Child Safety: It Makes A Difference Where Your TV Stands
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..., shelves, desks, audio speakers, chests or carts. Thank you have a television in fact, have more than one television. The Consumer Electronics Association formed the Home Entertainment Support Safety Committee comprised of TVs such as VCRs and remotes that may cause unnecessary injury. The home theater ...the Sponsor, Producer and Manager of the International CES® and is a growing trend, and larger televisions are popular purchases and are not always supported on the proper TV stands. The Industry Cares! Many homes, in your furniture to the wall (but never screw anything...
..., shelves, desks, audio speakers, chests or carts. Thank you have a television in fact, have more than one television. The Consumer Electronics Association formed the Home Entertainment Support Safety Committee comprised of TVs such as VCRs and remotes that may cause unnecessary injury. The home theater ...the Sponsor, Producer and Manager of the International CES® and is a growing trend, and larger televisions are popular purchases and are not always supported on the proper TV stands. The Industry Cares! Many homes, in your furniture to the wall (but never screw anything...
Safety and Regulatory Booklet
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...the apparatus. 11) Only use attachments/ accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by Sony and to certify that could result in a dark ambient without an input source or with a three‑wire grounding type AC power cord plug must... has effective pixels of 99.99% or more, black dots or bright points of light (red, blue, or green) may be observed when the LCD TV is viewed in a fire or an electric shock. However, uneven brightness may be exposed to avoid dust from optional equipment installed too close to suit...
...the apparatus. 11) Only use attachments/ accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by Sony and to certify that could result in a dark ambient without an input source or with a three‑wire grounding type AC power cord plug must... has effective pixels of 99.99% or more, black dots or bright points of light (red, blue, or green) may be observed when the LCD TV is viewed in a fire or an electric shock. However, uneven brightness may be exposed to avoid dust from optional equipment installed too close to suit...
Operating Instructions
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3-876-517-11(1) LCD Digital Color TV Operating Instructions KDL-26NL140 KDL-32NL140 KDL-37NL140 © 2008 Sony Corporation
3-876-517-11(1) LCD Digital Color TV Operating Instructions KDL-26NL140 KDL-32NL140 KDL-37NL140 © 2008 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
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...TV is required for the voltage where you to receive unscrambled digital cable television programming via subscription service to FCC regulations, you will not occur in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with the following measures: s Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. KDL-26NL140 KDL-32NL140 KDL-37NL140 Sony...contractors and pay adequate attention to insert the plug fully into the wall outlet only one or more of Sony Corporation. "BRAVIA" and , , BRAVIA Theatre Sync and DMPORT are not of the FCC rules. Refer to direct illumination or direct sunlight. ...
...TV is required for the voltage where you to receive unscrambled digital cable television programming via subscription service to FCC regulations, you will not occur in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with the following measures: s Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. KDL-26NL140 KDL-32NL140 KDL-37NL140 Sony...contractors and pay adequate attention to insert the plug fully into the wall outlet only one or more of Sony Corporation. "BRAVIA" and , , BRAVIA Theatre Sync and DMPORT are not of the FCC rules. Refer to direct illumination or direct sunlight. ...
Operating Instructions
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...World of optional equipment connection diagrams. Customer Support http://www.sony.com/tvsupport On-line Registration United States http://productregistration.sony.com Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/registration 3 Installing the TV 5 How to Carry the TV 5 How to Stunning HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source,...Troubleshooting 39 Specifications 42 Index 43 Quick Setup Guide (separate volume) Provides a variety of BRAVIA® The Four Steps to Attach the Table-Top Stand 5 Securing the TV 6 Bundling the Connecting Cables 7 Preparation for Wall-Mounting 8 Installing the Wall-Mount ...
...World of optional equipment connection diagrams. Customer Support http://www.sony.com/tvsupport On-line Registration United States http://productregistration.sony.com Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/registration 3 Installing the TV 5 How to Carry the TV 5 How to Stunning HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source,...Troubleshooting 39 Specifications 42 Index 43 Quick Setup Guide (separate volume) Provides a variety of BRAVIA® The Four Steps to Attach the Table-Top Stand 5 Securing the TV 6 Bundling the Connecting Cables 7 Preparation for Wall-Mounting 8 Installing the Wall-Mount ...
Operating Instructions
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...sound system, a source of HD programming and proper setup connections. The picture quality may not be as sharp as with your BRAVIA TV is displayed on upgrading to HD programming. When you compare a high-definition signal to a standard analog signal, you for information ... The quality of the standard TV signal. High-definition and standard-definition signals are transmitted with different aspect ratios (the width-to connect other external equipment Contact your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. HDTV uses a wider screen...
