2-599-864-12(1) LCD Digital Color TV Operating Instructions KDL-V26XBR1 KDL-V32XBR1 KDL-V40XBR1 © 2005 Sony Corporation
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. Model No. Serial No. Contacting Sony If, after reading the following instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your Sony® TV, Please call one of the following numbers.
WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE, NE PAS OUVRIR PRECAUCION RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO NO ABRIR This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
For Customers in the United States This product contains mercury. Disposal of this product may be regulated if sold in the United States. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance (http://www.eiae.org). To Sony Dealers For installation of SONY WALL-MOUNT BRACKET, be sure to read and follow the instructions supplied with those optional products.
Important Safeguards Before using your TV, please read these instructions completely, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe and comply with all warnings, cautions and instructions placed on the unit or described in the operating instructions or service manual. WARNING To guard against injury, the following basic safety precautions should be observed in the installation, use and servicing of the unit.
Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer, as they may cause hazards. Medical institution Do not place this unit in a place where medical equipment is in use. Handling of broken glass and liquid crystal leakage 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.
Placement for viewing It is recommended to watch the TV at a distance of 3 to 7 times that of the screen height, and in moderate brightness. Watching the TV for too long or in a dark room will cause eye fatigue. Optional accessories Observe the following when installing the TV using a wall-mount bracket. If the TV is not secured properly, it may fall and cause injury. s Be sure to follow the operating instructions supplied with the wall-mount bracket when installing the unit.
Preventing the TV from toppling over Take measures to prevent the unit from toppling over and causing injury. To prevent the unit from toppling over, secure the unit to the wall or pillar. Antenna Grounding According to the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 Installing on a level surface Antenna lead-in wire If you install the unit on a non-level surface, the unit may fall or drop and cause injury or damage.
Contents Introducing the TV Welcome .............................................................. 11 Package Contents.......................................... 11 Features......................................................... 11 Installing the TV .................................................. 13 Preventing the TV from Toppling Over .......... 13 Bundling the Connecting Cables.................... 14 Adjusting the Viewing Angle of the TV........... 14 TV Controls and Connectors .......................
Using the Photo/Video Viewer About USB........................................................... 57 Features......................................................... 57 Connecting the USB Cable ............................ 58 File Compatibility............................................ 58 Using the Photo/Video Viewer Index ................ 59 Using the Photo/Video Viewer Index ............. 60 Viewing Photos ................................................... 61 Photo Controls ...........................
Introducing the TV 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.
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. After the service is activated with your cable TV company, the card replaces the need for a separate set-top box.
Introducing the TV Installing the TV Attaching the Support Belt Introducing the TV Preventing the TV from Toppling Over 1 Screw the support belt (supplied) to the TV stand with a wood screw (supplied). 2 Attach the support belt to the stand, and screw the belt with a securing screw (supplied) using a coin, etc. 3 Adjust the length by pulling the support belt towards you while holding the TV stand. Be sure to take measures to prevent the TV from toppling over and causing injury.
Introducing the TV Bundling the Connecting Cables After the connections are done, organize the cables as illustrated below. 1 Attach the cable holder (supplied) to the rear of the TV (A), then turn the cable holder a quarter turn to the left (B). 2 Push the clasp lever in to release the lock and open the cover, and then insert the cables. 3 Close the cover until it clicks shut and locks. 1 B A 2 3 Adjusting the Viewing Angle of the TV This TV can be adjusted within the angles shown below.
Introducing the TV TV Controls and Connectors Front Panel Introducing the TV 5 PIC OFF 1 TIMER 2 POWER/STANDBY 3 4 Item Description 1 PIC OFF LED 2 TIMER LED When lit, indicates that the Picture Off feature is activated. For details, see page 86. When lit, indicates one of the timers or Sleep is set. When it is set, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is turned off. For details, see page 90. Lights up in green when the TV is turned on.
Introducing the TV Side Panel Right side Left side POWER 1 (1080i/720p/480p/480i) VIDEO/HD/DVD 3 R AUDIO L(MONO) VIDEO PR/CR 2 PB/CB IN Y 2 5 Item 6 VOLUME 7 TV/VIDEO 8 WEGA GATE 4 CHANNEL 9 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.
