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... or registered trademarks of BRAVIA™ The Four Steps to Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S.A. Setting Up the Channel List ...Initial Setup 20 Basic Operations Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators 21 Inserting Batteries into the Remote control 21 Remote Control 21 Indicators 24 Using the TV Menus Navigating through TV Menus 25 Menu Descriptions 25 Using the Applications Menu 26... "BRAVIA" and , , and PS3 are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Quick Setup Guide (separate volume) On-line Registration Provides a variety of Sony Corporation...
... or registered trademarks of BRAVIA™ The Four Steps to Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S.A. Setting Up the Channel List ...Initial Setup 20 Basic Operations Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators 21 Inserting Batteries into the Remote control 21 Remote Control 21 Indicators 24 Using the TV Menus Navigating through TV Menus 25 Menu Descriptions 25 Using the Applications Menu 26... "BRAVIA" and , , and PS3 are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Quick Setup Guide (separate volume) On-line Registration Provides a variety of Sony Corporation...
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... in accordance with a wet hand, it . Stop using the TV set for long periods of the polarized or grounding-type plug. Contact your dealer or Sony Service center to have features which need the TV set . Take care not to work correctly. The core lines may have the...the cord excessively. If the provided plug does not fit into the outlet. Wall outlet Do not use a poor fitting outlet. However, some TV sets may be disconnected from heat sources. Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all ...
... in accordance with a wet hand, it . Stop using the TV set for long periods of the polarized or grounding-type plug. Contact your dealer or Sony Service center to have features which need the TV set . Take care not to work correctly. The core lines may have the...the cord excessively. If the provided plug does not fit into the outlet. Wall outlet Do not use a poor fitting outlet. However, some TV sets may be disconnected from heat sources. Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all ...
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... sounds, particularly when being turned on a 120 V AC supply only. Picture distortion and/or noisy sound may occur if the TV set is positioned in close to your dealer or service technician. ANTENNAS Outdoor antenna grounding If an outdoor antenna is installed, follow the instruction ... a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. Disposal of used batteries To preserve our environment, dispose of used batteries according to the TV set. If not, it can accumulate dust over or upside down or sideways. To ensure proper ventilation, we recommend removing the dust periodically (once ...
... sounds, particularly when being turned on a 120 V AC supply only. Picture distortion and/or noisy sound may occur if the TV set is positioned in close to your dealer or service technician. ANTENNAS Outdoor antenna grounding If an outdoor antenna is installed, follow the instruction ... a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. Disposal of used batteries To preserve our environment, dispose of used batteries according to the TV set. If not, it can accumulate dust over or upside down or sideways. To ensure proper ventilation, we recommend removing the dust periodically (once ...
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... it checked immediately by qualified personnel. s When you carry the TV, place your palm directly under the panel s When carrying the TV set as vases, on the LCD panel and the frame around the screen. Objects and ventilation holes Never push objects of any kind into the TV through , do not operate... Observe the following when installing the TV using the Wall-Mount Bracket, be sure to watch the TV at least this much space around the set , disconnect all cables. Do not place any kind on the TV. Placement for viewing It is blocked. Installed with liquids, such as shown below. Air...
... it checked immediately by qualified personnel. s When you carry the TV, place your palm directly under the panel s When carrying the TV set as vases, on the LCD panel and the frame around the screen. Objects and ventilation holes Never push objects of any kind into the TV through , do not operate... Observe the following when installing the TV using the Wall-Mount Bracket, be sure to watch the TV at least this much space around the set , disconnect all cables. Do not place any kind on the TV. Placement for viewing It is blocked. Installed with liquids, such as shown below. Air...
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...It may occur when still pictures are displayed continuously. This is a structural property of the LCD panel and is installed in restaurants where oily vapors occur. Changing the Picture mode, Backlight setting, or enabling the Light Sensor, will improve this TV in such a location, moisture may...high level of the TV. Observe the following in hot, oily, humid or excessively dusty places. Attachments Do not use . LCD SCREEN s Although the LCD screen is set to seawater, it . s Avoid prolonged contact with high-precision technology and has effective pixels of 99.99% or more, ...
