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...TV Home Menu on XMB 40 TV Settings Descriptions 41 Product Support 41 Clock/Timers Settings 41 Picture Settings 42 Sound Settings 44 Screen Settings 45 Channel Settings 47 CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings 48 Parental Lock Settings 48 External Inputs Settings 51 HDMI Settings 51 Network Settings 52 General Setup Settings... Customer Support United States 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 Connecting the TV 12 Cable System or VHF/UHF ...
...TV Home Menu on XMB 40 TV Settings Descriptions 41 Product Support 41 Clock/Timers Settings 41 Picture Settings 42 Sound Settings 44 Screen Settings 45 Channel Settings 47 CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings 48 Parental Lock Settings 48 External Inputs Settings 51 HDMI Settings 51 Network Settings 52 General Setup Settings... Customer Support United States 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 Connecting the TV 12 Cable System or VHF/UHF ...
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...compare a high-definition signal to a standard analog signal, you need access to HD programming. 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 HD sources. ~ • You can enjoy crisp, clear ...satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. Your BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD programming from 1080 HD signals. To learn more about HDTV, visit: U.S.A. This manual explains basic setup connections (see pages 22, 45 and 46). 4 The picture quality may not be ...
...compare a high-definition signal to a standard analog signal, you need access to HD programming. 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 HD sources. ~ • You can enjoy crisp, clear ...satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. Your BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD programming from 1080 HD signals. To learn more about HDTV, visit: U.S.A. This manual explains basic setup connections (see pages 22, 45 and 46). 4 The picture quality may not be ...
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...8482;. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of this TV (i.e. TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is for the 40 and 46 inch BRAVIA KDL-VL160 series models with screen size measured diagonally. 5 TV Guide, Picture/Sound, Light Sensor, Power Savings) can ...PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE CC FREEZE Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen Channel Media Category Bar TV Category Object Bar From the horizontal Media Category Bar you can control: • Settings: timer, picture, sound, screen and other optional equipment...
...8482;. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of this TV (i.e. TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is for the 40 and 46 inch BRAVIA KDL-VL160 series models with screen size measured diagonally. 5 TV Guide, Picture/Sound, Light Sensor, Power Savings) can ...PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE CC FREEZE Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen Channel Media Category Bar TV Category Object Bar From the horizontal Media Category Bar you can control: • Settings: timer, picture, sound, screen and other optional equipment...
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... TVs may cause the TV's picture to blur or show poor color due to evaporate before powering on furniture and TV sets. s Do not allow the moisture to moisture condensation. s Route all AC power cords and connecting cables so that face the screen with opaque drapery. • Install the TV in... of the angle brace to the wall stud. • attach the other connecting cables. Securing the TV Sony strongly recommends taking measures to Secure the TV Secure the Stand for best picture quality • Do not expose the screen to direct illumination or sunlight. • Use spot lighting...
... TVs may cause the TV's picture to blur or show poor color due to evaporate before powering on furniture and TV sets. s Do not allow the moisture to moisture condensation. s Route all AC power cords and connecting cables so that face the screen with opaque drapery. • Install the TV in... of the angle brace to the wall stud. • attach the other connecting cables. Securing the TV Sony strongly recommends taking measures to Secure the TV Secure the Stand for best picture quality • Do not expose the screen to direct illumination or sunlight. • Use spot lighting...
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... If this is the case, connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable. • If the picture is PCM/Dolby* OUT (OPTICAL) Digital compatible. 8 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) Connects to the left and right audio ... devices via a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT interface (not supplied) and displays photos or plays videos and music directly onto the TV from Dolby Laboratories. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus digital audio. You can be controlled with DVI... external module (DMex). 7 DIGITAL AUDIO Connects to the optical audio input of Screen settings on page 46.
... If this is the case, connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable. • If the picture is PCM/Dolby* OUT (OPTICAL) Digital compatible. 8 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) Connects to the left and right audio ... devices via a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT interface (not supplied) and displays photos or plays videos and music directly onto the TV from Dolby Laboratories. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus digital audio. You can be controlled with DVI... external module (DMex). 7 DIGITAL AUDIO Connects to the optical audio input of Screen settings on page 46.
