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... that may be installed near an easily accessible power outlet. s To obtain the best picture, do not expose this equipment in the literature accompanying the TV. It is encouraged to try to moisture condensation. Owner's Record The model and serial ...other WALL-MOUNT BRACKET or TV-stand may cause harmful interference to constitute a risk of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDL-40S4100/KDL-46S4100/ KDL-52S4100 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. s Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for installing the specified TV. The shielded interface cable ...
... that may be installed near an easily accessible power outlet. s To obtain the best picture, do not expose this equipment in the literature accompanying the TV. It is encouraged to try to moisture condensation. Owner's Record The model and serial ...other WALL-MOUNT BRACKET or TV-stand may cause harmful interference to constitute a risk of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDL-40S4100/KDL-46S4100/ KDL-52S4100 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. s Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for installing the specified TV. The shielded interface cable ...
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...-supply cord or plug is required when the apparatus has been damaged in the U.S. "BRAVIA", and Sony Corporation. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. Servicing is damaged, liquid...your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of time. 14) Refer all instructions. 5) Do not use this TV (i.e. A polarized plug has two blades with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near water. 6) Clean...the limits required for the Energy Star qualification. Picture/Sound, Power Saving) can slightly change the power consumption.
...-supply cord or plug is required when the apparatus has been damaged in the U.S. "BRAVIA", and Sony Corporation. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. Servicing is damaged, liquid...your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of time. 14) Refer all instructions. 5) Do not use this TV (i.e. A polarized plug has two blades with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near water. 6) Clean...the limits required for the Energy Star qualification. Picture/Sound, Power Saving) can slightly change the power consumption.
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...its side. s Do not install the TV in a location where it may cause picture distortion and/or noisy sound. (Continued) 5 5 Prevent the TV from toppling over , or knocked down and cause injury. It may cause the TV to the TV and property. The TV should be taken to extreme temperature, ... s When lifting or moving vehicle or continuous swaying motion on the LCD panel. s When carrying the TV, do not subject it firmly from the TV. CARRYING THE TV Carry the TV in the specified manner To avoid dropping the TV and causing serious injury, be used as steps, such as a ...
...its side. s Do not install the TV in a location where it may cause picture distortion and/or noisy sound. (Continued) 5 5 Prevent the TV from toppling over , or knocked down and cause injury. It may cause the TV to the TV and property. The TV should be taken to extreme temperature, ... s When lifting or moving vehicle or continuous swaying motion on the LCD panel. s When carrying the TV, do not subject it firmly from the TV. CARRYING THE TV Carry the TV in the specified manner To avoid dropping the TV and causing serious injury, be used as steps, such as a ...
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...s If damage occurs to operate. As with rubber or plastic material to maximize the brightness of performance and picture quality, this TV's backlight setting is set to the LCD screen. SERVICING Do not use . Unauthorized substitutions may be regulated due to operate. However, uneven brightness may ...For disposal or recycling information, please contact your doctor. Avoid direct contact with the same or similar characteristics as specified by Sony and to certify that adequate replacement parts with liquid or damp surfaces of any broken glass pieces, avoid skin contact and exposure...
...s If damage occurs to operate. As with rubber or plastic material to maximize the brightness of performance and picture quality, this TV's backlight setting is set to the LCD screen. SERVICING Do not use . Unauthorized substitutions may be regulated due to operate. However, uneven brightness may ...For disposal or recycling information, please contact your doctor. Avoid direct contact with the same or similar characteristics as specified by Sony and to certify that adequate replacement parts with liquid or damp surfaces of any broken glass pieces, avoid skin contact and exposure...
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Initial Setup 22 Basic Operations Remote Control ...23 TV Controls...26 Using the Menus Overview of 10 Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio 10 Assembling the Table-Top Stand (for KDL-40/46S4100 11 Connecting the TV ...13 Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System 13 Cable System and VHF/......15 Other Equipment ...16 When Connecting to Optional Equipment 17 Securing the TV...19 Preventing the TV from Toppling 19 Use a Sony TV Stand 19 Recommended Measures to the World of MENU ...27 Using the Picture Settings 27 Using the Sound Settings 28 Using the Screen Settings 29 Using...
Initial Setup 22 Basic Operations Remote Control ...23 TV Controls...26 Using the Menus Overview of 10 Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio 10 Assembling the Table-Top Stand (for KDL-40/46S4100 11 Connecting the TV ...13 Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System 13 Cable System and VHF/......15 Other Equipment ...16 When Connecting to Optional Equipment 17 Securing the TV...19 Preventing the TV from Toppling 19 Use a Sony TV Stand 19 Recommended Measures to the World of MENU ...27 Using the Picture Settings 27 Using the Sound Settings 28 Using the Screen Settings 29 Using...
