3-213-437-14(1) LCD Digital Color TV Operating Instructions KDL-26M3000 KDL-26ML130 KDL-32M3000 KDL-32ML130 KDL-37M3000 © 2007 Sony Corporation
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 TV. Model Name Serial No. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this TV to rain or moisture. NOTIFICATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Contents Important Safety Instructions ............................. 4 Welcome to the World of BRAVIA™ The Four Steps to Stunning HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup ................ 9 Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio .................. 9 Getting Started 1. Installing the TV ....................................... 11 Preventing the TV from Toppling Over ...... 11 Bundling the Connecting Cables ............... 11 Preparation for Wall-Mounting ................... 12 2. Locating outputs and inputs .
Important Safety Instructions 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
CLEANING Overloading This TV set is designed to operate on a 120 V AC supply only. Take care not to connect too many appliances to the same AC power outlet as this could result in a fire or an electric shock. Cleaning the AC power plug Unplug the AC power plug and clean it regularly. If the plug is covered with dust and it picks up moisture, its insulation may deteriorate and result in a fire. Optional equipment Do not install optional equipment too close to the TV set.
Leave some space around the TV set as shown below. Otherwise, air-circulation may be inadequate and cause overheating, which may cause a fire or damage to the TV set. s Installed on the wall 117/8 inches (30 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) 21/4 inches (5.7 cm) s s s 4 inches (10 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) Leave at least this much space around the set.
Placement Attachments The TV should be installed near an easily accessible AC power outlet. Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer, as they may cause hazards. Observe the following in placing the TV. Otherwise the TV may fall from the stand or wall mount, causing damage or serious injury. s Place the TV on a stable, level surface. s Do not hang anything on the TV. Do not allow children to climb on the TV.
Replacement parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician certifies in writing that he/she has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in a fire, an electric shock or other hazards.
Welcome to the World of BRAVIA™ ™ high-definition television. The quality of the image you see Thank you for purchasing this Sony on your BRAVIA TV is only as good as the quality of the signal it receives. To experience the stunning detail of your new BRAVIA TV, you need access to HD programming.
Getting Started Getting Started 1. Installing the TV ~ • The Table-Top Stand for this product is packaged separately (for models KDL-26M3000/KDL-26ML130/ KDL-37M3000). To install the TV unit to the Table-Top Stand before the connection and setup, refer to the Table-Top Stand instructions (supplied with the TV set). Preventing the TV from Toppling Over Table-Top Stand TV stand Bundling the Connecting Cables You can bundle the connecting cables as illustrated below.
Preparation for Wall-Mounting This TV can be installed on a wall by using a WallMount Bracket (sold separately). Before mounting the TV on a wall, the Table-Top Stand must be removed from the TV. ~ • Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any reason other than to wall-mount the TV. Follow the simple steps below to remove the TableTop Stand: 1 Disconnect all the cables from the TV. 2 Gently lay the TV, face down, onto a level and stable surface covered with a thick and soft cloth.
Getting Started 2. Locating outputs and inputs Left side 1 2 Item 1 Headphones jack Description Connects to your headphones. If your headphones do not match the jack, use a suitable plug adapter (not supplied). • While headphones are connected, the TV speakers are muted. 2 VIDEO IN 2 VIDEO/ L (MONO)R AUDIO Connects to the composite video and audio output jacks on your camcorder or other video equipment such as a VCR or video game equipment.
Rear IN PC IN 1 RGB SERVICE ONLY 2 3 R-AUDIO-L 4 0 9 COMPONENT IN VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO AUDIO (1080i/720p/480p/480i) 3 2 1 Y DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) PB 5 VIDEO PR L (MONO) L AUDIO R 8 VHF/UHF/ CABLE qa AUDIO OUT (FIX) AUDIO 7 R 6 Item Description 3 HDMI IN 1/2 R-AUDIO-L HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as DVD player, a set-top box, A/V rece
Description 7 AUDIO OUT (FIX) Connect to the left and right audio input jacks of your audio or video equipment. You can use these outputs to listen to your TV’s audio through your stereo system. 8 DIGITAL AUDIO Connects to the coaxial audio input of a digital audio equipment that is PCM/Dolby Digital OUT (COAXIAL) compatible. 9 PC IN (RGB/AUDIO) Connect to a personal computer’s video output connector using HD15-HD15 cable (analog RGB, not supplied).
3. Connecting the TV Cable system and/or VHF/UHF Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only) Rear of TV VHF/UHF/ CABLE input 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can also enjoy high definition programming by subscribing to high definition cable service or high definition satellite service. For the best possible picture, connect these components to your TV via the HDMI or component video (with audio) input on the back of your TV.
