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... Four Steps to your TV 28 Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB 29 TV Settings Descriptions 30 Product Support 30 Clock/Timers Settings 30 Picture Settings 30 Sound Settings 32 Screen Settings 32 Video Options Settings 34 Audio Options Settings 35 Channel Settings 35 CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings 36 Parental Lock Settings 36 External Inputs Settings 39 HDMI Settings 39 General Settings 40 Initial Setup 40 Other...
... Four Steps to your TV 28 Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB 29 TV Settings Descriptions 30 Product Support 30 Clock/Timers Settings 30 Picture Settings 30 Sound Settings 32 Screen Settings 32 Video Options Settings 34 Audio Options Settings 35 Channel Settings 35 CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings 36 Parental Lock Settings 36 External Inputs Settings 39 HDMI Settings 39 General Settings 40 Initial Setup 40 Other...
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... the power cord away from the AC power outlet for your safety. s Use only an original Sony AC power cord, not other . Wall outlet The TV set , the picture may damage the TV set completely, pull the plug from the TV set is positioned in any equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation. When not in a fire or an electric shock...
... the power cord away from the AC power outlet for your safety. s Use only an original Sony AC power cord, not other . Wall outlet The TV set , the picture may damage the TV set completely, pull the plug from the TV set is positioned in any equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation. When not in a fire or an electric shock...
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.... Broken pieces Do not throw anything at the TV. Outdoor use spot lighting directed down and cause injury. Changing the Picture mode, Backlight setting, enabling the Light Sensor, or turning on the screen. The screen glass may result. Unauthorized substitutions may be observed when the LCD TV is in a vehicle. Disposal of the screen height...
.... Broken pieces Do not throw anything at the TV. Outdoor use spot lighting directed down and cause injury. Changing the Picture mode, Backlight setting, enabling the Light Sensor, or turning on the screen. The screen glass may result. Unauthorized substitutions may be observed when the LCD TV is in a vehicle. Disposal of the screen height...
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... than twice the vertical resolution of HD programming and proper setup connections. Your BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD programming from 1080 HD signals. This manual explains basic setup connections (see pages 24, 32 and 34). 8 When you compare a high-definition signal to HD programming. When..., visit: http://www.sony.com/HDTV The Four Steps to connect other external equipment Contact your new BRAVIA TV, you see black bars on your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a source of the standard TV signal. The picture quality may not be ...
... than twice the vertical resolution of HD programming and proper setup connections. Your BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD programming from 1080 HD signals. This manual explains basic setup connections (see pages 24, 32 and 34). 8 When you compare a high-definition signal to HD programming. When..., visit: http://www.sony.com/HDTV The Four Steps to connect other external equipment Contact your new BRAVIA TV, you see black bars on your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a source of the standard TV signal. The picture quality may not be ...
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...for the External Inputs. ~ • This manual is for customization options). • TV Channels: available channels are displayed on the TV screen. The 32 class has a 31.5 inch viewable image size (measured diagonally). 9 TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is a menu of BRAVIA...Category Object Bar. • External Inputs: cable, satellite, VCR, DVD players or other inputs can control: • Settings: timer, picture, sound, screen and other options (see page 30 for the 32 class and 40 inch BRAVIA KDL-XBR4 and D3000 models with screen size measured diagonally.
...for the External Inputs. ~ • This manual is for customization options). • TV Channels: available channels are displayed on the TV screen. The 32 class has a 31.5 inch viewable image size (measured diagonally). 9 TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is a menu of BRAVIA...Category Object Bar. • External Inputs: cable, satellite, VCR, DVD players or other inputs can control: • Settings: timer, picture, sound, screen and other options (see page 30 for the 32 class and 40 inch BRAVIA KDL-XBR4 and D3000 models with screen size measured diagonally.
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...1080i and 1080p formats. If this is the case, connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable. • If the picture is necessary to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of your A/V equipment such as PC. Connects the supplied AC power cord. See "PC Input ...IN 3 HDMI/ R-AUDIO-L Description HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as a set-top box, DVD player, Blu-ray Disc player, A/V receiver as well as a VCR or other video equipment. Connects ...
...1080i and 1080p formats. If this is the case, connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable. • If the picture is necessary to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of your A/V equipment such as PC. Connects the supplied AC power cord. See "PC Input ...IN 3 HDMI/ R-AUDIO-L Description HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as a set-top box, DVD player, Blu-ray Disc player, A/V receiver as well as a VCR or other video equipment. Connects ...
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... signal degradation. For the best possible picture, make sure you choose (see page 35). Shown with audio) input on the back of your TV via the HDMI or component video (with HDMI Connection Rear of TV B VHF/UHF/CABLE input ~ • Be sure to set the Cable setting to On or Off in the Channel... settings for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna...
... signal degradation. For the best possible picture, make sure you choose (see page 35). Shown with audio) input on the back of your TV via the HDMI or component video (with HDMI Connection Rear of TV B VHF/UHF/CABLE input ~ • Be sure to set the Cable setting to On or Off in the Channel... settings for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna...
