Sony Kdl 26s4000 Operating Instructions

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Using Optional Equipment
Connect toInput symbol on 
screenDescription
1 USBYou can view photographs on the Sony digital still camera, 
camcorder or USB storage media connected to the TV.
2 HDMI IN 2
HDMI IN 1 or 3HDMI 2
HDMI 1 or
HDMI 3The digital video and audio signals are input from the 
equipment. 
In addition, when you connect the equipment that is 
compatible with control for HDMI, communication with the 
connected equipment is supported. Refer to page 31 to set up 
this communication. 
If...

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Viewing Pictures from 
Connected Equipment
Turn on the connected equipment, then press 
/ to display a list of connected 
equipment. Press F/f to select the desired 
input source, then press  .
The highlighted item is automatically selected 
if you do not perform any operation for two 
seconds after pressing F/f.
If you have set an input source to “Skip” in the 
“Video Labels” menu (page 30), that input 
source does not appear in the list.
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 To return to normal TV mode, press DIGITAL/
ANALOG.
To...

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Using Optional Equipment
Using USB Photo Viewer
You can view photographs (in JPEG format) 
stored in a Sony digital still camera, camcorder 
through a USB cable or USB storage media on 
your TV.
1Connect a supported USB device to the 
TV.
2Press HOME.
3Press G/g to select “Photo”, then press F/
f to select “USB Photo Viewer” and press 
.
The thumbnail screen appears.
4Press F/f/G/g to select the photograph or 
folder you want to view, then press  .
5Press RETURN to go back to thumbnail 
screen....

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Using BRAVIA Sync 
(Control for HDMI)
The control for HDMI function enables the TV 
to communicate with the connected equipment 
that is compatible with the function, using 
HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control).
For example, by connecting Sony equipment 
that is compatible with control for HDMI 
(with HDMI cables), you can control them 
together.
Be sure to connect the equipment correctly, 
and make the necessary settings.
Control for HDMI
 Automatically turns the connected 
equipment off when...

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Using MENU Functions
Using MENU Functions
Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB™
The XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) is a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on the 
TV screen. The XMB™ is an easy way to select programming and adjust settings on your BRAVIA 
TV.
1Press HOME to display the XMB™.
2Press G/g to select the category.
3Press F/f to select the item, then press  .
4Follow the instructions on the screen.
5Press HOME to exit.
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 The options you can adjust vary depending on the...

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TV Settings Menu
Picture
Picture ModeSets a picture mode when displaying an input other than a PC. The options for 
“Picture Mode” may differ depending on the “Video/Photo” setting (page 28).
VividEnhances picture contrast and sharpness.
StandardFor standard pictures. Recommended for home 
entertainment.
CinemaFor viewing film-based content. Most suitable when viewing 
the TV in a theatre-like environment.
PhotoSets the optimum picture quality for photographs.
Display ModeSets a display mode when...

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Using MENU Functions
Advanced SettingsAllows you to set “Picture” settings in more detail. These settings are not available 
when “Picture Mode” is set to “Vivid”.
Adv. Contrast 
EnhancerAutomatically adjusts “Backlight” and “Picture” to the most 
suitable settings judging from the brightness of the screen. 
This setting is especially effective for dark images scenes, 
and will increase the contrast distinction of the darker picture 
scenes.
Live ColourMakes colours more vivid.
Sound
Sound ModeSets...

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Features
Quick StartThe TV turns on faster than usual within two hours after switching to standby 
mode. However, power consumption in standby mode is higher than usual.
Power  SavingReduces power consumption of the TV by adjusting the backlight.
When you select “Picture Off”, the picture is switched off, and the   (Picture Off) 
indicator on the TV front panel lights up in green. The sound remains unchanged.
Light Sensor OnAutomatically optimises the picture settings according to the 
ambient...

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Using MENU Functions
Time AdjustmentWhen digital channels have been received, set this to “Auto” 
to adjust the clock automatically. If no digital channels have 
been received, set this to “Manual”, and adjust the clock 
manually in “Clock Set”.
Clock SetAllows you to adjust the clock manually.
Set-up
Auto Start-upYou can run the initial set-up that appeared when you first connected the TV 
(page 6), and select the region and tune in all available channels again.
Even if you have made the settings...

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Auto AdjustmentAutomatically adjusts the display position and phase of the 
picture when the TV receives an input signal from the 
connected PC.
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 “Auto Adjustment” may not work well with certain input 
signals. In such cases, manually adjust “Phase” and 
“Horizontal Shift”.
PhaseAdjusts the phase when the screen flickers.
PitchAdjusts the pitch when the picture has unwanted vertical 
stripes.
Horizontal ShiftAdjusts the horizontal position of the picture.
Power 
ManagementSwitches the TV to...