Introducing the TV Rear Panel Introducing the TV R AUDIO IN L 6 1 1 S VIDEO 3 4 5 4 Y OPTICAL OUT 2 PB/CB 5 VIDEO PR/CR L 3 (MONO) L 6 AUDIO AUDIO R R HD/DVD IN VIDEO IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) KDL-V26XBR1 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) KDL-V32XBR1 KDL-V40XBR1 7 AUDIO RGB PC IN 7 CableCARD 9 0 8 CABLE 0 VHF/UHF qa qa CABLE 9 AC IN VHF/UHF AC IN (Continued) 17
Introducing the TV Jack Description 1 HDMI 6 IN HDMI/ R-AUDIO IN-L HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video component, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus two-channel digital audio. The AUDIO IN (L/R) of HDMI IN is for DVI connection. For details, see page 27.
Connecting the TV Overview 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). It is strongly recommended to connect the cable and antenna inputs using a 75-ohm coaxial cable to receive optimum picture quality signal. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can be easily affected by radio noise and the like, resulting in signal deterioration. If you use a 300-ohm twin lead cable, keep it as far away as possible from the TV.
Connecting the TV About Using S VIDEO If the optional equipment you are connecting has an S VIDEO jack (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. Example of an S VIDEO Connection Rear of TV 1 S VIDEO S VIDEO 3 VIDEO Equipment with S VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R VIDEO IN S VIDEO cable Cables are often color-coded to connectors.
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...
Connecting the TV Cable Box and Antenna Before connecting a cable box, see “Using CableCARD Device” on page 29. For best results, use this connection if: 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. s You do not have a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see pages 33 and 34.) With this connection you can: s Use the TV’s remote control to change channels coming through the cable box to the TV’s CABLE input jack.
Connecting the TV Cable Box Before connecting a cable box, see “Using CableCARD Device” on page 29. For best results, use this connection if: s Your cable company scrambles all channels, which requires you to use a cable box. s You do not have a VCR. (If you have a VCR, see pages 33 and 34.) With this connection you can: To connect the cable box 1 Connect the CATV cable to the cable box’s input jack. 2 Use a coaxial cable to connect the cable box’s output jack to the TV’s VHF/UHF input jack.
Connecting the TV Satellite Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack. 2 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. 3 Use a coaxial cable to connect your cable to the TV’s CABLE jack, or your antenna to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack.
Connecting the TV Digital Cable Box or Digital Satellite Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 Connect the RF coaxial cable from the CATV or satellite dish to the input of the digital cable box or digital satellite receiver. 2 Use a component video cable to connect the YPBPR jacks of your Component video (Y PB/CB PR/CR) connection is necessary to view digital broadcastings in 1080i, 720p, 480i and 480p.
Connecting the TV Equipment with HDMI Connection For best results, use this connection if: 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. z The HDMI jack provides both video and audio signals, so it is not necessary to connect the audio cable.
Connecting the TV Equipment with DVI Connection Disconnect all power sources before making any connections 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. Connecting the TV HDMI-to-DVI cable or adapter Audio cable AUDIO-L AUDIO-R Rear of TV R AUDIO IN L Equipment with DVI output 6 3 4 1 S VIDEO 5 Y OPTICAL OUT PB/CB Cables are often color-coded to connectors. Connect red to red, white to white, etc.
Connecting the TV Equipment with Digital Audio (OPTICAL) Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. You can use the TV's OPTICAL OUT jack to connect a digital audio device 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.
Connecting the TV Using CableCARD Device About Using CableCARD Device If you are planning to use a separate cable box for digital cable TV services, you may be able to receive programming using this TV with the CableCARD device instead — except in the following circumstances: s Your cable TV company does not provide CableCARD service in your viewing area. s You want to access your cable TV company’s interactive or advanced features (such as video-on-demand or, in some cases, pay-per-view).
Connecting the TV CAUTION: Inserting the CableCARD device incorrectly may result in permanent damage to the card and the TV. 2 Gently push the card into the slot until it locks into place, and then reattach the cover. z You can also access information about your CableCARD device in the Applications settings (see page 91). 3 After 1-2 minutes, the CableCARD device setup screen is automatically displayed.
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).
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. 32 If You Are Connecting...
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. 1 Connect the CATV cable to the single (input) jack of the splitter. 2 Use a coaxial cable to connect one of the output jacks of the splitter to Connecting the TV the TV’s CABLE input jack. 3 Use a coaxial cable to connect the splitter’s other output jack to the VCR’s input jack.