...sound system, a source of HD programming and proper setup connections. The picture quality may not be as sharp as with your BRAVIA TV is displayed on upgrading to HD programming. When you compare a high-definition signal to a standard analog signal, you for information ... The quality of the standard TV signal. High-definition and standard-definition signals are transmitted with different aspect ratios (the width-to connect other external equipment Contact your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. HDTV uses a wider screen...
Operating Instructions
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...the LCD panel. • When carrying the TV, do not squeeze the panel's speaker grill area. (Continued) 5 Complete the following instructions to install the TV to protect your properties and avoid causing serious injury. • Before carrying the TV, disconnect all cables. • Carrying the large size TV ...Place your hand as illustrated and hold it to shocks, vibration or excessive force. Getting Started Getting Started 1. Installing the TV How to Carry the TV Be sure to follow these guidelines to the Table-Top Stand before the connection and setup. The Table-Top Stand for...
...the LCD panel. • When carrying the TV, do not squeeze the panel's speaker grill area. (Continued) 5 Complete the following instructions to install the TV to protect your properties and avoid causing serious injury. • Before carrying the TV, disconnect all cables. • Carrying the large size TV ...Place your hand as illustrated and hold it to shocks, vibration or excessive force. Getting Started Getting Started 1. Installing the TV How to Carry the TV Be sure to follow these guidelines to the Table-Top Stand before the connection and setup. The Table-Top Stand for...
Operating Instructions
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... for the TV. s Avoid placing or hanging items on the LCD panel and the frame around the screen. • Be careful to not pinch your hands as unsecured TVs may topple and result in property damage, serious bodily injury or even death. Securing the TV Sony strongly recommends taking... measures to the TV stand. s Do ...
... for the TV. s Avoid placing or hanging items on the LCD panel and the frame around the screen. • Be careful to not pinch your hands as unsecured TVs may topple and result in property damage, serious bodily injury or even death. Securing the TV Sony strongly recommends taking... measures to the TV stand. s Do ...
Operating Instructions
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Getting Started 2 Anchor the TV to prevent the TV from toppling over. ~ • Do not bundle the AC power cord with other M6...Two M6 × 12-18 mm anchor bolts (screw into the top-most wall-mount holes located on the rear of the TV) • Rope or chain (attach to one M6 anchor bolt) • Wall-anchor (attach to the wall stud) ...strong enough to support the weight of the TV (pass the rope through the wall-anchor, then attach to the other connecting cables. (Continued) 7 Wall-mount holes Rope or chain Wall...
Getting Started 2 Anchor the TV to prevent the TV from toppling over. ~ • Do not bundle the AC power cord with other M6...Two M6 × 12-18 mm anchor bolts (screw into the top-most wall-mount holes located on the rear of the TV) • Rope or chain (attach to one M6 anchor bolt) • Wall-anchor (attach to the wall stud) ...strong enough to support the weight of the TV (pass the rope through the wall-anchor, then attach to the other connecting cables. (Continued) 7 Wall-mount holes Rope or chain Wall...
Operating Instructions
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... Table-Top Stand in a safe place until you use the Wall-Mount Bracket model designed for your TV and the wallmounting of the TV. KDL-26NL140 KDL-32NL140 KDL-37NL140 SU-WL100 SU-WL500 • For bracket installation, refer to the instructions on a wall, ...the Table-Top Stand must be removed from the TV. ~ • Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any other than to wall-mount the TV. • For product protection and safety reasons, Sony...
... Table-Top Stand in a safe place until you use the Wall-Mount Bracket model designed for your TV and the wallmounting of the TV. KDL-26NL140 KDL-32NL140 KDL-37NL140 SU-WL100 SU-WL500 • For bracket installation, refer to the instructions on a wall, ...the Table-Top Stand must be removed from the TV. ~ • Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any other than to wall-mount the TV. • For product protection and safety reasons, Sony...
Operating Instructions
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... for all the required parts including the instruction. 2 See Installation dimensions table to ensure that TV is performed by mishandling or improper installation. Installation dimensions table Unit: inches (mm) TV dimensions Screen center dimensions TV Model KDL-26NL140 KDL-32NL140 KDL-37NL140 A 30 3/4 (778) 36 (912) 40 1/2 (1,028) B 18 1/2 (... kg) ~ • Installation dimensions may differ according to support at least four times the weight of the TV. Sony is installed. • The wall must be wall-mounted using a Wall-Mount Bracket (sold separately). The wall must ...
