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...Screen system is used under license from Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or its related affiliates are not in any damages in connection with screen size measured diagonally. 2 ENERGY STAR is for the 40, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-Z5100 series models with ..., and DMex are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. It meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by one or more of Sony Corporation. "XrossMediaBar" is protected by the U.S. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of this TV. The TV Guide On Screen system is a trademark of the...
...Screen system is used under license from Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or its related affiliates are not in any damages in connection with screen size measured diagonally. 2 ENERGY STAR is for the 40, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-Z5100 series models with ..., and DMex are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. It meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by one or more of Sony Corporation. "XrossMediaBar" is protected by the U.S. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of this TV. The TV Guide On Screen system is a trademark of the...
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...below to get the most complete TV operation information available for your TV. Operating Instructions Provides general TV operation information. Safety Booklet Provides precautionary measures to setting up your TV and presents advanced customization details. The TV operation information above has been ... natural resources. 3 Access it at www.sony.com/referencebook. Reference Book Offers the most out of your TV safe. Read this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. Quick Setup Guide Provides TV setup information, illustrates sample optional equipment connection ...
...below to get the most complete TV operation information available for your TV. Operating Instructions Provides general TV operation information. Safety Booklet Provides precautionary measures to setting up your TV and presents advanced customization details. The TV operation information above has been ... natural resources. 3 Access it at www.sony.com/referencebook. Reference Book Offers the most out of your TV safe. Read this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. Quick Setup Guide Provides TV setup information, illustrates sample optional equipment connection ...
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... enclosed separately, for connecting other HD compatible external equipment Contact your new BRAVIA TV, you need access to high-definition (HD) programming. Introducing Your BRAVIA® TV Experiencing Stunning HD with your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires a source of your cable, satellite or HD...definition signal, you will notice a big difference in picture quality. The Four Steps to a Full HD Experience Set, Source, Sound, and Setup Along with Your BRAVIA TV To experience the stunning detail of HD programming, an HD sound system, and a proper connection setup. Your ...
... enclosed separately, for connecting other HD compatible external equipment Contact your new BRAVIA TV, you need access to high-definition (HD) programming. Introducing Your BRAVIA® TV Experiencing Stunning HD with your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires a source of your cable, satellite or HD...definition signal, you will notice a big difference in picture quality. The Four Steps to a Full HD Experience Set, Source, Sound, and Setup Along with Your BRAVIA TV To experience the stunning detail of HD programming, an HD sound system, and a proper connection setup. Your ...
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... weather, news, and much more from DLNA CertifiedTM networked equipment or Sony USB equipment. Introducing Your BRAVIA® TV TV Feature Highlights Your BRAVIA TV is equipped with the latest in TV technology. ➢ Broadband Internet Connectivity: BRAVIA Internet Video brings videos,...your favorite BRAVIA Internet Video and Widgets items, Photo, Music, Video content, TV channels, External Inputs, and Background TV themes for Your Favorite Items: The Favorites feature centralizes your TV (page 32). Product Support Preferences Settings Picture & Display Sound Channel & Inputs Network...
... weather, news, and much more from DLNA CertifiedTM networked equipment or Sony USB equipment. Introducing Your BRAVIA® TV TV Feature Highlights Your BRAVIA TV is equipped with the latest in TV technology. ➢ Broadband Internet Connectivity: BRAVIA Internet Video brings videos,...your favorite BRAVIA Internet Video and Widgets items, Photo, Music, Video content, TV channels, External Inputs, and Background TV themes for Your Favorite Items: The Favorites feature centralizes your TV (page 32). Product Support Preferences Settings Picture & Display Sound Channel & Inputs Network...
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... safety and to avoid damages. • Ensure your TV to consider the following while setting up your TV: • Disconnect all cables when carrying the TV. • Carry the TV with the adequate number of Operating Instructions. larger size TVs require two or more people. • Correct hand placement... You will need a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied screws to the TV unit. The designated Sony wall-mount bracket model and TV stand model name(s) are not mounting the TV to a wall, you can mount your TV has adequate ventilation, see page 16. 6 This may cause moisture ...
... safety and to avoid damages. • Ensure your TV to consider the following while setting up your TV: • Disconnect all cables when carrying the TV. • Carry the TV with the adequate number of Operating Instructions. larger size TVs require two or more people. • Correct hand placement... You will need a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied screws to the TV unit. The designated Sony wall-mount bracket model and TV stand model name(s) are not mounting the TV to a wall, you can mount your TV has adequate ventilation, see page 16. 6 This may cause moisture ...
