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Sony KDL-V26XBR1 Operating Instructions Manual
Sony KDL-V26XBR1 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony KDL-V26XBR1 Operating Instructions Manual

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2-662-199-11(1)
LCD Digital Color TV
Operating Instructions
KDL-V26XBR1
KDL-V32XBR1
KDL-V40XBR1
© 2005 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 2-662-199-11(1) LCD Digital Color TV Operating Instructions KDL-V26XBR1 KDL-V32XBR1 KDL-V40XBR1 © 2005 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the LCD TV, below the Sony logo, on the sticker, and also on the TV box (white label). Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    To Customers Operate the TV only on 120-240 V AC. Sufficient expertise is required for installing the Use the AC power cord specified by Sony specified product. Be sure to subcontract the and suitable for the voltage where you use...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    3) Heed all warnings. To Sony Dealers 4) Follow all instructions. For installation of SONY WALL-MOUNT BRACKET, be sure to read and follow the instructions supplied with those optional products. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth.
  • Page 5: Important Safeguards

    Wall outlet If the AC power cord is damaged, stop using it and ask your dealer or Sony service center to exchange it. Do not use a poor fitting outlet. Insert the plug fully into the outlet. If it is loose, it Batteries may cause arcing and result in fire.
  • Page 6: Lcd Screen

    Attachments Handling of broken glass and liquid crystal leakage Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer, as they may cause hazards. If the LCD panel gets damaged, crystalline liquid leakage may occur, or scattered broken glass may result. Do not touch broken glass or crystalline liquid (which is toxic), with bare hands as cuts or poisoning/ skin irritation may occur.
  • Page 7: Optional Accessories

    Placement for viewing Leave some space around the unit. Otherwise, adequate air-circulation may be blocked causing overheating and cause fire It is recommended to watch the TV at a distance of 3 to 7 times that of or damage the unit. the screen height, and in moderate brightness.
  • Page 8: Preventing The Tv From Toppling Over

    Preventing the TV from toppling over Antenna Grounding According to the National Take measures to prevent the unit from toppling over and causing injury. Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 To prevent the unit from toppling over, secure the unit to the wall or pillar.
  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Introducing the TV Connectors .............38 Welcome .............. 11 Personal Computer ........39 Package Contents.......... 11 Camcorder or “PlayStation”......40 Features............11 Audio Receiver ..........40 Installing the TV ..........13 Watching the TV Preventing the TV from Toppling Over ..13 Bundling the Connecting Cables....
  • Page 10 About USB............57 Other Information Features............57 Connecting Your Camera via the USB Overview ..............92 Interface ............57 Contacting Sony..........92 Connecting the USB Cable ......58 Troubleshooting..........92 File Compatibility..........58 Remote Control ..........92 Using the Photo/Video Viewer Index ....59 CableCARD Device........93...
  • Page 11: Introducing The Tv

    Introducing the TV Welcome Thank you for purchasing this Sony LCD digital TV. This manual is for models KDL-V26XBR1, KDL-V32XBR1 and KDL-V40XBR1. Package Contents Along with your new TV, the packing box contains a remote control, and two AA (R6) batteries. See page 98 for the complete list of packaging contents.
  • Page 12 Introducing the TV s CableCARD™ slot: Provides cable subscribers with access to digitally encrypted cable channels — without the need for a set-top box — that will enable you to receive not only standard definition but also high definition television. The CableCARD device, which is provided by your cable TV company, is inserted into the TV’s rear panel CableCARD slot.
  • Page 13: Installing The Tv

    When Mounting on a Wall Be sure to use the following optional wall-mount brackets to hang the TV on the wall. KDL-V26XBR1/KDL-V32XBR1: SU-WL31 KDL-V40XBR1: SU-PW2 See the Instruction Guide supplied with the wall-mount bracket on how to mount the TV on the wall.
  • Page 14: Bundling The Connecting Cables

