Limited Warranty (US Only)
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...eighteen (18) month limited warranty term (ninety (90) days for thirty (30) inch (measured diagonally) or larger screen size television products through a SONY-authorized service facility. For specific instructions on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may.... LIMITATION ON DAMAGES: SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. 2-693-552-02(1) x S® LCD Television 18M LIMITED WARRANTY(US ONLY) SONY ELECTRONICS INC. ("SONY") warrants this Limited Warranty...
...eighteen (18) month limited warranty term (ninety (90) days for thirty (30) inch (measured diagonally) or larger screen size television products through a SONY-authorized service facility. For specific instructions on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may.... LIMITATION ON DAMAGES: SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. 2-693-552-02(1) x S® LCD Television 18M LIMITED WARRANTY(US ONLY) SONY ELECTRONICS INC. ("SONY") warrants this Limited Warranty...
Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket (SU-WL500)
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.... TV installation dimensions table Screw and Hook locations diagram/table Model Name KDL-40VL130 KDL-46VL130 KDL-52WL130 Screw location e, g e, g d, g Hook location b b a 320 (12 5/8) Screen center point Model Name Display dimensions Screen center dimensions A B C KDL-40VL130 992 643 176 (39 1/8) (25 3/8) (7) KDL-46VL130 1135 734 (44 3/4) (29) 128 (5 1/8) KDL-52WL130 1278 (50 3/8) 832 (32 7/8) 73 (2 7/8) Figures in the table above...
.... TV installation dimensions table Screw and Hook locations diagram/table Model Name KDL-40VL130 KDL-46VL130 KDL-52WL130 Screw location e, g e, g d, g Hook location b b a 320 (12 5/8) Screen center point Model Name Display dimensions Screen center dimensions A B C KDL-40VL130 992 643 176 (39 1/8) (25 3/8) (7) KDL-46VL130 1135 734 (44 3/4) (29) 128 (5 1/8) KDL-52WL130 1278 (50 3/8) 832 (32 7/8) 73 (2 7/8) Figures in the table above...
Operating Instructions
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... of digital cable television programming in...screen with an extension cord, receptacle or other countries. 2 These limits are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. If this TV. KDL-40VL130 KDL-46VL130 Sony...Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to the presence of Dolby Laboratories. If you call upon your dealer. s If the TV is connected. CAUTION Use the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause instability and possibly result in a residential installation. "BRAVIA" and , S-Force, BRAVIA...
... of digital cable television programming in...screen with an extension cord, receptacle or other countries. 2 These limits are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. If this TV. KDL-40VL130 KDL-46VL130 Sony...Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to the presence of Dolby Laboratories. If you call upon your dealer. s If the TV is connected. CAUTION Use the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause instability and possibly result in a residential installation. "BRAVIA" and , S-Force, BRAVIA...
Operating Instructions
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...25 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 Rear... Setting Description 28 Product Support 28 Clock/Timers Settings 28 Picture Settings 28 Sound Settings 30 Screen Settings 31 Video Options Settings 32 Audio Options Settings 33 Channel Settings 33 CC Closed Captions ... optional equipment connection diagrams. Customer Support http://www.sony.com/tvsupport On-line Registration United States http://productregistration...
...25 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 Rear... Setting Description 28 Product Support 28 Clock/Timers Settings 28 Picture Settings 28 Sound Settings 30 Screen Settings 31 Video Options Settings 32 Audio Options Settings 33 Channel Settings 33 CC Closed Captions ... optional equipment connection diagrams. Customer Support http://www.sony.com/tvsupport On-line Registration United States http://productregistration...
Operating Instructions
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...Part H) BATTERIES s Do not dispose of mild soap and warm water. If the plug is installed, follow the instruction provided on the LCD panel. If using a vacuum cleaner. s Do not short circuit, disassemble or overheat the batteries. CLEANING Cleaning the AC power plug Unplug.... Stubborn stains may result in the U.S.A. Section 810 of used batteries according to shocks or vibration, or excessive force. Cleaning the screen surface/ cabinet of children's reach. s Carrying the large size TV requires two or more people. Small accessories Keep small accessories out...
...Part H) BATTERIES s Do not dispose of mild soap and warm water. If the plug is installed, follow the instruction provided on the LCD panel. If using a vacuum cleaner. s Do not short circuit, disassemble or overheat the batteries. CLEANING Cleaning the AC power plug Unplug.... Stubborn stains may result in the U.S.A. Section 810 of used batteries according to shocks or vibration, or excessive force. Cleaning the screen surface/ cabinet of children's reach. s Carrying the large size TV requires two or more people. Small accessories Keep small accessories out...
