• Dangerously high voltages are present inside the TV set. Do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Introduction Thank you for choosing this Sony product. Before operating the TV, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. Trademark information •...
Table of Contents Safety Information ... 5 Overview of the remote ... 10 Overview of the TV buttons and indicators... 12 Getting Started 1: Inserting batteries into the remote... 13 2: Preventing the TV from toppling over... 13 3: Connecting an antenna/VCR ... 14 4: Switching on the TV ...
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Using Optional Equipment Connecting optional equipment... 47 Programming the remote ... 49 Using other equipment with the remote ... 50 Additional Information Specifications ... 52 Troubleshooting ... 54 Index ... 59...
Safety Information For Safety AC power cord Unplug the AC power cord when moving the LCD TV. Do not move the LCD TV with the AC power cord plugged in. It may damage the AC power cord and result in fire or electric shock. If the LCD TV has been dropped or damaged, have it checked immediately by qualified service personnel.
Ventilation Leave space around the LCD TV. Otherwise, adequate air- circulation may be blocked causing overheating and cause fire or damage the LCD TV. When installing the LCD TV on the wall 30cm 10cm 10cm Never install the TV as follows: Air circulation is blocked.
Damage requiring service If the surface of the LCD TV cracks, do not touch it until you unplug the AC power cord. Otherwise electric shock may result. Servicing Do not open the cabinet and the rear cover of the LCD TV. Refer to qualified service personnel only.
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• Be sure to grasp the plug when disconnecting the AC power cord. If the AC power cord is damaged, stop using it and ask your dealer or Sony service center to exchange it. Not in use For environmental and safety reasons, it is recommended that the LCD TV is not left in standby mode when not in use.
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• The ventilation holes can accumulate dust over a period of time. The accumulated dust may make the cooling function of the built-in fan less effective. To prevent this, we recommend removing the dust periodically (once a month) using a vacuum cleaner. On the screen •...
• Selects the connected equipment you want to operate with this remote. The button of the equipment which the remote can operate lights up when operation buttons are pressed. • Used to program the remote to operate Sony video/audio equipment. 4 Number buttons In TV mode (page 19): Selects channels.
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– Sleep Timer (page 46) In TV mode (page 46): Activates Sleep Timer. In Text mode (page 20): Exits the Text service. – TV mode (page 22) Exits Text mode, or returns to TV mode. – Picture mode (page 33) Selects the picture mode.
Overview of the TV buttons and indicators 1 1 – Power (page 16) Switches the TV on or off. 2 PROG +/-/ In TV mode: Selects the next (+) or previous (-) channel. In TV menu: Moves through the options up ( or down ( 3 2 +/-/ •...
Getting Started 1: Inserting batteries into the remote Insert the # side first. Notes • Observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries. • Dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly way. Certain regions may regulate disposal of the battery. Please consult your local authority. •...
3: Connecting an antenna/VCR Antenna cable (supplied). AC power cord (supplied) Make sure that the antenna cable is connected first. Antenna cable (supplied) To antenna output To video and audio outputs Audio/Video cable (not supplied) l: Signal flow To AC IN KLV-V40A10 KLV-V32A10 AC power cord...
Connect your antenna with the antenna cable (supplied). If connecting to an antenna only (A) Connect the male plug to the VHF/UHF (antenna) jack on the rear of the TV, then go to step 3. Notes • Note that one end of the cable has a male plug fitted while the other end is fitted with a female jack.
4: Switching on the TV Connect the TV to the AC power jack (110- 240V AC, 50/60Hz). Press 1 on the TV (right side). When you switch on the TV for the first time, the language menu appears on the screen, then go to “5: Selecting the language”...
6: Auto-programming the TV After selecting the language, a message confirming that the TV starts auto program appears on the screen. You must tune the TV to receive channels (TV broadcasts). Do the following to search and store all available channels. Press to select “Yes”.
Watching TV Watching TV Press 1 on the TV (right side) to switch on the TV. When the TV is in standby mode (the 1 (standby) indicator on the front of the TV is red), press TV "/1 on the remote to switch on the TV. Press the number buttons or PROG +/- to select a TV channel.
To access Text Press /. Each time you press /, the display changes cyclically as follows: Text t Text over the TV picture (mix mode) t No Text (exit the Text service) To select a page, press the number buttons or PROG +/-.
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To change the screen mode manually to suit the broadcast Press repeatedly to select Wide Zoom, Normal, Full or Zoom. 4:3 Original source Standard definition Wide Zoom Normal Full Zoom Tips • When the TV receives a 720p or 1080i signal that is 4:3 aspect ratio picture with a black bar at each side, Full returns the picture to its original size.
TOOLS operation (for TV/Video) Pressing allows easy access to the convenient functions according to the viewing situation at the time. Items in the TOOLs Menu differ depending on the screen mode and source. Tools Menu Close Freeze Twin Picture Picture Sound Wide Mode Screen Shift...
