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...expose the screen to moisture condensation. In this device must be blurred or show poor color due to direct illumination or direct sunlight. Sony TV Model No. This symbol is recommended to use spot lighting directed down from the ceiling or to the presence of fire or electric ...reflective material. s To obtain the best picture, do not block the ventilation openings. It is required for a Class B digital device, pursuant to insert the plug fully into the wall outlet only one or more of the TV. CAUTION Use the following Sony TVs only with other outlet unless the blades ...
...expose the screen to moisture condensation. In this device must be blurred or show poor color due to direct illumination or direct sunlight. Sony TV Model No. This symbol is recommended to use spot lighting directed down from the ceiling or to the presence of fire or electric ...reflective material. s To obtain the best picture, do not block the ventilation openings. It is required for a Class B digital device, pursuant to insert the plug fully into the wall outlet only one or more of the TV. CAUTION Use the following Sony TVs only with other outlet unless the blades ...
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... Apple Inc., registered in accordance with one wider than the other. Picture/Sound, Power Saving) can slightly change the power consumption. are provided... 11) Only use this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of this TV (i.e. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. When a cart is...(Continued) 3 The wide blade or the third prong are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. "BRAVIA", and Sony Corporation. It meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set up, it is a trademark of "...
... Apple Inc., registered in accordance with one wider than the other. Picture/Sound, Power Saving) can slightly change the power consumption. are provided... 11) Only use this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of this TV (i.e. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. When a cart is...(Continued) 3 The wide blade or the third prong are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. "BRAVIA", and Sony Corporation. It meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set up, it is a trademark of "...
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... stand, or hold it may be sure to climb on the LCD panel. s Secure the TV to direct air conditioning; s Do not install the TV face up or down, upside down and cause injury. s Exposing the TV to seawater may cause a fire, electric shock or damage to your ... avoid pinching your head or receive bodily injury. s When carrying the TV, to avoid damage and possible fire or electric shock. INSTALLATION The TV should be taken to install the TV where it to the TV and property. The TV may cause picture distortion and/or noisy sound. (Continued) 5 5 s Electro-magnetic...
... stand, or hold it may be sure to climb on the LCD panel. s Secure the TV to direct air conditioning; s Do not install the TV face up or down, upside down and cause injury. s Exposing the TV to seawater may cause a fire, electric shock or damage to your ... avoid pinching your head or receive bodily injury. s When carrying the TV, to avoid damage and possible fire or electric shock. INSTALLATION The TV should be taken to install the TV where it to the TV and property. The TV may cause picture distortion and/or noisy sound. (Continued) 5 5 s Electro-magnetic...
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... panel Do not throw anything at the TV as specified by Sony and to achieve a high level of performance and picture quality, this condition. Have a qualified service technician dispose of the TV. Avoid direct contact with liquid or damp surfaces of the TV cracks, do not expose the LCD screen to environmental considerations. Refer all servicing...
... panel Do not throw anything at the TV as specified by Sony and to achieve a high level of performance and picture quality, this condition. Have a qualified service technician dispose of the TV. Avoid direct contact with liquid or damp surfaces of the TV cracks, do not expose the LCD screen to environmental considerations. Refer all servicing...
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...TV Controls...26 Using the Menus Overview of 10 Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio 10 Assembling the Table-Top Stand (for Wall Mounting 39 PC Input Signal Reference Chart 41 Specifications ...42 Index...44 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 9 Contents Getting Started Welcome to the World of MENU ...27 Using the Picture Settings 27 Using the...
...TV Controls...26 Using the Menus Overview of 10 Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio 10 Assembling the Table-Top Stand (for Wall Mounting 39 PC Input Signal Reference Chart 41 Specifications ...42 Index...44 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 9 Contents Getting Started Welcome to the World of MENU ...27 Using the Picture Settings 27 Using the...
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... signal, you will see pages 24, 29 and 30). 10 High-definition and standard-definition signals are transmitted with HD sources. Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio You can use the Wide Mode function of the image). You can enjoy crisp, clear images, smooth movement... sure to fit the entire screen (see black bars on the sides. When a 4:3 image is for purchasing this Sony LCD Digital Color Television. HDTV uses a wider screen than conventional standarddefinition TV. 16:9 (high-definition) source Most HDTV signals use a boxy 4:3 aspect ratio. The 16:9 fills your BRAVIA ...
