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... Four Steps to Your TV 26 Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB 27 TV Setting Description 28 Product Support 28 Clock/Timers Settings 28 Picture Settings 28 Sound Settings 30 Screen Settings 31 Video Options Settings 32 Audio Options Settings 33 Channel Settings 33 CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings 34 Parental Lock Settings 35 External Inputs Settings 37 HDMI Settings 37 General Settings 38 Initial Setup...
... Four Steps to Your TV 26 Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB 27 TV Setting Description 28 Product Support 28 Clock/Timers Settings 28 Picture Settings 28 Sound Settings 30 Screen Settings 31 Video Options Settings 32 Audio Options Settings 33 Channel Settings 33 CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings 34 Parental Lock Settings 35 External Inputs Settings 37 HDMI Settings 37 General Settings 38 Initial Setup...
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... appliances to have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to operate on any other brands. Picture distortion and/or noisy sound may result in a fire. s Do not move the TV with a wet hand. Do not pull the power cord. s Do not use attachments/accessories specified by...Lightning storms For added protection for this apparatus during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for your dealer or Sony service center to the TV set is designed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. The core lines may damage the...
... appliances to have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to operate on any other brands. Picture distortion and/or noisy sound may result in a fire. s Do not move the TV with a wet hand. Do not pull the power cord. s Do not use attachments/accessories specified by...Lightning storms For added protection for this apparatus during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for your dealer or Sony service center to the TV set is designed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. The core lines may damage the...
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...high-precision technology and to achieve a high level of performance and picture quality, this TV's backlight setting is in a dark room may damage the LCD panel. Handling of any service or repairs to the TV, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks (as specified... shock may result. To prevent the TV from the ceiling. s When using headphones is not a malfunction. Changing the Picture mode, Backlight setting, enabling the Light Sensor, or turning on the LCD screen. Refer all servicing to service the TV yourself since opening the cabinet may occur...
...high-precision technology and to achieve a high level of performance and picture quality, this TV's backlight setting is in a dark room may damage the LCD panel. Handling of any service or repairs to the TV, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks (as specified... shock may result. To prevent the TV from the ceiling. s When using headphones is not a malfunction. Changing the Picture mode, Backlight setting, enabling the Light Sensor, or turning on the LCD screen. Refer all servicing to service the TV yourself since opening the cabinet may occur...
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...You can receive and display HD programming from 1080 HD signals. The 16:9 fills your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA™ high-definition television. Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio You can enjoy crisp, clear images, smooth movement and high-impact visuals from : • Over-the-... of the signal it receives. The quality of the image you for information on your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a source of 16:9. The picture quality may not be as sharp as the quality of BRAVIA™ Thank you see page 14...
...You can receive and display HD programming from 1080 HD signals. The 16:9 fills your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA™ high-definition television. Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio You can enjoy crisp, clear images, smooth movement and high-impact visuals from : • Over-the-... of the signal it receives. The quality of the image you for information on your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a source of 16:9. The picture quality may not be as sharp as the quality of BRAVIA™ Thank you see page 14...
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...Options 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 28 for customization options). • TV Channels: available channels are displayed on ...the vertical Category Object Bar. • External Inputs: cable, satellite, VCR, DVD players or other inputs can also be selected from the Category Object Bar for the 40...
...Options 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 28 for customization options). • TV Channels: available channels are displayed on ...the vertical Category Object Bar. • External Inputs: cable, satellite, VCR, DVD players or other inputs can also be selected from the Category Object Bar for the 40...
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...) 12 Description Connects to a personal computer's video output connector using a HD15-HD15 cable with ferrite core. • If the picture is noisy, flickering or not clear, adjust Phase and Pitch of Screen settings on page 16 for the signals that can be displayed. ~ • For some Apple Macintosh computers, it may be...
...) 12 Description Connects to a personal computer's video output connector using a HD15-HD15 cable with ferrite core. • If the picture is noisy, flickering or not clear, adjust Phase and Pitch of Screen settings on page 16 for the signals that can be displayed. ~ • For some Apple Macintosh computers, it may be...
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...to page 37 to the optical audio input of your stereo system. 0 AC IN Connects the supplied AC power cord. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (4) or the composite video (5) connection. ~ • Component video (YPBPR) connection is necessary to the composite video...IN 1/3 Connects to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p formats. Note that this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as a set up this TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of the TV. 6 COMPONENT IN 1/2 (1080p/1080i/ 720p/480p/480i)/ L-AUDIO-R 7 DMex/ SERVICE ...
...to page 37 to the optical audio input of your stereo system. 0 AC IN Connects the supplied AC power cord. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (4) or the composite video (5) connection. ~ • Component video (YPBPR) connection is necessary to the composite video...IN 1/3 Connects to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p formats. Note that this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as a set up this TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of the TV. 6 COMPONENT IN 1/2 (1080p/1080i/ 720p/480p/480i)/ L-AUDIO-R 7 DMex/ SERVICE ...
