Optional accessories

When installing the LCD TV, use the supplied stand or wall-mount bracket (not supplied). If not, the LCD TV may fall and cause serious injury.

Installation

Installation of the LCD TV on the wall should be carried out by qualified service personnel. Improper installation may render the LCD TV unsafe.

Outdoor use

Do not install this LCD TV outdoors. If the LCD TV is exposed to rain, it may result in fire or electric shock. If the LCD TV is exposed to direct sunlight, the LCD TV may heat up and it may damage the LCD TV.

Medical institution

Do not place this LCD TV in a place where medical equipment is in use. It may cause malfunction of medical instruments.

Ship and vessel

Do not install this LCD TV in a ship or vessel. If the LCD TV is exposed to seawater, it may cause fire or damage the LCD TV.

Carrying

Carrying the LCD TV requires two or more people. If you carry the LCD TV in a manner other than that specified, it may drop and a serious injury may be caused. Be sure two or more people carry the LCD TV. When transporting, do not subject the LCD TV to shocks or excessive vibration. The LCD TV may fall and be damaged or cause serious injury.

Cord arrangement

Arrange the power cords or connecting cords in a safe place to avoid tripping on them.
Place the LCD TV on a secure, stable stand. Do not hang anything on the LCD TV. The LCD TV may fall from the stand or wall-mount bracket (not supplied), causing damage or serious injury.

Installation and moving

Ventilation
Never cover the ventilation holes in the cabinet. It may cause overheating and result in fire. Unless proper ventilation is provided, the LCD TV may gather dust and get dirty. For proper ventilation, observe the following: Do not install the LCD TV turned backward or sideways. Do not install the LCD TV turned over or upside down. Do not install the LCD TV on a shelf or in a closet. Do not place the LCD TV on a rug or bed. Do not cover the LCD TV with cloth, such as curtains, or items such as newspapers, etc.
Recommended place for the LCD TV
Place the LCD TV on a stable, level surface. Otherwise, it may fall and cause injury.
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Leave space around the LCD TV. Otherwise, adequate aircirculation may be blocked causing overheating and cause fire or damage the LCD TV.

Power Sources

Overloading
This LCD TV is designed to operate on a 110-240V AC supply for the LCD TV. Take care not to connect too many appliances to the same AC power jack as this could result in fire or electric shock.

When installing the LCD TV on the wall
Leave this space at least.

AC power outlet

Do not use a poor fitting AC power jack. Insert the plug fully into the AC power outlet. If it is loose, it may cause arcing and result in fire. Contact your electrician to have the AC power jack changed. When you disconnect the AC power cord, disconnect it from the AC outlet first.
Never install the TV as follows:
Air circulation is blocked.

Moisture

Do not touch the AC power cord with a wet hand. If you plug/unplug the AC power cord with a wet hand, it may cause electric shock.

Lightning storms

For your own safety, do not touch any part of the LCD TV, AC power cord or antenna lead during lightning storms.
AC power cord protection When installing the LCD TV using a stand

30cm 10cm 10cm 15cm

Pull out the AC power cord by the plug. Do not pull on the AC power cord itself.

Wiring

Unplug the AC power cord when wiring cables. Be sure to unplug the AC power cord for your safety, when hooking up.

Cleaning

Never install the LCD TV as follows:
Clean the AC power plug regularly. If the plug is covered with dust and it picks up moisture, its insulation may deteriorate and result in fire. Unplug the AC power plug and clean it regularly.

Grounding

To avoid electric shock, be sure to connect the supplied AC power cord to a grounded power outlet. If the plug fails to fit, contact your electrician to have the outlet changed.
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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.
Additional Safety Information

Electric shock

Do not touch the LCD TV with a wet hand. Doing so may cause electric shock or damage the LCD TV.

Protruding location

Do not install the LCD TV in protruding locations. If you install the unit in the following locations, injury may result. Do not install the LCD TV in a location where the LCD TV protrudes, such as pillars. Do not install the LCD TV in a location where your face may bump.

Servicing

Do not open the cabinet and the rear cover of the LCD TV. Refer to qualified service personnel only.