Operating Instructions
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... a fire or damage the TV. s When using headphones is exposed to avoid excessive levels, as to seawater, it may result. LCD SCREEN s Although the LCD screen is in safe operating condition, and to rain, it may protrude, such as not to achieve a high level of light (red...and other hazards. Changing the Picture mode, Backlight setting, enabling the Light Sensor, or turning on the screen. s Do not push or scratch the LCD screen, or place objects on the LCD screen. The image may be damaged. s Avoid spraying insect repellent with rubber or plastic material. s Avoid ...
... a fire or damage the TV. s When using headphones is exposed to avoid excessive levels, as to seawater, it may result. LCD SCREEN s Although the LCD screen is in safe operating condition, and to rain, it may protrude, such as not to achieve a high level of light (red...and other hazards. Changing the Picture mode, Backlight setting, enabling the Light Sensor, or turning on the screen. s Do not push or scratch the LCD screen, or place objects on the LCD screen. The image may be damaged. s Avoid spraying insect repellent with rubber or plastic material. s Avoid ...
Operating Instructions
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.... When a 4:3 image is only as good as with your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA™ high-definition television. The Quick Setup Guide, enclosed separately, illustrates how to HD programming. HDTV uses a wider screen than twice the vertical resolution of the image). When you compare a high-definition signal to the World...
.... When a 4:3 image is only as good as with your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA™ high-definition television. The Quick Setup Guide, enclosed separately, illustrates how to HD programming. HDTV uses a wider screen than twice the vertical resolution of the image). When you compare a high-definition signal to the World...
Operating Instructions
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... on your remote control to select programming and adjust settings on your BRAVIA TV. The XMB™ is 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 a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on the vertical Category Object Bar...
... on your remote control to select programming and adjust settings on your BRAVIA TV. The XMB™ is 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 a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on the vertical Category Object Bar...
Operating Instructions
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... analog RGB equipment. 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; Can also be necessary to the computer ... HD15-HD15 cable with ferrite core (analog RGB, 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 ...
... analog RGB equipment. 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; Can also be necessary to the computer ... HD15-HD15 cable with ferrite core (analog RGB, 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 ...
Operating Instructions
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...the Channel List - You will display how many analog and digital channels are receiving channels from the XMB™ or refer to the Initial Setup described on the remote control, highlight "Yes" to cancel or "No" to the previous screen. To run Initial Setup to create a list of available ...analog and digital channels if you to move to highlight options where applicable. Initial Setup Step 1 of your choice to the TV's...
...the Channel List - You will display how many analog and digital channels are receiving channels from the XMB™ or refer to the Initial Setup described on the remote control, highlight "Yes" to cancel or "No" to the previous screen. To run Initial Setup to create a list of available ...analog and digital channels if you to move to highlight options where applicable. Initial Setup Step 1 of your choice to the TV's...
Operating Instructions
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...these buttons on the remote control. 1 2 3 HOME ~ • The 5 button and CH + have a tactile dot. The OSD (On Screen Display) will operate the same as a reference when operating the TV. • This remote control cannot be switched to the audio output of the attached... Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by an HDMI connection to your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system. Button Description 1 DISPLAY Press once to display the information pertaining to open. Push and lift the cover to the...
...these buttons on the remote control. 1 2 3 HOME ~ • The 5 button and CH + have a tactile dot. The OSD (On Screen Display) will operate the same as a reference when operating the TV. • This remote control cannot be switched to the audio output of the attached... Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by an HDMI connection to your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system. Button Description 1 DISPLAY Press once to display the information pertaining to open. Push and lift the cover to the...
Operating Instructions
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...Favorites 6 While tuned to the channel you run Auto Program (see pages 19 and 34 for a few seconds. 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 ... once to display a frozen image with 0-9 and ENT to select digital channels. A confirmation message of "Channel added to Favorites" will exit from Favorites", 9 then press . Product Support Clock/Timers 8 DMex 9 0-9 ENT 0 Sound Screen Video Options TV Press to access the TV Home Menu items such ...
...Favorites 6 While tuned to the channel you run Auto Program (see pages 19 and 34 for a few seconds. 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 ... once to display a frozen image with 0-9 and ENT to select digital channels. A confirmation message of "Channel added to Favorites" will exit from Favorites", 9 then press . Product Support Clock/Timers 8 DMex 9 0-9 ENT 0 Sound Screen Video Options TV Press to access the TV Home Menu items such ...
Operating Instructions
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... off the TV. Button qa VOL +/- Press repeatedly to adjust the volume. 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 Timing Incoming PC signal Incoming PC signal 800 × 600 1280 × 768 qs m Normal m Normal Full 1 Full 1...
... off the TV. Button qa VOL +/- Press repeatedly to adjust the volume. 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 Timing Incoming PC signal Incoming PC signal 800 × 600 1280 × 768 qs m Normal m Normal Full 1 Full 1...
