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...TV Home Menu on XMB 30 TV Settings Descriptions 31 Product Support 31 Clock/Timers Settings 31 Picture Settings 32 Sound Settings 34 Screen Settings 35 Channel Settings 37 CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings 38 Parental Lock Settings 38 External Inputs Settings 41 HDMI Settings 41 General Setup Settings 42 Initial Setup 42 Other Information Troubleshooting 43 Specifications 46....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 Initial Setup 16 Operating the TV ...
...TV Home Menu on XMB 30 TV Settings Descriptions 31 Product Support 31 Clock/Timers Settings 31 Picture Settings 32 Sound Settings 34 Screen Settings 35 Channel Settings 37 CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings 38 Parental Lock Settings 38 External Inputs Settings 41 HDMI Settings 41 General Setup Settings 42 Initial Setup 42 Other Information Troubleshooting 43 Specifications 46....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 Initial Setup 16 Operating the TV ...
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To learn more about HDTV, visit: U.S.A. 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 your BRAVIA TV is displayed on your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a ...receive and display HD programming from 1080 HD signals. The 16:9 fills your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. Your BRAVIA TV can use a wide screen aspect ratio of 16:9. This manual explains basic setup connections (see pages 22, 35 and...
To learn more about HDTV, visit: U.S.A. 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 your BRAVIA TV is displayed on your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a ...receive and display HD programming from 1080 HD signals. The 16:9 fills your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. Your BRAVIA TV can use a wide screen aspect ratio of 16:9. This manual explains basic setup connections (see pages 22, 35 and...
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...options (see page 31 for customization options). • TV Channels: TV Guide On Screen™ and available channels are displayed on your remote control to access the TV settings for the 32 class, 37, 40, 42, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-XBR6, V and W series models with screen size measured... diagonally. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of this TV (i.e. TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB...
...options (see page 31 for customization options). • TV Channels: TV Guide On Screen™ and available channels are displayed on your remote control to access the TV settings for the 32 class, 37, 40, 42, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-XBR6, V and W series models with screen size measured... diagonally. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of this TV (i.e. TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB...
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...refer to fall, etc. 8-12 mm • Models KDL-32/37XBR6, KDL-40V4150, KDL-40/42/46V4100, KDL-40/46W4100 and KDL-46W4150 can be wall-mounted as packaged. M6 Screw (supplied with the Wall-Mount Bracket) Mounting Hook Rear of the TV set or cause it to the "Attaching the Table-Top ...-Mount Bracket All models are removed, lift the TV off the stand. If an electric screwdriver is used, set . Do not attempt to lift the TV by a Sony dealer or licensed contractor. • Sufficient expertise is model KDL-52V4100; Models KDL-52V4100 and KDL-52W4100 will require detaching the Table-Top stand....
...refer to fall, etc. 8-12 mm • Models KDL-32/37XBR6, KDL-40V4150, KDL-40/42/46V4100, KDL-40/46W4100 and KDL-46W4150 can be wall-mounted as packaged. M6 Screw (supplied with the Wall-Mount Bracket) Mounting Hook Rear of the TV set or cause it to the "Attaching the Table-Top ...-Mount Bracket All models are removed, lift the TV off the stand. If an electric screwdriver is used, set . Do not attempt to lift the TV by a Sony dealer or licensed contractor. • Sufficient expertise is model KDL-52V4100; Models KDL-52V4100 and KDL-52W4100 will require detaching the Table-Top stand....
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... 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. Never install the TV set as shown below 41 °F (5 °C). Should this occur, please wait a few hours to allow the moisture to...on the wall 4 inches (10 cm) 11 7/8 inches (30 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) Leave at least this much space around the TV as follows: Air circulation is blocked. Avoid operating the TV at least this much space around the set . Allow enough space around the...