    Introducing the TV Bundling the After the connections are done, organize the cables as illustrated below. Connecting Cables Attach the cable holder (supplied) to the rear of the TV ( A ), then turn the cable holder a quarter turn to the left ( B ). Push the clasp lever in to release the lock and open the cover, and then insert the cables.
  • Page 15: Tv Controls And Connectors

    TV and PC input. The standby mode for PC input is set by setting Power Management to On in the PC Setup settings. If the LED blinks in red continuously, this may indicate the TV needs servicing (see “Contacting Sony” on page 2). 4 (IR) Infrared Receives IR signals from the remote control.
  • Page 16: Side Panel

    Introducing the TV Side Panel Right side Left side POWER CHANNEL VOLUME TV/VIDEO WEGA GATE Item Description 1 USB jack Connects to the USB port on your USB device. Provides a secure digital connection between your TV and USB device, such as digital video camcorders and digital cameras. 2 VIDEO/HD/DVD Connect to your component video (YP ) and audio (L/R) output jacks of your DVD player...
  • Page 17: Rear Panel

    Introducing the TV Rear Panel R AUDIO IN L S VIDEO OPTICAL VIDEO (MONO) AUDIO AUDIO HD/DVD IN AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) (VAR/FIX) KDL-V32XBR1 KDL-V26XBR1 KDL-V40XBR1 AUDIO PC IN 7 CableCARD CABLE CABLE VHF/UHF VHF/UHF AC IN AC IN (Continued)
  • Page 18 Introducing the TV Jack Description 1 HDMI 6 IN HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital HDMI/ audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video component, such R-AUDIO IN-L as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus two-channel digital audio.
  • Page 19: Connecting The Tv

    Connecting the TV Overview Your new LCD TV can receive both analog and digital (HD and SD) broadcasting signals from antenna, satellite and cable TV company. To display clear crisp pictures, you must connect your TV correctly and choose the correct display format (see “Using the WIDE Button” on page 50).
  • Page 20: About Using Svideo

    Connecting the TV About Using S If the optional equipment you are connecting has an S VIDEO jack VIDEO (shown at left), you can use an S VIDEO cable for improved picture quality (compared to an A/V cable). Because S VIDEO carries only the video signal, you also need to connect audio cables for sound, as shown below.
  • Page 21: Basic Connections

    Connecting the TV Basic Connections The way in which you connect your TV will vary, depending on how your home receives a signal (antenna and satellite; cable and cable box) and whether or not you plan to connect a VCR. If You Are Connecting...
  • Page 22: Cable Box And Antenna

    Connecting the TV Cable Box and For best results, use this connection if: Antenna s Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as premium channels (which requires you to use a cable box), but does not scramble all channels. Before connecting a cable box, see “Using s You do not have a VCR.
  • Page 23: Cable Box

    Connecting the TV Cable Box For best results, use this connection if: s Your cable company scrambles all channels, which requires you to use a Before connecting a cable box. cable box, see “Using s You do not have a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see pages 33 and 34.) CableCARD Device”...
  • Page 24: Satellite Receiver

    Connecting the TV Satellite Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack. Use A/V and S VIDEO cables to connect the satellite receiver’s AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT jacks to the TV’s AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks. Use a coaxial cable to connect your cable to the TV’s CABLE jack, or your antenna to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack.
  • Page 25: Digital Cable Box Or Digital Satellite Receiver

    Connecting the TV Digital Cable Box Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. or Digital Satellite Connect the RF coaxial cable from the CATV or satellite dish to the Receiver input of the digital cable box or digital satellite receiver. Use a component video cable to connect the YP jacks of your digital cable box or digital satellite receiver to the TV’s component...
  • Page 26: Equipment With Hdmi Connection

    Connecting the TV Equipment with For best results, use this connection if: HDMI Connection s Your equipment has a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI). Disconnect all power sources before making any connections Use an HDMI cable, connect the equipment’s HDMI OUT jack to the TV’s HDMI IN jack.
  • Page 27: Equipment With Dvi Connection

