Sony Kdl 26s3000 Operating Instructions

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Getting Started
4. Setting Up the Channel List 
– Initial Setup
The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn 
on the TV for the first time.
After you finish connecting the TV, you can run 
Initial Setup to create a list of available analog 
and digital channels if you have connected an 
antenna or cable directly to the TV’s VHF/UHF/
CABLE input.
You will be prompted to select the language of 
your choice to be used for all the on-screen 
settings.
Use the remote control to navigate through the 
Initial Setup:
Follow the help text provided on the screen to run 
Auto Program with the connected signal source 
or select Skip to skip the Auto Program if you 
are receiving channels from a cable box or satellite 
receiver and the VHF/UHF/CABLE input is not 
connected. The Auto Program will scan for 
available channels. When the Auto Program is 
completed, the TV will display how many analog 
and digital channels are found.
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 If you accidentally turn off the TV during the Initial 
Setup process, the Initial Setup will restart from the 
beginning when the TV is turned back on. 
Auto Program may be canceled while the 
channels are being scanned. Press RETURN first then 
press either B/b on the remote control, highlight “Yes” 
to cancel or “No” to resume Auto Program.
s To Run Initial Setup Again or Auto 
Program at a Later Time
Select the Initial Setup feature from the XMB™ 
(XrossMediaBar) or refer to the Initial Setup 
described on page 40. To run Auto Program, see 
page 35.
s To Add Digital Channels
Use the Add Digital Channels feature as described 
on page 35. (Useful for antenna installations.)
s To Display the Picture in Your Preferred 
Aspect Ratio
Select the proper Wide Mode as described on pages 
24 and 32.
You may want to set up convenient features such 
as Favorites (see page 23), Show/Hide 
Channels (page 35), Edit Channel Labels 
(page 35) when Auto Program is completed. 
V/v button:
 
Allows you to highlight options 
where applicable.
 button: 
Allows you to select the 
highlighted option and advance 
to the next screen.
B button: 
Allows you to move back to the 
previous screen.
b button: 
Allows you to move to the next 
screen.
Step 1 of 5 Initial Setup
Please select a language. Language settings will apply to
 on screen display as well as default audio for digital 
channels.  Highlight a choice and press      to continue.
English
Español
Français
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							22 Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators
Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching 
e and E on the batteries to the diagram inside the  
battery compartment of the remote control.
Inserting Batteries into the Remote control
Remote Control
ButtonDescription
1DISPLAYPress once to display the information pertaining to the 
channel and/or program when available. The OSD (On Screen 
Display) will time out in a few seconds or press again to 
immediately turn off the display. You can also set the display 
to show minimal information. See Info Banner on page 40.
2SLEEPPress repeatedly until the TV displays the time in minutes 
(Off, 15min, 30min, 45min, 60min, 90min or 120min) 
that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off. To 
cancel Sleep Timer, press SLEEP repeatedly until Off 
appears.
Push to open
HOME
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 The 5 button and CH + have a tactile dot. Use them as a reference when 
operating the TV.
 This remote control cannot be programmed to use with other equipment.
Buttons located at the top of the TV will operate the same as these buttons on the 
remote control.
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3FREEZEPress once to display a frozen image with the current program 
in a window. Press again to fill the screen with the frozen 
image. Press 3rd time to return to the current program.
Press the V/v/B/b to move the small window showing current 
program to a different location on the screen.
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 With the Freeze feature active, some features are unavailable.
 While the Freeze feature is active, pressing HOME will 
deactivate the 
Freeze and display the XMB™.
4PICTUREPress repeatedly to cycle through the available picture modes: 
Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Video, Tex t. (Available options 
depend on the current mode.) The picture modes can also be 
accessed in the Picture settings. For details, see Picture 
settings on page 30.
5
FAVO R I T E SPress once to display the stored favorite channel list.
You can store up to 30 channels in your Favorites list.
How to Add to Favorites
While tuned to the channel you want to add to the list, press 
OPTIONS and highlight “Add to Favorites”, then press  .
A confirmation message of “Channel added to Favorites” will 
appear for a few seconds.
How to Remove from Favorites
While tuned to a channel that exists in the Favorites list, press OPTIONS and highlight “Remove from Favorites”, then press 
. A confirmation message of “Channel removed from 
Favorites” will appear for a few seconds.
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Your Favorites list will be cleared each time you run Auto 
Program (see pages 21 and 35 for Auto Program).
6RETURNPress to go back to the previous screen or exit from the screen 
when displaying menu items and settings.
7HOME
Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) 
to access the TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings, 
TV channels and External Inputs list (see pages 9 and 28).
