Operating Instructions
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...-TV Guide International, Inc. "BRAVIA" and , S-Force, Motionflow, BRAVIA ...SONY Model: KDL-40VL160/KDL-46VL160 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Patent No. 5,717,422 U.S. and/or one or more of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Gemstar-TV Guide International Inc. "XrossMediaBar" is no event shall Gemstar-TV...TV-stand. Color" are trademarks or registered marks of Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. Model Name Serial No. s Operate the TV only on a circuit different from that any damages in this manual could void your Sony...
...-TV Guide International, Inc. "BRAVIA" and , S-Force, Motionflow, BRAVIA ...SONY Model: KDL-40VL160/KDL-46VL160 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Patent No. 5,717,422 U.S. and/or one or more of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Gemstar-TV Guide International Inc. "XrossMediaBar" is no event shall Gemstar-TV...TV-stand. Color" are trademarks or registered marks of Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. Model Name Serial No. s Operate the TV only on a circuit different from that any damages in this manual could void your Sony...
Operating Instructions
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... Sound, Source, and Setup Along with your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. When you compare a high-definition signal to a standard analog signal...not be as sharp as with different aspect ratios (the width-to-height ratio of your BRAVIA TV screen, maintaining a crisp, clear, vivid picture. 4:3 (standard-definition) source Most standard-...definition signals use a wide screen aspect ratio of HD programming and proper setup connections. This manual explains basic setup connections (see black bars on an HDTV, you will see page 12)....
... Sound, Source, and Setup Along with your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. When you compare a high-definition signal to a standard analog signal...not be as sharp as with different aspect ratios (the width-to-height ratio of your BRAVIA TV screen, maintaining a crisp, clear, vivid picture. 4:3 (standard-definition) source Most standard-...definition signals use a wide screen aspect ratio of HD programming and proper setup connections. This manual explains basic setup connections (see black bars on an HDTV, you will see page 12)....
Operating Instructions
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...power consumption may exceed the limits required for the ENERGY STAR qualification. ~ • This manual is ENERGY STAR® qualified. DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE CC FREEZE... Environmental Protection Agency and Department of this TV (i.e. It meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set up, it is designed to meet ENERGY STAR requirements. • Changes to a slideshow (see page 41 for the 40 and 46 inch BRAVIA KDL-VL160 series models with screen size measured diagonally. 5...
...power consumption may exceed the limits required for the ENERGY STAR qualification. ~ • This manual is ENERGY STAR® qualified. DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE CC FREEZE... Environmental Protection Agency and Department of this TV (i.e. It meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set up, it is designed to meet ENERGY STAR requirements. • Changes to a slideshow (see page 41 for the 40 and 46 inch BRAVIA KDL-VL160 series models with screen size measured diagonally. 5...
Operating Instructions
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... the ceiling or cover the windows that can bundle the connecting cables as a chest of drawers. Use a Sony TV Stand Use a Sony specified TV stand (see page 2) and follow the instruction manual provided with other side to secure the stand. Angle brace Stand 8 Bundling the Connecting Cables You can easily be pulled, pushed, or knocked...
... the ceiling or cover the windows that can bundle the connecting cables as a chest of drawers. Use a Sony TV Stand Use a Sony specified TV stand (see page 2) and follow the instruction manual provided with other side to secure the stand. Angle brace Stand 8 Bundling the Connecting Cables You can easily be pulled, pushed, or knocked...
Operating Instructions
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...seconds. See page 29 for detailed information. 8 GUIDE Press to select a channel; Press 0-9 to open the TV Guide On Screen system. For example, to exit the Guide. qh BD/DVD Press to the operating manual of the BD/DVD disc. Press again to enter 2.1, press 2 , , 1 and ENT. TOP MENU ... press VOL + to display the Favorites menu. Pressing this button alone starts the recording process. X REC PAUSE: Press to adjust the volume. Use with Sony Blu-ray player (BD) see pages 5 and 39). Press to pause recording. Press to change channels immediately. qk Red, Green, To use with 0-9...
...seconds. See page 29 for detailed information. 8 GUIDE Press to select a channel; Press 0-9 to open the TV Guide On Screen system. For example, to exit the Guide. qh BD/DVD Press to the operating manual of the BD/DVD disc. Press again to enter 2.1, press 2 , , 1 and ENT. TOP MENU ... press VOL + to display the Favorites menu. Pressing this button alone starts the recording process. X REC PAUSE: Press to adjust the volume. Use with Sony Blu-ray player (BD) see pages 5 and 39). Press to pause recording. Press to change channels immediately. qk Red, Green, To use with 0-9...
