Sony Klv 26bx300 Operating Instructions

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Operating the TV
Overview of the TV buttons and indicators
11 – PowerPress to turn the TV on or to switch to standby mode. To disconnect the TV from the AC power 
completely, pull the plug from the AC power 
outlet.
2PROG +/–/ / Selects the next (+) or previous (-) channel.
 In TV menu: Moves through the options up ( ) or 
down ( ).
32 +/–/ / Increases (+) or decreases (-) the volume.
 In TV menu: Moves through the options right ( ) 
or left ( ).
4/  – Input select / Enter Displays the connected equipment list and selects 
the input source (page 13).
 In TV menu: Selects the menu or option, and 
confirms the setting.
5Displays or cancels the menu.
6 – Remote sensorReceives IR signals from the remote.
7/  – Picture Off / Timer indicator Lights up in green when you select “Picture Off” 
(page 26).
 Lights up in amber when you set the timer 
(page 25) or “Picture Frame” (page 17).
81 – Standby indicatorLights up in red when the TV is in standby mode.
9" – Power indicator Lights up in green when the TV is turned on.
 Flashes while the remote is being operated.
 Make sure that the TV is completely turned off before 
unplugging the AC power cord. Unplugging the AC 
power cord while the TV is turned on may cause the 
indicator to remain lit or may cause the TV to 
malfunction.
PROG
 
						

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Using Optional Equipment
Connecting optional equipment
You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV.
Digital still 
camera
PC 
(HDMI-
output) Home 
theatre 
systemBlu-ray 
Disc 
player Video game 
equipment
DVD player 
with 
component 
outputCamcorderPC
For service 
use only DVD 
player
VCR
S VHS/
Hi8/DVC 
camcorder
Audio 
systemDVD 
player 
with 
HDMI 
outputCamcorder
USB storage 
media
 
						

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Using Optional Equipment
Viewing pictures from the connected equipment
Turn on the connected equipment, then press  /  to display the connected equipment list. Press F/f to select 
the desired input source, then press  . (The highlighted item is selected if 2 seconds pass without any operation 
after pressing 
F/f.) When the input source is set to “Skip” in the “Video Labels” under the “AV Set-up” menu 
(page 25), that input is greyed out in the list.
z Press  /  on the TV to display the connected equipment list and select the desired input source. You can also press 
F/f to select the desired input source. Then wait for 2 seconds to display the selected input source.
Jacks/
Input symbol on screenDescription
AE  1 or  2, and
1 or  2
 Video 1 or
 Video 2Connect to the video jack  1 or  2, and the audio jacks  1 or  2. If you 
connect mono equipment, connect to the L(MONO) jack  1 or  2.
When using the video jack  1 and audio jack  1 as output jacks, select 
“Output” in the “Video 1 Input/Output” menu (page 25). 
Connect to the video output jack  1 to record the image from the TV. Connect 
to the audio output jacks  1 to record the sound from the TV on DVD recorder 
or VCR. To turn off the sound of the TV speakers, set “Speaker” to “Audio 
System” (page 21).
 The monitor output jacks cannot support Component, HDMI and PC signals source 
pictures, also digital audio signal for sound. 
B / or 3
 Component or
 Video 3Connect to the component jacks and the audio jacks  / . For better picture 
quality, component connection is recommended if your DVD player has a 
component video output. When using the component video jack   as the video 
jack  3, select “Video 3” in the “Video 3/Component Input” menu (page 25).
 You cannot use the component video jack   and the video jack  3 at the same 
time.
C HDMI IN 1 or 2
 HDMI 1 or
 HDMI 2Connect to the HDMI IN 1 or 2 jack if the equipment has an HDMI jack. The 
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. See page 26 to 
set up this communication.
If the equipment has a DVI jack, connect the DVI jack to the HDMI IN 2 jack 
through a DVI - HDMI adaptor interface (not supplied), and connect the 
equipment’s audio out jack to the PC/HDMI 2 AUDIO IN jack in the PC IN jacks 
(the PC/HDMI 2 AUDIO IN jack is used as the audio in jack for both the PC IN 
and HDMI IN 2 jacks).
 The HDMI jacks only support the following video inputs: 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 
720p, 1080i, 1080p and 1080/24p.
 22 for supported 
PC input signal.
 Be sure to use only an authorized HDMI cable bearing the HDMI logo. We 
recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable (high speed type).
D PC IN  /
 PCConnect to the PC IN   jack and the audio jack  . It is recommended to use a 
PC cable with ferrite core.
F  You can enjoy photo/music/video files stored in a Sony digital still camera, 
camcorder or USB storage device (page 17).
 
