Sony Kdl 26s2010 Operating Instructions

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Basic OperationsChanging the Wide Screen Mode  qdWIDEPress repeatedly to step through the Wide Mode settings: 
Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. The Wide Mode settings 
can be also accessed in the Screen settings. See page 29.
4:3 Original source
Standard definition source16:9 Original source
High definition source
mm
Wide ZoomWide Zoom
NormalNormal
   This mode is not available
FullFull
ZoomZoom
When the TV receives a 720p or 1080i signal, 
Normal cannot be selected.
qfDISPLAYPress once to display the current channel number, channel 
label, time and Wide Mode settings. The OSD (on screen 
display) will turn off after a few seconds or press again to 
immediately turn off the display.
qgV/v/B/b Press V/v/B/b to move the on-screen cursor. Press   to 
select/confirm an item.
qhTOOLSPress to display the Tools Menu that is associated with your 
current input: Analog TV, Digital TV, or External Inputs. (See 
page 26, 28, 31, 36 and 37.)
qjJUMPPress to jump back and forth between two channels. The TV 
alternates between the current channel and the last channel that 
was selected.
qk0 - 9 ENTPress 0 - 9 to select a channel; the channel changes after two 
seconds. Press ENT to change channels immediately.
qlCH +/–Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through 
channels, press and hold down either +/–.
ButtonDescription
qg qf
qk qh
qj
ql
qaqa
qd
Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching the e and E 
on the batteries to the diagram inside the remote control’s battery 
compartment.
(see page 29 for details)
 
						

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TV Controls 
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PIC OFF/TIMERSTANDBYPOWER
TV/VIDEOVOLUME
MENU
CHANNELPOWER
12 3 4 5
ItemDescription
1MENUPress to display MENU with TV functions and settings (see “Overview of MENU” on page 
23).
2
TV/VIDEOPress to cycle through the video inputs. If you set a certain input to Skip in Label Video 
Inputs, then the input will not appear. 
In the MENU screen, this button serves as confirming the selection or setting.
3
– VOLUME +Press to adjust the volume. In the MENU screen, these buttons serve as left/right buttons.
4
– CHANNEL +Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through channels, press and hold down either 
–/+. In the MENU screen, these buttons serve as up/down buttons.
5POWERPress to turn on and off the TV.
6(IR) Infrared 
Receiver/
Light SensorReceives IR signals from the remote control.
Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see page 33 for details). 
Do not put anything near the sensor, as its function may be affected.
7PIC OFF/
TIMER LEDLights up in green when the Picture Off feature is activated.  Lights up in orange when the 
timer is set. When the timer is set, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is turned off. For 
details, see page 33.
8STANDBY LEDLights up in red when your TV is in PC power saving mode. If the LED blinks in red 
continuously, this may indicate the TV needs servicing (see “For Your Convenience” on page 
2).
9POWER LEDLights up in green when the TV is turned on.
0SpeakerOutputs audio signal.
The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot. Use it as a reference when operating the TV.
Make sure that the TV is turned off before unplugging the power cord.  Unplugging the 
power cord while the TV is turned on may cause the Power LED to remain lit for up to 
20 seconds or may cause the TV to malfunction.
 
						

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Using the Menus
Using the Menus
Overview of MENU
Select from connected equipment
MENU
External Inputs
Analog Favorites 
Digital Favorites
Analog
Digital
Settings
Select:
Exit: Set:MENU12,
 3
1Press MENU on the remote. 
MENU control panel appears.
2Press V/v to highlight the item.
3Press   to select an option.
Press MENU to exit.
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.
When you press the MENU button, you can easily perform basic TV functions such as: switching between external 
inputs, viewing your favorite analog/digital stations, switching between analog and digital channels, and changing or 
customizing your TV settings.
 