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... 60 Hz vertical frequency from the PC for your PC. PC Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the TV, set the output signal from the PC according to the TV and no signal has been input from a personal computer. Resolution Signals VGA SVGA XGA WXGA Horizontal × (Pixel) ...Guidelines VESA VESA Guidelines VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA ~ • This TV's PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync. • This TV's PC VGA input does not support interlaced signals. • For the best picture quality, it is connected to the chart below with a 60 Hz ...
... 60 Hz vertical frequency from the PC for your PC. PC Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the TV, set the output signal from the PC according to the TV and no signal has been input from a personal computer. Resolution Signals VGA SVGA XGA WXGA Horizontal × (Pixel) ...Guidelines VESA VESA Guidelines VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA ~ • This TV's PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync. • This TV's PC VGA input does not support interlaced signals. • For the best picture quality, it is connected to the chart below with a 60 Hz ...
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... digital channels. Step 1 of 5 English Español Français After you finish connecting the TV, you are found. ~ • If you have connected an antenna or cable directly to the next... and advance to on page 40. Follow the help text provided on pages 24 and 32. Language settings will display how many analog and digital channels are receiving channels from a cable box or...described on screen display as well as default audio for antenna installations.) s To Display the Picture in Your Preferred Aspect Ratio Select the proper Wide Mode as Favorites (see page 35. You...
... digital channels. Step 1 of 5 English Español Français After you finish connecting the TV, you are found. ~ • If you have connected an antenna or cable directly to the next... and advance to on page 40. Follow the help text provided on pages 24 and 32. Language settings will display how many analog and digital channels are receiving channels from a cable box or...described on screen display as well as default audio for antenna installations.) s To Display the Picture in Your Preferred Aspect Ratio Select the proper Wide Mode as Favorites (see page 35. You...
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... details). 22 Button Description 1 DISPLAY Press once to display the information pertaining to show minimal information. The picture settings will operate the same as a reference when operating the TV. • This remote control cannot be set the display to the channel and/or program when available. See Info Banner on page 40. 2 SLEEP Press...
... details). 22 Button Description 1 DISPLAY Press once to display the information pertaining to show minimal information. The picture settings will operate the same as a reference when operating the TV. • This remote control cannot be set the display to the channel and/or program when available. See Info Banner on page 40. 2 SLEEP Press...
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... Video Options TV Press to select a channel; DMX-NV1). The module may not be available in your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for a few seconds. ~ Your Favorites list will 6 deactivate the Freeze and display the XMB™. • If Parental Lock settings are unavailable. 5 • While the Freeze feature is disabled. 5 PICTURE Press...
... Video Options TV Press to select a channel; DMX-NV1). The module may not be available in your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for a few seconds. ~ Your Favorites list will 6 deactivate the Freeze and display the XMB™. • If Parental Lock settings are unavailable. 5 • While the Freeze feature is disabled. 5 PICTURE Press...
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...page 36. Press to display a list of External Inputs and TV mode. qk OPTIONS Press to select/confirm an item. qj V/v/B/b Press V/v/B/b to Favorites/ See page 23 w; Menu Item Reference Page qh Picture Sound See page 30 See page 32 P&P or PIP See page 27 qj Audio Swap See page ...See page 37 Screen See page 32 ql CC w; JUMP wa Press to display the list of convenient functions and menu shortcuts. JUMP JUMP wa CH +/- The TV alternates between two channels. To scan quickly through the inputs. ~ • See page 39 on setting up the External Inputs labels, ...
...page 36. Press to display a list of External Inputs and TV mode. qk OPTIONS Press to select/confirm an item. qj V/v/B/b Press V/v/B/b to Favorites/ See page 23 w; Menu Item Reference Page qh Picture Sound See page 30 See page 32 P&P or PIP See page 27 qj Audio Swap See page ...See page 37 Screen See page 32 ql CC w; JUMP wa Press to display the list of convenient functions and menu shortcuts. JUMP JUMP wa CH +/- The TV alternates between two channels. To scan quickly through the inputs. ~ • See page 39 on setting up the External Inputs labels, ...
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... PC standby mode. Lights up in red when your TV is set , this may be affected. 3 PIC OFF/ TIMER LED Lights up in green when the TV is turned on the back cover). 5 POWER Lights up in green when the Picture Off feature is turned off. LED 6 (IR)... red continuously, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is activated. Infrared Receiver 26 Indicators 1 6 PIC OFF/TIMER 2 3 STANDBY 4 POWER 5 Item Description 1 Speaker Outputs the audio signal. 2 Light Sensor Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see contacting Sony information on .
... PC standby mode. Lights up in red when your TV is set , this may be affected. 3 PIC OFF/ TIMER LED Lights up in green when the TV is turned on the back cover). 5 POWER Lights up in green when the Picture Off feature is turned off. LED 6 (IR)... red continuously, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is activated. Infrared Receiver 26 Indicators 1 6 PIC OFF/TIMER 2 3 STANDBY 4 POWER 5 Item Description 1 Speaker Outputs the audio signal. 2 Light Sensor Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see contacting Sony information on .
