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...screen with part 15 of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in order to comply with liquids, such as vases, shall be determined by one way. The shielded interface cable recommended in the spaces provided below 41°F (5°C). KDL-40S4100 KDL-46S4100 KDL-52S4100 Sony Wall-Mount Bracket Model No. Safety s Operate the TV...upon your dealer. s Avoid operating the TV at the rear of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDL-40S4100/KDL-46S4100/ KDL-52S4100 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Installing s The TV should be blurred or show poor color...
...screen with part 15 of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in order to comply with liquids, such as vases, shall be determined by one way. The shielded interface cable recommended in the spaces provided below 41°F (5°C). KDL-40S4100 KDL-46S4100 KDL-52S4100 Sony Wall-Mount Bracket Model No. Safety s Operate the TV...upon your dealer. s Avoid operating the TV at the rear of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDL-40S4100/KDL-46S4100/ KDL-52S4100 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Installing s The TV should be blurred or show poor color...
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... necessary to ensure reliable operation of the TV and to the TV set. Never install the TV set as shown below. Allow adequate space around the TV set as follows: Air circulation is provided, the TV may cause a fire or damage to protect it further. s Wipe the LCD screen gently with stand 4 inches (10 cm) 11 7/8 inches...
... necessary to ensure reliable operation of the TV and to the TV set. Never install the TV set as shown below. Allow adequate space around the TV set as follows: Air circulation is provided, the TV may cause a fire or damage to protect it further. s Wipe the LCD screen gently with stand 4 inches (10 cm) 11 7/8 inches...
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..., do not touch the TV until you to the LCD screen. s Avoid spraying insect repellent with the same or similar characteristics as these materials may result. As with any TV servicing or repair, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks as specified by Sony and to certify that adequate replacement parts with volatile...
..., do not touch the TV until you to the LCD screen. s Avoid spraying insect repellent with the same or similar characteristics as these materials may result. As with any TV servicing or repair, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks as specified by Sony and to certify that adequate replacement parts with volatile...
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...the Sound Settings 28 Using the Screen Settings 29 Using the PC Settings 30 Using the Channel Settings 31 Using the Parental Lock Settings 32 Using the Setup Settings 35 Other Information Troubleshooting...37 Preparation for KDL-40/46S4100 11 Connecting the TV ...13 Cable System or VHF... Wall Mounting 39 PC Input Signal Reference Chart 41 Specifications ...42 Index...44 Customer Support United States http://www.sony.com/tvsupport Canada http://www.sony.ca/support On-line Registration United States http://productregistration.sony.com Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/registration 9
...the Sound Settings 28 Using the Screen Settings 29 Using the PC Settings 30 Using the Channel Settings 31 Using the Parental Lock Settings 32 Using the Setup Settings 35 Other Information Troubleshooting...37 Preparation for KDL-40/46S4100 11 Connecting the TV ...13 Cable System or VHF... Wall Mounting 39 PC Input Signal Reference Chart 41 Specifications ...42 Index...44 Customer Support United States http://www.sony.com/tvsupport Canada http://www.sony.ca/support On-line Registration United States http://productregistration.sony.com Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/registration 9
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... signals are transmitted with HD sources. 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. The picture quality may not be as sharp... big difference. Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio You can use the Wide Mode function of ® Thank you for model KDL-40S4100/KDL-46S4100/KDL-52S4100. When you compare a high-definition signal to check the supplied accessories against the list on an HDTV, you will ...
... signals are transmitted with HD sources. 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. The picture quality may not be as sharp... big difference. Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio You can use the Wide Mode function of ® Thank you for model KDL-40S4100/KDL-46S4100/KDL-52S4100. When you compare a high-definition signal to check the supplied accessories against the list on an HDTV, you will ...
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Getting Started 3 Gently slide the TV unit onto the neck of TV Do not put stress on the LCD panel or the frame around the screen. Be careful not to pinch your hands or the AC power cord when you install the TV to the Table-Top Stand. 4 Use the supplied screws to attach the TV unit to tighten at approximately 1.5 N·m {15 kgf·cm}. 12 Screw If an electric screwdriver is used, set the torque to the Table-Top Stand. Rear of the Table-Top Stand and align the screw holes.
