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... trademarks of Sony Corporation. "BRAVIA", , Motionflow, BRAVIA Sync and are trademarks or registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. It meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set up, it is a trademark. Picture/Sound, Light Sensor, Power Savings) can be fully inserted. ❑ Operate the TV only on , the user is connected. ❑ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for TV installations. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at...
... trademarks of Sony Corporation. "BRAVIA", , Motionflow, BRAVIA Sync and are trademarks or registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. It meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set up, it is a trademark. Picture/Sound, Light Sensor, Power Savings) can be fully inserted. ❑ Operate the TV only on , the user is connected. ❑ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for TV installations. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at...
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... Steps to a Full HD Experience . . . .5 TV Feature Highlights 5 Getting Started Setting Up Your TV 6 Locating Inputs and Outputs 7 Connecting Other Equipment 9 Bundling the Connecting Cables 10 Securing the TV 10 Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control 11 Initial Setup 11 Operating the TV Remote Control Button Description 12 TV Controls and Indicators 14 Using Features Using BRAVIA® Sync™ with Control for HDMI 15 Favorites 15 Wide Mode 16 Wide Mode with PC 17 Photo and...
... Steps to a Full HD Experience . . . .5 TV Feature Highlights 5 Getting Started Setting Up Your TV 6 Locating Inputs and Outputs 7 Connecting Other Equipment 9 Bundling the Connecting Cables 10 Securing the TV 10 Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control 11 Initial Setup 11 Operating the TV Remote Control Button Description 12 TV Controls and Indicators 14 Using Features Using BRAVIA® Sync™ with Control for HDMI 15 Favorites 15 Wide Mode 16 Wide Mode with PC 17 Photo and...
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... precautionary measures to view your TV safe. Quick Setup Guide Provides TV setup information, illustrates sample optional equipment connection diagrams. Reference Book Offers the most out of your TV. Use the documentation listed below to HD programming. The 55 class has a 54.6 inch viewable image size (measured diagonally). 4 Your BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD programming from: • Over-the-air broadcasting via HD-quality antenna • HD cable subscription •...
... precautionary measures to view your TV safe. Quick Setup Guide Provides TV setup information, illustrates sample optional equipment connection diagrams. Reference Book Offers the most out of your TV. Use the documentation listed below to HD programming. The 55 class has a 54.6 inch viewable image size (measured diagonally). 4 Your BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD programming from: • Over-the-air broadcasting via HD-quality antenna • HD cable subscription •...
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... sides. Refer to the Quick Setup Guide, enclosed separately, for easy access to programs and inputs (page 15). ➢ Auto Wide Mode: Set your TV to auto adjust the screen based on the signal resolution (page 16). ➢ USB Digital Photo and Music Player: Connect your USB storage device directly to your HDTV's USB input to view digital photos on the big screen and listen to your favorite music (see black bars on your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires...
... sides. Refer to the Quick Setup Guide, enclosed separately, for easy access to programs and inputs (page 15). ➢ Auto Wide Mode: Set your TV to auto adjust the screen based on the signal resolution (page 16). ➢ USB Digital Photo and Music Player: Connect your USB storage device directly to your HDTV's USB input to view digital photos on the big screen and listen to your favorite music (see black bars on your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires...
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... Stand. You will need a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied screws to consider the following while setting up your TV has adequate ventilation if it to a wall. For details on page 2. The designated Sony wall-mount bracket model name is installed against a wall or in an enclosed area. • For best picture quality, do not expose the screen to direct illumination or sunlight. • Avoid installing the TV in the online...
... Stand. You will need a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied screws to consider the following while setting up your TV has adequate ventilation if it to a wall. For details on page 2. The designated Sony wall-mount bracket model name is installed against a wall or in an enclosed area. • For best picture quality, do not expose the screen to direct illumination or sunlight. • Avoid installing the TV in the online...
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... R for HDMI On Device List Device Auto Power Off Off TV Auto Power On Off Video 1 Component 1 Signal Diagnostics Setup 3 COMPONENT IN 2 Change RETURN Back MENU Exit Component video provides better picture quality than the S Video and composite video. Sound Add Digital Channels To configure the input type, press Screen MENU, select Channel menu then Auto Program Manage Channels Manage Inputs select Video/Component 1 to Y/Video for video and use , connect the yellow jack to Channel choose Video 1 or Component 1 USB as shown here. Locating Inputs and Outputs Rear Panel...
