Sony Kdl 26s3000 Operating Instructions

Getting Started
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Getting Started
1. Installing the TV
1Screw the support belt (supplied) to the TV 
stand with a wood screw (supplied).
2Attach the support belt to the Table-Top Stand 
with the securing screw (supplied) using a 
coin, etc.
3Adjust the length by pulling the support belt 
toward you while holding the Table-Top 
Stand.
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 Be sure to take measures to prevent the TV from 
toppling over and causing injury.
 The supplied wood screw may not be used depending 
on the type of TV stand. In this...

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This TV can be installed on a wall by using a Wall-
Mount Bracket (sold separately). Before mounting 
the TV on a wall, the Table-Top Stand must be 
removed from the TV.
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 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 
Table-Top Stand:
1Disconnect all the cables from the TV.
2Gently lay the TV, face down, onto a level and 
stable surface covered with a thick and soft 
cloth. Make sure the Table-Top Stand is 
hanging over...

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Getting Started
2. Locating Inputs and Outputs
Left side
ItemDescription
1Headphone jackConnects to your headphones. If your headphones do not match the jack, use a suitable 
plug adapter (not supplied).
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 While headphones are connected, the TV speakers are muted.
2VIDEO IN 2
S VIDEOConnects to the S VIDEO output jack on your camcorder or other video equipment that 
has S VIDEO. The S VIDEO provides better picture quality than composite video (3). 
(See Auto S Video on page 39.)
3VIDEO IN 2
R-AUDIO-L...

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Rear
INVIDEO INAUDIO
OUT(VAR/FIX)
VIDEO
L(MONO)
AUDIO
R
R  AUDIO  L
S VIDEO
DIGITAL
OUT
(OPTICAL)
COMPONENT IN(1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i)PC  IN
L
AUDIO
R
Y
P
B
PR
1
2
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VHF/UHF/CABLE
DMex/
SERVICE
AUDIORGB
1
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Getting Started
ItemDescription
1HDMI IN 1
HDMIHDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital 
audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, 
such as a set-top box, DVD player, Blu-ray Disc player, A/V receiver as well as PC. 
HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus digital audio.
2HDMI IN 2
HDMI/
R-AUDIO-LIf the equipment has a DVI jack and not an HDMI jack, connect the DVI jack to the 
HDMI IN 2 (with DVI-to-HDMI...

16 3. Connecting the TV
You can enjoy high-definition and standard-
definition digital programming (if available in 
your area) along with standard-definition analog 
programming.
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 This TV is capable of receiving unscrambled digital 
programming for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and 
external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC).
 It is strongly recommended that you connect the 
antenna/cable input using a 75-ohm coaxial cable to 
receive optimum picture quality. A 300-ohm twin lead 
cable can be easily affected by...

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Getting Started
Shown with DVI Connection
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 If the equipment has a DVI jack and not an HDMI jack, connect the DVI jack to the HDMI IN 2 (with DVI-to-HDMI 
cable or adapter) jack and connect the audio jack to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of HDMI IN 2. For details, see 
page 15.
INVIDEO INAUDIO
OUT(VAR/FIX)
VIDEO
L(MONO)AUDIOR
R  AUDIO  L
S VIDEO
COMPONENT IN(1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i)PC  IN
1
2
1312
AUDIORGBL
AUDIO
R
Y
P
B
PR
DIGITAL
OUT
(OPTICAL)
Rear of TV
AUDIO-R 
(red)
AUDIO-L 
(white)
Audio cable...

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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 separate Quick Setup Guide.)
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 Connect the PC IN jack to the PC using the HD15-
HD15 cable with ferrite core (analog RGB) and audio 
cable (page 15).  If the PC is connected to the TV and no signal has been 
input from the PC for more than 30 seconds, the TV 
enters the standby mode automatically (page 40).
PC Input Signal Reference Chart...

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Getting Started
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 Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting other equipment to your TV.
Other Equipment
VHF/UHF/CABLE
DMex/
SERVICE
INVIDEO INAUDIO
OUT(VAR/FIX)
VIDEO
R  AUDIO  L
S VIDEODIGITAL
OUT
(OPTICAL)
COMPONENT IN(1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i)PC  IN
L
AUDIO
RL(MONO)AUDIOR
Y
P
B
PR
1
2
1312
AUDIORGB
S VIDEO VIDEO R-AUDIO-
L (MONO)
VIDEO       
2
DVD 
playerPersonal 
computer Digital 
satellite 
receiver
VHF/UHF/CABLE
Digital audio 
equipment Analog 
audio 
equipment
(A/V...

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This TV is equipped with BRAVIA Theatre Sync. 
The HDMI Control function enables BRAVIA 
Theatre Sync to allow communication between 
Sony TVs and Sony equipment. Only Sony 
equipment with HDMI Control capability is 
supported.
To connect HDMI Control equipment
Use an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo for 
connection. See pages 16 to 19 or see the HDMI 
connection shown in the Quick Setup Guide 
provided with the TV documentation.
Setting the HDMI Control
In order for the HDMI Control function to...