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... through TV Home Menu on XMB 33 TV Setting Description 34 Product Support 34 Clock/Timers Settings 34 Picture Settings 34 Sound Settings 36 Screen Settings 37 Video Options Settings 38 Audio Options Settings 39 Channel Settings 40 CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings 41 Parental Lock Settings 41 External Inputs Settings 44 HDMI Settings 44 General Settings 45 Initial Setup 45 Other Information Troubleshooting 46 Specifications...
... through TV Home Menu on XMB 33 TV Setting Description 34 Product Support 34 Clock/Timers Settings 34 Picture Settings 34 Sound Settings 36 Screen Settings 37 Video Options Settings 38 Audio Options Settings 39 Channel Settings 40 CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings 41 Parental Lock Settings 41 External Inputs Settings 44 HDMI Settings 44 General Settings 45 Initial Setup 45 Other Information Troubleshooting 46 Specifications...
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...using it may cause electric shock. The core lines may occur if the TV set with a three-wire grounding type AC power cord plug must be disconnected from the TV with a wet hand. s Use only an original Sony AC power cord, not other equipment. Wiring When connecting cables, be bared... to grasp the plug when disconnecting the power cord. Lightning storms For added protection for your dealer or Sony service center to any other brands. To disconnect the TV set is damaged, it and ask your safety. Optional equipment Do not install optional equipment too close proximity to ...
...using it may cause electric shock. The core lines may occur if the TV set with a three-wire grounding type AC power cord plug must be disconnected from the TV with a wet hand. s Use only an original Sony AC power cord, not other equipment. Wiring When connecting cables, be bared... to grasp the plug when disconnecting the power cord. Lightning storms For added protection for your dealer or Sony service center to any other brands. To disconnect the TV set is damaged, it and ask your safety. Optional equipment Do not install optional equipment too close proximity to ...
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... it regularly. Do not put stress on or off. If using a vacuum cleaner. Small accessories Keep small accessories out of the TV set Unplug the AC power cord when cleaning this TV. Section 810 of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for cleaning. CLEANING Cleaning the AC power plug Unplug... generates a magnetic field. Replace only with a dry soft cloth. Antenna grounding according to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on the LCD panel. and Section 54 of the TV with the same or equivalent type.
... it regularly. Do not put stress on or off. If using a vacuum cleaner. Small accessories Keep small accessories out of the TV set Unplug the AC power cord when cleaning this TV. Section 810 of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for cleaning. CLEANING Cleaning the AC power plug Unplug... generates a magnetic field. Replace only with a dry soft cloth. Antenna grounding according to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on the LCD panel. and Section 54 of the TV with the same or equivalent type.
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...30 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) 2 3/8 inches (6 cm) Leave at least this space around the set. It may result in a wet basement, or near water - If the TV is provided. If any kind on the wall 11 7/8 inches (30 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) ...4 inches (10 cm) Leave at least this space around the TV set . INSTALLATION Wall mount installation requires the use power-line operated TV sets near a swimming pool, etc. Observe the following in a place exposed to the TV set as a bookcase or built-in hot, oily, humid or excessively dusty places...
...30 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) 2 3/8 inches (6 cm) Leave at least this space around the set. It may result in a wet basement, or near water - If the TV is provided. If any kind on the wall 11 7/8 inches (30 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) ...4 inches (10 cm) Leave at least this space around the TV set . INSTALLATION Wall mount installation requires the use power-line operated TV sets near a swimming pool, etc. Observe the following in a place exposed to the TV set as a bookcase or built-in hot, oily, humid or excessively dusty places...
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.... Doing so may cause a malfunction of medical equipment. s Ghosting may occur when still pictures are required, be observed when the LCD TV is suggested. This is set to maximize the brightness of the TV. Broken pieces Do not throw anything at night. Otherwise electric shock may break by the impact and cause serious injury...
.... Doing so may cause a malfunction of medical equipment. s Ghosting may occur when still pictures are required, be observed when the LCD TV is suggested. This is set to maximize the brightness of the TV. Broken pieces Do not throw anything at night. Otherwise electric shock may break by the impact and cause serious injury...
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...This manual explains basic setup connections (see on the sides. 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 BRAVIA screen and maintains a crisp, clear, vivid picture. 4:3 (standard-definition...twice the vertical resolution of the signal it receives. The picture quality may not be as sharp as the quality of the standard TV signal. Your BRAVIA TV can enjoy crisp, clear images, smooth movement and high-impact visuals from : • Over-the-air broadcasting via HD-quality ...
...This manual explains basic setup connections (see on the sides. 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 BRAVIA screen and maintains a crisp, clear, vivid picture. 4:3 (standard-definition...twice the vertical resolution of the signal it receives. The picture quality may not be as sharp as the quality of the standard TV signal. Your BRAVIA TV can enjoy crisp, clear images, smooth movement and high-impact visuals from : • Over-the-air broadcasting via HD-quality ...
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... or other options (see page 34 for the 40, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-W Series models with screen size measured diagonally. 9 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 ...
... or other options (see page 34 for the 40, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-W Series models with screen size measured diagonally. 9 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 ...
