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3-297-694-16(1) LCD Digital Color TV Operating Instructions KDL-32XBR6 KDL-40V4100 KDL-40W4100 KDL-37XBR6 KDL-42V4100 KDL-46W4100 KDL-40V4150 KDL-46V4100 KDL-52W4100 KDL-52V4100 KDL-46W4150 © 2008 Sony Corporation
3-297-694-16(1) LCD Digital Color TV Operating Instructions KDL-32XBR6 KDL-40V4100 KDL-40W4100 KDL-37XBR6 KDL-42V4100 KDL-46W4100 KDL-40V4150 KDL-46V4100 KDL-52W4100 KDL-52V4100 KDL-46W4150 © 2008 Sony Corporation
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... not use this product contains mercury. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDL-32XBR6/KDL-37XBR6/ KDL-40V4150/KDL-40V4100/ KDL-42V4100/KDL-46V4100/ KDL-52V4100/KDL-40W4100/ KDL-46W4100/KDL-52W4100/ KDL-46W4150 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. The TV Guide On Screen system is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off...
... not use this product contains mercury. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDL-32XBR6/KDL-37XBR6/ KDL-40V4150/KDL-40V4100/ KDL-42V4100/KDL-46V4100/ KDL-52V4100/KDL-40W4100/ KDL-46W4100/KDL-52W4100/ KDL-46W4150 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. The TV Guide On Screen system is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off...
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... 41 General Setup Settings 42 Initial Setup 42 Other Information Troubleshooting 43 Specifications 46 Index 47 Quick Setup Guide (separate volume) Provides a variety of BRAVIA® The Four Steps to Use TV Guide On Screen 26 Using P&P and PIP Features 28 To Enter P&P ... of optional equipment connection diagrams. Customer Support http://www.sony.com/tvsupport Canada http://www.sony.ca/support On-line Registration United States http://productregistration.sony.com Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/registration 3 Connecting the TV 12 Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System 12 Cable...
... 41 General Setup Settings 42 Initial Setup 42 Other Information Troubleshooting 43 Specifications 46 Index 47 Quick Setup Guide (separate volume) Provides a variety of BRAVIA® The Four Steps to Use TV Guide On Screen 26 Using P&P and PIP Features 28 To Enter P&P ... of optional equipment connection diagrams. Customer Support http://www.sony.com/tvsupport Canada http://www.sony.ca/support On-line Registration United States http://productregistration.sony.com Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/registration 3 Connecting the TV 12 Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System 12 Cable...
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... equipment Contact your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. HDTV uses a wider screen than conventional standarddefinition TV. 16:9 (high-definition) source Most HDTV signals use a wide screen aspect ratio of the TV to adjust the 4:3 image to fit the entire screen ...Most standard-definition signals use the Wide Mode function of 16:9. The quality of the image you will see on the sides. http://www.sony.com/HDTV Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/hd The Four Steps to a Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup Along with...
... equipment Contact your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. HDTV uses a wider screen than conventional standarddefinition TV. 16:9 (high-definition) source Most HDTV signals use a wide screen aspect ratio of the TV to adjust the 4:3 image to fit the entire screen ...Most standard-definition signals use the Wide Mode function of 16:9. The quality of the image you will see on the sides. http://www.sony.com/HDTV Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/hd The Four Steps to a Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup Along with...
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...TV is for ENERGY STAR qualification. ~ • This manual is ENERGY STAR qualified. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy. Depending upon such changed settings, the power consumption may increase which possibly could exceed the limits required for the 32 class, 37, 40, 42, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL...Settings: timer, picture, sound, screen and other options (see page 31 for customizing, making adjustments, viewing the available TV channels and selecting the connected equipment. ENERGY STAR is a joint program of these government agencies, designed to promote energy ...
...TV is for ENERGY STAR qualification. ~ • This manual is ENERGY STAR qualified. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy. Depending upon such changed settings, the power consumption may increase which possibly could exceed the limits required for the 32 class, 37, 40, 42, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL...Settings: timer, picture, sound, screen and other options (see page 31 for customizing, making adjustments, viewing the available TV channels and selecting the connected equipment. ENERGY STAR is a joint program of these government agencies, designed to promote energy ...
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..., Sony strongly recommends that you install the TV unit to the Table-Top Stand. 6 The screws can be found in the groove above the speaker grill area • put stress on a TV stand (each sold separately). Table-Top Stand Screws TV Unit 2 Place the Table-Top Stand on the LCD panel...bag. This section will explain: • How to carry the TV • Preparation for a Table-Top stand • Preparation for Table-Top Stand Follow the assembling steps required to place on a TV stand (except models: KDL-52V4100 and KDL-52W4100). 1 Remove the Table-Top Stand and screws from the...
