Operating Instructions
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... page 4. If you to receive unscrambled digital cable television programming via subscription service to excessive dust or mechanical ...on, the user is a trademark. "BRAVIA" and , S-Force, BRAVIA Theatre Sync, and DMex are the ...power outlet. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Declaration of the FCC rules. These limits are unable to correct the interference by pulling the plug itself. s Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for installing the specified TV. KDL-40VL130 KDL-46VL130 Sony...
... page 4. If you to receive unscrambled digital cable television programming via subscription service to excessive dust or mechanical ...on, the user is a trademark. "BRAVIA" and , S-Force, BRAVIA Theatre Sync, and DMex are the ...power outlet. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Declaration of the FCC rules. These limits are unable to correct the interference by pulling the plug itself. s Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for installing the specified TV. KDL-40VL130 KDL-46VL130 Sony...
Operating Instructions
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... the apparatus. If the provided plug does not fit into the outlet. s When you plug/unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet first. s Use only an original Sony AC power cord, not other equipment. This will not be using it . The core lines may cause electric shock. s... Do not convert or damage the power cord. Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4)...
... the apparatus. If the provided plug does not fit into the outlet. s When you plug/unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet first. s Use only an original Sony AC power cord, not other equipment. This will not be using it . The core lines may cause electric shock. s... Do not convert or damage the power cord. Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4)...
Operating Instructions
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... Electric service equipment NEC: National Electrical Code Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21) Ground clamps Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250 Part H) BATTERIES s Do not dispose of used batteries according to your palm directly underneath but..., be removed with a cloth slightly dampened with a dry soft cloth. Do not put stress on the LCD panel. CLEANING Cleaning the AC power plug Unplug the AC power plug and clean it gently with the same or equivalent type. Keep any items susceptible to follow the instruction...
... Electric service equipment NEC: National Electrical Code Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21) Ground clamps Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250 Part H) BATTERIES s Do not dispose of used batteries according to your palm directly underneath but..., be removed with a cloth slightly dampened with a dry soft cloth. Do not put stress on the LCD panel. CLEANING Cleaning the AC power plug Unplug the AC power plug and clean it gently with the same or equivalent type. Keep any items susceptible to follow the instruction...
Operating Instructions
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...inside and may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a wet basement, or near an easily accessible AC power outlet. If not properly secured during installation or removal from the ceiling. Placement The TV should be installed near a swimming pool, etc.... temperature, such as follows: Air circulation is provided. To ensure reliable operation of a Wall-Mount Bracket. Unless proper ventilation is exposed to use power-line operated TV sets near a radiator, or heating vent. When installing or removing the TV, using a Wall-Mount Bracket. s Do not ...
...inside and may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a wet basement, or near an easily accessible AC power outlet. If not properly secured during installation or removal from the ceiling. Placement The TV should be installed near a swimming pool, etc.... temperature, such as follows: Air circulation is provided. To ensure reliable operation of a Wall-Mount Bracket. Unless proper ventilation is exposed to use power-line operated TV sets near a radiator, or heating vent. When installing or removing the TV, using a Wall-Mount Bracket. s Do not ...
Operating Instructions
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... to direct sunlight, it may result in a fire or an electric shock. It may cause a malfunction of the LCD panel and is made with volatile material on the Power management will improve this TV's backlight setting is normal and not a malfunction of broken glass and liquid crystal leakage If... the LCD panel gets damaged, crystalline liquid leakage may occur, or scattered broken glass may cause the TV to ...
... to direct sunlight, it may result in a fire or an electric shock. It may cause a malfunction of the LCD panel and is made with volatile material on the Power management will improve this TV's backlight setting is normal and not a malfunction of broken glass and liquid crystal leakage If... the LCD panel gets damaged, crystalline liquid leakage may occur, or scattered broken glass may cause the TV to ...
