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... 40 TV Settings Descriptions 41 Product Support 41 Clock/Timers Settings 41 Picture Settings 42 Sound Settings 44 Screen Settings 45 Channel Settings 47 CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings 48 Parental Lock Settings 48 External Inputs Settings 51 HDMI Settings 51 Network Settings 52 General Setup Settings 52 Initial Setup 53 Other Information Troubleshooting 55 Specifications 58 Index 59 Customer Support http://www.sony...
... 40 TV Settings Descriptions 41 Product Support 41 Clock/Timers Settings 41 Picture Settings 42 Sound Settings 44 Screen Settings 45 Channel Settings 47 CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings 48 Parental Lock Settings 48 External Inputs Settings 51 HDMI Settings 51 Network Settings 52 General Setup Settings 52 Initial Setup 53 Other Information Troubleshooting 55 Specifications 58 Index 59 Customer Support http://www.sony...
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... a source of HD programming and proper setup connections. Your BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD programming from 1080 HD signals. 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 different aspect ratios (the...about HDTV, visit: U.S.A. This manual explains basic setup connections (see pages 22, 45 and 46). 4 The quality of the image you see black bars on the sides. The 16:9 fills your BRAVIA TV is displayed on an HDTV, you will see on upgrading to HD programming. The Quick ...
... a source of HD programming and proper setup connections. Your BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD programming from 1080 HD signals. 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 different aspect ratios (the...about HDTV, visit: U.S.A. This manual explains basic setup connections (see pages 22, 45 and 46). 4 The quality of the image you see black bars on the sides. The 16:9 fills your BRAVIA TV is displayed on an HDTV, you will see on upgrading to HD programming. The Quick ...
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...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, picture, sound, screen and other options (see page 41 ... remote control to access the TV settings for customizing, making adjustments, viewing the available TV channels 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...
...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, picture, sound, screen and other options (see page 41 ... remote control to access the TV settings for customizing, making adjustments, viewing the available TV channels 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...
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...Table-Top Stand (refer to the "Attaching the Table-Top Stand" flyer). If an electric screwdriver is used, set the torque to shocks, vibration, or excessive force. Getting Started 1. Do not subject the TV to tighten at approximately 1.5 N·m, 15 Kgf·cm. This section will explain: • How to ...not pinch your hand as illustrated and hold it securely. Installing the TV This TV can be mounted on a wall using a WallMount Bracket or placed on the LCD panel or the frame around the screen. • Be careful to place on a TV stand. 1 Remove the Table-Top Stand and screws from the ...
...Table-Top Stand (refer to the "Attaching the Table-Top Stand" flyer). If an electric screwdriver is used, set the torque to shocks, vibration, or excessive force. Getting Started 1. Do not subject the TV to tighten at approximately 1.5 N·m, 15 Kgf·cm. This section will explain: • How to ...not pinch your hand as illustrated and hold it securely. Installing the TV This TV can be mounted on a wall using a WallMount Bracket or placed on the LCD panel or the frame around the screen. • Be careful to place on a TV stand. 1 Remove the Table-Top Stand and screws from the ...
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... designed so that they are ready to be mounted on a wall. • For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that your TV. Installed on the Wall-Mount Bracket model. Never install the TV set . Keep the screws away from the attaching surface of the screws differ depending on the wall 4 inches (10...
... designed so that they are ready to be mounted on a wall. • For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that your TV. Installed on the Wall-Mount Bracket model. Never install the TV set . Keep the screws away from the attaching surface of the screws differ depending on the wall 4 inches (10...
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... Never install the TV on the rear of the TV) • Rope or chain (attach to one side of the TV. If a Sony specified TV stand is with the Sony TV stand. Getting Started Securing the TV Sony strongly recommends taking measures to prevent the TV from Toppling Over s Secure the TV to a wall ...stand without securing it cannot be used , consider the following recommended measures. Prevent the TV from toppling over . s Avoid placing or hanging items on furniture and TV sets. An alternative way to secure the stand. Unsecured TVs may topple and result in the rope or chain.
