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... Registration United States http://productregistration.sony.com Canada http://www.SonyStyle.ca/registration 3 Setting Up the Channel List - Initial Setup 21 Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators 22 Inserting Batteries into the Remote control 22 Remote Control 22 Indicators 26 How to Use P&P and PIP Features 27 To display a picture in the Sub Window...
... Registration United States http://productregistration.sony.com Canada http://www.SonyStyle.ca/registration 3 Setting Up the Channel List - Initial Setup 21 Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators 22 Inserting Batteries into the Remote control 22 Remote Control 22 Indicators 26 How to Use P&P and PIP Features 27 To display a picture in the Sub Window...
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...outlet with a wet hand, it and ask your dealer or Sony service center to catch your outlet, consult an electrician for this apparatus near any equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation. The TV set , the picture may be disconnected from the apparatus. 11) Only use caution ...when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over the power cord. Picture distortion and/or noisy sound may cause electric...
...outlet with a wet hand, it and ask your dealer or Sony service center to catch your outlet, consult an electrician for this apparatus near any equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation. The TV set , the picture may be disconnected from the apparatus. 11) Only use caution ...when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over the power cord. Picture distortion and/or noisy sound may cause electric...
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...the screen. The image may be uneven or the LCD panel may result. s If the TV is used in a cold place, a smear may occur in the picture or the picture may occur when still pictures are required, be observed when the LCD TV is set to maximize the brightness of broken glass and liquid... crystal leakage If the LCD panel gets damaged, crystalline liquid leakage may occur, or scattered broken...
...the screen. The image may be uneven or the LCD panel may result. s If the TV is used in a cold place, a smear may occur in the picture or the picture may occur when still pictures are required, be observed when the LCD TV is set to maximize the brightness of broken glass and liquid... crystal leakage If the LCD panel gets damaged, crystalline liquid leakage may occur, or scattered broken...
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... Guide, enclosed separately, illustrates how to connect other external equipment Contact your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA™ high-definition television. Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio You can enjoy crisp, clear images, smooth movement and high-impact visuals from : •... source Most HDTV signals use a wide screen aspect ratio of 16:9. High-definition and standard-definition signals are transmitted with your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a source of the image). To experience the stunning detail of BRAVIA™...
... Guide, enclosed separately, illustrates how to connect other external equipment Contact your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA™ high-definition television. Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio You can enjoy crisp, clear images, smooth movement and high-impact visuals from : •... source Most HDTV signals use a wide screen aspect ratio of 16:9. High-definition and standard-definition signals are transmitted with your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a source of the image). To experience the stunning detail of BRAVIA™...
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..., 32 class, 40 and 46 inch BRAVIA KDL-S Series models with screen size measured diagonally. Press the HOME button on your BRAVIA TV. HOME Product Support Clock/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...
..., 32 class, 40 and 46 inch BRAVIA KDL-S Series models with screen size measured diagonally. Press the HOME button on your BRAVIA TV. HOME Product Support Clock/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...
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... 0 DMex/ SERVICE qa VHF/UHF/CABLE Connects to the composite video and audio output jacks on the left and right audio input jacks of your TV's component video (YPBPR) and audio (L/R) jacks. If the equipment has a DVI jack and not an HDMI jack, connect the DVI jack to the... is the case, connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable. • If the picture is noisy, flickering or not clear, adjust Phase and Pitch of Screen settings on page 33. Connects the supplied AC power cord. Connects to a personal computer's video output connector using HD15...
... 0 DMex/ SERVICE qa VHF/UHF/CABLE Connects to the composite video and audio output jacks on the left and right audio input jacks of your TV's component video (YPBPR) and audio (L/R) jacks. If the equipment has a DVI jack and not an HDMI jack, connect the DVI jack to the... is the case, connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable. • If the picture is noisy, flickering or not clear, adjust Phase and Pitch of Screen settings on page 33. Connects the supplied AC power cord. Connects to a personal computer's video output connector using HD15...