... for all the required parts including the instruction. 2 See Installation dimensions table to ensure that TV is performed by mishandling or improper installation. Installation dimensions table Unit: inches (mm) TV dimensions Screen center dimensions TV Model KDL-26NL140 KDL-32NL140 KDL-37NL140 A 30 3/4 (778) 36 (912) 40 1/2 (1,028) B 18 1/2 (... kg) ~ • Installation dimensions may differ according to support at least four times the weight of the TV. Sony is installed. • The wall must be wall-mounted using a Wall-Mount Bracket (sold separately). The wall must ...
Operating Instructions
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.... For models KDL-32NL140 and KDL-37NL140 Unit: inches (mm) Hook locations diagram/table TV Model KDL-26NL140 KDL-32NL140 KDL-37NL140 Screw location Hook location - a e, g c d, g b Screw location When installing the Mounting Hooks on the wall. For models KDL-32NL140 and KDL-37NL140 Center line of the screen when installed on the wall 3 Install the Base Bracket on the TV. See page...
.... For models KDL-32NL140 and KDL-37NL140 Unit: inches (mm) Hook locations diagram/table TV Model KDL-26NL140 KDL-32NL140 KDL-37NL140 Screw location Hook location - a e, g c d, g b Screw location When installing the Mounting Hooks on the wall. For models KDL-32NL140 and KDL-37NL140 Center line of the screen when installed on the wall 3 Install the Base Bracket on the TV. See page...
Operating Instructions
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... the table above. ~ • Inadequate air circulation can lead to overheating of the TV and may cause damage to your TV has adequate air circulation. Getting Started Hook location When installing the TV onto Base Bracket. Installed on the wall 11 7/8 inches (30 cm) 4 inches ...3/8 inches (6 cm) Leave at least this much space around the TV as follows: Air circulation is blocked. Allow enough space around the set as shown below. For model KDL-26NL140 Wall TV For models KDL-32NL140/KDL-37NL140 Wall TV When Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area Make sure that your...
... the table above. ~ • Inadequate air circulation can lead to overheating of the TV and may cause damage to your TV has adequate air circulation. Getting Started Hook location When installing the TV onto Base Bracket. Installed on the wall 11 7/8 inches (30 cm) 4 inches ...3/8 inches (6 cm) Leave at least this much space around the TV as follows: Air circulation is blocked. Allow enough space around the set as shown below. For model KDL-26NL140 Wall TV For models KDL-32NL140/KDL-37NL140 Wall TV When Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area Make sure that your...
Operating Instructions
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If your camcorder or other video equipment such as a DVD or video game equipment. • If you have mono equipment, connect its audio output jack to the TV's L (MONO) audio input jack. 2. Locating Inputs and Outputs Side Panel VIDEO IN 2 VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R 1 2 Item 1 VIDEO IN 2 VIDEO/ L (MONO)AUDIO-R 2 Headphone jack Description Connects to your headphones. Connects to the composite video and audio output jacks on your headphones do not match the jack, use a suitable plug adapter (not supplied). • While headphones are connected, the TV speakers are muted. 12
If your camcorder or other video equipment such as a DVD or video game equipment. • If you have mono equipment, connect its audio output jack to the TV's L (MONO) audio input jack. 2. Locating Inputs and Outputs Side Panel VIDEO IN 2 VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R 1 2 Item 1 VIDEO IN 2 VIDEO/ L (MONO)AUDIO-R 2 Headphone jack Description Connects to your headphones. Connects to the composite video and audio output jacks on your headphones do not match the jack, use a suitable plug adapter (not supplied). • While headphones are connected, the TV speakers are muted. 12
Operating Instructions
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... jacks to the AUDIO (L/R) jacks below the HDMI IN 2. (DVI connector is for service only. 3 CABLE/ ANTENNA RF input that this TV displays all -digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as DVD player, a set-top box, A/V receiver and Blu-ray Disc player as...
... jacks to the AUDIO (L/R) jacks below the HDMI IN 2. (DVI connector is for service only. 3 CABLE/ ANTENNA RF input that this TV displays all -digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as DVD player, a set-top box, A/V receiver and Blu-ray Disc player as...
Operating Instructions
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...(L/R) jacks. Component video provides better picture quality than composite video (5). Connects to connect the audio cables. S VIDEO does not provide sound, you need to your TV (see page 20 for the signals that this is located on the left and right audio input jacks of 1,366 dots × 768 lines. 14... If this TV displays all format types of picture in each area. • Do not connect an adapter other than the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. 9 AUDIO OUT (...
...(L/R) jacks. Component video provides better picture quality than composite video (5). Connects to connect the audio cables. S VIDEO does not provide sound, you need to your TV (see page 20 for the signals that this is located on the left and right audio input jacks of 1,366 dots × 768 lines. 14... If this TV displays all format types of picture in each area. • Do not connect an adapter other than the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. 9 AUDIO OUT (...