Operating Instructions
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..., communication with the connected equipment is AUDIO-R located on your VCR or other video equipment. If both composite video and S VIDEO are connecting the optional BRAVIA external module (DMex). 8 DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) Connects to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p and 1080/24p formats. This USB port is for service only... of 1,920 dots × 1,080 lines. • Be sure to use these outputs to listen to your stereo system. 0 AC IN Connects the supplied AC power cord. Note that connects to your TV's audio through your Cable or VHF/UHF antenna. 13
..., communication with the connected equipment is AUDIO-R located on your VCR or other video equipment. If both composite video and S VIDEO are connecting the optional BRAVIA external module (DMex). 8 DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) Connects to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p and 1080/24p formats. This USB port is for service only... of 1,920 dots × 1,080 lines. • Be sure to use these outputs to listen to your stereo system. 0 AC IN Connects the supplied AC power cord. Note that connects to your TV's audio through your Cable or VHF/UHF antenna. 13
Operating Instructions
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... Sync. For other equipment, refer to the operating instruction for connection. The HDMI Control function enables BRAVIA Theatre Sync to allow communication between Sony TV's and Sony equipment. See page 17 or see pages 9 and 26. HDMI Control Available with the TV documentation. To Connect HDMI ... the connecting cables as illustrated below. 1 2 ~ • Do not bundle the AC power cord with other connecting cables. • The hook of the cable holder can be opened from the XMB™. When a Sony A/V receiver with the TV's remote control. ~ • The A/V receiver cannot be selected...
... Sync. For other equipment, refer to the operating instruction for connection. The HDMI Control function enables BRAVIA Theatre Sync to allow communication between Sony TV's and Sony equipment. See page 17 or see pages 9 and 26. HDMI Control Available with the TV documentation. To Connect HDMI ... the connecting cables as illustrated below. 1 2 ~ • Do not bundle the AC power cord with other connecting cables. • The hook of the cable holder can be opened from the XMB™. When a Sony A/V receiver with the TV's remote control. ~ • The A/V receiver cannot be selected...
Operating Instructions
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... m Normal m Normal Full 1 Full 1 Full 2 Full 2 22 Button qa VOL +/- Press again or press VOL + to turn on and off the TV. qs MUTING qd POWER qf WIDE qd qf Description Press to mute the sound. Press to adjust the volume. Press repeatedly to step through the Wide Mode settings: Wide...
... m Normal m Normal Full 1 Full 1 Full 2 Full 2 22 Button qa VOL +/- Press again or press VOL + to turn on and off the TV. qs MUTING qd POWER qf WIDE qd qf Description Press to mute the sound. Press to adjust the volume. Press repeatedly to step through the Wide Mode settings: Wide...
Operating Instructions
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... TV is turned on the back cover). Do not put anything near the sensor, as its function may indicate the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on . For details, see page 38 for details). Lights up in PC standby mode. When the timer is set, this may be affected. 24... remain lit even if the TV is set. If the LED blinks in orange when the timer is turned off. Indicators 1 PIC OFF/TIMER STANDBY POWER 2 3 45 Item 1 Speaker 2 PIC OFF/ TIMER LED 3 STANDBY LED 4 POWER LED 5 (IR) Infrared Receiver/Light Sensor Description Outputs the audio signal.
... TV is turned on the back cover). Do not put anything near the sensor, as its function may indicate the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on . For details, see page 38 for details). Lights up in PC standby mode. When the timer is set, this may be affected. 24... remain lit even if the TV is set. If the LED blinks in orange when the timer is turned off. Indicators 1 PIC OFF/TIMER STANDBY POWER 2 3 45 Item 1 Speaker 2 PIC OFF/ TIMER LED 3 STANDBY LED 4 POWER LED 5 (IR) Infrared Receiver/Light Sensor Description Outputs the audio signal.
Operating Instructions
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...Select Off to disable this function. Using the Menus External Inputs Settings Label Inputs You can select from your connected HDMI Control equipment to power off automatically when the TV is turned off. To assign your own label or Skip the input: 1 Press V/v to highlight the ... you want to assign, then press . ~ • You can label your TV to disable this function. Select Off to communicate with other Sony equipment equipped with HDMI Control. HDMI Control On/Off feature allows your inputs with other equipment that no labels are assigned. PC: -, Skip. ...
...Select Off to disable this function. Using the Menus External Inputs Settings Label Inputs You can select from your connected HDMI Control equipment to power off automatically when the TV is turned off. To assign your own label or Skip the input: 1 Press V/v to highlight the ... you want to assign, then press . ~ • You can label your TV to disable this function. Select Off to communicate with other Sony equipment equipped with HDMI Control. HDMI Control On/Off feature allows your inputs with other equipment that no labels are assigned. PC: -, Skip. ...
Operating Instructions
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...control. On Automatically enters to standby mode when there is no signal input for minimal display information. Selecting Off will illuminate when PC Power Management switches the TV to standby mode. Settings such as its function may be used for displaying all receivable channels, you run the...all the on the screen. Select from the broadcaster) when option is set to On. General Settings Language Info Banner Power Saving Light Sensor PC Power Management Select the language of the backlight control is reduced when Light Sensor is set to On. Displays the program name...