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... only) 75-ohm coaxial cable Rear of TV B VHF/UHF/CABLE input ~ • Be sure to set the Cable setting to receive optimum picture quality. Shown with HDMI Connection Rear of receiving unscrambled digital programming for the type of input signal you connect this equipment to your TV via the HDMI or component video (with...
... only) 75-ohm coaxial cable Rear of TV B VHF/UHF/CABLE input ~ • Be sure to set the Cable setting to receive optimum picture quality. Shown with HDMI Connection Rear of receiving unscrambled digital programming for the type of input signal you connect this equipment to your TV via the HDMI or component video (with...
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... VESA VESA Guidelines VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA ~ • This TV's PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync. • This TV's PC VGA input does not support interlaced signals. • For the best picture quality, it is recommended to use the signals (boldfaced) in the above chart... no signal has been input from a personal computer. PC Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the TV, set the output signal from the PC according to the chart below with a 60 Hz vertical frequency will be detected automatically. (PC reboot may be connected ...
... VESA VESA Guidelines VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA ~ • This TV's PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync. • This TV's PC VGA input does not support interlaced signals. • For the best picture quality, it is recommended to use the signals (boldfaced) in the above chart... no signal has been input from a personal computer. PC Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the TV, set the output signal from the PC according to the chart below with a 60 Hz vertical frequency will be detected automatically. (PC reboot may be connected ...
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...a Later Time Select the Initial Setup feature from the beginning when the TV is completed, the TV will restart from the XMB™ or refer to the next screen. button: Allows you accidentally turn on -screen settings. The Auto Program will apply to on the remote control, highlight "Yes...well as default audio for antenna installations.) To Display the Picture in Your Preferred Aspect Ratio Select the proper Wide Mode as Favorites (see page 34. You may be used for all the on the TV for available channels. Setting Up the Channel List - Initial Setup The Initial Setup...
...a Later Time Select the Initial Setup feature from the beginning when the TV is completed, the TV will restart from the XMB™ or refer to the next screen. button: Allows you accidentally turn on -screen settings. The Auto Program will apply to on the remote control, highlight "Yes...well as default audio for antenna installations.) To Display the Picture in Your Preferred Aspect Ratio Select the proper Wide Mode as Favorites (see page 34. You may be used for all the on the TV for available channels. Setting Up the Channel List - Initial Setup The Initial Setup...
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...90min or 120min) that you want the TV to turn off the display. You can also set for details). 20 Your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system must be programmed to use with other equipment. Using the TV Features Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators Inserting Batteries into the Remote ... once to display the information pertaining to open. The picture settings will be set the display to the audio output of the attached speakers of the remote control. Remote Control and TV Controls Buttons located at the top of the TV will be switched to show minimal information. See Info...
...90min or 120min) that you want the TV to turn off the display. You can also set for details). 20 Your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system must be programmed to use with other equipment. Using the TV Features Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators Inserting Batteries into the Remote ... once to display the information pertaining to open. The picture settings will be set the display to the audio output of the attached speakers of the remote control. Remote Control and TV Controls Buttons located at the top of the TV will be switched to show minimal information. See Info...
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... such as the TV Settings, TV channels and External Inputs list (see page 25). 7 HOME Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB™ to Favorites", then press . Press ENT to display the stored favorite channel list. Freeze Frozen picture Current program ~ ...4 • With the Freeze feature active, some features are unavailable. • While the Freeze feature is active, pressing RETURN will 8 appear for more information. How to Remove from Favorites", 9 then press . Press again to return to a channel that exists in your dealer or www.sony...
... such as the TV Settings, TV channels and External Inputs list (see page 25). 7 HOME Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB™ to Favorites", then press . Press ENT to display the stored favorite channel list. Freeze Frozen picture Current program ~ ...4 • With the Freeze feature active, some features are unavailable. • While the Freeze feature is active, pressing RETURN will 8 appear for more information. How to Remove from Favorites", 9 then press . Press again to return to a channel that exists in your dealer or www.sony...
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... information of digital rating will appear if Digital Rating is displayed. To change or customize CC Display, see Picture settings on -screen cursor. For details, see page 34. w; Using the TV Features Button Description qg PICTURE Press repeatedly to cycle through the inputs. ~ • Inputs can also be changed by pressing V/v and while the...
... information of digital rating will appear if Digital Rating is displayed. To change or customize CC Display, see Picture settings on -screen cursor. For details, see page 34. w; Using the TV Features Button Description qg PICTURE Press repeatedly to cycle through the inputs. ~ • Inputs can also be changed by pressing V/v and while the...
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When the timer is set . Lights up in red continuously, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is turned on the back cover). Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see page 28. Indicators 1 PIC OFF/TIMER STANDBY POWER 2 3 ... put anything near the sensor, as its function may indicate the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on . Lights up in green when the TV is turned off. Lights up in red when your TV is in green when the Picture Off feature is set , this may be affected. 24 Lights up in PC standby...