Connecting the TV VCR and Cable Box Before connecting a cable box, see “Using CableCARD Device” on page 29. For best results, use this connection if: s Your cable TV company scrambles some channels, but not all of them (pay channels vs. regular cable channels) and you need to use a 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.
Connecting the TV If you are connecting a digital cable box, you will need a special bidirectional splitter designed to work with your cable box. Rear of TV 1 S VIDEO 3 VIDEO Connecting the TV Cables are often color-coded to connectors. Connect red to red, white to white, etc.
Connecting the TV Two VCRs for Tape Editing If you connect two VCRs, you can record from one VCR to the other while using your TV to monitor what is being recorded. Using S VIDEO jacks? See page 20. 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 recording VCR’s A/V input jacks. 2 Use A/V cables to connect the recording VCR’s A/V output jacks to the TV’s A/V input jacks. Cables are often color-coded to connectors.
Connecting the TV DVD Player with Component Video Connectors For best results, use this connection if: s Your DVD player has component (YPBPR) jacks. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 Use a component video cable to connect the DVD player’s YPBPR jacks The YPBPR jacks on your DVD player are sometimes labeled YCBCR, or Y, B-Y and R-Y. If so, connect the cables to like colors. 2 Use an audio cable to connect the DVD player’s AUDIO OUT jacks to the TV’s AUDIO IN jacks.
Connecting the TV DVD Player with S VIDEO and Audio Connectors For best results, use this connection if: s Your DVD player does not have component (YPBPR) jacks. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 Use an A/V cable to connect the DVD player’s AUDIO OUT jacks to the TV’s AUDIO IN jacks. 2 Use an S VIDEO cable to connect the DVD player’s S VIDEO OUT jack to the TV’s S VIDEO IN jack.
Connecting the TV Personal Computer z If the picture is noisy, flickering or not clear, adjust the Phase and Pitch in the PC Screen settings on page 79. If you connect your PC to the TV, you can watch your personal computer’s display on the TV. When your PC is connected to the TV with the HD15-HD15 cable and optional audio cable, you can view and listen to the PC’s video and audio output on the TV.
Connecting the TV Camcorder or “PlayStation” Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 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” A/V output jacks to the TV’s A/V input jacks. If you have a mono camcorder, connect its audio output jack to the TV’s L (MONO) audio input jack.
Watching the TV Overview The table on the next page describes the buttons on the remote control.
Watching the TV Button Descriptions MUTING TV/VIDEO DVD/ VCR DVR POWER TV POWER SAT/ CABLE TV Button Description 1 MUTING 2 TV/VIDEO Press to mute the sound. Press again or press VOL + to unmute. Press to cycle through the video equipment connected to your TV’s video inputs. The FUNCTION button indicator lights up momentarily when pressed to show which external equipment the remote control is operating.
Watching the TV Button Description qg DVD/VCR Record Buttons z REC: Press to record. By pressing this button alone will start the recording. X REC PAUSE: Press to pause the recording. x REC STOP: Press to stop the recording. Press to display the disc menu from your connected DVD player. Press to display the disc menu from your connected DVD player. Press to reduce the power consumption.
Watching the TV Programming the Remote Control The remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment. MUTING TV/VIDEO DVD/ VCR DVR POWER TV POWER SAT/ CABLE TV JUMP ANT MTS/SAP FREEZE SOUND PICTURE TV/SAT SUR WIDE Programmable Code Number 772 601 (Sony Dream System) 801 (Sony Satellite Receiver) 1 Follow the steps below to program your TV’s remote control to operate the other video equipment.
Watching the TV Manufacturer’s Codes DVD Players Code 751 755 758 756 757 761 753 757 752, 778 755 758 754 760 Fisher Funai General Electric Go Video Goldstar Hitachi Instant Replay JC Penney DVD Changers Manufacturer Sony Panasonic Code 765 766 DVD/VCR Combo Units Manufacturer Sony Broksonic JVC Panasonic Samsung Toshiba Zenith Code 767 776 775 777 774 773 768 HDD/DVD Combo Units Manufacturer Sony Code 772, 771, 770 5.