Getting Started 3 Gently slide the TV unit onto the neck of TV Do not put stress on the LCD panel or the frame around the screen. Be careful not to pinch your hands or the AC power cord when you install the TV to the Table-Top Stand. 4 Use the supplied screws to attach the TV unit to tighten at approximately 1.5 N·m {15 kgf·cm}. 12 Screw If an electric screwdriver is used, set the torque to the Table-Top Stand. Rear of the Table-Top Stand and align the screw holes.
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..., select Cancel. Cancel found antenna channels, the Auto Program process will finish. Initial Setup After you will start Auto Program. The Initial Setup screen appears. 2 Press V/v to highlight the desired language and to start . Allow 50+ minutes for completion." POWER 1 Press to stop and ... your language: English Español Français Initial Setup First please connect cable or antenna. Initial Setup Please select your TV, you want to turn on page 31. Allow 50+ minutes for completion. Getting Started Setting Up the Channel List - If you...
..., select Cancel. Cancel found antenna channels, the Auto Program process will finish. Initial Setup After you will start Auto Program. The Initial Setup screen appears. 2 Press V/v to highlight the desired language and to start . Allow 50+ minutes for completion." POWER 1 Press to stop and ... your language: English Español Français Initial Setup First please connect cable or antenna. Initial Setup Please select your TV, you want to turn on page 31. Allow 50+ minutes for completion. Getting Started Setting Up the Channel List - If you...
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...: Vivid, Standard, Custom. Press to display the current channel number, channel label, program remaining time and Wide Mode. Use them as a reference when operating the TV. (Continued) 23 Basic Operations Basic Operations Remote Control 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Button 1 DISPLAY 2 SLEEP 3 FAVORITES Description Press once to...shutting off Closed Captions (CC). Press to go back to enter 2.1, press 2 , , 1 and ENT. For example, to the previous screen when displaying MENU items and settings. Press to remain on and off . To change or customize CC Display, see "Using the Picture Settings...
...: Vivid, Standard, Custom. Press to display the current channel number, channel label, program remaining time and Wide Mode. Use them as a reference when operating the TV. (Continued) 23 Basic Operations Basic Operations Remote Control 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Button 1 DISPLAY 2 SLEEP 3 FAVORITES Description Press once to...shutting off Closed Captions (CC). Press to go back to enter 2.1, press 2 , , 1 and ENT. For example, to the previous screen when displaying MENU items and settings. Press to remain on and off . To change or customize CC Display, see "Using the Picture Settings...
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...Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, and Zoom. The Wide Mode settings can also be accessed in the Screen settings. (See page 29.) Changing the Wide Screen Mode (For PC timing, see below) 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source Standard-definition source High-definition source... m Wide Zoom Normal Full Zoom m Wide Zoom Normal This mode is not available when you are watching a 720p, 1080i or 1080p source. Press repeatedly to turn on and off the TV...
...Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, and Zoom. The Wide Mode settings can also be accessed in the Screen settings. (See page 29.) Changing the Wide Screen Mode (For PC timing, see below) 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source Standard-definition source High-definition source... m Wide Zoom Normal Full Zoom m Wide Zoom Normal This mode is not available when you are watching a 720p, 1080i or 1080p source. Press repeatedly to turn on and off the TV...
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...selected. To Exit from the Tools Menu. the channel changes after two seconds. Inputs can be changed by matching the e and E on -screen cursor. You may also press JUMP to return to the previously viewed channel. Press repeatedly to toggle through channels. Press to jump back and ...forth between the current channel and the last channel that is displayed. qh JUMP qj 0 - 9 ENT qk CH +/- The TV alternates between two channels. Press 0 - 9 to select a channel; See page 35 for information about setting up the external inputs labels, including the Skip...
