Operating Instructions
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.... CAUTION Use the following Sony appliance(s) only with the instructions, may be regulated if sold in your area depends on the apparatus. Availability of digital cable television programming in the United States. Pursuant to FCC regulations, you to receive unscrambled digital cable television programming via subscription service to operate this equipment. s The plug is designed, for help. KDL-40V2500 KDL-46V2500 Sony Wall-Mount Bracket Model No. Be sure to subcontract the installation to Sony dealers...
.... CAUTION Use the following Sony appliance(s) only with the instructions, may be regulated if sold in your area depends on the apparatus. Availability of digital cable television programming in the United States. Pursuant to FCC regulations, you to receive unscrambled digital cable television programming via subscription service to operate this equipment. s The plug is designed, for help. KDL-40V2500 KDL-46V2500 Sony Wall-Mount Bracket Model No. Be sure to subcontract the installation to Sony dealers...
Operating Instructions
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... supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of the Canadian Electrical Code in the vicinity of explosion if battery is grounded so as thinner or benzine for the grounding electrode. USE For the TV with a three-wire grounding type AC power cord plug (Class 1 unit) This TV must be connected...
... supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of the Canadian Electrical Code in the vicinity of explosion if battery is grounded so as thinner or benzine for the grounding electrode. USE For the TV with a three-wire grounding type AC power cord plug (Class 1 unit) This TV must be connected...
Operating Instructions
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... Satellite Receiver and Cable/Antenna 12 VCR, Cable and Antenna 12 When Connecting to Optional Equipment 13 Installing the TV ...15 Preventing the TV from Toppling Over 15 Bundling the Connecting Cables 16 Adjusting the Viewing Angle of MENU ...23 Using the Picture Settings 26 Using the Sound Settings 28 Using the Screen Settings 29 Using the Setup Settings 31 Using the PC Settings...36 Using the Analog Setup Settings 37 Using the Digital Setup Settings 38 Other Information Troubleshooting...41 PC Input Signal Reference Chart 43 Specifications...
... Satellite Receiver and Cable/Antenna 12 VCR, Cable and Antenna 12 When Connecting to Optional Equipment 13 Installing the TV ...15 Preventing the TV from Toppling Over 15 Bundling the Connecting Cables 16 Adjusting the Viewing Angle of MENU ...23 Using the Picture Settings 26 Using the Sound Settings 28 Using the Screen Settings 29 Using the Setup Settings 31 Using the PC Settings...36 Using the Analog Setup Settings 37 Using the Digital Setup Settings 38 Other Information Troubleshooting...41 PC Input Signal Reference Chart 43 Specifications...
Operating Instructions
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... coaxial cable (supplied) Rear of receiving HDTV content from a cable or satellite box via the video inputs (HDMI and Y/PB/PR component video; Getting Started Welcome to the World of ™ Thank you for purchasing this section. It is capable of receiving unscrambled digital programming for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC). After you should select the proper Wide Mode setting to display the picture in this Sony LCD Digital Color Television...
... coaxial cable (supplied) Rear of receiving HDTV content from a cable or satellite box via the video inputs (HDMI and Y/PB/PR component video; Getting Started Welcome to the World of ™ Thank you for purchasing this section. It is capable of receiving unscrambled digital programming for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC). After you should select the proper Wide Mode setting to display the picture in this Sony LCD Digital Color Television...
Operating Instructions
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.../UHF input Be sure to set the Cable setting option to Cable On or Cable Off in its native resolution of TV AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) CATV/Satellite antenna cable High Definition Cable Box/ High Definition Satellite Box IN OUT Y (green) PB (blue) PR (red) Audio cable Component video cable Component video (Y, PB, PR) or HDMI connection is necessary to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p (HDMI connection) formats. For the best possible picture, make sure you connect these components to high definition cable service or...
.../UHF input Be sure to set the Cable setting option to Cable On or Cable Off in its native resolution of TV AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) CATV/Satellite antenna cable High Definition Cable Box/ High Definition Satellite Box IN OUT Y (green) PB (blue) PR (red) Audio cable Component video cable Component video (Y, PB, PR) or HDMI connection is necessary to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p (HDMI connection) formats. For the best possible picture, make sure you connect these components to high definition cable service or...
Operating Instructions
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... for video signals only.) HDMI-to-DVI cable HDMI adapter Audio cable Do not connect a PC to view 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i formats. Be sure to use these outputs to listen to your TV's audio through your equipment's component video (YPBPR) and audio (L/R) jacks. Component video provides better picture quality than composite video (8). Note that has S VIDEO. Connect to the S VIDEO output jack of your A/V equipment such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. Component video (YPBPR) connection is for digital channels.) Connect to...
