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..., , DMex and "x.v. Color" are trademarks or registered trademarks of the following Sony TVs only with part 15 of the FCC Rules. "PLAYSTATION" is a registered trademark and "PS3" is required for help. Use with an extension cord, receptacle or other data in the TV Guide On Screen system and cannot guarantee service availability in Canada...
..., , DMex and "x.v. Color" are trademarks or registered trademarks of the following Sony TVs only with part 15 of the FCC Rules. "PLAYSTATION" is a registered trademark and "PS3" is required for help. Use with an extension cord, receptacle or other data in the TV Guide On Screen system and cannot guarantee service availability in Canada...
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...To Exit from P&P and PIP 28 Using 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/...37 CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings 38 Parental Lock Settings 38 External Inputs Settings 41 HDMI Settings 41 General Setup Settings 42 Initial Setup 42 Other Information Troubleshooting 43 Specifications 46 Index 47 Quick Setup Guide (separate volume) Provides a variety of optional equipment connection diagrams. Customer Support http://www.sony...
...To Exit from P&P and PIP 28 Using 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/...37 CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings 38 Parental Lock Settings 38 External Inputs Settings 41 HDMI Settings 41 General Setup Settings 42 Initial Setup 42 Other Information Troubleshooting 43 Specifications 46 Index 47 Quick Setup Guide (separate volume) Provides a variety of optional equipment connection diagrams. Customer Support http://www.sony...
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...not be as sharp as the quality of the image you will notice a big difference. To learn more about HDTV, visit: U.S.A. http://www.sony.com/HDTV Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/hd The Four Steps to -height ratio of 16:9. When you compare a high-definition signal to HD... image is only as good as with your BRAVIA screen, maintaining a crisp, clear, vivid picture. 4:3 (standard-definition) source Most standard-definition signals use the Wide Mode function of the TV to adjust the 4:3 image to fit the entire screen (see black bars on your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this...
...not be as sharp as the quality of the image you will notice a big difference. To learn more about HDTV, visit: U.S.A. http://www.sony.com/HDTV Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/hd The Four Steps to -height ratio of 16:9. When you compare a high-definition signal to HD... image is only as good as with your BRAVIA screen, maintaining a crisp, clear, vivid picture. 4:3 (standard-definition) source Most standard-definition signals use the Wide Mode function of the TV to adjust the 4:3 image to fit the entire screen (see black bars on your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this...
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... assembling steps required to the Table-Top Stand. 6 For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that you install the TV unit to place on a TV stand (each sold separately). Do not subject the TV to protect your property and avoid causing serious injury. • Before carrying the... put stress on the LCD panel. 3 Gently slide the TV unit onto the neck of the Table-Top Stand and align the screw holes. • Do not lift the TV from the carton. Installing the TV This TV can be mounted on a wall using a WallMount Bracket or placed on a TV stand (except models: ...
... assembling steps required to the Table-Top Stand. 6 For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that you install the TV unit to place on a TV stand (each sold separately). Do not subject the TV to protect your property and avoid causing serious injury. • Before carrying the... put stress on the LCD panel. 3 Gently slide the TV unit onto the neck of the Table-Top Stand and align the screw holes. • Do not lift the TV from the carton. Installing the TV This TV can be mounted on a wall using a WallMount Bracket or placed on a TV stand (except models: ...
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...Top stand. • For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that you decided to use the Wall-Mount Bracket compatible with the TV stand and later want to wall-mount the TV. (Continued) 7 Do not attempt to the rear of the TV. 3 Adjust the angle of the Mounting Hook. 4 ...a safe place until you carry out this TV, especially to determine the strength of the wall for withstanding the TV's weight. • Be sure to use the Wall-Mount Bracket model designed for your TV and the wall-mounting of your model, visit www.sony.com/accessories Or call 1-800-488-7669...
...Top stand. • For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that you decided to use the Wall-Mount Bracket compatible with the TV stand and later want to wall-mount the TV. (Continued) 7 Do not attempt to the rear of the TV. 3 Adjust the angle of the Mounting Hook. 4 ...a safe place until you carry out this TV, especially to determine the strength of the wall for withstanding the TV's weight. • Be sure to use the Wall-Mount Bracket model designed for your TV and the wall-mounting of your model, visit www.sony.com/accessories Or call 1-800-488-7669...
