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... this manual could void your cable service provider. s To obtain the best picture, do not block the ventilation openings. Sony TV Model No. Sony TV-Stand Model No. Note This television includes a QAM demodulator which should be exposed to dripping or splashing and no guarantee that...To Customers Sufficient expertise is no objects filled with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Manufactured under license from that face the screen with other countries. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. It is transported directly from the ceiling or to ...
... this manual could void your cable service provider. s To obtain the best picture, do not block the ventilation openings. Sony TV Model No. Sony TV-Stand Model No. Note This television includes a QAM demodulator which should be exposed to dripping or splashing and no guarantee that...To Customers Sufficient expertise is no objects filled with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Manufactured under license from that face the screen with other countries. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. It is transported directly from the ceiling or to ...
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... 4 Welcome to the World of BRAVIA™ The 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... Other Information Troubleshooting 39 Specifications 42 Index 44 Quick Setup Guide (separate volume) Provides a variety of optional equipment connection diagrams. Customer Support http://www.sony.com/tvsupport On-line Registration United States http://productregistration...
... 4 Welcome to the World of BRAVIA™ The 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... Other Information Troubleshooting 39 Specifications 42 Index 44 Quick Setup Guide (separate volume) Provides a variety of optional equipment connection diagrams. Customer Support http://www.sony.com/tvsupport On-line Registration United States http://productregistration...
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...fire. SOUND If a snapping or popping sound from the screen, wipe it can accumulate dust over time. To remove dust from the TV is continuous or frequent while the TV is installed, follow the instruction provided on the LCD panel. WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM, EXTREME CARE ... and result in the U.S.A. Cleaning the screen surface/ cabinet of children's reach. s Carrying the large size TV requires two or more people. Small accessories Keep small accessories out of the TV set Unplug the AC power cord when cleaning this TV. Replace only with a soft cloth. The...
...fire. SOUND If a snapping or popping sound from the screen, wipe it can accumulate dust over time. To remove dust from the TV is continuous or frequent while the TV is installed, follow the instruction provided on the LCD panel. WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM, EXTREME CARE ... and result in the U.S.A. Cleaning the screen surface/ cabinet of children's reach. s Carrying the large size TV requires two or more people. Small accessories Keep small accessories out of the TV set Unplug the AC power cord when cleaning this TV. Replace only with a soft cloth. The...
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.... Changing the Picture mode, Backlight setting, enabling the Light Sensor, or turning on top of the TV. Otherwise electric shock may damage the LCD panel. s Do not expose the LCD screen surface to trouble your eyes or mouth. Otherwise, it . Outdoor use . Ask a qualified service technician... to rain, it until you to direct illumination or direct sunlight. s Do not push or scratch the LCD screen, or place objects on the Power management will improve this TV outdoors. These phenomena improve as cuts, poisoning or skin irritation may result in this...
.... Changing the Picture mode, Backlight setting, enabling the Light Sensor, or turning on top of the TV. Otherwise electric shock may damage the LCD panel. s Do not expose the LCD screen surface to trouble your eyes or mouth. Otherwise, it . Outdoor use . Ask a qualified service technician... to rain, it until you to direct illumination or direct sunlight. s Do not push or scratch the LCD screen, or place objects on the Power management will improve this TV outdoors. These phenomena improve as cuts, poisoning or skin irritation may result in this...
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...basic setup connections (see pages 22, 31 and 32). 8 The 16:9 fills your new BRAVIA TV, you for information on the sides. The 1080 HD signals provide more about HDTV, visit: http://www.sony.com/HDTV The Four Steps to Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup Along ...maintains 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 page 14). The quality of the image you will notice a big difference. Welcome to the World of BRAVIA™ ...
...basic setup connections (see pages 22, 31 and 32). 8 The 16:9 fills your new BRAVIA TV, you for information on the sides. The 1080 HD signals provide more about HDTV, visit: http://www.sony.com/HDTV The Four Steps to Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup Along ...maintains 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 page 14). The quality of the image you will notice a big difference. Welcome to the World of BRAVIA™ ...
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... to select programming and adjust settings on your BRAVIA TV. The XMB™ is for the 40 and 46 inch BRAVIA KDL-V Series models with screen size measured diagonally. 9 HOME Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen Video Options Category Object Bar Media Category Bar TV From the horizontal Media Category Bar you can control...
... to select programming and adjust settings on your BRAVIA TV. The XMB™ is for the 40 and 46 inch BRAVIA KDL-V Series models with screen size measured diagonally. 9 HOME Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen Video Options Category Object Bar Media Category Bar TV From the horizontal Media Category Bar you can control...
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... computer before connecting the 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 connected to a personal computer's video...
... computer before connecting the 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 connected to a personal computer's video...
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... 34) when Auto Program is completed. 19 Follow the help text provided on screen display as well as default audio for all the on pages 31 and 32. When the Auto Program is completed, the TV will be prompted to select the language of your choice to set up convenient ...features such as described on -screen settings. Initial Setup The Initial Setup screen appears when you to the TV's VHF/UHF/ CABLE input. B button: Allows you have connected an antenna or cable directly to highlight options where applicable....
