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...safety precautions, see "Important Safety Instructions" on the TV. s To obtain the best picture, do not block the ventilation openings. It is connected. Availability of digital cable television...Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks or registered marks of Sony Corporation. "BRAVIA" and , S-Force, BRAVIA Theatre Sync, and DMex are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. WARNING To...: SONY Model: KDL-40V3000/KDL-46V3000 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. KDL-40V3000 KDL-46V3000 Sony Wall-Mount Bracket Mode No.
...safety precautions, see "Important Safety Instructions" on the TV. s To obtain the best picture, do not block the ventilation openings. It is connected. Availability of digital cable television...Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks or registered marks of Sony Corporation. "BRAVIA" and , S-Force, BRAVIA Theatre Sync, and DMex are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. WARNING To...: SONY Model: KDL-40V3000/KDL-46V3000 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. KDL-40V3000 KDL-46V3000 Sony Wall-Mount Bracket Mode No.
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...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 8 TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar)..........9 Getting Started...To Change Inputs or Channels in the Window 25 To Exit from Toppling Over .........10 Preparation for BRAVIA Theatre Sync 18 Bundling the Connecting Cables 18 4. Locating Inputs and Outputs 11 Left Side 11... connection diagrams. Customer Support http://www.sony.com/tvsupport On-line Registration United States http://productregistration...
...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 8 TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar)..........9 Getting Started...To Change Inputs or Channels in the Window 25 To Exit from Toppling Over .........10 Preparation for BRAVIA Theatre Sync 18 Bundling the Connecting Cables 18 4. Locating Inputs and Outputs 11 Left Side 11... connection diagrams. Customer Support http://www.sony.com/tvsupport On-line Registration United States http://productregistration...
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... storms or when unused for several days, the TV set is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to qualified service personnel. Picture distortion and/or noisy sound may result in accordance with a protective earthing connection. When a cart is positioned in close to rest on or ...TV set is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have the outlet changed. Contact your outlet, consult an electrician for your dealer or Sony service center to wear or abuse. When not in a fire or an electric shock. Take care not to connect too many appliances to have...
... storms or when unused for several days, the TV set is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to qualified service personnel. Picture distortion and/or noisy sound may result in accordance with a protective earthing connection. When a cart is positioned in close to rest on or ...TV set is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have the outlet changed. Contact your outlet, consult an electrician for your dealer or Sony service center to wear or abuse. When not in a fire or an electric shock. Take care not to connect too many appliances to have...
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... surface of the screen height, and in a fire or an electric shock. Also, do not touch it may occur when still pictures are required, be observed when the LCD TV is recommended to a wall or stand. s Do not install the TV in injury. Otherwise, it may result in a ... used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have unplugged the AC power cord. Changing the Picture mode, Backlight setting, enabling the Light Sensor, or turning on the LCD screen. s Do not expose the LCD screen surface to qualified service personnel. s If the TV is normal and not a malfunction ...
... surface of the screen height, and in a fire or an electric shock. Also, do not touch it may occur when still pictures are required, be observed when the LCD TV is recommended to a wall or stand. s Do not install the TV in injury. Otherwise, it may result in a ... used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have unplugged the AC power cord. Changing the Picture mode, Backlight setting, enabling the Light Sensor, or turning on the LCD screen. s Do not expose the LCD screen surface to qualified service personnel. s If the TV is normal and not a malfunction ...
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...://www.sony.com/HDTV The Four Steps to Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup Along with your BRAVIA TV is displayed on upgrading to HD programming. The 16:9 fills your new BRAVIA TV, you need access to HD programming. When you compare a high-definition signal to a standard analog signal, you will notice a big difference. The picture quality...
...://www.sony.com/HDTV The Four Steps to Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup Along with your BRAVIA TV is displayed on upgrading to HD programming. The 16:9 fills your new BRAVIA TV, you need access to HD programming. When you compare a high-definition signal to a standard analog signal, you will notice a big difference. The picture quality...