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 TV/VIDEO repeatedly until you see the video input on the screen for your connected equipment. Remote control operation tips are provided below. Some functions cannot be operated depending on the equipment. In that case, operate by the remote control supplied with the equipment.
Watching the TV Operating a 5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV) To Do This ... Press ... To Do This ... Press ... Stop x Pause X Activate the remote control to operate the DVD DVD/VCR (FUNCTION) Turn on/off POWER Search the picture forward or backward M or m during playback Select other equipment connected to the DAV F1 Specify the previous chapter/track Specify the next chapter/track .
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 Button This TV is equipped to show program information if it is available from the station. The Program Guide lets you review program information, and select both analog and digital channels. To display the Program Guide: 1 Tune your TV to a channel by using the 0-9, , and ENT buttons.
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 FAM Make Way for Ducks! Series follows the aquatic misadventures of Henry and Riley, two wayward ducks on a unique mission. Time remaining: 1:26 1 TV-G CC ABC DISC 23.
Watching the TV Using the WIDE Button Wide screen mode lets you watch 4:3 normal broadcasts in several wide screen modes (16:9 aspect ratio).
Watching the TV Using the JUMP Button The JUMP button allows you to jump back and forth between the current channel and the last channel that was selected. JUMP Previous channel The FREEZE button allows you to temporarily capture a program’s picture. You can use this feature to write down information such as phone numbers, recipes, etc. To cancel FREEZE and return to normal viewing, press the FREEZE button again.
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, viewing still images or movies from the USB device or adjusting TV settings. WEGA GATE 1 Press on the remote.
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 Cable The Antenna feature takes you to the most recently viewed channel on the antenna input. When tuned to the channel, the Program Banner and Channel number will be displayed. For details, see page 55.
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 WEGA GATE Display Settings Press WEGA GATE Move through Settings Press V v B b. Select an option to change Press . and select Settings. . Move back to normal viewing Press RETURN. Select (confirm) changed setting Press . Exit WEGA GATE control panel or Settings Press WEGA GATE .
Introducing WEGA GATE C 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 KNSD-WX Regularly Scheduled Programming No program information is available. 0:24 Remaining Unrated 480i 4:3 Using Antenna in WEGA GATE The Antenna feature takes you to the most recently viewed channel on the antenna input.
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). 1 Select External Inputs from the WEGA GATE control panel and press . The External Inputs list appears. Make your selection.
Using the Photo/Video Viewer About USB You can enjoy still images or movies on the TV screen by connecting the USB device to your TV.
Using the Photo/Video Viewer Connecting the USB Cable You can connect Sony digital still cameras or video camera recorders (camcorder) equipped with a USB interface to your TV to display the still images and movies on the large screen of the TV and output the sound to the TV’s speakers. Using a USB cable, connect the USB port on the left side panel of the TV to the USB device port.
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 or Video in the WEGA GATE control panel. WEGA GATE The Photo/Video Viewer Index appears, which displays thumbnail images of the files stored on the USB media.
Using the Photo/Video Viewer The following describes how to use the Photo/Video Viewer Index. To Do This ... Do This ... Move the highlight to a photo, voice memo ( ), or movie ( ) thumbnail Press V v B b. Display the highlighted photo, voice memo, or movie file in full screen Press . For details, see “Viewing Photos” on page 61 and “Playing Movies” on page 64. Display the next page of thumbnails 1 2 1 2 3 Display the previous or next page of thumbnails 60 Press v to select V.
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 selected photo Summer 2005 / DSC00012 Jul 30, 2005 12:59PM 640x480 12 of 25 x2 Selected photo Previous/Next buttons Photo menu bar Index Slide Show View to return to thumbnails File to hide menu JPEGs captured using a digital video camera may appear to display motion in full screen.
Using the Photo/Video Viewer Photo Menu Bar Options The Photo menu bar lets you access additional photo viewing options. To access the Photo menu bar 1 Press B or b to select Index, Slide Show, View, or File. 2 Use V v B b to select the desired option. Option Description Index Displays the Photo/Video Viewer Index, with the highlight on the currently displayed photo’s thumbnail. For details, see “Using the Photo/Video Viewer Index” on page 59. Slide Show Displays the Slide Show menu.
