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... TV-stand. Disposal of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDL-40SL140/KDL-46SL140 Responsible Party: Sony ...Sony TV Model No. Licensing Information Macintosh is a trademark. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered marks of programming and signal provided by one way. "BRAVIA" and , BRAVIA Theatre Sync and are trademarks or registered trademarks of the TV...TV for installing the specified TV. s To obtain the best picture, do not block the ventilation openings. Sony...
... TV-stand. Disposal of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDL-40SL140/KDL-46SL140 Responsible Party: Sony ...Sony TV Model No. Licensing Information Macintosh is a trademark. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered marks of programming and signal provided by one way. "BRAVIA" and , BRAVIA Theatre Sync and are trademarks or registered trademarks of the TV...TV for installing the specified TV. s To obtain the best picture, do not block the ventilation openings. Sony...
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...Source, and Setup 4 Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio 4 Getting Started 1. Setting Up the Channel List Initial Setup 18 Exploring Fun Features Using BRAVIA Theatre Sync™ with Control for Wall-Mounting 8 Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket 9 When Installing the TV Against a Wall or... a variety of optional equipment connection diagrams. Customer Support United States http://www.sony.com/tvsupport Canada http://www.sony.ca/support On-line Registration United States http://productregistration.sony.com Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/registration 3 Locating Inputs and Outputs 12 3....
...Source, and Setup 4 Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio 4 Getting Started 1. Setting Up the Channel List Initial Setup 18 Exploring Fun Features Using BRAVIA Theatre Sync™ with Control for Wall-Mounting 8 Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket 9 When Installing the TV Against a Wall or... a variety of optional equipment connection diagrams. Customer Support United States http://www.sony.com/tvsupport Canada http://www.sony.ca/support On-line Registration United States http://productregistration.sony.com Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/registration 3 Locating Inputs and Outputs 12 3....
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... on the sides. The 16:9 fills your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. The picture quality may not be as sharp as the quality of 16:9. To learn more than conventional standard-definition TV. 16:9 (high-definition) source Most HDTV signals use a wide screen aspect ratio of...
... on the sides. The 16:9 fills your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. The picture quality may not be as sharp as the quality of 16:9. To learn more than conventional standard-definition TV. 16:9 (high-definition) source Most HDTV signals use a wide screen aspect ratio of...
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...'s or digital set-top box's component video (YPBPR) and audio IN 1/2 (1080i/ (L/R) jacks. RF input that has S VIDEO which provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO or the 720p/480p/480i)/ composite video connections (1). The S VIDEO does not provide sound; Note that is located on the... or adapter) jack, and connect the audio jack to your TV's audio through HDMI inputs. • This TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of your DVD or other video equipment. Component video provides better picture quality than composite video. DVI-to-HDMI cable DVI-to-HDMI...
...'s or digital set-top box's component video (YPBPR) and audio IN 1/2 (1080i/ (L/R) jacks. RF input that has S VIDEO which provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO or the 720p/480p/480i)/ composite video connections (1). The S VIDEO does not provide sound; Note that is located on the... or adapter) jack, and connect the audio jack to your TV's audio through HDMI inputs. • This TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of your DVD or other video equipment. Component video provides better picture quality than composite video. DVI-to-HDMI cable DVI-to-HDMI...
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...using a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to high-definition cable service or highdefinition satellite service. Shown with audio) input on the back of your TV via the HDMI or component video (with HDMI Connection HDMI cable CATV/ Satellite antenna cable HD cable box/HD satellite box Rear of input signal... you choose (see page 34 for more details). For the best possible picture, connect these components to On or Off in signal degradation. Cable and VHF/UHF (or VHF only) If you want to watch both cable and...
...using a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to high-definition cable service or highdefinition satellite service. Shown with audio) input on the back of your TV via the HDMI or component video (with HDMI Connection HDMI cable CATV/ Satellite antenna cable HD cable box/HD satellite box Rear of input signal... you choose (see page 34 for more details). For the best possible picture, connect these components to On or Off in signal degradation. Cable and VHF/UHF (or VHF only) If you want to watch both cable and...
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... also be connected to a PC with a DVI or HDMI output. (Refer to the separate Quick Setup Guide.) Rear of TV VIDEO IN 1 3 S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R COMPONENT IN PC IN 1 2 Y RGB PB IN DIGITAL 1 AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) 3 PR L AUDIO R AUDIO (1080i/720p/480p/480i) 4 AUDIO...Standard VGA VESA VESA Guidelines VESA VESA Guidelines 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 recommended to the chart below . PC Use the...