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... Bracket All models except the 52 inch (measured diagonally) model can be mounted to a wall using the Table-Top Stand, be performed by a Sony dealer or licensed contractor. • Follow the instruction guide provided with the Wall-Mount Bracket when attaching the mounting hooks to the TV set. (Do not use the... screws that are intended for the Wall-Mount Bracket before making cable connections. If you use the Wall-Mount Bracket model designed for your TV (see page 45) and that they are mounting the 52 inch model to a wall, remove...
... Bracket All models except the 52 inch (measured diagonally) model can be mounted to a wall using the Table-Top Stand, be performed by a Sony dealer or licensed contractor. • Follow the instruction guide provided with the Wall-Mount Bracket when attaching the mounting hooks to the TV set. (Do not use the... screws that are intended for the Wall-Mount Bracket before making cable connections. If you use the Wall-Mount Bracket model designed for your TV (see page 45) and that they are mounting the 52 inch model to a wall, remove...
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... digital audio equipment that is only for video and use , connect the yellow jack to adjust the TV settings or your analog audio equipment. L (MONO)- By default, this TV will automatically detect and switch between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as component video input (COMPONENT 1). Can also be necessary...
... digital audio equipment that is only for video and use , connect the yellow jack to adjust the TV settings or your analog audio equipment. L (MONO)- By default, this TV will automatically detect and switch between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as component video input (COMPONENT 1). Can also be necessary...
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Shown with standard-definition analog programming. Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only) 75-ohm coaxial cable Rear of TV CABLE/ANTENNA under the Settings on the back of your area) along with HDMI Connection Rear of receiving unscrambled digital programming for the type of input...VHF/UHF Antenna System Use an optional A-B RF switch (not A-B RF Switch supplied) to receive optimum picture quality. Antenna B Set the Cable/Antenna setting found Rear of TV CABLE/ANTENNA • It is capable of TV CATV/Satellite antenna cable HD cable box/ HD satellite box HDMI cable 10 This...
Shown with standard-definition analog programming. Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only) 75-ohm coaxial cable Rear of TV CABLE/ANTENNA under the Settings on the back of your area) along with HDMI Connection Rear of receiving unscrambled digital programming for the type of input...VHF/UHF Antenna System Use an optional A-B RF switch (not A-B RF Switch supplied) to receive optimum picture quality. Antenna B Set the Cable/Antenna setting found Rear of TV CABLE/ANTENNA • It is capable of TV CATV/Satellite antenna cable HD cable box/ HD satellite box HDMI cable 10 This...
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... monitor for your PC according to the supported resolutions and timings indicated below. To view PC content set the output signal from the PC for more than 30 seconds, see page 9). • The TV enters the standby mode automatically when the PC is recommended to use the signals in the above chart...2 Audio cable IN (stereo mini plugs) IN 3 IN 4 S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R 2 VIDEO IN PC Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the TV, set Scene Select to Graphics, Wide Mode to Full, and Display Area to Full Pixel. • Connect the PC IN jack to the PC using an...
... monitor for your PC according to the supported resolutions and timings indicated below. To view PC content set the output signal from the PC for more than 30 seconds, see page 9). • The TV enters the standby mode automatically when the PC is recommended to use the signals in the above chart...2 Audio cable IN (stereo mini plugs) IN 3 IN 4 S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R 2 VIDEO IN PC Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the TV, set Scene Select to Graphics, Wide Mode to Full, and Display Area to Full Pixel. • Connect the PC IN jack to the PC using an...
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...at least this much space around the set. 4 inches (10 cm) Leave at temperatures below . Do not bundle the AC power cord with stand Installed on the Table-Top Stand as follows: Air circulation is blocked. Never install the TV set . Air circulation is blocked. Allow ...enough space around the set as illustrated. Avoid operating the TV at least this much space around the TV as shown below 41 °F (5 °C).
...at least this much space around the set. 4 inches (10 cm) Leave at temperatures below . Do not bundle the AC power cord with stand Installed on the Table-Top Stand as follows: Air circulation is blocked. Never install the TV set . Air circulation is blocked. Allow ...enough space around the set as illustrated. Avoid operating the TV at least this much space around the TV as shown below 41 °F (5 °C).
