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... Music 33 Accessing Music 33 Navigating through Music 34 Music Options 34 How to Use TV Guide On Screen 35 Using BRAVIA Sync with Your Remote Control 28 Exploring Fun Features Favorites 29 Displaying Favorites 29 Navigating Favorites 29 Adding to Favorites 29...General Setup Settings 52 Initial Setup 53 Other Information Troubleshooting 55 Specifications 58 Index 59 Customer Support http://www.sony.com/tvsupport On-line Registration United States http://productregistration.sony.com Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/registration 3 Initial Setup 16 Operating the TV Inserting Batteries...
... Music 33 Accessing Music 33 Navigating through Music 34 Music Options 34 How to Use TV Guide On Screen 35 Using BRAVIA Sync with Your Remote Control 28 Exploring Fun Features Favorites 29 Displaying Favorites 29 Navigating Favorites 29 Adding to Favorites 29...General Setup Settings 52 Initial Setup 53 Other Information Troubleshooting 55 Specifications 58 Index 59 Customer Support http://www.sony.com/tvsupport On-line Registration United States http://productregistration.sony.com Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/registration 3 Initial Setup 16 Operating the TV Inserting Batteries...
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... LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE CC FREEZE Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen Channel Media Category Bar TV Category Object Bar From the horizontal Media Category Bar you can control: • Settings: timer... photo and music files, and selecting the connected equipment. TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is for the 40 and 46 inch BRAVIA KDL-Z series models with screen size measured diagonally. 5
... LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE CC FREEZE Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen Channel Media Category Bar TV Category Object Bar From the horizontal Media Category Bar you can control: • Settings: timer... photo and music files, and selecting the connected equipment. TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is for the 40 and 46 inch BRAVIA KDL-Z series models with screen size measured diagonally. 5
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... weight of the TV). For further protection, follow the instruction manual provided with an optional Sony Support Belt Kit. If a Sony specified TV stand is with the Sony TV 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 ...the wall provides minimum protection against the TV toppling over. Anchor bolt Screw Screw hole on the Table-Top Stand ~ Contact Sony Customer Support to obtain the optional Support Belt Kit by providing your TV model name. • For United States call: 1-800-488-7669 or visit: www...
... weight of the TV). For further protection, follow the instruction manual provided with an optional Sony Support Belt Kit. If a Sony specified TV stand is with the Sony TV 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 ...the wall provides minimum protection against the TV toppling over. Anchor bolt Screw Screw hole on the Table-Top Stand ~ Contact Sony Customer Support to obtain the optional Support Belt Kit by providing your TV model name. • For United States call: 1-800-488-7669 or visit: www...
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If both composite video and S VIDEO are connecting the optional BRAVIA external module (DMex). 7 DIGITAL AUDIO Connects to your power source. Connects to your cable or VHF/UHF antenna. Connects to a personal computer's video and audio output connector (see page 33). HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus digital audio. You can...
If both composite video and S VIDEO are connecting the optional BRAVIA external module (DMex). 7 DIGITAL AUDIO Connects to your power source. Connects to your cable or VHF/UHF antenna. Connects to a personal computer's video and audio output connector (see page 33). HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus digital audio. You can...
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... VESA VGA-T VESA Guidelines VESA VESA Guidelines VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA CEA-861* ~ • This TV's PC input does not support Sync on the television. • For the best picture quality, it is recommended to use the signals (boldfaced) in the above chart with ferrite core (analog ... Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the TV, set Picture Mode to Custom, Wide Mode to Full, and Display Area to the supported resolutions and timings indicated below . This affects Picture settings, Wide Mode settings, and PIP function. To view PC content set the output signal ...
... VESA VGA-T VESA Guidelines VESA VESA Guidelines VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA CEA-861* ~ • This TV's PC input does not support Sync on the television. • For the best picture quality, it is recommended to use the signals (boldfaced) in the above chart with ferrite core (analog ... Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the TV, set Picture Mode to Custom, Wide Mode to Full, and Display Area to the supported resolutions and timings indicated below . This affects Picture settings, Wide Mode settings, and PIP function. To view PC content set the output signal ...