... Never install the TV on the rear of the TV) • Rope or chain (attach to one side of the TV. If a Sony specified TV stand is with the Sony TV stand. Getting Started Securing the TV Sony strongly recommends taking measures to prevent the TV from Toppling Over s Secure the TV to a wall ...stand without securing it cannot be used , consider the following recommended measures. Prevent the TV from toppling over . s Avoid placing or hanging items on furniture and TV sets. An alternative way to secure the stand. Unsecured TVs may topple and result in the rope or chain.
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... digital audio equipment that connects to the optical audio input of your analog audio equipment. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Screen settings on page 46. Getting Started Item 1 VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO Description Connects to the S VIDEO output jack of HDMI IN 4. ~ • Be sure...(not supplied). Can also be necessary to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of video equipment. You can use these outputs to listen to your TV's audio through your stereo system. 9 DMPORT Connects to devices via a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT interface (not supplied) and displays photos or plays videos...
... digital audio equipment that connects to the optical audio input of your analog audio equipment. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Screen settings on page 46. Getting Started Item 1 VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO Description Connects to the S VIDEO output jack of HDMI IN 4. ~ • Be sure...(not supplied). Can also be necessary to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of video equipment. You can use these outputs to listen to your TV's audio through your stereo system. 9 DMPORT Connects to devices via a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT interface (not supplied) and displays photos or plays videos...
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...RF switch A Rear of TV B CABLE/ANTENNA ~ • Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to Cable or Antenna in the Channel settings for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC). • It is capable of receiving unscrambled digital programming for the type of TV VIDEO IN 1 3 S... make sure you choose (see page 47). Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only) 75-ohm coaxial cable Rear of your TV. Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can enjoy high-definition and standarddefinition digital programming (if available in signal degradation. A ...
...RF switch A Rear of TV B CABLE/ANTENNA ~ • Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to Cable or Antenna in the Channel settings for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC). • It is capable of receiving unscrambled digital programming for the type of TV VIDEO IN 1 3 S... make sure you choose (see page 47). Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only) 75-ohm coaxial cable Rear of your TV. Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can enjoy high-definition and standarddefinition digital programming (if available in signal degradation. A ...
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...-HD15 cable as shown 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 the supported resolutions and ...above chart with a 60 Hz vertical frequency will be necessary.) * The 1080p timing when applied to the TV and no signal has been input from the PC according to Full Pixel. 14 Supported resolutions Signal VGA ... 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 ...
...-HD15 cable as shown 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 the supported resolutions and ...above chart with a 60 Hz vertical frequency will be necessary.) * The 1080p timing when applied to the TV and no signal has been input from the PC according to Full Pixel. 14 Supported resolutions Signal VGA ... 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 ...
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... Alternate Audio is only available for digital programs (see page 51 for digital channels. Initial Setup Step 6 of TV programming. Next, you have selected in the Language setting is available from a cable box or satellite receiver without using HDMI or component input), skip Auto Program. ~ ...your remote control. Highlight a choice and press to begin the TV Guide setup. see page 45). 4 Set the date and time. English Español Français 1 Complete your TV will be accessed by the TV, you will automatically switch to the matching language with the Initial...
... Alternate Audio is only available for digital programs (see page 51 for digital channels. Initial Setup Step 6 of TV programming. Next, you have selected in the Language setting is available from a cable box or satellite receiver without using HDMI or component input), skip Auto Program. ~ ...your remote control. Highlight a choice and press to begin the TV Guide setup. see page 45). 4 Set the date and time. English Español Français 1 Complete your TV will be accessed by the TV, you will automatically switch to the matching language with the Initial...
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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 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.... 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 page 53. Press RETURN first, then press either B/b on the remote control. Select Yes to cancel or No to ...
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.... 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 page 53. Press RETURN first, then press either B/b on the remote control. Select Yes to cancel or No to ...