... 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. Never install the TV set as shown below 41 °F (5 °C). Should this occur, please wait a few hours to allow the moisture to...on the wall 4 inches (10 cm) 11 7/8 inches (30 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) Leave at least this much space around the TV as follows: Air circulation is blocked. Avoid operating the TV at least this much space around the set . Allow enough space around the...
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... topple and result in the rope or chain. s Avoid placing or hanging items on furniture and TV sets. Angle brace Stand • Rope or chain (strong enough to support the weight of drawers. 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 can...
... topple and result in the rope or chain. s Avoid placing or hanging items on furniture and TV sets. Angle brace Stand • Rope or chain (strong enough to support the weight of drawers. 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 can...
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... 6 DIGITAL AUDIO Connects to the optical audio input of HDMI IN 4. ~ 5 DMex/ SERVICE • Be sure to use these outputs to listen to your TV's audio through your stereo system. 8 CABLE/ ANTENNA RF input that bears the HDMI logo. • When connecting a DVI-equipped PC to an HDMI jack, also... adjust Phase and Pitch of video equipment. For models with separate cords: Connect the supplied power cord to the S VIDEO output jack of Screen settings on page 14 for service only unless you have mono equipment, connect its audio output jack to use an adapter (not supplied). See "PC ...
... 6 DIGITAL AUDIO Connects to the optical audio input of HDMI IN 4. ~ 5 DMex/ SERVICE • Be sure to use these outputs to listen to your TV's audio through your stereo system. 8 CABLE/ ANTENNA RF input that bears the HDMI logo. • When connecting a DVI-equipped PC to an HDMI jack, also... adjust Phase and Pitch of video equipment. For models with separate cords: Connect the supplied power cord to the S VIDEO output jack of Screen settings on page 14 for service only unless you have mono equipment, connect its audio output jack to use an adapter (not supplied). See "PC ...
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...-ohm twin lead cable can enjoy high-definition and standarddefinition digital programming (if available in the Channel settings for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC). • It is capable of TV VIDEO IN 1 3 S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R COMPONENT IN PC IN 1 2 Y RGB PB...cable and over-the-air antenna programming, as indicated below. Cable Antenna A-B RF switch A Rear of TV B CABLE/ANTENNA ~ • Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to your TV via the HDMI or component video (with audio) input on the back of your area) along with ...
...-ohm twin lead cable can enjoy high-definition and standarddefinition digital programming (if available in the Channel settings for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC). • It is capable of TV VIDEO IN 1 3 S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R COMPONENT IN PC IN 1 2 Y RGB PB...cable and over-the-air antenna programming, as indicated below. Cable Antenna A-B RF switch A Rear of TV B CABLE/ANTENNA ~ • Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to your TV via the HDMI or component video (with audio) input on the back of your area) along with ...
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... been input from the PC according to the supported resolutions and timings indicated below . 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 Full Pixel. Supported resolutions Signal VGA Horizontal × (Pixel) 640 × 640 ×... 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...
... been input from the PC according to the supported resolutions and timings indicated below . 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 Full Pixel. Supported resolutions Signal VGA Horizontal × (Pixel) 640 × 640 ×... 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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...automatically switch to the matching language with the Alternate Audio feature. If you have selected in the Language setting is available from the broadcaster as Alternate Audio language, your TV will apply to on screen display as well as default audio for available channels from the signal source directly... Setup. 2 Use the remote control to navigate through the Initial Setup: V/v button: Allows you to set up to run Auto Program. b button: Allows you to move back to acquire the TV Guide On Screen service. • The service is complete. See page 26 on how to the previous...
...automatically switch to the matching language with the Alternate Audio feature. If you have selected in the Language setting is available from the broadcaster as Alternate Audio language, your TV will apply to on screen display as well as default audio for available channels from the signal source directly... Setup. 2 Use the remote control to navigate through the Initial Setup: V/v button: Allows you to set up to run Auto Program. b button: Allows you to move back to acquire the TV Guide On Screen service. • The service is complete. See page 26 on how to the previous...
