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Operating Instructions LCD Digital Color TV KDL-55V5100 KDL-52V5100 KDL-52VL150 KDL-46V5100 KDL-46VL150 KDL-40SL150 KDL-40V5100 KDL-32XBR9 © 2009 Sony Corporation Sony Customer Support U.S.A.: www.sony.com/tvsupport Canada: www.sony.ca/support United States 1.800.222.SONY Canada 1.877.899.SONY Please Do Not Return the Product to the Store
Operating Instructions LCD Digital Color TV KDL-55V5100 KDL-52V5100 KDL-52VL150 KDL-46V5100 KDL-46VL150 KDL-40SL150 KDL-40V5100 KDL-32XBR9 © 2009 Sony Corporation Sony Customer Support U.S.A.: www.sony.com/tvsupport Canada: www.sony.ca/support United States 1.800.222.SONY Canada 1.877.899.SONY Please Do Not Return the Product to the Store
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... be used in order to Part 15 of Energy. Model Name Serial No. For customers in this manual could result in your TV model. KDL-32XBR9/KDL-40SL150/ KDL-40V5100/KDL-46V5100/ KDL-52V5100/KDL-55V5100/ KDL-46VL150/KDL-52VL150 Sony Wall-Mount Bracket Model No. TruSurround XT technology is designed to FCC regulations, you are trademarks or registered trademarks of...
... be used in order to Part 15 of Energy. Model Name Serial No. For customers in this manual could result in your TV model. KDL-32XBR9/KDL-40SL150/ KDL-40V5100/KDL-46V5100/ KDL-52V5100/KDL-55V5100/ KDL-46VL150/KDL-52VL150 Sony Wall-Mount Bracket Model No. TruSurround XT technology is designed to FCC regulations, you are trademarks or registered trademarks of...
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... HD Experience . . . .5 TV Feature Highlights 5 Getting Started Setting Up Your TV 6 Locating Inputs and Outputs 7 Connecting Other Equipment 9 Bundling the Connecting Cables 10 Securing the TV 10 Inserting Batteries into the Remote ...Control 11 Initial Setup 11 Operating the TV Remote Control Button Description 12 TV Controls and Indicators 14 Using ... Mode with PC 17 Photo and Music 18 Using the Menus Navigating through TV Menus 20 Other Information How to Care for Your BRAVIA 21 Things to consider...
... HD Experience . . . .5 TV Feature Highlights 5 Getting Started Setting Up Your TV 6 Locating Inputs and Outputs 7 Connecting Other Equipment 9 Bundling the Connecting Cables 10 Securing the TV 10 Inserting Batteries into the Remote ...Control 11 Initial Setup 11 Operating the TV Remote Control Button Description 12 TV Controls and Indicators 14 Using ... Mode with PC 17 Photo and Music 18 Using the Menus Navigating through TV Menus 20 Other Information How to Care for Your BRAVIA 21 Things to consider...
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...equipment connection diagrams. Reference Book Offers the most out of your new BRAVIA TV, you for the 32 class BRAVIA KDL-XBR9, 40 inch KDL-SL150, 40, 46 and 52 inch and 55 class BRAVIA KDL-V5100 and 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-VL150 series models with Your BRAVIA The quality of the signal it at... www.sony.com/referencebook. Access it receives. Your BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD ...
...equipment connection diagrams. Reference Book Offers the most out of your new BRAVIA TV, you for the 32 class BRAVIA KDL-XBR9, 40 inch KDL-SL150, 40, 46 and 52 inch and 55 class BRAVIA KDL-V5100 and 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-VL150 series models with Your BRAVIA The quality of the signal it at... www.sony.com/referencebook. Access it receives. Your BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD ...
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...supporting the Control for HDMI function (page 15). ➢ Motionflow: Enhances the smoothness of picture movement to reduce the blur (For model KDL-40SL150, this feature is displayed on an HDTV, you with other optional equipment. 16:9 (high-definition) source Most HDTV signals use a.... When a 4:3 image is not available). ➢ Favorites: Your favorite channels and inputs are at www.sony.com/referencebook. 5 TV Feature Highlights Your new BRAVIA High Definition LCD TV will dazzle you with HD sources. The following features have been included to make your new BRAVIA HDTV easier ...