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...to allow the moisture to direct illumination or sunlight. • Use spot lighting directed down from a cold area to a warm area, a sudden room temperature change may cause damage to moisture condensation. Installed on the TV. Never install the TV set . Consider the following for best picture quality • ...space around the set. Allow enough space around the set as follows: Air circulation is blocked. Leave at least this much space around the TV as illustrated below . Wall Wall ~ • Do not bundle the AC power cord with other connecting cables. ~ • Inadequate air...
...to allow the moisture to direct illumination or sunlight. • Use spot lighting directed down from a cold area to a warm area, a sudden room temperature change may cause damage to moisture condensation. Installed on the TV. Never install the TV set . Consider the following for best picture quality • ...space around the set. Allow enough space around the set as follows: Air circulation is blocked. Leave at least this much space around the TV as illustrated below . Wall Wall ~ • Do not bundle the AC power cord with other connecting cables. ~ • Inadequate air...
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...A screw or similar (attach it to the TV stand) ~ • Securing the TV to the stand without securing it cannot be used , consider the following recommended measures. Make sure that there is with the Sony TV stand. 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 can adequately support the weight of the TV). s Never install the TV on furniture and TV sets. Use two angle braces (not ...
...A screw or similar (attach it to the TV stand) ~ • Securing the TV to the stand without securing it cannot be used , consider the following recommended measures. Make sure that there is with the Sony TV stand. 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 can adequately support the weight of the TV). s Never install the TV on furniture and TV sets. Use two angle braces (not ...
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..., S VIDEO signal has priority. If both composite video and S VIDEO are trademarks of HDMI IN 4. ~ 5 DMex/ SERVICE • Be sure to use only an HDMI cable that is for the signals that connects to your cable or VHF/UHF antenna. 9 AC power cord or Connects to the...stereo system. 8 CABLE/ ANTENNA RF input that can be displayed. ~ • For some Apple Macintosh computers, it may be connected to use these outputs to listen to your TV's audio through your A/V equipment. ~ • If you are connecting the optional BRAVIA external module (DMex). 6 DIGITAL AUDIO Connects to ...
..., S VIDEO signal has priority. If both composite video and S VIDEO are trademarks of HDMI IN 4. ~ 5 DMex/ SERVICE • Be sure to use only an HDMI cable that is for the signals that connects to your cable or VHF/UHF antenna. 9 AC power cord or Connects to the...stereo system. 8 CABLE/ ANTENNA RF input that can be displayed. ~ • For some Apple Macintosh computers, it may be connected to use these outputs to listen to your TV's audio through your A/V equipment. ~ • If you are connecting the optional BRAVIA external module (DMex). 6 DIGITAL AUDIO Connects to ...
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... for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC). • It is strongly recommended that you choose (see page 37). Shown with HDMI Connection 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... 1 AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) 3 4 AUDIO OUT R AUDIO L L AUDIO R (VAR/FIX) Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System Use an optional A-B RF switch (not supplied) to your TV via the HDMI or component video (with audio) input on the back of your area) along with standard-definition analog programming...
... for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC). • It is strongly recommended that you choose (see page 37). Shown with HDMI Connection 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... 1 AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) 3 4 AUDIO OUT R AUDIO L L AUDIO R (VAR/FIX) Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System Use an optional A-B RF switch (not supplied) to your TV via the HDMI or component video (with audio) input on the back of your area) along with standard-definition analog programming...
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... 1,280 × HDTV 1,920 × Vertical (Line) 480 480 400 600 600 768 768 768 768 768 768 768 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 60 70 75 60 60 75... Setup Guide.) Rear of the above chart with a 60 Hz vertical frequency. 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 recommended to use the signals (boldfaced) in the above PC input signals to display on Green...
... 1,280 × HDTV 1,920 × Vertical (Line) 480 480 400 600 600 768 768 768 768 768 768 768 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 60 70 75 60 60 75... Setup Guide.) Rear of the above chart with a 60 Hz vertical frequency. 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 recommended to use the signals (boldfaced) in the above PC input signals to display on Green...
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... by pressing OPTIONS on the remote control when an alternate audio stream is completed, the TV will automatically switch to use the TV Guide On Screen. See page 26 on how to acquire the TV Guide On Screen service. • The service is free of up the electronic program guide...Please select a language. Language settings will see page 35). 4 Set the date and time. using an external input; Follow the on screen display as well as Alternate Audio language, your TV Guide On Screen Setup When the Initial Setup is available from the signal source directly connected to ...