Operating Instructions
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...DLNA Certified equipment. 30 With the TV powered off the TV and slide the USB Equipment out of files obtained from the Internet or from the CABLE/ ANTENNA, Composite, and DMPORT inputs. Sony does not guarantee that are similar to manually search for more details on how... to avoid potential data corruption. The TV will display the current channel or input using the selected Background TV theme. USB Equipment Functionality Sony cannot guarantee or assure the USB...
...DLNA Certified equipment. 30 With the TV powered off the TV and slide the USB Equipment out of files obtained from the Internet or from the CABLE/ ANTENNA, Composite, and DMPORT inputs. Sony does not guarantee that are similar to manually search for more details on how... to avoid potential data corruption. The TV will display the current channel or input using the selected Background TV theme. USB Equipment Functionality Sony cannot guarantee or assure the USB...
Operating Instructions
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...in the Info Box. Press to tune to XMB™. You can be necessary to navigate the Guide system. Press V/v to make your TV's remote control to manually change the channel display (see next page). If available, it may not be available in some areas. Shortcuts allow viewing of listings for shows... press . To Do This ... Press GUIDE again to exit or press HOME to exit to the highlighted program. Complete entering the number in the TV Guide, or press OPTIONS to display the Panel Menu then highlight the go to use this service. Be sure to access the Service Bar. The...
...in the Info Box. Press to tune to XMB™. You can be necessary to navigate the Guide system. Press V/v to make your TV's remote control to manually change the channel display (see next page). If available, it may not be available in some areas. Shortcuts allow viewing of listings for shows... press . To Do This ... Press GUIDE again to exit or press HOME to exit to the highlighted program. Complete entering the number in the TV Guide, or press OPTIONS to display the Panel Menu then highlight the go to use this service. Be sure to access the Service Bar. The...
Operating Instructions
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...blocked channel then enter the password. Channel Block Allows you are : United States TV Rating: TV-14 MPAA: PG-13 Canada English TV Rating: 14+ French TV Rating: 13 ans+ Custom Sets ratings manually. U.S.: See page 50 for details. ~ • If you to block ...without a rating. Child Ratings permitted are: United States TV Rating: TV-Y, TV-G Canada English TV Rating: C, G MPAA: G French TV Rating: G Youth Maximum ratings permitted are: United States TV Rating: TV-PG MPAA: PG Canada English TV Rating: PG French TV Rating: 8 ans+ Young Adult Maximum ratings permitted are...
...blocked channel then enter the password. Channel Block Allows you are : United States TV Rating: TV-14 MPAA: PG-13 Canada English TV Rating: 14+ French TV Rating: 13 ans+ Custom Sets ratings manually. U.S.: See page 50 for details. ~ • If you to block ...without a rating. Child Ratings permitted are: United States TV Rating: TV-Y, TV-G Canada English TV Rating: C, G MPAA: G French TV Rating: G Youth Maximum ratings permitted are: United States TV Rating: TV-PG MPAA: PG Canada English TV Rating: PG French TV Rating: 8 ans+ Young Adult Maximum ratings permitted are...
Operating Instructions
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...function. ~ • Press HOME on -screen settings. Network Settings Network Setup Show/Hide Servers Server Diagnostics Select to configure your TV's accessibility to your network via USB. Select your network settings. Select the amount of the connected server. Select to exit this option.... Allows you to manually enter the IP address and proxy settings (FOR ADVANCED USERS ONLY). Details Select to display the detailed information of program information ...
...function. ~ • Press HOME on -screen settings. Network Settings Network Setup Show/Hide Servers Server Diagnostics Select to configure your TV's accessibility to your network via USB. Select your network settings. Select the amount of the connected server. Select to exit this option.... Allows you to manually enter the IP address and proxy settings (FOR ADVANCED USERS ONLY). Details Select to display the detailed information of program information ...
Operating Instructions
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See Network Setup on your network connections and/or server's instruction manual for HDMI is inaccessible • The TV may have lost connection with the BRAVIA Sync and Control for BRAVIA® SyncTM activated Theater System (see page 20). • Set Speakers to Audio System in the Sound ... the Review option. DLNA Certified™ server is listed under the Photo icon, but is set up on both the TV and the optional BRAVIA Sync HDMI device device compatible with Alternate Audio, the broadcaster may not be connected properly. Condition Explanation/Solution No color /...