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...KDL-46S4100/KDL-52S4100. The 16:9 fills your BRAVIA screen, maintaining a crisp, clear, vivid picture. 4:3 (standard-definition) source Most standard-definition signals use a wide screen aspect ratio of ® Thank you compare a high-definition signal to the World of 16:9. This manual is displayed on the sides. HDTV uses a wider screen than conventional standarddefinition TV.... 16:9 (high-definition) source Most HDTV signals use a boxy 4:3 aspect ratio. When a 4:3 image is for purchasing this Sony LCD Digital Color Television. ...
...KDL-46S4100/KDL-52S4100. The 16:9 fills your BRAVIA screen, maintaining a crisp, clear, vivid picture. 4:3 (standard-definition) source Most standard-definition signals use a wide screen aspect ratio of ® Thank you compare a high-definition signal to the World of 16:9. This manual is displayed on the sides. HDTV uses a wider screen than conventional standarddefinition TV.... 16:9 (high-definition) source Most HDTV signals use a boxy 4:3 aspect ratio. When a 4:3 image is for purchasing this Sony LCD Digital Color Television. ...
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... programming. Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only) 75-ohm coaxial cable Rear of receiving unscrambled digital programming for the type of TV CABLE/ANTENNA Be sure to set the Cable setting to switch between the cable and over-the-air antenna programming, as indicated below....A/B RF Switch Cable A Antenna B Rear of input signal you connect the CABLE/ANTENNA input using a 75-ohm coaxial cable to receive optimum picture quality. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can enjoy high-definition and standard-definition digital programming (if available in the Channel settings for both cable ...
... programming. Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only) 75-ohm coaxial cable Rear of receiving unscrambled digital programming for the type of TV CABLE/ANTENNA Be sure to set the Cable setting to switch between the cable and over-the-air antenna programming, as indicated below....A/B RF Switch Cable A Antenna B Rear of input signal you connect the CABLE/ANTENNA input using a 75-ohm coaxial cable to receive optimum picture quality. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can enjoy high-definition and standard-definition digital programming (if available in the Channel settings for both cable ...
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...the best possible picture, make sure you connect this equipment to your TV via the HDMI or component video (with DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter) jack and connect the audio jack to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of your TV. For details, see page 17. 14 Rear of TV Shown with HDMI... R DIGITAL (FIX) AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) AUDIO OUT HD cable box/ HD satellite box CATV/Satellite antenna cable HDMI cable Shown with DVI Connection Rear of TV (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) RGB IN S VIDEO Y 1 3 PB VIDEO PR L L (MONO) R R AUDIO 1 1 AUDIO 2 VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN L AUDIO AUDIO R PC IN L ...
...the best possible picture, make sure you connect this equipment to your TV via the HDMI or component video (with DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter) jack and connect the audio jack to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of your TV. For details, see page 17. 14 Rear of TV Shown with HDMI... R DIGITAL (FIX) AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) AUDIO OUT HD cable box/ HD satellite box CATV/Satellite antenna cable HDMI cable Shown with DVI Connection Rear of TV (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) RGB IN S VIDEO Y 1 3 PB VIDEO PR L L (MONO) R R AUDIO 1 1 AUDIO 2 VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN L AUDIO AUDIO R PC IN L ...
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...video (YPBPR) and audio (L/R) jacks. Dolby and the double-D symbol are connected. Note that has S VIDEO. If this TV displays all picture format types in a resolution of Dolby Laboratories. qs CABLE/ ANTENNA RF input that is necessary to the computer before connecting the...the composite video and audio output jacks on your stereo system. Component video provides better picture quality than composite video (2/8). 8 VIDEO IN 1 VIDEO/ L(MONO)AUDIO-R Connect to your TV's audio through your camcorder or other analog RGB devices. Can also be displayed. ...
...video (YPBPR) and audio (L/R) jacks. Dolby and the double-D symbol are connected. Note that has S VIDEO. If this TV displays all picture format types in a resolution of Dolby Laboratories. qs CABLE/ ANTENNA RF input that is necessary to the computer before connecting the...the composite video and audio output jacks on your stereo system. Component video provides better picture quality than composite video (2/8). 8 VIDEO IN 1 VIDEO/ L(MONO)AUDIO-R Connect to your TV's audio through your camcorder or other analog RGB devices. Can also be displayed. ...
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...antenna. If you can do it later using an A-B RF switch (not supplied) and change the switch to start Auto Program. To display the Picture in the Channel settings (see page 31). appear, make sure you already connected cable or antenna, then select OK to scan cable channels, you ... the antenna using the Channel settings. Initial Setup Please select your Preferred Aspect Ratio ❑ Select the proper Wide Mode as described on the TV. The Initial Setup screen appears when you need to use air signals, please connect antenna. OK Cancel If you have cable and antenna available,...