Using the Photo/Video Viewer Using Zoom and Pan To Zoom and Pan a photo 1 In the Photo menu bar, press B or b to highlight View. 2 Press V or v to highlight Zoom/Pan and press . 3 Specify the zoom center point by using V v B b; then press to set the center. The Zoom and Pan controls are displayed. Using the Photo/Video Viewer Done to move to set center To Do This ... Do This ... Zoom in (increase magnification) or out (decrease magnification) Press B or b to highlight Zoom 1.00.
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.
Using the Photo/Video Viewer Movie Menu Bar Options z MPEG1 files that are protected are indicated by the Lock icon. To access the Movie menu bar 1 Press B or b to select Index, Slide Show, or File. 2 Press V or v to select the desired option. Description Displays the Photo/Video Viewer Index, with the highlight on the currently displayed movie’s thumbnail. For details, see “Using the Photo/Video Viewer Index” on page 59. Slide Show Displays the Slide Show menu.
Using the Photo/Video Viewer Photo/Video Viewer Index Menu Bar Options Slide Show Menu Options z Some JPEG files may take longer to display than others, which may make it seem longer than the interval you selected for Slide Advance. z The Slide Show menu is the same whether you select it from the Photo/Video Viewer Index (page 59), Photo (page 61), or Movie (page 64) menus. z When you select Complete List, it may take a moment to display the list of all MP3 files.
Using the Photo/Video Viewer Contents Menu Options The Contents menu includes the following options: Option Description z Selecting Photo in WEGA GATE will show still images (JPEG files), and Video will show movies (MPEG1 files), by setting a contents filter that selectively shows only photos or movies. Filter Allows you to selectively display specific file types within the selected folder. Show Photos and Displays all readable files.
Using the Photo/Video Viewer Notes on Using USB Media About DCF File Names Most Sony brand digital still and video cameras automatically record still photo and movie files using DCF compliant directory and file names. If you selected the Digital Camera Folders option, as described on page 67, you might want to have your digital camera’s instruction manual handy in order to check how files and directories are organized for your specific model of digital camera.
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. Allows you to set/change Picture Mode (page 71) Reset (page 71) Backlight (page 71) Picture (page 71) Brightness (page 71) Color (page 71) Hue (page 71) Color Temp.
Using the Settings Settings Allows you to set/change Channel Favorite Channels (page 80) Digital Channels (page 80) Auto Program (page 80) Show/Hide Channels (page 80) Label Channels (page 81) Antenna Channel Press WEGA GATE to exit Favorite Channels Digital Channels Auto Program Show/Hide Channels Label Channels Parental Lock Antenna Parental Lock Press WEGA GATE to exit Parental Lock (page 82) Change Password (page 82) Select Country (page 82) Password Setup Antenna Setup Press WEGA GATE to exi
Using the Settings Accessing the Video Settings WEGA GATE 1. Press WEGA GATE....... Antenna Video Custom settings 2. Select Settings.............. Picture Mode Vivid Reset 3. Highlight ...................... 4. Press to select............... Vivid Standard Backlight Max Picture Max Brightness 50 Color 65 Hue 0 Color Temp. Cool Sharpness 50 Custom To highlight an option and to change settings, press V v B b. to confirm the selection. Press To exit Video, press .
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. Sharpness Adjust to sharpen or soften the picture. Noise Reduction Select to reduce the noise level of connected equipment. This also reduces the noise level to the signal from the VHF/UHF jack.
Using the Settings Option Description DRC Palette is not available when Game Mode is On, Noise Reduction is set to Auto, DRC Mode is Off or using the Freeze feature or the Photo/Video Viewer; also not available when watching 480p, 720p or 1080i sources.
Using the Settings Accessing the Audio Settings WEGA GATE 1. Press WEGA GATE....... Antenna Audio Custom settings 2. Select Settings.............. Sound Mode Custom Reset 3. Highlight ...................... 4. Press to select............... Dynamic Standard Treble 0 Bass 0 Balance 0 Steady Sound Off Volume Offset 0 Effect Off BBE Off Custom To highlight an option and to change settings, press V v B b. to confirm the selection. Press To exit Audio, press .
Using the Settings z To change from one MTS option to another, use MTS/SAP on the remote control. Option Description MTS Enjoy stereo, bilingual and mono programs Stereo Speaker A/V Sync 75 Using the Settings Audio Out Easy control of volume adjustments Select for stereo reception when viewing a program broadcast in stereo. Auto SAP Select to automatically switch the TV to second audio programs when a signal is received. If no SAP signal is present, the TV remains in Stereo mode.