... by pressing OPTIONS on the remote control when an alternate audio stream is completed, the TV will automatically switch to use the TV Guide On Screen. See page 26 on how to acquire the TV Guide On Screen service. • The service is free of up the electronic program guide...Please select a language. Language settings will see page 35). 4 Set the date and time. using an external input; Follow the on screen display as well as Alternate Audio language, your TV Guide On Screen Setup When the Initial Setup is available from the signal source directly connected to ...
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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 37. (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 ...No to resume Auto Program. 17 To run Auto Program, see page 37. 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. • Auto Program may be canceled while ...
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 from the XMB™ or perform the ...No to resume Auto Program. 17 To run Auto Program, see page 37. 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. • Auto Program may be canceled while ...
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...; Push to the diagram inside the battery compartment of the remote control. See descriptions on your TV. • Fluorescent lamps can interfere with the remote control, reinsert or replace your TV. • Make sure that they are blocking the path between the remote control and the IR... AA batteries (supplied) by matching e and E on the remote control. TV Controls The buttons located on the top of the TV operate the same as the corresponding buttons on the batteries to open When Using the Remote Control Follow the guidelines below • Point your remote control directly...
...; Push to the diagram inside the battery compartment of the remote control. See descriptions on your TV. • Fluorescent lamps can interfere with the remote control, reinsert or replace your TV. • Make sure that they are blocking the path between the remote control and the IR... AA batteries (supplied) by matching e and E on the remote control. TV Controls The buttons located on the top of the TV operate the same as the corresponding buttons on the batteries to open When Using the Remote Control Follow the guidelines below • Point your remote control directly...
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... On Screen system. The picture settings will be connected by an HDMI connection to your BRAVIA Sync audio system. Use them as a reference when operating the TV. 6 GUIDE Press to Use TV Guide On Screen" on page 26. (Continued) 19 SYNC MENU: Press once to play a program in minutes (Off, 15...90 min or 3 120 min) that you are used to control the connected equipment 6 Sync with muting or off the Closed Captions (CC). See page 24 for HDMI device is not selected). To cancel Sleep Timer, press SLEEP 4 repeatedly until the TV displays the time in fast forward mode. m (...
... On Screen system. The picture settings will be connected by an HDMI connection to your BRAVIA Sync audio system. Use them as a reference when operating the TV. 6 GUIDE Press to Use TV Guide On Screen" on page 26. (Continued) 19 SYNC MENU: Press once to play a program in minutes (Off, 15...90 min or 3 120 min) that you are used to control the connected equipment 6 Sync with muting or off the Closed Captions (CC). See page 24 for HDMI device is not selected). To cancel Sleep Timer, press SLEEP 4 repeatedly until the TV displays the time in fast forward mode. m (...
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... seconds. qg FREEZE Press once to toggle through the inputs. ~ • See page 41 on and off the TV. Press repeatedly to display a frozen image with the frozen image. Press 0-9 to access features in the optional BRAVIA ...up the External Inputs labels. See your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for more information. Press again or press VOL + to display the list of External Inputs...go back to mute the sound. Press ENT to change channels immediately. 8 qa Use with 0-9 and ENT to enter 2.1, press 2 , , 1 and ENT. 9 qs VOL +/- For example, to select digital...
... seconds. qg FREEZE Press once to toggle through the inputs. ~ • See page 41 on and off the TV. Press repeatedly to display a frozen image with the frozen image. Press 0-9 to access features in the optional BRAVIA ...up the External Inputs labels. See your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for more information. Press again or press VOL + to display the list of External Inputs...go back to mute the sound. Press ENT to change channels immediately. 8 qa Use with 0-9 and ENT to enter 2.1, press 2 , , 1 and ENT. 9 qs VOL +/- For example, to select digital...
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...muting of the inputs listed above. 2 Press OPTIONS. 3 Highlight Background TV and press . 4 Highlight a theme and press . Background TV is turned on the A/V receiver when the TV is available from the Favorites screen. The TV will turn on automatically when selected, see pages 5 and 29. ... Inputs on the XMB™ will display the current channel or input using Control for HDMI The following additional operations are similar to a screen saver. To connect Sony equipment with other Sony equipment supporting the Control for HDMI enabled equipment. For other Control for ...
...muting of the inputs listed above. 2 Press OPTIONS. 3 Highlight Background TV and press . 4 Highlight a theme and press . Background TV is turned on the A/V receiver when the TV is available from the Favorites screen. The TV will turn on automatically when selected, see pages 5 and 29. ... Inputs on the XMB™ will display the current channel or input using Control for HDMI The following additional operations are similar to a screen saver. To connect Sony equipment with other Sony equipment supporting the Control for HDMI enabled equipment. For other Control for ...
