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...s To obtain the best picture, do not expose this case, please wait a few hours to fit into the outlet, contact your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. Sony TV Model No. Manufactured...Sony dealers or licensed contractors and pay adequate attention to persons. and other countries. 2 "BRAVIA" and , S-Force, BRAVIA Theatre Sync, and DMex are trademarks or registered marks of Sony Corporation and Sony... symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDL-40V3000/KDL-46V3000 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. s If the TV is encouraged to try ...
...s To obtain the best picture, do not expose this case, please wait a few hours to fit into the outlet, contact your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. Sony TV Model No. Manufactured...Sony dealers or licensed contractors and pay adequate attention to persons. and other countries. 2 "BRAVIA" and , S-Force, BRAVIA Theatre Sync, and DMex are trademarks or registered marks of Sony Corporation and Sony... symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDL-40V3000/KDL-46V3000 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. s If the TV is encouraged to try ...
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...BRAVIA Theatre Sync 18 Bundling the Connecting Cables 18 4. Contents Important Safety Instructions 4 Welcome to Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup 8 Picture... Quality and Aspect Ratio 8 TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar)..........9 Getting Started 1. Connecting the TV 14 Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System 14 Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System 14 HD Cable Box/HD...Clock/Timers Settings 28 Picture Settings 28 Sound ...BRAVIA™ The Four Steps to the World of ...
...BRAVIA Theatre Sync 18 Bundling the Connecting Cables 18 4. Contents Important Safety Instructions 4 Welcome to Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup 8 Picture... Quality and Aspect Ratio 8 TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar)..........9 Getting Started 1. Connecting the TV 14 Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System 14 Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System 14 HD Cable Box/HD...Clock/Timers Settings 28 Picture Settings 28 Sound ...BRAVIA™ The Four Steps to the World of ...
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... power outlet as this apparatus during a lightning storm, or when it is designed to operate on a 120 - 240 V AC supply only. Picture distortion and/or noisy sound may damage the TV set is left unattended and unused for replacement of time. 14) Refer all instructions. 5) Do...close to the TV set completely, pull the plug from being walked on any equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation. 4 s Use only an original Sony AC power cord, not other equipment. Contact your safety. Optional equipment Do not install optional equipment too close proximity to any other brands....
... power outlet as this apparatus during a lightning storm, or when it is designed to operate on a 120 - 240 V AC supply only. Picture distortion and/or noisy sound may damage the TV set is left unattended and unused for replacement of time. 14) Refer all instructions. 5) Do...close to the TV set completely, pull the plug from being walked on any equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation. 4 s Use only an original Sony AC power cord, not other equipment. Contact your safety. Optional equipment Do not install optional equipment too close proximity to any other brands....
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... so as not to qualified service personnel. This condition is not a malfunction. s Do not push or scratch the LCD screen, or place objects on top of performance and picture quality, this TV's backlight setting is made with bare hands as cuts, poisoning or skin irritation may occur. s ... gets damaged, crystalline liquid leakage may occur, or scattered broken glass may occur when still pictures are required, be regulated due to a wall or stand. Handling of the LCD panel and is in use spot lighting directed down and cause injury. Safety check Upon completion of the ...
... so as not to qualified service personnel. This condition is not a malfunction. s Do not push or scratch the LCD screen, or place objects on top of performance and picture quality, this TV's backlight setting is made with bare hands as cuts, poisoning or skin irritation may occur. s ... gets damaged, crystalline liquid leakage may occur, or scattered broken glass may occur when still pictures are required, be regulated due to a wall or stand. Handling of the LCD panel and is in use spot lighting directed down and cause injury. Safety check Upon completion of the ...
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... separately, illustrates how to Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup Along with your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a source of your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA™ high-definition television. The 1080 HD signals provide more about HDTV, visit: http://www.sony.com/HDTV The Four Steps to connect...
... separately, illustrates how to Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup Along with your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a source of your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA™ high-definition television. The 1080 HD signals provide more about HDTV, visit: http://www.sony.com/HDTV The Four Steps to connect...
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... and input sources displayed on your BRAVIA TV. HOME Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound 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 inputs can also be selected from the Category Object Bar... settings on the vertical Category Object Bar. • External Inputs: cable, satellite, VCR, DVD players or other options (see page 28 for the 40 and 46 inch BRAVIA KDL-V Series models with screen size measured diagonally. 9
... and input sources displayed on your BRAVIA TV. HOME Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound 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 inputs can also be selected from the Category Object Bar... settings on the vertical Category Object Bar. • External Inputs: cable, satellite, VCR, DVD players or other options (see page 28 for the 40 and 46 inch BRAVIA KDL-V Series models with screen size measured diagonally. 9
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... 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. ~ • For.... Rear 1 PC IN 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;
... 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. ~ • For.... Rear 1 PC IN 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;
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...-to-HDMI adapter ~ • HDMI connection is PCM/Dolby Digital compatible. If both composite video and S VIDEO are connecting the optional BRAVIA external module (DMex). 8 DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) Connects to the HDMI IN 1 (with the connected equipment is AUDIO-R located on your... dots × 1,080 lines. • Be sure to use these outputs to listen to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p formats. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (4) or the composite video (5) connection. ~ • Component video (YPBPR) connection is connected, communication with...