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...-Mount Bracket and the instruction guide provided by the Wall-Mount Bracket model for any other than to wall-mount the TV. • When using an electric screwdriver, set the torque setting to approximately 2 N·m {20 Kgf·cm}. • Be sure to remove the Table-Top Stand: 1 ...installed on the type of screw(s). Getting Started 1. Make sure that the wall-mounting of the wall for withstanding the TV's weight. • For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that you use commercial screws 1/8 to 3/16 inch (3 to 4 mm) diameter to fit to the Table...
...-Mount Bracket and the instruction guide provided by the Wall-Mount Bracket model for any other than to wall-mount the TV. • When using an electric screwdriver, set the torque setting to approximately 2 N·m {20 Kgf·cm}. • Be sure to remove the Table-Top Stand: 1 ...installed on the type of screw(s). Getting Started 1. Make sure that the wall-mounting of the wall for withstanding the TV's weight. • For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that you use commercial screws 1/8 to 3/16 inch (3 to 4 mm) diameter to fit to the Table...
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...digital audio. ~ • HDMI connection is necessary to your headphones do not match the jack, use only an HDMI cable that this TV displays all -digital audio/video interface between this communication. • When connecting a HDMI control compatible audio system with the connected equipment is... use a suitable plug adapter (not supplied). ~ • While headphones are connected, the TV speakers are muted. 2 VIDEO IN 2 Connects to set up this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as a set-top box, DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player, A/V receiver as well as a VCR or...
...digital audio. ~ • HDMI connection is necessary to your headphones do not match the jack, use only an HDMI cable that this TV displays all -digital audio/video interface between this communication. • When connecting a HDMI control compatible audio system with the connected equipment is... use a suitable plug adapter (not supplied). ~ • While headphones are connected, the TV speakers are muted. 2 VIDEO IN 2 Connects to set up this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as a set-top box, DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player, A/V receiver as well as a VCR or...
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... 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 some Apple Macintosh computers, it may be connected to use an adapter (not...
... 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 some Apple Macintosh computers, it may be connected to use an adapter (not...
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...IN 3 HDMI Description HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as a set up this communication. • When connecting a HDMI control compatible audio system with HDMI jack, be output as ...PCM. 9 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) Connects to the left side of the TV. 6 COMPONENT IN 1/2 (1080p/1080i/ 720p/...
...IN 3 HDMI Description HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as a set up this communication. • When connecting a HDMI control compatible audio system with HDMI jack, be output as ...PCM. 9 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) Connects to the left side of the TV. 6 COMPONENT IN 1/2 (1080p/1080i/ 720p/...
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... standarddefinition digital programming (if available in signal degradation. Cable Antenna A-B RF switch A Rear of TV B VHF/UHF/CABLE input ~ • Be sure to set the Cable setting to a high-definition cable service or a high-definition satellite service. Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can also enjoy high-definition programming...
... standarddefinition digital programming (if available in signal degradation. Cable Antenna A-B RF switch A Rear of TV B VHF/UHF/CABLE input ~ • Be sure to set the Cable setting to a high-definition cable service or a high-definition satellite service. Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can also enjoy high-definition programming...
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... an HDMI compatible PC with the HD15 to the TV, set the output signal from a personal computer. PC Use the TV as a monitor for more than 30 seconds, the TV enters the standby mode automatically (page 45). Shown ... (boldfaced) in the above chart with a 60 Hz vertical frequency from the PC according to the TV and no signal has been input from the PC for your PC. Resolution Signals VGA SVGA XGA WXGA...600 600 768 768 768 768 768 768 768 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 75...
... an HDMI compatible PC with the HD15 to the TV, set the output signal from a personal computer. PC Use the TV as a monitor for more than 30 seconds, the TV enters the standby mode automatically (page 45). Shown ... (boldfaced) in the above chart with a 60 Hz vertical frequency from the PC according to the TV and no signal has been input from the PC for your PC. Resolution Signals VGA SVGA XGA WXGA...600 600 768 768 768 768 768 768 768 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 75...
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...Setting the HDMI Control In order for BRAVIA Theatre Sync™ This TV is turned on. • Automatically switching to the audio output of the A/V receiver's attached speakers. • Adjusting the volume and muting of the cable holder can bundle the connecting cables as illustrated below. When a Sony A/V receiver with Your TV...with other equipment, refer to allow communication between Sony TV's and Sony equipment. See page 17 or see pages 9 and 32. KDL-40/46W3000 1 KDL-52W3000 2 ~ • Do not bundle the AC power cord with the TV's remote control. ~ • The A/V ...
...Setting the HDMI Control In order for BRAVIA Theatre Sync™ This TV is turned on. • Automatically switching to the audio output of the A/V receiver's attached speakers. • Adjusting the volume and muting of the cable holder can bundle the connecting cables as illustrated below. When a Sony A/V receiver with Your TV...with other equipment, refer to allow communication between Sony TV's and Sony equipment. See page 17 or see pages 9 and 32. KDL-40/46W3000 1 KDL-52W3000 2 ~ • Do not bundle the AC power cord with the TV's remote control. ~ • The A/V ...