... also be connected to a PC with a DVI or HDMI output. (Refer to the separate Quick Setup Guide.) Rear of TV VIDEO IN 1 3 S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R COMPONENT IN PC IN 1 2 Y RGB PB IN DIGITAL 1 AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) 3 PR L AUDIO R AUDIO (1080i/720p/480p/480i) 4 AUDIO...Standard VGA VESA VESA Guidelines VESA VESA Guidelines 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 recommended to the chart below . PC Use the...
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... as Favorites (see page 28, 34), Show/Hide Channels (see page 34), Label Channels (see page 34). 1 POWER Press to turn on the TV. The Auto Program will scan for the first time. The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn on your language: 2 Press V/v to highlight the...available channels. The Initial Setup screen appears. Please select your TV for available channels from the signal source directly connected to the TV's CABLE/ANTENNA input. 5 When the Auto Program is complete, select OK to choose a language. To display the picture in the Channel menu (see page 34) when Auto ...
... as Favorites (see page 28, 34), Show/Hide Channels (see page 34), Label Channels (see page 34). 1 POWER Press to turn on the TV. The Auto Program will scan for the first time. The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn on your language: 2 Press V/v to highlight the...available channels. The Initial Setup screen appears. Please select your TV for available channels from the signal source directly connected to the TV's CABLE/ANTENNA input. 5 When the Auto Program is complete, select OK to choose a language. To display the picture in the Channel menu (see page 34) when Auto ...
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...; Equipment listed under External Inputs will turn off and the Picture Mode will change automatically to Cinema. • When using BRAVIA Theatre Sync or other equipment, refer to allow communication between Sony TV's and Sony equipment. Only Sony equipment with Control for HDMI function enables BRAVIA Theatre Sync to the operating instruction for that bears the HDMI...
...; Equipment listed under External Inputs will turn off and the Picture Mode will change automatically to Cinema. • When using BRAVIA Theatre Sync or other equipment, refer to allow communication between Sony TV's and Sony equipment. Only Sony equipment with Control for HDMI function enables BRAVIA Theatre Sync to the operating instruction for that bears the HDMI...
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... Display) will be accessed in minutes (Off, 15, 30, 60 or 120 minutes) that you want the TV to your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system. Press repeatedly to step through the available picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Cinema. Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators Remote Control 1 2 3 4 5 SOUND GUIDE TOOLS MENU Button 1 DISPLAY 2 SLEEP 3 THEATER 4 SOUND...
... Display) will be accessed in minutes (Off, 15, 30, 60 or 120 minutes) that you want the TV to your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system. Press repeatedly to step through the available picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Cinema. Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators Remote Control 1 2 3 4 5 SOUND GUIDE TOOLS MENU Button 1 DISPLAY 2 SLEEP 3 THEATER 4 SOUND...
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... picture) screen (see pages 18 and 34). When an HDMI controlled equipment is active and the broadcast includes Regional Digital Ratings, press to access the equipment menu, if the equipment supports the function. and on the condition. Press to display the list of External Inputs and TV mode. wa ... GUIDE qh qj TOOLS qk MENU ql w; When antenna input is active, press to view the list of up the External Inputs labels. The TV will be cleared each time you create and choose a list of special ratings. Press V/v/B/b to eight favorite channels or inputs. To scan quickly through...
... picture) screen (see pages 18 and 34). When an HDMI controlled equipment is active and the broadcast includes Regional Digital Ratings, press to access the equipment menu, if the equipment supports the function. and on the condition. Press to display the list of External Inputs and TV mode. wa ... GUIDE qh qj TOOLS qk MENU ql w; When antenna input is active, press to view the list of up the External Inputs labels. The TV will be cleared each time you create and choose a list of special ratings. Press V/v/B/b to eight favorite channels or inputs. To scan quickly through...
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... press . Menu Descriptions ) can be used to control other devices in BRAVIA Shortcuts Picture Sound Screen The Shortcuts menu lets you to the channel options. It enables you to to set up the TV to block programs customize several parameters for HDMI, Backlight or Alternate Audio/MTS.... Navigating through TV Menus SOUND GUIDE TOOLS 1 Press on the remote control Mode, Backlight, Picture, to enter a four-digit password. The Picture menu is used to fine tune The Parental Lock feature allows you ...