Using the Settings Selecting PC Audio Options To display the PC screen: Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly on the remote control until Video 7 (PC) appears. Video 7 PC Audio Press WEGA GATE to exit Sound Mode Custom Reset Treble 0 Bass 0 Balance 0 Effect Off Speaker On Audio Out Variable You can change the settings for the PC input while the TV is displaying the PC screen.
Using the Settings Accessing the Screen Settings 1. Press WEGA GATE....... WEGA GATE Antenna Screen Automatic sizing for 4:3 pictures 2. Select Settings.............. 3. Highlight ...................... Wide Mode Wide Zoom Game Picture 0 Wide Zoom 4:3 Default Off Display Area Normal Vertical Center 0 Full Vertical Size 0 Zoom Normal Off 4. Press to select............... To highlight an option and to change settings, press V v B b. to confirm the selection. Press To exit Screen, press .
Using the Settings Option z 4:3 Default functions only when the TV receives 480i or 480p signals. z If 4:3 Default option is set to anything but Off, the Wide Mode setting changes only for the current channel. When you change channels (or inputs), Wide Mode is automatically replaced with the 4:3 Default setting for 4:3 sources. To retain the current Wide Mode setting as channels and inputs are changed, set 4:3 Default to Off.
Using the Settings Selecting PC Screen Options To display the PC screen: Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly on the remote control until Video 7 (PC) appears. Video 7 PC Screen Press WEGA GATE to exit Wide Mode Full 1 Auto Adjustment Phase Min Pitch 0 Horizontal Center 0 Vertical Center 0 You can change the settings for the PC input while the TV is displaying the PC screen.
Using the Settings Accessing the Channel Settings WEGA GATE 1. Press WEGA GATE....... Antenna Channel Program favorite channels Favorite Channels 2. Select Settings.............. Program Digital Channels Auto Program Show/Hide Channels 3. Highlight ...................... Label Channels 4. Press to select............... To highlight an option and to change settings, press V v B b. to confirm the selection. Press To exit Channel, press .
Using the Settings Option Description If you select to hide or show a major digital channel, all the subchannels 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. Label Channels Allows you to assign labels (such as station call letters) to channel numbers.
Using the Settings Accessing the Parental Lock Settings WEGA GATE 1. Press WEGA GATE....... Antenna Parental Lock Press 2. Select Settings.............. to change settings Parental Lock Off Change Password Select Country Off Child U. S. A. Youth Y. Adult 3. Highlight ...................... Custom 4. Press to select............... To highlight an option and to change settings, press V v B b. to confirm the selection. Press To exit Parental Lock, press .
Using the Settings To deactivate the parental control feature s Set Parental Lock to Off when in the Parental Lock setting. To change the password 1 In the Parental Lock setting, use the arrow buttons to highlight Change Password, and press to select it. 2 Enter a new four-digit password using the 0-9 buttons. 3 Confirm the new password by entering it again. 4 Press WEGA GATE to exit Settings. Viewing Blocked Programs You can view a blocked program by entering the password.
Using the Settings Option z If you select Block, be aware that the following programs may be blocked: news, sports, weather, emergency broadcasts, political programs, public service announcements, and religious programs. Description Unrated Allow Block programs or movies that are Block broadcast without a rating Allows programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating. Blocks all programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating.
Using the Settings Accessing the Setup Settings WEGA GATE 1. Press WEGA GATE....... Antenna Setup Select Caption Vision options 2. Select Settings.............. 3. Highlight ...................... Caption Vision Off On Info Banner On Off Game Mode Off Program Label Video Inputs Language English Video 2(Component) Off 4. Press to select............... To highlight an option and to change settings, press V v B b. to confirm the selection. Press To exit Setup, press .
Using the Settings Option z The Skip label is useful for inputs to which no equipment is connected. Video 1-6, VHS, DVD, Receiver, Satellite, Cable Box, 8mm, DTV, Game, LD, Beta, HD, DVR, Camcorder, Skip 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. Language z If you use the composite connection when Video 2 (Component) is set to Auto, do not connect the component cable at the same time. Otherwise select Off.
