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...Contents Welcome to the World of BRAVIA® HDTV The Four Steps to Music 39 Watching TV 39 Accessing External Inputs 39 Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB 40 TV Settings Descriptions 41 Product Support 41 Clock/Timers Settings 41 Picture Settings 42 Sound Settings 44 Screen...Time Out 26 Reset the Remote Control 26 Manufacturer's Code List 27 Sony Equipment Codes 27 Other Manufacturer Equipment Codes.........27 Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control 28 Exploring Fun Features Favorites 29 Displaying Favorites 29 Navigating Favorites 29 Adding to Favorites 29 ...
...Contents Welcome to the World of BRAVIA® HDTV The Four Steps to Music 39 Watching TV 39 Accessing External Inputs 39 Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB 40 TV Settings Descriptions 41 Product Support 41 Clock/Timers Settings 41 Picture Settings 42 Sound Settings 44 Screen...Time Out 26 Reset the Remote Control 26 Manufacturer's Code List 27 Sony Equipment Codes 27 Other Manufacturer Equipment Codes.........27 Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control 28 Exploring Fun Features Favorites 29 Displaying Favorites 29 Navigating Favorites 29 Adding to Favorites 29 ...
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...can also be selected from the vertical Category Object Bar from the External Inputs. TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is an easy way to access the TV settings for the 40 and 46 inch BRAVIA KDL-VL160 series models with screen size measured diagonally. 5 Your ... listen to music files via USB or add music to a slideshow (see page 33). • TV Channels: TV Guide On Screen™ and available channels are displayed on your remote control to certain features, settings, and functionalities of Energy. It meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set up, it is ENERGY...
...can also be selected from the vertical Category Object Bar from the External Inputs. TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is an easy way to access the TV settings for the 40 and 46 inch BRAVIA KDL-VL160 series models with screen size measured diagonally. 5 Your ... listen to music files via USB or add music to a slideshow (see page 33). • TV Channels: TV Guide On Screen™ and available channels are displayed on your remote control to certain features, settings, and functionalities of Energy. It meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set up, it is ENERGY...
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... as default audio for available channels from a cable box or satellite receiver without using your TV Guide On Screen Setup When the Initial Setup is free of TV programming. This TV features an electronic program guide. Select to continue. Alternate Audio is obtained by pressing OPTIONS on ...to fully receive the program listing information. • Once the program information is only available for the TV to use the TV Guide On Screen. ~ • Enabling the TV Guide On Screen feature will see page 45). 4 Set the date and time. English Español Français ...
... as default audio for available channels from a cable box or satellite receiver without using your TV Guide On Screen Setup When the Initial Setup is free of TV programming. This TV features an electronic program guide. Select to continue. Alternate Audio is obtained by pressing OPTIONS on ...to fully receive the program listing information. • Once the program information is only available for the TV to use the TV Guide On Screen. ~ • Enabling the TV Guide On Screen feature will see page 45). 4 Set the date and time. English Español Français ...
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...press either B/b on page 53. s To Run Initial Setup Again or Auto Program at a Later Time Select the Initial Setup feature from the beginning when the TV is turned back on. • Auto Program may be canceled while the channels are being scanned. HDMI Settings General Setup Settings ...Initial Setup TV s To Add Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as described on page 47. (Useful for antenna installations.) ~ • If you accidentally turn off the TV during the Initial Setup process, the Initial Setup will restart ...
...press either B/b on page 53. s To Run Initial Setup Again or Auto Program at a Later Time Select the Initial Setup feature from the beginning when the TV is turned back on. • Auto Program may be canceled while the channels are being scanned. HDMI Settings General Setup Settings ...Initial Setup TV s To Add Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as described on page 47. (Useful for antenna installations.) ~ • If you accidentally turn off the TV during the Initial Setup process, the Initial Setup will restart ...
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...equipment). Press to operate the corresponding equipment. DMX-NV1). See your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for "Programming the Remote Control". The FUNCTION button indicator lights up in about.... ADVANCE: Press to advance forward a set period of these FUNCTION buttons to access features in all Control for the device mode the remote control is selected, the buttons can... press one of time. Remote Control Button Description 1 2 3 4 DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP 5 6 THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE...
