Sony Kdl 26bx321 Operating Instructions

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Overview of the remote
1"/1 – TV standby
Turns the TV on and off from standby mode.
2SYNC MENU
Displays the menu of connected HDMI equipment. While viewing 
other input screens or TV programmes, “HDMI Device Selection” is 
displayed when the button is pressed.
~ 
 “Control for HDMI” (BRAVIA Sync) is only available with the 
connected Sony equipment that has the BRAVIA Sync or BRAVIA 
Theatre Sync logo or is compatible with Control for HDMI.
3AUDIO
Press to change the dual sound mode (page 28).
4SCENE – Scene Select mode (page 16)
5/  – Info/ Text reveal
 In digital mode: Displays brief details of the programme currently 
being watched.
 In analogue mode: Displays information such as current channel 
number and screen format.
 In Text mode (page 16): Reveals hidden information (e.g. answers to 
a quiz).
6F/f/G/g/ 
7OPTIONS
Press to display a list that contains shortcuts to some setting menus. The 
listed options vary depending on the current input and content.
8HOME (page 25)
9Coloured buttons (page 16, 18) 
0Number buttons
 In TV mode: Selects channels. For channel numbers 10 and above, 
press the second and third digit in quick succession.
 In Text mode: Enters the three digit page number to select the page.
qa – Subtitle setting
Press to change the subtitle language (page 32) (in digital mode only).
qsPROG/CH +/–/ /
 In TV mode: Selects the next (+) or previous (-) channel.
 In Text mode (page 16): Selects the next ( ) or previous ( ) page.
qd – Previous channel
Press to return to the channel that was last viewed (for more than five 
seconds).
qf% – Mute the sound
qg2 +/– – Volume 
qh/ – Text (page 16)
 
						

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qjRETURN / 
Returns to the previous screen of any displayed menu.
qkGUIDE /   – EPG (Digital Electronic Programme Guide) 
(page 17)
ql – Screen mode (page 16)
w;DIGITAL – Digital mode (page 15)
ANALOG – Analogue mode (page 15)
waBRAVIA Sync (page 24)
m/N/X/M/./x/>
: You can operate the BRAVIA Sync-
compatible equipment that is connected to the TV.
ws/  – (Input select)
 In TV mode: Press to display a list of inputs.
z
 
 The number 5, N, PROG/CH + and AUDIO buttons have tactile dots. Use 
the tactile dots as references when operating the TV.
 
						

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Overview of the TV buttons and indicators
11 – Power
Turns the TV on or off.
~
 To disconnect the TV completely, pull the plug 
from the mains.
 When you turn on the TV, the power indicator 
lights in green.
2CH +/–/ /
 In TV mode: Selects the next (+) or previous (-) 
channel.
 In TV menu: Moves through the options up ( ) 
or down ( ).
32 +/–//
 In TV mode: Increases (+) or decreases (-) the 
volume.
 In TV menu: Moves through the options right 
( ) or left ( ).
4/  – Input select / OK
 In TV mode: Selects the input source from 
equipment connected to the TV sockets 
(page 20).
 In TV menu: Selects the menu or option, and 
confirms the setting.
5HOME (page 25)
6Light sensor
Do not put anything over the sensor, doing so may 
affect its function (page 35).
Remote control sensor
 Receives IR signals from the remote.
 Do not put anything over the sensor, as its 
function may be affected.
7   – Picture Off / Sleep Timer indicator
 Lights up in green when the picture is switched 
off (page 35).
 Lights up in orange when the sleep timer is set 
(page 34).
81 – Standby indicator
Lights up in red when the TV is in standby mode.
9" – Power indicator
Lights up in green when the TV is turned on.
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 Make sure that the TV is completely turned off before 
unplugging the mains lead. Unplugging the mains lead 
while the TV is turned on may cause the indicator to 
remain lit or may cause the TV to malfunction.
 
						

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Watching TV
Watching TV
Watching TV
1Press 1 on the side of the TV to turn on 
the TV.
When the TV is in standby mode (the 1 
(standby) indicator on the TV front panel is red), 
press "/1 on the remote to turn on the TV.
2Press DIGITAL/ANALOG to switch 
between digital and analogue modes.
The channels available vary depending on the
mode.
3Press the number buttons or PROG/CH 
+/– to select a TV channel.
To select channel numbers 10 and above using 
the number buttons, press the second and third 
digits in quick succession.
To select a digital channel using the Digital 
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG), see 
page 17.
In digital mode
An information banner appears briefly. The 
following icons may be indicated on the banner. 
Additional operations3 2
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: Radio service
: Scrambled/Subscription service
: Multiple audio languages available
: Subtitles available
: Subtitles available for the hearing impaired
: Recommended minimum age for current 
programme (from 4 to 18 years)
: Parental Lock
: Digital Programme Lock
To Do this
Adjust the volume Press 2 + (increase)/
- (decrease).
Access the 
Programme index 
table (in analogue 
mode only)Press  . To select an analogue 
channel, press F/f, then press 
.
Continued
 