    Connecting the TV Equipment with DVI Disconnect all power sources before making any connections Connection If you are connecting with DVI-HDTV output, you can connect to the TV’s HDMI IN jack by using an HDMI-to-DVI cable or an adaptor. HDMI-to-DVI cable or adapter Audio cable AUDIO-L AUDIO-R...
  • Page 28: Equipment With Digital Audio (Optical)

    Connecting the TV Equipment with Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Digital Audio You can use the TV's OPTICAL OUT jack to connect a digital audio device (OPTICAL) that is PCM/Dolby digital compatible, such as an audio amplifier. Use an optical audio cable to connect the TV’s OPTICAL OUT jack to the device’s OPTICAL IN jack.
  • Page 29: Using Cablecard Device

    Check with your cable TV company for CableCARD service details, limitations, pricing, and availability, all of which are determined by your cable TV company — not Sony. Activating Before you can use CableCARD service, you need to insert the CableCARD...
  • Page 30: Removing The Cablecard Device

    Connecting the TV CAUTION: Inserting the CableCARD device incorrectly may result in permanent damage to the card and the TV. Gently push the card into the slot until it locks into place, and then reattach the cover. z You can also access After 1-2 minutes, the CableCARD device setup screen is automatically information about your displayed.
  • Page 31: Setting Up The Channel List

    Connecting the TV Setting Up the Channel List After you finish connecting the TV, you can run the Initial Setup to create a list of available analog and digital channels. The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn on the TV for the first time after hooking it up. If you choose to set up the channels at a later time, select the Auto Program option in the Channel setting to scan available channels (see below).
  • Page 32: Connecting Optional Equipment

    Connecting the TV Connecting Optional Equipment You can connect a variety of optional equipment to your TV. This section provides some of the individual connections you can make. For multiple connections, please refer to the Quick Setup Guide. If You Are Connecting... See Page VCR and Cable VCR and Cable Box...
  • Page 33: Vcr And Cable

    Connecting the TV VCR and Cable For best results, use this connection if: s You have cable TV that does not require a cable box. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Connect the CATV cable to the single (input) jack of the splitter. Use a coaxial cable to connect one of the output jacks of the splitter to the TV’s CABLE input jack.
  • Page 34: Vcr And Cable Box

    With this connection you can: s Use the TV’s remote control to change channels on your cable box when the signal is scrambled. To program your Sony remote control to operate your cable box, see “Programming the Remote Control” on page 44.
  • Page 35 Connecting the TV If you are connecting a digital cable box, you will need a special bi- directional splitter Rear of S VIDEO designed to work with your cable box. VIDEO Cables are often (MONO) CABLE AUDIO color-coded to connectors. Connect red to red, VHF/UHF VIDEO IN...
  • Page 36: Two Vcrs For Tape Editing

    Connecting the TV Two VCRs for Tape If you connect two VCRs, you can record from one VCR to the other while Editing using your TV to monitor what is being recorded. Using Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. S VIDEO jacks? Use A/V cables to connect the playback VCR’s A/V output jacks to the See page 20.
  • Page 37: Dvd Player With Component Video Connectors

    Connecting the TV DVD Player with For best results, use this connection if: Component s Your DVD player has component (YP ) jacks. Video Connectors Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Use a component video cable to connect the DVD player’s YP jacks to the TV’s Y P jacks.
  • Page 38: Dvd Player With S Video And Audio Connectors

    (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable. To watch the DVD, press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select the DVD input (VIDEO 1 in the illustration). If you have a non-Sony DVD player, and want to set up the TV remote control to operate the DVD player you must program the remote control.
  • Page 39: Personal Computer

    Connecting the TV Personal Computer To connect a PC (personal computer) If you connect your PC to the TV, you can watch your personal computer’s display on the TV. z When connecting to an When your PC is connected to the TV with the HD15-HD15 cable and Apple Macintosh optional audio cable, you can view and listen to the PC’s video and audio computer, use the...
  • Page 40: Camcorder Or "Playstation

