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4-101-857-11 (1)
LCD Color TV
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the TV and on the carton
(white label). Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. ________________
Serial No. ________________
KLV-26HG2
© 2003 Sony Corporation
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NOTIFICATION WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate do not expose the TV to rain or moisture. radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, m
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Important Safety Instructions Handling the LCD screen 1 Read these instructions. s Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun as it can damage the LCD screen. Take care when you place the TV by a window. 2 Keep these instructions. s Do not push on or scratch the LCD screen. Do not place a heavy object 3 Heed all warnings. on the LCD screen. This may cause the screen to lose uniformity or cause LCD panel malfunctions. 4 Follow all instructions. s If the TV is used in a cold place, a smear may app
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Installing and Connecting the TV Watching the TV Unpacking .................................................. 6 Watching the TV ...................................... 24 Inserting Batteries into the Remote Watching with closed caption ........... 25 Control ................................................... 6 Selecting the Picture Mode..................... 25 Identifying Front and Rear Connectors ... 7 Selecting the Effect Mode ....................... 26 Basi
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Table of Contents “Memory Stick” Additional Information About the “Memory Stick” ...................... 56 Troubleshooting ...................................... 76 Self-diagnosis function ..................... 76 Features of the Memory Stick Home ..... 58 Inserting and Removing a Trouble symptoms and remedies ..... 76 “Memory Stick” ................................... 60 Specifications .......................................... 79 Inserting a “Memory Stick” ............... 60 Index to Parts and
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Installing and Connecting the TV Installing and Connecting the TV Unpacking When you unpack this unit, make sure it includes the following: Remote control (1) and AC power cord (1) size AA batteries (2) 75-ohm coaxial cable (1) Rear cover (1) Operating Instructions Warranty Card Product Registration Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching the + and – on the batteries to the diagram inside the remote control’s battery compartment. Notes • Re
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Installing and Connecting the TV Identifying Front and Rear Connectors TV front panel 1 1 VIDEO 2 IN (pages 12 - 14, 17) Connects to the output jacks of your VCR or other video equipment. VIDEO 2 IN S VIDEO 2 Headphones jack VIDEO Connects to your headphones. L If your headphones do not match the jack, use a AUDIO R suitable plug adaptor (not supplied). 3 Memory Stick slot (page 60) 3 2 Behind the cover Side view Push to open the cover. Rear of TV Side view Side view 4 VHF/UHF (pages 8, 12 - 14)
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Installing and Connecting the TV Connecting directly to cable or an Basic Connections antenna (Connecting Cable TV or VHF only or VHF/UHF or cable an Antenna) 75-ohm coaxial Rear of TV cable (supplied) VHF/UHF jack Connector types Note You may find it necessary to use some of the It is strongly recommended to connect the antenna using a 75- following connector types during set up. ohm coaxial cable to get optimum picture quality. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can be easily affected by radio noise an
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Installing and Connecting the TV Connecting the Power Cord Complete other connections prior to connecting the power cord. 1 Connect the power cord to the AC IN connector of the TV. 2 Connect the other plug of the power cord to a wall outlet. For 120 V AC Wall outlet AC power cord (supplied) 9
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Installing and Connecting the TV 3 Attach the supplied rear cover, as needed. Bundling Cords and See “Attaching the Rear Cover” on page 11. Cables Note You can organize the cables in the back of the TV. If the cables are not neatly stored, you may not be able to attach the rear cover. 1 Bundle the cables and secure them with the clips on both sides of the TV. Clips Notes • It may not be possible to fasten with clips if cables are too thick. • If all the cables cannot be stored inside, you may le
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Installing and Connecting the TV Attaching the Rear Carrying the TV Cover When carrying the TV, hold it as shown in the diagram below. Do not hold only by the rear cover. Hold the rear cover as illustrated below, fitting the As the rear cover is designed to come off, doing so five pegs on the rear cover into the corresponding may cause you to drop the TV, resulting in damage holes on the TV, then push the rear cover back onto to the TV or cause injury. the TV. Removing the rear cover 1 Hold the