... for video signals only.) HDMI-to-DVI cable HDMI adapter Audio cable Do not connect a PC to view 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i formats. Be sure to use these outputs to listen to your TV's audio through your equipment's component video (YPBPR) and audio (L/R) jacks. Component video provides better picture quality than composite video (8). Note that has S VIDEO. Connect to the S VIDEO output jack of your A/V equipment such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. Component video (YPBPR) connection is for digital channels.) Connect to...
Operating Instructions
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... not remove the Table-Top Stand for your TV and the wall-mounting of the wall for withstanding the TV's weight. Cable holder Soft cloth Table-Top stand Be sure to store the removed screws and Table-Top Stand in installing this TV, especially to the instruction guide "Installing the WallMount Bracket" provided with its screen facing down, on a stable, soft cloth- Follow the steps below to use the Wall-Mount Bracket model designed for...
... not remove the Table-Top Stand for your TV and the wall-mounting of the wall for withstanding the TV's weight. Cable holder Soft cloth Table-Top stand Be sure to store the removed screws and Table-Top Stand in installing this TV, especially to the instruction guide "Installing the WallMount Bracket" provided with its screen facing down, on a stable, soft cloth- Follow the steps below to use the Wall-Mount Bracket model designed for...
Operating Instructions
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... Operations Remote Control 1 2 3 4 5 Button 1 TV/VIDEO 2 SLEEP 3 FREEZE Description Press repeatedly to cycle through the available picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Custom. To cancel Sleep Timer, press SLEEP repeatedly until the TV displays the time in the Picture settings. For details, see "Using the Picture Settings" on each channel. Press to select the channels from the station). Use them as MENU. Audio (Continued) 19 Time remaining: 1:26 TV-G CC 1 ABC 10 DISC 23.1 FAM Alternate Audio Audio...
... Operations Remote Control 1 2 3 4 5 Button 1 TV/VIDEO 2 SLEEP 3 FREEZE Description Press repeatedly to cycle through the available picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Custom. To cancel Sleep Timer, press SLEEP repeatedly until the TV displays the time in the Picture settings. For details, see "Using the Picture Settings" on each channel. Press to select the channels from the station). Use them as MENU. Audio (Continued) 19 Time remaining: 1:26 TV-G CC 1 ABC 10 DISC 23.1 FAM Alternate Audio Audio...
Operating Instructions
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Press to scan through channels, press and hold down buttons. Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see "Overview of MENU" on page 2). Basic Operations TV Controls 12 MENU TV/VIDEO 3 VOLUME 4 5 CHANNEL POWER 0 PIC OFF/TIMER STANDBY POWER Item 1 MENU 2 TV/VIDEO 3 - VOLUME + 4 - Outputs the audio signal. CHANNEL + 5 POWER 6 (IR) Infrared Receiver/ Light Sensor 7 PIC OFF/ TIMER LED 8 STANDBY LED 9 POWER LED 0 Speaker Description Press to turn on . Press to display MENU with TV functions and settings (see page 33 for details). ...
Press to scan through channels, press and hold down buttons. Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see "Overview of MENU" on page 2). Basic Operations TV Controls 12 MENU TV/VIDEO 3 VOLUME 4 5 CHANNEL POWER 0 PIC OFF/TIMER STANDBY POWER Item 1 MENU 2 TV/VIDEO 3 - VOLUME + 4 - Outputs the audio signal. CHANNEL + 5 POWER 6 (IR) Infrared Receiver/ Light Sensor 7 PIC OFF/ TIMER LED 8 STANDBY LED 9 POWER LED 0 Speaker Description Press to turn on . Press to display MENU with TV functions and settings (see page 33 for details). ...
Operating Instructions
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... Low Analog Option Target Inputs Picture Mode (Except for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. All Inputs will override any settings set to only the Current Input (ex: TV is showing Video 1. Changes to increase or decrease the green tones. Display Mode can also be accessed using the TOOLS button on the remote control. Vivid Select for PC input) Display Mode (For PC input only) Reset Backlight Picture Brightness Color Hue Color Temperature White adjustment Sharpness D Select: Set: Back: RETURN Exit: MENU...
... Low Analog Option Target Inputs Picture Mode (Except for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. All Inputs will override any settings set to only the Current Input (ex: TV is showing Video 1. Changes to increase or decrease the green tones. Display Mode can also be accessed using the TOOLS button on the remote control. Vivid Select for PC input) Display Mode (For PC input only) Reset Backlight Picture Brightness Color Hue Color Temperature White adjustment Sharpness D Select: Set: Back: RETURN Exit: MENU...
