Operating Instructions
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... Removing from P&P and PIP 38 Using TV Settings Media Category Icons 39 Adjusting TV Settings 39 Viewing Photos 39 Listening to Music 39 Watching TV 39 Accessing External Inputs 39 Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB 40 TV Settings Descriptions 41 Product Support 41 Clock/...) Provides a variety of BRAVIA® HDTV The Four Steps to the World of optional equipment connection diagrams. Customer Support United States http://www.sony.com/tvsupport Canada http://www.sony.ca/support On-line Registration United States http://productregistration.sony.com Canada http://www.SonyStyle...
... Removing from P&P and PIP 38 Using TV Settings Media Category Icons 39 Adjusting TV Settings 39 Viewing Photos 39 Listening to Music 39 Watching TV 39 Accessing External Inputs 39 Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB 40 TV Settings Descriptions 41 Product Support 41 Clock/...) Provides a variety of BRAVIA® HDTV The Four Steps to the World of optional equipment connection diagrams. Customer Support United States http://www.sony.com/tvsupport Canada http://www.sony.ca/support On-line Registration United States http://productregistration.sony.com Canada http://www.SonyStyle...
Operating Instructions
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Locating Inputs and Outputs 5 Rear of TV VIDEO IN 1 3 1 S VIDEO COMPONENT IN 1 2 Y PB PC IN RGB IN DIGITAL 1 AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) 3 VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R PR L AUDIO R AUDIO (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i ) 4 AUDIO OUT R AUDIO L L AUDIO R (VAR/FIX) 234 ...
Locating Inputs and Outputs 5 Rear of TV VIDEO IN 1 3 1 S VIDEO COMPONENT IN 1 2 Y PB PC IN RGB IN DIGITAL 1 AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) 3 VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R PR L AUDIO R AUDIO (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i ) 4 AUDIO OUT R AUDIO L L AUDIO R (VAR/FIX) 234 ...
Operating Instructions
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...8226; If you are connecting the optional BRAVIA external module (DMex). 7 DIGITAL AUDIO Connects to the optical audio input of your cable or VHF/UHF antenna. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between the PC and R-AUDIO-L jack. 5 LAN (...adjust Phase and Pitch of video equipment. Getting Started Item 1 VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO Description Connects to the TV's L (MONO) audio input jack. See "PC Input Signal Reference Chart" on page 14 for service only unless you have mono equipment, connect its audio output jack to...
...8226; If you are connecting the optional BRAVIA external module (DMex). 7 DIGITAL AUDIO Connects to the optical audio input of your cable or VHF/UHF antenna. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between the PC and R-AUDIO-L jack. 5 LAN (...adjust Phase and Pitch of video equipment. Getting Started Item 1 VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO Description Connects to the TV's L (MONO) audio input jack. See "PC Input Signal Reference Chart" on page 14 for service only unless you have mono equipment, connect its audio output jack to...
Operating Instructions
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Shown with standard-definition analog programming. ~ • This TV is capable of receiving unscrambled digital programming for the type of TV VIDEO IN 1 3 S VIDEO COMPONENT IN 1 2 Y PB PC IN RGB IN DIGITAL 1 AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) 3 VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R PR L AUDIO R AUDIO (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) 4 AUDIO OUT ...can be easily affected by subscribing to your TV via the HDMI or component video (with audio) input on the back of your area) along with HDMI Connection Rear of input signal you connect the CABLE/ANTENNA input using a 75-ohm coaxial cable to ...
Shown with standard-definition analog programming. ~ • This TV is capable of receiving unscrambled digital programming for the type of TV VIDEO IN 1 3 S VIDEO COMPONENT IN 1 2 Y PB PC IN RGB IN DIGITAL 1 AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) 3 VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R PR L AUDIO R AUDIO (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) 4 AUDIO OUT ...can be easily affected by subscribing to your TV via the HDMI or component video (with audio) input on the back of your area) along with HDMI Connection Rear of input signal you connect the CABLE/ANTENNA input using a 75-ohm coaxial cable to ...