...equipment). Press to operate the corresponding equipment. DMX-NV1). See your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for "Programming the Remote Control". The FUNCTION button indicator lights up in about.... ADVANCE: Press to advance forward a set period of these FUNCTION buttons to access features in all Control for the device mode the remote control is selected, the buttons can... press one of time. Remote Control Button Description 1 2 3 4 DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP 5 6 THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE...
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... focus/highlight. wh V/v/B/b Press V/v/B/b to move the small window showing current program to a different location on the screen. ~ • With the Freeze feature active, some features are available in Options only when digital ratings or alternate audio streams are unavailable. • While the Freeze...See 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, and On...
... focus/highlight. wh V/v/B/b Press V/v/B/b to move the small window showing current program to a different location on the screen. ~ • With the Freeze feature active, some features are available in Options only when digital ratings or alternate audio streams are unavailable. • While the Freeze...See 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, and On...
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... the TV Indicators ... above), as its function may be affected. 7 SONY Logo The Sony logo will illuminate when the TV is set , this may be affected. 3 PIC...this LED will remain lit even if the TV is activated. You can turn off . For details, see contacting Sony information on . 6 (IR) Infrared ...Receives IR signals from the remote control. If the LED blinks in green when the TV is ...Receiver anything near the sensor, as its function may indicate that the TV needs servicing (see page 41 (Timer) and page 53 (Picture Off...
... the TV Indicators ... above), as its function may be affected. 7 SONY Logo The Sony logo will illuminate when the TV is set , this may be affected. 3 PIC...this LED will remain lit even if the TV is activated. You can turn off . For details, see contacting Sony information on . 6 (IR) Infrared ...Receives IR signals from the remote control. If the LED blinks in green when the TV is ...Receiver anything near the sensor, as its function may indicate that the TV needs servicing (see page 41 (Timer) and page 53 (Picture Off...
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...from Favorites (see page 53). 29 Recently viewed items are automatically saved into Favorites as a factory default. Exploring Fun Features Background TV Photos Music Recently viewed channels and inputs Saved channel or external input ~ • The first time you enter Favorites,... the recently viewed channels and inputs are highlighted. • Background TV themes, built-in Favorites and press OPTIONS, then select Clear Recently Viewed. Displaying Favorites Press FAVORITES. Exploring Fun Features Favorites With Favorites, you can manage your Favorites to factory default ...
...from Favorites (see page 53). 29 Recently viewed items are automatically saved into Favorites as a factory default. Exploring Fun Features Background TV Photos Music Recently viewed channels and inputs Saved channel or external input ~ • The first time you enter Favorites,... the recently viewed channels and inputs are highlighted. • Background TV themes, built-in Favorites and press OPTIONS, then select Clear Recently Viewed. Displaying Favorites Press FAVORITES. Exploring Fun Features Favorites With Favorites, you can manage your Favorites to factory default ...
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... connected and configured to an active network (see page 52). • The TV can display a maximum photo file size of 8 megabytes from Sony USB connected equipment and DLNA Certified media servers. Button OPTIONS RETURN To do ... Photo The Photo feature allows easy access to highlight a file or folder and select (shown below with...
... connected and configured to an active network (see page 52). • The TV can display a maximum photo file size of 8 megabytes from Sony USB connected equipment and DLNA Certified media servers. Button OPTIONS RETURN To do ... Photo The Photo feature allows easy access to highlight a file or folder and select (shown below with...
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Exploring Fun Features Pressing OPTIONS while displaying a photo will be stored in a List View. Music Listen to music MP3 files directly from Favorites see page 32. • Photos cannot be displayed in the TV. USB Samples Music USB 4 Music files and folders will display the... For Display Size, Playback Method, Photo Settings, Start Slideshow, Rotate and Save, Delete, Information, Add to Favorites, and Remove from a Sony connected USB equipment (not supplied) or add music to make sound adjustments (see page 42 Picture Adjustments). Photo Options menu Picture Adjustments Select ...
Exploring Fun Features Pressing OPTIONS while displaying a photo will be stored in a List View. Music Listen to music MP3 files directly from Favorites see page 32. • Photos cannot be displayed in the TV. USB Samples Music USB 4 Music files and folders will display the... For Display Size, Playback Method, Photo Settings, Start Slideshow, Rotate and Save, Delete, Information, Add to Favorites, and Remove from a Sony connected USB equipment (not supplied) or add music to make sound adjustments (see page 42 Picture Adjustments). Photo Options menu Picture Adjustments Select ...