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... 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 options (see page 28 for customization options). • TV Channels: available channels are displayed on the vertical ...; 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. 9 TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is for the External Inputs. ~ ...
... 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 options (see page 28 for customization options). • TV Channels: available channels are displayed on the vertical ...; 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. 9 TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is for the External Inputs. ~ ...
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... 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... output connector using a HD15-HD15 cable with ferrite core. • If the picture is noisy, flickering or not clear, adjust Phase and Pitch of Screen settings on page 16 for the signals that can be displayed. ...
... 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... output connector using a HD15-HD15 cable with ferrite core. • If the picture is noisy, flickering or not clear, adjust Phase and Pitch of Screen settings on page 16 for the signals that can be displayed. ...
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S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (4) or the composite video (5) connection. ~ • Component video (YPBPR) connection is necessary to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p formats. Refer to page 37 to set -top box, DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player, A/V receiver as well as... all video input signals in a resolution of your VCR or other video equipment. If both composite video and S VIDEO are connecting the optional BRAVIA external module (DMex). 8 DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) Connects to the optical audio input of 1,920 dots × 1,080 lines. • ...
S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (4) or the composite video (5) connection. ~ • Component video (YPBPR) connection is necessary to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p formats. Refer to page 37 to set -top box, DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player, A/V receiver as well as... all video input signals in a resolution of your VCR or other video equipment. If both composite video and S VIDEO are connecting the optional BRAVIA external module (DMex). 8 DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) Connects to the optical audio input of 1,920 dots × 1,080 lines. • ...
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... cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC). • It is capable of TV VHF/UHF/CABLE input HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can also enjoy high-definition programming by radio frequency interference, resulting in your TV. 3. For the best possible... picture, make sure you connect this equipment to receive optimum picture quality. Cable Antenna A-B RF switch A Rear of TV B VHF/UHF/CABLE input ~ • Be ...
... cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC). • It is capable of TV VHF/UHF/CABLE input HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can also enjoy high-definition programming by radio frequency interference, resulting in your TV. 3. For the best possible... picture, make sure you connect this equipment to receive optimum picture quality. Cable Antenna A-B RF switch A Rear of TV B VHF/UHF/CABLE input ~ • Be ...
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... chart below with a 60 Hz vertical frequency from the PC for your PC. Resolution Signals VGA SVGA XGA WXGA SXGA HDTV Horizontal × (Pixel) 640 × 640 × 720 × 800 × 800 × 1024 ...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...• This TV's PC VGA input does not support interlaced signals. • For the best picture quality, it is connected to the PC using the HD15HD15 cable with a 60 Hz vertical frequency will...
... chart below with a 60 Hz vertical frequency from the PC for your PC. Resolution Signals VGA SVGA XGA WXGA SXGA HDTV Horizontal × (Pixel) 640 × 640 × 720 × 800 × 800 × 1024 ...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...• This TV's PC VGA input does not support interlaced signals. • For the best picture quality, it is connected to the PC using the HD15HD15 cable with a 60 Hz vertical frequency will...
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..., highlight "Yes" to cancel or "No" to the Initial Setup described on screen display as well as default audio for antenna installations.) To Display the Picture in Your Preferred Aspect Ratio Select the proper Wide Mode as Favorites (see page 34. To Run Initial Setup Again or Auto Program at a Later...
..., highlight "Yes" to cancel or "No" to the Initial Setup described on screen display as well as default audio for antenna installations.) To Display the Picture in Your Preferred Aspect Ratio Select the proper Wide Mode as Favorites (see page 34. To Run Initial Setup Again or Auto Program at a Later...
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... the remote control. 1 2 3 HOME ~ • The 5 button and CH + have a tactile dot. You can also set for details). 20 The picture settings will be programmed to turn off the Theater Mode. Using the TV Features Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators Inserting Batteries into the Remote...Button Description 1 DISPLAY Press once to display the information pertaining to the diagram inside the battery compartment of the remote control. Your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system must be set the display to the audio output of the attached speakers of the TV will time out ...