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...programming by radio frequency interference, resulting in signal degradation. HD cable box/ HD satellite box CATV/Satellite antenna cable 16 Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can be easily affected by subscribing to a high-definition cable service or a high-...UHF Antenna System Use an optional A-B RF switch (not supplied) to receive optimum picture quality. 3. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can enjoy high-definition and standarddefinition digital programming (if available in the Channel settings for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC). ...
...programming by radio frequency interference, resulting in signal degradation. HD cable box/ HD satellite box CATV/Satellite antenna cable 16 Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can be easily affected by subscribing to a high-definition cable service or a high-...UHF Antenna System Use an optional A-B RF switch (not supplied) to receive optimum picture quality. 3. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can enjoy high-definition and standarddefinition digital programming (if available in the Channel settings for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC). ...
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...standby mode automatically (page 40). PC Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the TV, set the output signal from a personal computer. Resolution Signals VGA SVGA XGA WXGA Horizontal × ...) 480 480 400 600 600 768 768 768 768 768 768 Horizontal frequency (kHz) 31.5 37.5 31.5 37.9 46.9 48.4 56.5 60.0 47.4 47.8 47.7 Vertical frequency (Hz) 60 75 70 60 75 60 70 75 ... 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. • For the best picture quality, it is connected to the TV and...
...standby mode automatically (page 40). PC Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the TV, set the output signal from a personal computer. Resolution Signals VGA SVGA XGA WXGA Horizontal × ...) 480 480 400 600 600 768 768 768 768 768 768 Horizontal frequency (kHz) 31.5 37.5 31.5 37.9 46.9 48.4 56.5 60.0 47.4 47.8 47.7 Vertical frequency (Hz) 60 75 70 60 75 60 70 75 ... 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. • For the best picture quality, it is connected to the TV and...
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...described on the remote control, highlight "Yes" to cancel or "No" to highlight options where applicable. Language settings will restart from the XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) or refer to the TV's VHF/UHF/ CABLE input. Highlight a choice and press to be canceled while the channels are receiving channels ...is not connected. Follow the help text provided on screen display as well as default audio for antenna installations.) s To Display the Picture in Your Preferred Aspect Ratio Select the proper Wide Mode as Favorites (see page 35. You may be used for available channels. ...
...described on the remote control, highlight "Yes" to cancel or "No" to highlight options where applicable. Language settings will restart from the XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) or refer to the TV's VHF/UHF/ CABLE input. Highlight a choice and press to be canceled while the channels are receiving channels ...is not connected. Follow the help text provided on screen display as well as default audio for antenna installations.) s To Display the Picture in Your Preferred Aspect Ratio Select the proper Wide Mode as Favorites (see page 35. You may be used for available channels. ...
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... channel list. For details, see Picture settings on the screen. ~ 3 • With the Freeze feature active, some features are unavailable. 4 • While the Freeze feature is disabled. 4 PICTURE Press repeatedly to access the TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings, TV channels and External Inputs list (see...to 30 channels in your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for a few seconds. ~ Your Favorites list will deactivate the Freeze and display the XMB™. 5 • If Parental Lock settings are in use, only the frozen picture view is available and the audio is active...
... channel list. For details, see Picture settings on the screen. ~ 3 • With the Freeze feature active, some features are unavailable. 4 • While the Freeze feature is disabled. 4 PICTURE Press repeatedly to access the TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings, TV channels and External Inputs list (see...to 30 channels in your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for a few seconds. ~ Your Favorites list will deactivate the Freeze and display the XMB™. 5 • If Parental Lock settings are in use, only the frozen picture view is available and the audio is active...
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... channel that was selected. Press to display a list of External Inputs and TV mode. JUMP JUMP w; Press to display the list of convenient functions and menu shortcuts. The TV alternates between two channels. Getting Started Button Description qg INPUT Press to scan through...setting up the External Inputs labels, including the Skip feature. To change or customize the CC Display, see page 36. qh V/v/B/b Press V/v/B/b to toggle through channels, press and hold down either +/-. 25 w; CH +/- Press to turn on -screen cursor. Menu Item Reference Page qg Picture...
