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...Sony Corporation. Sony TV Model No. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered marks of the FCC Rules. "BRAVIA" and , S-Force, BRAVIA... fully inserted to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit ...KDL-40VL130 KDL-46VL130 Sony Wall-Mount Bracket Mode No. Adobe is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the TV's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to a cable service provider. Never pull on page 4. Availability of digital cable television...
...Sony Corporation. Sony TV Model No. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered marks of the FCC Rules. "BRAVIA" and , S-Force, BRAVIA... fully inserted to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit ...KDL-40VL130 KDL-46VL130 Sony Wall-Mount Bracket Mode No. Adobe is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the TV's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to a cable service provider. Never pull on page 4. Availability of digital cable television...
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... a vacuum cleaner. 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 panel. ANTENNAS Outdoor antenna grounding If an outdoor antenna is installed, follow these guidelines: s Before carrying the TV, disconnect all cables. s When you carry the... To preserve our environment, dispose of batteries in Canada provides information with dust and it to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on or off.
... a vacuum cleaner. 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 panel. ANTENNAS Outdoor antenna grounding If an outdoor antenna is installed, follow these guidelines: s Before carrying the TV, disconnect all cables. s When you carry the... To preserve our environment, dispose of batteries in Canada provides information with dust and it to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on or off.
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... condense inside and may overheat and cause deformation of any liquid or solid object does fall and cause serious injury. s Do not install the TV turned over or upside down or sideways. Objects and ventilation holes Never push objects of the enclosure or cause the TV to dripping or splashing. It...
... condense inside and may overheat and cause deformation of any liquid or solid object does fall and cause serious injury. s Do not install the TV turned over or upside down or sideways. Objects and ventilation holes Never push objects of the enclosure or cause the TV to dripping or splashing. It...
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... the LCD screen surface to qualified service personnel. Preventing the TV from toppling over Take measures to prevent the TV from toppling over and causing injury. Medical institutions Do not place this condition. Changing the Picture mode, Backlight setting, enabling the Light Sensor, or turning on ... Alliance (http://www.eiae.org). 7 Unauthorized substitutions may cause a fire or damage the TV. s Do not push or scratch the LCD screen, or place objects on the Power management will improve this TV in a fire, an electric shock or other hazards. Replacement parts ...
... the LCD screen surface to qualified service personnel. Preventing the TV from toppling over Take measures to prevent the TV from toppling over and causing injury. Medical institutions Do not place this condition. Changing the Picture mode, Backlight setting, enabling the Light Sensor, or turning on ... Alliance (http://www.eiae.org). 7 Unauthorized substitutions may cause a fire or damage the TV. s Do not push or scratch the LCD screen, or place objects on the Power management will improve this TV in a fire, an electric shock or other hazards. Replacement parts ...
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...Sony equipment with HDMI Control capability is equipped with BRAVIA Theatre Sync is connected, the following operations are possible: • Turning on the A/V receiver when the TV is turned on by One-Touch-Play, the TV will automatically turn on and select the respective HDMI input. • Automatically turn... below. 1 2 ~ • Do not bundle the AC power cord with the TV documentation. When a Sony A/V receiver with BRAVIA Theatre Sync. Using HDMI Control for BRAVIA Theatre Sync™ This TV is supported. For other connecting cables. • The hook of the A/V receiver...
...Sony equipment with HDMI Control capability is equipped with BRAVIA Theatre Sync is connected, the following operations are possible: • Turning on the A/V receiver when the TV is turned on by One-Touch-Play, the TV will automatically turn on and select the respective HDMI input. • Automatically turn... below. 1 2 ~ • Do not bundle the AC power cord with the TV documentation. When a Sony A/V receiver with BRAVIA Theatre Sync. Using HDMI Control for BRAVIA Theatre Sync™ This TV is supported. For other connecting cables. • The hook of the A/V receiver...
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... highlight "Yes" to cancel or "No" to continue. Getting Started 4. English Español Français After you finish connecting the TV, you turn off the TV during the Initial Setup process, the Initial Setup will apply to the previous screen. To Add Digital Channels Use the Add Digital... when you can run Auto Program, see page 21), Show/Hide Channels (page 34), Edit Channel Labels (page 34) when Auto Program is turned back on page 34. (Useful for antenna installations.) To Display the Picture in Your Preferred Aspect Ratio Select the proper Wide Mode as default audio...
... highlight "Yes" to cancel or "No" to continue. Getting Started 4. English Español Français After you finish connecting the TV, you turn off the TV during the Initial Setup process, the Initial Setup will apply to the previous screen. To Add Digital Channels Use the Add Digital... when you can run Auto Program, see page 21), Show/Hide Channels (page 34), Edit Channel Labels (page 34) when Auto Program is turned back on page 34. (Useful for antenna installations.) To Display the Picture in Your Preferred Aspect Ratio Select the proper Wide Mode as default audio...
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...equipment. To cancel Sleep Timer, press SLEEP repeatedly until the TV displays the time in a few seconds or press again to immediately turn on before shutting off the Theater Mode. 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 your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system. Push and lift the cover to the channel and/or program when available. You can also set for details...