    Connecting the TV Camcorder or Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. “PlayStation” For easy connection to a camcorder or “PlayStation,” the TV has left side audio and video inputs (shown below). Select Off in the Video 2 (Component) option in the Setup settings (see page 86). Use an A/V cable to connect the camcorder or “PlayStation”...
  • Page 41: Watching The Tv

    Watching the TV Overview The table on the next page describes the buttons on the remote control. Topic See Page Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Button Descriptions Programming the Remote Control Manufacturer’s Codes Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control Special Buttons on the Remote Control Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the e and E on...
  • Page 42: Button Descriptions

    Watching the TV Button Descriptions Button Description TV/VIDEO POWER TV POWER MUTING 1 MUTING Press to mute the sound. Press again or press VOL + to unmute. DVD/ SAT/ CABLE 2 TV/VIDEO Press to cycle through the video equipment connected to your TV’s FUNCTION video inputs.
  • Page 43 Watching the TV Button Description qg DVD/VCR z REC: Press to record. By pressing this button alone will start the recording. Record X REC PAUSE: Press to pause the recording. Buttons x REC STOP: Press to stop the recording. qh TOP MENU Press to display the disc menu from your connected DVD player.
  • Page 44: Programming The Remote Control

    Watching the TV Programming the Remote Control The remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment. Sony Equipment Programmable Code Number DVD/VCR 601 (Sony Dream System) SAT/CABLE 801 (Sony Satellite Receiver) MUTING TV/VIDEO POWER TV POWER DVD/ SAT/ Follow the steps below to program your TV’s remote control to operate the...
  • Page 45: Manufacturer's Codes

    * If an Aiwa VCR does not work Sansui Aiwa* 338, 344 even though you enter the code Samsung 322, 313, 321 Audio Dynamic 314, 337 for Aiwa, enter the code for Sony Sanyo 330, 335 Broksonic 319, 317 instead. Scott 312, 313, 321, 335, Canon...
  • Page 46: Using Other Equipment With Your Remote Control

    Watching the TV Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control To operate other connected equipment with your TV, first turn to page 45 and program the necessary code. For operating video equipment, press repeatedly until you see the video input on the screen for your TV/VIDEO connected equipment.
  • Page 47: Operating An Av Receiver

    Watching the TV Operating a 5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV) To Do This ... Press ... To Do This ... Press ... Stop Activate the remote control to operate DVD/VCR (FUNCTION) the DVD Pause POWER Search the picture forward or backward M or m during playback...
  • Page 48: Special Buttons On The Remote Control

    Watching the TV Special Buttons on the Remote Control This TV comes with convenient features. These features can be accessed directly by pressing their buttons on your remote control. Using the GUIDE This TV is equipped to show program information if it is available from the Button station.
  • Page 49 Watching the TV Using the Program Guide The Program Guide allows you to select the channels from a drop down list. The Guide also provides information about the current program being shown on each channel. C23.1 Make Way for Ducks! Series follows the aquatic misadventures of Henry and Riley, two wayward ducks on a unique mission.
  • Page 50: Using The Wide Button

    Watching the TV Using the WIDE Wide screen mode lets you watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in several wide Button screen modes (16:9 aspect ratio). 16:9 Original source 4:3 Original source (High definition source) (Standard definition source) Wide Mode : WIDE Wide Zoom Wide Mode : Wide Zoom...
  • Page 51: Using The Jump Button

    Watching the TV Using the JUMP button allows you to jump back and forth between the current JUMP Button channel and the last channel that was selected. JUMP Previous channel Using the FREEZE button allows you to temporarily capture a program’s picture. FREEZE Button You can use this feature to write down information such as phone numbers,...
  • Page 52: Introducing Wega Gate