Operating Instructions
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... when: - Auto Program for analog channels is by default set to On. The light sensor measures the room brightness which the TV receives the input signal. The TV is executed. - Timer You can select the jack from the VIDEO input jack: Press V/v to highlight Off, then press . To return to enable the automatic picture (screen) brightness control. Select to reduce the power consumption by Day, Time, Duration, Channel and Volume Setup. Select...
... when: - Auto Program for analog channels is by default set to On. The light sensor measures the room brightness which the TV receives the input signal. The TV is executed. - Timer You can select the jack from the VIDEO input jack: Press V/v to highlight Off, then press . To return to enable the automatic picture (screen) brightness control. Select to reduce the power consumption by Day, Time, Duration, Channel and Volume Setup. Select...
Operating Instructions
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... volume be controlled by their TV-Y All children. in the Select Country setting (see page 32). R Restricted viewing, parental guidance is set to turn on the TV speakers. rating, content or both TV-Y7 Directed to Off, the audio output of programs without a rating. TV-PG Parental guidance suggested . TV-MA Mature audience only. S Sexual situations. You should run Auto Program after changing the Cable setting. Content-Based...
... volume be controlled by their TV-Y All children. in the Select Country setting (see page 32). R Restricted viewing, parental guidance is set to turn on the TV speakers. rating, content or both TV-Y7 Directed to Off, the audio output of programs without a rating. TV-PG Parental guidance suggested . TV-MA Mature audience only. S Sexual situations. You should run Auto Program after changing the Cable setting. Content-Based...
Operating Instructions
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... the Setup settings (page 33). ❑ Press MENU on the remote control (page 19). ❑ If you set the Power Saving mode to Low or High, it will enhance the black level. Cannot receive any channels. ❑ Make sure the power cord is connected securely. ❑ Turn on the ❑ Check if the antenna is connected using the supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable. ❑ Keep the antenna cable away from some video sources. ❑...
... the Setup settings (page 33). ❑ Press MENU on the remote control (page 19). ❑ If you set the Power Saving mode to Low or High, it will enhance the black level. Cannot receive any channels. ❑ Make sure the power cord is connected securely. ❑ Turn on the ❑ Check if the antenna is connected using the supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable. ❑ Keep the antenna cable away from some video sources. ❑...
Operating Instructions
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... black bands at the remote control sensor of the TV's volume control. Audio noise. ❑ Make sure that the antenna is connected using the supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable. ❑ Keep the antenna cable away from obstacles. If you change the channel or video input, if 4:3 Default in the Wide Mode selected with your customized settings including Parental Lock setting. 42 Certain programs on again.) Release the V button. and ability to On in the Setup/Digital Setup setting and no sound...
... black bands at the remote control sensor of the TV's volume control. Audio noise. ❑ Make sure that the antenna is connected using the supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable. ❑ Keep the antenna cable away from obstacles. If you change the channel or video input, if 4:3 Default in the Wide Mode selected with your customized settings including Parental Lock setting. 42 Certain programs on again.) Release the V button. and ability to On in the Setup/Digital Setup setting and no sound...
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... 43 PC AUDIO INPUT: Stereo mini jack, 0.5 Vrms, 1 kilohm Headphones: Stereo mini jack Impedance: 16 ohms Speaker output: 10W + 10W Power Requirement: 120 V-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Supplied accessories: Remote control RM-YD012 (1) Size AA batteries (2) 75-ohm coaxial cable (1) AC power cord (1) HD15-HD15 cable (1) Support belt (1), securing screw (1) and wood screw (1) Cable holder (1) Operating Instructions (1) Quick Setup Guide (1) Warranty Card (1) Online Registration Card (U.S.A. Design and specifications are subject to change without stand KDL-46V2500 46 KDL-40V2500 40...
... 43 PC AUDIO INPUT: Stereo mini jack, 0.5 Vrms, 1 kilohm Headphones: Stereo mini jack Impedance: 16 ohms Speaker output: 10W + 10W Power Requirement: 120 V-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Supplied accessories: Remote control RM-YD012 (1) Size AA batteries (2) 75-ohm coaxial cable (1) AC power cord (1) HD15-HD15 cable (1) Support belt (1), securing screw (1) and wood screw (1) Cable holder (1) Operating Instructions (1) Quick Setup Guide (1) Warranty Card (1) Online Registration Card (U.S.A. Design and specifications are subject to change without stand KDL-46V2500 46 KDL-40V2500 40...
