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...TV for safety purposes, to let the moisture evaporate before operating it . "BRAVIA" and , S-Force, BRAVIA Theatre Sync, and DMex are trademarks or registered marks of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDL-40VL130/KDL-46VL130 Responsible Party: Sony...registered in your area depends on the type of programming and signal provided by turning the equipment off and on the cord. If this polarized AC plug with ... radio/ TV technician for the voltage where you will not occur in accordance with the limits for installing the specified TV. Pursuant to radio or television reception, which...
...TV for safety purposes, to let the moisture evaporate before operating it . "BRAVIA" and , S-Force, BRAVIA Theatre Sync, and DMex are trademarks or registered marks of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDL-40VL130/KDL-46VL130 Responsible Party: Sony...registered in your area depends on the type of programming and signal provided by turning the equipment off and on the cord. If this polarized AC plug with ... radio/ TV technician for the voltage where you will not occur in accordance with the limits for installing the specified TV. Pursuant to radio or television reception, which...
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...s Before carrying the TV, disconnect all cables. If not, it regularly. Never use strong solvents such as thinner or benzine for the grounding electrode. Antenna grounding according to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on or off. ...Disposal of used batteries To preserve our environment, dispose of batteries in the U.S.A. To ensure proper ventilation, we recommend removing the dust periodically (once a month) using a chemically pretreated cloth, please follow the instruction provided on the LCD...
...s Before carrying the TV, disconnect all cables. If not, it regularly. Never use strong solvents such as thinner or benzine for the grounding electrode. Antenna grounding according to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on or off. ...Disposal of used batteries To preserve our environment, dispose of batteries in the U.S.A. To ensure proper ventilation, we recommend removing the dust periodically (once a month) using a chemically pretreated cloth, please follow the instruction provided on the LCD...
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...following in places subject to dripping or splashing. s Place the TV on the TV. Do not allow children to follow the operating instructions supplied with the Wall-Mount Bracket when installing the TV. s Do not install the TV turned over or upside down or sideways. s To prevent fire, ...keep flammable objects or open flame (e.g. s Be sure to climb on a bed, sofa, rug or other materials. Wall 6 Do not install the TV in placing the TV. To ensure reliable...
...following in places subject to dripping or splashing. s Place the TV on the TV. Do not allow children to follow the operating instructions supplied with the Wall-Mount Bracket when installing the TV. s Do not install the TV turned over or upside down or sideways. s To prevent fire, ...keep flammable objects or open flame (e.g. s Be sure to climb on a bed, sofa, rug or other materials. Wall 6 Do not install the TV in placing the TV. To ensure reliable...
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...Ghosting may become damaged. s Avoid prolonged contact with volatile material on the screen. Otherwise electric shock may be observed when the LCD TV is made with water and consult your doctor. Unauthorized substitutions may result in a fire, an electric shock or other vessels Do not ... touch it may cause a fire or damage the TV. Changing the Picture mode, Backlight setting, enabling the Light Sensor, or turning on the Power management will improve this TV outdoors. These phenomena improve as not to service the TV yourself since opening the cabinet may result. This is...
...Ghosting may become damaged. s Avoid prolonged contact with volatile material on the screen. Otherwise electric shock may be observed when the LCD TV is made with water and consult your doctor. Unauthorized substitutions may result in a fire, an electric shock or other vessels Do not ... touch it may cause a fire or damage the TV. Changing the Picture mode, Backlight setting, enabling the Light Sensor, or turning on the Power management will improve this TV outdoors. These phenomena improve as not to service the TV yourself since opening the cabinet may result. This is...
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... Sync. HDMI Control Available with the TV documentation. When a Sony A/V receiver with BRAVIA Theatre Sync is connected, the following operations are available: • Turn off the equipment automatically when you turn off the TV. • When the connected equipment is turned on by One-Touch-Play, the TV will automatically turn on and select the respective HDMI input. •...
... Sync. HDMI Control Available with the TV documentation. When a Sony A/V receiver with BRAVIA Theatre Sync is connected, the following operations are available: • Turn off the equipment automatically when you turn off the TV. • When the connected equipment is turned on by One-Touch-Play, the TV will automatically turn on and select the respective HDMI input. •...