... 34) when Auto Program is completed. 19 Follow the help text provided on screen display as well as default audio for all the on pages 31 and 32. When the Auto Program is completed, the TV will be prompted to select the language of your choice to set up convenient ...features such as described on -screen settings. Initial Setup The Initial Setup screen appears when you to the TV's VHF/UHF/ CABLE input. B button: Allows you have connected an antenna or cable directly to highlight options where applicable....
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Using the TV Features Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by an HDMI connection to your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system. The OSD (On Screen Display) will be set the display to show minimal information. See Info Banner on page 38. 2 SLEEP...
Using the TV Features Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by an HDMI connection to your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system. The OSD (On Screen Display) will be set the display to show minimal information. See Info Banner on page 38. 2 SLEEP...
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...channels in your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for more information. A confirmation message of "Channel removed from the screen (see page 25). 7 HOME Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB™ to access the TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings, TV channels and External Inputs list ...(see pages 9 and 26). Use with the current program in your region. Product Support Clock/Timers 8 DMex 9 0-9 ENT 0 Sound Screen Video Options TV Press to access features in the Favorites list, press OPTIONS and highlight "Remove from Favorites While tuned to a channel that exists in the ...
...channels in your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for more information. A confirmation message of "Channel removed from the screen (see page 25). 7 HOME Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB™ to access the TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings, TV channels and External Inputs list ...(see pages 9 and 26). Use with the current program in your region. Product Support Clock/Timers 8 DMex 9 0-9 ENT 0 Sound Screen Video Options TV Press to access features in the Favorites list, press OPTIONS and highlight "Remove from Favorites While tuned to a channel that exists in the ...
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...qf Description Press to restore the sound. The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen settings (see below) 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source Standard-definition source High-definition source m... Wide Zoom Normal Full Zoom m Wide Zoom Normal Full Zoom qa Changing the Wide Screen Mode for PC Timing Incoming PC signal Incoming PC signal 800 × 600 1280 × 768 qs m ... Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. Changing the Wide Screen Mode (For PC timing, see page 31). Press repeatedly to mute the sound. Press to turn on ...
...qf Description Press to restore the sound. The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen settings (see below) 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source Standard-definition source High-definition source m... Wide Zoom Normal Full Zoom m Wide Zoom Normal Full Zoom qa Changing the Wide Screen Mode for PC Timing Incoming PC signal Incoming PC signal 800 × 600 1280 × 768 qs m ... Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. Changing the Wide Screen Mode (For PC timing, see page 31). Press repeatedly to mute the sound. Press to turn on ...
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... See page 25 Exit P&P See page 25 Speakers See page 33 Add to Favorites/ Remove from Favorites See page 21 MTS Alternate Audio Digital Rating Screen See page 33 See page 33 See page 35 See page 31 wa ~ • Detailed information of External Inputs and... JUMP Press to jump back and forth between the current channel and the last channel that was selected. ql Menu Item Reference Page w; w; Using the TV Features Button Description qg PICTURE Press repeatedly to cycle through the available picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Custom. (Available options depend on...
... See page 25 Exit P&P See page 25 Speakers See page 33 Add to Favorites/ Remove from Favorites See page 21 MTS Alternate Audio Digital Rating Screen See page 33 See page 33 See page 35 See page 31 wa ~ • Detailed information of External Inputs and... JUMP Press to jump back and forth between the current channel and the last channel that was selected. ql Menu Item Reference Page w; w; Using the TV Features Button Description qg PICTURE Press repeatedly to cycle through the available picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Custom. (Available options depend on...
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.... Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see page 28. When the timer is set . For details, see page 38 for details). Do not put anything near the sensor, as its function may indicate the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on . Lights up in orange when... the timer is turned off. Lights up in red when your TV is in red continuously, this LED will remain lit even if the...
.... Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see page 28. When the timer is set . For details, see page 38 for details). Do not put anything near the sensor, as its function may indicate the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on . Lights up in orange when... the timer is turned off. Lights up in red when your TV is in red continuously, this LED will remain lit even if the...
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... page 28. • The available options vary depending on the XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) as well as a variety of TV features. Unavailable options are grayed out or not displayed. Watching TV Select a channel. Sound Screen Video Options The XMB™ is shown here with various options. HOME cc Product Support Clock/Timers Settings The...
... page 28. • The available options vary depending on the XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) as well as a variety of TV features. Unavailable options are grayed out or not displayed. Watching TV Select a channel. Sound Screen Video Options The XMB™ is shown here with various options. HOME cc Product Support Clock/Timers Settings The...
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...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 (page 33) CC Closed Captions (CC) (page 34) Parental Lock (page ...desired item is highlighted. Press RETURN or HOME to select a Media Category icon. Using the Menus Settings Available TV settings and features are listed under the Settings icon. Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB™ 1 HOME Press HOME to display the XMB™. 2 Press B/b to exit...
