Sony KDL-26EX302 Instruction Manual

1/83Table of ContentsRemote and TV Controls/IndicatorsOverview of the remote...

10/83Overview of the TV buttons and indicators1 – PowerTurns the TV on or off.• To disconnect the TV completely, pull the plug from the mains.• When

11/83Overview of the TV buttons and indicators3 +/-/ /• In TV mode: Increases (+) or decreases (-) the volume.• In TV menu: Moves through the options

12/83Overview of the TV buttons and indicators5 (48)6 Light sensorDo not put anything over the sensor, doing so may affect its function (62).7 Remote

13/83Overview of the TV buttons and indicators8 – Picture Off / Sleep Timer indicator• Lights up in green when the picture is switched off (61).•

14/83Overview of the TV buttons and indicators• Make sure that the TV is completely turned off before unplugging the mains lead. Unplugging the mains

15/83Watching TV1 Press on the side of the TV to turn on the TV. When the TV is in standby mode (the (standby) indicator on the TV front panel is

16/83Watching TV3 Press the number buttons or PROG +/- to select a TV channel.To select channel numbers 10 and above using the number buttons, press

17/83Watching TVIn digital mode An information banner appears briefly. The following icons may be indicated on the banner.: Interactive service is av

18/83Watching TVAdditional operationsTo adjust the volume, press + (increase)/ (decrease).To access the Programme index table (in analogue mode onl

19/83Watching TVTo access Analogue TextIn analogue mode, press . Each time you press , the display changes cyclically as follows:Text Text over t

2/83Table of ContentsUsing MENU FunctionsNavigating through TV Home Menu on XMB™ ...

20/83Watching TVScene Select modeWhen you select the desired scene option, the optimum sound quality and picture quality for the selected scene are au

21/83Watching TV• Except for “General”, if any scene mode is selected, picture mode selection in the picture menu is not possible - release scene sele

22/83Watching TVTo change the screen format manually to suit the broadcastPress repeatedly to select the desired screen format.Smart*Displays conve

23/83Watching TV14:9*Displays 14:9 broadcasts in the correct proportions. As a result, black border areas are visible on the screen.Subtitle*Displays

24/83Watching TV• You can adjust the vertical position of the picture when selecting “Zoom”, “14:9” or “Subtitle”. Press to move up or down (e.g. to

25/83Watching TVUsing the OPTIONS menuPress OPTIONS to display the following options when viewing a TV programme.(53) Picture(57) Sound(59) SpeakerLoc

26/83Using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)This function may not be available in some countries/re

27/83Using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)Watch a programmePress to select the programme, then press .Turn off the EPGPress GUIDE.• If

28/83Using the Digital Favourite listDigital Favourite listThis function may not be available in some countries/regions.The Favourite feature allows y

29/83Using the Digital Favourite listCreate your Favourite list for the first time1 Press to select “Yes”.2 Press the yellow button to select the Fa

3/83Overview of the remote1 – TV standbyTurns the TV on and off from standby mode.• Depending on the model you may also have an additional power but

30/83Using the Digital Favourite listAdd or remove channels in the currently edited Favourite list1 Press the blue button.2 Press the yellow button to

31/83Connecting optional equipmentYou can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV. Connecting cables are not supplied.(35)(36)(34)(39)(3

32/83Connecting optional equipment2 (37) (34) (38) (37) (39)

33/83Viewing pictures from connected equipmentTurn on the connected equipment, then perform the following operation.For an auto-tuned VCRIn analogue m

34/83Viewing pictures from connected equipmentSymbol on the screen: ComponentDescription:To see the equipment connected to (31).• DVD player with co

35/83Viewing pictures from connected equipmentIf the equipment has a DVI socket, connect the DVI socket to the HDMI IN 1 socket through a DVI-HDMI ada

36/83Viewing pictures from connected equipmentSymbol on the screen: AV2Description:To see the equipment connected to (31).• DVD recorder• VCR• Decod

37/83Viewing pictures from connected equipmentSymbol on the screen: USBDescription:To see the equipment connected to (32).• Digital video camera• Di

38/83Viewing pictures from connected equipment• When HDMI control compatible equipment is connected, communication with the connected equipment is sup

39/83Viewing pictures from connected equipmentTo connect:Hi-Fi audio equipment (31)Do this:Connect to the audio output sockets to listen to the so

4/83Overview of the remote4 / – Info/Text reveal• In digital mode: Displays brief details of the programme currently being watched.• In analogue mod

40/83Viewing pictures from connected equipmentAdditional operationTo:Return to normal TV modeDo this:Press DIGITAL/ANALOG.Using the OPTIONS menuPress

41/83Playing Back Photo/Music/Video via USBYou can enjoy photo/music/video files stored in a Sony digital still camera or camcorder through a USB cabl

42/83Playing Back Photo/Music/Video via USB• While the TV is accessing the data on the USB device, observe the following:- Do not turn off the TV or c

43/83Playing Back Photo/Music/Video via USB• USB Photo Viewer supports FAT16 and FAT32 file systems.• BRAVIA TV supports DivX ®.• Up to 300 files per

44/83Playing Back Photo/Music/Video via USB4 Press to select “Photo”, then select “Picture Frame” and press .The TV is switched to Picture Frame mo

45/83Using BRAVIA Sync with Control for HDMIThe Control for HDMI function enables the TV to communicate with the connected equipment that is compatibl

46/83Using BRAVIA Sync with Control for HDMI- to operate the connected equipment directly.- SYNC MENU to display the menu of the connected HDMI equ

47/83Using BRAVIA Sync with Control for HDMITo connect the equipment that is compatible with Control for HDMIConnect the compatible equipment and the

48/83Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB™The XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) is a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on the TV screen. The XM