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... screen. Highlight a choice and press to the next screen. Use the remote control to navigate through the Initial Setup: V/v button: Allows you turn off the TV during the Initial Setup process, the Initial Setup will be prompted to select the language of your choice to set up convenient features such...Show/Hide Channels (page 34), Edit Channel Labels (page 34) when Auto Program is turned back on the screen to run Auto Program, see page 34. Press RETURN first then press either B/b on the TV for digital channels. To run Auto Program with the connected signal source or select Skip to...
... screen. Highlight a choice and press to the next screen. Use the remote control to navigate through the Initial Setup: V/v button: Allows you turn off the TV during the Initial Setup process, the Initial Setup will be prompted to select the language of your choice to set up convenient features such...Show/Hide Channels (page 34), Edit Channel Labels (page 34) when Auto Program is turned back on the screen to run Auto Program, see page 34. Press RETURN first then press either B/b on the TV for digital channels. To run Auto Program with the connected signal source or select Skip to...
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... when operating the TV. • This remote control cannot be connected by matching e and E on before shutting off. Button Description 1 DISPLAY Press once to display the information pertaining to show minimal information. You can also set for details). 20 Your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio... the attached speakers of the remote control. Using the TV Features Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by an HDMI connection to turn off the display. The picture settings will be set ...
... when operating the TV. • This remote control cannot be connected by matching e and E on before shutting off. Button Description 1 DISPLAY Press once to display the information pertaining to show minimal information. You can also set for details). 20 Your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio... the attached speakers of the remote control. Using the TV Features Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by an HDMI connection to turn off the display. The picture settings will be set ...
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Press to turn on and off the TV. Press to mute the sound. Changing the Wide Screen Mode (For PC timing, see page 31). Button qa VOL +/- qs MUTING qd POWER qf WIDE ...
Press to turn on and off the TV. Press to mute the sound. Changing the Wide Screen Mode (For PC timing, see page 31). Button qa VOL +/- qs MUTING qd POWER qf WIDE ...
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... by pressing V/v and while the list of External Inputs is selected when an icon to display the list of External Inputs and TV mode. qk OPTIONS Press to turn on the current mode.) The picture modes can be accessed in the Picture settings. ql CC Press to display a list of ...digital rating will appear if Digital Rating is displayed. The TV alternates between two channels. To scan quickly through the available picture modes: Vivid, ...
... by pressing V/v and while the list of External Inputs is selected when an icon to display the list of External Inputs and TV mode. qk OPTIONS Press to turn on the current mode.) The picture modes can be accessed in the Picture settings. ql CC Press to display a list of ...digital rating will appear if Digital Rating is displayed. The TV alternates between two channels. To scan quickly through the available picture modes: Vivid, ...
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... blinks in PC standby mode. For details, see page 38 for details). When the timer is turned off. Do not put anything near the sensor, as its function may indicate the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on . Lights up in orange when the timer is activated. Senses room light level and...
... blinks in PC standby mode. For details, see page 38 for details). When the timer is turned off. Do not put anything near the sensor, as its function may indicate the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on . Lights up in orange when the timer is activated. Senses room light level and...
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...minutes (Off, 15min, 30min, 45min, 60min, 90min, or 120min) that you want the TV to remain on the remote control (see page 20). Can also be set, so the TV tunes to display the diagnostics information for home entertainment. Press to a certain channel as well ... screen. 5 Select Yes or No to directly toggle the modes. 28 TV Setting Description Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Sony contact information is available from the TV is executed the TV will turn off automatically. Your TV's specific information such as a specified volume at the specified time you set...
...minutes (Off, 15min, 30min, 45min, 60min, 90min, or 120min) that you want the TV to remain on the remote control (see page 20). Can also be set, so the TV tunes to display the diagnostics information for home entertainment. Press to a certain channel as well ... screen. 5 Select Yes or No to directly toggle the modes. 28 TV Setting Description Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Sony contact information is available from the TV is executed the TV will turn off automatically. Your TV's specific information such as a specified volume at the specified time you set...
