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... 25 To Exit from Toppling Over .........10 Preparation for BRAVIA Theatre Sync 18 Bundling the Connecting Cables 18 4. Installing the TV 10 Preventing the TV from P&P 25 Using the Menus Adjusting TV Settings 26 Watching TV 26 Accessing the Equipment Connected to Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup 8 Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio...
... 25 To Exit from Toppling Over .........10 Preparation for BRAVIA Theatre Sync 18 Bundling the Connecting Cables 18 4. Installing the TV 10 Preventing the TV from P&P 25 Using the Menus Adjusting TV Settings 26 Watching TV 26 Accessing the Equipment Connected to Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup 8 Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio...
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...Wall outlet The TV set . Do not use this could result in . Wiring When connecting cables, be disconnected from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. Servicing is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have the outlet changed. s Use only an original Sony AC power cord, .... If it is loose, it and ask your safety. Picture distortion and/or noisy sound may cause arcing and result in close to the TV set with a protective earthing connection. Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all servicing to...
...Wall outlet The TV set . Do not use this could result in . Wiring When connecting cables, be disconnected from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. Servicing is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have the outlet changed. s Use only an original Sony AC power cord, .... If it is loose, it and ask your safety. Picture distortion and/or noisy sound may cause arcing and result in close to the TV set with a protective earthing connection. Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all servicing to...
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...SOUND If a snapping or popping sound from the speaker. If using a vacuum cleaner. Small accessories Keep small accessories out of the TV set Unplug the AC power cord when cleaning this TV. Be sure the antenna system is incorrectly replaced. Do not put stress on the ...proper ventilation, we recommend removing the dust periodically (once a month) using a chemically pretreated cloth, please follow the instruction provided on the LCD panel. Keep any items susceptible to grounding electrodes, and requirements for cleaning. It is covered with respect to proper grounding of the mast...
...SOUND If a snapping or popping sound from the speaker. If using a vacuum cleaner. Small accessories Keep small accessories out of the TV set Unplug the AC power cord when cleaning this TV. Be sure the antenna system is incorrectly replaced. Do not put stress on the ...proper ventilation, we recommend removing the dust periodically (once a month) using a chemically pretreated cloth, please follow the instruction provided on the LCD panel. Keep any items susceptible to grounding electrodes, and requirements for cleaning. It is covered with respect to proper grounding of the mast...
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.... s Never place the TV in a confined space, such as follows: Air circulation is provided. for necessary ventilation. s Do not let this space around the set. Have it checked immediately by placing the TV on the wall 11 7/8 inches (30 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) 4 inches...) away from the Wall-Mount Bracket, the TV may fall through the cabinet slots as vases, on a stable, level surface. Leave some space around the set . If any objects on the TV. Installed with stand 11 7/8 inches (30 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) 2 3/8 inches (6 ...
.... s Never place the TV in a confined space, such as follows: Air circulation is provided. for necessary ventilation. s Do not let this space around the set. Have it checked immediately by placing the TV on the wall 11 7/8 inches (30 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) 4 inches...) away from the Wall-Mount Bracket, the TV may fall through the cabinet slots as vases, on a stable, level surface. Leave some space around the set . If any objects on the TV. Installed with stand 11 7/8 inches (30 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) 2 3/8 inches (6 ...
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...viewed in a dark ambient without an input source or a blank screen. If the surface of these materials may be observed when the LCD TV is set to service the TV yourself since opening the cabinet may result in a fire, an electric shock or other hazards. Unauthorized substitutions may ... your head on the screen. Placement for too long or in a dark room may damage the LCD panel. Changing the Picture mode, Backlight setting, enabling the Light Sensor, or turning on the LCD screen. Handling of the screen height, and in this TV outdoors. SERVICING Do not attempt to ...
...viewed in a dark ambient without an input source or a blank screen. If the surface of these materials may be observed when the LCD TV is set to service the TV yourself since opening the cabinet may result in a fire, an electric shock or other hazards. Unauthorized substitutions may ... your head on the screen. Placement for too long or in a dark room may damage the LCD panel. Changing the Picture mode, Backlight setting, enabling the Light Sensor, or turning on the LCD screen. Handling of the screen height, and in this TV outdoors. SERVICING Do not attempt to ...
