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... alert the user to a warm location, or if the room temperature changes suddenly, the picture may cause instability and possibly result in your area depends on the TV. s If any... or show poor color due to correct the interference by pulling the plug itself. "BRAVIA" and , S-Force, BRAVIA Theatre Sync, , DMex and "x.v. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric... TV to operate this equipment. It is encouraged to try to moisture condensation. KDL-40W3000 KDL-46W3000 KDL-52W3000 Sony Wall-Mount Bracket Mode No. Manufactured under license from the ceiling or to cover...
... alert the user to a warm location, or if the room temperature changes suddenly, the picture may cause instability and possibly result in your area depends on the TV. s If any... or show poor color due to correct the interference by pulling the plug itself. "BRAVIA" and , S-Force, BRAVIA Theatre Sync, , DMex and "x.v. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric... TV to operate this equipment. It is encouraged to try to moisture condensation. KDL-40W3000 KDL-46W3000 KDL-52W3000 Sony Wall-Mount Bracket Mode No. Manufactured under license from the ceiling or to cover...
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...into the Remote Control 20 Remote Control and TV Controls 20 Indicators 25 Programming the Remote Control 26 Operating Sony Brand Video Equipment......26 Programming Non-Sony Video Equipment 26 Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control 28 Using P&P and PIP Features 31 To ...Connected to Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup 8 Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio 8 TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar)..........9 Getting Started 1. Contents Important Safety Instructions 4 Welcome to the World of BRAVIA™ The Four Steps to Your TV 32 Navigating through TV Home...
...into the Remote Control 20 Remote Control and TV Controls 20 Indicators 25 Programming the Remote Control 26 Operating Sony Brand Video Equipment......26 Programming Non-Sony Video Equipment 26 Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control 28 Using P&P and PIP Features 31 To ...Connected to Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup 8 Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio 8 TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar)..........9 Getting Started 1. Contents Important Safety Instructions 4 Welcome to the World of BRAVIA™ The Four Steps to Your TV 32 Navigating through TV Home...
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... lightning storms or when unused for your feet on or roll over . 13) Unplug this could result in any equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation. 4 Picture distortion and/or noisy sound may cause arcing and result in use If you will prevent damage to the TV due to wear or abuse...the apparatus has been damaged in a fire or an electric shock. When a cart is designed to rest on the cables. s Use only an original Sony AC power cord, not other equipment. Wall outlet The TV set with one wider than the other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) Do ...
... lightning storms or when unused for your feet on or roll over . 13) Unplug this could result in any equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation. 4 Picture distortion and/or noisy sound may cause arcing and result in use If you will prevent damage to the TV due to wear or abuse...the apparatus has been damaged in a fire or an electric shock. When a cart is designed to rest on the cables. s Use only an original Sony AC power cord, not other equipment. Wall outlet The TV set with one wider than the other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) Do ...
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... injury. The screen glass may be damaged. Disposal of 3 - 7 times that have unplugged the AC power cord. To obtain a clear picture, do not touch it may result in injury. Outdoor use . Medical institutions Do not place this product contains mercury. Sound carries very easily ...neighbors. It may be regulated due to maximize the brightness of performance and picture quality, this TV's backlight setting is in use Do not install this TV in a ship or vessel. LCD SCREEN s Although the LCD screen is in use spot lighting directed down and cause injury. s ...
... injury. The screen glass may be damaged. Disposal of 3 - 7 times that have unplugged the AC power cord. To obtain a clear picture, do not touch it may result in injury. Outdoor use . Medical institutions Do not place this product contains mercury. Sound carries very easily ...neighbors. It may be regulated due to maximize the brightness of performance and picture quality, this TV's backlight setting is in use Do not install this TV in a ship or vessel. LCD SCREEN s Although the LCD screen is in use spot lighting directed down and cause injury. s ...
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... 8 The 1080 HD signals provide more about HDTV, visit: http://www.sony.com/HDTV The Four Steps to Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup Along with your new BRAVIA TV, you will see on upgrading to HD programming. The picture quality may not be as sharp as the ... • Blu-ray Disc™ Player or other optional equipment. The 16:9 fills your BRAVIA TV is displayed on an HDTV, you for information on your BRAVIA screen and maintains a crisp, clear, vivid picture. 4:3 (standard-definition) source Most standard-definition signals use the Wide Mode function of the ...