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...information will time out in approximately 5 minutes when no action is taken. TV Guide On Screen System Components TV Guide Video Logo Window Clock Current Service Label Service Bar Info Icon Info Box Time Slot Exploring Fun Features Panel Menu/Panel Ad Channel Logo/Number Title HDTV Show Icon ~ ...8226; Image shown above includes digital channels, which may be available in the Info Box. Use your choice. The TV Guide will appear in some areas. Press ...
...information will time out in approximately 5 minutes when no action is taken. TV Guide On Screen System Components TV Guide Video Logo Window Clock Current Service Label Service Bar Info Icon Info Box Time Slot Exploring Fun Features Panel Menu/Panel Ad Channel Logo/Number Title HDTV Show Icon ~ ...8226; Image shown above includes digital channels, which may be available in the Info Box. Use your choice. The TV Guide will appear in some areas. Press ...
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... display photos and play videos and music from the XMB™. Exploring Fun Features Using BRAVIA® SyncTM with Control for HDMI The BRAVIA Sync function on this TV communicates with other equipment input may be significantly different; When a Sony A/V receiver with BRAVIA Sync is capable of the A/V receiver with Control for HDMI...
... display photos and play videos and music from the XMB™. Exploring Fun Features Using BRAVIA® SyncTM with Control for HDMI The BRAVIA Sync function on this TV communicates with other equipment input may be significantly different; When a Sony A/V receiver with BRAVIA Sync is capable of the A/V receiver with Control for HDMI...
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...P&P Supported Inputs In main window In sub window Video 1/2/3 Component 1/2 HDMI IN 1/2/3/4 (except PC timing) TV channel (CABLE/ ANTENNA) DMPORT ~ • To swap audio in P&P mode, use the P&P/PIP features. • P&P is not available with 1080/24p video format. • Closed Captions (CC) is available ... Press V/v to highlight P&P or PIP and press . or pressing JUMP to switch to the previously viewed channel. Using P&P and PIP Features This TV comes with the P&P and PIP features which allow you are in), and press to exit. ~ • You may also press RETURN while in these...
...P&P Supported Inputs In main window In sub window Video 1/2/3 Component 1/2 HDMI IN 1/2/3/4 (except PC timing) TV channel (CABLE/ ANTENNA) DMPORT ~ • To swap audio in P&P mode, use the P&P/PIP features. • P&P is not available with 1080/24p video format. • Closed Captions (CC) is available ... Press V/v to highlight P&P or PIP and press . or pressing JUMP to switch to the previously viewed channel. Using P&P and PIP Features This TV comes with the P&P and PIP features which allow you are in), and press to exit. ~ • You may also press RETURN while in these...
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...The available options vary depending on your convenience (see page 33). TV External Inputs Watching TV Navigate through the channel list or select the TV Guide On Screen icon located at the top of TV features. Settings Sound Screen The XMB™ is shown here with ...Clock/Timers The XMB™ displays the Media Category icons (horizontally) and available features (vertically) within the highlighted icon. Channel TV Media Category Icons Settings Photo Adjusting TV Settings Customize the TV settings with Settings highlighted. Listening to Music Music Listen to music or add a...
...The available options vary depending on your convenience (see page 33). TV External Inputs Watching TV Navigate through the channel list or select the TV Guide On Screen icon located at the top of TV features. Settings Sound Screen The XMB™ is shown here with ...Clock/Timers The XMB™ displays the Media Category icons (horizontally) and available features (vertically) within the highlighted icon. Channel TV Media Category Icons Settings Photo Adjusting TV Settings Customize the TV settings with Settings highlighted. Listening to Music Music Listen to music or add a...
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... highlighted. 5 Press or V/v to select the highlighted item. 6 Press RETURN or HOME to select a Media Category icon. DMPORT PC under HDMI 1-4 the TV icon. Settings Available TV settings and features are Component 1-2 listed under the External Inputs icon. 3 Press V/v to move within the Category Object Bar. (The Category Object Bar shown below is...
... highlighted. 5 Press or V/v to select the highlighted item. 6 Press RETURN or HOME to select a Media Category icon. DMPORT PC under HDMI 1-4 the TV icon. Settings Available TV settings and features are Component 1-2 listed under the External Inputs icon. 3 Press V/v to move within the Category Object Bar. (The Category Object Bar shown below is...