						

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MENUAllows you to
External InputsThe External Inputs feature lets you select the external inputs
connected to your TV. You can also assign a label using Label
Video Inputs in the Setup settings. (see page 32)
Analog Favorites 
The Analog Favorites feature lets you select programs from a list 
of up to 16 favorite channels that you specify. 
1Highlight Analog Favorites on the MENU control panel 
and press  . 
2Make your selection by pressing V/v to highlight the desired 
channel then press  .
To add the current channel to the list of Favorite Channels, follow 
step 1 above then highlight and select Add to Favorites or while 
viewing a program simply press TOOLS button then select Add to 
Favorites and press  . 
To manually edit your list of favorite channels, select Edit Favorites. For more information, 
see page 37.
Digital FavoritesThe Digital Favorites feature lets you create a list of up to 16 
favorite channels that you specify.
1Highlight Favo r it es on the MENU control panel 
and press  . 
2Make your selection by pressing V/v to highlight the desired 
channel then press  .
To add the current channel to the list of Favorite Channels, 
follow step 1 above then highlight Add to Favorites and press 
.
To edit your list of favorite channels, follow step 1 above then highlight and select Edit 
Favor it es. 
AnalogThe Analog feature takes you to the most recently viewed analog channel.  When tuned to the 
channel, Channel number will be displayed.
Highlight Analog on the MENU control panel and press .
DigitalThe Digital feature takes you to the most recently viewed digital channel.  When tuned to the 
channel, the Program Banner and Channel number will be displayed.
Highlight Digital on the MENU control panel and press .
MENUSelect:
Set:Exit:
External Inputs
Return
 Video 1 VCR
 Video 2 GAME
 Video 3 -
 Video 4 -
 Video 5 -
 Video 6 -
 Video 7 -
Edit Video Labels
1Highlight External Inputs on the MENU control 
panel and press  . 
2Press V/v to highlight the desired external input 
and press  .
MENU
Analog Favorites
Select:
Exit: Set:MENU
Return
Add to Favorites
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 3 28 : -----
 4 65 : -----
 5 68 : -----
 6 28 : -----
 7 -- : -----
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Edit Favorites
 
						

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Using the Menus
SettingsThe Settings feature lets you enter the settings screen. Settings and adjustments can be performed 
from the Settings menu. The information on various settings starts from page 26.
Navigating Through Settings
The Settings screen provides access to the features:
1Press MENU.
2Select .
3Highlight the item: Picture, Sound, Screen, Setup, PC Settings, Analog Setup, Digital Setup.
4Press   to select an option.
To  e x i t  Settings, press 
MENU.
The options you can adjust vary depending on the situation. Unavailable options are 
grayed out.
MENUAllows you to
 
						

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Using the Picture Settings
OptionDescription
Target InputsDetermines whether to apply Picture Settings to current input only, or to all inputs. 
All InputsSettings will be applied to “All Inputs” (ex: TV is showing Video 1. 
Changes to the picture settings affect TV, Video1 - Video7)
“All Inputs” will override any settings set by “Current Input.”
Current InputSettings will be applied to only the “Current Input” (ex: TV is 
showing Video 1.  Changes to picture settings affect only Video 1)
Picture
Mode
Customized picture 
viewingVividSelect for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.
StandardSelect for standard picture settings. Recommended for home 
entertainment.
CustomAllows you to store your preferred settings.
Picture Mode can also be accessed using the TOOLS button on the remote 
control when in Analog TV, Digital TV and External Inputs.
ResetResets the current Picture Mode setting to the default values.
BacklightAdjust to brighten or darken the backlight.
PictureAdjust to increase or decrease picture contrast.
BrightnessAdjust to brighten or darken the picture.
ColorAdjust to increase or decrease color intensity.
HueAdjust to increase or decrease the green tones.
Color Temperature
White adjustmentCoolSelect to give the white colors a bluish tint.
NeutralSelect to give the white colors a neutral tint.
War m 1,2Select to give the white colors a reddish tint. Available only when 
Picture Mode is set to Custom.
SharpnessAdjust to sharpen or soften the picture.
Noise ReductionSelect to reduce the noise level of connected equipment, and the VHF/UHF input. Select 
from Auto, High, Medium, Low and Off.
Auto is only available when you are watching analog channels. It is not available 
when Target Input is set to All Inputs.
 