Using the Settings Programming Caption Vision If you selected the Program option under Caption Vision (see page 85), you can change the following settings: Option Basic Description Allows you to select basic analog (EIA-608) closed caption options. CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4 Displays a printed version of the dialog or sound effects of a program. (Should be set to CC1 for most programs.
Using the Settings Selecting PC Setup Options To display the PC screen: Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly on the remote control until Video 7 (PC) appears. Video 7 PC Setup Press WEGA GATE to exit Power Management Off Language English Menu Color Gray Power Saving Standard Light Sensor Off You can change the settings for the PC input while the TV is displaying the PC screen.
Using the Settings PC Input Signal Reference Chart Resolution Signals VGA SVGA XGA WXGA Horizontal (Dot) 640 640 640 720 800 800 800 800 1024 1024 1024 1280 1280 1360 × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × Vertical (Line) 480 480 480 400 600 600 600 600 768 768 768 768 768 768 Horizontal frequency (kHz) 31.5 37.5 43.3 31.5 35.2 37.9 46.9 48.1 48.4 56.5 60 47.4 47.8 47.
Using the Settings Accessing the Applications Settings WEGA GATE 1. Press WEGA GATE....... Antenna Applications Change current time amd timer settings 2. Select Settings.............. Clock/Timers Program Diagnostics CableCARD 3. Highlight ...................... 4. Press to select............... To highlight an option and to change settings, press V v B b. to confirm the selection. Press To exit Applications, press .
Using the Settings Option Description 3 4 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. Press WEGA GATE to exit Settings. An LED on the front panel will light, indicating the Timer has been set. Current Time Select to set the current time (day, hour, minute, and AM/PM).
Other Information Overview This chapter includes the following topics: Topic Contacting Sony Troubleshooting Specifications Optional accessories Index See Page 92 92 98 98 99 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.
Other Information Problem Possible Remedies Remote control does not operate non-Sony video equipment ❑ ❑ ❑ If you replaced the batteries to the remote recently, the code numbers for the video equipment may need to be reset. 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.
Other Information Problem Possible Remedies Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the screen ❑ Certain programs on DVD or ❑ other digital sources display a loss of detail, especially during fast-motion or dark scenes Some wide-screen programs are filmed in aspect ratios that are greater than 16:9 (this is especially common with theatrical releases). Your TV will show these programs with black bands at the top and bottom of the screen.
Other Information Channels Problem Possible Remedies Cannot receive upper channels ❑ (UHF) when using an antenna ❑ Cannot receive any channels when using cable TV ❑ ❑ Cannot receive or select ❑ channels Some digital cable channels are ❑ not being displayed ❑ Press ANT to select the VHF/UHF input (see page 42). Use Auto Program in the Channel setting to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV’s memory (see page 80).
Other Information Problem Possible Remedies MPEG movie playback is ❑ choppy and progress bar is not accurate Rotation not saved after USB device is disconnected or Photo/Video Viewer is closed Cannot show (or hide) file information in full screen or Slide Show Cannot see menu Cannot hear audio while using USB device ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Not all MP3 files on USB media ❑ are included when the Music/ Complete List option is ❑ selected (page 66) MP3 files on the USB media are ❑ not listed Music files are playing
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. The file is unreadable. General Problem Possible Remedies How to reset the TV to factory ❑ settings ❑ ❑ Select Reset setting option while in the Audio setting (see page 74).
Other Information Specifications Power requirement: Television system: Power consumption: American TV standard In use: 120-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Channel coverage: VHF: 2-13/UHF: 14-69/CATV: 1-125 Antenna: In standby: 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 × 768 lines VIDEO IN 1/2/3: S VIDEO
Index 0-9 buttons 42 4:3 Default 78 5.
Label Channels 81 Label Video Inputs 85 Language 86 Language, PC Input 88 Light Sensor described 15 setting 86, 88 POWER SAVING button 43, 51 Power Saving, PC Input 88 POWER/STANDBY LED 15 Print Quantity 62 Problems, Troubleshooting 92–97 Program Guide 48 Program Options 49 Protect 62, 65 M R L MENU button 43, 46 Menu Color 86 Menu Color, PC Input 88 Movie Rating 83 MPEG 57 MTS 75 MTS/SAP button 43 Music 66 MUTING button 42 Ratings setting 83 viewing blocked programs 83 Remote control inserting batte
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