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the channel changes after two seconds. Press ENT to mute the sound. Use with Sony Blu-ray player (BD) see chart on page 27. qh BD/DVD Press to display the top menu of the connected equipment. For instructions on ... again to the previous screen or exit from the Favorites menu. See page 29 for detailed information. 8 GUIDE Press to display the Favorites menu. Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen Channel TV qa 0-9 ENT qs qd MUTING qf VOL +/- Press to record. qg DVR/VCR Record Buttons z REC: Press to...
the channel changes after two seconds. Press ENT to mute the sound. Use with Sony Blu-ray player (BD) see chart on page 27. qh BD/DVD Press to display the top menu of the connected equipment. For instructions on ... again to the previous screen or exit from the Favorites menu. See page 29 for detailed information. 8 GUIDE Press to display the Favorites menu. Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen Channel TV qa 0-9 ENT qs qd MUTING qf VOL +/- Press to record. qg DVR/VCR Record Buttons z REC: Press to...
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DLNA Certified™ Photo Media Player This TV is obtained between networked DLNA Certified equipment depends on the media formats supported by the DLNA Certified equipment. 30 With the TV powered off the TV and slide the USB Equipment out of the USB port.... Consult your DLNA Certified media server's operating instructions for more details on USB equipment. Sony cannot accept responsibility for media servers. Navigating Background TV 1 Tune to manually search for lost or damaged data recorded on JPEG photo displaying capabilities...
DLNA Certified™ Photo Media Player This TV is obtained between networked DLNA Certified equipment depends on the media formats supported by the DLNA Certified equipment. 30 With the TV powered off the TV and slide the USB Equipment out of the USB port.... Consult your DLNA Certified media server's operating instructions for more details on USB equipment. Sony cannot accept responsibility for media servers. Navigating Background TV 1 Tune to manually search for lost or damaged data recorded on JPEG photo displaying capabilities...
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...control depends on the XMB™ will have video output. Exploring Fun Features Using BRAVIA Sync with Control for HDMI The BRAVIA Sync function on this TV communicates with other Sony equipment supporting the Control for connection. See page 51 for information on automatically when selected, see... pages 5 and 39. • Possible operations with BRAVIA Sync buttons, see the HDMI ...
...control depends on the XMB™ will have video output. Exploring Fun Features Using BRAVIA Sync with Control for HDMI The BRAVIA Sync function on this TV communicates with other Sony equipment supporting the Control for connection. See page 51 for information on automatically when selected, see... pages 5 and 39. • Possible operations with BRAVIA Sync buttons, see the HDMI ...
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...Main Window Sub Window PIP Main Window (PC) Sub Window (Location of the Sub Window can be connected to highlight P&P or PIP and press . P&P Supported Inputs In main window In sub window Video 1/2/3 Component 1/2 HDMI IN 1/2/3/4 (except PC timing) TV channel (CABLE/ ANTENNA) DMPORT ~ • To ...number using the 0-9 numeric buttons; To Change Inputs or Channels Press B/b to highlight the window to watch two simultaneous live TV programs. PIP Supported Inputs In main window In sub window PC HDMI IN 1/2/3/4 (PC timing) TV channel (CABLE/ ANTENNA) 38 P&P (picture and picture) ...
...Main Window Sub Window PIP Main Window (PC) Sub Window (Location of the Sub Window can be connected to highlight P&P or PIP and press . P&P Supported Inputs In main window In sub window Video 1/2/3 Component 1/2 HDMI IN 1/2/3/4 (except PC timing) TV channel (CABLE/ ANTENNA) DMPORT ~ • To ...number using the 0-9 numeric buttons; To Change Inputs or Channels Press B/b to highlight the window to watch two simultaneous live TV programs. PIP Supported Inputs In main window In sub window PC HDMI IN 1/2/3/4 (PC timing) TV channel (CABLE/ ANTENNA) 38 P&P (picture and picture) ...
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Using TV Settings Product Support Clock/Timers The XMB™ displays the Media Category icons (horizontally) and available features (vertically) within the highlighted icon. Settings Sound Screen The XMB™ ...
Using TV Settings Product Support Clock/Timers The XMB™ displays the Media Category icons (horizontally) and available features (vertically) within the highlighted icon. Settings Sound Screen The XMB™ ...
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...™. 2 Press B/b to exit. 40 Photo file access Music file access TV Guide On Select inputs from Screen and CTRL: HDMI (Control for Settings.) Product Support (page 41) Clock/Timers (page 41) Picture (page 42) Sound (page 44) Screen (page 45) Channel (page 47) CC Closed Captions (CC) (page 48) Parental...