..., Sony strongly recommends that you install the TV unit to the Table-Top Stand. 6 The screws can be found in the groove above the speaker grill area • put stress on a TV stand (each sold separately). Table-Top Stand Screws TV Unit 2 Place the Table-Top Stand on the LCD panel...bag. This section will explain: • How to carry the TV • Preparation for a Table-Top stand • Preparation for Table-Top Stand Follow the assembling steps required to place on a TV stand (except models: KDL-52V4100 and KDL-52W4100). 1 Remove the Table-Top Stand and screws from the...
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...KDL-40V4150, KDL-40/42/46V4100, KDL-40/46W4100 and KDL-46W4150 can be wall-mounted as packaged. If an electric screwdriver is used, set or cause it to wall-mount the TV. (Continued) 7 The diameter and length of the TV (see illustration in installing this TV, especially to determine the strength of the KDL-52V4100 and KDL... any other screws from small children. Models KDL-52V4100 and KDL-52W4100 will require detaching the Table-Top stand. • For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that they are removed, lift the TV off the stand. other models may only...
...KDL-40V4150, KDL-40/42/46V4100, KDL-40/46W4100 and KDL-46W4150 can be wall-mounted as packaged. If an electric screwdriver is used, set or cause it to wall-mount the TV. (Continued) 7 The diameter and length of the TV (see illustration in installing this TV, especially to determine the strength of the KDL-52V4100 and KDL... any other screws from small children. Models KDL-52V4100 and KDL-52W4100 will require detaching the Table-Top stand. • For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that they are removed, lift the TV off the stand. other models may only...
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... with stand 11 7/8 inches (30 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) 2 3/8 inches (6 cm) • When moving the TV from the ceiling or cover the windows that your TV or cause a fire. Air circulation is blocked. Consider the following for best picture quality • Do not expose the screen to... Wall Wall ~ • Do not bundle the AC power cord with opaque drapery. • Install the TV in a room where the floor and walls are not of the TV and may cause the TV's picture to blur or show poor color due to overheating of a reflective material. 8 Bundling the Connecting Cables...
... with stand 11 7/8 inches (30 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) 2 3/8 inches (6 cm) • When moving the TV from the ceiling or cover the windows that your TV or cause a fire. Air circulation is blocked. Consider the following for best picture quality • Do not expose the screen to... Wall Wall ~ • Do not bundle the AC power cord with opaque drapery. • Install the TV in a room where the floor and walls are not of the TV and may cause the TV's picture to blur or show poor color due to overheating of a reflective material. 8 Bundling the Connecting Cables...
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... side to the wall provides minimum protection against the TV toppling over. Recommended Measures to curious children. Getting Started Securing the TV Sony strongly recommends taking measures to secure the stand. Use a Sony TV Stand Use a Sony specified TV stand (see page 2) and follow all AC power... cords and connecting cables so that there is with the Sony TV stand. For each angle brace ...
... side to the wall provides minimum protection against the TV toppling over. Recommended Measures to curious children. Getting Started Securing the TV Sony strongly recommends taking measures to secure the stand. Use a Sony TV Stand Use a Sony specified TV stand (see page 2) and follow all AC power... cords and connecting cables so that there is with the Sony TV stand. For each angle brace ...
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.../1080i/720p/480p/480i) 4 AUDIO OUT R AUDIO L L AUDIO R (VAR/FIX) 23 4 5 DMex/ SERVICE 6 7 KDL-32XBR6/KDL-37XBR6/ KDL-42V4100 9 KDL-40V4150/KDL-40V4100/ KDL-46V4100/KDL-52V4100/ KDL-40W4100/KDL-46W4100/ KDL-52W4100/KDL-46W4150 9 AC IN CABLE / ANTENNA 8 Side Panel IN 4 2 VIDEO IN 2 VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R 1 ~ • This TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of 1,920 dots × 1,080 lines...
.../1080i/720p/480p/480i) 4 AUDIO OUT R AUDIO L L AUDIO R (VAR/FIX) 23 4 5 DMex/ SERVICE 6 7 KDL-32XBR6/KDL-37XBR6/ KDL-42V4100 9 KDL-40V4150/KDL-40V4100/ KDL-46V4100/KDL-52V4100/ KDL-40W4100/KDL-46W4100/ KDL-52W4100/KDL-46W4150 9 AC IN CABLE / ANTENNA 8 Side Panel IN 4 2 VIDEO IN 2 VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R 1 ~ • This TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of 1,920 dots × 1,080 lines...
