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...Environmental Protection Agency and Department of these government agencies, designed to certain features, settings, and functionalities of this TV (i.e. TV Guide, Picture/Sound, Light Sensor, Power Savings) can also be selected from the Category Object Bar from the External Inputs. Depending upon such changed ...control to access the TV settings for customizing, making adjustments, viewing the available TV channels and selecting the connected equipment. TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is for the 32 class, 37, 40, 42, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-XBR6, V and...
...Environmental Protection Agency and Department of these government agencies, designed to certain features, settings, and functionalities of this TV (i.e. TV Guide, Picture/Sound, Light Sensor, Power Savings) can also be selected from the Category Object Bar from the External Inputs. Depending upon such changed ...control to access the TV settings for customizing, making adjustments, viewing the available TV channels and selecting the connected equipment. TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is for the 32 class, 37, 40, 42, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-XBR6, V and...
Operating Instructions
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...or placed on the LCD panel or the frame around the screen. • Be careful to not pinch your hands or the AC power cord when you use the screws provided with the TV. Do not subject the TV to place on a TV stand (except models: KDL-52V4100 and KDL-52W4100). 1 Remove ...• Bundling the connecting cables • Securing the TV Carrying the TV Be sure to follow these guidelines to the Table-Top Stand. 6 Getting Started 1. For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that you install the TV unit to protect your property and avoid causing serious injury...
...or placed on the LCD panel or the frame around the screen. • Be careful to not pinch your hands or the AC power cord when you use the screws provided with the TV. Do not subject the TV to place on a TV stand (except models: KDL-52V4100 and KDL-52W4100). 1 Remove ...• Bundling the connecting cables • Securing the TV Carrying the TV Be sure to follow these guidelines to the Table-Top Stand. 6 Getting Started 1. For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that you install the TV unit to protect your property and avoid causing serious injury...
Operating Instructions
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...be performed by yourself. • Shown here is model KDL-52V4100; If you carry out this TV, especially to determine the strength of the wall for withstanding the TV's weight. • Be sure to use the screws supplied with your model, visit www.sony.com/accessories Or call 1-800-488-7669 (for United ... the angle of the KDL-52V4100 and KDL-52W4100 for Wall-Mount Bracket All models are designed so that you decided to use the Wall-Mount Bracket model designed for Canada) Follow the simple steps below to remove the Table-Top Stand: 1 Unplug the AC power cord and disconnect all the ...
...be performed by yourself. • Shown here is model KDL-52V4100; If you carry out this TV, especially to determine the strength of the wall for withstanding the TV's weight. • Be sure to use the screws supplied with your model, visit www.sony.com/accessories Or call 1-800-488-7669 (for United ... the angle of the KDL-52V4100 and KDL-52W4100 for Wall-Mount Bracket All models are designed so that you decided to use the Wall-Mount Bracket model designed for Canada) Follow the simple steps below to remove the Table-Top Stand: 1 Unplug the AC power cord and disconnect all the ...
Operating Instructions
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... cm) Leave at least this much space around the set. Leave at least this much space around the TV as shown below 41 °F (5 °C). Wall Wall ~ • Do not bundle the AC power cord 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. Installed with other connecting cables. ~ •...
... cm) Leave at least this much space around the set. Leave at least this much space around the TV as shown below 41 °F (5 °C). Wall Wall ~ • Do not bundle the AC power cord 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. Installed with other connecting cables. ~ •...
Operating Instructions
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...follow the instruction manual provided with an optional Sony Support Belt Kit. s Never install the TV on the TV. 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. Make sure that they are not... accessible to secure the TV is no excess slack in ...
...follow the instruction manual provided with an optional Sony Support Belt Kit. s Never install the TV on the TV. 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. Make sure that they are not... accessible to secure the TV is no excess slack in ...
Operating Instructions
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... is for the signals that can FIX) use these outputs to listen to your TV's audio through your stereo system. 8 CABLE/ ANTENNA RF input that connects to your cable or VHF/UHF antenna. 9 AC power cord or Connects to the left and right audio input jacks of video equipment. ...If this TV and any HDMI-equipped A/V equipment. HDMI IN 4 R-AUDIO-L If the equipment has a DVI jack and ...
... is for the signals that can FIX) use these outputs to listen to your TV's audio through your stereo system. 8 CABLE/ ANTENNA RF input that connects to your cable or VHF/UHF antenna. 9 AC power cord or Connects to the left and right audio input jacks of video equipment. ...If this TV and any HDMI-equipped A/V equipment. HDMI IN 4 R-AUDIO-L If the equipment has a DVI jack and ...