						

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Using the Menus
Advanced Settings
Only available in 
“Custom Picture Mode”ResetResets all the advanced settings to the default settings.
Black CorrectorEnhances black areas of the picture for stronger contrast.
Contrast 
EnhancerAutomatically optimizes the contrast. This setting is especially 
effective for dark images which increases the vibrancy of the picture.
GammaAdjusts the balance between the light and dark areas of the picture.
Clear WhiteEmphasizes white and light colors.
Live ColorMakes colors more vivid.
MPEG Noise 
ReductionReduces the mosaic effect in MPEG-compressed video.
Effective for Digital TV programs.
If the function is set to High, it will reduce the sharpness of the pictures. 
OptionDescription
 
						

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Using the Sound Settings
OptionDescription
Target InputsDetermines whether to apply Sound Settings to current input only, or to all inputs. 
All InputsSettings will be applied to “All Inputs” (ex: TV is showing Video 1. 
Changes to the picture settings affect TV, Video1 - Video7)
“All Inputs” will override any settings set by “Current Input.”
Current InputSettings will be applied to only the “Current Input” (ex: TV is showing 
Video 1.  Changes to picture settings affect only Video 1)
Sound Mode
Customized 
sound listeningDynamicSelect to enhance treble and bass.
StandardSuitable for spoken dialog.
CustomFlat setting. Allows you to store your preferred settings.
Sound Mode can also be accessed using the TOOLS button on the remote 
control when in Analog TV, Digital TV and External Inputs.
ResetResets the current Sound Mode setting to the default values, except MTS.
Tr e b l eAdjust to increase or decrease higher-pitched sounds.
BassAdjust to increase or decrease lower-pitched sounds.
BalanceAdjust to emphasize left or right speaker balance.
Steady Sound OnSelect to stabilize the volume across all programs and commercials.
OffSelect to turn off Steady Sound.
Surround TruSurround XTSelect for surround sound (for stereo programs only).
Simulated StereoAdds a surround-like effect to mono programs.
OffSelect for normal stereo or mono reception.
BBESelect to give sound more impact by compensating for phase effects in speakers. Select from 
High, Low, and Off.
MTS 
Enjoy stereo, bilingual 
and mono programsStereoSelect for stereo reception when viewing a program broadcast in stereo. 
Auto SAPSelect 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.
MonoSelect for mono reception. Use to reduce noise during weak stereo 
broadcasts.
MTS is only available for analog programs.
 
						

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Using the Menus
Using the Screen Settings
OptionDescription
Target InputsDetermines whether to apply Screen Settings to current input only, or to all inputs. 
All InputsSettings will be applied to “All Inputs” (ex: TV is showing Video 1. 
Changes to the picture settings affect TV, Video1 - Video7)
“All Inputs” will override any settings set by “Current Input.”
Current InputSettings will be applied to only the “Current Input” (ex: TV is showing 
Video 1.  Changes to picture settings affect only Video 1)
Wide Mode Wide ZoomSelect to fill screen with minimum distortion.
NormalSelect to display 4:3 picture in original size when the original source is 
4:3.
Normal is not available when you are watching 720p or 1080i sources.
FullSelect to enlarge the picture horizontally to fill the screen when the 
original source is 4:3 (Standard definition source). When the original 
source is 16:9 (High definition source), select this mode to display 16:9 
picture in original size.
ZoomSelect to enlarge the original picture without distorting the aspect ratio.
Auto Wide OnSelect to have the screen automatically change to the screen mode that 
is best for the current program. If frequent screen changes are disturbing 
to you, select Off.
OffSelect to turn off the Auto Wide option. Choose a screen mode from the 
Wide Mode option.
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4:3 Default
Select the default 
Screen Mode to use for 
4:3 sourcesWide ZoomSelect to enlarge the 4:3 picture to fill the 16:9 screen, keeping the 
original image as much as possible, with minimal distortion.
NormalSelect to display the 4:3 picture in its original size.
OffSelect to continue using the current Wide Mode setting when the 
channel or input is changed.
If 4:3 Default 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.
Display AreaSelect Normal to return to the default display area. Select -1 or -2 to enlarge the picture so 
that the edges are outside the visible portion of the screen.
Horizontal CenterAllows you to move the position of the picture left and right.
Press B/b and press   to choose a correction between Min, – 4 to +4 and Max.
Horizontal Center feature is useful if TV is connected to game equipment.
Vertical CenterAllows you to move the position of the picture up and down. Available only in Zoom mode.
Press V/v and press   to choose a correction between Min, – 4 to +4 and Max.
Ve r t i c a l  S i z eAllows you to adjust the vertical size of the picture. (Available only in Wide Zoom and 
Zoom modes.)
Press V/v and press   to choose a correction between Min, – 4 to +4 and Max.
OptionDescription