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...jack, also connect an Audio cable between this is noisy, flickering or not clear, adjust Phase and Pitch of Dolby Laboratories. 11 If this TV and any HDMI-equipped A/V equipment. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Screen settings on page 36. If both composite video ... Reference Chart" on your stereo system. 8 CABLE/ ANTENNA RF input that is for the signals that can FIX) use these outputs to listen to your TV's audio through your A/V equipment. ~ • If you are connected, S VIDEO signal has priority. Getting Started Item 1 VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO Description ...
...jack, also connect an Audio cable between this is noisy, flickering or not clear, adjust Phase and Pitch of Dolby Laboratories. 11 If this TV and any HDMI-equipped A/V equipment. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Screen settings on page 36. If both composite video ... Reference Chart" on your stereo system. 8 CABLE/ ANTENNA RF input that is for the signals that can FIX) use these outputs to listen to your TV's audio through your A/V equipment. ~ • If you are connected, S VIDEO signal has priority. Getting Started Item 1 VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO Description ...
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...frequency interference, resulting in your area) along with standard-definition analog programming. ~ • This TV is capable of your TV via the HDMI or component video (with HDMI Connection Rear of TV CABLE/ANTENNA HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can be easily affected by subscribing to your... between the cable and over-the-air antenna programming, as indicated below. Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only) 75-ohm coaxial cable Rear of TV VIDEO IN 1 3 S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R COMPONENT IN PC IN 1 2 Y RGB PB PR L AUDIO R AUDIO (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) IN DIGITAL...
...frequency interference, resulting in your area) along with standard-definition analog programming. ~ • This TV is capable of your TV via the HDMI or component video (with HDMI Connection Rear of TV CABLE/ANTENNA HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can be easily affected by subscribing to your... between the cable and over-the-air antenna programming, as indicated below. Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only) 75-ohm coaxial cable Rear of TV VIDEO IN 1 3 S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R COMPONENT IN PC IN 1 2 Y RGB PB PR L AUDIO R AUDIO (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) IN DIGITAL...
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Getting Started Shown with DVI Connection Rear of TV VIDEO IN 1 3 S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R DVI-to-HDMI cable COMPONENT IN PC IN 1 2 Y RGB PB IN DIGITAL 1 AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) 3 PR L AUDIO R AUDIO (1080p/... 4. For details, see page 11. Shown with DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter) jack and connect the audio jack to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of TV VIDEO IN 1 3 S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R COMPONENT IN PC IN 1 2 Y RGB PB IN DIGITAL 1 AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) 3 PR L AUDIO R AUDIO (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i...
Getting Started Shown with DVI Connection Rear of TV VIDEO IN 1 3 S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R DVI-to-HDMI cable COMPONENT IN PC IN 1 2 Y RGB PB IN DIGITAL 1 AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) 3 PR L AUDIO R AUDIO (1080p/... 4. For details, see page 11. Shown with DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter) jack and connect the audio jack to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of TV VIDEO IN 1 3 S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R COMPONENT IN PC IN 1 2 Y RGB PB IN DIGITAL 1 AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) 3 PR L AUDIO R AUDIO (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i...
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... jack to Full Pixel. This affects Picture settings, Wide Mode settings, and PIP function. PC Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the TV, set Picture Mode to Custom, Wide Mode to Full, and Display Area to the PC using an HD15HD15 cable with ferrite core (analog RGB) and... 1,920 × Vertical (Line) 480 480 400 600 600 768 768 768 768 768 768 768 1,024 1,080 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 67.5 Vertical frequency (Hz) 60 75 70 60 75 60 70 75 60 60 75 60 60...
... jack to Full Pixel. This affects Picture settings, Wide Mode settings, and PIP function. PC Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the TV, set Picture Mode to Custom, Wide Mode to Full, and Display Area to the PC using an HD15HD15 cable with ferrite core (analog RGB) and... 1,920 × Vertical (Line) 480 480 400 600 600 768 768 768 768 768 768 768 1,024 1,080 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 67.5 Vertical frequency (Hz) 60 75 70 60 75 60 70 75 60 60 75 60 60...