On cleaning the cabinet

Be sure to unplug the AC power cord connected to the LCD TV from the AC power outlet before cleaning. Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Note that material deterioration or screen coating degradation may occur if the display unit is exposed to a volatile solvent, such as alcohol, thinner, benzine or insecticide, or if prolonged contact is maintained with rubber or vinyl materials.
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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

Although the LCD screen is made with high-precision technology and has effective pixels of 99.99% or more, black dots may appear or bright points of light (red, blue or green) may appear constantly on the LCD screen. This is a structural property of the LCD panel and is not a malfunction. Do not expose the LCD screen surface to the sun. Doing so may damage the screen surface. Do not push or scratch the front filter, or place objects on top of this unit. The image may be uneven or the LCD panel may be damaged. If the unit is used in a cold place, a smear may occur in the picture or the picture may become dark. This does not indicate a failure. These phenomena improve as the temperature rises. Ghosting may occur when still pictures are displayed continuously. It may disappear after a few moments. The screen and cabinet get warm when this unit is in use. This is not a malfunction.

Fluorescent lamp

This unit uses a special fluorescent lamp as its light source. If the screen image becomes dark, flickers, or does not appear, the fluorescent lamp has run down and should be replaced. For replacement, consult qualified service personnel. Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol is on the remote control.
The illustrations used in this manual are of the KLV-V40A10 unless otherwise stated.
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Overview of the remote

1 / Input select / Text hold
In TV mode (page 22): Selects the input source from equipment connected to the TV jacks. In Text mode (page 20): Holds the current page.

2 % Muting (page 19)

Mutes the sound.
3 Function buttons (page 49)
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. In Text mode (page 20): Enters the three-digit page number to select the page.

5 / Text (page 20)

Displays Text.
This button does not work with this model.

7 M/m/</,/

(page 24)
Selects the item and setting when operating WEGA GATE.

8 RETURN (page 24)

Returns to the previous page when operating WEGA GATE. When viewing photos, returns to the Photo Viewer Index.

9 WEGA GATE (page 24)

Displays WEGA GATE which includes TV List, External Inputs, Photo, and Settings.

0 TOOLS (page 22)

Enables you to access various viewing options and change/make adjustments according to the source and screen mode.

Info / Text reveal

In TV mode (page 19): Displays information such as current channel number and screen mode. In Text mode (page 20): Reveals hidden information (e.g., answers to quizzes).
/-/-- Previous channel (page 19)
Returns to the previous channel watched (for more than five seconds). When operating DVD, it works as the Execute button (page 50).
qd TV "/1 TV standby (page 19)
Switches off the TV temporarily. The 1 (standby) indicator on the front of the TV lights up. Press again to switch on the TV from the standby mode.
qf "/1 Power (page 49)
Switches the VCR, DVD, or audio equipment connected to the TV on or off.
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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.
qk 9 Sound mode (page 36)

Selects the sound mode.

ql DVD/VCR operating buttons (page 50)
Operates the connected DVD and VCR.
w; VISUAL SEARCH (page 50)
Works with connected equipment which has the visual search function.

Connect your antenna with the antenna cable (supplied).
If connecting to an antenna only (A) Connect the male plug to the 8 VHF/UHF (antenna) jack on the rear of the TV, then go to step 3.
Note that one end of the cable has a male plug fitted while the other end is fitted with a female jack. Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections are complete; otherwise, a minimal current leakage through the antenna and/or other terminals to the ground could occur.
Do not connect the AC power cord to the AC power jack until all connections are complete.

Bundle the cable.

If connecting to a VCR with an antenna (B) Connect your antenna to the input jack on your VCR.
If you connect a monaural VCR, connect the yellow plug to t VIDEO (the yellow jack) and the black plug to AUDIO-L (MONO) (the white jack). If you connect a VCR to the 8 VHF/UHF (antenna) jack, preset the signal output from the VCR to the program number 0 on the TV. If the S video cable is connected to this TV and the VCR, the S video signal is automatically selected.

Connect your VCR.