						

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Viewing Twin Picture
You can view two pictures (in Component and HDMI 
input mode) on the screen simultaneously.
Connect the optional equipment (page 12), and make 
sure that images from the equipment appear on the 
screen (page 13).
1Press .
Two pictures are displayed simultaneously.
2Press G/g to select active picture.
3In right window, you can select the TV 
channel or video input by pressing TOOLS 
and select Sub window. 
To return to single picture mode
Press ,  , RETURN or select  “Single 
Picture” from Tools menu.
 You cannot use the component video jack   and 
the video jack  3 at the same time.
 You cannot change the size of the pictures.
 In Twin Picture mode, as picture size reduced, this 
may decrease picture smoothness.
z   The highlighted picture is audible. You can switch the 
audible picture by pressing G/g.
   You can also use the Twin Picture feature by selecting 
“Twin Picture” from the Tools menu.
Viewing PIP (Picture in 
Picture)
You can view two pictures (in PC input mode) on the 
screen simultaneously.
Connect a PC (page 12), and make sure that images 
from a PC appear on the screen (page 13). 
1Press .
Two pictures are displayed simultaneously.
2In sub window, you can select the TV 
channel or video input by pressing TOOLS 
and select Sub window.
To return to single picture mode
Press 
, RETURN or select “Single Picture” 
from Tools menu.
 You cannot display resolutions higher than your TVs 
display resolution (Back cover).
 In PIP mode, as picture size reduced, this may 
decrease picture smoothness.
z You can switch the audible picture by selecting 
“Audio Swap” from the Tools menu.
 You can also use the PIP feature by selecting “PIP” 
from the Tools menu.
Twin Picture Availability
In Left Window In Right Window
Component
HDMI 1/2 (except PC input 
mode)TV programme or 
Video 1/2/3
Left 
WindowRight Window
PIP Availability
In Main Window In Sub Window
PC
HDMI 1/2 (PC timing)TV programme 
or Video 1/2/3
Sub Window 
(Location of 
the sub 
window can 
be moved by 
pressing 
F/f/G/g.
)
Main 
Window
 
						

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Using MENU Functions
Using MENU Functions
Navigating through menus
Listening to the FM Radio
You are able to listen to the FM radio stations using your TV by connecting an antenna (page 5). FM Radio tuning 
range is from 87.5-108.0 MHz. The MENU button allows you to access a variety of TV settings, USB media files 
and FM Radio mode.
1Press MENU on the TV or remote.
2Press F/f to select an option, then press  .
3Follow the instructions on the screen.
4To exit the menu, press MENU.
MENU
Music
Video
Settings
FM Radio
Photo
MenuDescription
1 PhotoYou can enjoy photo files via USB devices (page 17).
2 MusicYou can enjoy music files via USB devices (page 17).
3 VideoYou can enjoy video files via USB devices (page 17).
4 FM RadioListens to the FM Radio (page 15).
5 SettingsDisplays the “Settings” menu where most of the advanced settings and adjustments are 
performed. For details about settings, see page 19 to 26.
ToDo this
Access to FM Radio mode Press MENU and select “FM Radio”.
Exit from FM Radio mode Press RETURN to return to previous view input.
Listen to preset stations
1Access to FM Radio mode.
2Press MENU and select “Settings”. Preset the desired FM radio stations and its labels 
in “FM Radio Set-up” from “Channel Set-up” menu (page 23).
 You can also access to “FM Radio Presets” by selecting “FM Radio Presets” from the 
Tools menu in FM Radio mode.
3Exit from “Channel Set-up” menu by pressing MENU. The selected preset FM radio 
station number and label will appear on the screen. To select the desired preset FM 
radio station, press PROG +/–.
 You can also use the 0-9 buttons on the remote to directly select the desired preset FM 
radio station.
Listen to non-preset stations1Access to FM Radio mode.
2Press F/f to manually search for the desired FM radio station. It will search and stop 
when found the next available station.
 You can also tune FM frequency for the desired FM radio station by pressing G/g. 
The available radio frequency is only for temporary listening pleasure and cannot be 
stored in the memory.