... signal, you will see pages 24, 29 and 30). 10 High-definition and standard-definition signals are transmitted with HD sources. Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio You can use the Wide Mode function of the image). You can enjoy crisp, clear images, smooth movement... sure to fit the entire screen (see black bars on the sides. When a 4:3 image is for purchasing this Sony LCD Digital Color Television. HDTV uses a wider screen than conventional standarddefinition TV. 16:9 (high-definition) source Most HDTV signals use a boxy 4:3 aspect ratio. The 16:9 fills your BRAVIA ...
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.../UHF antenna (ATSC). A/B RF Switch Cable A Antenna B Rear of TV CABLE/ANTENNA Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System Use an optional A-B RF switch (not supplied) to receive optimum picture quality. This TV is strongly recommended that you choose (see page 31). 13 Getting Started ...Connecting the TV Getting Started Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can be easily affected...
.../UHF antenna (ATSC). A/B RF Switch Cable A Antenna B Rear of TV CABLE/ANTENNA Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System Use an optional A-B RF switch (not supplied) to receive optimum picture quality. This TV is strongly recommended that you choose (see page 31). 13 Getting Started ...Connecting the TV Getting Started Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can be easily affected...
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Rear of TV Shown with HDMI Connection (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) RGB IN S VIDEO Y 1 3 PB VIDEO PR L L (...DIGITAL (FIX) AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) AUDIO OUT HD cable box/ HD satellite box CATV/Satellite antenna cable HDMI cable Shown with DVI Connection Rear of TV (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) RGB IN S VIDEO Y 1 3 PB VIDEO PR L L (MONO) R R AUDIO 1 1 AUDIO 2...HD Satellite Box You can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of your TV via the HDMI or component video (with DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter) jack and connect the audio ...
Rear of TV Shown with HDMI Connection (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) RGB IN S VIDEO Y 1 3 PB VIDEO PR L L (...DIGITAL (FIX) AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) AUDIO OUT HD cable box/ HD satellite box CATV/Satellite antenna cable HDMI cable Shown with DVI Connection Rear of TV (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) RGB IN S VIDEO Y 1 3 PB VIDEO PR L L (MONO) R R AUDIO 1 1 AUDIO 2...HD Satellite Box You can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of your TV via the HDMI or component video (with DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter) jack and connect the audio ...
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.../ 480p/480i)/ L-AUDIO-R Connect to the computer before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable. If this TV displays all picture format types in a resolution of your audio or video equipment. If the picture is located on the left and right audio input jacks of 1,920 dots × 1,080 lines.... 18 Note that has S VIDEO. Provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (3) and the composite video (2/8) connections. 5 PC IN (RGB/AUDIO) Connect to use these outputs to listen to your TV's audio through your Cable or VHF/UHF antenna. * Manufactured under license ...
.../ 480p/480i)/ L-AUDIO-R Connect to the computer before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable. If this TV displays all picture format types in a resolution of your audio or video equipment. If the picture is located on the left and right audio input jacks of 1,920 dots × 1,080 lines.... 18 Note that has S VIDEO. Provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (3) and the composite video (2/8) connections. 5 PC IN (RGB/AUDIO) Connect to use these outputs to listen to your TV's audio through your Cable or VHF/UHF antenna. * Manufactured under license ...
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... Found: 0 Digital Channels Found: 0 Searching... Allow 50+ minutes for completion. POWER 1 Press to scan antenna channels as described on the TV. Allow 50+ minutes for completion. To display the Picture in the Channel settings (see page 31). If you want to start Auto Initial Setup If you do it later by... selecting the Auto Program option in your TV for the first time. Start auto program now? Press to start . If the ...
... Found: 0 Digital Channels Found: 0 Searching... Allow 50+ minutes for completion. POWER 1 Press to scan antenna channels as described on the TV. Allow 50+ minutes for completion. To display the Picture in the Channel settings (see page 31). If you want to start Auto Initial Setup If you do it later by... selecting the Auto Program option in your TV for the first time. Start auto program now? Press to start . If the ...
