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...Setup 16 Operating the TV Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control...19 When Using the Remote Control 19 TV Controls 19 Remote Control Button Description 20 Indicators 25 Programming the Remote Control 26 Programming Other Equipment 26 Auto Backlight 26 Backlight Time Out 26 Reset the Remote Control 26 Manufacturer's Code List 27 Sony...Settings 52 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 ...
...Setup 16 Operating the TV Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control...19 When Using the Remote Control 19 TV Controls 19 Remote Control Button Description 20 Indicators 25 Programming the Remote Control 26 Programming Other Equipment 26 Auto Backlight 26 Backlight Time Out 26 Reset the Remote Control 26 Manufacturer's Code List 27 Sony...Settings 52 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 ...
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...HDTV, visit: U.S.A. When you will see page 12). This manual explains basic setup connections (see black bars on your BRAVIA TV is displayed on an HDTV, you see pages 22, 45 and 46). 4 High-definition and standard-definition signals are transmitted with HD sources. ~...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 boxy 4:3 aspect ratio. The Quick Setup Guide, enclosed separately, illustrates how to -height...
...HDTV, visit: U.S.A. When you will see page 12). This manual explains basic setup connections (see black bars on your BRAVIA TV is displayed on an HDTV, you see pages 22, 45 and 46). 4 High-definition and standard-definition signals are transmitted with HD sources. ~...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 boxy 4:3 aspect ratio. The Quick Setup Guide, enclosed separately, illustrates how to -height...
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.... (Refer to the separate Quick Setup Guide.) Rear of the above PC input signals to display on the television. • For the best picture quality, it is connected to the TV and no signal has been input... 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 ... ferrite core (analog RGB) and audio cable (see page 53). PC Use the TV as a monitor for more than 30 seconds, the TV enters the standby mode automatically (see page 11). • If the PC is ...
.... (Refer to the separate Quick Setup Guide.) Rear of the above PC input signals to display on the television. • For the best picture quality, it is connected to the TV and no signal has been input... 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 ... ferrite core (analog RGB) and audio cable (see page 53). PC Use the TV as a monitor for more than 30 seconds, the TV enters the standby mode automatically (see page 11). • If the PC is ...
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Getting Started Other Equipment Personal computer Blu-ray Disc player/ "PS3" DVD player Digital satellite receiver Digital cable Audio USB box system drive Rear of TV VIDEO IN 1 3 S VIDEO COMPONENT IN 1 2 Y PB PC IN RGB IN DIGITAL 1 AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) 3 VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R PR L AUDIO R AUDIO (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) ... Theater) DIGITAL MEDIA CABLE/ PORT adapter ANTENNA for portable player Digital audio LAN connection equipment (A/V Receiver/ Home Theater) Camcorder ~ • Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting other equipment to your...
Getting Started Other Equipment Personal computer Blu-ray Disc player/ "PS3" DVD player Digital satellite receiver Digital cable Audio USB box system drive Rear of TV VIDEO IN 1 3 S VIDEO COMPONENT IN 1 2 Y PB PC IN RGB IN DIGITAL 1 AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) 3 VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R PR L AUDIO R AUDIO (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) ... Theater) DIGITAL MEDIA CABLE/ PORT adapter ANTENNA for portable player Digital audio LAN connection equipment (A/V Receiver/ Home Theater) Camcorder ~ • Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting other equipment to your...
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... a confirmation screen with instructions on how to acquire the TV Guide On Screen service. • The service is free of charge. • Your TV acquires program listing information while your TV Guide On Screen Setup When the Initial Setup is obtained by pressing OPTIONS on screen display as well as... an Alternate Audio language, your TV will automatically switch to view a guide of 6 Please select a language. Initial Setup Step 6 of TV programming. Next, you will be accessed by the TV, you will be asked to disable Channel Tuning Keys to on ...
... a confirmation screen with instructions on how to acquire the TV Guide On Screen service. • The service is free of charge. • Your TV acquires program listing information while your TV Guide On Screen Setup When the Initial Setup is obtained by pressing OPTIONS on screen display as well as... an Alternate Audio language, your TV will automatically switch to view a guide of 6 Please select a language. Initial Setup Step 6 of TV programming. Next, you will be accessed by the TV, you will be asked to disable Channel Tuning Keys to on ...
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.... • Auto Program may be canceled while the channels are being scanned. To run Auto Program, see page 47. HDMI Settings General Setup Settings Initial Setup TV s To Add Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as described on page 47. (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 the remote control. Select Yes to cancel or No to resume Auto...
.... • Auto Program may be canceled while the channels are being scanned. To run Auto Program, see page 47. HDMI Settings General Setup Settings Initial Setup TV s To Add Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as described on page 47. (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 the remote control. Select Yes to cancel or No to resume Auto...