8DMexPress to access features in the optional BRAVIA external 
module (e.g. DMX-NV1). See your dealer or 
www.sony.com/bravia for more information. The module may 
not be available in your region.
90-9 ENTPress 0-9 to select a channel; the channel changes after two 
seconds. Press ENT to change channels immediately.
0Use with 0-9 and ENT to select digital channels. 
For example, to enter 2.1, press  ,  ,   and ENT.
ButtonDescription
4
3
5
0 9
6
7
8
Freeze
Current 
programFrozen 
picture
Product Support
Clock/Timers
Sound
Screen
Video Options
TV
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qaVOL +/–Press to adjust the volume.
qsMUTINGPress to mute the sound. Press again or press VO L  + to restore 
the sound.
qdPOWERPress to turn on and off the TV.
qfWIDEPress 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 32).
Changing the Wide Screen Mode 
(For PC timing, see below)
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 When the TV receives a 720p, 1080i or 1080p signal, 
Normal cannot be selected.
Changing the Wide Screen Mode for PC timing
ButtonDescription
qs
qd
qf
qa4:3 Original source
Standard-definition source16:9 Original source
High-definition source
mm
Wide ZoomWide Zoom
NormalNormal
This mode is not available
FullFull
ZoomZoom
Incoming PC signalIncoming PC signal
mm
NormalNormal
Full 1Full 1
Full 2Full 2
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qgINPUTPress to display the list of External Inputs and TV mode. 
Press repeatedly to toggle through the inputs.
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 See page 39 on setting up the External Inputs labels, 
including the Skip feature.
qhV/v/B/b Press V/v/B/b to move the on-screen cursor. Press   to 
select/confirm an item.
qj
OPTIONSPress to display a list of convenient functions and menu 
shortcuts. The OPTIONS menu items vary based on input 
and content.
qkCCPress to turn on and off the Closed Captions (CC). To change 
or customize the CC Display, see page 36.
qlJUMPPress to jump back and forth between two channels. The TV 
alternates between the current channel and the last channel 
that was selected.
w;CH +/–Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through 
channels, press and hold down either +/–.
ButtonDescription
w;
qg
qh
ql
qj
qk
Menu ItemReference Page
PictureSee page 30
SoundSee page 32
P&P or PIPSee page 27
Audio SwapSee page 27
Exit P&P or Exit PIPSee page 27
SpeakersSee page 34
Add to Favorites/
Remove from FavoritesSee page 23
MTSSee page 34
Alternate AudioSee page 34
Digital RatingSee page 37
ScreenSee page 32
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Indicators
ItemDescription
1SpeakerOutputs the audio signal.
2Light 
SensorSenses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness 
accordingly (see page 40 for details). Do not put anything 
near the sensor, as its function may be affected.
3PIC 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 30.
4STANDBY 
LEDLights up in red when your TV is in PC standby mode. If the 
LED blinks in red continuously, this may indicate the TV 
needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on the back 
cover).
5POWER 
LEDLights up in green when the TV is turned on.
6(IR) 
Infrared 
ReceiverReceives IR signals from the remote control.
PIC OFF/TIMERSTANDBYPOWER
6
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Getting Started
How to Use P&P and PIP Features
This TV comes with the P&P and PIP features 
which allow you to view two pictures 
simultaneously. P&P (picture and picture) 
provides two windows side by side. PIP (picture in 
picture) provides PC input signal and TV 
channels.
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 The VHF/UHF/CABLE input must be connected to 
use the P&P/PIP feature.
 These features are not available when the Parental 
Lock settings are set to block programs by ratings. If 
channel blocking is set, these features can still be used.
Closed Captions (CC) is not available in these 
features.
P&P
PIP
1While watching one of the following inputs: 
Component, HDMI or PC; press OPTIONS 
to display the OPTIONS menu.
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 The input you are watching will become the Main 
Window.
2Press V/v to highlight the P&P or PIP and 
press   to display the TV channels in the 
Sub Window.
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 To swap audio in P&P mode, use the B/b button to 
swap the highlight between the Main Window and Sub 
Window.
 To swap audio in PIP mode, press OPTIONS, then 
press V/v to highlight Audio Swap.
Press CH +/– to change the channels or enter the 
channel number using the 0-9 numeric buttons.
1Press the OPTIONS.
2Press  while Exit P&P or Exit PIP 
(depends on the mode your are in) is 
highlighted.
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 You may also press RETURN while in this feature to 
exit.
  Additional compatible device with television tuner 
required to watch two simultaneous live television 
programs.
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 Compatible PC Timings can be found on page 18.