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... or even death. Securing the TV Sony strongly recommends taking measures to prevent the TV from Toppling ❑ Secure the TV to a wall and/or stand. ❑ Do not allow children to play or climb on furniture and TV sets. ❑ Avoid placing or hanging items on the TV. ❑ Never install the TV on: • slippery, unstable...
... or even death. Securing the TV Sony strongly recommends taking measures to prevent the TV from Toppling ❑ Secure the TV to a wall and/or stand. ❑ Do not allow children to play or climb on furniture and TV sets. ❑ Avoid placing or hanging items on the TV. ❑ Never install the TV on: • slippery, unstable...
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... previous screen, where applicable. Initial Setup Welcome! Home mode sets the TV display to navigate through the Initial Setup. To change the audio settings, access the Alternate Audio menu by pressing OPTIONS on the Settings menu. Running Initial Setup The Initial Setup screen appears when you... you receive channels from the network features included on -screen display (OSD) text. 4 Select your TV will increase the amount of time the TV is in the Language setting is available from the broadcaster. If you to move back to the online Reference Book for more appropriate...
... previous screen, where applicable. Initial Setup Welcome! Home mode sets the TV display to navigate through the Initial Setup. To change the audio settings, access the Alternate Audio menu by pressing OPTIONS on the Settings menu. Running Initial Setup The Initial Setup screen appears when you... you receive channels from the network features included on -screen display (OSD) text. 4 Select your TV will increase the amount of time the TV is in the Language setting is available from the broadcaster. If you to move back to the online Reference Book for more appropriate...
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... an HDMI connection to stop playback. You can be used to display the menu of your TV (see page 43 for a set for HDMI function (not available on and off the Theater Mode. When the TV FUNCTION button is not selected). See page 24 for HDMI equipment). Select the HDMI device and... then press SYNC MENU to control the connected equipment with the Control for a cinema-like experience and the audio will be set period of these FUNCTION buttons to ...
... an HDMI connection to stop playback. You can be used to display the menu of your TV (see page 43 for a set for HDMI function (not available on and off the Theater Mode. When the TV FUNCTION button is not selected). See page 24 for HDMI equipment). Select the HDMI device and... then press SYNC MENU to control the connected equipment with the Control for a cinema-like experience and the audio will be set period of these FUNCTION buttons to ...
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... from the Favorites menu (see page 38). qs VOL qd MUTING qf CH JUMP qd MUTING qf VOL +/- Press again or press VOL + to access TV Settings and other media and network related 9 content. qa 0-9 ENT Press 0-9 to enter 2.1, press 2 , , 1 and ENT. qa For example, to select a... the most recently viewed Internet content provider (see page 32). 7 FAVORITES Press to display Favorites menu. Press to display the XMB™ with Sony Blu-ray Disc player (BD), see page 41). (Continued) 21 the channel changes after two seconds. z REC: Press to stop recording....
... from the Favorites menu (see page 38). qs VOL qd MUTING qf CH JUMP qd MUTING qf VOL +/- Press again or press VOL + to access TV Settings and other media and network related 9 content. qa 0-9 ENT Press 0-9 to enter 2.1, press 2 , , 1 and ENT. qa For example, to select a... the most recently viewed Internet content provider (see page 32). 7 FAVORITES Press to display Favorites menu. Press to display the XMB™ with Sony Blu-ray Disc player (BD), see page 41). (Continued) 21 the channel changes after two seconds. z REC: Press to stop recording....
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...Press to Picture Off. In the MENU screen, these buttons serve as its function may indicate that the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on and off the TV. Do not put anything near the sensor or the nearby general area (as shown above), as up in... can be affected. Lights up the external inputs labels. In the MENU screen, this button serves to access TV Settings and other media and network related content. 23 TV Controls and Indicators POWER 6 CHANNEL 7 Operating the TV VOLUME 1 PIC OFF / TIMER HD SIGNAL POWER/STANDBY 8 INPUT 9 2 3 4 5 HOME q; VOLUME ...
...Press to Picture Off. In the MENU screen, these buttons serve as its function may indicate that the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on and off the TV. Do not put anything near the sensor or the nearby general area (as shown above), as up in... can be affected. Lights up the external inputs labels. In the MENU screen, this button serves to access TV Settings and other media and network related content. 23 TV Controls and Indicators POWER 6 CHANNEL 7 Operating the TV VOLUME 1 PIC OFF / TIMER HD SIGNAL POWER/STANDBY 8 INPUT 9 2 3 4 5 HOME q; VOLUME ...
