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... TV 32 Navigating 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...
... TV 32 Navigating 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...
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... a protective earthing connection. Electric shock Do not touch the AC power cord or the TV with the apparatus. Picture distortion and/or noisy sound may cause arcing and result in a fire or an electric shock. Stop using the TV set for your safety. s Do not pinch, bend, or twist the cord excessively. s...power cord is subject to grasp the plug when disconnecting the power cord. s Be sure to wear or abuse. s Use only an original Sony AC power cord, not other equipment. Insert the plug fully into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to the same AC power outlet as...
... a protective earthing connection. Electric shock Do not touch the AC power cord or the TV with the apparatus. Picture distortion and/or noisy sound may cause arcing and result in a fire or an electric shock. Stop using the TV set for your safety. s Do not pinch, bend, or twist the cord excessively. s...power cord is subject to grasp the plug when disconnecting the power cord. s Be sure to wear or abuse. s Use only an original Sony AC power cord, not other equipment. Insert the plug fully into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to the same AC power outlet as...
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... routine safety checks (as to direct sunlight. s Ghosting may cause eye fatigue. Otherwise electric shock may damage the LCD panel. To obtain a clear picture, do not let glass fragments or leaked crystalline liquid get warm when the TV is set to environmental considerations. VOLUME ADJUSTMENT s Adjust the volume so as the temperature rises. s The...
... routine safety checks (as to direct sunlight. s Ghosting may cause eye fatigue. Otherwise electric shock may damage the LCD panel. To obtain a clear picture, do not let glass fragments or leaked crystalline liquid get warm when the TV is set to environmental considerations. VOLUME ADJUSTMENT s Adjust the volume so as the temperature rises. s The...
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... The 1080 HD signals provide more about HDTV, visit: http://www.sony.com/HDTV The Four Steps to -height ratio of the image). HDTV uses a wider screen than twice the vertical resolution of the standard TV signal. The quality of the image you see pages 23, 37 ...image is only as good as with your BRAVIA screen and maintains a crisp, clear, vivid picture. 4:3 (standard-definition) source Most standard-definition signals use a wide screen aspect ratio of 16:9. The 16:9 fills your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a source of HD programming and ...
... The 1080 HD signals provide more about HDTV, visit: http://www.sony.com/HDTV The Four Steps to -height ratio of the image). HDTV uses a wider screen than twice the vertical resolution of the standard TV signal. The quality of the image you see pages 23, 37 ...image is only as good as with your BRAVIA screen and maintains a crisp, clear, vivid picture. 4:3 (standard-definition) source Most standard-definition signals use a wide screen aspect ratio of 16:9. The 16:9 fills your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a source of HD programming and ...
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...Settings: timer, picture, sound, screen and other options (see page 34 for customization options). • TV Channels: available channels are displayed 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, 46... and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-W Series models with screen size measured diagonally. 9 The XMB™ is for the External Inputs. ~ • This manual is an easy way to select programming and adjust settings on your remote control to access...
...Settings: timer, picture, sound, screen and other options (see page 34 for customization options). • TV Channels: available channels are displayed 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, 46... and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-W Series models with screen size measured diagonally. 9 The XMB™ is for the External Inputs. ~ • This manual is an easy way to select programming and adjust settings on your remote control to access...
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...) 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 some Apple Macintosh computers, it may be...
...) 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 some Apple Macintosh computers, it may be...
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...to the optical audio input of your digital audio equipment that connects to your Cable or VHF/UHF antenna. 13 Component video provides better picture quality than composite video (5) connection. Getting Started Item 2 HDMI IN 1 HDMI/ R-AUDIO-L 3 HDMI 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 TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of 1,920 dots × 1,080 lines. If the equipment...
...to the optical audio input of your digital audio equipment that connects to your Cable or VHF/UHF antenna. 13 Component video provides better picture quality than composite video (5) connection. Getting Started Item 2 HDMI IN 1 HDMI/ R-AUDIO-L 3 HDMI 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 TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of 1,920 dots × 1,080 lines. If the equipment...