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... TV. 16:9 (high-definition) source Most HDTV signals use a boxy 4:3 aspect ratio. The 1080 HD signals provide more about HDTV, visit: http://www.sony.com/HDTV The Four Steps to Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup Along with your new BRAVIA TV, you need access to HD programming. The 16:9 fills your BRAVIA screen and maintains a crisp, clear, vivid...
... TV. 16:9 (high-definition) source Most HDTV signals use a boxy 4:3 aspect ratio. The 1080 HD signals provide more about HDTV, visit: http://www.sony.com/HDTV The Four Steps to Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup Along with your new BRAVIA TV, you need access to HD programming. The 16:9 fills your BRAVIA screen and maintains a crisp, clear, vivid...
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...: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on your BRAVIA TV. Press the HOME button on the TV screen. HOME Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen Video Options Category Object Bar Media Category Bar TV From the...remote control to select programming and adjust settings on the vertical Category Object Bar. • External Inputs: cable, satellite, VCR, DVD players or other inputs can also be selected from the Category Object Bar for the 40 and 46 inch BRAVIA KDL-V Series models with screen size measured diagonally. ...
...: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on your BRAVIA TV. Press the HOME button on the TV screen. HOME Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen Video Options Category Object Bar Media Category Bar TV From the...remote control to select programming and adjust settings on the vertical Category Object Bar. • External Inputs: cable, satellite, VCR, DVD players or other inputs can also be selected from the Category Object Bar for the 40 and 46 inch BRAVIA KDL-V Series models with screen size measured diagonally. ...
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In this case, or when the securing strength is performed by a Sony dealer or licensed contractor. 10 Follow the simple steps below ). Do not remove any reason...installing this task with the securing screw (supplied) using a coin, etc. 3 Adjust the length by using an electric screwdriver, set the torque setting to approximately 2 N·m {20 Kgf·cm}. • Be sure to the rear of the TV. 4 Adjust the ... model designed for withstanding the TV's weight. • For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that you are removed, lift the TV off the stand.
In this case, or when the securing strength is performed by a Sony dealer or licensed contractor. 10 Follow the simple steps below ). Do not remove any reason...installing this task with the securing screw (supplied) using a coin, etc. 3 Adjust the length by using an electric screwdriver, set the torque setting to approximately 2 N·m {20 Kgf·cm}. • Be sure to the rear of the TV. 4 Adjust the ... model designed for withstanding the TV's weight. • For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that you are removed, lift the TV off the stand.
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...also be necessary to use an adapter (not supplied). If this is noisy, flickering or not clear, adjust Phase and Pitch of Screen settings on page 16 for the signals that can be displayed. ~ • For some Apple Macintosh computers, it may be connected to ...RGB 2 1 3 IN 2 AUDIO L AUDIO R 4 1 31 2 Y S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R VIDEO IN DMeX/SERVICE PB DIGITAL OUT PR (OPTICAL) L AUDIO R L AUDIO R COMPONENT IN (1080p/1080i/ 720p/480p/480i) AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) 56 7 8 9 q; VHF/UHF/CABLE qa Item 1 PC IN (RGB/AUDIO) 12 Description Connects to a personal computer's video...
...also be necessary to use an adapter (not supplied). If this is noisy, flickering or not clear, adjust Phase and Pitch of Screen settings on page 16 for the signals that can be displayed. ~ • For some Apple Macintosh computers, it may be connected to ...RGB 2 1 3 IN 2 AUDIO L AUDIO R 4 1 31 2 Y S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R VIDEO IN DMeX/SERVICE PB DIGITAL OUT PR (OPTICAL) L AUDIO R L AUDIO R COMPONENT IN (1080p/1080i/ 720p/480p/480i) AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) 56 7 8 9 q; VHF/UHF/CABLE qa Item 1 PC IN (RGB/AUDIO) 12 Description Connects to a personal computer's video...