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... or Antenna in the Channel settings for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC). • It is strongly recommended that you choose (see page 47). HDMI cable HD cable box/ HD satellite box CATV/Satellite antenna cable 12 For the best possible picture, make sure you connect this.../ANTENNA HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can enjoy high-definition programming by radio frequency interference, resulting in your TV. Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only) 75-ohm coaxial cable Rear of input signal you connect the CABLE/ANTENNA input using a 75-ohm coaxial ...
... or Antenna in the Channel settings for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC). • It is strongly recommended that you choose (see page 47). HDMI cable HD cable box/ HD satellite box CATV/Satellite antenna cable 12 For the best possible picture, make sure you connect this.../ANTENNA HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can enjoy high-definition programming by radio frequency interference, resulting in your TV. Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only) 75-ohm coaxial cable Rear of input signal you connect the CABLE/ANTENNA input using a 75-ohm coaxial ...
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... as shown below . PC Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the TV, set Picture Mode to Custom, Wide Mode to Full, and Display Area to the supported resolutions and timings indicated below . This affects Picture settings, Wide Mode settings, and PIP function. Supported resolutions Signal VGA Horizontal × (Pixel) 640 ×...× 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 60...
... as shown below . PC Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the TV, set Picture Mode to Custom, Wide Mode to Full, and Display Area to the supported resolutions and timings indicated below . This affects Picture settings, Wide Mode settings, and PIP function. Supported resolutions Signal VGA Horizontal × (Pixel) 640 ×...× 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 60...
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... STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP 5 6 THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE CC FREEZE VOL MUTING CH JUMP REC RECPAUSE RECSTOP BD/DVD TOP MENU MENU F1 F2 ~ • The 5, PLAY and CH+ buttons have a tactile dot. The FUNCTION button indicator light will light up in the Sound settings...
... STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP 5 6 THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE CC FREEZE VOL MUTING CH JUMP REC RECPAUSE RECSTOP BD/DVD TOP MENU MENU F1 F2 ~ • The 5, PLAY and CH+ buttons have a tactile dot. The FUNCTION button indicator light will light up in the Sound settings...
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...sound. x REC STOP: Press to display the Favorites menu. Blue, Yellow (Continued) 21 Operating the TV DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE CC FREEZE 7 8 9 0 qa qs VOL qd MUTING qf CH JUMP qg qh qj ...the top menu of the connected equipment. Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen Channel TV qa 0-9 ENT qs qd MUTING qf VOL +/- qh BD/DVD Press to pause recording. Use with Sony Blu-ray player (BD) see "How to Use TV Guide On Screen" on page 27. Press again or press ...
...sound. x REC STOP: Press to display the Favorites menu. Blue, Yellow (Continued) 21 Operating the TV DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE CC FREEZE 7 8 9 0 qa qs VOL qd MUTING qf CH JUMP qg qh qj ...the top menu of the connected equipment. Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen Channel TV qa 0-9 ENT qs qd MUTING qf VOL +/- qh BD/DVD Press to pause recording. Use with Sony Blu-ray player (BD) see "How to Use TV Guide On Screen" on page 27. Press again or press ...
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Press repeatedly to turn on and off the external equipment selected by FUNCTION buttons. The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen settings (see pages 45 and 46). Full H Stretch This mode is not available. Changing the Wide Screen Mode for PC Timing Incoming ... available Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, H Stretch, Zoom. POWER wa WIDE Press to turn on and off the TV. Changing the Wide Screen Mode 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source Standard-definition source High-definition source SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE CC FREEZE...
Press repeatedly to turn on and off the external equipment selected by FUNCTION buttons. The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen settings (see pages 45 and 46). Full H Stretch This mode is not available. Changing the Wide Screen Mode for PC Timing Incoming ... available Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, H Stretch, Zoom. POWER wa WIDE Press to turn on and off the TV. Changing the Wide Screen Mode 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source Standard-definition source High-definition source SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE CC FREEZE...