and select “FM Radio Set-up” to preset the desired FM radio stations (page 24).
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G/g.
AUDIO  until “Mono” appears. There will be no stereo effect, but the 
noise will be reduced.
Show Slideshow while listening 
to FM Radio1You must access “Slideshow” from the “Photo” menu to view your personal pictures.
2Press RETURN twice to exit “Slideshow”.
3Access to FM Radio mode.
4Press TOOLS to select “Slideshow”, then press  .
5Press / to end “Slideshow”.
 BRAVIA images will be displayed if a USB device is not connected or step 1 and 2 are 
not performed.
Show picture frame while 
listening to FM Radio1You must access “Picture Frame Image” from the “Photo” menu to view your personal 
picture.
2Press RETURN twice to exit “Picture Frame Image”.
3Access to FM Radio mode.
4Press TOOLS to select “Picture Frame Image”, then press  .
5Press / to end “Picture Frame Image”.
 BRAVIA image will be displayed if a USB device is not connected or step 1 and 2 are 
not performed.
Reduce power consumption 
while in FM Radio mode1Press TO OL S to select “Power Saving”. Select the desired options and press  .
 You can also access to “Power Saving” by selecting “Eco” from the setting menu 
(page 26).
2Exit from “Picture Off” by pressing any key on the remote except 2 +/–, % or 
AU D IO.
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Using MENU Functions
Playing back photo/music/video via USB
You can enjoy photo/music/video files stored in a Sony digital still camera or camcorder through a USB cable or 
USB storage device on your TV.
1Connect a supported USB device to the TV.
2Press MENU.
3Press F/f to select “Photo”, “Music” or “Video”.
4The thumbnail view of file or folder appears.
If more than one USB device is detected, select “Device Selection” from the list of available 
options and press  , then press F/f/G/g to select a USB device and press  .
5Press F/f/G/g to select a file or folder, then press  . 
When you select a folder, select a file, then press  . 
Playback starts.
Photo Thumbnail view Auto Display
Allows you to enjoy the feature of “USB Auto Start” (page 25).
 While the TV is accessing the data on the USB device, observe the following:
– Do not turn off the TV or connected USB device.
– Do not disconnect the 
USB cable.
– Do not remove the USB device.
The data on the USB device may be damaged.
 Sony will not be held liable for any damage to, or loss of, data on the recording media due to a malfunction of any 
connected devices or the TV.
 USB playback is supported for the following photo file formats:
– JPEG (JPEG format files with the extension “.jpg” and conforming to DCF 2.0 or EXIF 2.21)
 USB playback is supported for the following music file format:
– MP3 (files with the extension “.mp3” that have not been copyrighted)
 USB playback is supported for the following video file format:
–MPEG1
–MPEG2
 The file name and folder name may not display correctly in some cases.
 When you connect a Sony digital still camera, set the camera’s USB connection mode to Auto or Mass Storage. For more 
information about USB connection mode, refer to the instructions supplied with your digital camera.
 Check the website below for updated information about compatible USB devices.
http://www.sony-asia.com/bravia/flash.html
 Use a USB storage device that is compliant with USB mass storage device class standards.
To display a photo — Picture FrameYou can display a photo on the screen for a selected period of time. After that period, the TV automatically switches 
itself into standby mode.
1Select a photo.
See “Playing back photo/music/video via USB” (page 17).
2Press TOOLS while the selected photo is displayed, then press F/f to select “Picture Frame 
Image” and press  .
3Press RETURN to return to the thumbnail view.
4Press G/F/f to select “Picture Frame”, then press  .
The TV is switched to Picture Frame mode, and the selected photo is displayed on the screen.
To set the duration of displaying a photo
Press TOOLS, then select “Duration” and press  . Then, select the duration, and press  .
The duration appears on the screen.
To return to the thumbnail view
Press MENU or RETURN.
 If the photo is selected from a USB device, it must remain connected to the TV.
 If “Sleep Timer” is activated, the TV will automatically switch into standby mode.
 
						

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Using BRAVIA Sync with 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 you switch the TV to standby mode using the remote.
 Automatically turns the TV on and switches the input to the connected equipment when the equipment starts to 
play.
 If you turn on a connected audio system while the TV is on, the sound output switches from the TV speaker to 
the audio system.
 Adjusts the volume (2 +/–) and mutes the sound (%) of a connected audio system.
 You can operate the connected Sony equipment that has the BRAVIA Sync logo by the TV remote. Possible 
operations with BRAVIA Sync buttons, see page 9.
– Refer to the instruction manual of the equipment for available control.
 If “Control for HDMI” of the TV is set to “On”
, “Control for HDMI” of the connected equipment is also 
automatically switched to “On”.
To make the Control for HDMI settings
The Control for HDMI settings must be set on both the TV side and connected equipment side. See “HDMI Set-up” 
(page 26) for the TV side settings. For settings on the connected equipment, refer to its operating instructions.
 