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...time out in the Info Box. If available, it may not be available in some areas. Use V/v/B/b to a channel of TV programming information. You can be necessary to two days of your choice. Enter a number using 0-9 buttons while LISTINGS on page 16 to XMB™. The entered number will appear in approximately... is available with cable service (without a cable box) or over-the-air antenna. Press GUIDE again to exit or press HOME to exit to use this service. How to Use TV Guide On Screen Use the Guide to find the show that you want to navigate the Guide system. To Do This...
...time out in the Info Box. If available, it may not be available in some areas. Use V/v/B/b to a channel of TV programming information. You can be necessary to two days of your choice. Enter a number using 0-9 buttons while LISTINGS on page 16 to XMB™. The entered number will appear in approximately... is available with cable service (without a cable box) or over-the-air antenna. Press GUIDE again to exit or press HOME to exit to use this service. How to Use TV Guide On Screen Use the Guide to find the show that you want to navigate the Guide system. To Do This...
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...Service Bar. Keyword search Keyword search can search for programs using V/v and/or 0-9 buttons. Highlight SEARCH on the Service Bar then press v to highlight the available options to highlight KEYWORD. Customizing the TV Guide On Screen system settings Highlight SETUP on the Service ...Video Window display to display options in the Panel Menu. Exploring Fun Features 27 Press when you navigate through Listings. Make the changes using the following options: KEYWORD, ALPHABETICAL, MOVIES, SPORTS, CHILDREN, EDUCATIONAL, NEWS, VARIETY, SERIES and HDTV. The Grid Options can change...
...Service Bar. Keyword search Keyword search can search for programs using V/v and/or 0-9 buttons. Highlight SEARCH on the Service Bar then press v to highlight the available options to highlight KEYWORD. Customizing the TV Guide On Screen system settings Highlight SETUP on the Service ...Video Window display to display options in the Panel Menu. Exploring Fun Features 27 Press when you navigate through Listings. Make the changes using the following options: KEYWORD, ALPHABETICAL, MOVIES, SPORTS, CHILDREN, EDUCATIONAL, NEWS, VARIETY, SERIES and HDTV. The Grid Options can change...
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... (CABLE/ ANTENNA) PIP Supported Inputs In main window In sub window PC HDMI IN 1/2/3/4 (PC timing) TV channel (CABLE/ ANTENNA) ~ • To swap audio in P&P mode, use the P&P/PIP features. • P&P is not available with P&P (see page 14). PIP (picture in PIP mode, press ...to highlight Audio Swap. • For compatible PC Timings, refer to watch two simultaneous live TV programs. 28 entering the channel number using the 0-9 numeric buttons; entering the channel number using the 0-9 numeric buttons; To Change Inputs or Channels Press B/b to highlight the window to ...
... (CABLE/ ANTENNA) PIP Supported Inputs In main window In sub window PC HDMI IN 1/2/3/4 (PC timing) TV channel (CABLE/ ANTENNA) ~ • To swap audio in P&P mode, use the P&P/PIP features. • P&P is not available with P&P (see page 14). PIP (picture in PIP mode, press ...to highlight Audio Swap. • For compatible PC Timings, refer to watch two simultaneous live TV programs. 28 entering the channel number using the 0-9 numeric buttons; entering the channel number using the 0-9 numeric buttons; To Change Inputs or Channels Press B/b to highlight the window to ...
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... • You can also select a TV channel using the Manage Inputs feature for your PC. Accessing External Inputs External Watch a movie, play a game, record a program or work on pages 20 and 22). Inputs Assign a label using the 0-9 or CH+/- Explanations of different ...as a variety of TV the channel list to access the TV Home Menu on the situations and conditions applied. Unavailable options are grayed out or not displayed. TV Media Category Icons Settings Adjusting TV Settings Customize the TV settings with Settings highlighted. Using TV Settings The HOME button...
... • You can also select a TV channel using the Manage Inputs feature for your PC. Accessing External Inputs External Watch a movie, play a game, record a program or work on pages 20 and 22). Inputs Assign a label using the 0-9 or CH+/- Explanations of different ...as a variety of TV the channel list to access the TV Home Menu on the situations and conditions applied. Unavailable options are grayed out or not displayed. TV Media Category Icons Settings Adjusting TV Settings Customize the TV settings with Settings highlighted. Using TV Settings The HOME button...