49/83Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB™2 Press to select the category.SettingsYou can make advanced settings and adjustments (51).PhotoYou can

5/83Overview of the remote9 Number buttons• In TV mode: Selects channels. For channel numbers 10 and above, press the second and third digit in quick

50/83Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB™3 Press to select the item, then press .4 Follow the instructions on the screen.5 Press RETURN to exi

51/83System UpdateYou can update the TV system using USB memory. Obtain information from the website below.http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/

52/83Instruction ManualDisplays contents of Instruction Manual on the screen.Use coloured buttons to move through the screens.Press to select , the

53/83PicturePicture ModeSelects the picture mode.• Vivid: For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.• Standard: For standard picture. Recommended fo

54/83PictureHueIncreases or decreases the green tones and red tones.• “Hue” can only be adjusted for an NTSC colour signal (e.g., U.S.A. video tapes).

55/83PictureNoise ReductionReduces the noise picture (snowy picture) in a weak broadcast signal.• High/Medium/Low: Modifies the effect of the noise re

56/83PictureResetResets all “Picture” settings except “Picture Mode” to the factory settings.• “Noise Reduction” and “MPEG Noise Reduction” are not av

57/83SoundSound EffectSelects the sound mode.• Dynamic: Intensifies clarity and sound presence for better intelligibility and musical realism.• Standa

58/83SoundDual SoundSelects the sound from the speaker for a stereo or bilingual broadcast.• Stereo, Mono: For a stereo broadcast.• A/B/Mono: For a bi

59/83SoundSpeakerTurns on/off the TV’s internal speakers.• TV Speaker: The TV speakers are turned on in order to listen to the TV’s sound through the

6/83Overview of the remote• In Text mode (19): Selects the next ( ) or previous ( ) page.13 +/- – Volume14 – Mute the sound15 – Text (19)16 RET

60/83SoundSet to “PCM”, when connecting equipment not compatible with Dolby Digital.• Downmix Mode: Set the dowmix method of multi-channel to two-chan

61/83EcoPower SavingSelects the power saving mode to reduce the power consumption of the TV.• Standard: Default settings.• Reduce: Reduces the power c

62/83EcoLight SensorAutomatically optimises the picture settings according to the ambient light in the room.• Do not put anything over the sensor, doi

63/83ScreenScreen FormatChanges the screen format. For details about the screen format see (22).Screen Format (only in PC mode)• Normal: Displays the

64/83ScreenPC AdjustmentCustomizes the TV screen as a PC monitor.• This option is only available if a PC signal is received.• Phase: Adjusts the scree

65/83ScreenVertical ShiftAdjusts the vertical position of the picture when “Screen Format” is set to “Zoom”, “14:9” or “Subtitle”.Vertical SizeAdjusts

66/83Set-upAuto Start-upStarts the initial set-up to select the language, country/region and location, and tune in all available digital and analogue

67/83Set-upAV PresetAssigns a name to any equipment connected to the side and rear sockets. The name will be displayed briefly on the screen when the

68/83Set-upHDMI Set-upAllows the TV to communicate with equipment that is compatible with the control for HDMI function, and connected to the HDMI soc

69/83Set-up• HDMI Device List: Displays a list of connected equipment that is compatible with control for HDMI.Analogue Set-up• Auto Tuning (Only in a

7/83Overview of the remote20 i-MANUALDisplays contents of Instruction Manual on the screen.21 BRAVIA Sync:You can operate the BRAVIA Sync-compatible e

70/83Set-up• Depending on the country/region selected for “Country”, this option may not be available.Channel1 Press to select “Channel”, then press

71/83Set-upAFTAllows you to fine-tune the selected programme number manually if you feel that a slight tuning adjustment will improve the picture qual

72/83Set-up• Programme Sorting (Only in analogue mode): Changes the order in which the analogue channels are stored on the TV.1 Press to select the

73/83Set-up1 Press to select the channel you want to remove or move to a new position.Press the number buttons to enter the known three-digit progra

74/83Set-up• Not available for Cable connection.Subtitle Set-up• Subtitle Setting: When “For Hard Of Hearing” is selected, some visual aids may also b

75/83Set-up• Audio Description: Provides audio description (narration) of visual information if TV channels broadcast such information.• Mixing Level:

76/83Set-upPIN CodeTo set your PIN for the first time1 Press the number buttons to enter the new PIN code.2 Press RETURN.To change your PIN1 Press t

77/83Set-upTechnical Setup• Auto Service Update: Enables the TV to detect and store new digital services as they become available.• System Update: Th

78/83Set-up• When ”Cable” is selected this function may not be available in some countries.• Service Replacement: Select “On” to automatically change

79/83TroubleshootingPictureNo picture or no menu information from equipment connected to the scart connector• Press to display the connected equipme

8/83Overview of the remoteTHEATRE:You can set Theatre Mode to on or off. When Theatre Mode is set to on, the optimum sound quality (if the TV is conne

80/83TroubleshootingNo colour or irregular colour when viewing a signal from the COMPONENT IN sockets• Check the connection of the COMPONENT IN so

81/83TroubleshootingChannelsThe desired channel cannot be selected• Switch between digital and analogue mode and select the desired digital/analogue c

82/83TroubleshootingGeneralThe TV turns off automatically (the TV enters standby mode)• Check if the “Sleep Timer” (61) or “Idle TV Standby” (61) is a

83/83TroubleshootingIf “Store Display Mode: On” is displayed on the screen• Your TV is set to “Shop” mode. You need to set “Home” for “Location” in th

9/83Overview of the remote• “Control for HDMI” (BRAVIA Sync) is only available with the connected Sony equipment that has the BRAVIA Sync or BRAVIA Th