CATV/Satellite antenna cable Rear of TV IN DVI-to-HDMI cable PC IN 1 RGB SERVICE ONLY HD cable box/HD satellite box 2 R-AUDIO-L AUDIO COMPONENT IN VIDEO IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) 2 1 3 1 S VIDEO Y DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) PB VIDEO PR L (MONO) L AUDIO OUT (FIX) AUDIO AUDIO R R Audio cable ~ • If the equipment has a DVI and not a HDMI connector, use a HDMI to DVI cable or adapter to connect the DVI output to either HDMI IN 1 or HDMI IN 2 input, an
PC Use the TV as a monitor for your PC. Shown below with the HD15 to HD15 connection. This TV can also be connected to a PC with DVI or HDMI output. (Refer to the supplied Quick Setup Guide.
Blu-ray Disc Player/ “PS3” Digital satellite receiver DVD player Digital cable box IN Personal computer Audio system Headphones Camcorder PC IN 1 RGB SERVICE ONLY 2 R-AUDIO-L COMPONENT IN VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO AUDIO (1080i/720p/480p/480i) 3 2 1 Y VHF/UHF/ CABLE DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) PB VIDEO PR L (MONO) L AUDIO R AUDIO OUT (FIX) AUDIO R VHF/UHF/CABLE VCR Game system Digital recorder Analog audio equipment (A/V Receiver/Home Theater) Digital audio equipment ~ • Refer to th
4. Setting Up the Channel List - Initial Setup After you finish connecting your TV, you need to run Initial Setup, which automatically sets up available channels. 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 menu (see page 30). 1 Press POWER to turn on the TV. The Initial Setup screen appears.
Basic Operations Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators Slide to open Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching e and E on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment of the remote control. Remote Control Button Description 1 TV/VIDEO Press to display the External Inputs list, go through the list and select the desired input. 2 SLEEP 3 PICTURE • See page 26 on Applications menu the External Inputs.
Button Description 4 GUIDE (For all channels including Digital/Analog channels) Press to display the Guide when you are watching digital channels (if it is available from the station). Using the Guide The Guide allows you to select the channels from a channel list; also provides information about the current program being shown on each channel. Information banner Channel list 5 RETURN TV-PG DIGITAL RATING 1080i 16:9 15.1 KPBS-HD Amazing Places 3 12 15.1 15.2 15.100 15.101 64 66 69.1 69.
Button Description qa WIDE Press repeatedly to step through the Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen menu (see page 29).
Indicators Item Description 1 MENU Press to display the MENU with TV functions and settings (see Using the TV Menus on page 25). Press to display the External Inputs list, go through the list and select your desired input. In the MENU screen, this button serves as confirming the selection or setting. 2 INPUT 3 Press to adjust the volume. In the MENU screen, these buttons serve as left/right buttons. – VOLUME + 4 Press to scan through channels.
Using the TV Menus 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. Navigating through TV Menus 2 3 4 5 on the remote control to display on screen the Menu options. To highlight a Menu option press B, then press V/v to go through the menus. To select an option press or b. Press V/v to select or adjust your desired option, then press . To exit press .
Using the Applications Menu Option Description External inputs This feature lets you select the external inputs connected to your TV. 1 Press V/v to choose a external input from the list of 9 inputs. 2 To select press . 3 To exit from External inputs list, press MENU . Favorites • To change external inputs again, repeat steps 1-2. • To go back to channels, press CH +/- to go through the channels; repeat steps 1-2 and select TV; or press to select a channel from your Favorites list.
Option Description PC-PIP This PIP (Picture In Picture) feature provides PC input signal and TV channels; allows you to view two pictures simultaneously. When you select this feature from Applications menu, the PC-PIP will appear with a Sub Window to see TV channels at the same time. Main Window (PC) Sub Window (TV Channel) To change channels in the Sub Window Press CH +/– to change the channels or enter the channel number using the numeric buttons.
Using the Picture Menu Option Description Picture Mode Customized picture viewing Reset Backlight Picture Brightness Color Hue Color Temp. (Color Temperature) Noise Reduction Select a mode: Vivid (for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness), Standard (for standard picture settings, is recommended for home entertainment); or Cinema (for viewing filmbased content. Most suitable for viewing in a theater-like environment). Resets the current Picture Mode setting to factory default values.
Using the Screen Menu Option Description Wide Mode These options allow you to change the proportion of the screen. Wide Zoom Select to enlarge the picture uniformly. Normal Select to display 4:3 pictures in original size when the original source is 4:3. 4:3 Default Auto Wide Vertical Center Vertical Size Phase of the remote control you can also select these modes directly. • If you press Select the default Screen Mode to use for 4:3 sources.
Using the Channel Menu Option Favorite Channels Description Lets you set up a list of up to 8 of your favorite channels. Press V/v to select the option Add to Favorites to add the current channel to your Favorites list and press . 2 To exit press MENU . To select a favorite channel from the list, press V/v to go through the list and to select the channel. 1 Cable Add Channels Auto Program • To access quickly to Favorites channel list, press when there is no menu on the screen.