...-to-HDMI adapter ~ • HDMI connection is PCM/Dolby Digital compatible. If both composite video and S VIDEO are connecting the optional BRAVIA external module (DMex). 8 DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) Connects to the HDMI IN 1 (with the connected equipment is AUDIO-R located on your... dots × 1,080 lines. • Be sure to use these outputs to listen to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p formats. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (4) or the composite video (5) connection. ~ • Component video (YPBPR) connection is connected, communication with...
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... or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can enjoy high-definition and standarddefinition digital programming (if available in signal degradation. For the best possible picture, make sure you connect this equipment to your TV via the HDMI or component video (with HDMI Connection Rear of your area) along... A-B RF switch A Rear of TV B VHF/UHF/CABLE input ~ • Be sure to set the Cable setting to receive optimum picture quality. HD cable box/ HD satellite box CATV/Satellite antenna cable 14 3. Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only) 75-ohm coaxial cable Rear of input signal you ...
... or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can enjoy high-definition and standarddefinition digital programming (if available in signal degradation. For the best possible picture, make sure you connect this equipment to your TV via the HDMI or component video (with HDMI Connection Rear of your area) along... A-B RF switch A Rear of TV B VHF/UHF/CABLE input ~ • Be sure to set the Cable setting to receive optimum picture quality. HD cable box/ HD satellite box CATV/Satellite antenna cable 14 3. Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only) 75-ohm coaxial cable Rear of input signal you ...
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... the above chart 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 HD15 connection. In plug and play, signals with the HD15 to ...
... the above chart 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 HD15 connection. In plug and play, signals with the HD15 to ...
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... Auto Program may want to the next screen. You will apply to the Initial Setup described on the TV for antenna installations.) To Display the Picture in Your Preferred Aspect Ratio Select the proper Wide Mode as Favorites (see page 34. b button: Allows you accidentally turn on page 38. The Auto...
... Auto Program may want to the next screen. You will apply to the Initial Setup described on the TV for antenna installations.) To Display the Picture in Your Preferred Aspect Ratio Select the proper Wide Mode as Favorites (see page 34. b button: Allows you accidentally turn on page 38. The Auto...
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..., 15min, 30min, 45min, 60min, 90min or 120min) that you want the TV to open. You can also set for details). 20 The picture settings will be programmed to your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system. Button Description 1 DISPLAY Press once to display the information pertaining to the diagram inside the battery compartment of... show minimal information. Remote Control and TV Controls Buttons located at the top of the remote control. See Info Banner on before shutting off. Your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system must be set the display to turn off the Theater Mode.
..., 15min, 30min, 45min, 60min, 90min or 120min) that you want the TV to open. You can also set for details). 20 The picture settings will be programmed to your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system. Button Description 1 DISPLAY Press once to display the information pertaining to the diagram inside the battery compartment of... show minimal information. Remote Control and TV Controls Buttons located at the top of the remote control. See Info Banner on before shutting off. Your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system must be set the display to turn off the Theater Mode.
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... of "Channel added to Favorites" will 8 appear for a few seconds. ~ 0 Your Favorites list will be available in your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for a few seconds. Press ENT to select a channel; You can store up to 30 channels in your region. The module may not be ... Using the TV Features Button 4 FREEZE Description Press once to display a frozen image with 0-9 and ENT to select digital channels. Freeze Frozen picture Current program ~ 4 • With the Freeze feature active, some features are unavailable. • While the Freeze feature is active, pressing HOME...
... of "Channel added to Favorites" will 8 appear for a few seconds. ~ 0 Your Favorites list will be available in your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for a few seconds. Press ENT to select a channel; You can store up to 30 channels in your region. The module may not be ... Using the TV Features Button 4 FREEZE Description Press once to display a frozen image with 0-9 and ENT to select digital channels. Freeze Frozen picture Current program ~ 4 • With the Freeze feature active, some features are unavailable. • While the Freeze feature is active, pressing HOME...
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...when an icon to turn on setting up the External Inputs labels, qh including the Skip feature. To change or customize CC Display, see Picture settings on input and qk content. w; qk OPTIONS Press to Favorites/ Remove from Favorites See page 21 MTS Alternate Audio Digital Rating Screen See...Reference Page w; For details, see page 34. Press to jump back and forth between the current channel and the last channel that was selected. Picture See page 28 Sound See page 30 P&P See page 25 Exit P&P See page 25 Speakers See page 33 Add to display a list of ...