...supporting the Control for HDMI function (page 15). ➢ Motionflow: Enhances the smoothness of picture movement to reduce the blur (For model KDL-40SL150, this feature is displayed on an HDTV, you with other optional equipment. 16:9 (high-definition) source Most HDTV signals use a.... When a 4:3 image is not available). ➢ Favorites: Your favorite channels and inputs are at www.sony.com/referencebook. 5 TV Feature Highlights Your new BRAVIA High Definition LCD TV will dazzle you with HD sources. The following features have been included to make your new BRAVIA HDTV easier ...
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...show poor picture and/or poor color. The designated Sony wall-mount bracket model name is completed, be sure to secure the TV to a stable surface or mount it to a wall. Getting Started Setting Up Your TV Some TV models are not mounting the TV to a wall, you can mount it to a...for safety and to evaporate completely before powering the TV on page 2. larger size TVs require two or more people. • Correct hand placement while carrying the TV is very important for models KDL-46VL150 and KDL-52VL150 • Ensure your TV: • Carry the TV with a detached Table-Top Stand so you will...
...show poor picture and/or poor color. The designated Sony wall-mount bracket model name is completed, be sure to secure the TV to a stable surface or mount it to a wall. Getting Started Setting Up Your TV Some TV models are not mounting the TV to a wall, you can mount it to a...for safety and to evaporate completely before powering the TV on page 2. larger size TVs require two or more people. • Correct hand placement while carrying the TV is very important for models KDL-46VL150 and KDL-52VL150 • Ensure your TV: • Carry the TV with a detached Table-Top Stand so you will...
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... OUT L AUDIO R 1 2 AUDIO COMPONENT IN AUDIO OUT (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) (FIX) L AUDIO R 6 AC IN CABLE/ANTENNA 2 34 5 7 8 For models KDL-46VL150/KDL-52VL150 AUDIO 2 IN IN 3 IN 4 S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R 2 VIDEO IN 0 5 qa Item 1 SERVICE 2 VIDEO IN 1/ COMPONENT IN 1 (1080p/ 1080i...is used when service is required. Lock Video/Component 1 Component 1 Control for HDMI On Device List Device Auto Power Off Off TV Auto Power On Off Video 1 Component 1 Signal Diagnostics Setup 3 COMPONENT IN 2 Change RETURN Back MENU Exit Component video provides better...
... OUT L AUDIO R 1 2 AUDIO COMPONENT IN AUDIO OUT (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) (FIX) L AUDIO R 6 AC IN CABLE/ANTENNA 2 34 5 7 8 For models KDL-46VL150/KDL-52VL150 AUDIO 2 IN IN 3 IN 4 S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R 2 VIDEO IN 0 5 qa Item 1 SERVICE 2 VIDEO IN 1/ COMPONENT IN 1 (1080p/ 1080i...is used when service is required. Lock Video/Component 1 Component 1 Control for HDMI On Device List Device Auto Power Off Off TV Auto Power On Off Video 1 Component 1 Signal Diagnostics Setup 3 COMPONENT IN 2 Change RETURN Back MENU Exit Component video provides better...
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...some Apple Macintosh computers, it may need to connect the audio cables. The S VIDEO does not provide sound; Connect your PC to this TV and any HDMI IN (with capable equipment. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus digital audio. Can also be necessary to use...1080p formats, an HDMI or Component video (YPBPR) is PCM optical OUT (OPTICAL) compatible. 7 AC IN Connects the supplied AC power cord. (For KDL-46VL150 and KDL-52VL150 models.) 8 CABLE/ ANTENNA RF input that is necessary. see page 18). 0 PC IN (RGB/AUDIO) Connects to a personal computer's video ...