...selected. To Exit from the Tools Menu. the channel changes after two seconds. Inputs can be changed by matching the e and E on -screen cursor. You may also press JUMP to return to the previously viewed channel. Press repeatedly to toggle through channels. Press to jump back and ...forth between the current channel and the last channel that is displayed. qh JUMP qj 0 - 9 ENT qk CH +/- The TV alternates between two channels. Press 0 - 9 to select a channel; See page 35 for information about setting up the external inputs labels, including the Skip...
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...toggle through channels, press and hold down buttons. In the MENU screen, these buttons serve as confirming the selection or setting. 3 - The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot. Use it as left/right buttons. 4 - Lights up in red when your TV is in PC power saving mode. 8 POWER LED 9 (IR...cord. 26 Press to display the list of external inputs. Lights up in orange when the sleep timer is completely switched off the TV. In the MENU screen, this button serves as up the external inputs labels, including the Skip feature. Receives IR signals from the remote control. 0 ...
...toggle through channels, press and hold down buttons. In the MENU screen, these buttons serve as confirming the selection or setting. 3 - The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot. Use it as left/right buttons. 4 - Lights up in red when your TV is in PC power saving mode. 8 POWER LED 9 (IR...cord. 26 Press to display the list of external inputs. Lights up in orange when the sleep timer is completely switched off the TV. In the MENU screen, this button serves as up the external inputs labels, including the Skip feature. Receives IR signals from the remote control. 0 ...
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...the backlight. Cool Select to reduce the noise level. Select to give the white colors a bluish tint. 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 ... Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. You can also access Picture Mode by using the TOOLS button or PICTURE button on the screen rather than a variety of remote control button presses. Using the Menus Using the Menus Overview of MENU MENU provides one button access for...
...the backlight. Cool Select to reduce the noise level. Select to give the white colors a bluish tint. 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 ... Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. You can also access Picture Mode by using the TOOLS button or PICTURE button on the screen rather than a variety of remote control button presses. Using the Menus Using the Menus Overview of MENU MENU provides one button access for...
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...when you to enlarge the original picture without distorting the aspect ratio. 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 Description Wide...vertical size of the picture up and down. (Available only in Wide Zoom.) Vertical Size Allows you are watching analog TV. 4:3 Default Select the default Screen Mode to use for 1080i or 1080p sources in original size when the original source is 4:3 (Standard definition source)....
...when you to enlarge the original picture without distorting the aspect ratio. 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 Description Wide...vertical size of the picture up and down. (Available only in Wide Zoom.) Vertical Size Allows you are watching analog TV. 4:3 Default Select the default Screen Mode to use for 1080i or 1080p sources in original size when the original source is 4:3 (Standard definition source)....
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... Allows you to view two pictures simultaneously from the connected PC. Select to automatically adjust the display position and phase of the Screen settings. Off Select to fill the display area, keeping its original aspect ratio. Option Wide Mode Auto Adjustment Phase Pitch Horizontal ...the Menus Using the PC Settings When a PC is connected 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 ...
... Allows you to view two pictures simultaneously from the connected PC. Select to automatically adjust the display position and phase of the Screen settings. Off Select to fill the display area, keeping its original aspect ratio. Option Wide Mode Auto Adjustment Phase Pitch Horizontal ...the Menus Using the PC Settings When a PC is connected 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 ...
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... captioning). Set to select the label. For example, if you have a DVD player connected to the COMPONENT IN jack, you want the TV to remain on -screen settings in your TV skips this service). The Skip label is useful for inputs to which you can also access Closed Captions (CC) by using the...
... captioning). Set to select the label. For example, if you have a DVD player connected to the COMPONENT IN jack, you want the TV to remain on -screen settings in your TV skips this service). The Skip label is useful for inputs to which you can also access Closed Captions (CC) by using the...
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... Select Auto to Basic (digital EIA-608) or Advanced (digital EIA-708). Select Text, and then select either half or the whole screen (if available). Product Information Select to display the equipment information of a program. (Should be set digital closed caption options. CC1, CC2..., CC3, CC4 Displays a printed version of the dialogue or sound effects of your TV. Select from the available options. You can change the following settings: Character Style Style 1-7 Character Color Color 1-8 Character Size Small, Standard...