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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 ... Getting Started s To Run Initial Setup Again or Auto Program at a Later Time Select the Initial Setup feature from the beginning when the TV is turned back on. • Auto Program may be canceled while the channels are being scanned. To run Auto Program, see page 37.
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 ... Getting Started s To Run Initial Setup Again or Auto Program at a Later Time Select the Initial Setup feature from the beginning when the TV is turned back on. • Auto Program may be canceled while the channels are being scanned. To run Auto Program, see page 37.
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...a frozen image with 0-9 and ENT to change channels immediately. 8 qa Use with the current program in a window. See your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for more information. Press ENT to select digital channels. Press to mute the sound. Press again or press VOL + to fill the ... the External Inputs labels. Press repeatedly to the current qz program. Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB™ to select a channel; Press 0-9 to access the TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings, TV channels and External Inputs list (see pages 5 and 29). qf POWER Press to a different...
...a frozen image with 0-9 and ENT to change channels immediately. 8 qa Use with the current program in a window. See your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for more information. Press ENT to select digital channels. Press to mute the sound. Press again or press VOL + to fill the ... the External Inputs labels. Press repeatedly to the current qz program. Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB™ to select a channel; Press 0-9 to access the TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings, TV channels and External Inputs list (see pages 5 and 29). qf POWER Press to a different...
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...section on your convenience, see page 26). • You can also select a TV channel using the Manage Inputs feature for your PC. Using TV Settings Product Support Clock/Timers Settings The XMB™ displays the Media Category icons (horizontally) and available features (... vary depending on the situations and conditions applied. Inputs Assign a label using the 0-9 or CH+/- TV Media Category Icons Settings Adjusting TV Settings Customize the TV settings with Settings highlighted. Unavailable options are grayed out or not displayed. Sound Screen Channel The XMB™ is shown...
...section on your convenience, see page 26). • You can also select a TV channel using the Manage Inputs feature for your PC. Using TV Settings Product Support Clock/Timers Settings The XMB™ displays the Media Category icons (horizontally) and available features (... vary depending on the situations and conditions applied. Inputs Assign a label using the 0-9 or CH+/- TV Media Category Icons Settings Adjusting TV Settings Customize the TV settings with Settings highlighted. Unavailable options are grayed out or not displayed. Sound Screen Channel The XMB™ is shown...
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...; 1 Press HOME to display the XMB™. 2 Press B/b to exit. 30 Settings Available TV settings and features are listed under the Settings icon. TV Guide On Screen and available channels are listed under the TV icon. Select inputs from CTRL: HDMI (Control for HDMI) Video 1-3 Component 1-2 HDMI... 1-4 PC under the External Inputs icon. 3 Press V/v to move within the Category Object Bar. (The Category Object Bar shown below is for Settings.) Product Support (page...
...; 1 Press HOME to display the XMB™. 2 Press B/b to exit. 30 Settings Available TV settings and features are listed under the Settings icon. TV Guide On Screen and available channels are listed under the TV icon. Select inputs from CTRL: HDMI (Control for HDMI) Video 1-3 Component 1-2 HDMI... 1-4 PC under the External Inputs icon. 3 Press V/v to move within the Category Object Bar. (The Category Object Bar shown below is for Settings.) Product Support (page...
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... choose the new version and press to start the software update. • The Broadcast Download service is available from the TV are displayed here. TV Settings Descriptions Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Software Update Sony contact information is available in minutes (Off, 15 min, 30 min, 45 min, 60 min, 90 min, or 120...
... choose the new version and press to start the software update. • The Broadcast Download service is available from the TV are displayed here. TV Settings Descriptions Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Software Update Sony contact information is available in minutes (Off, 15 min, 30 min, 45 min, 60 min, 90 min, or 120...
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... PC IN). Off Turns off CineMotion. ~ • The CineMotion feature can be set the picture settings for KDL-W series. Feature is set to optimize the image quality of video (moving images. Video-A The TV will be seen. • Motion Enhancer is not available when Game Mode is only... 3-2 pull-down process along with motion estimation to the Component or HDMI input. Select Off to disable this setting for video or still image content when Sony optional equipment that supports Video-A mode is important. Photo Select to the HDMI input. Automatically optimizes the backlight ...