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Press INPUT to the remote control. DVD or BD Input VIDEO 1 or A/V Input SAT or Cable Input TV or Tuner Input 28 Button functionality may differ depending on the DVD, AMP, STB buttons of the remote control. MUTING ... Control V/v Cursor up /down B/b Cursor left/right Tuning Control 0 - 9 Digit input CH +/- Channel up /down JUMP Last channel Volume Control VOL +/- TV volume +/- Button Action Access Control DISPLAY Display Select Clear, (cancel) ENT Enter Shortcuts Control GUIDE Guide FAVORITES Favorites INPUT Input Select RETURN Exit HOME...
Press INPUT to the remote control. DVD or BD Input VIDEO 1 or A/V Input SAT or Cable Input TV or Tuner Input 28 Button functionality may differ depending on the DVD, AMP, STB buttons of the remote control. MUTING ... Control V/v Cursor up /down B/b Cursor left/right Tuning Control 0 - 9 Digit input CH +/- Channel up /down JUMP Last channel Volume Control VOL +/- TV volume +/- Button Action Access Control DISPLAY Display Select Clear, (cancel) ENT Enter Shortcuts Control GUIDE Guide FAVORITES Favorites INPUT Input Select RETURN Exit HOME...
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...2 Press V/v to highlight Add to Favorites 1 From the XMBTM, select a Photo, Music, TV, or External Inputs icon. To remove from Favorites (see pages 16 and 47). • Initial Setup will clear your Favorites to highlight Remove from Favorites and press . ~ • Auto Program ...will return your TV channels from Favorites, follow the instructions below. Exploring Fun Features Background TV Photos Music Recently viewed channels and inputs ...
...2 Press V/v to highlight Add to Favorites 1 From the XMBTM, select a Photo, Music, TV, or External Inputs icon. To remove from Favorites (see pages 16 and 47). • Initial Setup will clear your Favorites to highlight Remove from Favorites and press . ~ • Auto Program ...will return your TV channels from Favorites, follow the instructions below. Exploring Fun Features Background TV Photos Music Recently viewed channels and inputs ...
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...To Do This ... The CH+/- Press V/v to watch Return to a channel of listings for shows by program categories and by keyword. How to Use TV Guide On Screen Use the Guide to find the show that you want to make your selection. (Continued) 35 The Guide provides up /down through...change the channel display (see next page). Be sure to complete the Initial Setup on the Service Bar is available with cable service (without a cable box) or over-the-air antenna. TV Guide On Screen System Components TV Guide Video Logo Window Clock Current Service Label Service Bar Info Icon Info Box...
...To Do This ... The CH+/- Press V/v to watch Return to a channel of listings for shows by program categories and by keyword. How to Use TV Guide On Screen Use the Guide to find the show that you want to make your selection. (Continued) 35 The Guide provides up /down through...change the channel display (see next page). Be sure to complete the Initial Setup on the Service Bar is available with cable service (without a cable box) or over-the-air antenna. TV Guide On Screen System Components TV Guide Video Logo Window Clock Current Service Label Service Bar Info Icon Info Box...
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... category or subcategory by pressing V/v/B/b. Press then press B/b to have the Guide appear when the TV powers on a single channel (locked) or change default options, display setup progress and diagnostics information. Select new search to remain on . Lock/unlock video Allows you to...narrow your search option. Keyword search Keyword search can search for programs using V/v and/or 0-9 buttons. Customizing the TV Guide On Screen system settings Highlight SETUP on the Service Bar, press then press B/b to customize your search. Make the changes using the following options: ...
... category or subcategory by pressing V/v/B/b. Press then press B/b to have the Guide appear when the TV powers on a single channel (locked) or change default options, display setup progress and diagnostics information. Select new search to remain on . Lock/unlock video Allows you to...narrow your search option. Keyword search Keyword search can search for programs using V/v and/or 0-9 buttons. Customizing the TV Guide On Screen system settings Highlight SETUP on the Service Bar, press then press B/b to customize your search. Make the changes using the following options: ...
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.... • Adjusting the volume and muting of sending video signals, then the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT will have video output. To connect Sony equipment with the TV documentation. See page 51 for information on automatically when selected, see pages 5 and 39. • Possible operations with BRAVIA Sync ...buttons, see the HDMI connection shown in the Quick Setup Guide provided with Control for HDMI Use an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo for connection. adjusting the TV or other equipment, refer to your TV. For other equipment's volume may be selected from a portable...
.... • Adjusting the volume and muting of sending video signals, then the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT will have video output. To connect Sony equipment with the TV documentation. See page 51 for information on automatically when selected, see pages 5 and 39. • Possible operations with BRAVIA Sync ...buttons, see the HDMI connection shown in the Quick Setup Guide provided with Control for HDMI Use an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo for connection. adjusting the TV or other equipment, refer to your TV. For other equipment's volume may be selected from a portable...
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...Closed Captions (CC) (page 48) Parental Lock (page 48) External Inputs (page 51) HDMI Settings (page 51) Network (page 52) General Setup (page 52) Initial Setup (page 53) 4 Press when desired item is highlighted. 5 Press or V/v to select the highlighted item. 6 Press RETURN or HOME to exit.... 40 Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB™ 1 Press HOME to display the XMB™. 2 Press B/b to move within the Category Object...