...It may occur when still pictures are displayed continuously. This is a structural property of the LCD panel and is installed in restaurants where oily vapors occur. Changing the Picture mode, Backlight setting, or enabling the Light Sensor, will improve this TV in such a location, moisture may...high level of the TV. Observe the following in hot, oily, humid or excessively dusty places. Attachments Do not use . LCD SCREEN s Although the LCD screen is set to seawater, it . s Avoid prolonged contact with high-precision technology and has effective pixels of 99.99% or more, ...
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...your BRAVIA screen and maintains a crisp, clear, vivid picture. 4:3 (standard-definition) source Most standard-definition signals use a wide screen aspect ratio of 16:9. This manual explains basic setup connections (see on your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony ™ high-definition television. When... or other optional equipment. Your BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD programming from 1080i HD signals. The 1080i HD signals provide more about HDTV, visit: http://www.sony.com/HDTV The Four Steps to Stunning HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup ...
...your BRAVIA screen and maintains a crisp, clear, vivid picture. 4:3 (standard-definition) source Most standard-definition signals use a wide screen aspect ratio of 16:9. This manual explains basic setup connections (see on your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony ™ high-definition television. When... or other optional equipment. Your BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD programming from 1080i HD signals. The 1080i HD signals provide more about HDTV, visit: http://www.sony.com/HDTV The Four Steps to Stunning HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup ...
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... commercial screws 1/8 to 3/16 inch (3 to 4 mm) diameter to fit to the TV stand. Installing the TV ~ • The Table-Top Stand for models KDL-26M3000/KDL-26ML130/ KDL-37M3000). To install the TV unit to the Table-Top Stand before the connection and setup, refer to prevent the TV from toppling over and... The supplied wood screw may not be used depending on the type of screw(s). 1 2 ~ • Do not bundle the AC power cord with the TV set). Consult your dealer about the types of TV stand. Preventing the TV from Toppling Over TV stand Table-Top Stand Bundling the Connecting Cables You...
... commercial screws 1/8 to 3/16 inch (3 to 4 mm) diameter to fit to the TV stand. Installing the TV ~ • The Table-Top Stand for models KDL-26M3000/KDL-26ML130/ KDL-37M3000). To install the TV unit to the Table-Top Stand before the connection and setup, refer to prevent the TV from toppling over and... The supplied wood screw may not be used depending on the type of screw(s). 1 2 ~ • Do not bundle the AC power cord with the TV set). Consult your dealer about the types of TV stand. Preventing the TV from Toppling Over TV stand Table-Top Stand Bundling the Connecting Cables You...
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...output jack of your A/V equipment such as PC. Note that this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as DVD player, a set-top box, A/V receiver and Blu-ray disc player as well as a VCR or other video equipment that has S VIDEO. Connects to view ... than composite video (5). Rear 3 4 5 6 IN PC IN 1 RGB 2 SERVICE ONLY R-AUDIO-L AUDIO VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO 3 COMPONENT IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) 1 2 Y DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) PB VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R PR L AUDIO R AUDIO OUT (FIX) 0 9 8 7 VHF/UHF/ CABLE qa Item 3 HDMI IN 1/2 R-AUDIO-L Description HDMI...
...output jack of your A/V equipment such as PC. Note that this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as DVD player, a set-top box, A/V receiver and Blu-ray disc player as well as a VCR or other video equipment that has S VIDEO. Connects to view ... than composite video (5). Rear 3 4 5 6 IN PC IN 1 RGB 2 SERVICE ONLY R-AUDIO-L AUDIO VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO 3 COMPONENT IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) 1 2 Y DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) PB VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R PR L AUDIO R AUDIO OUT (FIX) 0 9 8 7 VHF/UHF/ CABLE qa Item 3 HDMI IN 1/2 R-AUDIO-L Description HDMI...