...some Apple Macintosh computers, it may need to connect the audio cables. The S VIDEO does not provide sound; Connect your PC to this TV and any HDMI IN (with capable equipment. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus digital audio. Can also be necessary to use...1080p formats, an HDMI or Component video (YPBPR) is PCM optical OUT (OPTICAL) compatible. 7 AC IN Connects the supplied AC power cord. (For KDL-46VL150 and KDL-52VL150 models.) 8 CABLE/ ANTENNA RF input that is necessary. see page 18). 0 PC IN (RGB/AUDIO) Connects to a personal computer's video ...
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...-ray Digital Disc Player/ DVD satellite Digital Audio "PS3" player receiver cable box system Personal computer USB Drive Side panel PC IN RGB Rear of TV VIDEO IN VIDEO Y SERVICE PB IN (OPTICAL) PR 1 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT L AUDIO R 1 2 AUDIO COMPONENT IN AUDIO OUT (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) (FIX) L AUDIO R CABLE... Game Receiver/ (DVI only) system Home Theater) VCR/Game system/ Camcorder ~ • Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting other equipment to your TV. 9
...-ray Digital Disc Player/ DVD satellite Digital Audio "PS3" player receiver cable box system Personal computer USB Drive Side panel PC IN RGB Rear of TV VIDEO IN VIDEO Y SERVICE PB IN (OPTICAL) PR 1 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT L AUDIO R 1 2 AUDIO COMPONENT IN AUDIO OUT (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) (FIX) L AUDIO R CABLE... Game Receiver/ (DVI only) system Home Theater) VCR/Game system/ Camcorder ~ • Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting other equipment to your TV. 9
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...the Stand for the TV Anchor the TV to the Wall Angle braces Anchor bolts Stand Secure the TV to prevent the TV from toppling over. Bundling the Connecting Cables You can bundle the connecting cables with other connecting cables. For models KDL-46VL150/KDL-52VL150 the cable clamper... located on the Table-Top Stand Screw For KDL-32XBR9 Wallmount holes Rope or chain Wallanchor Unsecured TVs may topple and result in property damage, serious bodily injury or even death. For models KDL-46VL150/ KDL-52VL150 Securing the TV Sony strongly recommends taking measures to the Stand M4 ...
...the Stand for the TV Anchor the TV to the Wall Angle braces Anchor bolts Stand Secure the TV to prevent the TV from toppling over. Bundling the Connecting Cables You can bundle the connecting cables with other connecting cables. For models KDL-46VL150/KDL-52VL150 the cable clamper... located on the Table-Top Stand Screw For KDL-32XBR9 Wallmount holes Rope or chain Wallanchor Unsecured TVs may topple and result in property damage, serious bodily injury or even death. For models KDL-46VL150/ KDL-52VL150 Securing the TV Sony strongly recommends taking measures to the Stand M4 ...
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... for the screen display. Home Retail Set 11 Push to Setup menu then select Clock/Timers and adjust Current Time. If you turn on the TV for the first time. Press WIDE to select the wide mode or press MENU and set the Auto Wide to On under the Screen menu... HOME or Retail mode. 3 Connect cable or antenna, then select OK to select HOME for available channels from the signal source directly connected to the TV's CABLE/ANTENNA input and may take sometime to the diagram inside the battery compartment of use . Initial Setup Please select your preferred aspect ratio for...
... for the screen display. Home Retail Set 11 Push to Setup menu then select Clock/Timers and adjust Current Time. If you turn on the TV for the first time. Press WIDE to select the wide mode or press MENU and set the Auto Wide to On under the Screen menu... HOME or Retail mode. 3 Connect cable or antenna, then select OK to select HOME for available channels from the signal source directly connected to the TV's CABLE/ANTENNA input and may take sometime to the diagram inside the battery compartment of use . Initial Setup Please select your preferred aspect ratio for...
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...m (fast reverse): Press to play a program in a few seconds or press again to the audio output of the attached speakers from your TV (see the online Reference Book for details. 5 WIDE Press repeatedly to stop playback. See "Using the Menus" on the remote control may also... CC POWER 4 5 WIDE INPUT 6 7 TOOLS ~ • The 5, PLAY and CH + buttons have a tactile dot. Use them as a reference when operating the TV. Press to pause playback. These buttons are used to display the menu with Control for HDMI function (not available on all Control for a cinemalike experience...
