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Sony KDL-V26XBR1
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KDL-V26/32/40XBR1
2-662-199-11(1)
E:\Worker\mix\2662199111_not in use\01US01COV.fm
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© 2005 Sony Corporation
2-662-199-11(1)
LCD Digital Color TV
Operating Instructions
KDL-V26XBR1
KDL-V32XBR1
KDL-V40XBR1

Table of Contents

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Summary

Introducing the TV

Features

Key features of the TV including WEGA GATE, WEGA Engine, Integrated HDTV, Wide Screen Mode, S-master Full Digital Amplifier, CineMotion®, Parental Control.

Installing the TV

Preventing the TV from Toppling Over

Measures to prevent the TV from toppling over and causing injury during installation.

TV Controls and Connectors

Front Panel

Details of the controls and indicators on the front panel of the TV.

Side Panel

Description of controls and input/output jacks on the left and right side panels.

Rear Panel

Diagram and description of the input/output jacks on the rear panel of the TV.

Connecting the TV

Basic Connections

Instructions for connecting various video sources like antenna, cable box, satellite receiver, HDMI, DVI, and digital audio.

Using CableCARD Device

About Using CableCARD Device

Information on using a CableCARD device instead of a set-top box for digital cable TV.

Activating CableCARD Service

Steps to insert and activate the CableCARD device for service with your cable provider.

Setting Up the Channel List

Using Initial Setup

How to perform Initial Setup to create a list of available analog and digital channels.

Connecting Optional Equipment

VCR and Cable

Connecting a VCR and cable TV without a cable box.

DVD Player with Component Video Connectors

Connecting a DVD player with component video jacks to the TV.

Personal Computer

Connecting a personal computer to the TV for display.

Watching the TV

Button Descriptions

Detailed descriptions of each button on the TV remote control.

Programming the Remote Control

Steps to program the TV remote control to operate other video equipment.

Special Buttons on the Remote Control

Using the GUIDE Button

How to use the Program Guide to review program information and select channels.

Using the WIDE Button

How to use the WIDE button to select various wide screen modes for 4:3 broadcasts.

Using the JUMP Button

How to jump back and forth between the current channel and the last selected channel.

Introducing WEGA GATE

Overview of WEGA GATE

WEGA GATE provides one-button access for controlling your TV intuitively via an on-screen control panel.

Favorites

Lets you select programs from a list of up to 16 favorite channels.

External Inputs

Lets you select equipment connected to your TV, assign labels, or skip unused inputs.

Using the Photo;Video Viewer

Using the Photo;Video Viewer Index

How the Photo/Video Viewer Index displays thumbnail images of files stored on USB media.

Viewing Photos

Controls for viewing photos, including navigating files, hiding/displaying menu, and playing voice memos.

Playing Movies

Controls for playing movies, including enlarging the window, play/pause, and navigating files.

Using the Settings

Accessing the Video Settings

Options for adjusting picture mode, reset, backlight, brightness, color, hue, and sharpness.

Accessing the Audio Settings

Options for adjusting sound mode, reset, treble, bass, balance, steady sound, volume offset, effect, and BBE.

Accessing the Screen Settings

Options for screen settings, including wide mode, game picture, 4:3 default, display area, vertical center, and vertical size.

Accessing the Channel Settings

Options for channel management: favorites, digital channels, auto program, and showing/hiding channels.

Accessing the Parental Lock Settings

Options for parental control: turn on/off, select rating system, change password, and select country.

Accessing the Setup Settings

Setup options include caption vision, info banner, game mode, labels, language, video inputs, menu color, power saving, and light sensor.

Accessing the Applications Settings

Options for clock/timers and sleep settings.

PC Input Signal Reference Chart

Other Information

Contacting Sony

Customer Information Services Center phone numbers for US and Canadian residents.

Troubleshooting

Solutions for common problems with remote control operation and channel selection.

CableCARD Device

Troubleshooting problems using the CableCARD device or services.

Video

Troubleshooting issues related to picture (no picture, dark, color incorrect) and screen noise.

Audio

Troubleshooting audio issues like no sound, audio noise, low volume, or weak sound.

Channels

Troubleshooting issues related to receiving upper channels, all channels, or digital channels.

USB

Troubleshooting problems with USB device recognition, file display, editing, and image quality.

General

Troubleshooting general TV issues like factory resets, lost passwords, timer LEDs, and digital cable box problems.