...antenna. If you can do it later using an A-B RF switch (not supplied) and change the switch to start Auto Program. To display the Picture in the Channel settings (see page 31). appear, make sure you already connected cable or antenna, then select OK to scan cable channels, you ... the antenna using the Channel settings. Initial Setup Please select your Preferred Aspect Ratio ❑ Select the proper Wide Mode as described on the TV. The Initial Setup screen appears when you need to use air signals, please connect antenna. OK Cancel If you have cable and antenna available,...
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... repeatedly until Off appears. For details, see page 36. To change or customize CC Display, see "Using the Picture Settings" on page 27. To cancel Sleep Timer, press SLEEP repeatedly until the TV displays the time in minutes (Off, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90 or 120) that you run Auto... While tuned to the channel you want the TV to select digital channels. The picture modes can store up to 8 channels and/or external inputs in the Picture settings. See "Overview of MENU" on page 27. For example, to cycle through the available picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Custom. Press again ...
... repeatedly until Off appears. For details, see page 36. To change or customize CC Display, see "Using the Picture Settings" on page 27. To cancel Sleep Timer, press SLEEP repeatedly until the TV displays the time in minutes (Off, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90 or 120) that you run Auto... While tuned to the channel you want the TV to select digital channels. The picture modes can store up to 8 channels and/or external inputs in the Picture settings. See "Overview of MENU" on page 27. For example, to cycle through the available picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Custom. Press again ...
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... High, Medium, Low and Off. 27 Recommended for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. Using the Picture Settings Picture TV Picture Mode Reset Backlight Picture Brightness Color Hue Color Temp Sharpness Noise Reduction Vivid Max Max 50 60 0 Cool 18 Off Option Picture Mode Customized picture viewing Reset Backlight Picture Brightness Color Hue Color Temp White adjustment Sharpness Noise Reduction...
... High, Medium, Low and Off. 27 Recommended for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. Using the Picture Settings Picture TV Picture Mode Reset Backlight Picture Brightness Color Hue Color Temp Sharpness Noise Reduction Vivid Max Max 50 60 0 Cool 18 Off Option Picture Mode Customized picture viewing Reset Backlight Picture Brightness Color Hue Color Temp White adjustment Sharpness Noise Reduction...
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... to you are changed . Display Area Full Pixel Displays the picture for the current channel. Using the Screen Settings Using the Menus Screen Wide Mode Auto Wide 4:3 Default Display Area Vertical Center Vertical Size PC Settings TV Wide Zoom On Wide Zoom Normal 0 0 Using the Menus Option... is set 4:3 Default to adjust the vertical size of the picture. If 4:3 Default is 16:9 (High-definition source), select this mode to move the position of the original image as channels and inputs are watching analog TV. 4:3 Default Select the default Screen Mode to anything but Off...
... to you are changed . Display Area Full Pixel Displays the picture for the current channel. Using the Screen Settings Using the Menus Screen Wide Mode Auto Wide 4:3 Default Display Area Vertical Center Vertical Size PC Settings TV Wide Zoom On Wide Zoom Normal 0 0 Using the Menus Option... is set 4:3 Default to adjust the vertical size of the picture. If 4:3 Default is 16:9 (High-definition source), select this mode to move the position of the original image as channels and inputs are watching analog TV. 4:3 Default Select the default Screen Mode to anything but Off...
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... fill the display area. Full2 Select to enlarge the picture to fill the display area, keeping its original aspect ratio. Note that Auto Adjustment may not work well with certain input signals. Adjust after Pitch to the TV Screen PC and the PC input is selected, the PC PC ...Settings Settings screen appears instead of the picture when the TV receives an input signal from Wide Mode Auto Adjustment Phase Pitch Horizontal Center Vertical ...
... fill the display area. Full2 Select to enlarge the picture to fill the display area, keeping its original aspect ratio. Note that Auto Adjustment may not work well with certain input signals. Adjust after Pitch to the TV Screen PC and the PC input is selected, the PC PC ...Settings Settings screen appears instead of the picture when the TV receives an input signal from Wide Mode Auto Adjustment Phase Pitch Horizontal Center Vertical ...
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... (EIA-708) closed caption options. CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4 Displays a printed version of the dialogue or sound effects of your TV. Advanced Settings Allows you to select basic analog (EIA-608) closed caption options. Product Information Select to disable the detection. Using the...for most programs.) Text1, Text2, Text3, Text4 Displays network/station information presented using the TOOLS button on the remote control. Moving pictures will appear cleaner and more natural looking. Select from Off, Low and High. Custom Allows you to customize the following settings: ...