						

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To access Text
Press /. Each time you press /, the display changes 
cyclically as follows:
Text t Text over the TV picture (mix mode) t No 
Text (exit the Text service)
To select a page, press the number buttons or  / .
To reveal hidden information, press  .
z 
 When four coloured items appear at the bottom of the 
Text page, Fastext is available. Fastext allows you to 
access pages quickly and easily. Press the corresponding 
coloured button to access the page.
Scene Select mode
When you select the desired scene option, the 
optimum sound quality and picture quality for the 
selected scene are automatically set.
1Press SCENE on the remote.
2Press F/f to select the mode, then press 
.
“Auto”: Delivers optimum picture and sound 
quality which is automatically set according to 
input source. There may not be any effect 
depending on the connected equipments.
“General”: Current user settings.
“Photo”: Delivers picture that reproduces the 
texture and colour of a printed photo.
“Music”: Delivers dynamic and clear sound 
effects like at a concert.
“Cinema”: Delivers theatre-like picture and 
dynamic sound.
“Game”: Delivers the best picture and sound 
quality for fullest game playing enjoyment.
“Graphics”: Delivers clearer detailed pictures 
to reduce fatigue for prolonged viewing.
“Sports”: Delivers realistic picture with 
surround sound like in a stadium.
~  Except for “Auto”, “General” and “Music”, if any scene 
mode is selected, picture mode selection in the picture 
menu is not possible - release scene selection first.
To change the screen format manually to 
suit the broadcast
Press   repeatedly to select the desired screen format.
* Parts of the top and bottom of the picture may be cut off.
~  Depending on the signal, some screen formats may not 
be selectable.
 Some characters and/or letters at the top and the bottom 
of the picture may not be visible in “Wide Zoom”.
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  You can adjust the vertical position of the picture when 
selecting “Zoom”, “14:9” or “Captions”. Press F/f to 
move up or down (e.g. to read subtitles).
Wide Zoom*
Displays conventional 4:3 
broadcasts with an 
imitation wide screen 
effect. The 4:3 picture is 
stretched to fill the screen.
Normal
Displays conventional 4:3 
broadcasts (e.g. non-wide 
screen TV) in the correct 
proportions.
14:9*
Displays 14:9 broadcasts 
in the correct proportions. 
As a result, black border 
areas are visible on the 
screen.
Full
Stretches a 4:3 picture 
horizontally, to fill a 16:9 
screen.
Zoom*
Displays cinemascopic 
(letter box format) 
broadcasts in the correct 
proportions.
Captions*
Displays cinemascopic 
(letter box format) 
broadcasts with subtitles 
on the screen.
 
						

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Watching TV
Using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide 
(EPG) *
1In digital mode, press GUIDE.
2Perform the desired operation as shown 
in the following table or displayed on the 
screen.
* This function may not be available in some countries/regions.
~  If an age restriction for programmes has been selected, a message asking for a PIN code will appear on the screen. For 
details, see “Parental Lock” on page 33.
To d a y13: 00 12: 30 12: 00 11: 30GUIDEFri  16  Mar 11:35
001      BBC ONE
002      BBC TWO
003       ITV1
004      Channel 4
005      Five
006      ITV2
007      BBC THREE
008      BBC FOUR  
009      ITV3 
010      SKY THREEHomes Under the HammerNeighbours Afterlife
Ready Steady Cook Extraordinary People: Britains Iden... CSI: Crime Scene Inv...
Dancing On Ice Exclusive Cracker
Sign Zone: Ancient Rome: The Rise a... The Jeremy Kyle... Homes Under th...
House Law and Order: Special Victims U... PartyPoker.com Worl...
Crime Hour: Midsomer Murders Vodafone TBA: L...
BBC Learning Zone: Schools: World P... A Picture of Brit... Eastenders
  ER Real Crime: The Truth About the... This is BBC FOUR
P Everybody Loves Raymond The Sharon Osb...
  Racing from Chepstow and Ascot Baseball Wedne... Trans World Sport
011      More 4Carry On Up The Khyber
Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)
To Do this
Watch a programme Press F/f/G/g to select the programme, then press  .
Turn off the EPG Press GUIDE.
 
