Sony KDL-40V4100 Support Question
Sony KDL-40V4100 Support Question
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Question posted by tedsturgill on January 18th, 2012
Where Do I Find The Best Picture Settings For My Tv
i have a sony bravia KDL-40V4100 and am looking for the best 1080p picture quality settings.
directions of where to go and what to set each level of each category at.
thanks
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Related Sony KDL-40V4100 Manual Pages
Operating Instructions - Page 3
... 6 Preparation for HDMI 25
How to a Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup 4
Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio 4
TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar)..........5
Getting Started
1. Contents
Welcome to the World of optional equipment connection diagrams.
Customer Support http://www.sony.com/tvsupport Canada http://www.sony.ca/support On-line Registration United States http...
Operating Instructions - Page 4
... stunning detail of your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a source of HD programming and proper setup connections. http://www.sony.com/HDTV Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/hd
The Four Steps to -height ratio of the image).
The picture quality may not be as sharp as the quality of the signal...
Operating Instructions - Page 5
... easy way to access the TV settings for the 32 class, 37, 40, 42, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-XBR6, V and W series models with screen size measured diagonally. Your BRAVIA TV is a joint program of these government agencies, designed to display the XMB™.
Press the HOME button on the vertical Category Object Bar.
• External Inputs...
Operating Instructions - Page 6
...TV stand (each sold separately). For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that you install the TV...LCD panel or the frame around the screen.
• Be careful to not pinch your fingers in the accessory bag. Table-Top Stand
Screws
TV Unit
2 Place the Table-Top Stand on a level and
stable surface.
• Lift the TV by placing your palm directly underneath the panel...
Operating Instructions - Page 8
... below . Consider the following for best picture quality
• Do not expose the screen to evaporate before powering on the wall
4 inches (10 cm)
11 7/8 inches
(30 cm)
4 inches (10 cm)
4 inches (10 cm)
Leave at least this much space around the set. Should this much space around the set as follows:
Air circulation is...
Operating Instructions - Page 11
...cable.
• If the picture is PCM/Dolby* OUT (OPTICAL...TV and any HDMI-equipped A/V equipment.
"Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Screen settings ...on your A/V equipment.
~
• If you are connected, S VIDEO signal has priority.
VIDEO IN 2/3 VIDEO/L(MONO)AUDIO-R
2 COMPONENT IN 1/2 (1080p... VIDEO are connecting the optional BRAVIA external module (DMex).
6 ...
Operating Instructions - Page 12
.../Satellite antenna cable
12 For the best possible picture, make sure you connect this equipment to your TV via the HDMI or component video ...TV
B
CABLE/ANTENNA
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• Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to switch between the cable and over-the-air antenna programming, as indicated below. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can be easily affected by subscribing to receive optimum picture quality...
Operating Instructions - Page 14
... 60 Hz vertical frequency will be detected automatically. (PC reboot may be necessary.)
14
* The 1080p timing when applied to the HDMI input will be connected to a PC with a DVI or HDMI... the television.
• For the best picture quality, it is recommended to HD15 cable as a video timing and not PC timing. PC Input Signal Reference Chart
After connecting the PC to the TV, set Picture Mode ...
Operating Instructions - Page 19
...the amount of your TV (see page 25 for HDMI equipment). Select the HDMI device and then press SYNC MENU to play a program in fast
forward mode. The picture settings will be set for a cinema-... 5, PLAY and CH+ buttons have a tactile dot. SYNC MENU: Press once to pause playback. Your BRAVIA Sync audio system must be switched to turn on all Control for HDMI equipment). You can select the
...
Operating Instructions - Page 20
...dealer or
www.sony.com/bravia for more ...TV Settings, TV channels and External Inputs list (see pages 5 and 29). Product Support Clock/Timers
Settings
Sound
Screen
qg
Channel
TV
qh 9 DMex
Press to
0
restore the sound. Press again or press VOL + to access features in all regions. Press to a different location on and off the TV. Freeze
qs
Current
Frozen
program
picture...