Connect the output jack on your VCR to the input jack on the rear of the TV.
1 Attach the cable holder (supplied) to the rear of the TV (A), then turn the cable holder a quarter turn to the left (B). 2 Push the clasp lever in to release the lock and open the cover, and then insert the cables. 3 Close the cover, then pull the clasp lever up to lock the cover.
Connect the AC power cord (supplied) to the AC IN jack on the rear of the TV.
Adjusting the viewing angle of the TV
This TV can be adjusted within the angles shown below. Adjust the angle back and forth (tilt) (KLV-V26A10/KLV-V32A10 only)

Right view 3 8

When adjusting the angle, hold the stand with one hand to avoid slipping or tipping the stand.
Adjust the angle left and right (swivel)

Top view Front 15 15

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4: Switching on the TV

5: Selecting the language
When you switch on the TV for the first time, the Language menu appears on the screen.
Connect the TV to the AC power jack (110240V 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 on page 16. 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.

M/m/</,

Press M/m/</, to select the language displayed on the menu screens, then press.

Initial Setup Please select your language

English

Select:

Enter:

End: WEGA GATE
The message confirming that the TV starts auto program appears on the screen, then go to 6: Autoprogramming the TV on page 17.
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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.
The TV starts searching for all available channels. This may take some time. Do not press any buttons on the TV or remote until it is completed. Once all available channels have been stored, the TV returns to normal operation, displaying the channel stored on channel number 1.
If you press any of the buttons during auto-programming, auto-programming operation is canceled. To perform autoprogramming again, activate Initial Reset in the Setup menu (page 45).
When a message appears for you to confirm the antenna connections No channels are found. Check all the antenna connections and press to start auto-program again.
To change the order in which the channels are stored on the TV

See page 42.

to select Yes.
Initial Setup Program 01 VHF Low Press any key to cancel End:

WEGA GATE

TV System Auto
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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.
When using the number buttons, press the second digit within two seconds. To select one-digit channel numbers, press 0 and the channel number.
If you press the number button without pressing 0 to select a one-digit channel, you must wait for two seconds until receiving the channel. You can have one-digit channels selected immediately when you press the number buttons after setting 1Digit Direct to On (page 41).

Additional operations

To Do this

Press TV "/1.

Turn off the TV temporarily (Standby mode) Turn off the TV completely Adjust the volume Mute the sound Return to the previous channel watched (for more than five seconds) Select the surround sound effect
Press 1 on the right side of the TV. Press 2 + (increase) /- (decrease). Press %. Press again to restore. Press /-/--.
Press. For details, see page 37.
Press. For details, see Switch the TV automatically to the page 46. standby mode after a specified time period Sleep
Press A/B/ Switch the sound between stereo and mono, or languages in bilingual programs Display the on-screen Press information /.
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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 +/-. To hold a page, press /. To reveal hidden information, press /. To change the text size, press A/B/. To exit the Text service, press /.
Ensure that the TV is receiving a good signal, or some text errors may occur. Most TV channels broadcast a Text service. For information on the use of the service, select the index page (usually page 100). When four colored items appear at the bottom of the Text page, Fastext is available. Fastext allows you to access pages quickly and easily. Press the corresponding colored button to access the page.
If the signal is very weak, the sound becomes monaural automatically. If the stereo sound is noisy when receiving a NICAM program, select Mono. The sound becomes monaural, but the noise is reduced. Receiving condition of the NICAM broadcast is subject to the area in China.
If the sound of a monaural program is noisy or distorted Press A/B/ to change the on-screen display from Auto to Mono.
The Mono or Auto setting is memorized for each program position. You cannot receive a stereo broadcast signal when Mono is selected for the program position.