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... For some Apple Macintosh computers, it may be necessary to your DVD player's or digital set-top box's component video (YPBPR) and audio IN (1080i/720p/ (L/R) jacks. qa VHF/UHF/ CABLE RF input that is PCM/Dolby Digital OUT (COAXIAL) compatible. 9 PC IN (RGB/AUDIO) Connect to view 480i, ...Item Description 6 COMPONENT Connect to use these outputs to listen to your TV's audio through your stereo system. 8 DIGITAL AUDIO Connects to the coaxial audio input of a digital audio equipment that connects to your Cable or VHF/UHF antenna. • Component video (YPBPR) or HDMI connection are...
... For some Apple Macintosh computers, it may be necessary to your DVD player's or digital set-top box's component video (YPBPR) and audio IN (1080i/720p/ (L/R) jacks. qa VHF/UHF/ CABLE RF input that is PCM/Dolby Digital OUT (COAXIAL) compatible. 9 PC IN (RGB/AUDIO) Connect to view 480i, ...Item Description 6 COMPONENT Connect to use these outputs to listen to your TV's audio through your stereo system. 8 DIGITAL AUDIO Connects to the coaxial audio input of a digital audio equipment that connects to your Cable or VHF/UHF antenna. • Component video (YPBPR) or HDMI connection are...
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...not supplied) to receive optimum picture quality. Cable A-B RF Switch Rear of TV VHF/UHF/CABLE input Antenna • Be sure to set Cable setting to high definition cable service or high definition satellite service. HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can be easily affected by subscribing to... the type of TV IN PC IN 1 RGB 2 SERVICE ONLY R-AUDIO-L AUDIO VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO 3 COMPONENT IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) 1 2 Y DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) PB VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R PR L AUDIO R AUDIO OUT (FIX) HDMI cable CATV/Satellite antenna cable HD cable box/ HD satellite box...
...not supplied) to receive optimum picture quality. Cable A-B RF Switch Rear of TV VHF/UHF/CABLE input Antenna • Be sure to set Cable setting to high definition cable service or high definition satellite service. HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can be easily affected by subscribing to... the type of TV IN PC IN 1 RGB 2 SERVICE ONLY R-AUDIO-L AUDIO VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO 3 COMPONENT IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) 1 2 Y DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) PB VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R PR L AUDIO R AUDIO OUT (FIX) HDMI cable CATV/Satellite antenna cable HD cable box/ HD satellite box...
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... TV HD15-HD15 cable (analog RGB) IN PC IN 1 RGB 2 SERVICE ONLY R-AUDIO-L AUDIO VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO 3 COMPONENT IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) 1 2 Y DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) PB VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R Audio cable (stereo mini plugs) PR L AUDIO R AUDIO OUT (FIX) ~ • Connect the PC IN jack to the... PC using the HD15-HD15 cable with the HD15 to the TV, set the output signal from a personal computer. PC Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to HD15 connection. PC Use the TV as a monitor for...
... TV HD15-HD15 cable (analog RGB) IN PC IN 1 RGB 2 SERVICE ONLY R-AUDIO-L AUDIO VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO 3 COMPONENT IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) 1 2 Y DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) PB VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R Audio cable (stereo mini plugs) PR L AUDIO R AUDIO OUT (FIX) ~ • Connect the PC IN jack to the... PC using the HD15-HD15 cable with the HD15 to the TV, set the output signal from a personal computer. PC Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to HD15 connection. PC Use the TV as a monitor for...
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... Press Select button to highlight the desired language, then press . Analog Channels Found: 24 Digital Channels Found: 2 Searching.... Antenna, you will start Auto Program to set up available channels. Setting Up the Channel List - The Initial Setup screen appears when you want to scan Antenna channels... available, please connect Cable first. 4 The scanning of channels will be able to set up the channels at a later time ❑ Use the Auto Program feature as Favorites (see page 26), Show/Hide Channels (see page 30), Label Channels (see page 30). Yes supplied...
