Limited Warranty (US Only)
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... S® LCD Television 18M LIMITED WARRANTY(US ONLY) SONY ELECTRONICS INC. ("SONY") warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for the time periods and as fuses or batteries). Term: For a period of eighteen (18) months from your authorized dealer, call: 1-800-488-SONY (7669) ... "AS IS" unless expressly provided for thirty (30) inch (measured diagonally) or larger screen size television products through a SONY-authorized service facility. LIMITATION ON DAMAGES: SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED...
... S® LCD Television 18M LIMITED WARRANTY(US ONLY) SONY ELECTRONICS INC. ("SONY") warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for the time periods and as fuses or batteries). Term: For a period of eighteen (18) months from your authorized dealer, call: 1-800-488-SONY (7669) ... "AS IS" unless expressly provided for thirty (30) inch (measured diagonally) or larger screen size television products through a SONY-authorized service facility. LIMITATION ON DAMAGES: SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED...
Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket (SU-WL500)
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.... TV installation dimensions table Screw and Hook locations diagram/table Model Name KDL-40VL130 KDL-46VL130 KDL-52WL130 Screw location e, g e, g d, g Hook location b b a 320 (12 5/8) Screen center point Model Name Display dimensions Screen center dimensions A B C KDL-40VL130 992 643 176 (39 1/8) (25 3/8) (7) KDL-46VL130 1135 734 (44 3/4) (29) 128 (5 1/8) KDL-52WL130 1278 (50 3/8) 832 (32 7/8) 73 (2 7/8) Figures in the table above...
.... TV installation dimensions table Screw and Hook locations diagram/table Model Name KDL-40VL130 KDL-46VL130 KDL-52WL130 Screw location e, g e, g d, g Hook location b b a 320 (12 5/8) Screen center point Model Name Display dimensions Screen center dimensions A B C KDL-40VL130 992 643 176 (39 1/8) (25 3/8) (7) KDL-46VL130 1135 734 (44 3/4) (29) 128 (5 1/8) KDL-52WL130 1278 (50 3/8) 832 (32 7/8) 73 (2 7/8) Figures in the table above...
Operating Instructions
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...the U.S. "BRAVIA" and , S-Force, BRAVIA Theatre Sync, and DMex are trademarks or registered marks of Apple Inc., registered in a room where the floor and walls are not of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the TV's enclosure that face the screen with the ...Note This television includes a QAM demodulator which the receiver is recommended to use it further. Manufactured under license from that may cause harmful interference to let the moisture evaporate before operating it . Refer to direct illumination or direct sunlight. KDL-40VL130 KDL-46VL130 Sony Wall-...
...the U.S. "BRAVIA" and , S-Force, BRAVIA Theatre Sync, and DMex are trademarks or registered marks of Apple Inc., registered in a room where the floor and walls are not of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the TV's enclosure that face the screen with the ...Note This television includes a QAM demodulator which the receiver is recommended to use it further. Manufactured under license from that may cause harmful interference to let the moisture evaporate before operating it . Refer to direct illumination or direct sunlight. KDL-40VL130 KDL-46VL130 Sony Wall-...
Operating Instructions
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...Menu on XMB 27 TV Setting Description 28 Product Support 28 Clock/Timers Settings 28 Picture Settings 28 Sound Settings 30 Screen Settings 31 Video Options Settings 32 Audio Options Settings 33 Channel Settings 33 CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings 34 ...Quick Setup Guide (separate volume) Provides a variety of BRAVIA™ The Four Steps to the 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 Contents Important...
...Menu on XMB 27 TV Setting Description 28 Product Support 28 Clock/Timers Settings 28 Picture Settings 28 Sound Settings 30 Screen Settings 31 Video Options Settings 32 Audio Options Settings 33 Channel Settings 33 CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings 34 ...Quick Setup Guide (separate volume) Provides a variety of BRAVIA™ The Four Steps to the 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 Contents Important...
Operating Instructions
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... of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in the vicinity of explosion if battery is installed, follow the instruction provided on the LCD panel. SOUND If a snapping or popping sound from the speaker. s When carrying the TV, do not squeeze the panel's speaker grill area. (Continued) ...it gently with a soft cloth. If the plug is operating, unplug the TV and consult your hand as illustrated and hold it firmly from the screen, wipe it can accumulate dust over time. s When you carry the TV, place your dealer or service technician. s Do not short circuit,...