Picture Freeze

Freezes the current picture to display it on the left screen (e.g. to make a note of a telephone number or recipe). 1 Press on the remote control. 2 Press again to return to normal TV mode.
To enjoy stereo or bilingual programs
Switches the stereo sound or bilingual programs of NICAM or A2 (German) stereo system. Press A/B/ repeatedly until you receive the sound you want. The sound will be indicated on the screen as follows. Broadcasting

NICAM stereo

Close Freeze Twin Picture

You can

Close the Tools Menu. Freeze the screen (page 20). Display two screens (page 43). To return to Full Screen, press. Return to Full Screen. PC

Video 3

HD/DVD 1 HD/DVD 2 HDMI
Full Screen (Appears in Twin Picture and Picture Freeze mode.) Picture Sound Wide Mode Screen Shift Vertical Size (Appears in Zoom mode)
Video/Audio : (Rear) HDMI IN Audio : (Rear) L/R Video : (Rear Left Side) PC Audio : (Rear) PC. (RGB)
Adjust picture (page 33). Adjust sound (page 36). Select the screen mode (page 21). Adjust the screen position by pressing </,/m/M (page 39). Adjust the picture size in vertical direction by pressing m/M (page 39).
To return to normal TV operation, press
To view the pictures from the component input on the side panel, select Auto in Video2(Component) in Setup menu (page 45).
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TOOLS operation (for connected equipment)

For video input

The items are same as those for the TV. See page 22.

For PC input

Tools Menu Close Picture Sound Wide Mode
Close Picture Sound Wide Mode
Close the Tools Menu. Adjust picture (page 33). Adjust sound (page 36). Select the screen mode.
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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.
Press WEGA GATE on the remote.
The WEGA GATE control panel appears.
Press M/m to highlight the item you want.

to select.

Press WEGA GATE to exit.
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Using TV List in WEGA GATE
The TV List feature lets you select TV programs from a list of channel labels. You can assign a label to each channel (page 41).
Select TV List from the WEGA GATE control panel and press.
The TV List panel appears.

TV List Return 01

Press M/m to highlight the desired TV channel and press.
Using External Inputs in WEGA GATE
The External Inputs feature lets you select equipment that is connected to your TV, such as a DVD player/PC. You can assign a label to your equipment or skip unused inputs conveniently (page 44).
Select External Inputs from the WEGA GATE control panel and press.
The External Inputs panel appears.

External Inputs Return Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 HD/DVD1 HD/DVD2 Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 HD/DVD1 HD/DVD2
Press M/m to highlight the desired external input and press.

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. For details, see page 31.
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You can view the still pictures contained in a Sony digital still camera that is directly connected to the USB port of the TV.

Connecting a USB cable

Turn on the TV and connect your camera to the TV with a USB cable (not supplied). Do not use any USB extension cable or splitter. Before connecting the Sony digital still camera, or Sony DV format camcorder, make the preparation required to connect it using a USB cable. Set USB Connect to Normal in the setting menu of the camera, if available. Refer to the Instruction Manual supplied with the camera for further information.

USB port

Do not connect any other models. Doing so may result in a malfunction of the TV. Disconnect the USB cable when not in use. 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. However, this does not guarantee the compatibility of all recording media. Do not do the following during Photo Viewer operation. The data may be corrupted. to disconnect the USB cable to turn off the TV, digital still camera or video camera recorder to change the media in the connected equipment Images processed on a computer may not be displayed.
Using the Photo Viewer Index
You can access photos stored in your camera from the Photo Viewer Index. Turn on your camera, select Photo from the WEGA GATE control panel (page 24). The Photo Viewer Index appears.
USB cable (not supplied) to USB port

Select: Enter:

Photo Home Slide Show Options
Select Folder Digi. Cam. Mode

to USB port

L(MONO)

No.: Size:

File: Date:

1 Slide Show

Sony digital still camera, or Sony DV format video camera recorder (camcorder) Left side of TV Displays all the images listed in the thumbnail windows, one at a time, with a specified interval in between each image.

2 Options

Sorts the images in the order of the alphabet or by date.

Supported models

Icons on the thumbnail images
(Protect) Indicates that the image is protected. Protected files cannot be rotated or deleted on the TV. Indicates that this image file has a related file such as an audio file recorded with it. (It appears only when the Digi. Cam. Mode is On.) The related file cannot be replayed with this TV.

(Related file)

Two files having the same last four digits of the file name are recognized as related files when they are in a same folder.
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Viewing a photo

You can display a photo in full screen mode. In addition, you can edit a photo by, for example, rotating, protecting, or deleting it.

To protect the image

Press M/m/</, to select the image you want to protect, and press. Press M/m to select Protect on the Image setup menu, then press.