... press . Menu Descriptions ) can be used to control other devices in BRAVIA Shortcuts Picture Sound Screen The Shortcuts menu lets you to the channel options. It enables you to to set up the TV to block programs customize several parameters for HDMI, Backlight or Alternate Audio/MTS.... Navigating through TV Menus SOUND GUIDE TOOLS 1 Press on the remote control Mode, Backlight, Picture, to enter a four-digit password. The Picture menu is used to fine tune The Parental Lock feature allows you ...
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... input from the list of up to eight favorite channels or inputs. to go back to navigate through the channels or repeat steps 1-2 and select TV; Wide Mode • You can also access the External Inputs list directly by pressing on the remote control. • See WIDE button description on ...a direct shortcut to the Screen menu to adjust Cable settings on page 23 for accessing the Wide Mode. This option is a shortcut to adjust the picture size in the Wide Mode option (see page 32). • Wide Mode can also be accessed by pressing INPUT without having to channels, press CH...
... input from the list of up to eight favorite channels or inputs. to go back to navigate through the channels or repeat steps 1-2 and select TV; Wide Mode • You can also access the External Inputs list directly by pressing on the remote control. • See WIDE button description on ...a direct shortcut to the Screen menu to adjust Cable settings on page 23 for accessing the Wide Mode. This option is a shortcut to adjust the picture size in the Wide Mode option (see page 32). • Wide Mode can also be accessed by pressing INPUT without having to channels, press CH...
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...item selected within this view (like VCR/DVD). • Closed Captions (CC) is selected with the Sub Window active, you to view two pictures simultaneously on the screen press from the External Inputs list. other external inputs are not available for the PC resolutions described on the PC Input...this menu will appear on the blocked channels. • When Auto Sort Control is set to TV Channels. • To exit from PC-PIP, you can also select a channel from the list. Using TV Menus PC-PIP The PIP (Picture In Picture) feature allows you can only see page 39). (Continued) 29
...item selected within this view (like VCR/DVD). • Closed Captions (CC) is selected with the Sub Window active, you to view two pictures simultaneously on the screen press from the External Inputs list. other external inputs are not available for the PC resolutions described on the PC Input...this menu will appear on the blocked channels. • When Auto Sort Control is set to TV Channels. • To exit from PC-PIP, you can also select a channel from the list. Using TV Menus PC-PIP The PIP (Picture In Picture) feature allows you can only see page 39). (Continued) 29
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...between the light and dark areas of connected equipment, and the CABLE/ANTENNA input. The light sensor measures the room brightness which allows the TV to enhance the video shown on the screen. Recommended for viewing in a theaterlike environment. This option is available for PC timing (HDMI or... input) signal to enhance the text shown on the screen. Neutral Gives the white colors a neutral tint. This setting is available for dark picture scenes. Live Color Makes colors more vivid and reproduces clear skin tones. Reset • Be sure not to put anything around the sensor, ...
...between the light and dark areas of connected equipment, and the CABLE/ANTENNA input. The light sensor measures the room brightness which allows the TV to enhance the video shown on the screen. Recommended for viewing in a theaterlike environment. This option is available for PC timing (HDMI or... input) signal to enhance the text shown on the screen. Neutral Gives the white colors a neutral tint. This setting is available for dark picture scenes. Live Color Makes colors more vivid and reproduces clear skin tones. Reset • Be sure not to put anything around the sensor, ...
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... (standard-definition source). Full Select to enlarge the picture horizontally to fill the screen when the original source is 4:3 (standard-definition source). Adjusts to fine tune overall sharpness. • Phase is disabled when the TV is 16:9 (high-definition source), select this requires... by pressing on the remote control. • See WIDE button description on the DVD equipment's menu. Full Pixel Displays the picture for 1080p sources in original aspect ratio when the original source is 4:3. • Normal is available with minimum distortion. If frequent...
... (standard-definition source). Full Select to enlarge the picture horizontally to fill the screen when the original source is 4:3 (standard-definition source). Adjusts to fine tune overall sharpness. • Phase is disabled when the TV is 16:9 (high-definition source), select this requires... by pressing on the remote control. • See WIDE button description on the DVD equipment's menu. Full Pixel Displays the picture for 1080p sources in original aspect ratio when the original source is 4:3. • Normal is available with minimum distortion. If frequent...