To display a picture in the Sub Window
Main WindowSub Window
Main Window
(PC)Sub Window 
(Location of 
the Sub 
Window can 
be moved by 
pressing 
V/v/B/b.)
To change channels in the Sub Window
To exit from P&P and PIP
P&P Availability
In Main WindowIn Sub Window
Component 1 
TV Channel
(VHF/UHF/
CABLE IN) Component 2
HDMI IN 1 (except PC timing)
HDMI IN 2 (except PC timing)
PIP Availability
In Main WindowIn Sub Window
PC
TV Channel
(VHF/UHF/
CABLE IN) HDMI IN 1 (PC timing)
HDMI IN 2 (PC timing)
 
						

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Using TV Features
The HOME button allows you to access the TV Home Menu on the XMB™ 
(XrossMediaBar) as well as a variety of TV features.
HOMEcc
Product Support
Clock/Timers
Sound
Screen
Video Options
TV
Settings
Media Category Icons
TV
External 
Inputs Settings
Adjust TV Settings
Customize the TV settings with various options.
Explanations of different Settings start from page 30.
 The available options vary depending on the situations and conditions applied. Unavailable options 
are grayed out or not displayed.
Watching TV
Select a channel.
 You can also select a TV channel using the number 0-9 or CH+/– buttons (see remote control section 
pages 23 and 25).
Access the equipment connected to your TV
Watch a movie, play a game, record a program or work on your PC.
Assign a label using the Label Inputs feature for your convenience, see page 39.
The XMB™ is shown here with 
Settings highlighted. The XMB™ displays the Media 
Category icons (horizontally) 
and available features 
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Using TV Features
Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB™
1Press HOME to display the XMB™.
2Press B/b to select a Media Category icon.
3Press V/v to move within the Category Object Bar.
(The Category Object Bar shown below is for the Settings.)
4Press   when desired item is highlighted.
5Press  or, V/v to select the highlighted item.
6 Press RETURN or HOME to exit. 
HOME
Settings
Available 
channels are 
listed under 
the TV icon.Select inputs from
Video1-3
Component 1-2
HDMI 1-2
PC 
under the External Inputs icon. Available TV 
settings and 
features are 
listed under 
the Settings 
icon.
CC
Product Support (page 30)
Clock/Timers (page 30)
Picture (page 30)
Sound (page 32)
Screen (page 32)
Video Options (page 34)
Audio Options (page 34)
Channel (page 35)
Closed Captions (CC) (page 36)
Parental Lock (page 36)
External Inputs (page 39)
HDMI Settings (page 39)
General (page 40)
Initial Setup (page 40)
RETURN
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							30 TV Settings Descriptions
Product Support
Contact SonySony contact information is available from this screen for your convenience. Your TV’s 
specific information such as Model Name, Serial Number, Software Version and 
downloadable ratings if available from the TV are displayed here.
Signal DiagnosticsPress   to display the diagnostics information for the current signal.
Clock/Timers Settings
Current TimeSet the current time (day, hour, minutes, and AM/PM). The Timer feature will not be 
available until you set the Current Time.
1Use the V/v/B/b button to highlight the Clock/Timers icon and press  .
2Use the V/v/B/b button to set the current time.
3Press RETURN to display the confirmation screen.
4Select Ye s or No to save changes you made. Selecting Ye s will save your settings 
and exit the Current Time setting screen.
TimerAfter the Current Time is set, you can set the Timer to automatically turn the TV on and 
off and tune to a specific channel at a scheduled time.
1Use the V/v/B/b button to highlight the Timer icon and press  .
2Press   to select On to set the timer.
3Use the V/v/B/b button to set the following: Day of the Week, Time, Duration, 
Channel, and Vo l u m e.
4Press RETURN to display the confirmation screen.
5Select Ye s or No to save changes you made. Selecting Ye s will save your settings 
and will light up the TIMER LED. Exit the Timer setting screen.
Sleep TimerSets the time in minutes (Off, 15min, 30min, 45min, 60min, 90min, or 120min) that 
you want the TV to remain on before shutting off automatically. This can also be set using 
the SLEEP button on the remote control (see page 22).
Picture Settings
Picture Mode
(Except for PC timing)VividFor enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.
StandardFor standard picture settings. Recommended for home entertainment.
CinemaFor viewing film-based content. Most suitable for viewing in a 
theater-like environment.
Picture Mode 
(For HDMI or PC timing)VideoThis option is available for PC timing (HDMI or PC input) signal for 
viewing video.
Tex tThis option is available for PC timing (HDMI or PC input) signal to 
enhance the text shown on the screen.
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Picture Mode for all inputs can also be accessed by pressing PICTURE on the remote control to directly toggle 
the modes.