNING: The Reset will clear all of your customized settings including Parental Lock setting.
TV, especially to determine the strength of the wall for withstanding the TV’s weight. For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that you use the Wall-Mount Bracket model designed for your TV and the wall-mounting of your TV should be performed by Sony dealers or licensed contractors.
When screws are removed, lift the TV out. Make sure that you carry out this task with two people. Do not attempt to lift the TV by your self. For bracket installation, refer to the instruction guide provided by the Wall- Mount Bracket model for your TV.
This TV's PC Input does not support interlaced signals. This TV's PC Input supports signals in the above chart with a 60Hz vertical frequency. For the best picture quality, it is recommended to use signals with a 60Hz vertical frequency from a personal computer.
Other Information Specifications For All Models Television system: NTSC American TV standard Channel coverage: Terrestrial 2-69 Cable 1-125 Antenna: 75-ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF Panel System: LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel Display resolution (horizontal × vertical): 1,366 dots × 768 lines...
480i), described HDMI IN jack, described Headphones jack, described , 35 Horizontal Center Info Banner Infrared Receiver (IR)/ Light Sensor , 40 Installing the TV on a wall JUMP button Label Channels Label Video Inputs Language Light Sensor Described Setting...