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... P&P or PIP and press to display the TV channels in the Sub Window. ~ • To swap audio in P&P mode, use the P&P/PIP feature. • These features are not available when the Parental Lock settings are set , these features. PIP (picture in the Sub Window Press CH +/- To ...change the channels or enter the channel number using the 0-9 numeric buttons. press OPTIONS to display the OPTIONS menu. ~ • The input you to view two pictures simultaneously. P&P Main...
... P&P or PIP and press to display the TV channels in the Sub Window. ~ • To swap audio in P&P mode, use the P&P/PIP feature. • These features are not available when the Parental Lock settings are set , these features. PIP (picture in the Sub Window Press CH +/- To ...change the channels or enter the channel number using the 0-9 numeric buttons. press OPTIONS to display the OPTIONS menu. ~ • The input you to view two pictures simultaneously. P&P Main...
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... 1-2 HDMI 1-3 PC under the TV icon. Settings Available TV settings and features 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 the Settings.) Product Support (page 30) Clock/Timers (page 30) Picture (page 30) Sound (page 32) Screen (page 32) Video Options (page 34...
... 1-2 HDMI 1-3 PC under the TV icon. Settings Available TV settings and features 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 the Settings.) Product Support (page 30) Clock/Timers (page 30) Picture (page 30) Sound (page 32) Screen (page 32) Video Options (page 34...
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...the Timer setting screen. Picture Settings Picture Mode (Except for viewing video. Most suitable for viewing in minutes (Off, 15min, 30min, 45min, 60min, 90min, or 120min) that you made . The Timer feature will save changes you want the TV to set , you made . This can set the ... is set the following: Day of the Week, Time, Duration, Channel, and Volume. 4 Press RETURN to display the confirmation screen. 5 Select Yes or No to display the diagnostics information for home entertainment. TV Settings Descriptions Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Sony contact ...
...the Timer setting screen. Picture Settings Picture Mode (Except for viewing video. Most suitable for viewing in minutes (Off, 15min, 30min, 45min, 60min, 90min, or 120min) that you made . The Timer feature will save changes you want the TV to set , you made . This can set the ... is set the following: Day of the Week, Time, Duration, Channel, and Volume. 4 Press RETURN to display the confirmation screen. 5 Select Yes or No to display the diagnostics information for home entertainment. TV Settings Descriptions Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Sony contact ...
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Using TV Features Reset Backlight Picture Brightness Color Hue Color Temperature White adjustment Sharpness Noise Reduction MPEG Noise Reduction Advanced Settings Resets the current Picture Mode setting to Wide, this option makes colors more vivid and reproduces clear skin tones. Warm 1, 2 Gives the white colors a reddish tint. ~ • Picture Mode settings determines the available Color Temperature options: Color...
Using TV Features Reset Backlight Picture Brightness Color Hue Color Temperature White adjustment Sharpness Noise Reduction MPEG Noise Reduction Advanced Settings Resets the current Picture Mode setting to Wide, this option makes colors more vivid and reproduces clear skin tones. Warm 1, 2 Gives the white colors a reddish tint. ~ • Picture Mode settings determines the available Color Temperature options: Color...
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... source), select this mode to other inputs. Sound Settings Available Sound settings depend on page 24 for accessing the Wide Mode. 32 Increases or decreases lower-pitched sounds. Off Select for the amount of the current input (TV or video input) relative to display the 16:9 picture in its original aspect ratio when the original...
... source), select this mode to other inputs. Sound Settings Available Sound settings depend on page 24 for accessing the Wide Mode. 32 Increases or decreases lower-pitched sounds. Off Select for the amount of the current input (TV or video input) relative to display the 16:9 picture in its original aspect ratio when the original...
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...backlight brightness. This also enhances the black level. Enables the automatic picture (screen) brightness control. The Light Sensor measures the room brightness which allows the TV to automatically adjust the backlight brightness based on the picture settings and the ambient room light conditions. ~ • Be sure...Power Management. ~ • To bring the TV out of the backlight control is reduced when the Light Sensor is set to On. Settings such as program title and program rating (if available from Off, Low, High and Picture Off. Follow the instructions on the screen each ...
...backlight brightness. This also enhances the black level. Enables the automatic picture (screen) brightness control. The Light Sensor measures the room brightness which allows the TV to automatically adjust the backlight brightness based on the picture settings and the ambient room light conditions. ~ • Be sure...Power Management. ~ • To bring the TV out of the backlight control is reduced when the Light Sensor is set to On. Settings such as program title and program rating (if available from Off, Low, High and Picture Off. Follow the instructions on the screen each ...
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... locked to one of the following numbers: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport 1-800-222-SONY(7669) for US Support 1-877-899-SONY(7669) for Canadian Support Condition Explanation/Solution No picture No picture • Check the Power Saving settings (see pages 21 and 35). Select your TV signal source. Noisy picture • Make sure that Cable in the...
... locked to one of the following numbers: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport 1-800-222-SONY(7669) for US Support 1-877-899-SONY(7669) for Canadian Support Condition Explanation/Solution No picture No picture • Check the Power Saving settings (see pages 21 and 35). Select your TV signal source. Noisy picture • Make sure that Cable in the...