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Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at temperatures below . Refer to them whenever you call upon such changed settings, the power consumption may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must be determined by the U.S. Operation is required for TV installations. Pursuant to which possibly could exceed the limits required for help. Availability of digital cable television programming in your Sony dealer regarding this TV (i.e. To...
Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at temperatures below . Refer to them whenever you call upon such changed settings, the power consumption may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must be determined by the U.S. Operation is required for TV installations. Pursuant to which possibly could exceed the limits required for help. Availability of digital cable television programming in your Sony dealer regarding this TV (i.e. To...
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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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... 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-VL150 series models with Your BRAVIA The quality of the signal it at www.sony.com/referencebook. Introducing Your New BRAVIA® Welcome to HD programming. Quick Setup Guide Provides TV setup information, illustrates sample optional equipment connection diagrams. Reference Book Offers the most out of your cable or satellite provider for information on your BRAVIA TV is for your TV with minimal customizations. Your BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD programming...
... 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-VL150 series models with Your BRAVIA The quality of the signal it at www.sony.com/referencebook. Introducing Your New BRAVIA® Welcome to HD programming. Quick Setup Guide Provides TV setup information, illustrates sample optional equipment connection diagrams. Reference Book Offers the most out of your cable or satellite provider for information on your BRAVIA TV is for your TV with minimal customizations. Your BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD programming...
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... black bars on your BRAVIA screen, maintaining a crisp, clear, vivid picture. 4:3 (standard-definition) source Most standard-definition signals use a boxy 4:3 aspect ratio. 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...
... black bars on your BRAVIA screen, maintaining a crisp, clear, vivid picture. 4:3 (standard-definition) source Most standard-definition signals use a boxy 4:3 aspect ratio. 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...
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... Your TV Some TV models are not mounting the TV to a wall, you will need to attach the Table-Top Stand. You will need a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied screws to complete the task. Be sure to consider the following while setting up your TV has adequate ventilation if it is installed against a wall or in an enclosed area. • For best picture quality, do not expose the screen...
... Your TV Some TV models are not mounting the TV to a wall, you will need to attach the Table-Top Stand. You will need a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied screws to complete the task. Be sure to consider the following while setting up your TV has adequate ventilation if it is installed against a wall or in an enclosed area. • For best picture quality, do not expose the screen...
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... also connect the audio L and 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. Locating Inputs and Outputs Rear Panel 1 Side Panel 9 PC IN RGB Getting Started 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 6 AC IN CABLE/ANTENNA 2 34 5 7 8 For models KDL...
... also connect the audio L and 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. Locating Inputs and Outputs Rear Panel 1 Side Panel 9 PC IN RGB Getting Started 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 6 AC IN CABLE/ANTENNA 2 34 5 7 8 For models KDL...
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... side panel of the TV. Can also be necessary to use for : • High quality picture performances • Combination of a digital audio equipment that is necessary. VIDEO IN 2 input is located on your PC to the Quick Setup Guide for connection To view 480p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p formats, an HDMI or Component video (YPBPR) is PCM optical OUT (OPTICAL) compatible. 7 AC IN Connects the supplied AC power cord. (For KDL-46VL150 and KDL-52VL150 models.) 8 CABLE/ ANTENNA RF input that connects...
... side panel of the TV. Can also be necessary to use for : • High quality picture performances • Combination of a digital audio equipment that is necessary. VIDEO IN 2 input is located on your PC to the Quick Setup Guide for connection To view 480p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p formats, an HDMI or Component video (YPBPR) is PCM optical OUT (OPTICAL) compatible. 7 AC IN Connects the supplied AC power cord. (For KDL-46VL150 and KDL-52VL150 models.) 8 CABLE/ ANTENNA RF input that connects...
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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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... the online Reference Book. • Select your language: ~ • If you turn on the TV for this initial setup, you use both cable without a box and antenna connections, use an A-B RF switch (not supplied). "Retail" optimizes the picture for the screen display. 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. Push...
... the online Reference Book. • Select your language: ~ • If you turn on the TV for this initial setup, you use both cable without a box and antenna connections, use an A-B RF switch (not supplied). "Retail" optimizes the picture for the screen display. 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. Push...
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... enable or disable the Info Banner by an HDMI connection to your BRAVIA Sync audio system. To change or customize the CC display, see page 15 for details. 5 WIDE Press repeatedly to turn on and off the Theater Mode. m (fast reverse): Press to turn on and off the Closed Captions (CC). Use them as a reference when operating the TV. SYNC MENU: Displays the menu of the current program you...
... enable or disable the Info Banner by an HDMI connection to your BRAVIA Sync audio system. To change or customize the CC display, see page 15 for details. 5 WIDE Press repeatedly to turn on and off the Theater Mode. m (fast reverse): Press to turn on and off the Closed Captions (CC). Use them as a reference when operating the TV. SYNC MENU: Displays the menu of the current program you...
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... vary based on your TV. • Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your batteries and make sure that they are correctly inserted. 13 qj JUMP 9 0 qh Description Press 0-9 to jump back and forth between the remote control and the IR sensor on current input and content. Press to display a list of External Inputs and TV mode. To toggle through the inputs, press V/v. Operating the TV DISPLAY CC POWER Button...
... vary based on your TV. • Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your batteries and make sure that they are correctly inserted. 13 qj JUMP 9 0 qh Description Press 0-9 to jump back and forth between the remote control and the IR sensor on current input and content. Press to display a list of External Inputs and TV mode. To toggle through the inputs, press V/v. Operating the TV DISPLAY CC POWER Button...
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... 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. When the timer is set . For details, see "Using the Menus" on . 5 POWER Press to display the list of external inputs. If the LED blinks in the PC input (see contacting Sony information on and off . Press to display menu with TV functions and settings (see the online...