    Introducing WEGA GATE Overview of WEGA GATE WEGA GATE 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. When you press , you can select from basic TV function: selecting from Favorite Channels, watching TV, viewing external equipment signals,...
  • Page 53 Introducing WEGA GATE The WEGA GATE screen gives you access to the following items: Icon Description The Favorites feature lets you select programs from a list of up to 16 favorites channels that you specify. For details, see page 54. Favorites The Cable feature takes you to the most recently viewed channel on the cable input.
  • Page 54: Navigating And Selecting Items

    Introducing WEGA GATE Navigating and Selecting Items Use your remote control to navigate through WEGA GATE and the settings. To Do This ... Press ... Display WEGA GATE control panel Press Display Settings Press and select Settings. Press V v B b. Move through Settings Select an option to change Press...
  • Page 55: Using Cable In Wega Gate

    Introducing WEGA GATE Using Cable in WEGA GATE The Cable feature takes you to the most recently viewed channel on the cable input. When tuned to the channel, the Program Banner and Channel number will be displayed. Select Cable from the WEGA GATE control panel and press C39.2 Regularly Scheduled Programming No program information is available.
  • Page 56: Using External Inputs In Wega Gate

    Introducing WEGA GATE Using External Inputs in WEGA GATE The External Inputs feature lets you view from a selected external input connected to your TV. You can assign a label or skip over unused inputs by selecting Edit Video Labels. Input label assignment can also be done by going to Setup settings and select Label Video Inputs (see page 85).
  • Page 57: Using The Photo/Video Viewer

    Lock (protect) or delete files on the USB media s Play background music Connecting Your The USB interface on your TV will support many Sony digital still cameras Camera via the and video camera recorders (camcorders) in the market at the time of sale of USB Interface this product.
  • Page 58: Connecting The Usb Cable

    USB media may not be displayed or data may be damaged. File Compatibility The Photo/Video Viewer is compatible with JPEG images taken with Sony digital still cameras and MPEG1 movies taken with Sony digital cameras and camcorders. To be viewable in the Photo/Video Viewer, files must have the following file name extensions: * Some variations of MPEG1 movies may not play back correctly.
  • Page 59: Using The Photo/Video Viewer Index

    Using the Photo/Video Viewer Using the Photo/Video Viewer Index Turn on the TV and connect your USB device that contains the photo or movie files you want to view. To connect your USB device, see “Connecting the USB Cable” on page 58. Press on the remote control or on the right side panel, select Photo...
  • Page 60: Using The Photo/Video Viewer Index

    Using the Photo/Video Viewer Using the The following describes how to use the Photo/Video Viewer Index. Photo/Video Viewer To Do This ... Do This ... Index Move the highlight to Press V v B b. a photo, voice memo ), or movie ( thumbnail Display the Press...
  • Page 61: Viewing Photos

    Using the Photo/Video Viewer Viewing Photos When you select a photo from the Photo/Video Viewer Index (described on page 59), it displays as shown below, with the following controls. Information about Summer 2005 / DSC00012 Jul 30, 2005 12:59PM 640x480 12 of 25 selected photo Selected photo...
  • Page 62: Photo Menu Bar Options

    Using the Photo/Video Viewer Photo Menu Bar The Photo menu bar lets you access additional photo viewing options. Options To access the Photo menu bar Press B or b to select , or Index Slide Show View File Use V v B b to select the desired option. Option Description Index...
  • Page 63: Using Zoom And Pan

    Using the Photo/Video Viewer Using Zoom and To Zoom and Pan a photo In the Photo menu bar, press B or b to highlight View Press V or v to highlight and press Zoom/Pan Specify the zoom center point by using V v B b; then press to set the center.
  • Page 64: Playing Movies

    Using the Photo/Video Viewer Playing Movies When you select a movie from the Photo/Video Viewer Index (described on page 59), it displays as shown below, with the following controls. Information about Summer 2005 / MOV00012 Jul 30, 2005 12:59PM 640x480 12 of 25 selected movie Selected movie...
  • Page 65: Movie Menu Bar Options