...™. 2 Press B/b to exit. 40 Photo file access Music file access TV Guide On Select inputs from Screen and CTRL: HDMI (Control for Settings.) Product Support (page 41) Clock/Timers (page 41) Picture (page 42) Sound (page 44) Screen (page 45) Channel (page 47) CC Closed Captions (CC) (page 48) Parental...
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... . • Do not turn off the TV during the software update, it may damage the TV software. Using TV Settings 41 TV Settings Descriptions Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Software Update Sony contact information is available from the TV are displayed here.
... . • Do not turn off the TV during the software update, it may damage the TV software. Using TV Settings 41 TV Settings Descriptions Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Software Update Sony contact information is available from the TV are displayed here.
Operating Instructions
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... the clarity of video (moving pictures) or photo (still image) content. Photo Select to set separately for video or still image content when Sony optional equipment that supports Video-A mode is indistinct, you desire. Treble Increases or decreases higher-pitched sounds. Volume Offset Adjusts the volume level of fast paced video games...
... the clarity of video (moving pictures) or photo (still image) content. Photo Select to set separately for video or still image content when Sony optional equipment that supports Video-A mode is indistinct, you desire. Treble Increases or decreases higher-pitched sounds. Volume Offset Adjusts the volume level of fast paced video games...
Operating Instructions
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...communicate with Control for HDMI function connected to the TV. ~ • Press OPTIONS while the equipment supporting Control for HDMI function. and JUMP) behave while using an external input. Disabled Select to disable the...• "-" indicates that no labels are assigned. The Always option will recognize and communicate with other equipment that supports Control for HDMI is pressed or when selecting an input from the external input and return to display the Device..., Options and Content List of equipment with other Sony equipment equipped with Control for HDMI function.
...communicate with Control for HDMI function connected to the TV. ~ • Press OPTIONS while the equipment supporting Control for HDMI function. and JUMP) behave while using an external input. Disabled Select to disable the...• "-" indicates that no labels are assigned. The Always option will recognize and communicate with other equipment that supports Control for HDMI is pressed or when selecting an input from the external input and return to display the Device..., Options and Content List of equipment with other Sony equipment equipped with Control for HDMI function.
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...serviceable life. (3-5 years in normal use of your Sony TV, please visit our website or call one of the following numbers: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport 1-800-222-SONY(7669) for US Support 1-877-899-SONY(7669) for Canadian Support Condition No picture No picture Cannot receive any channels ...TV is affected by selecting Signal Diagnostics in the Product Support settings (page 41). If your TV ...
...serviceable life. (3-5 years in normal use of your Sony TV, please visit our website or call one of the following numbers: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport 1-800-222-SONY(7669) for US Support 1-877-899-SONY(7669) for Canadian Support Condition No picture No picture Cannot receive any channels ...TV is affected by selecting Signal Diagnostics in the Product Support settings (page 41). If your TV ...
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...KDL-46Z4100 System Television system NTSC: American TV standard ATSC (8VSB terrestrial): ATSC compliant 8VSB QAM on cable: ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 (Does not include CableCARD functionality) Channel coverage Analog terrestrial: 2 - 69 / Digital terrestrial: 2 - 69 Analog Cable: 1 - 135 / Digital Cable: 1 - 135 Panel system LCD... the Table-Top Stand (1) / Screws (4) / Stand Rear Cover (1) / Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket (1) Optional accessories Connecting cables / Support Belt Kit / Wall-Mount Bracket: SU-WL500 / TV Stand: see page 2 * While the TV is collecting TV Guide data and/or...
...KDL-46Z4100 System Television system NTSC: American TV standard ATSC (8VSB terrestrial): ATSC compliant 8VSB QAM on cable: ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 (Does not include CableCARD functionality) Channel coverage Analog terrestrial: 2 - 69 / Digital terrestrial: 2 - 69 Analog Cable: 1 - 135 / Digital Cable: 1 - 135 Panel system LCD... the Table-Top Stand (1) / Screws (4) / Stand Rear Cover (1) / Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket (1) Optional accessories Connecting cables / Support Belt Kit / Wall-Mount Bracket: SU-WL500 / TV Stand: see page 2 * While the TV is collecting TV Guide data and/or...