... of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in the vicinity of explosion if battery is installed, follow the instruction provided on the LCD panel. SOUND If a snapping or popping sound from the speaker. s When carrying the TV, do not squeeze the panel's speaker grill area. (Continued) ...it gently with a soft cloth. If the plug is operating, unplug the TV and consult your hand as illustrated and hold it firmly from the screen, wipe it can accumulate dust over time. s When you carry the TV, place your dealer or service technician. s Do not short circuit,...
Operating Instructions
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...determine that the TV is not a malfunction. Do not expose the TV to a wall or stand. Vehicle, ships and other hazards. LCD SCREEN s Although the LCD screen is set to maximize the brightness of the vehicle may be damaged. It should disappear after a few moments. Should either contact your ... Therefore, closing the windows or using headphones, adjust the volume so as the temperature rises. s Do not expose the LCD screen surface to dispose of the TV. Broken pieces Do not throw anything at night. Unauthorized substitutions may become damaged. s The...
...determine that the TV is not a malfunction. Do not expose the TV to a wall or stand. Vehicle, ships and other hazards. LCD SCREEN s Although the LCD screen is set to maximize the brightness of the vehicle may be damaged. It should disappear after a few moments. Should either contact your ... Therefore, closing the windows or using headphones, adjust the volume so as the temperature rises. s Do not expose the LCD screen surface to dispose of the TV. Broken pieces Do not throw anything at night. Unauthorized substitutions may become damaged. s The...
Operating Instructions
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...; Thank you need access to HD programming. The 16:9 fills your new BRAVIA TV, you for information on your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA™ high-definition television. To experience the full detail of your BRAVIA screen and maintains a crisp, clear, vivid picture. 4:3 (standard-definition) source Most standard-definition signals use the...
...; Thank you need access to HD programming. The 16:9 fills your new BRAVIA TV, you for information on your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA™ high-definition television. To experience the full detail of your BRAVIA screen and maintains a crisp, clear, vivid picture. 4:3 (standard-definition) source Most standard-definition signals use the...
Operating Instructions
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...available channels are displayed on the TV screen. Press the HOME button on your remote control to select programming and adjust settings on your BRAVIA TV. TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on ...Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen Video Options Category Object Bar Media Category Bar TV From the horizontal Media Category Bar you can control: • Settings: timer, picture, sound, screen and other options (see page 28 for the 40 and 46 inch BRAVIA KDL-V Series models with screen size measured diagonally....
...available channels are displayed on the TV screen. Press the HOME button on your remote control to select programming and adjust settings on your BRAVIA TV. TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on ...Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen Video Options Category Object Bar Media Category Bar TV From the horizontal Media Category Bar you can control: • Settings: timer, picture, sound, screen and other options (see page 28 for the 40 and 46 inch BRAVIA KDL-V Series models with screen size measured diagonally....
Operating Instructions
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If this is noisy, flickering or not clear, adjust Phase and Pitch of Screen settings on page 16 for the signals that can be displayed. ~ • For some Apple Macintosh computers, it may be connected to use an adapter (...
If this is noisy, flickering or not clear, adjust Phase and Pitch of Screen settings on page 16 for the signals that can be displayed. ~ • For some Apple Macintosh computers, it may be connected to use an adapter (...
Operating Instructions
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...first then press either B/b on the TV for available channels. You will be prompted to select the language of your choice to the next screen. b button: Allows you to select the highlighted option and advance HOME to be canceled while the channels are receiving channels from a cable ... Program at a Later Time Select the Initial Setup feature from the beginning when the TV is completed. 19 To run Initial Setup to the previous screen. button: Allows you to move back to create a list of 5 Please select a language. B button: Allows you have connected an antenna or ...
...first then press either B/b on the TV for available channels. You will be prompted to select the language of your choice to the next screen. b button: Allows you to select the highlighted option and advance HOME to be canceled while the channels are receiving channels from a cable ... Program at a Later Time Select the Initial Setup feature from the beginning when the TV is completed. 19 To run Initial Setup to the previous screen. button: Allows you to move back to create a list of 5 Please select a language. B button: Allows you have connected an antenna or ...