Operating Instructions
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... VESA VESA VESA CEA-861* ~ • This TV's PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync. • This TV's PC VGA input does not support interlaced signals. • Your PC must support one of TV VIDEO IN 1 3 S VIDEO COMPONENT IN 1 2 Y PB PC IN RGB IN DIGITAL 1 AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) 3... Rear of the above PC input signals to display on the television. • For the best picture quality, it is connected to the TV and no signal has been input from the PC according to the supported resolutions and timings indicated below . PC Use the TV as a monitor for more...
... VESA VESA VESA CEA-861* ~ • This TV's PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync. • This TV's PC VGA input does not support interlaced signals. • Your PC must support one of TV VIDEO IN 1 3 S VIDEO COMPONENT IN 1 2 Y PB PC IN RGB IN DIGITAL 1 AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) 3... Rear of the above PC input signals to display on the television. • For the best picture quality, it is connected to the TV and no signal has been input from the PC according to the supported resolutions and timings indicated below . PC Use the TV as a monitor for more...
Operating Instructions
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...is not available with 1080/24p video format. • Closed Captions (CC) is available with TV tuner is required to highlight P&P or PIP and press . or pressing JUMP to switch to the PC Input Signal Reference Chart (see page 48). or pressing JUMP to switch to view two pictures simultaneously...which allow you are in), and press to exit. ~ • You may also press RETURN while in picture) provides PC input signal and TV channels. ~ • The CABLE/ANTENNA input must be moved by side. PIP (picture in these features to exit. • Additional compatible device with P&P and PIP ...
...is not available with 1080/24p video format. • Closed Captions (CC) is available with TV tuner is required to highlight P&P or PIP and press . or pressing JUMP to switch to the PC Input Signal Reference Chart (see page 48). or pressing JUMP to switch to view two pictures simultaneously...which allow you are in), and press to exit. ~ • You may also press RETURN while in picture) provides PC input signal and TV channels. ~ • The CABLE/ANTENNA input must be moved by side. PIP (picture in these features to exit. • Additional compatible device with P&P and PIP ...
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Explanations of the channel list to select a channel (see page 35). • You can also select a TV channel using the Manage Inputs feature for your PC. TV External Inputs Watching TV Navigate through the channel list or select the TV Guide On Screen icon located at the top of different Settings start on page 41. • The available...
Explanations of the channel list to select a channel (see page 35). • You can also select a TV channel using the Manage Inputs feature for your PC. TV External Inputs Watching TV Navigate through the channel list or select the TV Guide On Screen icon located at the top of different Settings start on page 41. • The available...
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...Inputs (page 51) HDMI Settings (page 51) Network (page 52) General Setup (page 52) Initial Setup (page 53) 4 Press when desired item is for HDMI) available Video 1-3 channels are listed under the Settings icon. DMPORT PC under HDMI 1-4 the TV icon. Settings Available TV... settings and features are Component 1-2 listed under the External Inputs icon. 3 Press V/v to move within the Category Object Bar. (The Category ...
...Inputs (page 51) HDMI Settings (page 51) Network (page 52) General Setup (page 52) Initial Setup (page 53) 4 Press when desired item is for HDMI) available Video 1-3 channels are listed under the Settings icon. DMPORT PC under HDMI 1-4 the TV icon. Settings Available TV... settings and features are Component 1-2 listed under the External Inputs icon. 3 Press V/v to move within the Category Object Bar. (The Category ...
Operating Instructions
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... film-based content. Custom Allows you to enhance the video shown on the Video/Photo Optimizer setting (see page 44) and PC input. Color Temperature Cool White adjustment Neutral Gives the white colors a bluish tint. For standard picture settings. Most suitable for viewing... TV channels. 42 For PC Timings Video This option is available for Picture Mode may vary depending on the screen. Backlight Brightens or darkens the backlight. Warm 1, 2 Gives the white colors a reddish tint. ~ • The option Warm 1, 2 is available for PC timing (HDMI or PC input)...