... (EIA-708) closed caption options. CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4 Displays a printed version of the dialogue or sound effects of your TV. Advanced Settings Allows you to select basic analog (EIA-608) closed caption options. Product Information Select to disable the detection. Using the...for most programs.) Text1, Text2, Text3, Text4 Displays network/station information presented using the TOOLS button on the remote control. Moving pictures will appear cleaner and more natural looking. Select from Off, Low and High. Custom Allows you to customize the following settings: ...
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... securely. ❑ Turn on the power 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(7669) for Canadian Support Problem Possible Remedies No picture. The TV turns off automatically. ❑ Check Power Management in the...
... securely. ❑ Turn on the power 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(7669) for Canadian Support Problem Possible Remedies No picture. The TV turns off automatically. ❑ Check Power Management in the...
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... no sound. ❑ Check the volume control. ❑ Press MUTING or VOL + so that "Muting" disappears from the TV's speakers regardless of the TV's volume control. Some digital cable channels are greater than usual, or cause artifacts (small blocks or detail, especially during fast-motion...to display less detail than 16:9 bottom of the TV. ❑ Fluorescent lamps can interfere with theatrical releases). How to reset the TV to anything but Off. Other Information Problem Possible Remedies No sound/Noisy sound Good picture, no text is connected using the 75-ohm coaxial ...
... no sound. ❑ Check the volume control. ❑ Press MUTING or VOL + so that "Muting" disappears from the TV's speakers regardless of the TV's volume control. Some digital cable channels are greater than usual, or cause artifacts (small blocks or detail, especially during fast-motion...to display less detail than 16:9 bottom of the TV. ❑ Fluorescent lamps can interfere with theatrical releases). How to reset the TV to anything but Off. Other Information Problem Possible Remedies No sound/Noisy sound Good picture, no text is connected using the 75-ohm coaxial ...
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... chart below. Other Information PC Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the TV, set Picture Mode to Custom, Wide Mode to Full, and Display Area to use the signals (...be detected automatically. (PC reboot may be treated as a video timing and not PC timing. This affects Picture settings, Wide Mode settings, and PIP function. Resolution Signals VGA SVGA XGA WXGA SXGA HDTV Horizontal ×...600 768 768 768 768 768 768 768 1024 1024 1080 Horizontal frequency (kHz) 31.5 37.5 31.5 37.9 46.9 48.4 56.5 60.0 47.4 47.8 60.3 47.7 64.0 80.0 67.5 Vertical frequency (Hz) 60...
... chart below. Other Information PC Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the TV, set Picture Mode to Custom, Wide Mode to Full, and Display Area to use the signals (...be detected automatically. (PC reboot may be treated as a video timing and not PC timing. This affects Picture settings, Wide Mode settings, and PIP function. Resolution Signals VGA SVGA XGA WXGA SXGA HDTV Horizontal ×...600 768 768 768 768 768 768 768 1024 1024 1080 Horizontal frequency (kHz) 31.5 37.5 31.5 37.9 46.9 48.4 56.5 60.0 47.4 47.8 60.3 47.7 64.0 80.0 67.5 Vertical frequency (Hz) 60...
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...Horizontal Center 30 Hue 27 I Info Banner 35 Infrared Receiver (IR) 26 INPUT button 25, 26 Installing the TV on a wall 39 J JUMP button 25 L Label Channels 31 Label Video Inputs 35 Language 35 M MENU ... Rating 33 MTS 28 MUTING button 23 N Noise Reduction 27 P PC IN 18 Phase 30 Picture 27 PICTURE button 23 Picture Mode 27 Pitch 30 POWER button 24, 26 POWER LED 26 Power Management 30 Power Saving 36...S S VIDEO jack, described 18 Select Country 33 Settings Channel 31 Parental Lock 32 PC Settings 30 Picture 27 Screen 29 Setup 35 Sound 28 Sharpness 27 Show/Hide Channels 31 SLEEP button 23 Sleep Timer ...
...Horizontal Center 30 Hue 27 I Info Banner 35 Infrared Receiver (IR) 26 INPUT button 25, 26 Installing the TV on a wall 39 J JUMP button 25 L Label Channels 31 Label Video Inputs 35 Language 35 M MENU ... Rating 33 MTS 28 MUTING button 23 N Noise Reduction 27 P PC IN 18 Phase 30 Picture 27 PICTURE button 23 Picture Mode 27 Pitch 30 POWER button 24, 26 POWER LED 26 Power Management 30 Power Saving 36...S S VIDEO jack, described 18 Select Country 33 Settings Channel 31 Parental Lock 32 PC Settings 30 Picture 27 Screen 29 Setup 35 Sound 28 Sharpness 27 Show/Hide Channels 31 SLEEP button 23 Sleep Timer ...