Sony Kdl 26s3000 Operating Instructions

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Using TV Features
ResetResets the current Picture Mode setting to the default values.
BacklightBrightens or darkens the backlight.
PictureIncreases or decreases picture contrast.
BrightnessBrightens or darkens the picture.
ColorIncreases or decreases color intensity.
HueIncreases or decreases the green tones.
Color Temperature
White adjustmentCoolGives the white colors a bluish tint.
NeutralGives the white colors a neutral tint.
Warm 1, 2Gives the white colors a reddish tint.
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Picture Mode settings...

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Available Sound settings depend on the Speakers setting under Audio Options settings (page 34) or 
headphone connection.
Sound Settings
Sound Mode DynamicEnhances treble and bass.
StandardSuitable for spoken dialog.
CustomCustomizes the sound settings including the Sound Booster setting.
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Sound Mode can also be accessed by pressing OPTIONS on the remote control.
ResetResets the current Sound Mode setting to the default values.
Tr e b l eIncreases or decreases higher-pitched sounds.
BassIncreases or...

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Using TV Features
Auto Wide OnAutomatically changes Wide Mode setting based upon content. If 
frequent screen changes are disturbing to you, select Off.
OffTurns off the Auto Wide option. Choose a Wide Mode from the 
Wide Mode option.
4:3 Default
Select the default screen 
mode to use for 4:3 
sourcesWide ZoomEnlarges the 4:3 picture to fill the 16:9 screen, displaying as much of 
the original image as possible.
NormalDisplays the 4:3 picture in its original aspect ratio.
FullSelect to enlarge the 4:3...

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Wide Mode NormalSelect to display the picture in its original resolution and aspect ratio.
Full 1Select to enlarge the picture to fill the screen, while maintaining its 
original aspect ratio.
Full 2Select to enlarge the picture to fill the screen.
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Wide Mode can also be accessed by pressing the WIDE button.
Video Options Settings
CineMotionSelect Auto to automatically detect film content and apply a reverse 3-2 pulldown 
process. Moving pictures will appear cleaner and more natural looking. The...

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Using TV Features
Channel Settings
Cable OnFor receiving cable channels via cable TV provider.
OffFor using an antenna.
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 You should run Auto Program after changing the Cable setting.
Auto ProgramAutomatically sets up the channel list on the TV for all receivable channels. Channel 
scanning will be based on the Cable On/Off setting.
1Select Auto Program.
2Select OK to start Auto Program. When Auto Program is completed, the screen 
will display the number of channels found.
3Press RETURN to exit the...

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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.
To View Blocked Programs
Press ENT when tuned to a blocked program, then enter the password. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn 
off and on the TV.
Closed Captions (CC) Settings
CC DisplayThis option allows you to turn On or Off the Closed Captions (CC) feature.
Analog CCSelect this option for the...

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Using TV Features
Rating OffTurns off Parental Lock. No programs are blocked from viewing 
based on their ratings.
ChildMaximum ratings permitted are:
U.S.: TV-Y, TV-G, G
Canada: C, G, TV-Y
Yo u t hMaximum ratings permitted are:
U.S.: TV-PG, PG
Canada: C8+, PG, 8 ans+, TV-PG
Young AdultMaximum ratings permitted are:
U.S.: TV-14, PG-13
Canada: 14+, 13 ans+, TV-14
CustomSets ratings manually.
U.S.: See page 38 for details.
Canada: See page 38 for details.
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 If you are not familiar with the parental...

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Custom Rating System Chart
For Country selection of U.S.A.:
For Country selection of Canada:
Movie Rating GAll children and general audience
PGParental guidance suggested
PG-13Parental guidance for children under 13
RRestricted viewing, parental guidance is suggested for ages under 17
NC-17 and XNo one 17 or under allowed
TV Rating
Block programs by their 
rating, content or bothAge-Based Ratings
TV-YAll children
TV-Y7Directed to children age 7 and older
TV-GGeneral audience
TV-PGParental guidance...

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Using TV Features
HDMI inputs of this TV will recognize and communicate with other Sony equipment equipped with HDMI 
Control.
External Inputs Settings
Label InputsYou can label your inputs with the name of equipment you have connected. 
To assign your own label or Skip the input:
1Press V/v to highlight the video input (Video 1-3, Component 1-2 and HDMI 1-
2, PC), then press   to select the desired input.
2Press V/v to highlight the display label you want to assign, then press  .
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 You can select...

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If you have missed the Initial Setup when you first connected the TV or if you want to scan all receivable 
channels, you can run the Initial Setup. Follow the instructions on the screen. Settings such as picture and 
sound adjustments will not be affected by this Initial Setup.
General Settings
LanguageSelect the language of your choice from English, Español and Français to be used for 
displaying all the on-screen settings.
Info BannerDisplays the program name and the program information such as...