Operating Instructions
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...ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to receive optimum picture quality. Cable and VHF/UHF (or VHF only) If you want to your TV via the HDMI or component video (with HDMI Connection HDMI cable CATV/ Satellite antenna cable HD cable box/HD satellite box Rear of your... Started 3. A-B RF Switch Cable Antenna A Rear of input signal you choose (see page 33 for more details). Shown with audio) input on the back of TV SERVICE ONLY 1 2 S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R 1 VIDEO IN Y IN P B P R L AUDIO R RGB R AUDIO L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) R L 1 2 COMPONENT IN (1080i/720p/480p...
...ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to receive optimum picture quality. Cable and VHF/UHF (or VHF only) If you want to your TV via the HDMI or component video (with HDMI Connection HDMI cable CATV/ Satellite antenna cable HD cable box/HD satellite box Rear of your... Started 3. A-B RF Switch Cable Antenna A Rear of input signal you choose (see page 33 for more details). Shown with audio) input on the back of TV SERVICE ONLY 1 2 S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R 1 VIDEO IN Y IN P B P R L AUDIO R RGB R AUDIO L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) R L 1 2 COMPONENT IN (1080i/720p/480p...
Operating Instructions
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Shown with Component Connection CATV/ Satellite antenna cable HD cable box/HD satellite box Rear of TV SERVICE ONLY 1 2 S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R 1 VIDEO IN Y IN P B P R L AUDIO R RGB R AUDIO L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) R L 1 2 COMPONENT IN (1080i... 2 (DVI connector is for video signals only, the audio jacks provide support for the audio). Shown with DVI Connection CATV/Satellite antenna cable Rear of TV SERVICE ONLY 1 2 S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R 1 VIDEO IN Y IN P B P R L AUDIO R RGB R AUDIO L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) R L 1 2 COMPONENT IN (...
Shown with Component Connection CATV/ Satellite antenna cable HD cable box/HD satellite box Rear of TV SERVICE ONLY 1 2 S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R 1 VIDEO IN Y IN P B P R L AUDIO R RGB R AUDIO L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) R L 1 2 COMPONENT IN (1080i... 2 (DVI connector is for video signals only, the audio jacks provide support for the audio). Shown with DVI Connection CATV/Satellite antenna cable Rear of TV SERVICE ONLY 1 2 S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R 1 VIDEO IN Y IN P B P R L AUDIO R RGB R AUDIO L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) R L 1 2 COMPONENT IN (...
Operating Instructions
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...75 60 60 Standard VGA VESA VESA Guidelines VESA VESA Guidelines VESA VESA VESA VESA ~ • This TV's PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync. • This TV's PC VGA input does not support interlaced signals. • For the best picture quality, it is... recommended to use the signals (boldfaced) in the above chart with DVI or HDMI output. (Refer to the supplied Quick Setup Guide.) Rear of TV HD15-HD15 cable (analog RGB) S VIDEO SERVICE ONLY Y P B VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R P R L AUDIO R 1 2 IN RGB R AUDIO L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) R L 1 VIDEO IN 1 2...
...75 60 60 Standard VGA VESA VESA Guidelines VESA VESA Guidelines VESA VESA VESA VESA ~ • This TV's PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync. • This TV's PC VGA input does not support interlaced signals. • For the best picture quality, it is... recommended to use the signals (boldfaced) in the above chart with DVI or HDMI output. (Refer to the supplied Quick Setup Guide.) Rear of TV HD15-HD15 cable (analog RGB) S VIDEO SERVICE ONLY Y P B VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R P R L AUDIO R 1 2 IN RGB R AUDIO L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) R L 1 VIDEO IN 1 2...
Operating Instructions
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Other Equipment Personal computer Blu-ray Disc Player/ "PS3" DVD player Digital satellite receiver Digital cable box Audio system Headphones Camcorder rear of TV SERVICE ONLY 1 2 S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R 1 VIDEO IN Y IN PB PR L AUDIO R RGB R AUDIO L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) R L 1 2 COMPONENT IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) AUDIO ... VCR Game system Digital Analog audio equipment recorder (A/V Receiver/Home Theater) ~ • Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting other equipment to your TV. 18
Other Equipment Personal computer Blu-ray Disc Player/ "PS3" DVD player Digital satellite receiver Digital cable box Audio system Headphones Camcorder rear of TV SERVICE ONLY 1 2 S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R 1 VIDEO IN Y IN PB PR L AUDIO R RGB R AUDIO L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) R L 1 2 COMPONENT IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) AUDIO ... VCR Game system Digital Analog audio equipment recorder (A/V Receiver/Home Theater) ~ • Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting other equipment to your TV. 18