TOOLS operation (for connected equipment) Pressing allows easy access to the convenient functions according to the viewing situation at the time. Items in the TOOLs Menu differ depending on the screen mode and source. For video input The items are same as those for the TV. See page 22. For PC input Tools Menu Close...
Introducing WEGA GATE Overview of WEGA GATE WEGA GATE provides one button access for controlling your TV. It enables you to perform a variety of tasks intuitively with a control panel on the screen rather than a variety of remote control button presses. When you press , you can select from basic TV function: watching TV, viewing external equipment signals, viewing still images from the USB device or adjusting TV settings.
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Using Photo in WEGA GATE The Photo feature lets you view the photos contained in the connected Sony digital still camera or DV format digital video camera recorder (not supplied). For details, see page 26. Using Settings in WEGA GATE The Settings feature lets you adjust/set the Picture, Sound, Screen, Program, Twin Picture, Setup or Timer settings.
• Some Sony digital still cameras or video camera recorders may not function as intended. • Sony Memory Sticks of up to 2 GB, when they are installed in the USB equipment connected to the TV, are confirmed to be compatible with the Photo Viewer of the TV.
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6 File data Displays information about the selected image. 7 Caution messages Caution messages are displayed (page 27). 8 Scroll bar Changes the thumbnail page. 9 Thumbnail Displays small images of photos. The selected image is highlighted. About the “Digi. Cam. Mode” (Digital Camera Mode) “Digi.
You can display a photo in full screen mode. In addition, you can edit a photo by, for example, rotating, protecting, or deleting it. Connect a Sony digital still camera or Sony DV format camcorders, and turn it on. Select “Photo” from the WEGA GATE control panel.
Note is displayed on the image (“Digi. Cam. Mode” is “On”) when you delete the image, any related files will be deleted together with the image. To remove the image information from the screen Press M/m to select “Information” on the Image setup menu, and press Press M/m to select “Off”, then press If you want to restore the information, select “On”.
To edit the files, make a copy on a media such as a Memory Stick. About DCF file names Most Sony brand digital still cameras and DV format camcorders automatically record still image files using DCF compliant directory and file names.
Using Settings Overview of the Settings The following options are available in each menu. Also, see page in parentheses for details of each menu. Options for TV and video input Picture Picture Mode Vivid Reset Backlight Picture Brightness Select: Enter : End: WEGA GATE Picture...
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Options for PC input Picture Display Mode Video Reset Backlight Picture Brightness Se l e c t : Ent er : End: Picture Display Mode (33) Reset (33) Backlight (34) Picture (34) Brightness (34) Color Temperature (34) Sound Sound Mode (36) Reset (36) Treble/Bass/Balance (36) Effect (37)
Picture menu Picture Picture Mode Vivid Reset Backlight Picture Brightness Select: Enter : End: WEGA GATE Picture Mode Video Selects the picture mode. Press M/m to select one of the following picture modes, then press Vivid: Enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. Standard: Standard picture settings recommended for home entertainment.
Backlight/Picture/Brightness “Backlight” brightens or darkens the backlight. “Picture” increases picture contrast (the color becomes deeper), or decreases it (the color becomes softer). “Brightness” brightens or darkens the picture. “Color” increases or decreases color intensity. “Hue” increases or decreases the green tone. Press M/m to set the level, then press “Hue”...
DRC Mode Video Selects the density adjustment according to the source. Press M/m to select one of the following, then press High Density: Creates a high-resolution picture with four times density. Recommended for high quality sources such as DVD. Progressive: Recommended for moving pictures. Off: Deactivates the DRC Mode.
Sound menu Sound Sound Mode Dynamic Reset Treble Bass Balance Select: Enter : End: Sound Mode Video Selects the sound effects. Press M/m to select one of the following sound effects, then press Dynamic: Enhances clarity, detail, and sound presence. Standard: Suitable for spoken dialog.
Volume Level Video Decreases or increases the sound level. Press </, to set the level, then press Effect Video Provides the surround sound effect. Press M/m to select one of the following sound effects, then press TruSurround XT: Activates the surround sound (for stereo programs only). Simulated: Adds a surround-like effect to mono programs.
Screen menu Screen Wide Mode Wide Zoom Auto Wide 4:3 Default Wide Zoom Display Area Noamal Screen Shift Select: Enter : End: Wide Mode Video Selects the wide mode manually. For details about the wide mode, see page 21. Press M/m to select “Wide Zoom”, “Normal”, “Full” or “Zoom” (see page 21 for details), then press You can also select the wide mode manually by pressing Auto Wide...
Display Area Video Slightly enlarges the screen. Press M/m to select “-1”, or “-2” to enlarge more, then press To restore the original size, select “Normal”. Screen Shift Video Adjusts the screen position horizontally and vertically, however, vertical adjustment is available only in Zoom mode.
Program menu Program Auto Program Manual Program 1 Digit Direct Program Label Program Block Select: Enter : End: Auto Program Tunes in all the available channels. Usually you do not need to perform this operation because the channels are already tuned in when the TV is first installed (page 17).