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... from the previous chapter mark (if any ) or to play a program in all regions. 20 m (fast reverse): Press to live TV cache. The picture settings will be set for a cinema-like experience and the audio will time out in fast forward mode. Press to operate the corresponding equipment. The module may... on and off the Theater Mode. You must be switched to the audio output of the attached speakers of your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for a set period of the live TV when playing back a recorded program. Select the HDMI device and then press SYNC MENU to advance forward...
... from the previous chapter mark (if any ) or to play a program in all regions. 20 m (fast reverse): Press to live TV cache. The picture settings will be set for a cinema-like experience and the audio will time out in fast forward mode. Press to operate the corresponding equipment. The module may... on and off the Theater Mode. You must be switched to the audio output of the attached speakers of your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for a set period of the live TV when playing back a recorded program. Select the HDMI device and then press SYNC MENU to advance forward...
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...page 27. Press again to the previous screen or exit from the Favorites menu. Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB™ to access the TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings, Photo, Music, TV channels and External Inputs list (see chart on page 35. 9 RETURN 0 HOME Press to go ...Channel TV qa 0-9 ENT qs qd MUTING qf VOL +/- Press 0-9 to pause recording. TOP MENU qj BD/DVD MENU Press to display the BD/DVD disc menu. ~ • For more information, refer to display the top menu of the connected equipment. the channel changes after two seconds. Use with Sony ...
...page 27. Press again to the previous screen or exit from the Favorites menu. Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB™ to access the TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings, Photo, Music, TV channels and External Inputs list (see chart on page 35. 9 RETURN 0 HOME Press to go ...Channel TV qa 0-9 ENT qs qd MUTING qf VOL +/- Press 0-9 to pause recording. TOP MENU qj BD/DVD MENU Press to display the BD/DVD disc menu. ~ • For more information, refer to display the top menu of the connected equipment. the channel changes after two seconds. Use with Sony ...
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...Stretch is not available. DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY ql w; Press repeatedly to turn on and off the TV. Button Description ql TV POWER Press to turn on and off ...m Normal m Normal Full 1 Full 1 Full 2 Full 2 22 POWER wa WIDE Press to cycle through the available Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, H Stretch, Zoom. Changing the Wide Screen Mode 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source Standard-definition ... Full Normal This mode is not available. w; The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen...
...Stretch is not available. DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY ql w; Press repeatedly to turn on and off the TV. Button Description ql TV POWER Press to turn on and off ...m Normal m Normal Full 1 Full 1 Full 2 Full 2 22 POWER wa WIDE Press to cycle through the available Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, H Stretch, Zoom. Changing the Wide Screen Mode 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source Standard-definition ... Full Normal This mode is not available. w; The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen...
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...active, some features are available in the Picture settings. Press to display a list of External Inputs and TV mode. The OPTIONS menu items vary based on page 42. Freeze Operating the TV PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SOUND PICTURE ...Press repeatedly to display a frozen image with the frozen image. Press once to toggle through the available settings for DMPORT Photo Music Reference Page See page 42 See page 44 See page 38 See page 38 ...See page 45 See page 38 See page 46 See page 29 See page 45 See page 45 See page 49 See page 30 See page ...
...active, some features are available in the Picture settings. Press to display a list of External Inputs and TV mode. The OPTIONS menu items vary based on page 42. Freeze Operating the TV PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SOUND PICTURE ...Press repeatedly to display a frozen image with the frozen image. Press once to toggle through the available settings for DMPORT Photo Music Reference Page See page 42 See page 44 See page 38 See page 38 ...See page 45 See page 38 See page 46 See page 29 See page 45 See page 45 See page 49 See page 30 See page ...
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... (see page 53 for details see page 53. 25 If the LED blinks in red when your TV is turned off the logo illumination, for details). You can turn off . For details, see contacting Sony information on . 6 (IR) Infrared Receives IR signals from the remote control. Do not put Receiver ...anything near the sensor, as its function may be affected. 7 SONY Logo The Sony logo will remain lit even if the TV is in green when the TV is set , this may be affected. 3 PIC OFF/ TIMER LED Lights up in green when the Picture Off feature...