...m (fast reverse): Press to play a program in a few seconds or press again to the audio output of the attached speakers from your TV (see the online Reference Book for details. 5 WIDE Press repeatedly to stop playback. See "Using the Menus" on the remote control may also... CC POWER 4 5 WIDE INPUT 6 7 TOOLS ~ • The 5, PLAY and CH + buttons have a tactile dot. Use them as a reference when operating the TV. Press to pause playback. These buttons are used to display the menu with Control for HDMI function (not available on all Control for a cinemalike experience...
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... • If you are having problems with 0-9 and ENT to follow • Point your remote control directly at the IR sensor located on your TV. • Make sure that they are blocking the path between the remote control and the IR sensor on current input and content. JUMP JUMP qa...the last channel that was selected. Press to turn on -screen cursor. try turning off the TV. Press again or press VOL + to mute the sound. The TOOLS menu items vary based on your TV. • Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your batteries and make sure that no objects are ...
... • If you are having problems with 0-9 and ENT to follow • Point your remote control directly at the IR sensor located on your TV. • Make sure that they are blocking the path between the remote control and the IR sensor on current input and content. JUMP JUMP qa...the last channel that was selected. Press to turn on -screen cursor. try turning off the TV. Press again or press VOL + to mute the sound. The TOOLS menu items vary based on your TV. • Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your batteries and make sure that no objects are ...
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...KDL-46VL150/KDL-52VL150 1 For models KDL-46VL150/ KDL-52VL150 PIC OFF / TIMER STANDBY POWER 2 34 PIC OFF / TIMER STANDBY POWER POWER 5 CHANNEL 6 VOLUME 7 INPUT 8 MENU 9 1 2 34 Item Description 1 (IR) Infrared Receiver Light Sensor Receives IR signals from the remote control. When the timer is set, this LED will remain lit even if the TV... is no signal received while in the PC input (see contacting Sony information on and off the TV. 6 + CHANNEL - In the menu screen, these buttons serve as left/right...
...KDL-46VL150/KDL-52VL150 1 For models KDL-46VL150/ KDL-52VL150 PIC OFF / TIMER STANDBY POWER 2 34 PIC OFF / TIMER STANDBY POWER POWER 5 CHANNEL 6 VOLUME 7 INPUT 8 MENU 9 1 2 34 Item Description 1 (IR) Infrared Receiver Light Sensor Receives IR signals from the remote control. When the timer is set, this LED will remain lit even if the TV... is no signal received while in the PC input (see contacting Sony information on and off the TV. 6 + CHANNEL - In the menu screen, these buttons serve as left/right...
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...External Inputs, Photo and Music content from a USB storage device. Displaying Favorites Press FAVORITES on how to set up this TV's Control for HDMI function. When a Sony A/V receiver with BRAVIA Sync is connected, the following operations are watching it. 2 Highlight Add to Favorites and press ....the HDMI logo for connection. See the HDMI connection shown in order for the TV to communicate with Control for HDMI Use an HDMI cable that supports BRAVIA Sync. To connect Sony equipment with other equipment, refer to its operating instructions. Using Features Using Features...
...External Inputs, Photo and Music content from a USB storage device. Displaying Favorites Press FAVORITES on how to set up this TV's Control for HDMI function. When a Sony A/V receiver with BRAVIA Sync is connected, the following operations are watching it. 2 Highlight Add to Favorites and press ....the HDMI logo for connection. See the HDMI connection shown in order for the TV to communicate with Control for HDMI Use an HDMI cable that supports BRAVIA Sync. To connect Sony equipment with other equipment, refer to its operating instructions. Using Features Using Features...
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... Mode The Wide Mode feature allows you are watching it. 2 Highlight Remove from Favorites and press . ~ • Auto Program will clear your TV channels from Favorites (see page 11). Removing from high-definition source such as they are standard-definition and not from Favorites 1 Press TOOLS to remove... to set to On. Full pixel ~ • Normal is available with 480i or 480p sources only as component video input, HDMI input and digital TV. • Full Pixel is available only for 720p, 1080i and 1080p formats excluding Cable/Antenna input. • Full Pixel displays the picture in a...