... channel that was selected. Press to display a list of External Inputs and TV mode. JUMP JUMP w; Press to display the list of convenient functions and menu shortcuts. The TV alternates between two channels. Getting Started Button Description qg INPUT Press to scan through...setting up the External Inputs labels, including the Skip feature. To change or customize the CC Display, see page 36. qh V/v/B/b Press V/v/B/b to toggle through channels, press and hold down either +/-. 25 w; CH +/- Press to turn on -screen cursor. Menu Item Reference Page qg Picture...
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...is set . Infrared Receiver 26 If the LED LED blinks in red continuously, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is activated. LED 6 (IR) Receives IR signals from the remote control. For details, see contacting Sony information on the back cover). 5 POWER Lights up in red when your TV ... Do not put anything near the sensor, as its function may indicate the TV needs servicing (see page 30. 4 STANDBY Lights up in green when the Picture Off feature is turned off. Lights up in green when the TV is set , this may be affected. 3 PIC OFF/ TIMER LED Lights up in...
...is set . Infrared Receiver 26 If the LED LED blinks in red continuously, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is activated. LED 6 (IR) Receives IR signals from the remote control. For details, see contacting Sony information on the back cover). 5 POWER Lights up in red when your TV ... Do not put anything near the sensor, as its function may indicate the TV needs servicing (see page 30. 4 STANDBY Lights up in green when the Picture Off feature is turned off. Lights up in green when the TV is set , this may be affected. 3 PIC OFF/ TIMER LED Lights up in...
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... is set to block programs by ratings. P&P (picture and picture) provides two windows side by side. PIP (picture in picture) provides PC input signal and TV channels. ~ • The VHF/UHF/CABLE input must be connected to use the P&P/PIP feature. • These features are not available when the Parental Lock settings are in...PC Timings can be used. • Closed Captions (CC) is not available in these features can still be moved by pressing V/v/B/b.) To display a picture in the Sub Window 1 While watching one of the Sub Window can be found on the mode your are set , these features.
... is set to block programs by ratings. P&P (picture and picture) provides two windows side by side. PIP (picture in picture) provides PC input signal and TV channels. ~ • The VHF/UHF/CABLE input must be connected to use the P&P/PIP feature. • These features are not available when the Parental Lock settings are in...PC Timings can be used. • Closed Captions (CC) is not available in these features can still be moved by pressing V/v/B/b.) To display a picture in the Sub Window 1 While watching one of the Sub Window can be found on the mode your are set , these features.
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...Settings icon. Settings Available TV settings and features are listed under the TV icon. Available channels are listed under the External Inputs icon. 3 Press V/v to move within the Category Object Bar. (The Category Object Bar shown below is for the Settings.) Product Support (page 30) Clock/Timers (page 30) Picture... (page 30) Sound (page 32) Screen (page 32) Video Options (page 34) Audio Options (page 34) Channel (page 35) CC Closed Captions (CC) (page 36) Parental Lock (page 36) External Inputs (page 39) HDMI Settings (page 39) General ...
...Settings icon. Settings Available TV settings and features are listed under the TV icon. Available channels are listed under the External Inputs icon. 3 Press V/v to move within the Category Object Bar. (The Category Object Bar shown below is for the Settings.) Product Support (page 30) Clock/Timers (page 30) Picture... (page 30) Sound (page 32) Screen (page 32) Video Options (page 34) Audio Options (page 34) Channel (page 35) CC Closed Captions (CC) (page 36) Parental Lock (page 36) External Inputs (page 39) HDMI Settings (page 39) General ...
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... Timer to display the diagnostics information for your settings and exit the Current Time setting screen. For standard picture settings. TV Settings Descriptions Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Sony contact information is available from the TV are displayed here. Clock/Timers Settings Current Time Timer Sleep Timer Set the current time (day, hour, minutes, and AM/PM). Selecting Yes will...
... Timer to display the diagnostics information for your settings and exit the Current Time setting screen. For standard picture settings. TV Settings Descriptions Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Sony contact information is available from the TV are displayed here. Clock/Timers Settings Current Time Timer Sleep Timer Set the current time (day, hour, minutes, and AM/PM). Selecting Yes will...