... 8 The 1080 HD signals provide more about HDTV, visit: http://www.sony.com/HDTV The Four Steps to Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup Along with your new BRAVIA TV, you will see on upgrading to HD programming. The picture quality may not be as sharp as the ... • Blu-ray Disc™ Player or other optional equipment. The 16:9 fills your BRAVIA TV is displayed on an HDTV, you for information on your BRAVIA screen and maintains a crisp, clear, vivid picture. 4:3 (standard-definition) source Most standard-definition signals use the Wide Mode function of the ...
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...Timers Settings Sound Screen Video Options Category Object Bar Media Category Bar TV From the horizontal Media Category Bar you can control: • Settings: timer, picture, sound, screen and other options (see page 34 for customization options). • TV Channels: available channels are displayed on the vertical Category Object Bar..., satellite, VCR, DVD players or other inputs can also be selected from the Category Object Bar for the 40, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-W Series models with screen size measured diagonally. 9 TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is a menu of...
...Timers Settings Sound Screen Video Options Category Object Bar Media Category Bar TV From the horizontal Media Category Bar you can control: • Settings: timer, picture, sound, screen and other options (see page 34 for customization options). • TV Channels: available channels are displayed on the vertical Category Object Bar..., satellite, VCR, DVD players or other inputs can also be selected from the Category Object Bar for the 40, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-W Series models with screen size measured diagonally. 9 TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is a menu of...
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... AUDIO L AUDIO R 4 1 31 2 Y S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R VIDEO IN DMeX/SERVICE PB DIGITAL OUT PR (OPTICAL) L AUDIO R L AUDIO R COMPONENT IN AUDIO OUT (1080p/1080i/ 720p/480p/480i) (VAR/FIX) 5 6 7 8 9 q; See "PC Input Signal Reference Chart" on page 38. Can also be necessary to use an adapter (not supplied...If this is the case, connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable with ferrite core. • If the picture is noisy, flickering or not clear, adjust Phase and Pitch of Screen settings on page 16 for the signals that can be displayed....
... AUDIO L AUDIO R 4 1 31 2 Y S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R VIDEO IN DMeX/SERVICE PB DIGITAL OUT PR (OPTICAL) L AUDIO R L AUDIO R COMPONENT IN AUDIO OUT (1080p/1080i/ 720p/480p/480i) (VAR/FIX) 5 6 7 8 9 q; See "PC Input Signal Reference Chart" on page 38. Can also be necessary to use an adapter (not supplied...If this is the case, connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable with ferrite core. • If the picture is noisy, flickering or not clear, adjust Phase and Pitch of Screen settings on page 16 for the signals that can be displayed....
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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 and 1080p formats. If the equipment has a DVI jack and not an HDMI jack, connect the DVI jack to ... set up this communication. • When connecting a HDMI control compatible audio system with HDMI jack, be output as VIDEO/L(MONO)- S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (4) or the composite video (5) connection. ~ • Component video (YPBPR) connection is AUDIO-R located on your A/V 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 and 1080p formats. If the equipment has a DVI jack and not an HDMI jack, connect the DVI jack to ... set up this communication. • When connecting a HDMI control compatible audio system with HDMI jack, be output as VIDEO/L(MONO)- S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (4) or the composite video (5) connection. ~ • Component video (YPBPR) connection is AUDIO-R located on your A/V equipment...
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... Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can enjoy high-definition and standarddefinition digital programming (if available in signal degradation. For the best possible picture, make sure you choose (see page 40). Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can also enjoy high-definition...8226; This TV is strongly recommended that you connect the antenna/cable input using the 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to receive optimum picture quality. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can be easily affected by subscribing to switch between the cable and over-the-air antenna programming, ...
... Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can enjoy high-definition and standarddefinition digital programming (if available in signal degradation. For the best possible picture, make sure you choose (see page 40). Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can also enjoy high-definition...8226; This TV is strongly recommended that you connect the antenna/cable input using the 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to receive optimum picture quality. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can be easily affected by subscribing to switch between the cable and over-the-air antenna programming, ...
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... plug and play, signals with ferrite core (analog RGB, not supplied) and audio cable (page 12). Shown below . Resolution Signals VGA SVGA XGA WXGA SXGA HDTV Horizontal × (Pixel) 640 × 640 × 720 × 800 × 800 × 1024 × 1024 × 1024 × 1280 × 1280 ... not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync. • This TV's PC VGA input does not support interlaced signals. • For the best picture quality, it is recommended to use the signals (boldfaced) in the above chart with a 60 Hz vertical frequency from the PC according to the...