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... as well as VIDEO/L(MONO)- If both composite video and S VIDEO are connecting the optional BRAVIA external module (DMex). 8 DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) Connects to use these outputs to listen to...PCM/Dolby Digital compatible. Note that this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as a set up this TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of 1,920 dots × 1,080 ... jacks of the TV. 6 COMPONENT IN 1/2 (1080p/1080i/ 720p/480p/480i)/ L-AUDIO-R 7 DMex/ SERVICE Connects to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p and 1080/24p formats. HDMI supports enhanced, or high...
... as well as VIDEO/L(MONO)- If both composite video and S VIDEO are connecting the optional BRAVIA external module (DMex). 8 DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) Connects to use these outputs to listen to...PCM/Dolby Digital compatible. Note that this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as a set up this TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of 1,920 dots × 1,080 ... jacks of the TV. 6 COMPONENT IN 1/2 (1080p/1080i/ 720p/480p/480i)/ L-AUDIO-R 7 DMex/ SERVICE Connects to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p and 1080/24p formats. HDMI supports enhanced, or high...
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A 300-ohm twin lead cable can also enjoy high-definition programming by radio frequency interference, resulting in the Channel settings for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC). • It is strongly recommended that you choose (see page 33). Shown ...service or a high-definition satellite service. Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only) 75-ohm coaxial cable Rear of TV VHF/UHF/CABLE input HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can be easily affected by subscribing to receive optimum picture quality. Cable Antenna A-B RF switch A Rear of receiving unscrambled digital ...
A 300-ohm twin lead cable can also enjoy high-definition programming by radio frequency interference, resulting in the Channel settings for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC). • It is strongly recommended that you choose (see page 33). Shown ...service or a high-definition satellite service. Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only) 75-ohm coaxial cable Rear of TV VHF/UHF/CABLE input HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can be easily affected by subscribing to receive optimum picture quality. Cable Antenna A-B RF switch A Rear of receiving unscrambled digital ...
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...for more than 30 seconds, the TV enters the standby mode automatically (page 38). Resolution Signals VGA SVGA XGA WXGA SXGA HDTV Horizontal × (Pixel) 640 × 640 × 720 × 800 × 800 × 1024 ... 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... also be necessary.) 16 PC Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the TV, set the output signal from the PC according to the chart below with ferrite core (analog RGB, not...
...for more than 30 seconds, the TV enters the standby mode automatically (page 38). Resolution Signals VGA SVGA XGA WXGA SXGA HDTV Horizontal × (Pixel) 640 × 640 × 720 × 800 × 800 × 1024 ... 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... also be necessary.) 16 PC Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the TV, set the output signal from the PC according to the chart below with ferrite core (analog RGB, not...
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... on how to allow communication between Sony TV's and Sony equipment. See page 37 on attaching position. 18 Only Sony equipment with BRAVIA Theatre Sync. To Connect HDMI Control Equipment Use an HDMI cable that equipment. For other Sony HDMI Control equipment must be setup. Using HDMI Control for connection. Setting the HDMI Control In order...
... on how to allow communication between Sony TV's and Sony equipment. See page 37 on attaching position. 18 Only Sony equipment with BRAVIA Theatre Sync. To Connect HDMI Control Equipment Use an HDMI cable that equipment. For other Sony HDMI Control equipment must be setup. Using HDMI Control for connection. Setting the HDMI Control In order...
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...from a cable box or satellite receiver and the VHF/UHF/CABLE input is not connected. You may be canceled while the channels are being scanned. Setting Up the Channel List - To run Auto Program with the connected signal source or select Skip to the next screen. Initial Setup Step 1 of ... run Auto Program, see page 21), Show/Hide Channels (page 34), Edit Channel Labels (page 34) when Auto Program is turned back on -screen settings. button: Allows you to select the highlighted option and advance HOME to skip the Auto Program if you are found. ~ • If you have ...
...from a cable box or satellite receiver and the VHF/UHF/CABLE input is not connected. You may be canceled while the channels are being scanned. Setting Up the Channel List - To run Auto Program with the connected signal source or select Skip to the next screen. Initial Setup Step 1 of ... run Auto Program, see page 21), Show/Hide Channels (page 34), Edit Channel Labels (page 34) when Auto Program is turned back on -screen settings. button: Allows you to select the highlighted option and advance HOME to skip the Auto Program if you are found. ~ • If you have ...
