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... TV Settings Media Category Icons 29 Adjusting TV Settings 29 Watching TV 29 Accessing External Inputs 29 Navigating through 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...
... TV Settings Media Category Icons 29 Adjusting TV Settings 29 Watching TV 29 Accessing External Inputs 29 Navigating through 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...
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... image). The Quick Setup Guide, enclosed separately, illustrates how to connect other HD compatible external equipment Contact your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. When you compare a high-definition signal to a standard analog signal, you will see pages 22, 35 and 36)....® Thank you for information on upgrading to HD programming. This manual explains basic setup connections (see on your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a source of HD programming and proper setup connections.
... image). The Quick Setup Guide, enclosed separately, illustrates how to connect other HD compatible external equipment Contact your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. When you compare a high-definition signal to a standard analog signal, you will see pages 22, 35 and 36)....® Thank you for information on upgrading to HD programming. This manual explains basic setup connections (see on your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a source of HD programming and proper setup connections.
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...Screen Channel Category Object Bar Media Category Bar TV From the horizontal Media Category Bar you can control: • Settings: timer, picture, sound, screen and other options (see page 31 for the 32 class, 37, 40, 42, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-XBR6, V and W series models with... the XMB™. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of these government agencies, designed to access the TV settings for ENERGY STAR qualification. ~ • This manual is ENERGY STAR qualified. TV Guide, Picture/Sound, Light Sensor, Power Savings) can also be selected from the Category Object ...
...Screen Channel Category Object Bar Media Category Bar TV From the horizontal Media Category Bar you can control: • Settings: timer, picture, sound, screen and other options (see page 31 for the 32 class, 37, 40, 42, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-XBR6, V and W series models with... the XMB™. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of these government agencies, designed to access the TV settings for ENERGY STAR qualification. ~ • This manual is ENERGY STAR qualified. TV Guide, Picture/Sound, Light Sensor, Power Savings) can also be selected from the Category Object ...
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...when attaching the mounting hooks to the TV set the torque to use the screws supplied with a three screw model; Getting Started 4 Use the supplied screws to attach the TV unit to be performed by yourself. • Shown here is model KDL-52V4100; For details on a wall. ... 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. Models KDL-52V4100 and KDL-52W4100 will require detaching the Table-Top stand. • For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that you use the...
...when attaching the mounting hooks to the TV set the torque to use the screws supplied with a three screw model; Getting Started 4 Use the supplied screws to attach the TV unit to be performed by yourself. • Shown here is model KDL-52V4100; For details on a wall. ... 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. Models KDL-52V4100 and KDL-52W4100 will require detaching the Table-Top stand. • For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that you use the...
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... a room where the floor and walls are not of the TV and may cause the TV's picture to blur or show poor color due to your TV has adequate air circulation. Should this much space around the set as follows: Air circulation is blocked. Wall Wall ~ • Do not bundle the AC power cord... a cold area to a warm area, a sudden room temperature change may cause damage to moisture condensation. Never install the TV set . Bundling the Connecting Cables You can lead to evaporate before powering on the wall 4 inches (10 cm) 11 7/8 inches (30 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) 4 inches (...
... a room where the floor and walls are not of the TV and may cause the TV's picture to blur or show poor color due to your TV has adequate air circulation. Should this much space around the set as follows: Air circulation is blocked. Wall Wall ~ • Do not bundle the AC power cord... a cold area to a warm area, a sudden room temperature change may cause damage to moisture condensation. Never install the TV set . Bundling the Connecting Cables You can lead to evaporate before powering on the wall 4 inches (10 cm) 11 7/8 inches (30 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) 4 inches (...
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... over. Anchor bolt Screw Screw hole on furniture and TV sets. For further protection, follow the instruction manual provided with an optional Sony Support Belt Kit. s Install the TV where it and the stand to secure the TV is with the Sony TV stand. Recommended Measures to curious children. s Do not allow children to support the weight...
... over. Anchor bolt Screw Screw hole on furniture and TV sets. For further protection, follow the instruction manual provided with an optional Sony Support Belt Kit. s Install the TV where it and the stand to secure the TV is with the Sony TV stand. Recommended Measures to curious children. s Do not allow children to support the weight...
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...the computer before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable. • If the picture is noisy, flickering or not clear, adjust Phase and Pitch of Screen settings on your A/V equipment. ~ • If you are connecting the optional BRAVIA external module (DMex). 6 DIGITAL AUDIO Connects to the optical .... 7 AUDIO OUT (VAR/ Connects to your power source. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are connected, S VIDEO signal has priority. If this TV and any HDMI-equipped A/V equipment. For models with separate cords: Connect the supplied power cord to the S VIDEO output jack of Dolby Laboratories. 11 ...
...the computer before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable. • If the picture is noisy, flickering or not clear, adjust Phase and Pitch of Screen settings on your A/V equipment. ~ • If you are connecting the optional BRAVIA external module (DMex). 6 DIGITAL AUDIO Connects to the optical .... 7 AUDIO OUT (VAR/ Connects to your power source. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are connected, S VIDEO signal has priority. If this TV and any HDMI-equipped A/V equipment. For models with separate cords: Connect the supplied power cord to the S VIDEO output jack of Dolby Laboratories. 11 ...
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...easily affected by subscribing to receive optimum picture quality. Cable Antenna A-B 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... cable HD cable box/ HD satellite box CATV/Satellite antenna cable 12 Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only) 75-ohm coaxial cable Rear of TV VIDEO IN 1 3 S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R COMPONENT IN PC IN 1 2 Y RGB PB PR L AUDIO R AUDIO (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) IN DIGITAL...
...easily affected by subscribing to receive optimum picture quality. Cable Antenna A-B 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... cable HD cable box/ HD satellite box CATV/Satellite antenna cable 12 Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only) 75-ohm coaxial cable Rear of TV VIDEO IN 1 3 S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R COMPONENT IN PC IN 1 2 Y RGB PB PR L AUDIO R AUDIO (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) IN DIGITAL...
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In plug and play, signals with a 60 Hz vertical frequency. 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 use the signals (boldfaced) in the above chart with a 60 Hz vertical frequency ... to a PC with ferrite core (analog RGB) and audio cable (see page 42). This affects Picture settings, Wide Mode settings, and PIP function. To view PC content set the output signal from the PC according to the TV and no signal has been input from the PC for your PC by connecting a HD15 to...
In plug and play, signals with a 60 Hz vertical frequency. 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 use the signals (boldfaced) in the above chart with a 60 Hz vertical frequency ... to a PC with ferrite core (analog RGB) and audio cable (see page 42). This affects Picture settings, Wide Mode settings, and PIP function. To view PC content set the output signal from the PC according to the TV and no signal has been input from the PC for your PC by connecting a HD15 to...
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...the CABLE/ ANTENNA input (e.g. Select to continue. Language settings will be asked to disable Channel Tuning Keys to use the TV Guide On Screen. button: Allows you to set up to two days of charge. • Your TV acquires program listing information while your cable connections (refer ...satellite receiver without using an external input; English Español Français 1 Complete your TV is free of TV programming. b button: Allows you have selected in the Language setting is complete. Next, you will display this screen and prompt you to select the highlighted option ...
...the CABLE/ ANTENNA input (e.g. Select to continue. Language settings will be asked to disable Channel Tuning Keys to use the TV Guide On Screen. button: Allows you to set up to two days of charge. • Your TV acquires program listing information while your cable connections (refer ...satellite receiver without using an external input; English Español Français 1 Complete your TV is free of TV programming. b button: Allows you have selected in the Language setting is complete. Next, you will display this screen and prompt you to select the highlighted option ...
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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.... 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 42. Press RETURN first, then press either B/b on the remote control. Select Yes to cancel or No to ...
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.... 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 42. Press RETURN first, then press either B/b on the remote control. Select Yes to cancel or No to ...
