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...HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. The TV Guide On Screen system is a joint program of the program schedule information or other countries. TV Guide, Picture/Sound, Light Sensor, Power Savings) can be liable for the accuracy... the limits required for the 40, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-Z5100 series models with the accuracy or availability of this TV. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of the TV. It meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by one or more of the...
...HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. The TV Guide On Screen system is a joint program of the program schedule information or other countries. TV Guide, Picture/Sound, Light Sensor, Power Savings) can be liable for the accuracy... the limits required for the 40, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-Z5100 series models with the accuracy or availability of this TV. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of the TV. It meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by one or more of the...
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...When you compare a high-definition signal to a standard definition signal, you need access to a Full HD Experience Set, Source, Sound, and Setup Along with Your BRAVIA TV To experience the stunning detail of your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires a source of HD programming, an HD sound system, and a proper connection ... equipment. Refer to the Quick Setup Guide, enclosed separately, for information on the remote control to HD programming. Introducing Your BRAVIA® TV Experiencing Stunning HD with your new BRAVIA TV, you will notice a big difference in picture quality.
...When you compare a high-definition signal to a standard definition signal, you need access to a Full HD Experience Set, Source, Sound, and Setup Along with Your BRAVIA TV To experience the stunning detail of your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires a source of HD programming, an HD sound system, and a proper connection ... equipment. Refer to the Quick Setup Guide, enclosed separately, for information on the remote control to HD programming. Introducing Your BRAVIA® TV Experiencing Stunning HD with your new BRAVIA TV, you will notice a big difference in picture quality.
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.... ➢ Broadband Internet Connectivity: BRAVIA Internet Video brings videos, movies and much more from DLNA CertifiedTM networked equipment or Sony USB equipment. Product Support Preferences Settings Picture & Display Sound Channel & Inputs Network TV 5 BRAVIA Internet Widgets allow you access to access photo, music, and video files from the Internet to access local weather, news...
.... ➢ Broadband Internet Connectivity: BRAVIA Internet Video brings videos, movies and much more from DLNA CertifiedTM networked equipment or Sony USB equipment. Product Support Preferences Settings Picture & Display Sound Channel & Inputs Network TV 5 BRAVIA Internet Widgets allow you access to access photo, music, and video files from the Internet to access local weather, news...
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... to attach the Table-Top Stand. The designated Sony wall-mount bracket model and TV stand model name(s) are available under the "Other Information" section of people; Look for safety and to avoid damages. • Ensure your TV to a wall right away. This may cause moisture...cable connection is very important for the attachment instructions taped to show poor picture and/or poor color. Getting Started Setting Up Your TV Some TV models are packaged with reflective wall and floor materials. • Avoid moving the TV from a cold area to a warm area. Sudden room temperature changes...
... to attach the Table-Top Stand. The designated Sony wall-mount bracket model and TV stand model name(s) are available under the "Other Information" section of people; Look for safety and to avoid damages. • Ensure your TV to a wall right away. This may cause moisture...cable connection is very important for the attachment instructions taped to show poor picture and/or poor color. Getting Started Setting Up Your TV Some TV models are packaged with reflective wall and floor materials. • Avoid moving the TV from a cold area to a warm area. Sudden room temperature changes...
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... connection also requires an additional audio connection using an Ethernet cable. For some Apple Macintosh computers, it may need to adjust the TV settings or your stereo system. 6 HDMI IN 1/2/3/4 HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all- You may be connected... an adapter is used as composite video input (VIDEO 1) or as a set the input type, press HOME, select Settings, then Channels & Inputs, then select Video/Component 1 Selection. 4 COMPONENT Component video provides better picture quality than the S Video and composite IN 2 video. L (MONO)- ...
... connection also requires an additional audio connection using an Ethernet cable. For some Apple Macintosh computers, it may need to adjust the TV settings or your stereo system. 6 HDMI IN 1/2/3/4 HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all- You may be connected... an adapter is used as composite video input (VIDEO 1) or as a set the input type, press HOME, select Settings, then Channels & Inputs, then select Video/Component 1 Selection. 4 COMPONENT Component video provides better picture quality than the S Video and composite IN 2 video. L (MONO)- ...