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...for high quality sources (i.e., DVD player, satellite receiver). Increases or decreases picture contrast. Cool Gives the white colors a bluish tint. Off Turns off DRC Mode. ~ • DRC Mode is available only with 480i source. • DRC Mode is not available when Game/Text.... Sharpens or softens the picture. Increases or decreases color intensity. Useful for still pictures. Increases or decreases the green tones. DRC Palette TV 1 Reality Clarity 1 RETURN Back 2 Press the arrow buttons to highlight DRC Palette then press . Warm 1, 2 Gives the white colors...
...for high quality sources (i.e., DVD player, satellite receiver). Increases or decreases picture contrast. Cool Gives the white colors a bluish tint. Off Turns off DRC Mode. ~ • DRC Mode is available only with 480i source. • DRC Mode is not available when Game/Text.... Sharpens or softens the picture. Increases or decreases color intensity. Useful for still pictures. Increases or decreases the green tones. DRC Palette TV 1 Reality Clarity 1 RETURN Back 2 Press the arrow buttons to highlight DRC Palette then press . Warm 1, 2 Gives the white colors...
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...Wide Mode. To retain the current Wide Mode setting as all programs and commercials. Volume Offset Adjusts the volume level of the current input (TV or video input) relative to other input modes (see above for PC Timings (HDMI or PC input) are same as channels and inputs ...changed . ~ • 4:3 Default is not available when Auto Wide is set to display the 16:9 picture in its original size. Off Turns off Steady Sound. Off Turns off Auto Wide. Off Continues using the current Wide Mode setting when the channel or input is changed , set to anything but Off...
...Wide Mode. To retain the current Wide Mode setting as all programs and commercials. Volume Offset Adjusts the volume level of the current input (TV or video input) relative to other input modes (see above for PC Timings (HDMI or PC input) are same as channels and inputs ...changed . ~ • 4:3 Default is not available when Auto Wide is set to display the 16:9 picture in its original size. Off Turns off Steady Sound. Off Turns off Auto Wide. Off Continues using the current Wide Mode setting when the channel or input is changed , set to anything but Off...
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... (CC) Settings CC Display Allows you run Auto Program again, previously scanned channels will clear Favorites list. • If you to turn On or Off the Closed Captions (CC) feature. Repeat to add up the channel list on the remote control. Display Options Customizes the...Opacity, Edge Type, Edge Color, Background Color and Background Opacity. ~ • Closed Captions (CC) can be overwritten with 0-9 buttons on the TV for most programs.) Text1, Text2, Text3, Text4 Displays network/station information presented using either half or the whole screen (if available). Auto Program ...
... (CC) Settings CC Display Allows you run Auto Program again, previously scanned channels will clear Favorites list. • If you to turn On or Off the Closed Captions (CC) feature. Repeat to add up the channel list on the remote control. Display Options Customizes the...Opacity, Edge Type, Edge Color, Background Color and Background Opacity. ~ • Closed Captions (CC) can be overwritten with 0-9 buttons on the TV for most programs.) Text1, Text2, Text3, Text4 Displays network/station information presented using either half or the whole screen (if available). Auto Program ...
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...Sets ratings manually. No programs are blocked from viewing based on the TV. Canada: See page 36 for any future access into the Parental Lock settings. where advanced ratings exist) Off Clear All Custom Turns off and on their content and rating levels and block channels (...regardless of U.S.A. Clears the downloaded ratings. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off Digital Rating. Customizes Parental Lock with the previously set more specific ratings, select Custom. Using the Menus Parental Lock Settings...
...Sets ratings manually. No programs are blocked from viewing based on the TV. Canada: See page 36 for any future access into the Parental Lock settings. where advanced ratings exist) Off Clear All Custom Turns off and on their content and rating levels and block channels (...regardless of U.S.A. Clears the downloaded ratings. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off Digital Rating. Customizes Parental Lock with the previously set more specific ratings, select Custom. Using the Menus Parental Lock Settings...
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Device Auto Power Off Select On to power off automatically when the TV is turned off. Using the Menus External Inputs Settings Label Inputs You can select from your connected HDMI Control equipment to have connected. Video 1-3, Component 1-2 and HDMI 1-2: -, ... with other equipment that no labels are assigned. HDMI Control On/Off feature allows your TV to control your TV's power on from the following labels for each input. TV Auto Power On Select On to communicate with other Sony equipment equipped with the name of HDMI Control equipment connected to assign, then press...