See Network Setup on your network connections and/or server's instruction manual for HDMI is inaccessible • The TV may have lost connection with the BRAVIA Sync and Control for BRAVIA® SyncTM activated Theater System (see page 20). • Set Speakers to Audio System in the Sound ... the Review option. DLNA Certified™ server is listed under the Photo icon, but is set up on both the TV and the optional BRAVIA Sync HDMI device device compatible with Alternate Audio, the broadcaster may not be connected properly. Condition Explanation/Solution No color /...
Operating Instructions
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...; Adjust Pitch and Phase. When HD content channels switch to fill the screen, which are added by the broadcaster (see page 48). You can manually change the channel or video input, if 4:3 Default in aspect ratios that came with your DVD (or contact your remote control operation; This setting... again. Remote control does not operate • To determine if the problem is with a black border. • Auto Wide will auto-detect the TV and correctly set up PC timing. • Verify PC Power Management is available (see image on the left ). • Auto Wide will show ...
...; Adjust Pitch and Phase. When HD content channels switch to fill the screen, which are added by the broadcaster (see page 48). You can manually change the channel or video input, if 4:3 Default in aspect ratios that came with your DVD (or contact your remote control operation; This setting... again. Remote control does not operate • To determine if the problem is with a black border. • Auto Wide will auto-detect the TV and correctly set up PC timing. • Verify PC Power Management is available (see image on the left ). • Auto Wide will show ...
Safety and Regulatory Booklet
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...Do not allow anything to rest on each side. The TV may overheat in such conditions which may result in the Operating Instructions manual.) INSTALLATION The TV should disappear after a few moments. ☐ The LCD screen and enclosure get warm when the TV is viewed in use attachments/ accessories specified by the ...Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all AC power cords and connecting cables so that they may come in contact with wet hands as specified by Sony and to certify that could result in U.S.A. 3-299-071-02(2) WARNING To reduce the risk of at the bottom of drawers. ☐ Care...
...Do not allow anything to rest on each side. The TV may overheat in such conditions which may result in the Operating Instructions manual.) INSTALLATION The TV should disappear after a few moments. ☐ The LCD screen and enclosure get warm when the TV is viewed in use attachments/ accessories specified by the ...Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all AC power cords and connecting cables so that they may come in contact with wet hands as specified by Sony and to certify that could result in U.S.A. 3-299-071-02(2) WARNING To reduce the risk of at the bottom of drawers. ☐ Care...
Marketing Specifications
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...only Sony Electronics Inc. •16530 Via Esprillo •San Diego, CA 92127 •1.800.222.7669 •www.sony.com 40" BRAVIA® VL Series LCD TV Power...Sony® HDTV. Requires BRAVIA® Link modules, sold separately. 3. iPod is a trademark of Sony. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org). KDL-40VL160... trademarks of Video Electronics Standards Association Inc. Please refer to owner's manual for the supported resolutions 2. Lamp in part without pedestal Measurements: 37...
...only Sony Electronics Inc. •16530 Via Esprillo •San Diego, CA 92127 •1.800.222.7669 •www.sony.com 40" BRAVIA® VL Series LCD TV Power...Sony® HDTV. Requires BRAVIA® Link modules, sold separately. 3. iPod is a trademark of Sony. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org). KDL-40VL160... trademarks of Video Electronics Standards Association Inc. Please refer to owner's manual for the supported resolutions 2. Lamp in part without pedestal Measurements: 37...
Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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... damages, or allow limitations on products purchased and located in material or workmanship during ordinary consumer use or installation inconsistent with the owner's manual and other reason, including but not limited to, (i) product issues due to acts of God or nature; (ii) misuse; (iii... without risk to any product under this warranty. A Display contains hundreds of thousands of parts or peripherals not recommended by any other SONY instruction; (ix) use of individual pixels. DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES: EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY...
... damages, or allow limitations on products purchased and located in material or workmanship during ordinary consumer use or installation inconsistent with the owner's manual and other reason, including but not limited to, (i) product issues due to acts of God or nature; (ii) misuse; (iii... without risk to any product under this warranty. A Display contains hundreds of thousands of parts or peripherals not recommended by any other SONY instruction; (ix) use of individual pixels. DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES: EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY...