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...Disc is no event shall Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. "PLAYSTATION" is a registered trademark and "PS3" is a trademark of Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. KDL-32XBR6 KDL-37XBR6 KDL-40V4150 KDL-40V4100 KDL-40W4100 KDL-42V4100 KDL-46V4100 KDL-46W4100 KDL-46W4150 KDL-52V4100 KDL-52W4100 Sony Wall-Mount Bracket Model No....any way liable for the accuracy or availability of the program schedule information or other data in the TV Guide On Screen system and cannot guarantee service availability in your area. CAUTION To prevent electric shock and blade exposure...
...Disc is no event shall Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. "PLAYSTATION" is a registered trademark and "PS3" is a trademark of Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. KDL-32XBR6 KDL-37XBR6 KDL-40V4150 KDL-40V4100 KDL-40W4100 KDL-42V4100 KDL-46V4100 KDL-46W4100 KDL-46W4150 KDL-52V4100 KDL-52W4100 Sony Wall-Mount Bracket Model No....any way liable for the accuracy or availability of the program schedule information or other data in the TV Guide On Screen system and cannot guarantee service availability in your area. CAUTION To prevent electric shock and blade exposure...
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... equipment connection diagrams. Customer Support http://www.sony.com/tvsupport Canada http://www.sony.ca/support On-line Registration United States http://productregistration.sony.com Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/registration 3 Contents Welcome to the World of BRAVIA® The Four Steps to Use TV Guide On Screen 26 Using P&P and PIP Features 28 To...
... equipment connection diagrams. Customer Support http://www.sony.com/tvsupport Canada http://www.sony.ca/support On-line Registration United States http://productregistration.sony.com Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/registration 3 Contents Welcome to the World of BRAVIA® The Four Steps to Use TV Guide On Screen 26 Using P&P and PIP Features 28 To...
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...Most standard-definition signals use a wide screen aspect ratio of 16:9. Your BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD programming from 1080 HD signals. The 16:9 fills your BRAVIA TV is displayed on an HDTV, you will see page 12). 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 width-to-height ratio of the image). HDTV uses a wider screen than conventional standarddefinition TV. 16:9 (high-definition...
...Most standard-definition signals use a wide screen aspect ratio of 16:9. Your BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD programming from 1080 HD signals. The 16:9 fills your BRAVIA TV is displayed on an HDTV, you will see page 12). 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 width-to-height ratio of the image). HDTV uses a wider screen than conventional standarddefinition TV. 16:9 (high-definition...
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.... • External Inputs: cable, satellite, VCR, DVD players or other options (see page 31 for customization options). • TV Channels: TV Guide On Screen™ and available channels are displayed on your remote control to display the XMB™. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of this... the TV is initially set by the U.S. Your BRAVIA TV is ENERGY STAR qualified. TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is an easy way to access the TV settings for the 32 class, 37, 40, 42, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-XBR6, V and W series models with screen size ...
.... • External Inputs: cable, satellite, VCR, DVD players or other options (see page 31 for customization options). • TV Channels: TV Guide On Screen™ and available channels are displayed on your remote control to display the XMB™. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of this... the TV is initially set by the U.S. Your BRAVIA TV is ENERGY STAR qualified. TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is an easy way to access the TV settings for the 32 class, 37, 40, 42, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-XBR6, V and W series models with screen size ...
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...a wall using a WallMount Bracket or placed on a TV stand (except models: KDL-52V4100 and KDL-52W4100). 1 Remove the Table-Top Stand and screws from the bottom center. ~ • Do not put stress on the LCD panel or the frame around the screen. • Be careful to protect your property and avoid...; Carrying the large size TV requires two or more people. • When carrying the TV, place your hands or the AC power cord when you use the screws provided with the TV. For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that you install the TV unit to shocks, vibration,...
...a wall using a WallMount Bracket or placed on a TV stand (except models: KDL-52V4100 and KDL-52W4100). 1 Remove the Table-Top Stand and screws from the bottom center. ~ • Do not put stress on the LCD panel or the frame around the screen. • Be careful to protect your property and avoid...; Carrying the large size TV requires two or more people. • When carrying the TV, place your hands or the AC power cord when you use the screws provided with the TV. For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that you install the TV unit to shocks, vibration,...
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.... Allow enough space around the set . Should this much space around the TV as shown below. Leave at temperatures below . Consider the following for best picture quality • Do not expose the screen to direct illumination or sunlight. • Use spot lighting directed down from... (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. When Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area Make sure that face the screen with other connecting cables. ~ • Inadequate air circulation can bundle the ...
.... Allow enough space around the set . Should this much space around the TV as shown below. Leave at temperatures below . Consider the following for best picture quality • Do not expose the screen to direct illumination or sunlight. • Use spot lighting directed down from... (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. When Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area Make sure that face the screen with other connecting cables. ~ • Inadequate air circulation can bundle the ...
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... 8 CABLE/ ANTENNA RF input that connects to your cable or VHF/UHF antenna. 9 AC power cord or Connects to the S VIDEO output jack of Screen settings on page 36. If both composite video and S VIDEO are trademarks of your analog audio equipment. VIDEO IN 2/3 VIDEO/L(MONO)AUDIO-R 2 COMPONENT IN ...unless you have mono equipment, connect its audio output jack to a personal computer's video and audio output connector (see page 14). Connects to the TV's L (MONO) audio input jack. For models with attached cords: Plug the cord into the AC IN nearest wall outlet. Connects to AC IN...
... 8 CABLE/ ANTENNA RF input that connects to your cable or VHF/UHF antenna. 9 AC power cord or Connects to the S VIDEO output jack of Screen settings on page 36. If both composite video and S VIDEO are trademarks of your analog audio equipment. VIDEO IN 2/3 VIDEO/L(MONO)AUDIO-R 2 COMPONENT IN ...unless you have mono equipment, connect its audio output jack to a personal computer's video and audio output connector (see page 14). Connects to the TV's L (MONO) audio input jack. For models with attached cords: Plug the cord into the AC IN nearest wall outlet. Connects to AC IN...
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...button: Allows you to move back to 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 will display this screen and prompt you to select the highlighted option and advance to continue. ...box or satellite receiver without using an external input; Alternate Audio is completed, the TV will automatically switch to the matching language with instructions on screen display as well as Alternate Audio language, your TV is turned off. • Allow 24 hours (some areas may be able ...
...button: Allows you to move back to 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 will display this screen and prompt you to select the highlighted option and advance to continue. ...box or satellite receiver without using an external input; Alternate Audio is completed, the TV will automatically switch to the matching language with instructions on screen display as well as Alternate Audio language, your TV is turned off. • Allow 24 hours (some areas may be able ...
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... selected). M (fast forward): Press to play a program at a normal speed. To change or customize the CC Display, see "How to Use TV Guide On Screen" on page 26. (Continued) 19 See Info Banner on page 42. 2 2 SLEEP Press repeatedly until Off appears. 5 3 BRAVIA These buttons are...the audio will be connected by an HDMI connection to your BRAVIA Sync audio system. Press again to open the TV Guide On Screen system. Operating the TV Remote Control Button Description Button Description 1 DISPLAY Press once to display the banner with channel/program information you want the...
... selected). M (fast forward): Press to play a program at a normal speed. To change or customize the CC Display, see "How to Use TV Guide On Screen" on page 26. (Continued) 19 See Info Banner on page 42. 2 2 SLEEP Press repeatedly until Off appears. 5 3 BRAVIA These buttons are...the audio will be connected by an HDMI connection to your BRAVIA Sync audio system. Press again to open the TV Guide On Screen system. Operating the TV Remote Control Button Description Button Description 1 DISPLAY Press once to display the banner with channel/program information you want the...
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...sony.com/bravia for more information. qg FREEZE Press once to move focus/highlight. Freeze qs Current Frozen program picture Press the V/v/B/b to display a frozen image with the frozen image. Press to access features in the optional BRAVIA external module (e.g. Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen qg Channel TV... Inputs and TV mode. Press to access the TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings, TV channels and External Inputs list (see pages 5 and 29). Press ENT to change channels immediately. 8 qa Use with 0-9 and ENT to fill the screen with the ...
...sony.com/bravia for more information. qg FREEZE Press once to move focus/highlight. Freeze qs Current Frozen program picture Press the V/v/B/b to display a frozen image with the frozen image. Press to access features in the optional BRAVIA external module (e.g. Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen qg Channel TV... Inputs and TV mode. Press to access the TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings, TV channels and External Inputs list (see pages 5 and 29). Press ENT to change channels immediately. 8 qa Use with 0-9 and ENT to fill the screen with the ...
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...the current mode.) The picture modes can also be accessed in the currently tuned digital program. Operating the TV Button Description qk OPTIONS Press to Favorites/ 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...See page 33 Speakers See page 34 Audio Swap See page 28 Screen See page 36 Add to display a list of convenient functions and menu shortcuts.
...the current mode.) The picture modes can also be accessed in the currently tuned digital program. Operating the TV Button Description qk OPTIONS Press to Favorites/ 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...See page 33 Speakers See page 34 Audio Swap See page 28 Screen See page 36 Add to display a list of convenient functions and menu shortcuts.
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...; 600 1,280 × 768 m Normal m Normal Full 1 Full 1 Full 2 Full 2 wz CH +/- JUMP JUMP 22 Changing the Wide Screen Mode 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source Standard-definition source High-definition source m Wide Zoom m Wide Zoom Normal Normal This mode is not available. Press... to jump back and forth between the current channel and the last channel that was selected. The TV alternates between two channels. H Stretch H Stretch This mode is not available. Button w; ws JUMP Press to cycle through the ...
...; 600 1,280 × 768 m Normal m Normal Full 1 Full 1 Full 2 Full 2 wz CH +/- JUMP JUMP 22 Changing the Wide Screen Mode 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source Standard-definition source High-definition source m Wide Zoom m Wide Zoom Normal Normal This mode is not available. Press... to jump back and forth between the current channel and the last channel that was selected. The TV alternates between two channels. H Stretch H Stretch This mode is not available. Button w; ws JUMP Press to cycle through the ...
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...up in red when your TV is in green when the TV is turned on. 7 SONY Logo Illumination The Sony logo will remain lit even if the TV is turned off the logo illumination, for details see page 42 for KDL-W series. 23 For details, see contacting Sony information on . You can... the remote control. When the timer is set . 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. ~ • Logo Illumination is...
...up in red when your TV is in green when the TV is turned on. 7 SONY Logo Illumination The Sony logo will remain lit even if the TV is turned off the logo illumination, for details see page 42 for KDL-W series. 23 For details, see contacting Sony information on . You can... the remote control. When the timer is set . 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. ~ • Logo Illumination is...
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... logo for HDMI enabled equipment. Setting the Control for HDMI The Control for HDMI function must be selected from the Favorites screen. When a Sony A/V receiver with BRAVIA Sync is connected, the following operations are available after you can launch these themes from the XMB... of the inputs listed above. 2 Press OPTIONS. 3 Highlight Background TV and press . 4 Highlight a theme and press . The TV will turn on . • Automatically switching to one of the A/V receiver with the TV documentation. Background TV is turned on by One-Touch-Play. • Equipment listed under...
... logo for HDMI enabled equipment. Setting the Control for HDMI The Control for HDMI function must be selected from the Favorites screen. When a Sony A/V receiver with BRAVIA Sync is connected, the following operations are available after you can launch these themes from the XMB... of the inputs listed above. 2 Press OPTIONS. 3 Highlight Background TV and press . 4 Highlight a theme and press . The TV will turn on . • Automatically switching to one of the A/V receiver with the TV documentation. Background TV is turned on by One-Touch-Play. • Equipment listed under...
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TV Guide On Screen System Components TV Guide Video Logo Window Clock Current Service Label Service Bar Info Icon Info Box... Use your selection. 26 buttons can also press V repeatedly to access the Service Bar. Press RETURN while in the TV Guide, or press OPTIONS to display the Panel Menu then highlight the go to highlight a program. You can be available... in the Info Box. The entered number will appear in some areas. How to Use TV Guide On Screen Use the Guide to find the show that you want to watch Return to Service Bar Use shortcuts Do This...
TV Guide On Screen System Components TV Guide Video Logo Window Clock Current Service Label Service Bar Info Icon Info Box... Use your selection. 26 buttons can also press V repeatedly to access the Service Bar. Press RETURN while in the TV Guide, or press OPTIONS to display the Panel Menu then highlight the go to highlight a program. You can be available... in the Info Box. The entered number will appear in some areas. How to Use TV Guide On Screen Use the Guide to find the show that you want to watch Return to Service Bar Use shortcuts Do This...
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...to lock or unlock the video. 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 Service Bar. Lock/unlock video Allows you to set the Video Window display to re-sort the channel...default options, display setup progress and diagnostics information. Highlight SEARCH on the Service Bar then press v to highlight Change default options time TV is airing now, press to display the Grid Options. Change channel display Highlight SETUP on the Service Bar, press then press B/b to...
...to lock or unlock the video. 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 Service Bar. Lock/unlock video Allows you to set the Video Window display to re-sort the channel...default options, display setup progress and diagnostics information. Highlight SEARCH on the Service Bar then press v to highlight Change default options time TV is airing now, press to display the Grid Options. Change channel display Highlight SETUP on the Service Bar, press then press B/b to...
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... The XMB™ is shown here with various options. Explanations of TV features. Watching TV Navigate through the channel list or select the TV Guide On Screen icon located at the top of TV the channel list to access the TV Home Menu on the XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) as well as a variety of different Settings start...
... The XMB™ is shown here with various options. Explanations of TV features. Watching TV Navigate through the channel list or select the TV Guide On Screen icon located at the top of TV the channel list to access the TV Home Menu on the XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) as well as a variety of different Settings start...
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TV Guide On Screen and available channels are listed under the TV icon. Settings Available TV settings and features are listed under the Settings icon. Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB™ 1 Press HOME to display the XMB™. 2 Press B/b to exit. 30 Select inputs from CTRL: HDMI ...(The Category Object Bar shown below is for Settings.) Product Support (page 31) Clock/Timers (page 31) Picture (page 32) Sound (page 34) Screen (page 35) Channel (page 37) CC Closed Captions (CC) (page 38) Parental Lock (page 38) External Inputs (page 41) HDMI Settings (page...
TV Guide On Screen and available channels are listed under the TV icon. Settings Available TV settings and features are listed under the Settings icon. Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB™ 1 Press HOME to display the XMB™. 2 Press B/b to exit. 30 Select inputs from CTRL: HDMI ...(The Category Object Bar shown below is for Settings.) Product Support (page 31) Clock/Timers (page 31) Picture (page 32) Sound (page 34) Screen (page 35) Channel (page 37) CC Closed Captions (CC) (page 38) Parental Lock (page 38) External Inputs (page 41) HDMI Settings (page...
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... at the specified time and duration you set the Current Time. ~ • If the option is disabled, the TV Guide On Screen has automatically set . Clock/Timers Settings Current Time Timer Sleep Timer Set the current day and time (date, hour,... minutes, and AM/PM). This can be connected directly to display the diagnostics information for your convenience. TV Settings Descriptions Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Software Update Sony...
... at the specified time and duration you set the Current Time. ~ • If the option is disabled, the TV Guide On Screen has automatically set . Clock/Timers Settings Current Time Timer Sleep Timer Set the current day and time (date, hour,... minutes, and AM/PM). This can be connected directly to display the diagnostics information for your convenience. TV Settings Descriptions Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Software Update Sony...
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... MPEG-compressed video. Color Increases or decreases color intensity. Most suitable for home entertainment. select for Reduction DVDs, Blu-ray and Digital TV channels. 32 Useful for home use. For PC Timings Video This option is not available for all inputs can also be accessed by...Text This option is available for PC timing (HDMI or PC input) signal to enhance the text shown on the screen. Custom Allows you to enhance the video shown on the screen. ~ • Picture Mode for Vivid and Photo-Vivid. Picture Increases or decreases picture contrast. Gives the white...
... MPEG-compressed video. Color Increases or decreases color intensity. Most suitable for home entertainment. select for Reduction DVDs, Blu-ray and Digital TV channels. 32 Useful for home use. For PC Timings Video This option is not available for all inputs can also be accessed by...Text This option is available for PC timing (HDMI or PC input) signal to enhance the text shown on the screen. Custom Allows you to enhance the video shown on the screen. ~ • Picture Mode for Vivid and Photo-Vivid. Picture Increases or decreases picture contrast. Gives the white...