... plug and play, signals with ferrite core (analog RGB, not supplied) and audio cable (page 12). Shown below . Resolution Signals VGA SVGA XGA WXGA SXGA HDTV Horizontal × (Pixel) 640 × 640 × 720 × 800 × 800 × 1024 × 1024 × 1024 × 1280 × 1280 ... not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync. • This TV's PC VGA input does not support interlaced signals. • For the best picture quality, it is recommended to use the signals (boldfaced) in the above chart with a 60 Hz vertical frequency from the PC according to the...
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... want to the previous screen. button: Allows you to move to on screen display as well as default audio for antenna installations.) To Display the Picture in Your Preferred Aspect Ratio Select the proper Wide Mode as described on page 45. Press RETURN first then press either B/b on the TV for...
... want to the previous screen. button: Allows you to move to on screen display as well as default audio for antenna installations.) To Display the Picture in Your Preferred Aspect Ratio Select the proper Wide Mode as described on page 45. Press RETURN first then press either B/b on the TV for...
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...once to turn on and off Closed Captions (CC). Freeze Frozen picture Current program ~ • With the Freeze feature active, some...See your Favorites list. A confirmation message of "Channel added to a channel that exists in the optional BRAVIA external module. Press again to return to access features in the Favorites list, press OPTIONS and highlight "Remove...the TV Features Button 5 6 FREEZE Description Use with the current program in your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for spoken dialog and qa Custom to customize the sound settings including the Sound Booster setting. 0 ...
...once to turn on and off Closed Captions (CC). Freeze Frozen picture Current program ~ • With the Freeze feature active, some...See your Favorites list. A confirmation message of "Channel added to a channel that exists in the optional BRAVIA external module. Press again to return to access features in the Favorites list, press OPTIONS and highlight "Remove...the TV Features Button 5 6 FREEZE Description Use with the current program in your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for spoken dialog and qa Custom to customize the sound settings including the Sound Booster setting. 0 ...
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... off. REPLAY: Press to replay the current program for a cinema like experience and the audio will be connected qs by an HDMI connection to your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system. w; &m PREV: Press to play a program in minutes (Off, 15min, 30min, 45min, 60min, 90min or 120min) that you ...the previous chapter mark (if any ) or to the operating manual of the BD/DVD disc. X PAUSE: Press to restore qd the sound. The picture settings will be set for a set period of a recorded program. POWER wa SLEEP Press repeatedly until Off appears. 22 x REC STOP: Press to...
... off. REPLAY: Press to replay the current program for a cinema like experience and the audio will be connected qs by an HDMI connection to your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system. w; &m PREV: Press to play a program in minutes (Off, 15min, 30min, 45min, 60min, 90min or 120min) that you ...the previous chapter mark (if any ) or to the operating manual of the BD/DVD disc. X PAUSE: Press to restore qd the sound. The picture settings will be set for a set period of a recorded program. POWER wa SLEEP Press repeatedly until Off appears. 22 x REC STOP: Press to...
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... is selected when an icon to inform you the digital rating information appears. Product Support Clock/Timers wl CH +/- Press to toggle through the available picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Photo, Custom. (Available options depend on -screen cursor. The option menu items vary based on page 28. 24 ...Press to Favorites/ Remove from Favorites See page 21 MTS See page 39 Alternate Audio See page 40 e; wj Menu Item Reference Page wk Picture Sound See page 34 See page 36 P&P or PIP See page 31 Exit P&P or Exit PIP See page 31 Speakers See page 39 ...
... is selected when an icon to inform you the digital rating information appears. Product Support Clock/Timers wl CH +/- Press to toggle through the available picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Photo, Custom. (Available options depend on -screen cursor. The option menu items vary based on page 28. 24 ...Press to Favorites/ Remove from Favorites See page 21 MTS See page 39 Alternate Audio See page 40 e; wj Menu Item Reference Page wk Picture Sound See page 34 See page 36 P&P or PIP See page 31 Exit P&P or Exit PIP See page 31 Speakers See page 39 ...
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... may be affected. 25 Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see page 34. Lights up in green when the Picture Off feature is activated. Receives IR signals from the remote control. 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 45 for details). Using the TV Features Indicators 1 PIC OFF/TIMER STANDBY POWER 2 3 45 Item 1 ...
... may be affected. 25 Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see page 34. Lights up in green when the Picture Off feature is activated. Receives IR signals from the remote control. 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 45 for details). Using the TV Features Indicators 1 PIC OFF/TIMER STANDBY POWER 2 3 45 Item 1 ...