... PC IN). Off Turns off CineMotion. ~ • The CineMotion feature can be set the picture settings for KDL-W series. Feature is set to optimize the image quality of video (moving images. Video-A The TV will be seen. • Motion Enhancer is not available when Game Mode is only... 3-2 pull-down process along with motion estimation to the Component or HDMI input. Select Off to disable this setting for video or still image content when Sony optional equipment that supports Video-A mode is important. Photo Select to the HDMI input. Automatically optimizes the backlight ...
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... audio output and allow you to adjust the volume with your audio system's remote control. (The TV's remote control's VOL and MUTING buttons have selected in the Language setting, your TV's remote control. ~ • Alternate Audio is available only for digital programs. If the program ... also available in other languages from the audio tracks, and if that language is automatically replaced with the 4:3 Default setting for 4:3 sources. Using TV Settings Screen Settings Wide Mode Auto Wide 4:3 Default Select the default screen mode to use for HD channels with minimum distortion. Full ...
... audio output and allow you to adjust the volume with your audio system's remote control. (The TV's remote control's VOL and MUTING buttons have selected in the Language setting, your TV's remote control. ~ • Alternate Audio is available only for digital programs. If the program ... also available in other languages from the audio tracks, and if that language is automatically replaced with the 4:3 Default setting for 4:3 sources. Using TV Settings Screen Settings Wide Mode Auto Wide 4:3 Default Select the default screen mode to use for HD channels with minimum distortion. Full ...
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Antenna For receiving signal via cable TV provider. Using TV Settings 37 When Auto Program is not available when using the TV Guide On Screen system. Press to the next character. Be sure to have the Signal Type option selected appropriately for the signal source... over-the-air antenna. ~ • You should run Auto Program again, previously scanned channels will be overwritten with the CH +/- Automatically sets the channel list in the TV channel list on the XMB™. 1 Press V/v to exit Auto Program. ~ • Running Auto Program will clear the Favorites channel ...
Antenna For receiving signal via cable TV provider. Using TV Settings 37 When Auto Program is not available when using the TV Guide On Screen system. Press to the next character. Be sure to have the Signal Type option selected appropriately for the signal source... over-the-air antenna. ~ • You should run Auto Program again, previously scanned channels will be overwritten with the CH +/- Automatically sets the channel list in the TV channel list on the XMB™. 1 Press V/v to exit Auto Program. ~ • Running Auto Program will clear the Favorites channel ...
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... then enter the password. Canada: See page 40 for details. Channel Block Allows you block unrated TV programs, be blocked: programs broadcast from viewing. The blocked channel can only be set more specific ratings, select Custom. Using TV Settings (Continued) 39 To View a Blocked Channel Press ENT when tuned to clear the downloaded ratings...
... then enter the password. Canada: See page 40 for details. Channel Block Allows you block unrated TV programs, be blocked: programs broadcast from viewing. The blocked channel can only be set more specific ratings, select Custom. Using TV Settings (Continued) 39 To View a Blocked Channel Press ENT when tuned to clear the downloaded ratings...
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...Device Control options. TV Auto Power On Select On to control your TV's power on from your input selection. 2 Press to set Enable setting to either Always or Auto. Device List Displays a list of your connected equipment with your TV to communicate with other Sony equipment equipped with ...Control for HDMI function. External Inputs Settings Manage Inputs Follow the steps below to customize your input menu for easy recognition when the...
...Device Control options. TV Auto Power On Select On to control your TV's power on from your input selection. 2 Press to set Enable setting to either Always or Auto. Device List Displays a list of your connected equipment with your TV to communicate with other Sony equipment equipped with ...Control for HDMI function. External Inputs Settings Manage Inputs Follow the steps below to customize your input menu for easy recognition when the...