... R for HDMI On Device List Device Auto Power Off Off TV Auto Power On Off Video 1 Component 1 Signal Diagnostics Setup 3 COMPONENT IN 2 Change RETURN Back MENU Exit Component video provides better picture quality than the S Video and composite video. Sound Add Digital Channels To configure the input type, press Screen MENU, select Channel menu then Auto Program Manage Channels Manage Inputs select Video/Component 1 to Y/Video for video and use , connect the yellow jack to Channel choose Video 1 or Component 1 USB as shown here. Locating Inputs and Outputs Rear Panel...
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... S VIDEO does not provide sound; This TV displays all - If an adapter is located on your audio equipment. VIDEO IN 2 input is used, connect the adapter to other video equipment. Be sure to refer to the Quick Setup Guide for: • High quality picture performances • Combination of equipment connections • Cable types to the composite video and audio output jacks on the left and right audio input jacks of your A/V equipment such as a set-top box, DVD player...
... S VIDEO does not provide sound; This TV displays all - If an adapter is located on your audio equipment. VIDEO IN 2 input is used, connect the adapter to other video equipment. Be sure to refer to the Quick Setup Guide for: • High quality picture performances • Combination of equipment connections • Cable types to the composite video and audio output jacks on the left and right audio input jacks of your A/V equipment such as a set-top box, DVD player...
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... receiver cable box system Personal computer USB Drive Side panel PC IN RGB Rear of TV VIDEO IN VIDEO Y SERVICE PB IN (OPTICAL) PR 1 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT L AUDIO R 1 2 AUDIO COMPONENT IN AUDIO OUT (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) (FIX) L AUDIO R CABLE/ANTENNA AUDIO 2 IN IN 3 IN 4 S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R 2 VIDEO IN CABLE/ANTENNA Digital Analog audio Analog Digital audio recorder/ equipment audio equipment DVD/ (A/V equipment Game Receiver/ (DVI only) system Home Theater) VCR/Game system/ Camcorder ~ • Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting...
... receiver cable box system Personal computer USB Drive Side panel PC IN RGB Rear of TV VIDEO IN VIDEO Y SERVICE PB IN (OPTICAL) PR 1 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT L AUDIO R 1 2 AUDIO COMPONENT IN AUDIO OUT (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) (FIX) L AUDIO R CABLE/ANTENNA AUDIO 2 IN IN 3 IN 4 S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R 2 VIDEO IN CABLE/ANTENNA Digital Analog audio Analog Digital audio recorder/ equipment audio equipment DVD/ (A/V equipment Game Receiver/ (DVI only) system Home Theater) VCR/Game system/ Camcorder ~ • Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting...
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... or Retail mode. 3 Connect cable or antenna, then select OK to select HOME for the screen display. If you use both cable without a box and antenna connections, use an A-B RF switch (not supplied). Initial Setup Please select the type of the remote control. Getting Started Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching e and E on the batteries to Setup menu then select Clock/Timers and adjust Current Time. During this TV. Push...
... or Retail mode. 3 Connect cable or antenna, then select OK to select HOME for the screen display. If you use both cable without a box and antenna connections, use an A-B RF switch (not supplied). Initial Setup Please select the type of the remote control. Getting Started Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching e and E on the batteries to Setup menu then select Clock/Timers and adjust Current Time. During this TV. Push...
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... enable or disable the Info Banner by an HDMI connection to display the stored Favorites menu. Press to play a program in a few seconds or press again to On or Off. ~ • The TV will show the remaining time of the current selected BRAVIA Sync device. Operating the TV Remote Control Button Description 1 2 3 DISPLAY CC POWER 4 5 WIDE INPUT 6 7 TOOLS ~ • The 5, PLAY and CH + buttons have a tactile dot. To change or customize...
... enable or disable the Info Banner by an HDMI connection to display the stored Favorites menu. Press to play a program in a few seconds or press again to On or Off. ~ • The TV will show the remaining time of the current selected BRAVIA Sync device. Operating the TV Remote Control Button Description 1 2 3 DISPLAY CC POWER 4 5 WIDE INPUT 6 7 TOOLS ~ • The 5, PLAY and CH + buttons have a tactile dot. To change or customize...
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... are having problems with the remote control, reinsert or replace your batteries and make sure that they are blocking the path between the remote control and the IR sensor on your remote control; WIDE INPUT qa MUTING qd qs POWER qf qd INPUT TOOLS qg qf V/v/B/b qg TOOLS 8 qh CH +/- Press to restore the sound. Press to display a list of External Inputs and TV mode. To toggle through channels, press...