... Press Select button to highlight the desired language, then press . Analog Channels Found: 24 Digital Channels Found: 2 Searching.... Antenna, you will start Auto Program to set up available channels. Setting Up the Channel List - The Initial Setup screen appears when you want to scan Antenna channels... available, please connect Cable first. 4 The scanning of channels will be able to set up the channels at a later time ❑ Use the Auto Program feature as Favorites (see page 26), Show/Hide Channels (see page 30), Label Channels (see page 30). Yes supplied...
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.... and buttons to restore the sound. Press to the previous screen when displaying MENU items and settings. Using the Guide The Guide allows you are watching digital channels (if it may sometimes include only the channel number, without a program title or description. Press to go back to turn...25. Press to mute the sound. Press to adjust the volume. Use with TV functions and settings. For example, to display the MENU with - Information Amazing Places 15.1 banner 0:22 Remaining TV-PG DIGITAL RATING 1080i 16:9 KPBS-HD Amazing Places Channel list 3 12 15.1 15.2 15.100 ...
.... and buttons to restore the sound. Press to the previous screen when displaying MENU items and settings. Using the Guide The Guide allows you are watching digital channels (if it may sometimes include only the channel number, without a program title or description. Press to go back to turn...25. Press to mute the sound. Press to adjust the volume. Use with TV functions and settings. For example, to display the MENU with - Information Amazing Places 15.1 banner 0:22 Remaining TV-PG DIGITAL RATING 1080i 16:9 KPBS-HD Amazing Places Channel list 3 12 15.1 15.2 15.100 ...
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.... Press to select a channel; Basic Operations Button qa WIDE qa qs qd qf qg qh Description Press repeatedly to scan through the Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. and on -screen cursor. Press to step through channels. • The CHANNEL + button has a tactile... few seconds. Press V/v/B/b to alternate between the current channel and the last channel tuned to select/confirm an item. The Wide Mode settings can also use this button to display the current channel number, channel label, remaining time, Wide Mode and current time. This function is...
.... Press to select a channel; Basic Operations Button qa WIDE qa qs qd qf qg qh Description Press repeatedly to scan through the Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. and on -screen cursor. Press to step through channels. • The CHANNEL + button has a tactile... few seconds. Press V/v/B/b to alternate between the current channel and the last channel tuned to select/confirm an item. The Wide Mode settings can also use this button to display the current channel number, channel label, remaining time, Wide Mode and current time. This function is...
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...when the TV is turned off the TV. Indicators Item 1 MENU 2 INPUT 3 - Do not put anything near the sensor, as confirming the selection or setting. In the MENU screen, these buttons serve as up/down buttons. CHANNEL + 5 POWER 6 TIMER LED 7 POWER LED 8 (IR) Infrared Receiver/ Light... Sensor Description Press to malfunction. 24 Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see contacting Sony information on page 25). In the MENU screen, these buttons serve as left/right buttons. Press to 20 seconds or may indicate the TV...
...when the TV is turned off the TV. Indicators Item 1 MENU 2 INPUT 3 - Do not put anything near the sensor, as confirming the selection or setting. In the MENU screen, these buttons serve as up/down buttons. CHANNEL + 5 POWER 6 TIMER LED 7 POWER LED 8 (IR) Infrared Receiver/ Light... Sensor Description Press to malfunction. 24 Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see contacting Sony information on page 25). In the MENU screen, these buttons serve as left/right buttons. Press to 20 seconds or may indicate the TV...
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... viewing, select from menu: Picture Mode, Reset, Backlight, Picture, Brightness, Color, Hue, Color Temp. (Color Temperature), Noise Reduction or Sharpness. The first time you to set up the TV to block programs according to change audio; select from menu: Treble, Bass, Balance, Speaker, MTS, Alternate Audio or Reset. select from menu..., Auto Program, Show/Hide Channels, Label Channels or Diagnostics. Setup The Setup Menu provides you select: External Inputs, Favorites, and have shortcuts to enter a four-digit password.