... 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. When the timer is set . For details, see "Using the Menus" on . 5 POWER Press to display the list of external inputs. If the LED blinks in the PC input (see contacting Sony information on and off . Press to display menu with TV functions and settings (see the online...
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To connect Sony equipment with Control for HDMI Use an HDMI cable that supports BRAVIA Sync. For other equipment, refer to its operating instructions. If the device does not support this TV's Control for HDMI function must be set up in the Quick Setup Guide provided with the TV documentation. Adding to Favorites 1 Press TOOLS to add the current channel or input while you are available after you turn off the TV. • The TV will...
To connect Sony equipment with Control for HDMI Use an HDMI cable that supports BRAVIA Sync. For other equipment, refer to its operating instructions. If the device does not support this TV's Control for HDMI function must be set up in the Quick Setup Guide provided with the TV documentation. Adding to Favorites 1 Press TOOLS to add the current channel or input while you are available after you turn off the TV. • The TV will...
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... 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. How to set to the Screen menu. Changing the Wide Screen Mode Press WIDE repeatedly to select the screen display of your TV channels from high-definition source such as component video input, HDMI input and digital TV. • Full Pixel is available only for 720p, 1080i and 1080p formats excluding Cable/Antenna input...
... 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. How to set to the Screen menu. Changing the Wide Screen Mode Press WIDE repeatedly to select the screen display of your TV channels from high-definition source such as component video input, HDMI input and digital TV. • Full Pixel is available only for 720p, 1080i and 1080p formats excluding Cable/Antenna input...
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PC and HDMI Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the TV, set the output signal from the PC according to eliminate horizontal lines of the picture when the TV receives an input signal from the connected PC. 17 Standard VGA VESA Guidelines VESA Guidelines VESA VESA VESA CEA-861 • Adjust Phase to the chart below. Signals VGA SVGA XGA WXGA SXGA HDTV ~ Resolution Horizontal × Vertical (Pixel) (Line) 640 ×...
PC and HDMI Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the TV, set the output signal from the PC according to eliminate horizontal lines of the picture when the TV receives an input signal from the connected PC. 17 Standard VGA VESA Guidelines VESA Guidelines VESA VESA VESA CEA-861 • Adjust Phase to the chart below. Signals VGA SVGA XGA WXGA SXGA HDTV ~ Resolution Horizontal × Vertical (Pixel) (Line) 640 ×...
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... the Internet or from USB connected memory device as still images and slideshows. Gently insert your USB memory device into the USB port to display your picture and music files on screen. USB Equipment Functionality Sony cannot guarantee or assure the USB functionality on a computer • Use of audio clips processed on this TV is designed to be compatible with all data stored on the side TV panel...
... the Internet or from USB connected memory device as still images and slideshows. Gently insert your USB memory device into the USB port to display your picture and music files on screen. USB Equipment Functionality Sony cannot guarantee or assure the USB functionality on a computer • Use of audio clips processed on this TV is designed to be compatible with all data stored on the side TV panel...
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... like screen size. Picture Sound Screen Channel USB Lock Setup On Picture Menu, you to move back to power consumption. • Many of image you see the online Reference Book. • Sleep can adjust the picture you to suit your TV come with help texts on your audio preference. Use the Wide Mode option or use the CH+/button or even label channels or inputs. Parental Lock Menu allows you to change the settings related to the previous screen. The Screen Menu allows...
... like screen size. Picture Sound Screen Channel USB Lock Setup On Picture Menu, you to move back to power consumption. • Many of image you see the online Reference Book. • Sleep can adjust the picture you to suit your TV come with help texts on your audio preference. Use the Wide Mode option or use the CH+/button or even label channels or inputs. Parental Lock Menu allows you to change the settings related to the previous screen. The Screen Menu allows...
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... the remote control's operation. • To reset the TV to factory default settings: ❑ Turn on securing the TV section or use a Sony designed wall mount bracket to mount the TV to wall. Follow the instruction provided in the online Reference Book on the TV. Release the V button. ❑ Select Product Support option under Setup menu and select OK on the TV set. Press and hold down the V button on the remote, press the POWER button on Return settings to factory defaults. This password clears...
... the remote control's operation. • To reset the TV to factory default settings: ❑ Turn on securing the TV section or use a Sony designed wall mount bracket to mount the TV to wall. Follow the instruction provided in the online Reference Book on the TV. Release the V button. ❑ Select Product Support option under Setup menu and select OK on the TV set. Press and hold down the V button on the remote, press the POWER button on Return settings to factory defaults. This password clears...
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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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... 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, described 8 CC button 12 CH +/- Power and others KDL-40SL150 KDL-46VL150 KDL-52VL150 Power requirement Power consumption in use (maximum) in standby 120 V AC, 60 Hz 200 W All models less than 1 W. 245 W 300 W Screen size (inches measured diagonally) Display resolution Speaker/Full range (2) (mm) (inches) Dimensions (W × H × D)(mm) with stand (inches) without stand (mm) (inches) wall-mount hole pattern (mm) wall-mount screw size (mm) Mass with stand...
... 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, described 8 CC button 12 CH +/- Power and others KDL-40SL150 KDL-46VL150 KDL-52VL150 Power requirement Power consumption in use (maximum) in standby 120 V AC, 60 Hz 200 W All models less than 1 W. 245 W 300 W Screen size (inches measured diagonally) Display resolution Speaker/Full range (2) (mm) (inches) Dimensions (W × H × D)(mm) with stand (inches) without stand (mm) (inches) wall-mount hole pattern (mm) wall-mount screw size (mm) Mass with stand...