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Installing and Connecting the TV Connecting a VCR and Cable TV Use this hookup if: • You subscribe to a cable TV system that does not require a cable box. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 Connect the CATV cable to the VCR’s IN jack. 2 Using the supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable, connect the VCR’s OUT jack to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack. 3 Using AUDIO and S VIDEO cables, connect the VCR’s AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT jacks to the TV’s AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks. Tip • If your VCR is n
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Installing and Connecting the TV Connecting a Satellite Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack. 2 Using AUDIO and S VIDEO cables, connect the satellite receiver’s AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT jacks to the TV’s AUDIO and S VIDEO IN jacks. Tip • If your satellite receiver is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable. 3 Connect the supplied 75-ohm coaxi
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Installing and Connecting the TV Connecting a Satellite Receiver with a VCR Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 Connect the satellite antenna cable to the satellite receiver’s SATELLITE IN jack. 2 Connect the CATV cable to the VCR’s VHF/UHF IN jack. 3 Using the supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable, connect the VCR’s OUT jack to the TV’s VHF/UHF jack. 4 Using AUDIO and S VIDEO cables, connect the satellite receiver’s AUDIO and S VIDEO OUT jacks to the VCR’s AUDIO and S VIDEO IN
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Installing and Connecting the TV Connecting an Audio Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Using an AUDIO cable, connect the TV’s AUDIO OUT jacks to the audio receiver’s AUDIO IN jacks. Rear of TV AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO cable (not supplied) Audio input Audio receiver (Compact AV system DAV-FC9, etc) When using your audio system speakers Set “Speaker” in the (Audio) menu to “Off.” The TV’s sound is not output from the AUDIO OUT jacks when “Speaker” is
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Installing and Connecting the TV Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video Connectors This is the preferred hookup to use if: • Your DVD player has component (Y, PB, PR) jacks. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 Using a component video cable, connect the DVD player’s Y, PB and PR jacks to the Y, PB and PR jacks on the TV. Use the VIDEO 3 IN connections. Tip The Y, PB and PR jacks on your DVD player are sometimes labeled as Y, CB and CR, or Y, B-Y and R-Y. If so, con
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Installing and Connecting the TV Connecting a DVD Player with A/V Connectors Use this hookup if: • Your DVD player does not have component (Y, PB, PR) jacks. Tip If your DVD player has component video output connectors, for best picture quality, use the connection described on page 16. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 Using an AUDIO cable, connect the DVD player’s AUDIO OUT jacks to the TV’s AUDIO IN jacks. 2 Using an S VIDEO cable, connect the DVD player’s S VIDEO O
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Installing and Connecting the TV Connecting a Digital TV Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 Using a component video cable, connect the Digital TV receiver’s Y, PB and PR jacks to the Y, PB and PR jacks on the TV. Use the VIDEO 3 IN connections. Note Component video (Y, PB, PR) connection is necessary to view 480p, 720p, and 1080i formats. Note that this TV displays all format types of picture in a resolution of 1,280 dots × 768 lines. 2 Using an AUDIO cable, c
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Installing and Connecting the TV Connecting a Digital Satellite Receiver Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 Using a component video cable, connect the Digital Satellite Receiver’s Y, PB and PR jacks to the Y, PB and PR jacks on the TV. Use the VIDEO 3 IN connections. Note Component video (Y, PB, PR) connection is necessary to view 480p, 720p, and 1080i formats. Note that this TV displays all format types of picture in a resolution of 1,280 dots × 768 lines. 2 Using an
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Installing and Connecting the TV Connecting a Digital Satellite Receiver with DVI- HDTV Connector Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 Using a DVI-D single link cable, connect the Digital Satellite Receiver’s DVI-HDTV connector to the TV’s DVI-HDTV connector. Use the VIDEO 4 IN connections. Note The DVI-HDTV VIDEO connector does not provide audio, so audio cables must be connected to provide sound. 2 Using an AUDIO cable, connect the Digital Satellite Receiver’s AUDIO OU