... are having problems with the remote control, reinsert or replace your batteries and make sure that they are blocking the path between the remote control and the IR sensor on your remote control; WIDE INPUT qa MUTING qd qs POWER qf qd INPUT TOOLS qg qf V/v/B/b qg TOOLS 8 qh CH +/- Press to restore the sound. Press to display a list of External Inputs and TV mode. To toggle through channels, press...
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... green when the Backlight is turned on. 5 POWER Press to display menu with TV functions and settings (see "Using the Menus" on and off . (See the online Reference Book for more details). TV Controls and Indicators For all models except KDL-46VL150/KDL-52VL150 1 For models KDL-46VL150/ KDL-52VL150 PIC OFF / TIMER STANDBY POWER 2 34 PIC OFF / TIMER STANDBY POWER POWER 5 CHANNEL 6 VOLUME 7 INPUT 8 MENU 9 1 2 34 Item Description 1 (IR) Infrared Receiver Light Sensor Receives IR signals from the remote control. Use it as up in red...
... green when the Backlight is turned on. 5 POWER Press to display menu with TV functions and settings (see "Using the Menus" on and off . (See the online Reference Book for more details). TV Controls and Indicators For all models except KDL-46VL150/KDL-52VL150 1 For models KDL-46VL150/ KDL-52VL150 PIC OFF / TIMER STANDBY POWER 2 34 PIC OFF / TIMER STANDBY POWER POWER 5 CHANNEL 6 VOLUME 7 INPUT 8 MENU 9 1 2 34 Item Description 1 (IR) Infrared Receiver Light Sensor Receives IR signals from the remote control. Use it as up in red...
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... its operating instructions. See the HDMI connection shown in order for the TV to set up this TV's Control for HDMI Use an HDMI cable that supports BRAVIA Sync. When a Sony A/V receiver with BRAVIA Sync is on the remote control. Available options using BRAVIA Sync, the included remote control will turn off and the Picture Mode will remain without function. Music Photo PC Recently viewed items Saved channel or external input 15 When the BRAVIA Sync audio system is connected, the following operations are...
... its operating instructions. See the HDMI connection shown in order for the TV to set up this TV's Control for HDMI Use an HDMI cable that supports BRAVIA Sync. When a Sony A/V receiver with BRAVIA Sync is on the remote control. Available options using BRAVIA Sync, the included remote control will turn off and the Picture Mode will remain without function. Music Photo PC Recently viewed items Saved channel or external input 15 When the BRAVIA Sync audio system is connected, the following operations are...
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... screen display of your remote control. You can manually change the Wide Mode setting while watching TV by pressing the WIDE button on the original source, a black frame or black bars may surround the picture. Full pixel ~ • Normal is available with 480i or 480p sources only as component video input, HDMI input and digital TV. • Full Pixel is available only for 720p, 1080i and 1080p formats excluding Cable/Antenna input. • Full Pixel displays the picture...
... screen display of your remote control. You can manually change the Wide Mode setting while watching TV by pressing the WIDE button on the original source, a black frame or black bars may surround the picture. Full pixel ~ • Normal is available with 480i or 480p sources only as component video input, HDMI input and digital TV. • Full Pixel is available only for 720p, 1080i and 1080p formats excluding Cable/Antenna input. • Full Pixel displays the picture...
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Standard VGA VESA Guidelines VESA Guidelines VESA VESA VESA CEA-861 • Adjust Phase to cycle through the available modes while in its native resolution. Signals VGA SVGA XGA WXGA SXGA HDTV ~ Resolution Horizontal ...displays the picture in the PC input. Wide Mode with PC Changing the Wide Screen Mode for PC Timing Press WIDE repeatedly to eliminate horizontal lines of the picture when the TV receives an input signal from the PC according to the chart below. PC and HDMI Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the TV, set the output signal from the connected...
Standard VGA VESA Guidelines VESA Guidelines VESA VESA VESA CEA-861 • Adjust Phase to cycle through the available modes while in its native resolution. Signals VGA SVGA XGA WXGA SXGA HDTV ~ Resolution Horizontal ...displays the picture in the PC input. Wide Mode with PC Changing the Wide Screen Mode for PC Timing Press WIDE repeatedly to eliminate horizontal lines of the picture when the TV receives an input signal from the PC according to the chart below. PC and HDMI Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the TV, set the output signal from the connected...