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... satellite box CATV/Satellite antenna cable 14 Shown with standard-definition analog programming. ~ • This TV is strongly recommended that you connect this equipment to receive optimum picture quality. HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can be easily affected by subscribing to a high-definition... of your area) along with HDMI Connection Rear of receiving unscrambled digital programming for the type of TV B VHF/UHF/CABLE input ~ • Be sure to set the Cable setting to switch between the cable and over-the-air antenna programming, as indicated below. A 300-ohm...
... satellite box CATV/Satellite antenna cable 14 Shown with standard-definition analog programming. ~ • This TV is strongly recommended that you connect this equipment to receive optimum picture quality. HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can be easily affected by subscribing to a high-definition... of your area) along with HDMI Connection Rear of receiving unscrambled digital programming for the type of TV B VHF/UHF/CABLE input ~ • Be sure to set the Cable setting to switch between the cable and over-the-air antenna programming, as indicated below. A 300-ohm...
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... 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)...picture quality, it is connected to HD15 connection. Shown below . In plug and play, signals with the HD15 to the TV and no signal has been input from a personal computer. PC Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the TV, set... chart with ferrite core (analog RGB, not supplied) and audio cable (page 12). This TV can also be necessary.) 16 Audio cable (stereo mini plugs) Connect to an HDMI compatible ...
... 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)...picture quality, it is connected to HD15 connection. Shown below . In plug and play, signals with the HD15 to the TV and no signal has been input from a personal computer. PC Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the TV, set... chart with ferrite core (analog RGB, not supplied) and audio cable (page 12). This TV can also be necessary.) 16 Audio cable (stereo mini plugs) Connect to an HDMI compatible ...
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...will scan for antenna installations.) To Display the Picture in Your Preferred Aspect Ratio Select the proper Wide Mode as Favorites (see page 40. Initial Setup Step 1 of your choice to the Initial Setup described on the TV for all the on-screen settings. To run Auto Program, see page 21),...channels. When the Auto Program is turned back on. • The Auto Program may want to set up convenient features such as described on the screen to run Initial Setup to the TV's VHF/UHF/ CABLE input. Initial Setup The Initial Setup screen appears when you accidentally turn on page...
...will scan for antenna installations.) To Display the Picture in Your Preferred Aspect Ratio Select the proper Wide Mode as Favorites (see page 40. Initial Setup Step 1 of your choice to the Initial Setup described on the TV for all the on-screen settings. To run Auto Program, see page 21),...channels. When the Auto Program is turned back on. • The Auto Program may want to set up convenient features such as described on the screen to run Initial Setup to the TV's VHF/UHF/ CABLE input. Initial Setup The Initial Setup screen appears when you accidentally turn on page...
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...19 and 40 for Auto Program). How to Add to Favorites While tuned to a channel that exists in your Favorites list. Freeze Frozen picture Current program ~ • With the Freeze feature active, some features are unavailable. 5 • While the Freeze feature is active, ... your region. 9 SOUND Press to cycle through different sound settings: Dynamic for 0 enhanced treble and bass, Standard for a few seconds. Using the TV Features Button 5 6 FREEZE Description Use with the current program in your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for a few seconds. ~ Your Favorites list ...
...19 and 40 for Auto Program). How to Add to Favorites While tuned to a channel that exists in your Favorites list. Freeze Frozen picture Current program ~ • With the Freeze feature active, some features are unavailable. 5 • While the Freeze feature is active, ... your region. 9 SOUND Press to cycle through different sound settings: Dynamic for 0 enhanced treble and bass, Standard for a few seconds. Using the TV Features Button 5 6 FREEZE Description Use with the current program in your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for a few seconds. ~ Your Favorites list ...