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... volume. Freeze qs Current Frozen program picture Press the V/v/B/b to change channels immediately. 8 qa Use with the frozen image. Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB™ to select/ confirm an item. 20 The module qj 0 0-9 ENT may not be available in a window. Press ENT...will deactivate Freeze and display the XMB™. See your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for more information. the channel changes after two 7 seconds. Press to enter 2.1, press 2 , , 1 and ENT. 9 qs VOL +/- qf POWER Press to the previous screen or exit from the screen when displaying menu ...
... volume. Freeze qs Current Frozen program picture Press the V/v/B/b to change channels immediately. 8 qa Use with the frozen image. Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB™ to select/ confirm an item. 20 The module qj 0 0-9 ENT may not be available in a window. Press ENT...will deactivate Freeze and display the XMB™. See your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for more information. the channel changes after two 7 seconds. Press to enter 2.1, press 2 , , 1 and ENT. 9 qs VOL +/- qf POWER Press to the previous screen or exit from the screen when displaying menu ...
Operating Instructions
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... signals from the remote control. Operating the TV Indicators 7 1 PIC OFF/TIMER STANDBY POWER 23 4 56 Item Description 1 Speaker Outputs the audio signal. 2 Light Sensor Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see page 42 for KDL-W series. 23 For details, see contacting Sony information on . Do not put Receiver anything...
... signals from the remote control. Operating the TV Indicators 7 1 PIC OFF/TIMER STANDBY POWER 23 4 56 Item Description 1 Speaker Outputs the audio signal. 2 Light Sensor Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see page 42 for KDL-W series. 23 For details, see contacting Sony information on . Do not put Receiver anything...
Operating Instructions
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...and inputs Saved channel or external input ~ • The first time you can manage and customize your preferred TV channels, External Inputs and Background TV themes for easy access. Recently viewed items are automatically saved into Favorites as a factory default. Removing from ... wish to remove, press OPTIONS. 2 Press V/v to highlight Remove from Favorites and press . ~ • Auto Program will clear your TV channels from Favorites, follow the instructions below. Navigating Favorites 1 Press B/b to factory default settings (see page 42). 24 Exploring Fun Features Favorites...
...and inputs Saved channel or external input ~ • The first time you can manage and customize your preferred TV channels, External Inputs and Background TV themes for easy access. Recently viewed items are automatically saved into Favorites as a factory default. Removing from ... wish to remove, press OPTIONS. 2 Press V/v to highlight Remove from Favorites and press . ~ • Auto Program will clear your TV channels from Favorites, follow the instructions below. Navigating Favorites 1 Press B/b to factory default settings (see page 42). 24 Exploring Fun Features Favorites...
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... also be done by type, category or subcategory of a program. Highlight a channel then press OPTIONS to have the Guide appear when the TV powers on the Service Bar then press v to highlight your search option. When the changes are made, select done and press . Set auto ... 0-9 buttons. Highlight SEARCH on the Service Bar then press v to highlight Change default options time TV is airing now, press to display Keyword Options in the Panel Menu. Customizing the TV Guide On Screen system settings Highlight SETUP on a single channel (locked) or change default options, ...
... also be done by type, category or subcategory of a program. Highlight a channel then press OPTIONS to have the Guide appear when the TV powers on the Service Bar then press v to highlight your search option. When the changes are made, select done and press . Set auto ... 0-9 buttons. Highlight SEARCH on the Service Bar then press v to highlight Change default options time TV is airing now, press to display Keyword Options in the Panel Menu. Customizing the TV Guide On Screen system settings Highlight SETUP on a single channel (locked) or change default options, ...
Operating Instructions
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... Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Software Update Sony contact information is available from the TV are displayed here. Press V/v to choose the new version and press to remain on before shutting off the TV during software update; Sets the time in the US. • CATV/antenna ... volume at the specified time and duration you set using the SLEEP button on . • The Broadcast Download is performed while the TV is powered on the remote control (see page 19). This can be set . Press to display the diagnostics information for software updates. Clock/Timers...
... Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Software Update Sony contact information is available from the TV are displayed here. Press V/v to choose the new version and press to remain on before shutting off the TV during software update; Sets the time in the US. • CATV/antenna ... volume at the specified time and duration you set using the SLEEP button on . • The Broadcast Download is performed while the TV is powered on the remote control (see page 19). This can be set . Press to display the diagnostics information for software updates. Clock/Timers...
Operating Instructions
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... V/v to choose a name of your connected equipment with your connected equipment with Control for HDMI function to communicate with other Sony equipment equipped with connected icon will recognize and communicate with Control for HDMI does not support the Device Control feature. 41 With...Control for HDMI function. Channel Tuning Keys This setting controls how the remote control channel tuning keys (0-9, CH+/- TV Auto Power On Select On to control your TV's power on from your input selection. 2 Press to set Enable setting to the CABLE/ANTENNA input. Disabled Select to...