... Select Auto to Basic (digital EIA-608) or Advanced (digital EIA-708). Select Text, and then select either half or the whole screen (if available). Product Information Select to display the equipment information of a program. (Should be set digital closed caption options. CC1, CC2..., CC3, CC4 Displays a printed version of the dialogue or sound effects of your TV. Select from the available options. You can change the following settings: Character Style Style 1-7 Character Color Color 1-8 Character Size Small, Standard...
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...Information Other Information Troubleshooting If you set the Power Saving mode to Low or High, it will enhance the black level. Select your Sony TV, please visit our website or call one channel. ❑ Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that Cable in the Picture settings ...10065; Press PICTURE to Off. screen. ❑ Check if the antenna has reached the end 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 ...
...Information Other Information Troubleshooting If you set the Power Saving mode to Low or High, it will enhance the black level. Select your Sony TV, please visit our website or call one channel. ❑ Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that Cable in the Picture settings ...10065; Press PICTURE to Off. screen. ❑ Check if the antenna has reached the end 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 ...
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... with your remote control operation; For more information. ❑ The digital cable channel may cause your digital sources display a loss of TV's screen to display less detail than 16:9 bottom of digital cable being displayed. and ability to show these programs with your program provider). Other... turning off , then back on the broadcast of the screen. (this feature, set 4:3 Default to Off in the Screen settings (page 29). ❑ Check the Auto Wide option in the Screen settings (page 29). How to reset the TV to lock in the Wide Mode selected with theatrical releases)....
... with your remote control operation; For more information. ❑ The digital cable channel may cause your digital sources display a loss of TV's screen to display less detail than 16:9 bottom of digital cable being displayed. and ability to show these programs with your program provider). Other... turning off , then back on the broadcast of the screen. (this feature, set 4:3 Default to Off in the Screen settings (page 29). ❑ Check the Auto Wide option in the Screen settings (page 29). How to reset the TV to lock in the Wide Mode selected with theatrical releases)....
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...QAM on cable American TV standard ATSC compliant 8VSB ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 (Does not include CableCARD functionality) Channel coverage: Analog Digital Terrestrial 2-69 2-69 Cable 1-135 1-135 Antenna: 75-ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF Panel System: LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)...47 kilohms Power Requirement: 120 V-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Screen size (in inches): 40, 46, 52 Speaker/Full range (2): KDL-40S4100: (in mm) 57.5 × 126 (in inches) 2 3/8 × 5 KDL-46S4100: (in mm) 65 × 147 (in inches) 2 5/8 × 5 7/8 KDL-52S4100: (in mm) (in inches) 65 × 147 ...
...QAM on cable American TV standard ATSC compliant 8VSB ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 (Does not include CableCARD functionality) Channel coverage: Analog Digital Terrestrial 2-69 2-69 Cable 1-135 1-135 Antenna: 75-ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF Panel System: LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)...47 kilohms Power Requirement: 120 V-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Screen size (in inches): 40, 46, 52 Speaker/Full range (2): KDL-40S4100: (in mm) 57.5 × 126 (in inches) 2 3/8 × 5 KDL-46S4100: (in mm) 65 × 147 (in inches) 2 5/8 × 5 7/8 KDL-52S4100: (in mm) (in inches) 65 × 147 ...
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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 ...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 35 Sound...28 Speaker 28 STANDBY LED 26 44 T TIMER LED 26 TOOLS button 25 Treble 28 Troubleshooting 37, 38 TV Rating 33 U U.S.A. button 23, 26 W WIDE button 24 Wide Mode 29, 30 Rating 34 Unrated 32...
...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 ...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 35 Sound...28 Speaker 28 STANDBY LED 26 44 T TIMER LED 26 TOOLS button 25 Treble 28 Troubleshooting 37, 38 TV Rating 33 U U.S.A. button 23, 26 W WIDE button 24 Wide Mode 29, 30 Rating 34 Unrated 32...