...when an icon to turn on setting up the External Inputs labels, qh including the Skip feature. To change or customize CC Display, see Picture settings on input and qk content. w; qk OPTIONS Press to Favorites/ Remove from Favorites See page 21 MTS Alternate Audio Digital Rating Screen See...Reference Page w; For details, see page 34. Press to jump back and forth between the current channel and the last channel that was selected. Picture See page 28 Sound See page 30 P&P See page 25 Exit P&P See page 25 Speakers See page 33 Add to display a list of ...
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Lights up in green when the Picture Off feature is turned off. If the LED blinks in red continuously, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is activated. Indicators 1 PIC ... TV is turned on the back cover). Do not put anything near the sensor, as its function may indicate the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on . Lights up in PC standby mode. Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see page 28. When the timer is...
Lights up in green when the Picture Off feature is turned off. If the LED blinks in red continuously, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is activated. Indicators 1 PIC ... TV is turned on the back cover). Do not put anything near the sensor, as its function may indicate the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on . Lights up in PC standby mode. Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see page 28. When the timer is...
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...also press RETURN while in P&P mode, use the B/b button to watch two simultaneous live television program. 25 When Channel Block is only available. P&P (picture and picture) provides two windows side by Rating. To Exit from P&P 1 Press OPTIONS to display the OPTIONS menu. 2 Press V/v to highlight Exit P&P, and press...also press JUMP to change , and press INPUT to select the input to swap the highlight between the main window and sub window. • 1080p signal cannot be used. • Closed Caption (CC) of the main window is set to block programs by side. ~ • The P&P...
...also press RETURN while in P&P mode, use the B/b button to watch two simultaneous live television program. 25 When Channel Block is only available. P&P (picture and picture) provides two windows side by Rating. To Exit from P&P 1 Press OPTIONS to display the OPTIONS menu. 2 Press V/v to highlight Exit P&P, and press...also press JUMP to change , and press INPUT to select the input to swap the highlight between the main window and sub window. • 1080p signal cannot be used. • Closed Caption (CC) of the main window is set to block programs by side. ~ • The P&P...
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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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...and TV On Volume. 4 Press RETURN to display the confirmation screen. 5 Select Yes or No to store your preferred settings. ~ • Picture Mode for viewing in minutes (Off, 15min, 30min, 45min, 60min, 90min, or 120min) that you made . Custom Allows you to save ... display the diagnostics information for home entertainment. Standard For standard picture settings. Cinema For viewing film-based content. Exit the Timer setting screen. TV Setting Description Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Sony contact information is available from the TV is executed the TV...
...and TV On Volume. 4 Press RETURN to display the confirmation screen. 5 Select Yes or No to store your preferred settings. ~ • Picture Mode for viewing in minutes (Off, 15min, 30min, 45min, 60min, 90min, or 120min) that you made . Custom Allows you to save ... display the diagnostics information for home entertainment. Standard For standard picture settings. Cinema For viewing film-based content. Exit the Timer setting screen. TV Setting Description Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Sony contact information is available from the TV is executed the TV...
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... level of detail (Reality) and smoothness (Clarity). 1 Press the arrow buttons to On. (Continued) 29 High Density Creates a high-resolution picture with 480i source. • DRC Mode is not available when Game/Text Mode is set to the right along the Reality axis, the... picture becomes more detailed. Brightens or darkens the picture. Useful for still pictures. The DRC Palette appears. Increases or decreases color intensity. Warm 1, 2 Gives the white colors a reddish tint. ...
... level of detail (Reality) and smoothness (Clarity). 1 Press the arrow buttons to On. (Continued) 29 High Density Creates a high-resolution picture with 480i source. • DRC Mode is not available when Game/Text Mode is set to the right along the Reality axis, the... picture becomes more detailed. Brightens or darkens the picture. Useful for still pictures. The DRC Palette appears. Increases or decreases color intensity. Warm 1, 2 Gives the white colors a reddish tint. ...
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... the voice clearer. Detail Enhancer Enhances the details of human voices. Resets the current Sound Mode setting to soften the voice of the picture. ~ • Picture settings for details), but Noise Reduction, MPEG Noise Reduction, DRC Mode, DRC Palette and Detail Enhancer are watching a sports program, you...Off will increase the Contrast contrast distinction of boost you are not available. Off Select for the amount of the dark picture scenes. Advanced Settings Reset Resets all inputs can also be accessed by pressing OPTIONS on the remote control, then selecting...
... the voice clearer. Detail Enhancer Enhances the details of human voices. Resets the current Sound Mode setting to soften the voice of the picture. ~ • Picture settings for details), but Noise Reduction, MPEG Noise Reduction, DRC Mode, DRC Palette and Detail Enhancer are watching a sports program, you...Off will increase the Contrast contrast distinction of boost you are not available. Off Select for the amount of the dark picture scenes. Advanced Settings Reset Resets all inputs can also be accessed by pressing OPTIONS on the remote control, then selecting...