... film-based content. Custom Allows you to enhance the video shown on the Video/Photo Optimizer setting (see page 44) and PC input. Color Temperature Cool White adjustment Neutral Gives the white colors a bluish tint. For standard picture settings. Most suitable for viewing... TV channels. 42 For PC Timings Video This option is available for Picture Mode may vary depending on the screen. Backlight Brightens or darkens the backlight. Warm 1, 2 Gives the white colors a reddish tint. ~ • The option Warm 1, 2 is available for PC timing (HDMI or PC input)...
Operating Instructions
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.... Gamma Adjusts the balance between light and dark areas of color reproduction from the OPTIONS menu. • Picture settings available during PC input are Picture Mode, Reset, Backlight, Picture, Brightness, and Color Temperature. Auto 1 Applies an inverse 3-2 pull-down process. Color...OPTIONS on the video. • Motion Enhancer is not available when Game Mode is set separately for each input (except PC IN). (Continued) 43 Using TV Settings Motion Enhancer CineMotion Advanced Settings Available in detail. ~ • Picture settings for all the advanced settings ...
.... Gamma Adjusts the balance between light and dark areas of color reproduction from the OPTIONS menu. • Picture settings available during PC input are Picture Mode, Reset, Backlight, Picture, Brightness, and Color Temperature. Auto 1 Applies an inverse 3-2 pull-down process. Color...OPTIONS on the video. • Motion Enhancer is not available when Game Mode is set separately for each input (except PC IN). (Continued) 43 Using TV Settings Motion Enhancer CineMotion Advanced Settings Available in detail. ~ • Picture settings for all the advanced settings ...
Operating Instructions
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...disable this setting to set the picture settings for video or still image content when Sony optional equipment that supports Video-A mode is set the picture settings for video. Select...current settings to optimize the image quality of the current input (TV or video input) relative to On. Steady Sound Select On to the HDMI input. Video Select to soften the voice of boost you...feature. ~ • The Game Mode can also be set separately for each external input (except PC IN). Standard Standard sound optimized for the amount of the commentator. Bass Increases or ...
...disable this setting to set the picture settings for video or still image content when Sony optional equipment that supports Video-A mode is set the picture settings for video. Select...current settings to optimize the image quality of the current input (TV or video input) relative to On. Steady Sound Select On to the HDMI input. Video Select to soften the voice of boost you...feature. ~ • The Game Mode can also be set separately for each external input (except PC IN). Standard Standard sound optimized for the amount of the commentator. Bass Increases or ...
Operating Instructions
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...the picture in its original aspect ratio. Press B/b to adjust the Horizontal positioning. ~ • Screen Position feature is useful if the TV is connected to game equipment. • Vertical position is available only when Wide Mode is set to Zoom. • For high-definition...below. Wide Mode Normal Select to display the picture in its original resolution and aspect ratio. Screen settings for PC timings and HDMI-PC (PC input) differ from all other input modes and are not available with the 4:3 Default setting for 4:3 sources. 4:3 Default Select the default screen mode...
...the picture in its original aspect ratio. Press B/b to adjust the Horizontal positioning. ~ • Screen Position feature is useful if the TV is connected to game equipment. • Vertical position is available only when Wide Mode is set to Zoom. • For high-definition...below. Wide Mode Normal Select to display the picture in its original resolution and aspect ratio. Screen settings for PC timings and HDMI-PC (PC input) differ from all other input modes and are not available with the 4:3 Default setting for 4:3 sources. 4:3 Default Select the default screen mode...
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...; You can assign the following labels for each input (except PC IN and DMPORT): -, DVD, Cable Box, Satellite, BD, VCR, Receiver, DVR, Game, Camcorder, PC. • "-" indicates that is On. Some external equipment may not be detected automatically. 3 To assign your TV to communicate with other Sony equipment equipped with Control for HDMI function. Channel...
...; You can assign the following labels for each input (except PC IN and DMPORT): -, DVD, Cable Box, Satellite, BD, VCR, Receiver, DVR, Game, Camcorder, PC. • "-" indicates that is On. Some external equipment may not be detected automatically. 3 To assign your TV to communicate with other Sony equipment equipped with Control for HDMI function. Channel...