    Using the Photo/Video Viewer Movie Menu Bar To access the Movie menu bar Options Press B or b to select , or Index Slide Show File Press V or v to select the desired option. Option Description Index Displays the Photo/Video Viewer Index, with the highlight on the currently displayed movie’s thumbnail.
  • Page 66: Photo/Video Viewer Index Menu Bar Options

    Using the Photo/Video Viewer Photo/Video Viewer Index Menu Bar Options Slide Show Menu The Slide Show menu includes the following options: Options Option Description Repeat Slide Show continuously loops. Slide Show plays once through all files and ends. File Determines whether file information is displayed. Select On or Off. Information z Some JPEG files may Slide...
  • Page 67: Contents Menu Options

    Digital Camera Selects all folders within the directories Folders defined by the DCF rules used by Sony digital cameras (see page 68). JPEG and MPEG1 files in those directories are recognized even if they do not conform to the DCF file naming rules.
  • Page 68: Notes On Using Usb Media

    Using the Photo/Video Viewer Notes on Using USB Media About DCF File Most Sony brand digital still and video cameras automatically record still Names photo and movie files using DCF compliant directory and file names. If you selected the option, as described on page 67, Digital Camera Folders you might want to have your digital camera’s instruction manual handy in...
  • Page 69: Using The Settings

    Using the Settings Overview The Settings give you access to the following features: Depending on the signal tuned, you may see different Setting options on your screen. Settings displayed here are with the 720p signal. Settings Allows you to set/change Picture Mode (page 71) Noise Reduction (page 72) Video...
  • Page 70 Using the Settings Settings Allows you to set/change Favorite Channels (page 80) Channel Digital Channels (page 80) Antenna Channel Auto Program (page 80) Press WEGA GATE to exit Show/Hide Channels (page 80) Favorite Channels Label Channels (page 81) Digital Channels Auto Program Show/Hide Channels Label Channels...
  • Page 71: Accessing The Video Settings

    Using the Settings Accessing the Video Settings Press WEGA GATE..Antenna Video Custom settings Select Settings....Picture Mode Vivid Vivid Reset Standard Backlight Custom Highlight ...... Picture Brightness Color 4. Press to select....Color Temp. Cool Sharpness To highlight an option and to change settings, press V v B b.
  • Page 72 Using the Settings Option Description Color Temp. Choose from four color temperatures: White adjustment Cool Select to give the white colors a blue tint. Neutral Select to give the white colors a neutral tint. Warm 1/2 When selected Custom in Picture Mode, select to give the white colors a red tint.
  • Page 73: Selecting Pc Video Options

    Using the Settings Option Description Advanced Video Program Select Program to choose among the options: Available in Black Corrector (High/Medium/Low/Off), “Custom Picture Contrast Enhancer (High/Low/Off), Gamma Mode” (Max/High/Medium/Low/Off), Clear White (High/Low/Off), Live Color (High/Medium/ Low/Off), Color Space (Wide/Normal). Selecting PC Video To display the PC screen: Options Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly on...
  • Page 74: Accessing The Audio Settings

    Using the Settings Accessing the Audio Settings Press WEGA GATE..Antenna Audio Custom settings Select Settings....Sound Mode Custom Dynamic Reset Standard Treble Custom Highlight ...... Bass Balance Steady Sound Volume Offset 4. Press to select....Effect To highlight an option and to change settings, press V v B b.
  • Page 75 Using the Settings Option Description z To change from one Stereo Select for stereo reception when viewing a MTS option to another, Enjoy stereo, program broadcast in stereo. use MTS/SAP on the bilingual and Auto SAP Select to automatically switch the TV to second remote control.
  • Page 76: Selecting Pc Audio Options

    Using the Settings Selecting PC Audio To display the PC screen: Options Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly on Video 7 the remote control until Video 7 Audio Press WEGA GATE to exit (PC) appears. Sound Mode Custom Reset Treble Bass Balance Effect Speaker Audio Out Variable...
  • Page 77: Accessing The Screen Settings