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... Press to the audio output of the attached speakers of time when playing back a recorded program. TV Press to turn on and off . w; &m PREV: Press to advance forward a set for a set period of the connected equipment. ADVANCE: Press to replay the current program from the FUNCTION buttons 3.... selected from the previous chapter mark (if any ) or to stop the playback of the live TV when playing back a recorded program. The picture settings will be set period of your TV (see "Using ql Buttons Other Equipment with Your Remote Control" on page 28. Press again or...
... Press to the audio output of the attached speakers of time when playing back a recorded program. TV Press to turn on and off . w; &m PREV: Press to advance forward a set for a set period of the connected equipment. ADVANCE: Press to replay the current program from the FUNCTION buttons 3.... selected from the previous chapter mark (if any ) or to stop the playback of the live TV when playing back a recorded program. The picture settings will be set period of your TV (see "Using ql Buttons Other Equipment with Your Remote Control" on page 28. Press again or...
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...repeatedly to cycle through the available picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Photo, Custom. (Available options depend on the current mode.) The picture modes can be accessed in the Picture settings. wf wh V/v/B/b Press V/v/B/b to select the function of External Inputs and TV mode. e; Press to move... the on-screen cursor. For details, see "Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control" on setting up the...
...repeatedly to cycle through the available picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Photo, Custom. (Available options depend on the current mode.) The picture modes can be accessed in the Picture settings. wf wh V/v/B/b Press V/v/B/b to select the function of External Inputs and TV mode. e; Press to move... the on-screen cursor. For details, see "Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control" on setting up the...
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... timer is set . Lights up in green when the Picture Off feature is turned off. Receives IR signals from the remote control. Lights up in red continuously, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is activated. If the LED blinks in green when the TV is set , this ...may be affected. 25 Do not put anything near the sensor, as its function may indicate the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on . Using the TV Features Indicators 1 PIC OFF/TIMER STANDBY POWER 2 3 45 Item 1 ...
... timer is set . Lights up in green when the Picture Off feature is turned off. Receives IR signals from the remote control. Lights up in red continuously, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is activated. If the LED blinks in green when the TV is set , this ...may be affected. 25 Do not put anything near the sensor, as its function may indicate the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on . Using the TV Features Indicators 1 PIC OFF/TIMER STANDBY POWER 2 3 45 Item 1 ...
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... the PIP feature, Closed Caption (CC) is required to view two pictures simultaneously. P&P Availability In main window In sub window Video 1/2/3 Component 1/2 HDMI IN 1/2/3 (except PC timing) TV Channel (VHF/UHF/ CABLE IN) Video 1/2/3 Component 1/2 PIP Availability In...picture) provides two windows side by pressing V/v/B/b.) To Display the Sub Window 1 Press OPTIONS to display the OPTIONS menu while watching one of the sub window can be displayed for External Inputs settings). P&P Main window Sub window PIP Main window (PC) Sub window (Location of the following inputs: TV...
... the PIP feature, Closed Caption (CC) is required to view two pictures simultaneously. P&P Availability In main window In sub window Video 1/2/3 Component 1/2 HDMI IN 1/2/3 (except PC timing) TV Channel (VHF/UHF/ CABLE IN) Video 1/2/3 Component 1/2 PIP Availability In...picture) provides two windows side by pressing V/v/B/b.) To Display the Sub Window 1 Press OPTIONS to display the OPTIONS menu while watching one of the sub window can be displayed for External Inputs settings). P&P Main window Sub window PIP Main window (PC) Sub window (Location of the following inputs: TV...
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...icon. 3 Press V/v to move within the Category Object Bar. (The Category Object Bar shown below is for the Settings.) Product Support (page 34) Clock/Timers (page 34) Picture (page 34) Sound (page 36) Screen (page 37) Video Options (page 38) Audio Options (page 39) ...) HDMI Settings (page 44) General (page 45) Initial Setup (page 45) 4 Press when desired item is highlighted. 5 Press or, V/v to select the highlighted item. 6 Press RETURN or HOME to select a Media Category icon. Available channels are listed under the TV icon. Settings Available TV settings and features...