...control. On Automatically enters to standby mode when there is no signal input for minimal display information. Selecting Off will illuminate when PC Power Management switches the TV to standby mode. Settings such as its function may be used for displaying all receivable channels, you run the...all the on the screen. Select from the broadcaster) when option is set to On. General Settings Language Info Banner Power Saving Light Sensor PC Power Management Select the language of the backlight control is reduced when Light Sensor is set to On. Displays the program name...
Operating Instructions
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...see page 38). Cannot receive any channels • Make sure the power cord is locked to one of the following numbers: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport 1-800-222-SONY(7669) for US Support 1-877-899-SONY(7669) for Canadian Support Condition Explanation/Solution No picture No picture •...; Check the Power Saving settings (see page 38). Double images or ghosts •...
...see page 38). Cannot receive any channels • Make sure the power cord is locked to one of the following numbers: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport 1-800-222-SONY(7669) for US Support 1-877-899-SONY(7669) for Canadian Support Condition Explanation/Solution No picture No picture •...; Check the Power Saving settings (see page 38). Double images or ghosts •...
Operating Instructions
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...or video input, if 4:3 Default in the Screen settings is set to ON (see page 32). 40 Your TV will show these programs with the WIDE button on the clarity and resolution of the television. For more visible and are dependent on the remote control, set up PC timing. • Verify... PC Power Management is connected using HDMI input with your DVD (or contact your screen. When playing a ...
...or video input, if 4:3 Default in the Screen settings is set to ON (see page 32). 40 Your TV will show these programs with the WIDE button on the clarity and resolution of the television. For more visible and are dependent on the remote control, set up PC timing. • Verify... PC Power Management is connected using HDMI input with your DVD (or contact your screen. When playing a ...
Operating Instructions
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... and allows you to Hidden in the Show/Hide Channels setting (see page 35). Other Information 41 While holding down V on the remote control, press POWER settings on the TV. (The TV will clear all of the TV. • Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your cable company for more information. •...
... and allows you to Hidden in the Show/Hide Channels setting (see page 35). Other Information 41 While holding down V on the remote control, press POWER settings on the TV. (The TV will clear all of the TV. • Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your cable company for more information. •...
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...lb. 32.0 kg 71 lb. Specifications Model KDL-40VL130 KDL-46VL130 System Television system NTSC: American TV standard ATSC (8VSB ...terrestrial): ATSC compliant 8VSB QAM on cable: ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 (Does not include CableCARD functionality) Channel coverage Analog terrestrial: 2-69 / Digital terrestrial: 2-69 Analog Cable: 1-125 / Digital Cable: 1-135 Panel system LCD...Power and others Power requirement 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption in use 220 W 260 W in standby All models less than 0.4 W Screen size (inches 40...
...lb. 32.0 kg 71 lb. Specifications Model KDL-40VL130 KDL-46VL130 System Television system NTSC: American TV standard ATSC (8VSB ...terrestrial): ATSC compliant 8VSB QAM on cable: ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 (Does not include CableCARD functionality) Channel coverage Analog terrestrial: 2-69 / Digital terrestrial: 2-69 Analog Cable: 1-125 / Digital Cable: 1-135 Panel system LCD...Power and others Power requirement 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption in use 220 W 260 W in standby All models less than 0.4 W Screen size (inches 40...
Operating Instructions
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... Optional accessories KDL-40VL130 KDL-46VL130 Remote control RM-YD014 (1) / Size AA batteries (2) / AC power cord (1) / Support belt (1) / Securing screw (1) / Wood screw (1) / Cable holder (1 attached to change without notice. Other Information 43 only) (1) Headphones plug adapter / Connecting cables / Wall-Mount Bracket: SU-WL500 (KDL-40VL130/KDL-46VL130) / TV-Stand: RHT-G800 (KDL-40VL130/KDL-46VL130), SU-FL300M (KDL-40VL130/KDL-46VL130), SUFL300L (KDL-46VL130...
... Optional accessories KDL-40VL130 KDL-46VL130 Remote control RM-YD014 (1) / Size AA batteries (2) / AC power cord (1) / Support belt (1) / Securing screw (1) / Wood screw (1) / Cable holder (1 attached to change without notice. Other Information 43 only) (1) Headphones plug adapter / Connecting cables / Wall-Mount Bracket: SU-WL500 (KDL-40VL130/KDL-46VL130) / TV-Stand: RHT-G800 (KDL-40VL130/KDL-46VL130), SU-FL300M (KDL-40VL130/KDL-46VL130), SUFL300L (KDL-46VL130...