Operating Instructions
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... operating the TV. • This remote control cannot be programmed to use with other equipment. You can also set for details). 20 The OSD (On Screen Display) will time out in minutes (Off, 15min, 30min, 45min, 60min, 90min or 120min) that you want the TV to remain on the remote ... until Off appears. 3 THEATER Press to turn off the Theater Mode. Push and lift the cover to the channel and/or program when available. Your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system must be connected by matching e and E on and off the display. To cancel Sleep Timer, press SLEEP repeatedly until the TV...
... operating the TV. • This remote control cannot be programmed to use with other equipment. You can also set for details). 20 The OSD (On Screen Display) will time out in minutes (Off, 15min, 30min, 45min, 60min, 90min or 120min) that you want the TV to remain on the remote ... until Off appears. 3 THEATER Press to turn off the Theater Mode. Push and lift the cover to the channel and/or program when available. Your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system must be connected by matching e and E on and off the display. To cancel Sleep Timer, press SLEEP repeatedly until the TV...
Operating Instructions
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... • While the Freeze feature is active, pressing RETURN will be available in your Favorites list. Product Support Clock/Timers 8 DMex 9 0-9 ENT 0 Sound Screen Video Options TV Press to display the stored favorite channel list. Press 0-9 to enter 2.1, press 2 , , 1 and ENT. (Continued) 21 For example,... list, press 7 OPTIONS and highlight "Add to 30 channels in your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for Auto Program). 6 RETURN Press to go back to the previous screen or exit from the screen when displaying menu items and settings. ~ • While the P&P feature is active,...
... • While the Freeze feature is active, pressing RETURN will be available in your Favorites list. Product Support Clock/Timers 8 DMex 9 0-9 ENT 0 Sound Screen Video Options TV Press to display the stored favorite channel list. Press 0-9 to enter 2.1, press 2 , , 1 and ENT. (Continued) 21 For example,... list, press 7 OPTIONS and highlight "Add to 30 channels in your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for Auto Program). 6 RETURN Press to go back to the previous screen or exit from the screen when displaying menu items and settings. ~ • While the P&P feature is active,...
Operating Instructions
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... to step through the Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen settings (see below) 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source Standard-definition source High-definition source m Wide Zoom Normal Full Zoom m Wide... Zoom Normal Full Zoom qa Changing the Wide Screen Mode for PC Timing Incoming PC signal Incoming PC signal 800 × 600 1280 × 768 qs m Normal m Normal Full 1 Full 1...
... to step through the Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen settings (see below) 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source Standard-definition source High-definition source m Wide Zoom Normal Full Zoom m Wide... Zoom Normal Full Zoom qa Changing the Wide Screen Mode for PC Timing Incoming PC signal Incoming PC signal 800 × 600 1280 × 768 qs m Normal m Normal Full 1 Full 1...
Operating Instructions
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... 25 Exit P&P See page 25 Speakers See page 33 Add to Favorites/ Remove from Favorites See page 21 MTS Alternate Audio Digital Rating Screen See page 33 See page 33 See page 35 See page 31 wa ~ • Detailed information of convenient functions and menu shortcuts. ...w; To change or customize CC Display, see Picture settings on -screen cursor. The TV alternates between two channels. qg • See page 37 on input and qk content. qj V/v/B/b Press V/v/B/b to inform you...
... 25 Exit P&P See page 25 Speakers See page 33 Add to Favorites/ Remove from Favorites See page 21 MTS Alternate Audio Digital Rating Screen See page 33 See page 33 See page 35 See page 31 wa ~ • Detailed information of convenient functions and menu shortcuts. ...w; To change or customize CC Display, see Picture settings on -screen cursor. The TV alternates between two channels. qg • See page 37 on input and qk content. qj V/v/B/b Press V/v/B/b to inform you...
Operating Instructions
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... put anything near the sensor, as its function may indicate the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on . Lights up in red when your TV is turned off. Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see page 28. Indicators 1 PIC OFF/TIMER STANDBY POWER 2 3 45 Item 1 Speaker 2 PIC...
... put anything near the sensor, as its function may indicate the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on . Lights up in red when your TV is turned off. Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see page 28. Indicators 1 PIC OFF/TIMER STANDBY POWER 2 3 45 Item 1 Speaker 2 PIC...