						

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Using the Digital Favourite list * 
The Favourite feature allows you to specify up to 
four lists of your favourite programmes. 
1In digital mode, press HOME, and select 
“Digital Favourites”.
2Perform the desired operation as shown 
in the following table or displayed on the 
screen.
* This function may not be available in some countries/regions.
DigitalFavourite Set-up
Favourites 1001     BBC ONE
002     BBC TWO
003     ITV1
004     Channel 4
005     Five
006     BBC Three
007     ITV2
008     Sky Sports
009     UKTV History010     More 4
011     abc1
012     QVC
013     UKTV Gold
014     The HITS    
015     UKTV  Bright Ideas
016     ftn
017     TMF    
018     E4Enter Programme Number:     000
Digital Favourite list
To Do this
Create your Favourite list for the first 
time1Press   to select “Yes”.
2Press the yellow button to select the Favourite list.
3Press 
F/f/G/g to select the channel you want to add, then 
press .
Channels that are stored in the Favourite list are indicated by a   
symbol.
4Press  RETURN to finish setting up.
Watch a channel1Press the yellow button to navigate through your Favourite 
lists.
2Press 
F/f to select the channel, then press  .
Turn off the Favourite list Press  RETURN.
Add or remove channels in the 
currently edited Favourite list
1Press the blue button.
2Press the yellow button to select the Favourite list you want to 
edit.
3Press 
F/f/G/g to select the channel you want to add or 
remove, then press  .
Remove all channels from the current 
Favourite list1Press the blue button.
2Press the yellow button to select the Favourite list you want to 
edit.
3Press the blue button.
4Press 
G/g to select “Yes”, then press   to confirm.
 
						

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Using Optional Equipment
Using Optional Equipment
Connecting optional equipment
You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV. Connecting cables are not supplied.
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K J I H E ABC
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Hi-Fi audio
equipmentDVD player with 
component output Hi-Fi audio equipment 
with optical audio inputPC (HDMI output)
Blu-ray disc player
Digital video
camera DVD player
PC
Digital video camera/Digital 
camera/USB storage
Video game 
equipment/
DVC camcorder
Headphones Video game  
equipment
DVD player
Decoder
DVD recorderDecoder
VCR
CAM card
 
						

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Viewing pictures from 
connected equipment
Turn on the connected equipment, then 
perform one of the following operation.
For an auto-tuned VCR page 7
In analogue mode, press PROG/CH +/–, or the 
number buttons, to select the video channel. 
For other connected equipment 
Press   to display the connected equipment list. 
Press 
F/f to select the desired input source, then 
press  . (The highlighted item is selected if two 
seconds pass without any operation after pressing 
F/f.)
For a USB device
See page 21.
~
 Be sure to use only an authorised HDMI cable bearing 
the HDMI logo. We recommend that you use a Sony 
HDMI cable.
 When HDMI control compatible equipment is 
connected, communication with the connected 
equipment is supported. Refer to page 24 to set up this 
communication.
Symbol on the 
screenDescription
 Component To see the equipment connected to 
G.
 HDMI1 or 
 HDMI2HDMI IN 1 or HDMI IN 2
To see the equipment connected to 
A or B.
Digital video and audio signals are 
input from the connected equipment.
If the equipment has a DVI socket, 
connect the DVI socket to the HDMI 
IN 1 socket through a DVI-HDMI 
adaptor interface (not supplied), and 
connect the equipment’s audio out 
sockets to the audio in sockets in the 
HDMI IN 1 sockets.
Connect to the HDMI IN 2 socket, 
to view photographs or screen 
images from a PC or digital video 
camera.
AV 1To see the equipment connected to 
D.
Inputs
Digital
Analogue
AV 1
AV 2
HDMI1
HDMI2 
Component 
PC
 PC To see the equipment connected to 
C.
z
 It is recommended to use a PC cable 
with ferrites like the “Connector, D-
sub 15” (ref. 1-793-504-11, 
available in Sony Service Centre), or 
equivalent.
 AV2 To see the equipment connected to 
J.
When connecting mono equipment, 
connect to the   AV2 L socket.
To connect Do this
Conditional 
Access Module 
(CAM) HTo use Pay Per View services.
For details, refer to the instruction 
manual supplied with your CAM. 
Turn off the TV when inserting or 
removing your CAM.
~
 CAM is not supported in some 
countries/regions. Check with your 
authorised dealer.
USB IYou can enjoy photo/music/video 
files stored in a Sony digital still 
camera or camcorder (
page 21).
Hi-Fi audio 
equipment FConnect to the audio output sockets 
 to listen to the sound from the 
TV on Hi-Fi audio equipment.
Audio level of the external speakers 
can be modified by pressing the 
volume buttons on the remote.
DIGITAL 
AUDIO OUT 
(OPTICAL) EUse an optical audio cable.
Headphones 
KConnect to the i socket to listen to 
sound from the TV on headphones.
Symbol on the 
screenDescription