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...page 45 Audio Swap Screen Add to Favorites/ Remove from Favorites See page 38 See page 46 See page 29 MTS See page 45 Alternate Audio See page 45 Digital Rating Background TV Motion Enhancer Device Control Device Control (Menu) for Closed Captions (CC): On, Off, ... LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT Button ws PICTURE wd FREEZE Description Press repeatedly to cycle through the available picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Custom, Photo-Vivid, Photo-Standard, Photo-Original, Photo-Custom, Video, Text. (Available options depend on setting up the ...
...page 45 Audio Swap Screen Add to Favorites/ Remove from Favorites See page 38 See page 46 See page 29 MTS See page 45 Alternate Audio See page 45 Digital Rating Background TV Motion Enhancer Device Control Device Control (Menu) for Closed Captions (CC): On, Off, ... LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT Button ws PICTURE wd FREEZE Description Press repeatedly to cycle through the available picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Custom, Photo-Vivid, Photo-Standard, Photo-Original, Photo-Custom, Video, Text. (Available options depend on setting up the ...
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... Do not put Receiver anything near the sensor, as its function may be affected. 7 SONY Logo The Sony logo will remain lit even if the TV is turned on . For details, see page 41 (Timer) and page 53 (Picture Off). 4 STANDBY LED Lights up in orange when the timer is in green when the... Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see page 53 for details see page 53. 25 Lights up in red when your TV is set , this may indicate that the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on the back cover). 5 POWER LED Lights up in PC standby mode.
... Do not put Receiver anything near the sensor, as its function may be affected. 7 SONY Logo The Sony logo will remain lit even if the TV is turned on . For details, see page 41 (Timer) and page 53 (Picture Off). 4 STANDBY LED Lights up in orange when the timer is in green when the... Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see page 53 for details see page 53. 25 Lights up in red when your TV is set , this may indicate that the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on the back cover). 5 POWER LED Lights up in PC standby mode.
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... be able to program your remote control. DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV 2 FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE CC FREEZE 2 4 Auto Backlight The backlight can be set to remain lit longer than one code is provided, try ...MUTING simultaneously until a code is lit. DVD 5 seconds (default) STB 15 seconds AMP 10 seconds TV 20 seconds Reset the Remote Control To reset the remote control to operate the following Sony equipment. while the FUNCTION button is entered. 3 Enter the five digit code using the green POWER...
... be able to program your remote control. DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV 2 FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE CC FREEZE 2 4 Auto Backlight The backlight can be set to remain lit longer than one code is provided, try ...MUTING simultaneously until a code is lit. DVD 5 seconds (default) STB 15 seconds AMP 10 seconds TV 20 seconds Reset the Remote Control To reset the remote control to operate the following Sony equipment. while the FUNCTION button is entered. 3 Enter the five digit code using the green POWER...
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...from a USB connected equipment. Print Quantity Select to modify file settings for selection (see page 33). Information Select to optimize picture display quality or display speed. List View Options menu Playback Method Photo Settings Sets the Slideshow play the slideshow. Display Preference Select to view photo...Shuffle Select On to play during the slideshow. Display Size Select to USB connected equipment. ~ • Not available with the TV remote control. Rotate and Save Select to rotate a photo Right 90°, Left 90°, or 180° and save ...
...from a USB connected equipment. Print Quantity Select to modify file settings for selection (see page 33). Information Select to optimize picture display quality or display speed. List View Options menu Playback Method Photo Settings Sets the Slideshow play the slideshow. Display Preference Select to view photo...Shuffle Select On to play during the slideshow. Display Size Select to USB connected equipment. ~ • Not available with the TV remote control. Rotate and Save Select to rotate a photo Right 90°, Left 90°, or 180° and save ...
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...icon is selected below. Photo Options menu Picture Adjustments Select to make sound adjustments (see page 42 Picture Adjustments). USB Samples Music USB 4 Music files and folders will display the following Photo Options menu. Speakers Select to set sound to TV Speakers or Audio System. ~ •... For Display Size, Playback Method, Photo Settings, Start Slideshow, Rotate and Save, Delete, Information, Add to photos (see page 44 Sound Adjustments). Sound Adjustments Select to make adjustments to Favorites, and Remove from a Sony ...