Operating Instructions - Page 21
...
ql
Digital Rating
See page 39
Background TV
See page 25
Device Control
See page 41
ql PICTURE
~
• The Digital Rating and Alternate Audio options will
appear in Options only when digital ratings or alternate
audio streams are available in the Picture settings.
Menu Item
Reference Page
Picture Adjustments
See page 32
Sound Adjustments...
Operating Instructions - Page 23
... when the timer is set , this may be affected.
3 PIC OFF/ TIMER LED
Lights up in green when the Picture Off feature is available only for details see page 31 (Timer) and page 42 (Picture Off).
4 STANDBY LED
Lights up in green when the TV is turned on.
7 SONY Logo Illumination
The Sony logo will remain...
Operating Instructions - Page 30
... the XMB™.
2
Press B/b to exit.
30
TV Guide On Screen and available channels are listed under the External Inputs icon.
3
Press V/v to move within the Category Object Bar.
(The Category Object Bar shown below is for Settings.)
Product Support (page 31)
Clock/Timers (page 31)
Picture (page 32)
Sound (page 34)
Screen (page 35...
Operating Instructions - Page 32
... to directly toggle the modes.
• The options for home entertainment. Color
Increases or decreases color intensity.
Recommended for Picture Mode may vary depending on the screen. Reset
Resets the current settings to store your photo album. Hue
Increases or decreases the green tones.
Photo-Custom Allows you to the default values. Picture Settings
Picture Adjustments...
Operating Instructions - Page 33
... engine to disable this setting when the High and Standard settings result in the following Picture Modes: Standard, Cinema, Custom, Photo-Standard, Photo-Original, and Photo-Custom. Video-A
The TV will be set the picture settings for each input (except PC IN). Standard
Provides smoother picture movement for video or still image content when Sony optional equipment that supports...
Operating Instructions - Page 35
... off the Auto Wide option.
Normal
Displays the 4:3 picture in its original aspect ratio.
Zoom
Select to enlarge the picture horizontally and vertically to fill the screen when the original
source is only available with 720p, 1080i, 1080p and 1080/24p sources. Using TV Settings
Screen Settings
Wide Mode
Auto Wide 4:3 Default Select the default screen...
Operating Instructions - Page 42
...enhances the black level. Press other ...KDL-W
series. General Setup Settings
Language
Select the language of your TV to factory settings...TV to automatically adjust the backlight brightness based on the front panel or select Off to exit from the broadcaster). Mode 2
Select to display when tuning.
Logo Illumination
Select On to illuminate the SONY logo on the picture settings...
Operating Instructions - Page 43
... 1-877-899-SONY(7669) for Canadian Support
Condition
No picture No picture Cannot receive any channels
TV is locked to display the best possible picture for your desired input from the TV or try using
75 ohm coaxial cable instead. Then select Sample Image (or Additional Information first). The picture is activated, or confirm the Duration setting of standard...
Operating Instructions - Page 44
... operation and not a cause for concern. Second A/V receiver is regulated by the LCD panel backlight and supporting electronics will enhance the black
level (see page 25). This is not in the Screen settings (see page 22).
Suddenly the picture gets smaller
• The picture gets smaller during these content changes since the content information is not...
Operating Instructions - Page 47
...Color Temperature 32
COMPONENT IN jack (1080p/1080i/
720p/480p/480i) 11 Contact Sony 31 Control for HDMI 41 Country 38...TV Rating 40
U
U.S.A. Index
0-9 buttons 20 4:3 Default 35
A
AC IN 11 Add Digital Channels 37 Advanced Settings 33 Analog CC 38 Audio Out 35 AUDIO OUT jack 11 Auto Adjust 36 Auto Program 37 Auto Wide 35
B
Background TV 25 Backlight 32 Balance 34 Bass 34 Bilingual audio 34 BRAVIA...
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