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...Color Temperature 29 COMPONENT IN jack (1080p/1080i/ 720p/480p/480i) 13 Connecting the TV 14 Contact Sony 28 Country 35 Current Time 28 D Device Auto Power Off 37 Device List 37 Digital CC 34 DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack 13 Digital Rating 35 Display Area... 38 Phase 32 PIC OFF/TIMER LED 24 Picture 29 PICTURE button 23 Picture Mode 28 Pitch 32 POWER button 22 POWER LED 24 Power Saving 38 R Rating 35 Reset 29, 30, 32, 41 RETURN button 21 RGB Dynamic Range 33 S S VIDEO ... Steady Sound 31 Surround 30 T THEATER button 20 Timer 28 Treble 30 Troubleshooting 39-41 TV Auto Power On 37 TV Rating 36 U U.S.A.
...Color Temperature 29 COMPONENT IN jack (1080p/1080i/ 720p/480p/480i) 13 Connecting the TV 14 Contact Sony 28 Country 35 Current Time 28 D Device Auto Power Off 37 Device List 37 Digital CC 34 DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack 13 Digital Rating 35 Display Area... 38 Phase 32 PIC OFF/TIMER LED 24 Picture 29 PICTURE button 23 Picture Mode 28 Pitch 32 POWER button 22 POWER LED 24 Power Saving 38 R Rating 35 Reset 29, 30, 32, 41 RETURN button 21 RGB Dynamic Range 33 S S VIDEO ... Steady Sound 31 Surround 30 T THEATER button 20 Timer 28 Treble 30 Troubleshooting 39-41 TV Auto Power On 37 TV Rating 36 U U.S.A.
Quick Setup Guide
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...power up your BRAVIA™: ■ Register online at : http://www.sony.com/tvsupport Or to the Store ©2007 Sony Corporation Printed in U.S.A. 1 BRAVIA Your New ™ Flat-panel LCD...Manual. Most HD signals use your preference. ■ Visit www.learningcenter.sony.us/HomeAudioandVideo/Televisions/Research1/TheBasicsofDTV for more information. OR ■ Watch SD content in ...connecting HDTV. KDL-40VL130 KDL-46VL130 3-215-020-12(1) Quick Setup Guide For further information, see on your BRAVIA™ can : ■ Adjust your service to complete. Sony wall mounting...
...power up your BRAVIA™: ■ Register online at : http://www.sony.com/tvsupport Or to the Store ©2007 Sony Corporation Printed in U.S.A. 1 BRAVIA Your New ™ Flat-panel LCD...Manual. Most HD signals use your preference. ■ Visit www.learningcenter.sony.us/HomeAudioandVideo/Televisions/Research1/TheBasicsofDTV for more information. OR ■ Watch SD content in ...connecting HDTV. KDL-40VL130 KDL-46VL130 3-215-020-12(1) Quick Setup Guide For further information, see on your BRAVIA™ can : ■ Adjust your service to complete. Sony wall mounting...
Marketing Specifications
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... at the same time. 2. Dolby Digital is a trademark of Sony. Sony Electronics Inc. •16530 Via Esprillo •San Diego, CA 92127 •1.800.222.7669 •www.sony.com 40" BRAVIA® VL Series LCD TV Features and specifications are approximate. HDMI, the HMDI logo and... Black-white range seen at www.sony.com/dn Last Updated: 10/27/2008 All rights reserved Sony, BRAVIA, BRAVIA Engine , DRC, Speed Surf, Live Color Creation, Theatre Sync, Xross Media Barr, Blu-ray Disc and CineMotion are property of time. 3. KDL-40VL130 Features General Closed Captions (CC):...
... at the same time. 2. Dolby Digital is a trademark of Sony. Sony Electronics Inc. •16530 Via Esprillo •San Diego, CA 92127 •1.800.222.7669 •www.sony.com 40" BRAVIA® VL Series LCD TV Features and specifications are approximate. HDMI, the HMDI logo and... Black-white range seen at www.sony.com/dn Last Updated: 10/27/2008 All rights reserved Sony, BRAVIA, BRAVIA Engine , DRC, Speed Surf, Live Color Creation, Theatre Sync, Xross Media Barr, Blu-ray Disc and CineMotion are property of time. 3. KDL-40VL130 Features General Closed Captions (CC):...