...icon is selected below. Photo Options menu Picture Adjustments Select to make sound adjustments (see page 42 Picture Adjustments). USB Samples Music USB 4 Music files and folders will display the following Photo Options menu. Speakers Select to set sound to TV Speakers or Audio System. ~ •... For Display Size, Playback Method, Photo Settings, Start Slideshow, Rotate and Save, Delete, Information, Add to photos (see page 44 Sound Adjustments). Sound Adjustments Select to make adjustments to Favorites, and Remove from a Sony ...
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... and digital TV channels. 42 For Photo Photo-Vivid For enhancing contrast and sharpness. Photo-Custom Allows you to directly toggle the modes. • The options for home use. Backlight Brightens or darkens the backlight. Gives the white colors a neutral tint. Noise Reduction Reduces the picture noise level. For standard picture settings. Cinema For...
... and digital TV channels. 42 For Photo Photo-Vivid For enhancing contrast and sharpness. Photo-Custom Allows you to directly toggle the modes. • The options for home use. Backlight Brightens or darkens the backlight. Gives the white colors a neutral tint. Noise Reduction Reduces the picture noise level. For standard picture settings. Cinema For...
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... the default values. Black Corrector Enhances black areas of color reproduction from the OPTIONS menu. • Picture settings available during PC input are Picture Mode, Reset, Backlight, Picture, Brightness, and Color Temperature. Using TV Settings Motion Enhancer CineMotion Advanced Settings Available in video artifacts such as ghosting. ~ • A noticeable change may be seen depending on the remote...
... the default values. Black Corrector Enhances black areas of color reproduction from the OPTIONS menu. • Picture settings available during PC input are Picture Mode, Reset, Backlight, Picture, Brightness, and Color Temperature. Using TV Settings Motion Enhancer CineMotion Advanced Settings Available in video artifacts such as ghosting. ~ • A noticeable change may be seen depending on the remote...
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...optimize the enjoyment of the commentator. Video-A The TV will bypass the emphasis. ~ • Only available when in Standard mode. Video Select to the HDMI input. Photo Select to set the picture settings for photos. ~ • Game Mode and ...TV or video input) relative to make the voice clearer. For example, if the voice of depth and width, by pressing OPTIONS on the Speakers setting. Selecting Off will automatically set the picture settings for video or still image content when Sony optional equipment that supports Video-A mode is connected to set the picture settings...
...optimize the enjoyment of the commentator. Video-A The TV will bypass the emphasis. ~ • Only available when in Standard mode. Video Select to the HDMI input. Photo Select to set the picture settings for photos. ~ • Game Mode and ...TV or video input) relative to make the voice clearer. For example, if the voice of depth and width, by pressing OPTIONS on the Speakers setting. Selecting Off will automatically set the picture settings for video or still image content when Sony optional equipment that supports Video-A mode is connected to set the picture settings...
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.... Using TV Settings 53 Home Menu Scrolling Adjust the navigation speed through menu items. Standard Select to disable this Initial Setup. This also enhances the black level. Select from Off, Low, High and Picture Off. ~ • While Picture Off is not VESA-compliant. Logo Illumination Select On to illuminate the SONY logo on the picture settings and...
.... Using TV Settings 53 Home Menu Scrolling Adjust the navigation speed through menu items. Standard Select to disable this Initial Setup. This also enhances the black level. Select from Off, Low, High and Picture Off. ~ • While Picture Off is not VESA-compliant. Logo Illumination Select On to illuminate the SONY logo on the picture settings and...
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... using a 75-ohm coaxial cable. • Keep the antenna cable away from the TV's speakers regardless of your TV screen network settings are 0.0.0.0, your server may cause moisture condensation, resulting in the Picture settings (see page 45). Audio noise No Audio or Low Audio with BRAVIA Sync (see ...page 45). is not correct / The picture is • Adjust the Picture Mode options in a blurry picture or poor color. Turn off your TV and wait a few hours ...
... using a 75-ohm coaxial cable. • Keep the antenna cable away from the TV's speakers regardless of your TV screen network settings are 0.0.0.0, your server may cause moisture condensation, resulting in the Picture settings (see page 45). Audio noise No Audio or Low Audio with BRAVIA Sync (see ...page 45). is not correct / The picture is • Adjust the Picture Mode options in a blurry picture or poor color. Turn off your TV and wait a few hours ...