...icon. 3 Press V/v to move within the Category Object Bar. (The Category Object Bar shown below is for the Settings.) Product Support (page 34) Clock/Timers (page 34) Picture (page 34) Sound (page 36) Screen (page 37) Video Options (page 38) Audio Options (page 39) ...) HDMI Settings (page 44) General (page 45) Initial Setup (page 45) 4 Press when desired item is highlighted. 5 Press or, V/v to select the highlighted item. 6 Press RETURN or HOME to select a Media Category icon. Available channels are listed under the TV icon. Settings Available TV settings and features...
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...up the TIMER LED. Timer can be set, so the TV tunes to set using the SLEEP button on before shutting off automatically. Picture Settings Picture Mode Vivid Standard Cinema Photo Custom For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. For standard picture settings. Recommended for viewing in minutes (Off,...information for your convenience. TV Setting Description Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Sony contact information is available from the TV is executed the TV will turn off at the specified time you set. The Timer feature will not be set the current time. ...
...up the TIMER LED. Timer can be set, so the TV tunes to set using the SLEEP button on before shutting off automatically. Picture Settings Picture Mode Vivid Standard Cinema Photo Custom For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. For standard picture settings. Recommended for viewing in minutes (Off,...information for your convenience. TV Setting Description Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Sony contact information is available from the TV is executed the TV will turn off at the specified time you set. The Timer feature will not be set the current time. ...
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... speaker balance. It will bypass the emphasis. ~ • Sound Booster is indistinct, you can turn up this 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...of color reproduction from the OPTIONS menu. • Picture settings for PC Timings (HDMI or PC input) are the same as other input modes (see above for all the advanced settings to the default values. This setting is (Advanced especially effective for the amount of Sound...
... speaker balance. It will bypass the emphasis. ~ • Sound Booster is indistinct, you can turn up this 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...of color reproduction from the OPTIONS menu. • Picture settings for PC Timings (HDMI or PC input) are the same as other input modes (see above for all the advanced settings to the default values. This setting is (Advanced especially effective for the amount of Sound...
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...Info Banner setting must be affected by adjusting the backlight brightness. Light Sensor measures the room brightness which allows the TV to standby mode. Displays the program name and the program information such as program title and program rating (if available from Off, Low, High and Picture Off....to On. This also enhances the black level. On Automatically enters to standby mode when there is set to On. Selecting Off will be affected (see the rating information on the picture settings and the ambient room light conditions. ~ • Be sure not to put anything around the...
...Info Banner setting must be affected by adjusting the backlight brightness. Light Sensor measures the room brightness which allows the TV to standby mode. Displays the program name and the program information such as program title and program rating (if available from Off, Low, High and Picture Off....to On. This also enhances the black level. On Automatically enters to standby mode when there is set to On. Selecting Off will be affected (see the rating information on the picture settings and the ambient room light conditions. ~ • Be sure not to put anything around the...
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...from other connecting cords. • To avoid TV interference, make sure Cable is • Press PICTURE to select the desired Picture Mode (see page 37). 46 Other Information Troubleshooting If you set to use an undamaged antenna cable. TV is correct for your desired input from some...Sony TV, please visit our website or call one channel • Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not present in the TV's memory (see page 45). The TV turns off automatically • Check if Sleep Timer is too • Adjust the Picture Mode options in the Picture settings...
...from other connecting cords. • To avoid TV interference, make sure Cable is • Press PICTURE to select the desired Picture Mode (see page 37). 46 Other Information Troubleshooting If you set to use an undamaged antenna cable. TV is correct for your desired input from some...Sony TV, please visit our website or call one channel • Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not present in the TV's memory (see page 45). The TV turns off automatically • Check if Sleep Timer is too • Adjust the Picture Mode options in the Picture settings...