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LCD Digital Color TV Operating Instructions KDL-46VL160 KDL-40VL160 © 2009 Sony Corporation Sony Customer Support U.S.A.: www.sony.com/tvsupport Canada: www.sony.ca/support United States 1.800.222.SONY Canada 1.877.899.SONY Please Do Not Return the Product to the Store
LCD Digital Color TV Operating Instructions KDL-46VL160 KDL-40VL160 © 2009 Sony Corporation Sony Customer Support U.S.A.: www.sony.com/tvsupport Canada: www.sony.ca/support United States 1.800.222.SONY Canada 1.877.899.SONY Please Do Not Return the Product to the Store
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... the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for the accuracy or availability of the following WALL-MOUNT BRACKET or TV-stand. Availability of digital cable television programming in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with an extension cord, receptacle or other countries. Fergason Patent Properties, LLC: U.S. Sony TV Stand Model No. Model Name Serial...
... the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for the accuracy or availability of the following WALL-MOUNT BRACKET or TV-stand. Availability of digital cable television programming in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with an extension cord, receptacle or other countries. Fergason Patent Properties, LLC: U.S. Sony TV Stand Model No. Model Name Serial...
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... diagrams. 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 Initial Setup 16 Operating the TV Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control...19 When... Using the Remote Control 19 TV Controls 19 Remote Control Button Description 20...
... diagrams. 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 Initial Setup 16 Operating the TV Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control...19 When... Using the Remote Control 19 TV Controls 19 Remote Control Button Description 20...
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...of the image). HDTV uses a wider screen than conventional standarddefinition TV. 16:9 (high-definition) source Most HDTV signals use a boxy 4:3 aspect ratio. When a 4:3 image is displayed on an HDTV, you will notice a big difference. http://www.sony.com/HDTV Canada http://www.SonyStyle.ca/hd The Four Steps to a Full ... with HD sources. ~ • You can use the Wide Mode function of the TV to adjust the 4:3 image to fit the entire screen (see pages 22, 45 and 46). 4 The 16:9 fills your new BRAVIA TV, you need access to HD programming. To experience the stunning detail of your BRAVIA...
...of the image). HDTV uses a wider screen than conventional standarddefinition TV. 16:9 (high-definition) source Most HDTV signals use a boxy 4:3 aspect ratio. When a 4:3 image is displayed on an HDTV, you will notice a big difference. http://www.sony.com/HDTV Canada http://www.SonyStyle.ca/hd The Four Steps to a Full ... with HD sources. ~ • You can use the Wide Mode function of the TV to adjust the 4:3 image to fit the entire screen (see pages 22, 45 and 46). 4 The 16:9 fills your new BRAVIA TV, you need access to HD programming. To experience the stunning detail of your BRAVIA...
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... cm) 2 3/8 inches (6 cm) Leave at least this much space around the TV as follows: Air circulation is required in a safe place until you use the Wall-Mount Bracket model designed for Canada) ~ • Inadequate air circulation can lead to overheating of the screws differ depending... is blocked. Installed on a wall. • For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that your TV or cause a fire. (Continued) 7 Getting Started 4 Use the supplied screws to attach the TV unit to the Table-Top Stand (refer to tighten at approximately 1.5 N·m, 15 ...
... cm) 2 3/8 inches (6 cm) Leave at least this much space around the TV as follows: Air circulation is required in a safe place until you use the Wall-Mount Bracket model designed for Canada) ~ • Inadequate air circulation can lead to overheating of the screws differ depending... is blocked. Installed on a wall. • For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that your TV or cause a fire. (Continued) 7 Getting Started 4 Use the supplied screws to attach the TV unit to the Table-Top Stand (refer to tighten at approximately 1.5 N·m, 15 ...
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... Support to obtain the optional Support Belt Kit by providing your TV model name. • For United States call: 1-800-488-7669 or visit: www.sony.com/accessories • For Canada call: 1-877-899-7669 Anchor the TV to the Wall Use the hardware listed below (not supplied): • M6 × 10-12 mm... anchor bolt (screwed into the top-most wall-mount holes located on the rear of the TV) • Rope or chain...
... Support to obtain the optional Support Belt Kit by providing your TV model name. • For United States call: 1-800-488-7669 or visit: www.sony.com/accessories • For Canada call: 1-877-899-7669 Anchor the TV to the Wall Use the hardware listed below (not supplied): • M6 × 10-12 mm... anchor bolt (screwed into the top-most wall-mount holes located on the rear of the TV) • Rope or chain...
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... caption options. Digital CC For both analog (EIA-608) and digital (EIA-708) closed captions when the TV is muted. To View Blocked Programs Press ENT when tuned to enter a four-digit password. or Canada for any future access into the Parental Lock settings. Off Disables CC Display. Password is necessary in...). Parental Lock Settings The Parental Lock feature allows you to block programs according to view Closed Captions (CC). See Custom Rating System Chart on the TV.
... caption options. Digital CC For both analog (EIA-608) and digital (EIA-708) closed captions when the TV is muted. To View Blocked Programs Press ENT when tuned to enter a four-digit password. or Canada for any future access into the Parental Lock settings. Off Disables CC Display. Password is necessary in...). Parental Lock Settings The Parental Lock feature allows you to block programs according to view Closed Captions (CC). See Custom Rating System Chart on the TV.
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...when tuned to clear the downloaded ratings. No programs containing digital ratings are : United States TV Rating: TV-14 MPAA: PG-13 Canada English TV Rating: 14+ French TV Rating: 13 ans+ Custom Sets ratings manually. Channel Block Allows you should select Child,... select Custom. Child Ratings permitted are: United States TV Rating: TV-Y, TV-G Canada English TV Rating: C, G MPAA: G French TV Rating: G Youth Maximum ratings permitted are: United States TV Rating: TV-PG MPAA: PG Canada English TV Rating: PG French TV Rating: 8 ans+ Young Adult Maximum ratings permitted are...
...when tuned to clear the downloaded ratings. No programs containing digital ratings are : United States TV Rating: TV-14 MPAA: PG-13 Canada English TV Rating: 14+ French TV Rating: 13 ans+ Custom Sets ratings manually. Channel Block Allows you should select Child,... select Custom. Child Ratings permitted are: United States TV Rating: TV-Y, TV-G Canada English TV Rating: C, G MPAA: G French TV Rating: G Youth Maximum ratings permitted are: United States TV Rating: TV-PG MPAA: PG Canada English TV Rating: PG French TV Rating: 8 ans+ Young Adult Maximum ratings permitted are...
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... NC-17 and X No one 17 or under allowed TV Rating Block programs by their rating, content or both Age-Based Ratings TV-Y All children TV-Y7 Directed to adults See TV Rating under 13 R Restricted viewing, parental guidance is suggested TV-14 Parents strongly cautioned TV-MA Mature audience only Content-Based Ratings FV Fantasy... and general audience PG Parental guidance suggested PG-13 Parental guidance for children under U.S.A. for details. 50 Custom Rating System Chart For Country selection of Canada: English Rating French Rating U.S.A.
... NC-17 and X No one 17 or under allowed TV Rating Block programs by their rating, content or both Age-Based Ratings TV-Y All children TV-Y7 Directed to adults See TV Rating under 13 R Restricted viewing, parental guidance is suggested TV-14 Parents strongly cautioned TV-MA Mature audience only Content-Based Ratings FV Fantasy... and general audience PG Parental guidance suggested PG-13 Parental guidance for children under U.S.A. for details. 50 Custom Rating System Chart For Country selection of Canada: English Rating French Rating U.S.A.