    Using the Settings Accessing the Screen Settings Press WEGA GATE..Antenna Screen Automatic sizing for 4:3 pictures Select Wide Mode Wide Zoom Settings....Game Picture Wide Zoom 4:3 Default Normal Display Area Normal Highlight ...... Full Vertical Center Zoom Vertical Size 4.
  • Page 78 Using the Settings Option Description z 4:3 Default functions 4:3 Default Wide Zoom Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture to fill the 16:9 only when the TV Select the default screen, keeping the original image as much as receives 480i or 480p Screen Mode to possible.
  • Page 79: Selecting Pc Screen Options

    Using the Settings Selecting PC Screen To display the PC screen: Options Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly on Video 7 the remote control until Video 7 Screen Press WEGA GATE to exit (PC) appears. Wide Mode Full 1 Auto Adjustment Phase Pitch Horizontal Center Vertical Center You can change the settings for the PC input while the TV is...
  • Page 80: Accessing The Channel Settings

    Using the Settings Accessing the Channel Settings Press WEGA GATE..Antenna Channel Program favorite channels Favorite Channels Program Select Settings....Digital Channels Auto Program Show/Hide Channels Highlight ...... Label Channels 4. Press to select....To highlight an option and to change settings, press V v B b.
  • Page 81 Using the Settings Option Description If you select to hide or show a major digital channel, all the sub- channels are automatically hidden or shown. To show or hide an individual sub-channel within a digital channel, you must individually select that sub-channel to show or hide. If you hide all sub-channels of a major digital channel, that digital channel is automatically set to Hidden.
  • Page 82: Accessing The Parental Lock Settings

    Using the Settings Accessing the Parental Lock Settings Press WEGA GATE..Antenna Parental Lock Press to change settings Select Settings....Parental Lock Change Password Child Select Country U. S. A. Youth Highlight ...... Y. Adult Custom Press to select....To highlight an option and to change settings, press V v B b.
  • Page 83: Viewing Blocked Programs

    Using the Settings To deactivate the parental control feature s Set when in the Parental Lock setting. Parental Lock To change the password In the Parental Lock setting, use the arrow buttons to highlight Change , and press to select it. Password Enter a new four-digit password using the buttons.
  • Page 84 Using the Settings Option Description z If you select Block, be Unrated Allow Allows programs and movies that are broadcast aware that the following Block programs without a rating. programs may be or movies that are Block Blocks all programs and movies that are broadcast blocked: news, sports, broadcast without without a rating.
  • Page 85: Accessing The Setup Settings

    Using the Settings Accessing the Setup Settings Press WEGA GATE..Antenna Setup Select Caption Vision options Select Settings....Caption Vision Info Banner Game Mode Program Highlight ...... Label Video Inputs Language English Video 2(Component) Off 4. Press to select....Menu Color Gray Power Saving Standard...
  • Page 86 Using the Settings Option Description z The Skip label is useful Video 1-6 Video 1-6, VHS, DVD, Receiver, Satellite, for inputs to which no Cable Box, 8mm, DTV, Game, LD, Beta, equipment is HD, DVR, Camcorder, Skip connected. Video 7 Video 7, PC, DVD, HD, Game, Skip If you select Skip, your TV skips this input when you press the TV/VIDEO button.
  • Page 87: Programming Caption Vision

    Using the Settings Programming If you selected the option under (see page 85), you Program Caption Vision Caption Vision can change the following settings: Option Description Basic Allows you to select basic analog (EIA-608) closed caption options. CC1, CC2, Displays a printed version of the dialog or sound CC3, CC4 effects of a program.
  • Page 88: Selecting Pc Setup Options