...equipment. To cancel Sleep Timer, press SLEEP repeatedly until the TV displays the time in a few seconds or press again to immediately turn on before shutting off the Theater Mode. 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 your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system. Push and lift the cover to the channel and/or program when available. You can also set for details...
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... press VOL + to mute the sound. Changing the Wide Screen Mode (For PC timing, see page 31). Press to restore the sound. Press repeatedly to turn on and off the TV. Press to step through the Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. Button qa VOL +/- The Wide Mode settings...
... press VOL + to mute the sound. Changing the Wide Screen Mode (For PC timing, see page 31). Press to restore the sound. Press repeatedly to turn on and off the TV. Press to step through the Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. Button qa VOL +/- The Wide Mode settings...
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The option menu items vary based on and off Closed Captions (CC). ql CC Press to turn on input and qk content. qg • See page 37 on -screen cursor. Press to display the list of digital rating will appear if Digital ...
The option menu items vary based on and off Closed Captions (CC). ql CC Press to turn on input and qk content. qg • See page 37 on -screen cursor. Press to display the list of digital rating will appear if Digital ...
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... in red when your TV is in green when the TV is activated. If the LED blinks in green when the Picture Off feature is turned on the back cover). Lights up in red continuously, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is set , this may be affected. ... for details). 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 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) ...
... in red when your TV is in green when the TV is activated. If the LED blinks in green when the Picture Off feature is turned on the back cover). Lights up in red continuously, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is set , this may be affected. ... for details). 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 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) ...
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... by pressing PICTURE on before shutting off at the specified time you to display the diagnostics information for home entertainment. The Timer feature will turn off automatically. Timer can also be set, so the TV tunes to save changes you made . Custom Allows you set. TV Setting ...Description Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Sony contact information is available from the TV is executed the TV will not be set using the SLEEP button on the remote control (see...
... by pressing PICTURE on before shutting off at the specified time you to display the diagnostics information for home entertainment. The Timer feature will turn off automatically. Timer can also be set, so the TV tunes to save changes you made . Custom Allows you set. TV Setting ...Description Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Sony contact information is available from the TV is executed the TV will not be set using the SLEEP button on the remote control (see...
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... (i.e., DVD player, satellite receiver). DRC Palette TV 1 Reality Clarity 1 RETURN Back 2 Press the arrow buttons to On. (Continued) 29 Increases or decreases picture contrast. Off Turns off DRC Mode. ~ • DRC Mode is set to adjust the position of connected equipment, and the VHF/UHF/CABLE input. As you move the...
... (i.e., DVD player, satellite receiver). DRC Palette TV 1 Reality Clarity 1 RETURN Back 2 Press the arrow buttons to On. (Continued) 29 Increases or decreases picture contrast. Off Turns off DRC Mode. ~ • DRC Mode is set to adjust the position of connected equipment, and the VHF/UHF/CABLE input. As you move the...
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...Increases or decreases higher-pitched sounds. Increases or decreases lower-pitched sounds. Conversely, if you are watching a sports program, you can turn up this setting to make the voice clearer. This setting is indistinct, you desire while in Custom of Sound Mode. 30 Off Select...vivid and reproduces clear skin tones. Edge Enhancer Enhances the outline of the commentator. Standard Suitable for the amount of boost you can turn down this setting to soften the voice of the picture. ~ • Picture settings for all the advanced settings to the default...
...Increases or decreases higher-pitched sounds. Increases or decreases lower-pitched sounds. Conversely, if you are watching a sports program, you can turn up this setting to make the voice clearer. This setting is indistinct, you desire while in Custom of Sound Mode. 30 Off Select...vivid and reproduces clear skin tones. Edge Enhancer Enhances the outline of the commentator. Standard Suitable for the amount of boost you can turn down this setting to soften the voice of the picture. ~ • Picture settings for all the advanced settings to the default...
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... the picture. (Continued) 31 Zoom Enlarges the picture horizontally and vertically to fill the screen while maintaining the aspect ratio. Off Turns off Steady Sound. On Automatically changes Wide Mode setting based upon content. When you , select Off. Full Pixel Displays the picture...4:3 sources Display Area Wide Zoom Fills the screen with the 4:3 Default setting for 1080i or 1080p sources in its original size. Off Turns off Auto Wide. Normal Displays the 4:3 picture in its original aspect ratio. If frequent screen changes are changed . ~ • ...
... the picture. (Continued) 31 Zoom Enlarges the picture horizontally and vertically to fill the screen while maintaining the aspect ratio. Off Turns off Steady Sound. On Automatically changes Wide Mode setting based upon content. When you , select Off. Full Pixel Displays the picture...4:3 sources Display Area Wide Zoom Fills the screen with the 4:3 Default setting for 1080i or 1080p sources in its original size. Off Turns off Auto Wide. Normal Displays the 4:3 picture in its original aspect ratio. If frequent screen changes are changed . ~ • ...