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...be accessed in minutes (Off, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90 or 120) that you want the TV to turn off after a few seconds. To change or customize CC Display, see "Using the Picture Settings" on and off . Press to display the MENU with 0-9 and ENT buttons to Favorites", then ...press . To cancel Sleep Timer, press SLEEP repeatedly until the TV displays the time in the Picture settings. Press to enter 2.1, press 2 , , 1 and ENT. See "Overview of MENU" on before shutting off Closed Captions (CC). For...
...be accessed in minutes (Off, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90 or 120) that you want the TV to turn off after a few seconds. To change or customize CC Display, see "Using the Picture Settings" on and off . Press to display the MENU with 0-9 and ENT buttons to Favorites", then ...press . To cancel Sleep Timer, press SLEEP repeatedly until the TV displays the time in the Picture settings. Press to enter 2.1, press 2 , , 1 and ENT. See "Overview of MENU" on before shutting off Closed Captions (CC). For...
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...Picture Settings Picture TV Picture Mode Reset Backlight Picture Brightness Color Hue Color Temp Sharpness Noise Reduction Vivid Max Max 50 60 0 Cool 18 Off Option Picture Mode Customized picture viewing Reset Backlight Picture Brightness Color Hue Color Temp White adjustment Sharpness Noise Reduction Description Vivid Select for home entertainment. Adjust to increase or decrease picture...darken the backlight. Select from High, Medium, Low and Off. 27 Recommended for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. Custom Allows you to give the white colors a bluish tint. Adjust...
...Picture Settings Picture TV Picture Mode Reset Backlight Picture Brightness Color Hue Color Temp Sharpness Noise Reduction Vivid Max Max 50 60 0 Cool 18 Off Option Picture Mode Customized picture viewing Reset Backlight Picture Brightness Color Hue Color Temp White adjustment Sharpness Noise Reduction Description Vivid Select for home entertainment. Adjust to increase or decrease picture...darken the backlight. Select from High, Medium, Low and Off. 27 Recommended for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. Custom Allows you to give the white colors a bluish tint. Adjust...
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...4:3 Default to move the position of the picture. To retain the current Wide Mode setting as channels and inputs are watching analog TV. 4:3 Default Select the default Screen Mode to use for 4:3 sources Wide Zoom Normal Full Enlarges the 4:3 picture to adjust the vertical size of the original... image as much of the picture. (Available only in its original size. When ...
...4:3 Default to move the position of the picture. To retain the current Wide Mode setting as channels and inputs are watching analog TV. 4:3 Default Select the default Screen Mode to use for 4:3 sources Wide Zoom Normal Full Enlarges the 4:3 picture to adjust the vertical size of the original... image as much of the picture. (Available only in its original size. When ...
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... sharpness on screen. For the PC Input Signal Reference Chart, see page 25). On Select to automatically switch to move the position of the picture when the TV receives an input signal from Wide Mode Auto Adjustment Phase Pitch Horizontal Center Vertical Center Power Management Normal 0 0 0 0 On TOOLS button (see ... to fill the display area, keeping its original aspect ratio. In such cases, manually adjust the options below. Full1 Select to enlarge the picture to the TV Screen PC and the PC input is selected, the PC PC Settings Settings screen appears instead of the...
... sharpness on screen. For the PC Input Signal Reference Chart, see page 25). On Select to automatically switch to move the position of the picture when the TV receives an input signal from Wide Mode Auto Adjustment Phase Pitch Horizontal Center Vertical Center Power Management Normal 0 0 0 0 On TOOLS button (see ... to fill the display area, keeping its original aspect ratio. In such cases, manually adjust the options below. Full1 Select to enlarge the picture to the TV Screen PC and the PC input is selected, the PC PC Settings Settings screen appears instead of the...
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... and apply a reverse 3-2 pulldown process. CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4 Displays a printed version of the dialogue or sound effects of your TV. Select Text, and then select either half or the whole screen (if available). CineMotion Select Auto to disable the detection. Select from Off...set to customize the following settings: Option Description Basic Allows you to Basic (digital EIA-608) or Advanced (digital EIA-708). Moving pictures will appear cleaner and more natural looking. Programming Closed Captions (CC) If you selected the Program option under Closed Captions (CC), ...