    Using the Settings Selecting PC Setup To display the PC screen: Options Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly on Video 7 the remote control until Video 7 Setup (PC) appears. Press WEGA GATE to exit Power Management Off Language English Menu Color Gray Power Saving Standard Light Sensor...
  • Page 89 Using the Settings PC Input Signal Reference Chart Resolution Horizontal frequency Vertical frequency VESA standard × Signals Horizontal Vertical (kHz) (Hz) (Dot) (Line) × 31.5 –* ✔ × 37.5 ✔ × 43.3 × 31.5 –* ✔ × SVGA 35.2 ✔ ×...
  • Page 90: Accessing The Applications Settings

    Using the Settings Accessing the Applications Settings Press WEGA GATE..Antenna Applications Change current time amd timer settings Select Settings....Clock/Timers Program Diagnostics CableCARD Highlight ...... 4. Press to select....To highlight an option and to change settings, press V v B b. Press to confirm the selection.
  • Page 91 Using the Settings Option Description If you selected Program in step 2, press V and v to set the day(s), hour, minute, AM/PM, duration, and channel number. Press or b to confirm each setting and move to the next setting. Press B to go back to the previous setting.
  • Page 92: Other Information

    Optional accessories Index Contacting Sony If, after reading these operating instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony television, please call our Customer Information Services Center. For US residents: 1-800-222-SONY (7669) For Canadian residents: 1-877-899-SONY (7669) Before calling Sony customer support, please write down the model and serial numbers of your TV.
  • Page 93: Cablecard Device

    There may be more than one code for the equipment that you are attempting to operate. ❑ There is a possibility that some non-Sony equipment cannot be operated by your Sony TV remote. You may need to use the equipment’s original remote control. CableCARD Device...
  • Page 94: Audio

    Other Information Problem Possible Remedies ❑ Black bands appear at the top Some wide-screen programs are filmed in aspect ratios that are greater than 16:9 and bottom of the screen (this is especially common with theatrical releases). Your TV will show these programs with black bands at the top and bottom of the screen.
  • Page 95: Channels

    Possible Remedies ❑ USB device does not work Check the USB device connection. Most Sony digital still cameras and camcorders in the market at the time of sale of this product are supported but some may not work correctly. ❑...
  • Page 96 Other Information Problem Possible Remedies ❑ MPEG movie playback is High bit-rate MPEG movies, such as those recorded in high frame rates or high choppy and progress bar is not resolution (such as VX Fine mode), may not play back correctly. To view such accurate or MPEG1 movie does movies, connect a camera or camcorder that supports USB 2.0 connection and not play back correctly...
  • Page 97: General

    Other Information Problem Possible Remedies Error icon is displayed The file is not a valid MPEG1 or JPEG format, or it is a progressive JPEG (which is not supported). The thumbnail is not DCF-compatible. The file is a JPEG or an MPEG1, but the thumbnail is unreadable.
  • Page 98: Specifications

    KDL-V32XBR1: Less than 0.15 W 75-ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF KDL-V40XBR1: Less than 0.15 W Screen size (measured diagonally): Dimensions (W/H/D): KDL-V26XBR1: (with stand) 674.8 × 511.5 × 308.2 mm KDL-V26XBR1: 26 inches × 20 × 12 KDL-V32XBR1: 32 inches inches) (without stand) 674.8 ×...
  • Page 99: Index

    Index 0-9 buttons 42 Cable, WEGA GATE 53 English Rating 84 4:3 Default 78 CableCARD 91 ENT button 16 5.1 Channel DVD using with remote CableCARD device 29 Error messages, USB 96 control 47 CableCARD slot 18 External Inputs, WEGA GATE 53 Camcorder, connecting 40 Caption Vision 85 A/V Sync 75...
  • Page 100 POWER SAVING button 43 Swivel 14 Power Saving, PC Input 88 Label Channels 81 T, U POWER/STANDBY LED 15 Label Video Inputs 85 Tilt 14 Print Quantity 62 Language 86 TIMER LED 15 – Problems, Troubleshooting 92 Language, PC Input 88 Timer, setting 90 Program Guide 48 Light Sensor...
  • Page 108 Printed in U.S.A.

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