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... service or a highdefinition satellite service. Antenna B Set the Cable/Antenna setting found Rear of TV CABLE/ANTENNA under the Settings on the back of TV CATV/Satellite antenna cable HD cable box/ HD satellite box HDMI cable 10 This TV is strongly recommended that you choose. For the best possible picture, make sure you connect this equipment...
... service or a highdefinition satellite service. Antenna B Set the Cable/Antenna setting found Rear of TV CABLE/ANTENNA under the Settings on the back of TV CATV/Satellite antenna cable HD cable box/ HD satellite box HDMI cable 10 This TV is strongly recommended that you choose. For the best possible picture, make sure you connect this equipment...
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This affects Picture settings and Wide Mode settings. Shown with PC connection Use the TV as a monitor for your PC according to the right. This TV can also be connected to a PC with a DVI or HDMI output. (Refer to the supplied Quick Setup Guide.) Side panel PC IN RGB HD15-HD15 ... 2 Audio cable IN (stereo mini plugs) IN 3 IN 4 S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R 2 VIDEO IN PC Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the TV, set Scene Select to Graphics, Wide Mode to Full, and Display Area to Full Pixel. • Connect the PC IN jack to the PC using an...
This affects Picture settings and Wide Mode settings. Shown with PC connection Use the TV as a monitor for your PC according to the right. This TV can also be connected to a PC with a DVI or HDMI output. (Refer to the supplied Quick Setup Guide.) Side panel PC IN RGB HD15-HD15 ... 2 Audio cable IN (stereo mini plugs) IN 3 IN 4 S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R 2 VIDEO IN PC Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the TV, set Scene Select to Graphics, Wide Mode to Full, and Display Area to Full Pixel. • Connect the PC IN jack to the PC using an...
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... buttons listed below can also be switched to the DVD, AMP, or STB FUNCTION buttons of your TV (see page 43 for HDMI device is not selected). z ADVANCE: Press to advance forward a set period of time when playing back a recorded program. > NEXT: Press to advance forward to the ... chapter mark (if any ) or to live TV cache. < z REPLAY: Press to replay the current program for a set period of these FUNCTION buttons to turn on all Control for "Programming the Remote Control". PREV: Press to Small, Medium or Large. The picture settings will time out in fast rewind mode. x STOP...
... buttons listed below can also be switched to the DVD, AMP, or STB FUNCTION buttons of your TV (see page 43 for HDMI device is not selected). z ADVANCE: Press to advance forward a set period of time when playing back a recorded program. > NEXT: Press to advance forward to the ... chapter mark (if any ) or to live TV cache. < z REPLAY: Press to replay the current program for a set period of these FUNCTION buttons to turn on all Control for "Programming the Remote Control". PREV: Press to Small, Medium or Large. The picture settings will time out in fast rewind mode. x STOP...
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...selected by FUNCTION buttons. ql TV POWER Press to select the best picture and sound settings for the particular type of the connected equipment. Operating the TV Button Description DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT ...PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP 5 SCENE ql w; 6 BRAVIA INTERNET VIDEO Press to turn on and off the TV. qs Use with Sony...
...selected by FUNCTION buttons. ql TV POWER Press to select the best picture and sound settings for the particular type of the connected equipment. Operating the TV Button Description DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT ...PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP 5 SCENE ql w; 6 BRAVIA INTERNET VIDEO Press to turn on and off the TV. qs Use with Sony...
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.... 9 INPUT 0 HOME Press to display the list of external inputs is displayed. • Refer to page 40 for information about setting up in orange during the software upgrade. Press to Picture Off. Lights up in PC power saving mode or during a software upgrade. Item 1 Speaker 2 Light Sensor/.... Lights up /down either +/-. In the MENU screen, these buttons serve as its function may indicate that the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on and off the TV. In the MENU screen, this button serves to scan through channels, press and hold down buttons.
.... 9 INPUT 0 HOME Press to display the list of external inputs is displayed. • Refer to page 40 for information about setting up in orange during the software upgrade. Press to Picture Off. Lights up in PC power saving mode or during a software upgrade. Item 1 Speaker 2 Light Sensor/.... Lights up /down either +/-. In the MENU screen, these buttons serve as its function may indicate that the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on and off the TV. In the MENU screen, this button serves to scan through channels, press and hold down buttons.