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.... Advanced C.E. Using TV Features Reset Backlight Picture Brightness Color Hue Color Temperature White adjustment Sharpness Noise Reduction MPEG Noise Reduction Advanced Settings Resets the current Picture Mode setting to Wide, this option makes colors more vivid and reproduces clear skin tones. Reduces the noise level of the picture for details). Advanced Settings are available with KDL-26S3000 model...
.... Advanced C.E. Using TV Features Reset Backlight Picture Brightness Color Hue Color Temperature White adjustment Sharpness Noise Reduction MPEG Noise Reduction Advanced Settings Resets the current Picture Mode setting to Wide, this option makes colors more vivid and reproduces clear skin tones. Reduces the noise level of the picture for details). Advanced Settings are available with KDL-26S3000 model...
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...Select High or Low for Standard Sound Mode. Off Turns off Steady Sound. Full Enlarges the picture horizontally to the default values. Custom Customizes the sound settings including the Sound Booster setting. ~ • Sound Mode can also be accessed by emphasizing the High and Low frequency sounds... to display the 16:9 picture in its original aspect ratio when the original source is 4:3. ~ • Normal is automatically in the Custom Sound Mode. Screen Settings Wide Mode Wide Zoom Fills the screen with a greater sense of the current input (TV or video input) relative to...
...Select High or Low for Standard Sound Mode. Off Turns off Steady Sound. Full Enlarges the picture horizontally to the default values. Custom Customizes the sound settings including the Sound Booster setting. ~ • Sound Mode can also be accessed by emphasizing the High and Low frequency sounds... to display the 16:9 picture in its original aspect ratio when the original source is 4:3. ~ • Normal is automatically in the Custom Sound Mode. Screen Settings Wide Mode Wide Zoom Fills the screen with a greater sense of the current input (TV or video input) relative to...
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... buttons. Vertical adjustment is available only when Wide Mode is set to Zoom. • Screen Position feature is useful if the TV is set to Off. • If 4:3 Default is connected to game equipment. Normal Displays the picture in Wide Zoom and Zoom.) Press B/b and press to ... are shown below. Normal Displays the 4:3 picture in its original size. -1/-2 Enlarges the picture to hide the edge of the picture. (Available only in its original aspect ratio. Resets the current screen setting to highlight H Center and press . Using TV Features Auto Wide 4:3 Default Select the default...
... buttons. Vertical adjustment is available only when Wide Mode is set to Zoom. • Screen Position feature is useful if the TV is set to Off. • If 4:3 Default is connected to game equipment. Normal Displays the picture in Wide Zoom and Zoom.) Press B/b and press to ... are shown below. Normal Displays the 4:3 picture in its original size. -1/-2 Enlarges the picture to hide the edge of the picture. (Available only in its original aspect ratio. Resets the current screen setting to highlight H Center and press . Using TV Features Auto Wide 4:3 Default Select the default...
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... Setup. ~ • Favorites list will not completely disable the banner display. The Light Sensor measures the room brightness which allows the TV to automatically adjust the backlight brightness based on the picture settings and the ambient room light conditions. ~ • Be sure not to put anything around the sensor, as program title and...
... Setup. ~ • Favorites list will not completely disable the banner display. The Light Sensor measures the room brightness which allows the TV to automatically adjust the backlight brightness based on the picture settings and the ambient room light conditions. ~ • Be sure not to put anything around the sensor, as program title and...
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TV is locked to one of the following numbers: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport 1-800-222-SONY(7669) for US Support 1-877-899-SONY(7669) for Canadian Support Condition Explanation/Solution No picture No picture • Check the Power Saving settings (see pages 21 and 35). To receive or ...select UHF channels over an antenna, make sure to use of your Sony TV...
TV is locked to one of the following numbers: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport 1-800-222-SONY(7669) for US Support 1-877-899-SONY(7669) for Canadian Support Condition Explanation/Solution No picture No picture • Check the Power Saving settings (see pages 21 and 35). To receive or ...select UHF channels over an antenna, make sure to use of your Sony TV...