... V/v to choose a name of your connected equipment with your connected equipment with Control for HDMI function to communicate with other Sony equipment equipped with connected icon will recognize and communicate with Control for HDMI does not support the Device Control feature. 41 With...Control for HDMI function. Channel Tuning Keys This setting controls how the remote control channel tuning keys (0-9, CH+/- TV Auto Power On Select On to control your TV's power on from your input selection. 2 Press to set Enable setting to the CABLE/ANTENNA input. Disabled Select to...
Operating Instructions
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...Illumination is pressed. Logo Illumination Select On to illuminate the SONY logo on the remote control is function. Initial Setup If you missed the Initial Setup... is not VESA-compliant. Select Off to disable this feature. ~ • Press POWER to disable it. Small Select to have the TV automatically enter standby mode when there is set , pressing VOL +/- or MUTING buttons ...will not be used for KDL-W series. If you wish to return your ...
...Illumination is pressed. Logo Illumination Select On to illuminate the SONY logo on the remote control is function. Initial Setup If you missed the Initial Setup... is not VESA-compliant. Select Off to disable this feature. ~ • Press POWER to disable it. Small Select to have the TV automatically enter standby mode when there is set , pressing VOL +/- or MUTING buttons ...will not be used for KDL-W series. If you wish to return your ...
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...(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 for US Support http://www.sony.ca/support for Canadian Support 1-800-222-SONY(7669) for US Support 1-877-899-SONY(7669) for Canadian Support Condition No ... noise appear on the screen Dotted lines or stripes Explanation/Solution • Check the Power Saving settings (see page 42). • Make sure the power cord is connected securely. • Turn on the power of the TV. • Check cable/antenna connections. • Make sure the Signal Type setting...
...(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 for US Support http://www.sony.ca/support for Canadian Support 1-800-222-SONY(7669) for US Support 1-877-899-SONY(7669) for Canadian Support Condition No ... noise appear on the screen Dotted lines or stripes Explanation/Solution • Check the Power Saving settings (see page 42). • Make sure the power cord is connected securely. • Turn on the power of the TV. • Check cable/antenna connections. • Make sure the Signal Type setting...
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... PICTURE to select the desired Picture Mode (see page 22). If it will be broadcasting your TV and wait a few hours before powering on the remote control, set up on both the TV and the optional BRAVIA Sync HDMI device device compatible with a black border. • Auto Wide... page 21). is not correct / The picture is regulated by the LCD panel backlight and supporting electronics will enhance the black level (see page 35). Blurry picture / Poor color • Transporting the TV from the TV's speakers regardless of this television, the heat generated by the channel signal...
... PICTURE to select the desired Picture Mode (see page 22). If it will be broadcasting your TV and wait a few hours before powering on the remote control, set up on both the TV and the optional BRAVIA Sync HDMI device device compatible with a black border. • Auto Wide... page 21). is not correct / The picture is regulated by the LCD panel backlight and supporting electronics will enhance the black level (see page 35). Blurry picture / Poor color • Transporting the TV from the TV's speakers regardless of this television, the heat generated by the channel signal...
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... Select the Password settings on again.) Release V. Check with theatrical releases). While holding down V on the remote control, press POWER settings on the TV. (The TV will clear all of Text1-4. Other Information 45 Remote control does not operate • To determine if the problem is especially ... Lock setting. This password clears your previous password and allows you were trying to select closed captioning, select CC1 instead of your TV's screen to display less loss of detail, especially during detail than 16:9 (this feature, set to Hidden in affect until you...
... Select the Password settings on again.) Release V. Check with theatrical releases). While holding down V on the remote control, press POWER settings on the TV. (The TV will clear all of Text1-4. Other Information 45 Remote control does not operate • To determine if the problem is especially ... Lock setting. This password clears your previous password and allows you were trying to select closed captioning, select CC1 instead of your TV's screen to display less loss of detail, especially during detail than 16:9 (this feature, set to Hidden in affect until you...
Operating Instructions
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... and/or during software update the power consumption is less than 30 W. ** KDL-W series models come with additional 30 mm (1 1/8") tweeters. ~ • Optional accessories availability depends on page 14. Specifications Model KDL-32XBR6 KDL-37XBR6 KDL-40V4150 KDL-42V4100 KDL-46V4100 KDL-52V4100 KDL-40V4100 KDL-46W4100 KDL-52W4100 KDL-40W4100 KDL-46W4150 System Television system NTSC: American TV standard ATSC (8VSB terrestrial): ATSC compliant...