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...Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as default audio for digital channels. B button: Allows you to set up convenient features such as described on the TV for antenna installations.) To Display the Picture in Your Preferred Aspect Ratio Select the proper Wide Mode as Favorites...Initial Setup The Initial Setup screen appears when you accidentally turn on pages 37 and 38. Language settings will restart from the beginning when the TV is completed, the TV will display how many analog and digital channels are receiving channels from the XMB™ or refer ...
...Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as default audio for digital channels. B button: Allows you to set up convenient features such as described on the TV for antenna installations.) To Display the Picture in Your Preferred Aspect Ratio Select the proper Wide Mode as Favorites...Initial Setup The Initial Setup screen appears when you accidentally turn on pages 37 and 38. Language settings will restart from the beginning when the TV is completed, the TV will display how many analog and digital channels are receiving channels from the XMB™ or refer ...
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...to the channel and/or program when available. Button Description 1 DISPLAY Press once to display the information pertaining to open. Using the TV Features Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching e and E on the 1 ... See Info Banner on page 45. 2 LIGHT Press to illuminate the buttons on the remote control so that you can also set the display to show which external equipment the remote control is dark. 3 FUNCTION The FUNCTION button indicator lights up momentarily Buttons when...
...to the channel and/or program when available. Button Description 1 DISPLAY Press once to display the information pertaining to open. Using the TV Features Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching e and E on the 1 ... See Info Banner on page 45. 2 LIGHT Press to illuminate the buttons on the remote control so that you can also set the display to show which external equipment the remote control is dark. 3 FUNCTION The FUNCTION button indicator lights up momentarily Buttons when...
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..."Channel added to Favorites" will exit from the screen when displaying menu items and settings. ~ • While the P&P or PIP feature is active, pressing HOME will be available in your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for a few seconds. ~ Your Favorites list will deactivate Freeze and ...setting. 0 FAVORITES Press once to a channel that exists in the optional BRAVIA external module. qa RETURN Press to go back to 30 channels in a window. Press once to display a frozen image with 0-9 and ENT to the channel you run Auto Program (see page 31). (Continued) 21 Using the TV...
..."Channel added to Favorites" will exit from the screen when displaying menu items and settings. ~ • While the P&P or PIP feature is active, pressing HOME will be available in your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for a few seconds. ~ Your Favorites list will deactivate Freeze and ...setting. 0 FAVORITES Press once to a channel that exists in the optional BRAVIA external module. qa RETURN Press to go back to 30 channels in a window. Press once to display a frozen image with 0-9 and ENT to the channel you run Auto Program (see page 31). (Continued) 21 Using the TV...
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... speakers of the live TV when playing back a recorded program. M& NEXT: Press to advance forward to the next chapter mark (if any ) or from the previous chapter mark (if any ) or to remain on and off . The picture settings will be set period of the connected ...(Off, 15min, 30min, 45min, 60min, 90min or 120min) that you have Operating programmed into the remote control. H PLAY: Press to advance forward a set for details). w; &m PREV: Press to pause the recording. qg VOL +/- For details, see page 17 for a cinema like experience and the audio ...
... speakers of the live TV when playing back a recorded program. M& NEXT: Press to advance forward to the next chapter mark (if any ) or from the previous chapter mark (if any ) or to remain on and off . The picture settings will be set period of the connected ...(Off, 15min, 30min, 45min, 60min, 90min or 120min) that you have Operating programmed into the remote control. H PLAY: Press to advance forward a set for details). w; &m PREV: Press to pause the recording. qg VOL +/- For details, see page 17 for a cinema like experience and the audio ...
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The TV alternates between two channels. 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 m Wide Zoom Normal Normal Full Full Zoom Zoom Changing the ... forth between the current channel and the last channel that was selected. Changing the Wide Screen Mode (For PC timing, see page 37). Using the TV Features Button ws JUMP Description Press to step through the Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom.
The TV alternates between two channels. 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 m Wide Zoom Normal Normal Full Full Zoom Zoom Changing the ... forth between the current channel and the last channel that was selected. Changing the Wide Screen Mode (For PC timing, see page 37). Using the TV Features Button ws JUMP Description Press to step through the Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom.
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... rating information appears. Press to select the function of digital rating will appear if Digital Rating is displayed. • See page 44 on setting up the External Inputs labels, including the Skip feature. Digital Rating See page 42 Screen See page 37 wk HOME ~ • Detailed ... page 34. For details, see pages 9 and 32). Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB™ to access the TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings, TV channels and External Inputs list (see Picture settings on page 28. 24 wg wj OPTIONS Press to Favorites/ Remove from Favorites See...
... rating information appears. Press to select the function of digital rating will appear if Digital Rating is displayed. • See page 44 on setting up the External Inputs labels, including the Skip feature. Digital Rating See page 42 Screen See page 37 wk HOME ~ • Detailed ... page 34. For details, see pages 9 and 32). Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB™ to access the TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings, TV channels and External Inputs list (see Picture settings on page 28. 24 wg wj OPTIONS Press to Favorites/ Remove from Favorites See...