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... Lock will be affected by adjusting the backlight brightness. Logo Illumination Select On to illuminate the SONY logo on page 58. ~ • Favorite channel list will not be cleared each time ...High and Picture Off. ~ • While Picture Off is no signal input for more than 30 seconds. Using TV Settings 53 Power Saving Reduces the power consumption by this Lock feature and allow...missed the Initial Setup when you first connected the TV or if you run the Initial Setup. PC Power Management Select On to have the TV automatically enter standby mode when there is set to...
... Lock will be affected by adjusting the backlight brightness. Logo Illumination Select On to illuminate the SONY logo on page 58. ~ • Favorite channel list will not be cleared each time ...High and Picture Off. ~ • While Picture Off is no signal input for more than 30 seconds. Using TV Settings 53 Power Saving Reduces the power consumption by this Lock feature and allow...missed the Initial Setup when you first connected the TV or if you run the Initial Setup. PC Power Management Select On to have the TV automatically enter standby mode when there is set to...
Operating Instructions
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...versions of the signal received, which varies between the optional video equipment and the TV. • Press INPUT on the remote control (see page 23). • Press HOME on the ...Sony TV, please visit our website or call one of the following numbers: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport for US Support http://www.sony.ca/support for Canadian Support 1-800-222-SONY(7669) for US Support 1-877-899-SONY... Timer is activated, or confirm the Duration setting of Timer (see page 41). • Check PC Power Management in General Setup settings (see page 53). • Check the connection between channel and...
...versions of the signal received, which varies between the optional video equipment and the TV. • Press INPUT on the remote control (see page 23). • Press HOME on the ...Sony TV, please visit our website or call one of the following numbers: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport for US Support http://www.sony.ca/support for Canadian Support 1-800-222-SONY(7669) for US Support 1-877-899-SONY... Timer is activated, or confirm the Duration setting of Timer (see page 41). • Check PC Power Management in General Setup settings (see page 53). • Check the connection between channel and...
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... the batteries. • Point the remote control at the remote control sensor located at the front of the TV. • Keep the remote control sensor area clear from the PC is one of the source content used by certain other than 16:9 (this feature, set to appear fast-...signal compressions are more details, check the documentation that are dependent on the sides of the TV. Condition Explanation/Solution PC Input No picture / No signal • Confirm the PC is correctly connected to the TV with either the PC IN (with an HD15 cable) or with a black border. • Auto Wide will...
... the batteries. • Point the remote control at the remote control sensor located at the front of the TV. • Keep the remote control sensor area clear from the PC is one of the source content used by certain other than 16:9 (this feature, set to appear fast-...signal compressions are more details, check the documentation that are dependent on the sides of the TV. Condition Explanation/Solution PC Input No picture / No signal • Confirm the PC is correctly connected to the TV with either the PC IN (with an HD15 cable) or with a black border. • Auto Wide will...
Operating Instructions
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... vary depending on the network environment. Specifications Model KDL-40VL160 KDL-46VL160 System Television system NTSC: American TV standard ATSC (8VSB terrestrial): ATSC compliant 8VSB QAM... Cable: 1 - 135 Panel system LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel Speaker output 10 W + 10 W Input/Output jacks CABLE/ANTENNA 75-ohm external terminal for TV Guide On Screen. ~ • Optional... (lb.) 40.0 49.0 Supplied accessories Remote control RM-YD024 (1) / Size AA batteries (2) / AC power cord (1) / Cable holder (1 attached to change without notice. 59 PC AUDIO INPUT Stereo mini ...
... vary depending on the network environment. Specifications Model KDL-40VL160 KDL-46VL160 System Television system NTSC: American TV standard ATSC (8VSB terrestrial): ATSC compliant 8VSB QAM... Cable: 1 - 135 Panel system LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel Speaker output 10 W + 10 W Input/Output jacks CABLE/ANTENNA 75-ohm external terminal for TV Guide On Screen. ~ • Optional... (lb.) 40.0 49.0 Supplied accessories Remote control RM-YD024 (1) / Size AA batteries (2) / AC power cord (1) / Cable holder (1 attached to change without notice. 59 PC AUDIO INPUT Stereo mini ...