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... will operate the same as these buttons on the batteries to use with other equipment. You can also set for details). 20 The OSD (On Screen Display) will be set the display to open. Your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system must be connected by matching e and E on the remote control. 1 2 3 HOME ~ • The...
... will operate the same as these buttons on the batteries to use with other equipment. You can also set for details). 20 The OSD (On Screen Display) will be set the display to open. Your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system must be connected by matching e and E on the remote control. 1 2 3 HOME ~ • The...
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... from Favorites" will appear for a few seconds. See your Favorites list. Press ENT to a channel that exists in your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for more information. A confirmation message of "Channel removed from Favorites", 9 then press . How to Add to Favorites 6 While tuned to ..., some features are unavailable. • While the Freeze feature is active, pressing RETURN will exit from the screen when displaying menu items and settings. ~ • While the P&P feature is active, pressing HOME will 8 appear for Auto Program). 6 RETURN Press to go back to ...
... from Favorites" will appear for a few seconds. See your Favorites list. Press ENT to a channel that exists in your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for more information. A confirmation message of "Channel removed from Favorites", 9 then press . How to Add to Favorites 6 While tuned to ..., some features are unavailable. • While the Freeze feature is active, pressing RETURN will exit from the screen when displaying menu items and settings. ~ • While the P&P feature is active, pressing HOME will 8 appear for Auto Program). 6 RETURN Press to go back to ...
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... the volume. Press repeatedly to step through the Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. Changing the Wide Screen Mode (For PC timing, see page 31). The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen settings (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 Full Zoom qa Changing the Wide Screen Mode for PC...
... the volume. Press repeatedly to step through the Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. Changing the Wide Screen Mode (For PC timing, see page 31). The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen settings (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 Full Zoom qa Changing the Wide Screen Mode for PC...
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..., qh including the Skip feature. qg • See page 37 on -screen cursor. To change or customize CC Display, see Picture settings on and off Closed Captions (CC). Using the TV Features Button Description qg PICTURE Press repeatedly to cycle through the available picture modes: ...Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Custom. (Available options depend on the current mode.) The picture modes can be accessed in the Picture settings. Press to scan through channels, press and hold down either +/-. 23 The TV alternates between two channels. The option menu items vary ...
..., qh including the Skip feature. qg • See page 37 on -screen cursor. To change or customize CC Display, see Picture settings on and off Closed Captions (CC). Using the TV Features Button Description qg PICTURE Press repeatedly to cycle through the available picture modes: ...Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Custom. (Available options depend on the current mode.) The picture modes can be accessed in the Picture settings. Press to scan through channels, press and hold down either +/-. 23 The TV alternates between two channels. The option menu items vary ...
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... TV is set , this may be affected. 24 Lights up in orange when the timer is in red continuously, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is activated. Do not put anything near the sensor, as its function may indicate the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on... . When the timer is set . For details, see page 38 for details). Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see page 28. If ...
... TV is set , this may be affected. 24 Lights up in orange when the timer is in red continuously, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is activated. Do not put anything near the sensor, as its function may indicate the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on... . When the timer is set . For details, see page 38 for details). Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see page 28. If ...
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... P&P Feature This TV comes with Skip applied will not appear in the sub window. When Channel Block is not available when the Parental Lock settings are set , this feature to watch , or press CH +/- to change channels or enter the channel number using the 0-9 numeric buttons. ~ •... the B/b button to swap the highlight between the main window and sub window. • 1080p signal cannot be used. • Closed Caption (CC) of External Inputs (see page 37 for External Inputs settings). To Change Inputs or Channels in this feature can still be displayed for Component 1/2 in ...
... P&P Feature This TV comes with Skip applied will not appear in the sub window. When Channel Block is not available when the Parental Lock settings are set , this feature to watch , or press CH +/- to change channels or enter the channel number using the 0-9 numeric buttons. ~ •... the B/b button to swap the highlight between the main window and sub window. • 1080p signal cannot be used. • Closed Caption (CC) of External Inputs (see page 37 for External Inputs settings). To Change Inputs or Channels in this feature can still be displayed for Component 1/2 in ...