... Mode The Wide Mode feature allows you are watching it. 2 Highlight Remove from Favorites and press . ~ • Auto Program will clear your TV channels from Favorites (see page 11). Removing from high-definition source such as they are standard-definition and not from Favorites 1 Press TOOLS to remove... to set to On. Full pixel ~ • Normal is available with 480i or 480p sources only as component video input, HDMI input and digital TV. • Full Pixel is available only for 720p, 1080i and 1080p formats excluding Cable/Antenna input. • Full Pixel displays the picture in a...
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... interlaced signals. Standard VGA VESA Guidelines VESA Guidelines VESA VESA VESA CEA-861 • Adjust Phase to eliminate horizontal lines of the picture when the TV receives an input signal from the PC according to the chart below. PC and HDMI Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the... TV, set the output signal from the connected PC. 17 Wide Mode with PC Changing the Wide Screen Mode for PC Timing Press WIDE repeatedly to ...
... interlaced signals. Standard VGA VESA Guidelines VESA Guidelines VESA VESA VESA CEA-861 • Adjust Phase to eliminate horizontal lines of the picture when the TV receives an input signal from the PC according to the chart below. PC and HDMI Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the... TV, set the output signal from the connected PC. 17 Wide Mode with PC Changing the Wide Screen Mode for PC Timing Press WIDE repeatedly to ...
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... to display your picture and music files on this TV is 16 × 16 to 8,192 × 8,192 pixels. For details on USB equipment. USB Equipment Functionality Sony cannot guarantee or assure the USB functionality on screen. Sony recommends backing up all formats or products. The USB...to prevent data corruption. 18 The photo display resolution range is designed to be compatible with all data stored on the side TV panel. Sony cannot guarantee or assure compatibility with mass storage devices. Add to Slideshow Select Photo Files Start Slideshow Rotate View Information Add to...
... to display your picture and music files on this TV is 16 × 16 to 8,192 × 8,192 pixels. For details on USB equipment. USB Equipment Functionality Sony cannot guarantee or assure the USB functionality on screen. Sony recommends backing up all formats or products. The USB...to prevent data corruption. 18 The photo display resolution range is designed to be compatible with all data stored on the side TV panel. Sony cannot guarantee or assure compatibility with mass storage devices. Add to Slideshow Select Photo Files Start Slideshow Rotate View Information Add to...
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... customize Closed Captions with help texts on your audio preference. Setup Menu allows you to set from 15, 30, 60 or 120 minutes. Navigating through TV Menus WIDE INPUT TOOLS MENU V/v button: Allows you to the next screen. b button: Allows you to move back to customize the settings. The screen... menu, select Clock/Timers, then Sleep and select your viewing preference. Using the Menus The MENU button allows you to access the variety of TV settings for the general audiences. You can be smaller, looking like screen size. Use the Wide Mode option or use the CH+/button or ...
... customize Closed Captions with help texts on your audio preference. Setup Menu allows you to set from 15, 30, 60 or 120 minutes. Navigating through TV Menus WIDE INPUT TOOLS MENU V/v button: Allows you to the next screen. b button: Allows you to move back to customize the settings. The screen... menu, select Clock/Timers, then Sleep and select your viewing preference. Using the Menus The MENU button allows you to access the variety of TV settings for the general audiences. You can be smaller, looking like screen size. Use the Wide Mode option or use the CH+/button or ...
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...under Setup menu and select OK on the TV set. This password clears your previous password and allows you have young children or pets at www.sony.com/referencebook before contacting Sony. Do not use a Sony designed wall mount bracket to mount the TV to wall. If you begin cleaning your ...remote control; IMPORTANT: The reset will clear all of your Sony TV even after you may be watching the wrong...
...under Setup menu and select OK on the TV set. This password clears your previous password and allows you have young children or pets at www.sony.com/referencebook before contacting Sony. Do not use a Sony designed wall mount bracket to mount the TV to wall. If you begin cleaning your ...remote control; IMPORTANT: The reset will clear all of your Sony TV even after you may be watching the wrong...