Specifications

Summary

Introducing the TV

Features

Key features of the TV including WEGA GATE, WEGA Engine, Integrated HDTV, Wide Screen Mode, S-master Full Digital Amplifier, CineMotion®, Parental Control.

Installing the TV

Preventing the TV from Toppling Over

Measures to prevent the TV from toppling over and causing injury during installation.

TV Controls and Connectors

Front Panel

Details of the controls and indicators on the front panel of the TV.

Side Panel

Description of controls and input/output jacks on the left and right side panels.

Rear Panel

Diagram and description of the input/output jacks on the rear panel of the TV.

Connecting the TV

Basic Connections

Instructions for connecting various video sources like antenna, cable box, satellite receiver, HDMI, DVI, and digital audio.

Using CableCARD Device

About Using CableCARD Device

Information on using a CableCARD device instead of a set-top box for digital cable TV.

Activating CableCARD Service

Steps to insert and activate the CableCARD device for service with your cable provider.

Setting Up the Channel List

Using Initial Setup

How to perform Initial Setup to create a list of available analog and digital channels.

Connecting Optional Equipment

VCR and Cable

Connecting a VCR and cable TV without a cable box.

DVD Player with Component Video Connectors

Connecting a DVD player with component video jacks to the TV.

Personal Computer

Connecting a personal computer to the TV for display.

Watching the TV

Button Descriptions

Detailed descriptions of each button on the TV remote control.

Programming the Remote Control

Steps to program the TV remote control to operate other video equipment.

Special Buttons on the Remote Control

Using the GUIDE Button

How to use the Program Guide to review program information and select channels.

Using the WIDE Button

How to use the WIDE button to select various wide screen modes for 4:3 broadcasts.

Using the JUMP Button

How to jump back and forth between the current channel and the last selected channel.

Introducing WEGA GATE

Overview of WEGA GATE

WEGA GATE provides one-button access for controlling your TV intuitively via an on-screen control panel.

Favorites

Lets you select programs from a list of up to 16 favorite channels.

External Inputs

Lets you select equipment connected to your TV, assign labels, or skip unused inputs.

Using the Photo;Video Viewer

Using the Photo;Video Viewer Index

How the Photo/Video Viewer Index displays thumbnail images of files stored on USB media.

Viewing Photos

Controls for viewing photos, including navigating files, hiding/displaying menu, and playing voice memos.

Playing Movies

Controls for playing movies, including enlarging the window, play/pause, and navigating files.

Using the Settings

Accessing the Video Settings

Options for adjusting picture mode, reset, backlight, brightness, color, hue, and sharpness.

Accessing the Audio Settings

Options for adjusting sound mode, reset, treble, bass, balance, steady sound, volume offset, effect, and BBE.

Accessing the Screen Settings

Options for screen settings, including wide mode, game picture, 4:3 default, display area, vertical center, and vertical size.

Accessing the Channel Settings

Options for channel management: favorites, digital channels, auto program, and showing/hiding channels.

Accessing the Parental Lock Settings

Options for parental control: turn on/off, select rating system, change password, and select country.

Accessing the Setup Settings

Setup options include caption vision, info banner, game mode, labels, language, video inputs, menu color, power saving, and light sensor.

Accessing the Applications Settings

Options for clock/timers and sleep settings.

PC Input Signal Reference Chart

Other Information

Contacting Sony

Customer Information Services Center phone numbers for US and Canadian residents.

Troubleshooting

Solutions for common problems with remote control operation and channel selection.

CableCARD Device

Troubleshooting problems using the CableCARD device or services.

Video

Troubleshooting issues related to picture (no picture, dark, color incorrect) and screen noise.

Audio

Troubleshooting audio issues like no sound, audio noise, low volume, or weak sound.

Channels

Troubleshooting issues related to receiving upper channels, all channels, or digital channels.

USB

Troubleshooting problems with USB device recognition, file display, editing, and image quality.

General

Troubleshooting general TV issues like factory resets, lost passwords, timer LEDs, and digital cable box problems.

Specifications

Sony KDL-V26XBR1 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Screen Size26 inches
Resolution1366 x 768
Display TypeLCD
Aspect Ratio16:9
Response Time8 ms
HDMI Ports2
Component Video Inputs1
S-Video Inputs1
Audio Output2 x 10W
Viewing Angle178°
RF Input1
Brightness500 cd/m²
PC Input1 (D-Sub)

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