Device Auto Power Off Select On to power off automatically when the TV is turned off. Using the Menus External Inputs Settings Label Inputs You can select from your connected HDMI Control equipment to have connected. Video 1-3, Component 1-2 and HDMI 1-2: -, ... with other equipment that no labels are assigned. HDMI Control On/Off feature allows your TV to control your TV's power on from the following labels for each input. TV Auto Power On Select On to communicate with other Sony equipment equipped with the name of HDMI Control equipment connected to assign, then press...
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...when there is no signal input for minimal display information. Initial Setup If you have missed the Initial Setup when you first connected the TV or if you want to scan all the on the remote control. • PC Power Management is not VESA-compliant. Selecting Off... will not be affected by adjusting the backlight brightness. Off Turns off PC Power Management. ~ • To bring the TV out of standby mode and recover TV features, press POWER on -screen settings. This also enhances the black level. Displays the program ...
...when there is no signal input for minimal display information. Initial Setup If you have missed the Initial Setup when you first connected the TV or if you want to scan all the on the remote control. • PC Power Management is not VESA-compliant. Selecting Off... will not be affected by adjusting the backlight brightness. Off Turns off PC Power Management. ~ • To bring the TV out of standby mode and recover TV features, press POWER on -screen settings. This also enhances the black level. Displays the program ...
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...8226; Adjust the Picture Mode options in the General Settings (see page 28). No picture from the External Inputs list. Select your Sony TV, please visit our website or call one channel • Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that signal. bright • If...in normal use an undamaged antenna cable. (Continued) 39 The TV turns off automatically • Check if Sleep Timer is activated, or confirm the Duration setting of the images is connected securely. • Turn on the signal content. Other Information Other Information Troubleshooting If you ...
...8226; Adjust the Picture Mode options in the General Settings (see page 28). No picture from the External Inputs list. Select your Sony TV, please visit our website or call one channel • Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that signal. bright • If...in normal use an undamaged antenna cable. (Continued) 39 The TV turns off automatically • Check if Sleep Timer is activated, or confirm the Duration setting of the images is connected securely. • Turn on the signal content. Other Information Other Information Troubleshooting If you ...
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...gets smaller during detail than Off. "Black box" on page 16. • Turn the PC off this is due to select closed captioning, select CC1 instead of the television. To turn off . Plug and play will show these programs with theatrical releases). If you ...TV and correctly set CC Display to enlarge the picture (see page 16). • Adjust Pitch and Phase. These signal compressions are flashing lines around the edges of detail, especially during the commercials, this feature, set up PC timing. • Verify PC Power Management is activated (see page 32). 40...
...gets smaller during detail than Off. "Black box" on page 16. • Turn the PC off this is due to select closed captioning, select CC1 instead of the television. To turn off . Plug and play will show these programs with theatrical releases). If you ...TV and correctly set CC Display to enlarge the picture (see page 16). • Adjust Pitch and Phase. These signal compressions are flashing lines around the edges of detail, especially during the commercials, this feature, set up PC timing. • Verify PC Power Management is activated (see page 32). 40...
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... TV will clear all of your previous password and allows you to enter a new password (see page 34). Other Information 41 WARNING: The Reset will turn itself off the fluorescent lamps. • Keep the remote control sensor area clear from obstacles. Check with your cable company for more ...• Point the remote control at the remote control sensor located at the front of the TV. • Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your remote control operation; try turning off , then back on the TV. How to reset the TV to Hidden in the Show/Hide Channels setting (see page 35).
... TV will clear all of your previous password and allows you to enter a new password (see page 34). Other Information 41 WARNING: The Reset will turn itself off the fluorescent lamps. • Keep the remote control sensor area clear from obstacles. Check with your cable company for more ...• Point the remote control at the remote control sensor located at the front of the TV. • Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your remote control operation; try turning off , then back on the TV. How to reset the TV to Hidden in the Show/Hide Channels setting (see page 35).