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... repeatedly until Off appears. 5 3 BRAVIA These buttons are used to control the connected equipment 6 Sync with channel/program information you want the TV to display the menu of connected equipment (not available on all Control for HDMI equipment). Select the HDMI device and then press SYNC MENU to... remain on before shutting off the Closed Captions (CC). The picture settings will be set for a cinema-like experience and the audio will time out in a few seconds or press again to play a program in minutes ...
... repeatedly until Off appears. 5 3 BRAVIA These buttons are used to control the connected equipment 6 Sync with channel/program information you want the TV to display the menu of connected equipment (not available on all Control for HDMI equipment). Select the HDMI device and then press SYNC MENU to... remain on before shutting off the Closed Captions (CC). The picture settings will be set for a cinema-like experience and the audio will time out in a few seconds or press again to play a program in minutes ...
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... to adjust the volume. For example, to turn on and off the TV. qf POWER Press to enter 2.1, press 2 , , 1 and ENT. 9 qs VOL +/- Press repeatedly to the current qz program. See your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for more information. Press a third time to return to toggle...focus/highlight. Button 7 RETURN 8 HOME qf Description Press to go back to display the list of External Inputs and TV mode. Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen qg Channel TV qh 9 DMex Press to mute the sound. qd MUTING Press to access features in all regions. Press 0-9 to ...
... to adjust the volume. For example, to turn on and off the TV. qf POWER Press to enter 2.1, press 2 , , 1 and ENT. 9 qs VOL +/- Press repeatedly to the current qz program. See your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for more information. Press a third time to return to toggle...focus/highlight. Button 7 RETURN 8 HOME qf Description Press to go back to display the list of External Inputs and TV mode. Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen qg Channel TV qh 9 DMex Press to mute the sound. qd MUTING Press to access features in all regions. Press 0-9 to ...
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.../ Remove from Favorites See page 24 qk MTS See page 34 Alternate Audio See page 35 ql Digital Rating See page 39 Background TV See page 25 Device Control See page 41 ql PICTURE ~ • The Digital Rating and Alternate Audio options will appear in Options... only when digital ratings or alternate audio streams are available in the Picture settings. For details, see Picture settings on current input and content. Menu Item Reference Page Picture Adjustments See page 32 Sound Adjustments See page 34 P&P or...
.../ Remove from Favorites See page 24 qk MTS See page 34 Alternate Audio See page 35 ql Digital Rating See page 39 Background TV See page 25 Device Control See page 41 ql PICTURE ~ • The Digital Rating and Alternate Audio options will appear in Options... only when digital ratings or alternate audio streams are available in the Picture settings. For details, see Picture settings on current input and content. Menu Item Reference Page Picture Adjustments See page 32 Sound Adjustments See page 34 P&P or...
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...• Normal is available with 480i or 480p sources only. • H Stretch is not available. To scan quickly through the available Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, H Stretch, Zoom. JUMP JUMP 22 Changing the Wide Screen Mode 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source Standard-definition... be also accessed in the Screen settings (see pages 35 and 36). Press to scan through channels. Full Full w; ws JUMP Press to jump back and forth between the current channel and the last channel that was selected. The TV alternates between two channels. Button w; ...
...• Normal is available with 480i or 480p sources only. • H Stretch is not available. To scan quickly through the available Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, H Stretch, Zoom. JUMP JUMP 22 Changing the Wide Screen Mode 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source Standard-definition... be also accessed in the Screen settings (see pages 35 and 36). Press to scan through channels. Full Full w; ws JUMP Press to jump back and forth between the current channel and the last channel that was selected. The TV alternates between two channels. Button w; ...
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... remote control. You can turn off . Do not put Receiver anything near the sensor, as its function may indicate that the TV needs servicing (see page 42 for KDL-W series. 23 Do not put anything near the sensor and the nearby general area (as shown above), as its function may ...be affected. 6 POWER LED Lights up in PC standby mode. If the LED blinks in green when the TV is turned on. 7 SONY Logo Illumination The Sony logo will remain lit even if the TV is set , this may be affected. 3 PIC OFF/ TIMER LED Lights up in red continuously, this LED will illuminate...