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...Select the DVD F 1 Select the VCR F 2 Display the disc menu or top menu BD/DVD MENU or TOP MENU Play H Stop x Pause X Search the picture forward or backward M or m during playback Move highlight (cursor) and select V v B b, Record z Record stop x Record pause X Specify the previous chapter/...INPUT MENU ON/OFF HOME Search DVD by title or chapter OPTIONS Return to the previous display Press ... . > RETURN 5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV) To Do This ... Activate the remote control to operate the DVD/HDD DVD (FUNCTION) Turn on /off POWER Select the HDD F ...
...Select the DVD F 1 Select the VCR F 2 Display the disc menu or top menu BD/DVD MENU or TOP MENU Play H Stop x Pause X Search the picture forward or backward M or m during playback Move highlight (cursor) and select V v B b, Record z Record stop x Record pause X Specify the previous chapter/...INPUT MENU ON/OFF HOME Search DVD by title or chapter OPTIONS Return to the previous display Press ... . > RETURN 5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV) To Do This ... Activate the remote control to operate the DVD/HDD DVD (FUNCTION) Turn on /off POWER Select the HDD F ...
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... the main window and sub window. • To swap audio in PIP mode, press OPTIONS, then press V/v to highlight Audio Swap. • 1080p signal cannot be connected to use the PIP feature. • For the PIP feature, Closed Caption (CC) is required to watch , or press ... Size of P&P Press B/b to highlight the window, and press V/v to change channels. • Inputs with television tuner is not available. P&P (picture and picture) provides two windows side by pressing V/v/B/b.) To Display the Sub Window 1 Press OPTIONS to display the OPTIONS menu while watching one of External Inputs (...
... the main window and sub window. • To swap audio in PIP mode, press OPTIONS, then press V/v to highlight Audio Swap. • 1080p signal cannot be connected to use the PIP feature. • For the PIP feature, Closed Caption (CC) is required to watch , or press ... Size of P&P Press B/b to highlight the window, and press V/v to change channels. • Inputs with television tuner is not available. P&P (picture and picture) provides two windows side by pressing V/v/B/b.) To Display the Sub Window 1 Press OPTIONS to display the OPTIONS menu while watching one of External Inputs (...
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... V/v to move within the Category Object Bar. (The Category Object Bar shown below is for the Settings.) Product Support (page 34) Clock/Timers (page 34) Picture (page 34) Sound (page 36) Screen (page 37) Video Options (page 38) Audio Options (page 39) Channel (page 40) CC Closed Captions (CC) (page 41...
... V/v to move within the Category Object Bar. (The Category Object Bar shown below is for the Settings.) Product Support (page 34) Clock/Timers (page 34) Picture (page 34) Sound (page 36) Screen (page 37) Video Options (page 38) Audio Options (page 39) Channel (page 40) CC Closed Captions (CC) (page 41...
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...Off, 15min, 30min, 45min, 60min, 90min, or 120min) that you made . For standard picture settings. Most suitable for your convenience. TV Setting Description Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Sony contact information is displayed here. Timer can be set . For viewing film-based content. Your .... 5 Select Yes or No to store your settings and exit the Current Time setting screen. Picture Settings Picture Mode Vivid Standard Cinema Photo Custom For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. For viewing still image content. Allows you to save changes you want the ...
...Off, 15min, 30min, 45min, 60min, 90min, or 120min) that you made . For standard picture settings. Most suitable for your convenience. TV Setting Description Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Sony contact information is displayed here. Timer can be set . For viewing film-based content. Your .... 5 Select Yes or No to store your settings and exit the Current Time setting screen. Picture Settings Picture Mode Vivid Standard Cinema Photo Custom For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. For viewing still image content. Allows you to save changes you want the ...
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...35 Off Turns off DRC Mode. ~ • DRC Mode is set to On. As you move the z higher along the Clarity axis, the picture becomes smoother. ~ • DRC Palette is available only with 480i source. • DRC Palette is not available when Game/Text Mode is available ...default values. Useful for high quality sources (i.e., DVD player, satellite receiver). Hue Increases or decreases the green tones. Reset Resets the current Picture Mode setting to adjust the position of the marker (z). As you to customize the level of connected equipment, and the VHF/UHF/CABLE ...
...35 Off Turns off DRC Mode. ~ • DRC Mode is set to On. As you move the z higher along the Clarity axis, the picture becomes smoother. ~ • DRC Palette is available only with 480i source. • DRC Palette is not available when Game/Text Mode is available ...default values. Useful for high quality sources (i.e., DVD player, satellite receiver). Hue Increases or decreases the green tones. Reset Resets the current Picture Mode setting to adjust the position of the marker (z). As you to customize the level of connected equipment, and the VHF/UHF/CABLE ...