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...Sony Signal Diagnostics Software Update Sony contact information is available from the TV are displayed here. To view the current software version and check for software updates, the network must be connected directly to the TV and have the TV tune to view the diagnostics information for the current signal. Using TV...current day and time (date, hour, minutes, and AM/PM). The Timer feature will allow setting the following: Day of a cable box). • The broadcast download is performed while the TV is off automatically. Press V/v to choose the new version (if available) and...
...Sony Signal Diagnostics Software Update Sony contact information is available from the TV are displayed here. To view the current software version and check for software updates, the network must be connected directly to the TV and have the TV tune to view the diagnostics information for the current signal. Using TV...current day and time (date, hour, minutes, and AM/PM). The Timer feature will allow setting the following: Day of a cable box). • The broadcast download is performed while the TV is off automatically. Press V/v to choose the new version (if available) and...
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.... This setting is set to reduce blur. Standard Provides smooth picture movement. Off Turns off CineMotion. ~ • The CineMotion feature can also be similar to enhance the smoothness of the picture. Select for each input (except PC IN). (Continued) 43 Activates... to the original film. Clear White Emphasizes white and light colors. Makes colors more vivid and reproduces clear skin tones. Using TV Settings Motion Enhancer CineMotion Advanced Settings Available in detail. ~ • Picture settings for Contrast Enhancer) dark picture scenes. Black ...
.... This setting is set to reduce blur. Standard Provides smooth picture movement. Off Turns off CineMotion. ~ • The CineMotion feature can also be similar to enhance the smoothness of the picture. Select for each input (except PC IN). (Continued) 43 Activates... to the original film. Clear White Emphasizes white and light colors. Makes colors more vivid and reproduces clear skin tones. Using TV Settings Motion Enhancer CineMotion Advanced Settings Available in detail. ~ • Picture settings for Contrast Enhancer) dark picture scenes. Black ...
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...Selecting Off will automatically set the picture settings for video or still image content when Sony optional equipment that supports Video-A mode is set separately for photos. ~ • Game Mode and Video/Photo Optimizer features are watching a sports program, you can turn down this setting to soften the ...picture settings for each external input (except PC IN). Video Select to On. Volume Offset Adjusts the volume level of the current input (TV or video input) relative to set the picture settings for the amount of boost you desire. For example, if the voice of human ...
...Selecting Off will automatically set the picture settings for video or still image content when Sony optional equipment that supports Video-A mode is set separately for photos. ~ • Game Mode and Video/Photo Optimizer features are watching a sports program, you can turn down this setting to soften the ...picture settings for each external input (except PC IN). Video Select to On. Volume Offset Adjusts the volume level of the current input (TV or video input) relative to set the picture settings for the amount of boost you desire. For example, if the voice of human ...
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...the 16:9 picture in stereo. Choose a Wide Mode from the broadcaster. Audio System Select this mode to use the TV speakers for HD channels with the Alternate Audio feature. Audio Out Easy control of volume adjustment Fixed Select to fix the audio output and allow you to you have ...no SAP signal is present, the TV remains in its original size. Normal Displays the 4:3 picture in Stereo mode. On ...
...the 16:9 picture in stereo. Choose a Wide Mode from the broadcaster. Audio System Select this mode to use the TV speakers for HD channels with the Alternate Audio feature. Audio Out Easy control of volume adjustment Fixed Select to fix the audio output and allow you to you have ...no SAP signal is present, the TV remains in its original size. Normal Displays the 4:3 picture in Stereo mode. On ...
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... fill the screen, while maintaining its original aspect ratio. Press B/b to adjust the Horizontal positioning. ~ • Screen Position feature is useful if the TV is connected to game equipment. • Vertical position is available only when Wide Mode is automatically replaced with PC signal connected ...to HDMI input. 46 Screen settings for the PC input. H Center Allows you change channels (or inputs), Wide Mode is set...
... fill the screen, while maintaining its original aspect ratio. Press B/b to adjust the Horizontal positioning. ~ • Screen Position feature is useful if the TV is connected to game equipment. • Vertical position is available only when Wide Mode is automatically replaced with PC signal connected ...to HDMI input. 46 Screen settings for the PC input. H Center Allows you change channels (or inputs), Wide Mode is set...