... and apply a reverse 3-2 pulldown process. CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4 Displays a printed version of the dialogue or sound effects of your TV. Select Text, and then select either half or the whole screen (if available). CineMotion Select Auto to disable the detection. Select from Off...set to customize the following settings: Option Description Basic Allows you to Basic (digital EIA-608) or Advanced (digital EIA-708). Moving pictures will appear cleaner and more natural looking. Programming Closed Captions (CC) If you selected the Program option under Closed Captions (CC), ...
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...Check if the antenna is too bright. ❑ ❑ Press PICTURE to select the desired picture mode (page 23). The TV turns off automatically. ❑ Check Power Management in the Picture settings (page 27). Select your Sony TV, please visit our website or call one channel. ❑ Perform ...Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV's memory (page 31). ❑ To receive or...
...Check if the antenna is too bright. ❑ ❑ Press PICTURE to select the desired picture mode (page 23). The TV turns off automatically. ❑ Check Power Management in the Picture settings (page 27). Select your Sony TV, please visit our website or call one channel. ❑ Perform ...Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV's memory (page 31). ❑ To receive or...
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... coaxial cable (not supplied). ❑ Keep the antenna cable away from the TV's speakers regardless of Text1-4. channels. Other Information Problem Possible Remedies No sound/Noisy sound Good picture, no text is normal for more details, check the documentation that came with ...theatrical releases). Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the TV. ❑ Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your remote...
... coaxial cable (not supplied). ❑ Keep the antenna cable away from the TV's speakers regardless of Text1-4. channels. Other Information Problem Possible Remedies No sound/Noisy sound Good picture, no text is normal for more details, check the documentation that came with ...theatrical releases). Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the TV. ❑ Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your remote...
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... the chart below. Other Information 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 Full Pixel. This affects Picture settings, Wide Mode settings, and PIP function. Other Information 41 Your PC must support one ... be detected automatically. (PC reboot may be necessary.) * The 1080p timing when applied to display on Green or Composite Sync. For the best picture quality, it is recommended to use the signals (boldfaced) in the above PC input signals to the HDMI input will be treated as a video...
... the chart below. Other Information 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 Full Pixel. This affects Picture settings, Wide Mode settings, and PIP function. Other Information 41 Your PC must support one ... be detected automatically. (PC reboot may be necessary.) * The 1080p timing when applied to display on Green or Composite Sync. For the best picture quality, it is recommended to use the signals (boldfaced) in the above PC input signals to the HDMI input will be treated as a video...
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...Horizontal Center 30 Hue 27 I Info Banner 35 Infrared Receiver (IR) 26 INPUT button 25, 26 Installing the TV on a wall 39 J JUMP button 25 L Label Channels 31 Label Video Inputs 35 Language 35 M MENU ... Rating 33 MTS 28 MUTING button 23 N Noise Reduction 27 P PC IN 18 Phase 30 Picture 27 PICTURE button 23 Picture Mode 27 Pitch 30 POWER button 24, 26 POWER LED 26 Power Management 30 Power Saving 36...Mode 28 Speaker 28 STANDBY LED 26 44 T TIMER LED 26 TOOLS button 25 Treble 28 Troubleshooting 37, 38 TV Rating 33 U U.S.A. button 23, 26 W WIDE button 24 Wide Mode 29, 30 Index 0-9 buttons 25 4:3...
...Horizontal Center 30 Hue 27 I Info Banner 35 Infrared Receiver (IR) 26 INPUT button 25, 26 Installing the TV on a wall 39 J JUMP button 25 L Label Channels 31 Label Video Inputs 35 Language 35 M MENU ... Rating 33 MTS 28 MUTING button 23 N Noise Reduction 27 P PC IN 18 Phase 30 Picture 27 PICTURE button 23 Picture Mode 27 Pitch 30 POWER button 24, 26 POWER LED 26 Power Management 30 Power Saving 36...Mode 28 Speaker 28 STANDBY LED 26 44 T TIMER LED 26 TOOLS button 25 Treble 28 Troubleshooting 37, 38 TV Rating 33 U U.S.A. button 23, 26 W WIDE button 24 Wide Mode 29, 30 Index 0-9 buttons 25 4:3...