Protect On Off Close

Connect a Sony digital still camera or Sony DV format camcorders, and turn it on. Select Photo from the WEGA GATE control panel.
The Photo Viewer Index appears.

Rotate Delete Close

Press ,.
The top left image will be highlighted.
Press M/m to select On, then press

appears on the image.

Press M/m/</, to select the image you want to see in full screen mode, then press
To change the thumbnail page, press M in the top row, or m in the bottom row. Or, select the scroll bar by pressing ,, then press M/m. Photo menu
Photo Home Slide Show Options Full Screen Slide Show Protect Rotate Delete End Close
To unprotect the image Select Off in step 3.

Image setup menu

To rotate the image
Press M/m/</, to select the image you want to rotate, and press. Press M/m to select Rotate on the Image setup menu, then press.

Protect

No.:1/21 Size:2592x1944

Select: Enter: Back:

RETURN
File:XXXX.JPG Date:2005.XXXX
Since Full screen is selected, press
The image will appear in full screen mode. Note
Displaying a large file will take a longer time.

Press M/m to select .

, and press
To return to the Photo Viewer Index
You cannot rotate protected images.

To delete the image

The image will be deleted from the connected digital still camera or camcorder.
Return Information On Protect Rotate Delete Close
Press M/m/</, to select the image you want to delete, and press. Press M/m to select Delete on the Image setup menu, and press.

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Picture menu

You can select the options listed below on the Picture menu.

To select options

. , then press , then press.
Press M/m to select Press M/m to select
Press M/m to highlight the option, then press
The available options differ depending on the Picture Mode setting and input source.
indicates the available options for TV. indicates the available options for video input. indicates the available options for PC input.

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. Custom: Professional monitor like appearance settings. Tip
You can also change the picture mode by pressing repeatedly.

Display Mode

Select the optimum display mode for video or text source.
Press M/m to select one of the following display modes, then press
Video: Optimized to view video images. Text: Optimized to view text, charts or tables.
Resets all the picture settings, except the Advanced Video setting, to the factory settings.
Press </, to select Ok, then press
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Backlight/Picture/Brightness

/Color/Hue

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 can only be adjusted for an NTSC color signal (e.g., U.S.A. video tapes).

Color Temperature

Changes the color tone of the picture.
Press M/m to select one of the following, then press
Cool: Gives the white colors a blue tint. Neutral: Gives the white colors a neutral tint. Warm1/Warm2: Gives the white colors a red tint. Warm2 is redder than Warm1. Tip

This option cannot be selected when Picture Mode is set to Vivid or Standard. Live Color can be used when Color Space is set to Wide.
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Sound menu

You can select the options listed below on the Sound menu.
Sound Mode Reset Treble Bass Balance Dynamic
You cannot operate the Sound menu when headphones are connected.

Sound Mode

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. Custom: Flat setting. Allows you to store your own preferred settings. Tip
You can also change the sound mode by pressing 9 repeatedly.
Resets all the sound settings, except the Sound Mode setting, to the factory settings.
Press M/m to select Reset, then press

Treble/Bass/Balance

Adjusts higher-pitched sounds (Treble), adjusts lower-pitched sounds (Bass), and emphasizes left or right speaker balance (Balance).

Steady Sound

Keeps a constant volume level even when volume level gaps occur (e.g., advertisements tend to be louder than programs).
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Volume Level

Decreases or increases the sound level.

Effect

Provides the surround sound effect.
TruSurround XT: Activates the surround sound (for stereo programs only). Simulated: Adds a surround-like effect to mono programs. Off: For normal stereo or mono reception. Tips
Simulated function is using SRS 3D Mono. You can also select the surround sound effect by pressing repeatedly.
Gives sound impact by compensating for the phase effects in speakers.
High: The sound is reproduced with more impact. Low: The sound is reproduced with impact. Off: For normal stereo or mono reception.

Speaker

Switches on/off the TVs internal speakers.
Press M/m to select On or Off, then press
On: The sound of the TV is output through the TVs speakers. Off: No sound is output through the TVs speakers. Select Off when you want to hear the sound only through the external audio equipment connected to the audio output jacks.