... viewing, select from menu: Picture Mode, Reset, Backlight, Picture, Brightness, Color, Hue, Color Temp. (Color Temperature), Noise Reduction or Sharpness. The first time you to set up the TV to block programs according to change audio; select from menu: Treble, Bass, Balance, Speaker, MTS, Alternate Audio or Reset. select from menu..., Auto Program, Show/Hide Channels, Label Channels or Diagnostics. Setup The Setup Menu provides you select: External Inputs, Favorites, and have shortcuts to enter a four-digit password.
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... switch the TV to second audio programs when a signal is disabled for analog signals and for digital signals that do not have altenate audio streams. Resets the current Sound settings to give every object a sharp, clean edge. Reset • Alternate Audio is received. Most...Color Temp. (Color Temperature) Noise Reduction Sharpness Description Select a mode: Vivid (for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness), Standard (for standard picture settings, is present, the TV remains in Stereo mode. Press B/b to increase or decrease the green tones, then press to factory default values...
... switch the TV to second audio programs when a signal is disabled for analog signals and for digital signals that do not have altenate audio streams. Resets the current Sound settings to give every object a sharp, clean edge. Reset • Alternate Audio is received. Most...Color Temp. (Color Temperature) Noise Reduction Sharpness Description Select a mode: Vivid (for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness), Standard (for standard picture settings, is present, the TV remains in Stereo mode. Press B/b to increase or decrease the green tones, then press to factory default values...
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... Press V/v to scroll through the channel numbers. To show or hide. 2 Press to On or Off on the TV for antenna installations. Automatically sets up to 7 characters to your favorite channels. 1 Press V/v to select the option Add to Favorites to add the current channel to the label....to the next character press B/b/V/v. Using the Channel Menu Option Favorite Channels Description Lets you set it. This option is done, select OK. When Auto Program is useful for all receivable channels (Digital and Analogs). • Before start Auto Program. Repeat to add up the channel ...
... Press V/v to scroll through the channel numbers. To show or hide. 2 Press to On or Off on the TV for antenna installations. Automatically sets up to 7 characters to your favorite channels. 1 Press V/v to select the option Add to Favorites to add the current channel to the label....to the next character press B/b/V/v. Using the Channel Menu Option Favorite Channels Description Lets you set it. This option is done, select OK. When Auto Program is useful for all receivable channels (Digital and Analogs). • Before start Auto Program. Repeat to add up the channel ...
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...33 for details. • If you are blocked from viewing based on the remote control to set more specific ratings, select Custom. Digital Rating Off (Available only in setting up blocking. To cancel just select Cancel. The first time you block unrated TV programs, be... blocked: programs broadcast from viewing. No programs containing digital ratings are broadcast without a rating. • If you...
...33 for details. • If you are blocked from viewing based on the remote control to set more specific ratings, select Custom. Digital Rating Off (Available only in setting up blocking. To cancel just select Cancel. The first time you block unrated TV programs, be... blocked: programs broadcast from viewing. No programs containing digital ratings are broadcast without a rating. • If you...
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... V/v to go through the video inputs and press to Block or Allow channels. To View a Blocked Channel Press when tuned to select a four digit password; Press V/v to scroll through the channels and press to Block or Allow. Select Country • You need your password. U.S.A Canada Select ... prior to use Canadian ratings. 32 Select to change your password for any future access into the Parental lock settings. To reactive the Parental Lock settings, turn off and on page 40. If you lose your password, see Lost Password on the TV. Select to use U.S.A. buttons ...
... V/v to go through the video inputs and press to Block or Allow channels. To View a Blocked Channel Press when tuned to select a four digit password; Press V/v to scroll through the channels and press to Block or Allow. Select Country • You need your password. U.S.A Canada Select ... prior to use Canadian ratings. 32 Select to change your password for any future access into the Parental lock settings. To reactive the Parental Lock settings, turn off and on page 40. If you lose your password, see Lost Password on the TV. Select to use U.S.A. buttons ...