Operating Instructions
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... Channels 37, 38 Label Video Inputs 32 Language 31 Light Sensor Described 22 Setting 33 M MENU Analog 24 Analog Favorites 24 Digital 24 Digital Favorites 24 External Inputs 24 Settings 25 MENU button 20, 22 Movie Rating 34 MTS 28 MUTING button 20 N Noise Reduction 27 P Parental Lock 32, 39 Password 39 PC IN 13 Phase 36 PIC OFF LED 22 Picture 26 PICTURE button 19 Picture Mode 26 Pitch 36 POWER button 20, 22 POWER LED 22 Power Management 36 Power...
... Channels 37, 38 Label Video Inputs 32 Language 31 Light Sensor Described 22 Setting 33 M MENU Analog 24 Analog Favorites 24 Digital 24 Digital Favorites 24 External Inputs 24 Settings 25 MENU button 20, 22 Movie Rating 34 MTS 28 MUTING button 20 N Noise Reduction 27 P Parental Lock 32, 39 Password 39 PC IN 13 Phase 36 PIC OFF LED 22 Picture 26 PICTURE button 19 Picture Mode 26 Pitch 36 POWER button 20, 22 POWER LED 22 Power Management 36 Power...
Quick Setup Guide
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... 2 Component 1 Audio 2 HDMI 1 If your components that are available on your HD Cable Box and DVD player have ; Audio cables must first select the proper Video Input from the TV setting to choose your signal to high-definition programming to view the same picture quality at a later time Refer to highlight the on-screen display language. appears. Then the message "Continue programming digital channels?" 2-697-122-11(1) KDL-40V2500 KDL-46V2500 Quick Setup Guide For further information, see black bars...
... 2 Component 1 Audio 2 HDMI 1 If your components that are available on your HD Cable Box and DVD player have ; Audio cables must first select the proper Video Input from the TV setting to choose your signal to high-definition programming to view the same picture quality at a later time Refer to highlight the on-screen display language. appears. Then the message "Continue programming digital channels?" 2-697-122-11(1) KDL-40V2500 KDL-46V2500 Quick Setup Guide For further information, see black bars...
Warranty Card
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... any Sony authorized service facility. ACCESSORIES: Parts and labor for all accessories are for one (1) year period for frequently asked questions: To locate the servicer or dealer nearest you may not apply to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or modification of protection. This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments or signal reception problems. This warranty does...
... any Sony authorized service facility. ACCESSORIES: Parts and labor for all accessories are for one (1) year period for frequently asked questions: To locate the servicer or dealer nearest you may not apply to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or modification of protection. This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments or signal reception problems. This warranty does...
Marketing Specifications
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... the "numbers", Sony focuses on -contrast ratio performance. With Sony BRAVIA V-Series HDTVs, Full HD 1080 means 1920 x 1080 pixels and 1080p video inputs. BRAVIA Engine™ Full Digital Video Processor BRAVIA® V-Series LCD televisions use your PC, allowing you 're getting the best resolution that you right into the processor to create better gradations and details, enhance contrast, dynamically improve color, and reduce image flicker. Uncompromised picture quality...
... the "numbers", Sony focuses on -contrast ratio performance. With Sony BRAVIA V-Series HDTVs, Full HD 1080 means 1920 x 1080 pixels and 1080p video inputs. BRAVIA Engine™ Full Digital Video Processor BRAVIA® V-Series LCD televisions use your PC, allowing you 're getting the best resolution that you right into the processor to create better gradations and details, enhance contrast, dynamically improve color, and reduce image flicker. Uncompromised picture quality...
Marketing Specifications
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... cable Operating Instructions Quick Setup Guide Optional Accessories Wall-Mount Bracket (SU-WL51) Specifications General Color: Black UPC Code: 027242696129 Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Television Type: Flat Panel LCD HDTV Audio 1. See Sony TV users manual and PC documentation for current information at the same time. 2. Lamp in Standby): Less than 0.1W Regulation and Standard Compliance Energy Star® Compliant: Yes VESA® Hole Spacing Compatible: Yes VESA® Hole Pitch: 200 x 200 hole pattern / M6 thread size / 14mm hole depth Service...
... cable Operating Instructions Quick Setup Guide Optional Accessories Wall-Mount Bracket (SU-WL51) Specifications General Color: Black UPC Code: 027242696129 Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Television Type: Flat Panel LCD HDTV Audio 1. See Sony TV users manual and PC documentation for current information at the same time. 2. Lamp in Standby): Less than 0.1W Regulation and Standard Compliance Energy Star® Compliant: Yes VESA® Hole Spacing Compatible: Yes VESA® Hole Pitch: 200 x 200 hole pattern / M6 thread size / 14mm hole depth Service...