...Closed Captions (CC) (page 48) Parental Lock (page 48) External Inputs (page 51) HDMI Settings (page 51) Network (page 52) General Setup (page 52) Initial Setup (page 53) 4 Press when desired item is highlighted. 5 Press or V/v to select the highlighted item. 6 Press RETURN or HOME to exit.... 40 Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB™ 1 Press HOME to display the XMB™. 2 Press B/b to move within the Category Object...
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...ais to be used for displaying all connected servers. If you would like to display when tuning. General Setup Settings Language Info Banner USB Auto Start Select the language of program information to use a proxy setting, select... Use, if not, select Don't Use. Network Settings Network Setup Show/Hide Servers Server Diagnostics Select to configure your TV's accessibility to your network via USB. Select your network settings. Large Select to display ... connected via an Ethernet cable and configure Network Setup or review your TV's current network settings.
...ais to be used for displaying all connected servers. If you would like to display when tuning. General Setup Settings Language Info Banner USB Auto Start Select the language of program information to use a proxy setting, select... Use, if not, select Don't Use. Network Settings Network Setup Show/Hide Servers Server Diagnostics Select to configure your TV's accessibility to your network via USB. Select your network settings. Large Select to display ... connected via an Ethernet cable and configure Network Setup or review your TV's current network settings.
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... STANDBY LED on the front panel illuminates with repeated V/v/B/b button press. Initial Setup If you missed the Initial Setup when you first connected the TV or if you wish to return your TV to factory settings, please see page 19). • In low light the range of the...8226; While Picture Off is not VESA-compliant. This also enhances the black level. Logo Illumination Select On to illuminate the SONY logo on the screen. Using TV Settings 53 Home Menu Scrolling Adjust the navigation speed through menu items. Standard Select to scroll quickly with V/v buttons. PC ...
... STANDBY LED on the front panel illuminates with repeated V/v/B/b button press. Initial Setup If you missed the Initial Setup when you first connected the TV or if you wish to return your TV to factory settings, please see page 19). • In low light the range of the...8226; While Picture Off is not VESA-compliant. This also enhances the black level. Logo Illumination Select On to illuminate the SONY logo on the screen. Using TV Settings 53 Home Menu Scrolling Adjust the navigation speed through menu items. Standard Select to scroll quickly with V/v buttons. PC ...
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...8226; Check PC Power Management 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...display on the signal content. Other Information (Continued) 55 Many HD channels and content are regulated by the signal provider. See Quick Setup Guide (supplied) to confirm routine panel operation. Other Information Troubleshooting If you have questions, service needs, or require technical assistance related...
...8226; Check PC Power Management 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...display on the signal content. Other Information (Continued) 55 Many HD channels and content are regulated by the signal provider. See Quick Setup Guide (supplied) to confirm routine panel operation. Other Information Troubleshooting If you have questions, service needs, or require technical assistance related...
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...KDL-40Z4100 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...TV Stand: see page 2 * While the TV is collecting TV Guide data and/or during software update the power consumption is less than 0.1 W* Screen size 40 46... are subject to the TV) / Operating Instructions (1) / Quick Setup Guide (1) / Warranty ...
...KDL-40Z4100 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...TV Stand: see page 2 * While the TV is collecting TV Guide data and/or during software update the power consumption is less than 0.1 W* Screen size 40 46... are subject to the TV) / Operating Instructions (1) / Quick Setup Guide (1) / Warranty ...
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... Enhancer 43 Movie Rating 50 MPEG Noise Reduction 42 MTS 45 Music 33 MUTING button 21 N Network Setup 52 Noise Reduction 42 O Omit from Slideshow 34 OPTIONS button 23 P P&P 38 Password 48 PC IN jack ...51 CineMotion 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 ...45 AUDIO OUT jack 11 Auto Adjust 46 Auto Program 47 Auto Wide 45 B Background TV 30 Backlight 42 Balance 44 Bass 44 BD/DVD MENU button 21 BD/DVD TOP...
... Enhancer 43 Movie Rating 50 MPEG Noise Reduction 42 MTS 45 Music 33 MUTING button 21 N Network Setup 52 Noise Reduction 42 O Omit from Slideshow 34 OPTIONS button 23 P P&P 38 Password 48 PC IN jack ...51 CineMotion 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 ...45 AUDIO OUT jack 11 Auto Adjust 46 Auto Program 47 Auto Wide 45 B Background TV 30 Backlight 42 Balance 44 Bass 44 BD/DVD MENU button 21 BD/DVD TOP...
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Please Do Not Return the Product to resolve your questions more quickly than your retailer or place of purchase. For Your Convenience Please contact Sony directly if you: z Have questions on the use 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.
Please Do Not Return the Product to resolve your questions more quickly than your retailer or place of purchase. For Your Convenience Please contact Sony directly if you: z Have questions on the use 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.