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... N/A Universal VCR, DVR N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Universal SAT/CBL N/A Universal AMP/Receiver N/A AMP/RECEIVER Vol. To set to the factory default: Press SCENE, TV POWER, and simultaneously. To turn off auto backlight: Press LIGHT and MUTING simultaneously until the four FUNCTION buttons blink. The four ... VIDEO 1 or A/V Input SAT or Cable Input TV or Tuner Input Remote Control Backlight The remote control backlight can be set auto backlight: Press LIGHT and MUTING simultaneously until the TV FUNCTION button blinks. TV volume +/- Button Action Navigation Control V/v Cursor up...
... N/A Universal VCR, DVR N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Universal SAT/CBL N/A Universal AMP/Receiver N/A AMP/RECEIVER Vol. To set to the factory default: Press SCENE, TV POWER, and simultaneously. To turn off auto backlight: Press LIGHT and MUTING simultaneously until the four FUNCTION buttons blink. The four ... VIDEO 1 or A/V Input SAT or Cable Input TV or Tuner Input Remote Control Backlight The remote control backlight can be set auto backlight: Press LIGHT and MUTING simultaneously until the TV FUNCTION button blinks. TV volume +/- Button Action Navigation Control V/v Cursor up...
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... help text that describes options available within an item. Exploring the XMB™ and TV Features 29 Product Support Preferences Settings Category Picture & Display Sound Channels & Inputs Network TV Item 1 Select a Category icon using the B/b buttons. 2 Highlight an Item using...Press item. Exploring the XMB™ and TV Features Most TV functions are available from this menu screen called the TV Home Menu/XMB™ (XrossMediaBar). to access the TV Home Menu/XMB™. Settings Preferences Customize TV features to suit personal preferences Shown with Preferences...
... help text that describes options available within an item. Exploring the XMB™ and TV Features 29 Product Support Preferences Settings Category Picture & Display Sound Channels & Inputs Network TV Item 1 Select a Category icon using the B/b buttons. 2 Highlight an Item using...Press item. Exploring the XMB™ and TV Features Most TV functions are available from this menu screen called the TV Home Menu/XMB™ (XrossMediaBar). to access the TV Home Menu/XMB™. Settings Preferences Customize TV features to suit personal preferences Shown with Preferences...
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... of the channels list from Internet content providers, DLNA Certified media servers, and Sony USB Music connected equipment. Refer to the feature section for troubleshooting and TV software information. Video The TV icon provides you access to customize your TV settings and TV features for more . Refer to the feature section for quick and easy access...
... of the channels list from Internet content providers, DLNA Certified media servers, and Sony USB Music connected equipment. Refer to the feature section for troubleshooting and TV software information. Video The TV icon provides you access to customize your TV settings and TV features for more . Refer to the feature section for quick and easy access...
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... and Video Content You can also be accessed once you have set up a DLNA Certified equipment or after plugging in Sony USB equipment directly to your TV. Photo Internet content provider, page 32 DLNA Certified media server, page 33 Sony USB, page 33 Sample Images, page 33 Exploring the XMB™...; and TV Features • The items displayed may vary for each ...
... and Video Content You can also be accessed once you have set up a DLNA Certified equipment or after plugging in Sony USB equipment directly to your TV. Photo Internet content provider, page 32 DLNA Certified media server, page 33 Sony USB, page 33 Sample Images, page 33 Exploring the XMB™...; and TV Features • The items displayed may vary for each ...
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... and Network Setup (see page 18). Highlight an icon and press to your broadband home network and that your TV is connected to Favorites" on the appropriate TV or Movie Rating. The look and feel of ondemand entertainment straight to three times. Control Panel Playback Arrows indicate... resume point speed of the seek, press the corresponding button up to your BRAVIA TV. press OPTIONS to view more information on the highlighted video. • The Parental Lock function set on the TV blocks video content based on page 37. • Some Internet content providers arrange ...
... and Network Setup (see page 18). Highlight an icon and press to your broadband home network and that your TV is connected to Favorites" on the appropriate TV or Movie Rating. The look and feel of ondemand entertainment straight to three times. Control Panel Playback Arrows indicate... resume point speed of the seek, press the corresponding button up to your BRAVIA TV. press OPTIONS to view more information on the highlighted video. • The Parental Lock function set on the TV blocks video content based on page 37. • Some Internet content providers arrange ...