Operating Instructions
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... XMB™ displays the Media Category icons (horizontally) and available features (vertically) within the highlighted icon. Inputs Assign a label using the number 0-9 or CH +/- Sound Screen Video Options The XMB™ is shown here with various options. TV Media Category Icons Settings Adjusting TV Settings Customize the TV settings with Settings...
... XMB™ displays the Media Category icons (horizontally) and available features (vertically) within the highlighted icon. Inputs Assign a label using the number 0-9 or CH +/- Sound Screen Video Options The XMB™ is shown here with various options. TV Media Category Icons Settings Adjusting TV Settings Customize the TV settings with Settings...
Operating Instructions
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... Bar. (The Category Object Bar shown below is for the Settings.) Product Support (page 28) Clock/Timers (page 28) Picture (page 28) Sound (page 30) Screen (page 31) Video Options (page 32) Audio Options (page 33) Channel (page 33) CC Closed Captions (CC) (page 34) Parental Lock (page 35) External Inputs...
... Bar. (The Category Object Bar shown below is for the Settings.) Product Support (page 28) Clock/Timers (page 28) Picture (page 28) Sound (page 30) Screen (page 31) Video Options (page 32) Audio Options (page 33) Channel (page 33) CC Closed Captions (CC) (page 34) Parental Lock (page 35) External Inputs...
Operating Instructions
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... Serial Number, Software Version and downloadable ratings if available from this is displayed here. TV Setting Description Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Sony contact information is available from the TV is executed the TV will light up the TIMER LED. The Timer feature will... button to set the following: Day of the Week, Time, Duration, Channel, and TV On Volume. 4 Press RETURN to display the confirmation screen. 5 Select Yes or No to save your settings and will turn off automatically. Can also be available until you made . Selecting Yes will not...
... Serial Number, Software Version and downloadable ratings if available from this is displayed here. TV Setting Description Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Sony contact information is available from the TV is executed the TV will light up the TIMER LED. The Timer feature will... button to set the following: Day of the Week, Time, Duration, Channel, and TV On Volume. 4 Press RETURN to display the confirmation screen. 5 Select Yes or No to save your settings and will turn off automatically. Can also be available until you made . Selecting Yes will not...
Operating Instructions
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... or 1080p sources in its original size. Normal Displays the recommended picture area. -1/-2 Enlarges the picture to fill the screen while maintaining the aspect ratio. On Automatically changes Wide Mode setting based upon content. Full Enlarges the 4:3 picture horizontally ...Normal Displays the 4:3 picture in its original aspect ratio when the original source is automatically replaced with minimum distortion. Choose a screen mode from the Wide Mode option. Zoom Enlarges the picture horizontally and vertically to display the 16:9 picture in its original size...
... or 1080p sources in its original size. Normal Displays the recommended picture area. -1/-2 Enlarges the picture to fill the screen while maintaining the aspect ratio. On Automatically changes Wide Mode setting based upon content. Full Enlarges the 4:3 picture horizontally ...Normal Displays the 4:3 picture in its original aspect ratio when the original source is automatically replaced with minimum distortion. Choose a screen mode from the Wide Mode option. Zoom Enlarges the picture horizontally and vertically to display the 16:9 picture in its original size...
Operating Instructions
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...the picture in its original aspect ratio. Custom If the tone of the picture from video game equipment and PCs. Press B/b to fill the screen. ~ • Wide Mode can also be accessed by pressing V/v. Adjust after Pitch to disable the detection. Full 2 Enlarges the picture to... adjust the Horizontal positioning. ~ • The Screen Position feature is useful if the TV is unnatural, select either ITU601 or ITU709, which normalizes the tone. 32 Select Off to fine tune...
...the picture in its original aspect ratio. Custom If the tone of the picture from video game equipment and PCs. Press B/b to fill the screen. ~ • Wide Mode can also be accessed by pressing V/v. Adjust after Pitch to disable the detection. Full 2 Enlarges the picture to... adjust the Horizontal positioning. ~ • The Screen Position feature is useful if the TV is unnatural, select either ITU601 or ITU709, which normalizes the tone. 32 Select Off to fine tune...