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Screen settings for accessing the Wide Mode. Select to display the picture in its original aspect ratio. • Wide Mode can also be accessed by pressing on the remote control. • See WIDE button description on page ... input) differ from all other input modes and are shown below. Select to enlarge the picture to fill the screen, while maintaining its original resolution and aspect ratio. Using TV Menus (Continued) 33 Select to enlarge the picture to fill the screen. Wide Mode Wide Zoom Normal Full Zoom Fills the screen with...
Screen settings for accessing the Wide Mode. Select to display the picture in its original aspect ratio. • Wide Mode can also be accessed by pressing on the remote control. • See WIDE button description on page ... input) differ from all other input modes and are shown below. Select to enlarge the picture to fill the screen, while maintaining its original resolution and aspect ratio. Using TV Menus (Continued) 33 Select to enlarge the picture to fill the screen. Wide Mode Wide Zoom Normal Full Zoom Fills the screen with...
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...). ❑ If there is broken or bent. No picture from the External Inputs list. TV is locked to one of the following numbers: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport for US Support http://www.sony.ca/support for Canadian Support 1-800-222-SONY(7669) for US Support 1-877-899-SONY(7669) for more details. ❑ Perform the...
...). ❑ If there is broken or bent. No picture from the External Inputs list. TV is locked to one of the following numbers: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport for US Support http://www.sony.ca/support for Canadian Support 1-800-222-SONY(7669) for US Support 1-877-899-SONY(7669) for more details. ❑ Perform the...
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... (page 22). ❑ Set Speakers to On in the Screen menu is too bright. Poor picture. The TV automatically will auto-detect the TV and correctly set up on both the TV and the optional device compatible with the BRAVIA Theatre Sync and Control for HDMI functions at one of the formats listed on page...
... (page 22). ❑ Set Speakers to On in the Screen menu is too bright. Poor picture. The TV automatically will auto-detect the TV and correctly set up on both the TV and the optional device compatible with the BRAVIA Theatre Sync and Control for HDMI functions at one of the formats listed on page...
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...digital broadcasts and DVDs may cause your customized settings including the Parental Lock setting. 43 Explanation/Solution ❑ The picture gets smaller during these programs with your TV's large screen and ability to Hidden in HD formats (720p and 1080i) with a black border. ❑ Auto.... Other Information Condition Suddenly the picture gets smaller. Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the screen are not being displayed. When HD content channels switch to the method the provider broadcasts their contents. Your TV will commonly have limitations on the...
...digital broadcasts and DVDs may cause your customized settings including the Parental Lock setting. 43 Explanation/Solution ❑ The picture gets smaller during these programs with your TV's large screen and ability to Hidden in HD formats (720p and 1080i) with a black border. ❑ Auto.... Other Information Condition Suddenly the picture gets smaller. Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the screen are not being displayed. When HD content channels switch to the method the provider broadcasts their contents. Your TV will commonly have limitations on the...
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...Auto Program 18, 34 Auto Sort Control 39 Auto Wide 32 B Backlight 30, 31 Balance 31 Bass 31 BRAVIA Theatre Sync 19 Brightness 30 C Cable 28, 34 Cable holder 8 CABLE/ANTENNA input, described 13 Canadian ... Parental Lock 28, 35 PC IN 13 PC-PIP 29 Phase 32 PIC OFF/TIMER LED 25 Picture 30 PICTURE button 21 Picture Mode 30 POWER button 22, 25 POWER LED 25 Product Support 39 R Rating 35 Remote Control ...Sound 31 T THEATER button 21 TOOLS button 24 Treble 31 Troubleshooting 41, 42, 43 Turning on/off the TV 22, 25 TV Rating 37 U U.S.A. button 22, 25 Volume Offset 31 W WIDE button 23 Wide Mode 28, 32, 33...
...Auto Program 18, 34 Auto Sort Control 39 Auto Wide 32 B Backlight 30, 31 Balance 31 Bass 31 BRAVIA Theatre Sync 19 Brightness 30 C Cable 28, 34 Cable holder 8 CABLE/ANTENNA input, described 13 Canadian ... Parental Lock 28, 35 PC IN 13 PC-PIP 29 Phase 32 PIC OFF/TIMER LED 25 Picture 30 PICTURE button 21 Picture Mode 30 POWER button 22, 25 POWER LED 25 Product Support 39 R Rating 35 Remote Control ...Sound 31 T THEATER button 21 TOOLS button 24 Treble 31 Troubleshooting 41, 42, 43 Turning on/off the TV 22, 25 TV Rating 37 U U.S.A. button 22, 25 Volume Offset 31 W WIDE button 23 Wide Mode 28, 32, 33...