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... are available from this menu screen called the TV Home Menu/XMB™ (XrossMediaBar). Product Support Preferences Settings Category Picture & Display Sound Channels & Inputs Network TV Item 1 Select a Category icon using the B/b buttons. 2 Highlight an Item using the V/v buttons. 3 Press item. Settings Preferences Customize TV features to access the TV Home Menu/XMB™. Press HOME to...
... are available from this menu screen called the TV Home Menu/XMB™ (XrossMediaBar). Product Support Preferences Settings Category Picture & Display Sound Channels & Inputs Network TV Item 1 Select a Category icon using the B/b buttons. 2 Highlight an Item using the V/v buttons. 3 Press item. Settings Preferences Customize TV features to access the TV Home Menu/XMB™. Press HOME to...
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...DLNA Certified media servers, and Sony USB Music connected equipment. Settings The Settings icon contains all of the channels list from this icon. External Inputs Highlight the External Inputs icon to customize your PC. You can select the TV Guide TV On Screen® icon located... at the top of the necessary configurations to select your connected home equipment inputs when watching a movie, playing a game, recording a program, or working on these icons. Sound for adjusting picture and display settings. Picture & Display for...
...DLNA Certified media servers, and Sony USB Music connected equipment. Settings The Settings icon contains all of the channels list from this icon. External Inputs Highlight the External Inputs icon to customize your PC. You can select the TV Guide TV On Screen® icon located... at the top of the necessary configurations to select your connected home equipment inputs when watching a movie, playing a game, recording a program, or working on these icons. Sound for adjusting picture and display settings. Picture & Display for...
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...the External Inputs to the TV. Then, select Manage Inputs. The Input menu consists of TV mode and other equipment connected to select the video source. You can label your External Inputs for instructions. 40 Picture Adjustments Sound Adjustments Background TV Motionflow Speakers Add to Favorites... 5 Press RETURN to exit the Background TV and return to the current channel or input. ~ • Background TV themes may also be saved to Label an Input 1 From the Settings icon on the...
...the External Inputs to the TV. Then, select Manage Inputs. The Input menu consists of TV mode and other equipment connected to select the video source. You can label your External Inputs for instructions. 40 Picture Adjustments Sound Adjustments Background TV Motionflow Speakers Add to Favorites... 5 Press RETURN to exit the Background TV and return to the current channel or input. ~ • Background TV themes may also be saved to Label an Input 1 From the Settings icon on the...
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You can manually change the Wide Mode setting while watching TV by pressing the WIDE button on the original signal source, a black frame or black bars may surround the picture. Full H Stretch This mode is only available with 480i or 480p sources. • H Stretch is not ... • Normal is only available with 720p, 1080i, 1080p and 1080/24p sources. (Continued) 41 For more information on customizing Wide Mode settings, refer to cycle through the available modes. 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source Standard-definition High-definition source source m Wide Zoom m Wide ...
You can manually change the Wide Mode setting while watching TV by pressing the WIDE button on the original signal source, a black frame or black bars may surround the picture. Full H Stretch This mode is only available with 480i or 480p sources. • H Stretch is not ... • Normal is only available with 720p, 1080i, 1080p and 1080/24p sources. (Continued) 41 For more information on customizing Wide Mode settings, refer to cycle through the available modes. 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source Standard-definition High-definition source source m Wide Zoom m Wide ...
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... fluorescent light may be watching the wrong input. • You may have accidentally pressed the MUTING button on your remote control; Contact Sony if you to enter a new password. refer to consider • Check the Input selection by pressing INPUT. Troubleshooting Many problems with...your customized settings including the Parental Lock setting. If you have young children or pets at home, check regularly to improper cable connection; If you have forgotten your TV. • Wipe the LCD screen gently with picture and sound quality are related to insure the TV is very...
... fluorescent light may be watching the wrong input. • You may have accidentally pressed the MUTING button on your remote control; Contact Sony if you to enter a new password. refer to consider • Check the Input selection by pressing INPUT. Troubleshooting Many problems with...your customized settings including the Parental Lock setting. If you have young children or pets at home, check regularly to improper cable connection; If you have forgotten your TV. • Wipe the LCD screen gently with picture and sound quality are related to insure the TV is very...