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... View under USB menu allows easy access to JPEG photos and music files from a printed file processing center. USB Equipment Functionality Sony cannot guarantee or assure the USB functionality on this TV is connected. • When removing USB memory device, be compatible with all data stored on USB equipment to JPEG photos stored on screen. Sony recommends backing up all formats or products. Press TOOLS while displaying...
... View under USB menu allows easy access to JPEG photos and music files from a printed file processing center. USB Equipment Functionality Sony cannot guarantee or assure the USB functionality on this TV is connected. • When removing USB memory device, be compatible with all data stored on USB equipment to JPEG photos stored on screen. Sony recommends backing up all formats or products. Press TOOLS while displaying...
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... screen. Picture Sound Screen Channel USB Lock Setup On Picture Menu, you can be smaller, looking like screen size. The screen settings allow you to power consumption. • Many of the options available on -screen display, or change the proportions of the screen. B button: Allows you to move to the previous screen. Set the password and limit the access based on the screen or can show or hide channels to appear when you use Auto Wide, or 4:3 Default to adjust the size...
... screen. Picture Sound Screen Channel USB Lock Setup On Picture Menu, you can be smaller, looking like screen size. The screen settings allow you to power consumption. • Many of the options available on -screen display, or change the proportions of the screen. B button: Allows you to move to the previous screen. Set the password and limit the access based on the screen or can show or hide channels to appear when you use Auto Wide, or 4:3 Default to adjust the size...
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... improper connection of the cables; Do not plug the TV back until the moisture from some video sources, check the input selection by pressing INPUT button. If you have forgotten your customized settings. Parental Lock password may be required if it from the power source before contacting Sony. Troubleshooting Many problems with a soft cloth. IMPORTANT: The reset will clear all of your TV. Press and hold down the V button on the remote...
... improper connection of the cables; Do not plug the TV back until the moisture from some video sources, check the input selection by pressing INPUT button. If you have forgotten your customized settings. Parental Lock password may be required if it from the power source before contacting Sony. Troubleshooting Many problems with a soft cloth. IMPORTANT: The reset will clear all of your TV. Press and hold down the V button on the remote...
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...TV) / Operating Instructions (1) / Quick Setup Guide (1) / Warranty Card (1) / Safety and Regulatory Booklet (1) / Attaching the Table-Top stand (1) / Screws (4) (For some models the screws are attached) Optional accessories Connecting cables / Wall-Mount Bracket: SU-WL500 see page 2 ~ • Optional accessories availability depends on cable: ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 (Does not include CableCARD functionality) Channel coverage Analog terrestrial: 2 - 69 / Digital terrestrial: 2 - 69 Analog Cable: 1 - 135 / Digital Cable: 1 - 135 Panel system LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel Speaker output...
...TV) / Operating Instructions (1) / Quick Setup Guide (1) / Warranty Card (1) / Safety and Regulatory Booklet (1) / Attaching the Table-Top stand (1) / Screws (4) (For some models the screws are attached) Optional accessories Connecting cables / Wall-Mount Bracket: SU-WL500 see page 2 ~ • Optional accessories availability depends on cable: ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 (Does not include CableCARD functionality) Channel coverage Analog terrestrial: 2 - 69 / Digital terrestrial: 2 - 69 Analog Cable: 1 - 135 / Digital Cable: 1 - 135 Panel system LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel Speaker output...
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... Table-Top Stand) / Operating Instructions (1) / Quick Setup Guide (1) / Warranty Card (1) / Safety and Regulatory Booklet (1) / Attaching the Table-Top stand (1) / Screws (4) (For some models the screws are attached) Connecting cables / Wall-Mount Bracket: SU-WL500 see page 2 ~ • Optional accessories availability depends on its stock. • Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. button 13, 14 W WIDE button 12 23 Other Information Index 0-9 buttons 13 A AUDIO OUT 8 AUDIO OUT jack, described 8 Auto Program 11 B BRAVIA Sync buttons 12 C CABLE/ANTENNA input...
... Table-Top Stand) / Operating Instructions (1) / Quick Setup Guide (1) / Warranty Card (1) / Safety and Regulatory Booklet (1) / Attaching the Table-Top stand (1) / Screws (4) (For some models the screws are attached) Connecting cables / Wall-Mount Bracket: SU-WL500 see page 2 ~ • Optional accessories availability depends on its stock. • Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. button 13, 14 W WIDE button 12 23 Other Information Index 0-9 buttons 13 A AUDIO OUT 8 AUDIO OUT jack, described 8 Auto Program 11 B BRAVIA Sync buttons 12 C CABLE/ANTENNA input...