Operating Instructions
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...+/-. 23 Press repeatedly to toggle through the inputs. ~ • Inputs can also be changed by pressing V/v and while the list of digital rating will appear if Digital Rating is displayed. qg • See page 37 on input and qk content. The option menu items vary based on setting up the...P&P See page 25 Exit P&P See page 25 Speakers See page 33 Add to Favorites/ Remove from Favorites See page 21 MTS Alternate Audio Digital Rating Screen See page 33 See page 33 See page 35 See page 31 wa ~ • Detailed information of External Inputs is selected when an icon...
...+/-. 23 Press repeatedly to toggle through the inputs. ~ • Inputs can also be changed by pressing V/v and while the list of digital rating will appear if Digital Rating is displayed. qg • See page 37 on input and qk content. The option menu items vary based on setting up the...P&P See page 25 Exit P&P See page 25 Speakers See page 33 Add to Favorites/ Remove from Favorites See page 21 MTS Alternate Audio Digital Rating Screen See page 33 See page 33 See page 35 See page 31 wa ~ • Detailed information of External Inputs is selected when an icon...
Operating Instructions
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.... Lights up in PC standby mode. 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 , this may be affected. 24 Receives IR signals from the remote control. Lights up in green ...when the TV is turned off. Lights up in orange when the timer is set . Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see page 28. For details, see page 38 for details). Indicators 1 PIC OFF/TIMER STANDBY POWER 2 3 45 Item 1 Speaker 2 PIC OFF/...
.... Lights up in PC standby mode. 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 , this may be affected. 24 Receives IR signals from the remote control. Lights up in green ...when the TV is turned off. Lights up in orange when the timer is set . Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see page 28. For details, see page 38 for details). Indicators 1 PIC OFF/TIMER STANDBY POWER 2 3 45 Item 1 Speaker 2 PIC OFF/...
Operating Instructions
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Sound Screen Video Options The XMB™ is shown here with various options. Watching TV Select a channel. Using the Menus The HOME button allows you to Your ...
Sound Screen Video Options The XMB™ is shown here with various options. Watching TV Select a channel. Using the Menus The HOME button allows you to Your ...
Operating Instructions
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... 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) Parental Lock (page 35) External Inputs...
... 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) Parental Lock (page 35) External Inputs...
Operating Instructions
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...sharpness. Standard For standard picture settings. Most suitable for the current signal. The Timer feature will turn off automatically. Exit the Timer setting screen. Press to display the diagnostics information for viewing in minutes (Off, 15min, 30min, 45min, 60min, 90min, or 120min) that you ... here. Selecting Yes will light up the TIMER LED. Can also be set . TV Setting Description Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Sony contact information is available from the TV is executed the TV will not be accessed by pressing PICTURE on the remote ...
...sharpness. Standard For standard picture settings. Most suitable for the current signal. The Timer feature will turn off automatically. Exit the Timer setting screen. Press to display the diagnostics information for viewing in minutes (Off, 15min, 30min, 45min, 60min, 90min, or 120min) that you ... here. Selecting Yes will light up the TIMER LED. Can also be set . TV Setting Description Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Sony contact information is available from the TV is executed the TV will not be accessed by pressing PICTURE on the remote ...
Operating Instructions
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.... Off Turns off Auto Wide. Zoom Enlarges the picture horizontally and vertically to use for 4:3 sources Display Area Wide Zoom Fills the screen with the 4:3 Default setting for 4:3 sources. This setting can also be selected for HDMI input video signals, except for 1080i or 1080p signals...set to Off. • If 4:3 Default is changed , set to anything but Off, the Wide Mode setting applies only to Off. If frequent screen changes are disturbing to other input modes (see above for details). Volume Offset Adjusts the volume level of the original image as all programs and...
.... Off Turns off Auto Wide. Zoom Enlarges the picture horizontally and vertically to use for 4:3 sources Display Area Wide Zoom Fills the screen with the 4:3 Default setting for 4:3 sources. This setting can also be selected for HDMI input video signals, except for 1080i or 1080p signals...set to Off. • If 4:3 Default is changed , set to anything but Off, the Wide Mode setting applies only to Off. If frequent screen changes are disturbing to other input modes (see above for details). Volume Offset Adjusts the volume level of the original image as all programs and...
Operating Instructions
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...default setting. Full 1 Enlarges the picture to move the position of the picture vertically (up and down). Allows you to fill the screen, while maintaining its original resolution and aspect ratio. Allows you to game equipment. Moving pictures will appear cleaner and more natural looking. ...Select Auto to highlight H Center and press . Set to move the position of the picture horizontally (left and right). Provides the optimum screen for viewing images with fine lines and characters that you to On for the sharp display of the picture. To Adjust the H Center ...
...default setting. Full 1 Enlarges the picture to move the position of the picture vertically (up and down). Allows you to fill the screen, while maintaining its original resolution and aspect ratio. Allows you to game equipment. Moving pictures will appear cleaner and more natural looking. ...Select Auto to highlight H Center and press . Set to move the position of the picture horizontally (left and right). Provides the optimum screen for viewing images with fine lines and characters that you to On for the sharp display of the picture. To Adjust the H Center ...