... and/or during software update the power consumption is less than 30 W. ** KDL-W series models come with additional 30 mm (1 1/8") tweeters. ~ • Optional accessories availability depends on page 14. Specifications Model KDL-32XBR6 KDL-37XBR6 KDL-40V4150 KDL-42V4100 KDL-46V4100 KDL-52V4100 KDL-40V4100 KDL-46W4100 KDL-52W4100 KDL-40W4100 KDL-46W4150 System Television system NTSC: American TV standard ATSC (8VSB terrestrial): ATSC compliant...
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... Audio Out 35 AUDIO OUT jack 11 Auto Adjust 36 Auto Program 37 Auto Wide 35 B Background TV 25 Backlight 32 Balance 34 Bass 34 Bilingual audio 34 BRAVIA Sync buttons 19 Brightness 32 C CABLE...32 COMPONENT IN jack (1080p/1080i/ 720p/480p/480i) 11 Contact Sony 31 Control for HDMI 41 Country 38 Current Time 31 D Device Auto Power Off 41 Device List 41 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack 11 ...20 Home Menu Scrolling 42 Hue 32 I Info Banner 42 Infrared Receiver (IR) 23 INPUT button 20 Installing the TV on a wall 7 J JUMP button 22 L Language 42 Light Sensor Described 23 Setting 42 Logo Illumination 42 ...
... Audio Out 35 AUDIO OUT jack 11 Auto Adjust 36 Auto Program 37 Auto Wide 35 B Background TV 25 Backlight 32 Balance 34 Bass 34 Bilingual audio 34 BRAVIA Sync buttons 19 Brightness 32 C CABLE...32 COMPONENT IN jack (1080p/1080i/ 720p/480p/480i) 11 Contact Sony 31 Control for HDMI 41 Country 38 Current Time 31 D Device Auto Power Off 41 Device List 41 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack 11 ...20 Home Menu Scrolling 42 Hue 32 I Info Banner 42 Infrared Receiver (IR) 23 INPUT button 20 Installing the TV on a wall 7 J JUMP button 22 L Language 42 Light Sensor Described 23 Setting 42 Logo Illumination 42 ...
Service Manual
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... ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST 88 APPENDIX A: ENCRYPTION KEY COMPONENTS A-1 KDL-52V4100/52W4100 3 KDL-52V4100/52W4100 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION TITLE PAGE Specifications 4 Warnings and Cautions - Switch Unit Removal (Contains H1 Board 13 1-3. G5 Board (Power Unit) and D4Z Board, and D5 Board Removal 14... Diagram 80 3-5. Semiconductors 82 SECTION 4: EXPLODED VIEWS 83 4-1. Rear Cover Assembly and Stand Assembly 83 4-2. Bezel Assembly and LCD Panel 86 4-5. Stand and Under Cover Removal 15 1-6. Using the Remote Commander to Factory Defaults 54 SECTION TITLE PAGE SECTION ...
... ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST 88 APPENDIX A: ENCRYPTION KEY COMPONENTS A-1 KDL-52V4100/52W4100 3 KDL-52V4100/52W4100 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION TITLE PAGE Specifications 4 Warnings and Cautions - Switch Unit Removal (Contains H1 Board 13 1-3. G5 Board (Power Unit) and D4Z Board, and D5 Board Removal 14... Diagram 80 3-5. Semiconductors 82 SECTION 4: EXPLODED VIEWS 83 4-1. Rear Cover Assembly and Stand Assembly 83 4-2. Bezel Assembly and LCD Panel 86 4-5. Stand and Under Cover Removal 15 1-6. Using the Remote Commander to Factory Defaults 54 SECTION TITLE PAGE SECTION ...
Service Manual
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... trademarks or registered marks of its subsidiaries. and/or one of Sony Corporation. The TV Guide On Screen system is a trademark. In no event shall Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. KDL-52V4100/52W4100 SPECIFICATIONS Power Requirements 120V AC, 60Hz Power Consumption (W) In Use (Max) 285W (KDL-52V4100 Only) 295W (KDL-52W4100 Only) In Standby Less than 0.1W VIDEO (IN) 1/2/3: S Video...
... trademarks or registered marks of its subsidiaries. and/or one of Sony Corporation. The TV Guide On Screen system is a trademark. In no event shall Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. KDL-52V4100/52W4100 SPECIFICATIONS Power Requirements 120V AC, 60Hz Power Consumption (W) In Use (Max) 285W (KDL-52V4100 Only) 295W (KDL-52W4100 Only) In Standby Less than 0.1W VIDEO (IN) 1/2/3: S Video...