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... jack (1080p/1080i/ 720p/480p/480i) 11 Contact Sony 41 Control for Slideshow 34 Add to Favorites 32, 34 ... Labels 47 English Rating 50 ENT button 21 Equipment Control/BRAVIA Sync 20 F F1/F2 button 24 Favorites 29 FAVORITES button...Info Banner 52 Information 32, 34 Infrared Receiver (IR) 25 INPUT button 23 Installing the TV on a wall 7 J JUMP button 24 L Language 52 LIGHT ...Inputs 51 Motion Enhancer 43 Movie Rating 50 MPEG Noise Reduction 42 MTS 45 Music 33 MUTING button 21 N Network Setup 52 Noise Reduction 42 O Omit from Slideshow 34 OPTIONS button 23 P P&P 38 Password 48 PC IN jack 11 PC...
... jack (1080p/1080i/ 720p/480p/480i) 11 Contact Sony 41 Control for Slideshow 34 Add to Favorites 32, 34 ... Labels 47 English Rating 50 ENT button 21 Equipment Control/BRAVIA Sync 20 F F1/F2 button 24 Favorites 29 FAVORITES button...Info Banner 52 Information 32, 34 Infrared Receiver (IR) 25 INPUT button 23 Installing the TV on a wall 7 J JUMP button 24 L Language 52 LIGHT ...Inputs 51 Motion Enhancer 43 Movie Rating 50 MPEG Noise Reduction 42 MTS 45 Music 33 MUTING button 21 N Network Setup 52 Noise Reduction 42 O Omit from Slideshow 34 OPTIONS button 23 P P&P 38 Password 48 PC IN jack 11 PC...
Quick Setup Guide
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...Setup Guide LCD Digital Color TV KDL-46VL160 KDL-40VL160 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 your Operating Instructions for more information. Follow the on labeling inputs. Choose the... PC; Sony USB Photo and Music Access Plug in LCD TV technology, be sure to most out of your TV. Initial Setup Please select a language. To learn more about HDTV, visit: U.S.A.: http://www.sony.com/HDTV Canada: http://www.SonyStyle.ca/hd Watching Your BRAVIA TV ...
...Setup Guide LCD Digital Color TV KDL-46VL160 KDL-40VL160 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 your Operating Instructions for more information. Follow the on labeling inputs. Choose the... PC; Sony USB Photo and Music Access Plug in LCD TV technology, be sure to most out of your TV. Initial Setup Please select a language. To learn more about HDTV, visit: U.S.A.: http://www.sony.com/HDTV Canada: http://www.SonyStyle.ca/hd Watching Your BRAVIA TV ...
Marketing Specifications
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...Input(s) for HDMI™ : 1 (Rear) USB 1.1: 1 (Rear) for DMex /Service only Sony Electronics Inc. •16530 Via Esprillo •San Diego, CA 92127 •1.800.222.7669 •www.sony.com 40" BRAVIA® VL Series LCD TV...BRAVIA® Link modules, sold separately. 3. Sony, HDNA, BRAVIA, BRAVIA Engine, Theatre Sync, 24P True Cinema, Live Color Creation, Motionflow, DMeX,, Walkman and their respective owners. VESA is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. KDL-40VL160...requires a PC with select Sony home theater products. Please visit the Dealer Network for PC), H ...
...Input(s) for HDMI™ : 1 (Rear) USB 1.1: 1 (Rear) for DMex /Service only Sony Electronics Inc. •16530 Via Esprillo •San Diego, CA 92127 •1.800.222.7669 •www.sony.com 40" BRAVIA® VL Series LCD TV...BRAVIA® Link modules, sold separately. 3. Sony, HDNA, BRAVIA, BRAVIA Engine, Theatre Sync, 24P True Cinema, Live Color Creation, Motionflow, DMeX,, Walkman and their respective owners. VESA is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. KDL-40VL160...requires a PC with select Sony home theater products. Please visit the Dealer Network for PC), H ...