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Getting Started Other Equipment Personal computer Blu-ray Disc Player/ "PS3" Digital DVD satellite player receiver Digital cable box Audio system Rear of TV VIDEO IN 1 3 S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R COMPONENT IN PC IN 1 2 Y RGB PB IN DIGITAL 1 AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) 3 PR L AUDIO R AUDIO (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) 4 ... Digital recorder Analog Digital audio audio equipment equipment (A/V Receiver/Home Theater) ~ • Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting other equipment to your TV. Camcorder 15
Getting Started Other Equipment Personal computer Blu-ray Disc Player/ "PS3" Digital DVD satellite player receiver Digital cable box Audio system Rear of TV VIDEO IN 1 3 S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R COMPONENT IN PC IN 1 2 Y RGB PB IN DIGITAL 1 AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) 3 PR L AUDIO R AUDIO (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) 4 ... Digital recorder Analog Digital audio audio equipment equipment (A/V Receiver/Home Theater) ~ • Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting other equipment to your TV. Camcorder 15
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...input. Alternate Audio is complete. Select to the matching language with the Alternate Audio feature. s To Display TV Guide On Screen Press GUIDE. 16 Follow the on the TV for the TV to fully receive the program listing information. • Once the program information is available from the signal ...: Allows you to move to the next screen. 3 Follow the help text provided on screen display as well as Alternate Audio language, your TV Guide On Screen Setup When the Initial Setup is available from a cable box or satellite receiver without using an external input; See page 26 on...
...input. Alternate Audio is complete. Select to the matching language with the Alternate Audio feature. s To Display TV Guide On Screen Press GUIDE. 16 Follow the on the TV for the TV to fully receive the program listing information. • Once the program information is available from the signal ...: Allows you to move to the next screen. 3 Follow the help text provided on screen display as well as Alternate Audio language, your TV Guide On Screen Setup When the Initial Setup is available from a cable box or satellite receiver without using an external input; See page 26 on...
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...cancel or No to resume Auto Program. 17 Press RETURN first, then press either B/b on the remote control. HDMI Settings General Setup Settings Initial Setup TV s To Add Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as described on page 37. (Useful for antenna installations.) ~ • If you ...accidentally turn off the TV during the Initial Setup process, the Initial Setup will restart from the XMB™ or perform the steps described in the Initial Setup section on...
...cancel or No to resume Auto Program. 17 Press RETURN first, then press either B/b on the remote control. HDMI Settings General Setup Settings Initial Setup TV s To Add Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as described on page 37. (Useful for antenna installations.) ~ • If you ...accidentally turn off the TV during the Initial Setup process, the Initial Setup will restart from the XMB™ or perform the steps described in the Initial Setup section on...
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Push to the diagram inside the battery compartment of the TV operate the same as the corresponding buttons on the next page. 18 See ...having problems with your batteries and make sure that no objects are correctly inserted. TV Controls The buttons located on the top of the remote control. Operating the TV Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by ...; Point your remote control directly at the IR sensor located on your TV. • Make sure that they are blocking the path between the remote control and the IR sensor on your...
Push to the diagram inside the battery compartment of the TV operate the same as the corresponding buttons on the next page. 18 See ...having problems with your batteries and make sure that no objects are correctly inserted. TV Controls The buttons located on the top of the remote control. Operating the TV Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by ...; Point your remote control directly at the IR sensor located on your TV. • Make sure that they are blocking the path between the remote control and the IR sensor on your...
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..., turn on all Control for a cinema-like experience and the audio will be set for HDMI equipment). Use them as a reference when operating the TV. 6 GUIDE Press to stop playback. m (fast reverse): Press to exit from the Favorites menu. Select the HDMI device and then press SYNC MENU... 1 banner size based on before shutting off the Theater Mode. The banner will be switched to the audio output of the attached speakers of your TV (see page 25 for detailed information. ~ • The 5, PLAY and CH+ buttons have a tactile dot. For instructions on page 42. 2 2 SLEEP Press...
..., turn on all Control for a cinema-like experience and the audio will be set for HDMI equipment). Use them as a reference when operating the TV. 6 GUIDE Press to stop playback. m (fast reverse): Press to exit from the Favorites menu. Select the HDMI device and then press SYNC MENU... 1 banner size based on before shutting off the Theater Mode. The banner will be switched to the audio output of the attached speakers of your TV (see page 25 for detailed information. ~ • The 5, PLAY and CH+ buttons have a tactile dot. For instructions on page 42. 2 2 SLEEP Press...
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...window showing qd current program to select a channel; qj V/v/B/b Press V/v/B/b to toggle through the inputs. ~ • See page 41 on and off the TV. Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB™ to turn on setting up the External Inputs labels. DMX-NV1). the channel changes after two 7 seconds. qf POWER... when displaying menu items and settings. Button 7 RETURN 8 HOME qf Description Press to go back to select digital channels. See your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for more information. Press a third time to return to display the list of External Inputs and...
...window showing qd current program to select a channel; qj V/v/B/b Press V/v/B/b to toggle through the inputs. ~ • See page 41 on and off the TV. Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB™ to turn on setting up the External Inputs labels. DMX-NV1). the channel changes after two 7 seconds. qf POWER... when displaying menu items and settings. Button 7 RETURN 8 HOME qf Description Press to go back to select digital channels. See your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for more information. Press a third time to return to display the list of External Inputs and...