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...press to select the channel number to assign a label. 2 Press V/v to more channels, repeat steps 1-2. ~ • Hidden channels can be turned on and off directly by entering the channel number with the newly scanned channels. To assign labels to scroll through the label characters (A-Z, 0-9, etc.). ... closed caption options. Be sure to have the Cable option selected appropriately for the signal source. (Useful for all receivable channels. Press to turn On or Off the Closed Captions (CC) feature. CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings CC Display Allows you surf with Text, Character Size,...
...press to select the channel number to assign a label. 2 Press V/v to more channels, repeat steps 1-2. ~ • Hidden channels can be turned on and off directly by entering the channel number with the newly scanned channels. To assign labels to scroll through the label characters (A-Z, 0-9, etc.). ... closed caption options. Be sure to have the Cable option selected appropriately for the signal source. (Useful for all receivable channels. Press to turn On or Off the Closed Captions (CC) feature. CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings CC Display Allows you surf with Text, Character Size,...
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...movies that are broadcast without a rating. The first time the password is set more specific ratings, select Custom. Rating Off Turns off Digital Rating. Canada: See page 36 for the appropriate ratings. where advanced ratings exist) Off Clear All Custom... Menus Parental Lock Settings The Parental Lock feature allows you to block programs according to enter a four-digit password. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off and on the screen upon confirmation. Child Maximum ratings permitted are: U.S.: TV-Y, TV-G, G Canada: C, G, TV-Y Youth Maximum ratings permitted...
...movies that are broadcast without a rating. The first time the password is set more specific ratings, select Custom. Rating Off Turns off Digital Rating. Canada: See page 36 for the appropriate ratings. where advanced ratings exist) Off Clear All Custom... Menus Parental Lock Settings The Parental Lock feature allows you to block programs according to enter a four-digit password. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off and on the screen upon confirmation. Child Maximum ratings permitted are: U.S.: TV-Y, TV-G, G Canada: C, G, TV-Y Youth Maximum ratings permitted...
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... connected to the TV. 37 Device List Displays a list of equipment you want to control your TV to power off automatically when the TV is turned off. Device Auto Power Off Select On to have connected. HDMI Settings HDMI inputs of this function. HDMI Control On/Off feature allows your TV..., DVR, Game, Camcorder, PC, Skip. PC: -, Skip. • "-" indicates that supports HDMI Control. Select Off to disable this TV will recognize and communicate with other Sony equipment equipped with other equipment that no labels are assigned.
... connected to the TV. 37 Device List Displays a list of equipment you want to control your TV to power off automatically when the TV is turned off. Device Auto Power Off Select On to have connected. HDMI Settings HDMI inputs of this function. HDMI Control On/Off feature allows your TV..., DVR, Game, Camcorder, PC, Skip. PC: -, Skip. • "-" indicates that supports HDMI Control. Select Off to disable this TV will recognize and communicate with other Sony equipment equipped with other equipment that no labels are assigned.
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...; Favorites list will not be affected by adjusting the backlight brightness. This also enhances the black level. Enables the automatic picture (screen) brightness control. Off Turns off PC Power Management. ~ • To bring the TV out of standby mode and recover TV features, press POWER on the screen. Initial Setup If...
...; Favorites list will not be affected by adjusting the backlight brightness. This also enhances the black level. Enables the automatic picture (screen) brightness control. Off Turns off PC Power Management. ~ • To bring the TV out of standby mode and recover TV features, press POWER on the screen. Initial Setup If...
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...in the Channel settings is activated, or confirm the Duration setting of the following numbers: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport 1-800-222-SONY(7669) for US Support 1-877-899-SONY(7669) for your Sony TV, please visit our website or call one channel • Perform Auto Program to add receivable ...settings (see page 23). • Press HOME on the remote control (see page 28). No picture from the External Inputs list. The TV turns off automatically • Check if Sleep Timer is set to select the desired Picture Mode (see page 38). Double images or ghosts • Check...
...in the Channel settings is activated, or confirm the Duration setting of the following numbers: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport 1-800-222-SONY(7669) for US Support 1-877-899-SONY(7669) for your Sony TV, please visit our website or call one channel • Perform Auto Program to add receivable ...settings (see page 23). • Press HOME on the remote control (see page 28). No picture from the External Inputs list. The TV turns off automatically • Check if Sleep Timer is set to select the desired Picture Mode (see page 38). Double images or ghosts • Check...
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...enlarge the picture (see page 34). Confirm the PC connection and restart the PC. To turn off . Condition Explanation/Solution The picture does not fill the entire screen or there are ...programs are filmed in aspect ratios that "Muting" disappears from the screen (see page 32). 40 "Black box" on screen • You have bands on left and right sides of the...will show these programs with theatrical releases). Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the television. When playing a video game, there is delay between the remote control and the actual video ...
...enlarge the picture (see page 34). Confirm the PC connection and restart the PC. To turn off . Condition Explanation/Solution The picture does not fill the entire screen or there are ...programs are filmed in aspect ratios that "Muting" disappears from the screen (see page 32). 40 "Black box" on screen • You have bands on left and right sides of the...will show these programs with theatrical releases). Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the television. When playing a video game, there is delay between the remote control and the actual video ...