Using the Parental Lock The Parental Lock feature allows you to block programs according to their content and rating levels and block channels (regardless of the programs). Password is necessary in setting up blocking. Use - on the remote control to enter a four digit password. The first time you create a password, confirm the password by entering it again. To View Blocked Programs Press when tuned to a blocked program, then enter the password. To reactive the Parental Lock settings, turn off and on the TV.
Option Description Channel Block This option allows you to block channels regardless of program ratings. The password needs to be set up prior to blocking channels. The blocked channel can only be viewed by entering the correct password. To block a Channel Press V/v to go through the channels and press to Block or Allow channels. To View a Blocked Channel Press when tuned to a blocked program, then enter the password. To reactive the Parental Lock settings, turn off and on the TV.
Custom Rating System Chart US Models: Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating Options To select custom rating options for the U.S., select U.S.A. in the Select Country setting (see page 32). Option Description Movie Rating G PG PG-13 R NC-17 and X Age-Based Ratings TV-Y All children. TV-Y7 Directed to children age 7 and older. TV-G General audience. TV-PG Parental guidance suggested. TV-14 Parents strongly cautioned. TV-MA Mature audience only. Content-Based Ratings FV Fantasy violence.
Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating Options To select custom rating options for Canada, select Canada in the Select Country setting (see page 32). Option Description English Rating C All children. C8+ Children 8 years and older. G General programming. PG Parental guidance. 14+ Viewers 14 and older. 18+ Adult programming. G General programming. 8 ans+ Not recommended for young children. 13 ans+ Not recommended for ages under 13. 16 ans+ Not recommended for ages under 16.
Using the Setup Menu Option Description 35 Using the TV Menus Closed Captions (CC) Allows you to select from several closed captions modes (for programs that are broadcast with closed captioning). Select: Off (to turn off Closed Captions), On (to turn on Closed Captions), or Program (to program Closed Captions). Programming Closed Captions If you select the Program option under Closed Captions, you can change the following settings: Basic Allows you to select basic closed caption options (EIA-608).
Option Description 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 1 input, you can select the label DVD for the VIDEO 1 input. Then when you press to change inputs, the Video Label you assigned to that input appears on screen. 1 Press V/v to highlight the input (from 1 to 8) to which you want to assign a label, then press to select it.
Option Description Light Sensor Select On to enable the automatic picture (screen) brightness control. The light sensor measures the room brightness which allows the TV to automatically adjust the backlight brightness based on the picture settings and the ambient room light conditions. • Be sure not to put anything around the sensor, as its function may be affected. • In low light the range of the backlight control is reduced when Light Sensor is set to On.
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: Condition Explanation/Solution No picture. No picture. ❑ ❑ Cannot receive any channels. ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ TV is locked to one channel. ❑ Cannot receive or select channels. ❑ The TV turns off automatically. ❑ No picture from some video sources. ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Poor picture. Double images or ghosts.
Condition Noisy picture. Explanation/Solution ❑ ❑ ❑ No sound/Noisy sound Good picture, no sound. Audio noise. ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Poor picture. General Wide Mode changes automatically. Suddenly the picture gets smaller. ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ “Black box” on screen. ❑ 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. ❑ Check the volume control.
Condition Explanation/Solution Remote control does not operate. ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Some digital cable channels are ❑ not being displayed. ❑ Lost password. ❑ How to reset the TV to factory settings. ❑ 40 Check the polarity of the batteries or replace the batteries. Point the remote control at the remote control sensor of the TV. Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your remote control operation; try turning off the fluorescent lamps. Keep the remote control sensor area clear from obstacles.
Specifications Model System Television system Channel coverage Panel system Speaker output Input/Output jacks Antenna VIDEO IN 1/2/3 COMPONENT IN 1/2 AUDIO OUT PC IN PC AUDIO INPUT Headphones Power and others Power requirement Power consumption in use in standby Screen size (inches measured diagonally) Display resolution (horizontal × vertical) Speaker/Full range (2) Dimensions (W × H × D) with stand (mm) (inches) without stand (mm) (inches) wall-mount hole pattern (mm) Mass with stand without stand Suppl
Index 4:3 Default 29 I T A Infrared Receiver (IR) 24 INPUT 24 Installing the TV on a wall 12 TIMER LED 24 TOOLS button 23 Treble 28 Troubleshooting 38, 39, 40 Turning on/off the TV 24 TV Rating 33 TV/VIDEO button 21 AUDIO OUT jack, described 15 Auto Program 30 Auto Wide 29 J B JUMP button 23 Backlight 28 Balance 28 Bass 28 Brightness 28 L C M Cable 30 Cable holder 11 Canadian Models 34 CH+/– button 23 Change Password 32 Channel Block 32 Clock/Timer 26 Closed Caption (CC) 26 Color 28 Color Temp
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