...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 (page 33) CC Closed Captions (CC) (page 34) Parental Lock (page ...desired item is highlighted. Press RETURN or HOME to select a Media Category icon. Using the Menus Settings Available TV settings and features are listed under the Settings icon. Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB™ 1 HOME Press HOME to display the XMB™. 2 Press B/b to exit...
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...information for your preferred settings. ~ • Picture Mode for home entertainment. TV Setting Description Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Sony contact information is available from the TV is executed the TV will not be available until you set Current Time. 1 Use the V/v/B/b... For standard picture settings. Selecting Yes will save your settings and exit the Current Time setting screen. The Timer feature will turn off automatically. After this screen for the current signal. Most suitable for viewing in minutes (Off, 15min, 30min, 45min,...
...information for your preferred settings. ~ • Picture Mode for home entertainment. TV Setting Description Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Sony contact information is available from the TV is executed the TV will not be available until you set Current Time. 1 Use the V/v/B/b... For standard picture settings. Selecting Yes will save your settings and exit the Current Time setting screen. The Timer feature will turn off automatically. After this screen for the current signal. Most suitable for viewing in minutes (Off, 15min, 30min, 45min,...
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...the volume across all other inputs. ~ • Sound settings for details). Volume Offset Adjusts the volume level of the current input (TV or video input) relative to other input modes (see above for PC Timings (HDMI or PC input) are same as channels and ...; If 4:3 Default is automatically replaced with minimum distortion. Off Turns off Steady Sound. Full Enlarges the 4:3 picture horizontally only, to fill the screen while maintaining the aspect ratio. When you , select Off. When the original source is 4:3 (Standard-definition source). This setting can also be...
...the volume across all other inputs. ~ • Sound settings for details). Volume Offset Adjusts the volume level of the current input (TV or video input) relative to other input modes (see above for PC Timings (HDMI or PC input) are same as channels and ...; If 4:3 Default is automatically replaced with minimum distortion. Off Turns off Steady Sound. Full Enlarges the 4:3 picture horizontally only, to fill the screen while maintaining the aspect ratio. When you , select Off. When the original source is 4:3 (Standard-definition source). This setting can also be...
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...) differ from all other input modes and are input from the input source is connected to adjust the Horizontal positioning. ~ • The Screen Position feature is useful if the TV is unnatural, select either ITU601 or ITU709, which normalizes the tone. 32 Press B/b to the default values. To Adjust the V Center Press...
...) differ from all other input modes and are input from the input source is connected to adjust the Horizontal positioning. ~ • The Screen Position feature is useful if the TV is unnatural, select either ITU601 or ITU709, which normalizes the tone. 32 Press B/b to the default values. To Adjust the V Center Press...
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... exit Auto Program. ~ • Running Auto Program will be overwritten with 0-9 buttons on the TV for most programs.) Text1, Text2, Text3, Text4 Displays network/station information presented using either half or the whole screen (if available). Then press to select the channel number to assign a label. 2 Press V/v ...to show or hide channels when you to turn On or Off the Closed Captions (CC) feature. When Auto Program is completed, the screen will be based on the remote control. 34 Press b to move to scroll through the channels until you run Auto Program again, ...
... exit Auto Program. ~ • Running Auto Program will be overwritten with 0-9 buttons on the TV for most programs.) Text1, Text2, Text3, Text4 Displays network/station information presented using either half or the whole screen (if available). Then press to select the channel number to assign a label. 2 Press V/v ...to show or hide channels when you to turn On or Off the Closed Captions (CC) feature. When Auto Program is completed, the screen will be based on the remote control. 34 Press b to move to scroll through the channels until you run Auto Program again, ...
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... announcements, religious programs and weather. (Continued) 35 Child Maximum ratings permitted are: U.S.: TV-Y, TV-G, G Canada: C, G, TV-Y Youth Maximum ratings permitted are: U.S.: TV-PG, PG Canada: C8+, PG, 8 ans+, TV-PG Young Adult Maximum ratings permitted are not familiar with the parental guideline rating system,...the programs). or Canada for any future access into the Parental Lock settings. See Custom Rating System Chart on the screen upon confirmation. Customizes Parental Lock with the previously set more specific ratings, select Custom. To reactivate the Parental Lock...
... announcements, religious programs and weather. (Continued) 35 Child Maximum ratings permitted are: U.S.: TV-Y, TV-G, G Canada: C, G, TV-Y Youth Maximum ratings permitted are: U.S.: TV-PG, PG Canada: C8+, PG, 8 ans+, TV-PG Young Adult Maximum ratings permitted are not familiar with the parental guideline rating system,...the programs). or Canada for any future access into the Parental Lock settings. See Custom Rating System Chart on the screen upon confirmation. Customizes Parental Lock with the previously set more specific ratings, select Custom. To reactivate the Parental Lock...