... (see page 53 for details see page 53. 25 If the LED blinks in red when your TV is turned off the logo illumination, for details). You can turn off . For details, see contacting Sony information on . 6 (IR) Infrared Receives IR signals from the remote control. Do not put Receiver ...anything near the sensor, as its function may be affected. 7 SONY Logo The Sony logo will remain lit even if the TV is in green when the TV is set , this may be affected. 3 PIC OFF/ TIMER LED Lights up in green when the Picture Off feature...
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...some cases, you must repeat step 2. 4 Press or ENT to the factory default settings, press SOUND, TV POWER, and then . To turn your preferred time out setting and press . To change backlight time setting: 1 Press LIGHT, VOL+, and then CH+ simultaneously until the four FUNCTION buttons blink... red. Function Button Sony Equipment Code Number DVD DVD Player 31033 AMP Receiver...
...some cases, you must repeat step 2. 4 Press or ENT to the factory default settings, press SOUND, TV POWER, and then . To turn your preferred time out setting and press . To change backlight time setting: 1 Press LIGHT, VOL+, and then CH+ simultaneously until the four FUNCTION buttons blink... red. Function Button Sony Equipment Code Number DVD DVD Player 31033 AMP Receiver...
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... Favorites (see pages 16 and 47). • Initial Setup will return your TV channels from Favorites, follow the instructions below. Navigating Favorites 1 Press B/b to factory default settings (see page 53). 29 Displaying Favorites Press FAVORITES. Exploring Fun Features Background TV Photos Music Recently viewed channels and inputs Saved channel or external input ~ •...
... Favorites (see pages 16 and 47). • Initial Setup will return your TV channels from Favorites, follow the instructions below. Navigating Favorites 1 Press B/b to factory default settings (see page 53). 29 Displaying Favorites Press FAVORITES. Exploring Fun Features Background TV Photos Music Recently viewed channels and inputs Saved channel or external input ~ •...
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...photos from Favorites with thumbnails. Tracks must be added in Music to fill the display screen with the TV remote control. 32 Sets the Slideshow settings. Display Preference Select to view photos in which files will display the following Options menu. Display Size Select... Favorites Select to add a photo, folder, or equipment to USB connected equipment. ~ • Not available with the TV remote control. Print Quantity Select to set the slideshow transition or image effect (shown below is Butterfly effect). ~ • Maze and Butterfly slideshow effects can only...
...photos from Favorites with thumbnails. Tracks must be added in Music to fill the display screen with the TV remote control. 32 Sets the Slideshow settings. Display Preference Select to view photos in which files will display the following Options menu. Display Size Select... Favorites Select to add a photo, folder, or equipment to USB connected equipment. ~ • Not available with the TV remote control. Print Quantity Select to set the slideshow transition or image effect (shown below is Butterfly effect). ~ • Maze and Butterfly slideshow effects can only...
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Speakers Select to set sound to TV Speakers or Audio System. ~ • For Display Size, Playback Method, Photo Settings, Start Slideshow, Rotate and Save, Delete, Information, Add to highlight and select the music file location. USB Samples Music USB 4 Music files.... 33 Highlight and select your MP3 files. 1 Press HOME. 2 Highlight and select the Music icon. 3 Press V/v to Favorites, and Remove from a Sony connected USB equipment (not supplied) or add music to photos (see page 42 Picture Adjustments). Music Listen to music MP3 files directly from Favorites see...
Speakers Select to set sound to TV Speakers or Audio System. ~ • For Display Size, Playback Method, Photo Settings, Start Slideshow, Rotate and Save, Delete, Information, Add to highlight and select the music file location. USB Samples Music USB 4 Music files.... 33 Highlight and select your MP3 files. 1 Press HOME. 2 Highlight and select the Music icon. 3 Press V/v to Favorites, and Remove from a Sony connected USB equipment (not supplied) or add music to photos (see page 42 Picture Adjustments). Music Listen to music MP3 files directly from Favorites see...