... remote control. You can turn off . Do not put Receiver anything near the sensor, as its function may indicate that the TV needs servicing (see page 42 for KDL-W series. 23 Do not put anything near the sensor and the nearby general area (as shown above), as its function may ...be affected. 6 POWER LED Lights up in PC standby mode. If the LED blinks in green when the TV is turned on. 7 SONY Logo Illumination The Sony logo will remain lit even if the TV is set , this may be affected. 3 PIC OFF/ TIMER LED Lights up in red continuously, this LED will illuminate...
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..., press OPTIONS. 2 Press V/v to highlight Remove from Favorites and press . ~ • Auto Program will clear your TV channels from Favorites (see pages 16 and 37). • Initial Setup will return your Favorites to factory default settings (see page 42). 24 Removing from Favorites, follow the instructions below. Navigating Favorites 1 Press B/b to move...
..., press OPTIONS. 2 Press V/v to highlight Remove from Favorites and press . ~ • Auto Program will clear your TV channels from Favorites (see pages 16 and 37). • Initial Setup will return your Favorites to factory default settings (see page 42). 24 Removing from Favorites, follow the instructions below. Navigating Favorites 1 Press B/b to move...
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... Sony equipment with Control for HDMI Use an HDMI cable that are similar to a screen saver. See page 41 for information on how to set up this TV communicates with the TV's remote control. ~ • The A/V receiver cannot be selected from the XMB™. 25 Available options using the selected Background TV ...5 and 29. • Possible operations with BRAVIA Sync buttons, see the HDMI connection shown in order for the TV to communicate with other Control for HDMI function. Setting the Control for HDMI The Control for HDMI function must be saved to Favorites, so that you turn off the...
... Sony equipment with Control for HDMI Use an HDMI cable that are similar to a screen saver. See page 41 for information on how to set up this TV communicates with the TV's remote control. ~ • The A/V receiver cannot be selected from the XMB™. 25 Available options using the selected Background TV ...5 and 29. • Possible operations with BRAVIA Sync buttons, see the HDMI connection shown in order for the TV to communicate with other Control for HDMI function. Setting the Control for HDMI The Control for HDMI function must be saved to Favorites, so that you turn off the...
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...your numerically sorting by pressing V/v/B/b. 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 . Highlight a channel then press OPTIONS to re-sort the channel display numerically. Make the changes using the ...NEWS, VARIETY, SERIES and HDTV. Display the Grid Options and select re-sort numerically then press . Set auto guide to on to have the Guide appear when the TV powers on the Service Bar then press v to highlight the available options to highlight your search. ...
...your numerically sorting by pressing V/v/B/b. 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 . Highlight a channel then press OPTIONS to re-sort the channel display numerically. Make the changes using the ...NEWS, VARIETY, SERIES and HDTV. Display the Grid Options and select re-sort numerically then press . Set auto guide to on to have the Guide appear when the TV powers on the Service Bar then press v to highlight the available options to highlight your search. ...
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...displayed. TV Media Category Icons Settings Adjusting TV Settings Customize the TV settings with Settings highlighted. Sound Screen Channel The XMB™ is shown here with various options. buttons (see remote control section on your convenience, see page 26). • You can also select a TV channel ...using the Manage Inputs feature for your PC. Explanations of TV features. Inputs Assign a label using the 0-9 or CH+/- Using TV Settings Product Support Clock/Timers Settings The XMB™ displays the Media Category icons ...
...displayed. TV Media Category Icons Settings Adjusting TV Settings Customize the TV settings with Settings highlighted. Sound Screen Channel The XMB™ is shown here with various options. buttons (see remote control section on your convenience, see page 26). • You can also select a TV channel ...using the Manage Inputs feature for your PC. Explanations of TV features. Inputs Assign a label using the 0-9 or CH+/- Using TV Settings Product Support Clock/Timers Settings The XMB™ displays the Media Category icons ...