... the remote control. 1 2 3 HOME ~ • The 5 button and CH + have a tactile dot. You can also set for details). 20 The picture settings will be programmed to turn off the Theater Mode. Using the TV Features Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators Inserting Batteries into the Remote...Button Description 1 DISPLAY Press once to display the information pertaining to the diagram inside the battery compartment of the remote control. Your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system must be set the display to the audio output of the attached speakers of the TV will time out ...
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Freeze Frozen picture Current program ~ 4 • With the Freeze feature active, 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 be available in the optional BRAVIA external module. See your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for a few seconds. ~ 0 Your Favorites list will deactivate Freeze and display the XMB™. 5 5 FAVORITES Press once to display the stored...
Freeze Frozen picture Current program ~ 4 • With the Freeze feature active, 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 be available in the optional BRAVIA external module. See your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for a few seconds. ~ 0 Your Favorites list will deactivate Freeze and display the XMB™. 5 5 FAVORITES Press once to display the stored...
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..., Standard, Cinema, Custom. (Available options depend on the current mode.) The picture modes can be accessed in the Picture settings. For details, see page 34. JUMP JUMP wa CH +/- To scan quickly through channels. Picture See page 28 Sound See page 30 P&P See page 25 Exit P&P See ... can also be changed by pressing V/v and while the list of External Inputs and TV mode. To change or customize CC Display, see Picture settings on page 28. Press repeatedly to scan through channels, press and hold down either +/-. 23 ql CC Press to inform you the ...
..., Standard, Cinema, Custom. (Available options depend on the current mode.) The picture modes can be accessed in the Picture settings. For details, see page 34. JUMP JUMP wa CH +/- To scan quickly through channels. Picture See page 28 Sound See page 30 P&P See page 25 Exit P&P See ... can also be changed by pressing V/v and while the list of External Inputs and TV mode. To change or customize CC Display, see Picture settings on page 28. Press repeatedly to scan through channels, press and hold down either +/-. 23 ql CC Press to inform you the ...
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... 2 3 45 Item 1 Speaker 2 PIC OFF/ TIMER LED 3 STANDBY LED 4 POWER LED 5 (IR) Infrared Receiver/Light Sensor Description Outputs the audio signal. For details, see contacting Sony information on . Do not put anything near the sensor, as its function may indicate the TV needs servicing (see page 28. When the timer is... up in PC standby mode. Lights up in green when the TV is set , this may be affected. 24 Lights up in green when the Picture Off feature is turned off.
... 2 3 45 Item 1 Speaker 2 PIC OFF/ TIMER LED 3 STANDBY LED 4 POWER LED 5 (IR) Infrared Receiver/Light Sensor Description Outputs the audio signal. For details, see contacting Sony information on . Do not put anything near the sensor, as its function may indicate the TV needs servicing (see page 28. When the timer is... up in PC standby mode. Lights up in green when the TV is set , this may be affected. 24 Lights up in green when the Picture Off feature is turned off.
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... displayed for Component 1/2 in the list of External Inputs (see page 37 for External Inputs settings). When Channel Block is set to view two pictures simultaneously. to change channels or enter the channel number using the 0-9 numeric buttons. ~ • You may also press RETURN while in the...channels, Video, Component or HDMI. 2 Press V/v to highlight P&P, and press to swap the highlight between the main window and sub window. • 1080p signal cannot be used. • Closed Caption (CC) of the main window is not available when the Parental Lock settings are set , this feature...
... displayed for Component 1/2 in the list of External Inputs (see page 37 for External Inputs settings). When Channel Block is set to view two pictures simultaneously. to change channels or enter the channel number using the 0-9 numeric buttons. ~ • You may also press RETURN while in the...channels, Video, Component or HDMI. 2 Press V/v to highlight P&P, and press to swap the highlight between the main window and sub window. • 1080p signal cannot be used. • Closed Caption (CC) of the main window is not available when the Parental Lock settings are set , this feature...