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...43 Color 42 Color Temperature 42 COMPONENT IN jack (1080p/1080i/ 720p/480p/480i) 11 Contact Sony 41 Control for Slideshow 34 Add to Favorites 32, 34 Advanced Settings 43 Analog CC 48 Audio Out...DVR/VCR Record Buttons 21 E Edit Channel Labels 47 English Rating 50 ENT button 21 Equipment Control/BRAVIA Sync 20 F F1/F2 button 24 Favorites 29 FAVORITES button 21 File Actions 32 File Order 32,...51 General Setup 52 HDMI Settings 51 Initial Setup 53 Network 52 Parental Lock 48 Picture 42 Product Support 41 Screen 45 Sound 44 Sharpness 42 Show/Hide Channels 47 Show/Hide Servers 52 Signal Diagnostics ...
...43 Color 42 Color Temperature 42 COMPONENT IN jack (1080p/1080i/ 720p/480p/480i) 11 Contact Sony 41 Control for Slideshow 34 Add to Favorites 32, 34 Advanced Settings 43 Analog CC 48 Audio Out...DVR/VCR Record Buttons 21 E Edit Channel Labels 47 English Rating 50 ENT button 21 Equipment Control/BRAVIA Sync 20 F F1/F2 button 24 Favorites 29 FAVORITES button 21 File Actions 32 File Order 32,...51 General Setup 52 HDMI Settings 51 Initial Setup 53 Network 52 Parental Lock 48 Picture 42 Product Support 41 Screen 45 Sound 44 Sharpness 42 Show/Hide Channels 47 Show/Hide Servers 52 Signal Diagnostics ...
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Please Do Not Return the Product to resolve your questions more quickly than your retailer or place of your television after reading your Operating Instructions manual and Quick Setup Guide z Experience difficulty operating your television Contact Sony Customer Support at: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport or to speak with a support representative: United States 1-800-222-SONY (7669) Canada 1-877-899-SONY (7669) Sony will work to the Store Printed in U.S.A. For Your Convenience Please contact Sony directly if you: z Have questions on the use of purchase.
Please Do Not Return the Product to resolve your questions more quickly than your retailer or place of your television after reading your Operating Instructions manual and Quick Setup Guide z Experience difficulty operating your television Contact Sony Customer Support at: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport or to speak with a support representative: United States 1-800-222-SONY (7669) Canada 1-877-899-SONY (7669) Sony will work to the Store Printed in U.S.A. For Your Convenience Please contact Sony directly if you: z Have questions on the use of purchase.
Child Safety: It Makes A Difference Where Your TV Stands
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... and Manager of the Electronic Industries Alliance Sometimes televisions are like most Americans, you have more than one television. The Consumer Electronics Association formed the Home Entertainment Support Safety Committee comprised of your television (and other electronic components). 2 Use appropriate ...and is a growing trend, and larger televisions are popular purchases and are not always supported on the proper TV stands. The Industry Cares! The industry is large enough to support the weight of television and consumer electronics furniture manufacturers to making home...
... and Manager of the Electronic Industries Alliance Sometimes televisions are like most Americans, you have more than one television. The Consumer Electronics Association formed the Home Entertainment Support Safety Committee comprised of your television (and other electronic components). 2 Use appropriate ...and is a growing trend, and larger televisions are popular purchases and are not always supported on the proper TV stands. The Industry Cares! The industry is large enough to support the weight of television and consumer electronics furniture manufacturers to making home...
Limited Warranty (US Only)
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... states do not allow limitations on how to obtain warranty service for your product, Visit SONY's Web Site: www.sony.com/support Or call the Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) For an accessory or part not available from the original date of purchase of.... This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may not apply to state. 4-103-056-02(1) x S® LCD Television LIMITED WARRANTY(US ONLY) SONY ELECTRONICS INC. ("SONY") warrants this product against defects in U.S.A. Term: For a period of one (1) year limited warranty term (ninety (90) days...
... states do not allow limitations on how to obtain warranty service for your product, Visit SONY's Web Site: www.sony.com/support Or call the Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) For an accessory or part not available from the original date of purchase of.... This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may not apply to state. 4-103-056-02(1) x S® LCD Television LIMITED WARRANTY(US ONLY) SONY ELECTRONICS INC. ("SONY") warrants this product against defects in U.S.A. Term: For a period of one (1) year limited warranty term (ninety (90) days...