Option Skip Sensitivity VHF Low/ VHF High/ 1Digit Direct Setting “1Digit Direct” to “On”, you can switch the channel to the one assigned to a number button as soon as you press the button. To enjoy the benefit of this feature, assign the channels you frequently watch to the program positions which are equivalent to the number buttons using “Program Sorting”...
Program Sorting Channels are assigned to the program positions sequentially when they are tuned in during auto-programming. “Program Sorting” allows you to replace the channel assigned to a program position with another channel. Press M/m to select the channel you want to assign to another program position, then press Press M/m to select the program position you want to assign the channel to, then press...
Twin Picture menu Twin Picture Language Power Saving Se l e c t : Enter : End: WEGA GATE Twin Picture Video You can view different pictures at the same time. Press to select “On”. Two screens are displayed. Tips •...
Setup menu Setup Game Mode Video Label Language English Video2 ( Component ) Power Saving Reduced Select: End: Enter : Game Mode Video The TV is optimized for playing games. Press Power Management Switches to the Power Saving mode when there is no signal input for 30 seconds. Press M/m to select “On”, then press Video Label Video...
Video2(Component) Video Selects the type of the video jack to be used from those on the left side of the TV. Press M/m to select one of the following, then press Auto: Activates the component video jacks (Y, P jack is selected when the component video jacks are not connected. Off: Activates the composite video jack ( Power Saving Video...
Timer menu Timer Sleep Timer On Timer Se l e c t : Ent er : En d: Sleep Timer Video Sets a period of time after which the TV automatically switches itself into standby mode. Press M/m to select the desired time period in minute (“15M”/“30M”/“45M”/ “60M”/“90M”/“120M”), then press Tips •...
You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV. Connect the cables, matching the color of the plugs with those of the jacks. Connecting to the side/rear of the TV Sony digital still camera Camcorder with component video...
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Connecting to the rear of the TV Video game equipment DVD player without component video output DVD recorder *1Use an HDMI cable, HDMI-to-DVI cable, or adaptor (not supplied). *2When using an HDMI cable, it is not necessary to connect the audio cable. When using an HDMI-to-DVI cable or an adaptor, it is necessary to connect the audio cable.
To turn off the sound of the TV speakers, set “Speaker” to “Off” (page 37). Programming the remote If you have Sony VCRs/DVDs and Sony DVD Home Theater Systems/Amplifiers, do the following procedure to program the remote so that you can operate them using this remote. Note Before you start, look up the three-digit code for your equipment on the right.
To check if the code works Aim the remote to the equipment, then press "/1. If the equipment responds, the programming is completed. If not, try the next code listed. Equipment’s codes Equipment Code 001*, 002, 003, 004 101*, 151, 201, 202, 203 Amplifier 301, 302, 303, 304, 401*, 402, 403, 451 * Factory setting...
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Press display the disc menu DVD MENU play stop X (press again to resume pause normal playback) search the picture froward or M or m during backward playback specify the previous chapter/ track > specify the next chapter/track move highlight (cursor), and V v B b, select 2+/-, %...
Additional Information Specifications Display Unit Power Requirements: 110–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Screen Size: KLV-V40A10: 40 inches KLV-V32A10: 32 inches KLV-V26A10: 26 inches Display Resolution (horizontal × vertical): 1366 pixels × 768 lines Power Consumption: Indicated on the rear of the TV. Dimensions (w ×...
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500 mVrms (100 % modulation) Impedance: 47 kilohms Headphones i Stereo minijack, Impedance: 16 ohms USB port (Connect a Sony digital still camera or Sony DV format camcorders.) Sound Output KLV-V40A10: 13 W + 13 W KLV-V32A10: 13 W + 13 W...
• Check antenna/cable connections. • Check the antenna location and direction. Contact a Sony dealer for advice. • Broadcast signals are reflected by nearby mountains or building. Use the fine tuning (“Fine) function (page 40). Otherwise, use a highly direction antenna.
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• Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cables. • Do not use a 300-ohm twin lead cable as interference may occur. • Adjust the antenna direction for the minimum interference. Contact a Sony Picture noise when viewing a •...
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• The antenna connection is loose or the antenna cable is damaged. Check the cable and connection on the TV, VCR, and on the wall (page 14). • Adjust the antenna direction for the minimum interference. Contact a Sony dealer for advice.
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• The file name has been processed by a computer. correctly The USB device does not work • Only Sony cameras and camcorders are supported. Most current Sony • The connected USB device is unsupported. Cameras from other The Photo Viewer does not •...
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TV, VCR, and on the wall (page 14). • The antenna direction needs adjustment. Adjust the antenna direction. Contact a Sony dealer for advice. • Signal transmission is too low. Try using a booster. Otherwise, use the fine tuning (“Fine) function (page 40).
Index Numerics 1Digit Direct 41 4:3 Default 38 A/B button 11 Advanced Video 35 Antenna, connecting 14 Audio equipment 48 Audio Out 37 Auto Adjustment 39 Auto Program 17 Auto Wide 38 Backlight 34 Balance 36 Bass 36 Batteries, inserting into the remote BBE 37 Brightness 34 Channels...