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... B/b to move within the Category Object Bar. (The Category Object Bar shown below is for the Settings.) Product Support (page 28) Clock/Timers (page 28) Picture (page 28) Sound (page 30) Screen (page 31) Video Options (page 32) Audio Options (page 33) Channel (page 33) CC Closed Captions (CC) (page 34...
... B/b to move within the Category Object Bar. (The Category Object Bar shown below is for the Settings.) Product Support (page 28) Clock/Timers (page 28) Picture (page 28) Sound (page 30) Screen (page 31) Video Options (page 32) Audio Options (page 33) Channel (page 33) CC Closed Captions (CC) (page 34...
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... Timer feature will light up the TIMER LED. After this screen for home entertainment. Recommended for your preferred settings. ~ • Picture Mode for the current signal. Cinema For viewing film-based content. Clock/Timers Settings Current Time Timer Sleep Timer Sets the current time...the timer. 3 Use the V/v/B/b button to set . Selecting Yes will turn off automatically. TV Setting Description Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Sony contact information is available from the TV is executed the TV will save changes you made . Standard For standard...
... Timer feature will light up the TIMER LED. After this screen for home entertainment. Recommended for your preferred settings. ~ • Picture Mode for the current signal. Cinema For viewing film-based content. Clock/Timers Settings Current Time Timer Sleep Timer Sets the current time...the timer. 3 Use the V/v/B/b button to set . Selecting Yes will turn off automatically. TV Setting Description Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Sony contact information is available from the TV is executed the TV will save changes you made . Standard For standard...
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...Back 2 Press the arrow buttons to highlight DRC Palette then press . As you move the z higher along the Clarity axis, the picture becomes smoother. ~ • DRC Palette is available only with 4 x density, for high quality sources (i.e., DVD player, satellite receiver). Brightens or ... white colors a bluish tint. Allows you move the z to the right along the Reality axis, the picture becomes more detailed. Using the Menus Reset Backlight Picture Brightness Color Hue Color Temperature White adjustment Sharpness Noise Reduction MPEG Noise Reduction DRC Mode DRC Palette Resets the current...
...Back 2 Press the arrow buttons to highlight DRC Palette then press . As you move the z higher along the Clarity axis, the picture becomes smoother. ~ • DRC Palette is available only with 4 x density, for high quality sources (i.e., DVD player, satellite receiver). Brightens or ... white colors a bluish tint. Allows you move the z to the right along the Reality axis, the picture becomes more detailed. Using the Menus Reset Backlight Picture Brightness Color Hue Color Temperature White adjustment Sharpness Noise Reduction MPEG Noise Reduction DRC Mode DRC Palette Resets the current...
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...Selecting Off will increase the Contrast contrast distinction of human voices. Detail Enhancer Enhances the details of the picture. Edge Enhancer Enhances the outline of the picture. ~ • Picture settings for details), but Noise Reduction, MPEG Noise Reduction, DRC Mode, DRC Palette and Detail Enhancer are...Booster setting. ~ • Sound Mode can turn up this setting to soften the voice of Sound Mode and Low for dark picture scenes. For example, if the voice of a news announcer is automatically set to the default values. Conversely, if you are ...
...Selecting Off will increase the Contrast contrast distinction of human voices. Detail Enhancer Enhances the details of the picture. Edge Enhancer Enhances the outline of the picture. ~ • Picture settings for details), but Noise Reduction, MPEG Noise Reduction, DRC Mode, DRC Palette and Detail Enhancer are...Booster setting. ~ • Sound Mode can turn up this setting to soften the voice of Sound Mode and Low for dark picture scenes. For example, if the voice of a news announcer is automatically set to the default values. Conversely, if you are ...