						

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Using MENU Functions
Settings adjustment
 The options you can adjust vary depending on the situation. Unavailable options are greyed out or not displayed.
 Picture
Picture ModeSets a picture mode. The options that can be selected differ depending on the “Scene 
Select” settings.
“Vivid”: Enhances picture contrast and sharpness.
“Standard”: For standard pictures. Recommended for home entertainment.
“Custom”: Allows you to store your preferred settings.
“Game-Standard”: Select for standard picture suitable for games. 
“Game-Original”: Select to adjust the game picture according to your preference.
ResetResets all the “Picture” settings except “Picture Mode” and “Intelligent Picture Plus 
Set-up” to the factory settings.
BacklightAdjusts the brightness of the backlight.
PictureIncreases or decreases picture contrast.
BrightnessBrightens or darkens the picture.
ColourIncreases or decreases colour intensity.
HueIncreases or decreases the green tones and red tones.
 When viewing TV programme or video input, Hue is only available for NTSC colour 
system.
Colour TemperatureAdjusts the whiteness of the picture.
“Cool”: Gives the white colours a blue tint.
“Neutral”: Gives the white colours a neutral tint.
“Warm 1”/“Warm 2”: Gives the white colours a red tint. “Warm 2” gives a redder tint 
than “Warm 1”.
 “Warm 1” and “Warm 2” are not available when “Picture Mode” is set to “Vivid”.
SharpnessSharpens or softens the picture.
Noise ReductionReduces the picture noise (snowy picture) in a weak broadcast signal.
MPEG Noise 
ReductionReduces the picture noise in MPEG-compressed video.
Cinema DriveProvides improved picture movement when playing BD (Blu-ray Disc), DVD or VCR 
images taken on film, reducing picture blur and graininess. Select Auto to represent 
original film-based content as is. 
 If the image contains irregular signals or too much noise, “Cinema Drive” is automatically 
turned off even if “Auto” is selected.
Advanced SettingsAllows you to set “Picture” settings in more detail. These settings are not available when 
“Picture Mode” is set to “Vivid”.
“Reset”: Resets all the advanced settings except “White Balance” to the factory 
settings.
“Adv. Contrast Enhancer”: Automatically 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.
“Black Corrector”: Enhances black areas of the picture for stronger contrast.
“Gamma”: Adjusts the balance between bright and dark areas of the picture.
“Clear White”: Emphasises white colours.
“Live Colour”: Makes colours more vivid.
“White Balance”: Adjusts the temperature of each colour.
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Intelligent Picture 
Plus Set-up“Intelligent Picture Plus”
Allows you to improve the picture when viewing TV programme or video input. The 
options that can be selected differ depending on the “Scene Select” settings.
“Signal Level Indicator”
Turns on/off the “Signal Level Indicator” feature. When “On” is selected, the signal 
level bar will be displayed when you select a channel or video input.
“Picture Optimisation”
Allows you to enhance the picture to your preferred settings.
“Crisp”: For a sharper image with more visible noise.
“Smooth”: For a softer image with less visible noise.
 Sound
Sound ModeSets a sound mode. The options that can be selected differ depending on the “Scene 
Select” settings.
“Dynamic”: Enhances treble and bass. Recommended for home entertainment.
“Standard”: For standard sound.
“Clear Voice”: Makes voice sound clearer.
ResetResets all the “Sound” settings except “Sound Mode”, “Dual Sound”, “Speaker” and 
“Audio Out” to the factory settings.
7 Band EqualizerAdjusts sound frequency settings.
Press G/g to select the desired sound frequency, then press F/f to adjust the setting and 
press  . The adjusted settings will be received when you select “Sound Mode” options. 
Selecting “Reset” will set the “7 Band Equalizer” to original settings.
 Adjusting higher frequency will affect higher pitched sound and adjusting lower frequency 
will affect lower pitched sound.
BalanceEmphasises left or right speaker balance.
Intelligent VolumeMinimizes the difference in volume level between all programmes and adverts (e.g. 
adverts tend to be louder than programmes).
Volume OffsetAdjusts the volume level of the current input relative to other inputs.
SurroundAllows you to select the suitable surround effects depending on the genre of TV 
programme (movie, sport, music, etc.) or video game.
The options that can be selected differ depending on the “Scene Select” settings.
“On”: Delivers surround effects that help you enjoy the virtual two-ch surround audio 
with just the two internal TV speakers.
“Simulated Stereo”: Adds a surround-like effect to mono programmes.
“Cinema”: Delivers surround effects just like the high-grade audio systems found in 
movie theatres.
“Music”: Delivers surround effects that make you feel like you are surrounded by sound 
as in a music hall.
“Sports”: Delivers surround effects that make you feel like you are watching a live 
sports contest.
“Game”: Delivers surround effects that enhance game sound.
“Off”: Converts and reproduces multi-ch audio to 2ch audio. In the case of other audio 
formats, the original audio is reproduced.