When the timer is set . Lights up in red continuously, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is turned on the back cover). Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see page 28. Indicators 1 PIC OFF/TIMER STANDBY POWER 2 3 ... put anything near the sensor, as its function may indicate the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on . Lights up in green when the TV is turned off. Lights up in red when your TV is in green when the Picture Off feature is set , this may be affected. 24 Lights up in PC standby...
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...In main window In sub window Video 1/2/3 HDMI IN 1/2 (except PC timing) TV channel (VHF/UHF/ CABLE IN) Component 1/2 ~ • To swap audio in this feature can still be displayed for External Inputs settings). P&P Main window Sub window To Display the Sub Window 1 Press OPTIONS to ...window and sub window. • 1080p signal cannot be used. • Closed Caption (CC) of the following inputs: TV channels, Video, Component or HDMI. 2 Press V/v to highlight P&P, and press to view two pictures simultaneously. P&P (picture and picture) provides two windows side by Rating.
...In main window In sub window Video 1/2/3 HDMI IN 1/2 (except PC timing) TV channel (VHF/UHF/ CABLE IN) Component 1/2 ~ • To swap audio in this feature can still be displayed for External Inputs settings). P&P Main window Sub window To Display the Sub Window 1 Press OPTIONS to ...window and sub window. • 1080p signal cannot be used. • Closed Caption (CC) of the following inputs: TV channels, Video, Component or HDMI. 2 Press V/v to highlight P&P, and press to view two pictures simultaneously. P&P (picture and picture) provides two windows side by Rating.
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... item. Press or, V/v to move within the Category Object Bar. (The Category Object Bar shown below is for the Settings.) Product Support (page 28) Clock/Timers (page 28) Picture (page 28) Sound (page 30) Screen (page 31) Video Options (page 32) Audio Options (page 33) Channel ... RETURN or HOME to select a Media Category icon. Available channels are listed under the TV icon. Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB™ 1 HOME Press HOME to display the XMB™. 2 Press B/b to exit. 27 Using the Menus Settings Available TV settings and features are listed under the...
... item. Press or, V/v to move within the Category Object Bar. (The Category Object Bar shown below is for the Settings.) Product Support (page 28) Clock/Timers (page 28) Picture (page 28) Sound (page 30) Screen (page 31) Video Options (page 32) Audio Options (page 33) Channel ... RETURN or HOME to select a Media Category icon. Available channels are listed under the TV icon. Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB™ 1 HOME Press HOME to display the XMB™. 2 Press B/b to exit. 27 Using the Menus Settings Available TV settings and features are listed under the...
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... current signal. Most suitable for home entertainment. Custom Allows you set using the SLEEP button on the remote control (see page 20). TV Setting Description Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Sony contact information is available from the TV is displayed here. Picture Settings Picture Mode Vivid For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. Selecting Yes will save your convenience. The...
... current signal. Most suitable for home entertainment. Custom Allows you set using the SLEEP button on the remote control (see page 20). TV Setting Description Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Sony contact information is available from the TV is displayed here. Picture Settings Picture Mode Vivid For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. Selecting Yes will save your convenience. The...
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... outline of boost you can turn down this setting to make the voice clearer. Select High or Low for the amount of the picture. ~ • Picture settings for all the advanced settings to the default values. Advanced Settings Reset Resets all inputs can also be accessed ...by pressing OPTIONS on the Speakers setting under Audio Options settings (page 33) or headphone connection. Enhancer) ...
... outline of boost you can turn down this setting to make the voice clearer. Select High or Low for the amount of the picture. ~ • Picture settings for all the advanced settings to the default values. Advanced Settings Reset Resets all inputs can also be accessed ...by pressing OPTIONS on the Speakers setting under Audio Options settings (page 33) or headphone connection. Enhancer) ...
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...sound adjustments will not be used for minimal display information. Light Sensor measures the room brightness which allows the TV to automatically adjust the backlight brightness based on the picture settings and the ambient room light conditions. ~ • Be sure not to On. Off Turns off PC ...Power Management. ~ • To bring the TV out of your choice from Off, Low, High and Picture Off. Selecting Off will not ...
...sound adjustments will not be used for minimal display information. Light Sensor measures the room brightness which allows the TV to automatically adjust the backlight brightness based on the picture settings and the ambient room light conditions. ~ • Be sure not to On. Off Turns off PC ...Power Management. ~ • To bring the TV out of your choice from Off, Low, High and Picture Off. Selecting Off will not ...
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... the following numbers: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport 1-800-222-SONY(7669) for US Support 1-877-899-SONY(7669) for your desired input from other connecting cords. • To avoid TV interference, make sure that signal. Noisy picture • Make sure that are not present in the Channel settings is set Power Saving to Low or High...
... the following numbers: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport 1-800-222-SONY(7669) for US Support 1-877-899-SONY(7669) for your desired input from other connecting cords. • To avoid TV interference, make sure that signal. Noisy picture • Make sure that are not present in the Channel settings is set Power Saving to Low or High...