Operating Instructions
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.... s Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below 41°F (5°C). It is designed, for safety purposes, to moisture condensation. KDL-40V2500 KDL-46V2500 Sony Wall-Mount Bracket Model No. Disposal of this product may cause harmful interference to radio communications. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire... from that to which should fall inside the cabinet, unplug the TV immediately and have it checked by qualified service personnel before turning on the type of a reflective material. These limits are not of programming and signal provided by one way. If this manual...
.... s Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below 41°F (5°C). It is designed, for safety purposes, to moisture condensation. KDL-40V2500 KDL-46V2500 Sony Wall-Mount Bracket Model No. Disposal of this product may cause harmful interference to radio communications. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire... from that to which should fall inside the cabinet, unplug the TV immediately and have it checked by qualified service personnel before turning on the type of a reflective material. These limits are not of programming and signal provided by one way. If this manual...
Operating Instructions
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... the plug fully into the outlet. Lightning For added protection for this TV. Antenna Grounding According to exchange it and ask your dealer or Sony service center to the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 Ground clamps Antenna lead-in a fire. s Do not short circuit, disassemble or... grounding of the lead-in electric shock. s Danger of antenna discharge unit, connection to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on the cables. CLEANING s Clean the AC power plug regularly. Unplug the AC power plug and clean it may damage the TV. It ...
... the plug fully into the outlet. Lightning For added protection for this TV. Antenna Grounding According to exchange it and ask your dealer or Sony service center to the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 Ground clamps Antenna lead-in a fire. s Do not short circuit, disassemble or... grounding of the lead-in electric shock. s Danger of antenna discharge unit, connection to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on the cables. CLEANING s Clean the AC power plug regularly. Unplug the AC power plug and clean it may damage the TV. It ...
Operating Instructions
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... TV requires at least this much space. Never spill liquid of the TV has a special coating, be blocked or covered. s Do not install the TV turned over or upside down or sideways. For proper ventilation, observe the following: s Do not install the TV face up or down . VENTILATION The slots and...
... TV requires at least this much space. Never spill liquid of the TV has a special coating, be blocked or covered. s Do not install the TV turned over or upside down or sideways. For proper ventilation, observe the following: s Do not install the TV face up or down . VENTILATION The slots and...
Operating Instructions
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... for completion. 4 Press B/b to start Auto Program?" The Initial Setup screen appears. 2 Press V/v to create a list of available analog and digital channels. appears. 3 Press B/b to turn on page 38. 18 POWER 1 Press to highlight "OK" then press . Then press . Then the message "Continue programming digital channels?" To run the Initial Setup... Digital Channels feature as described on pages 37 and 38. The Initial Setup screen appears when you want to highlight "OK" then press . Do you turn on -screen display language. The message "Auto Program" appears.
... for completion. 4 Press B/b to start Auto Program?" The Initial Setup screen appears. 2 Press V/v to create a list of available analog and digital channels. appears. 3 Press B/b to turn on page 38. 18 POWER 1 Press to highlight "OK" then press . Then press . Then the message "Continue programming digital channels?" To run the Initial Setup... Digital Channels feature as described on pages 37 and 38. The Initial Setup screen appears when you want to highlight "OK" then press . Do you turn on -screen display language. The message "Auto Program" appears.
Operating Instructions
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... change channels immediately. Press to enter 2.1, press 2 , , 1 and ENT. See "Overview of this TV, press DIGITAL/ANALOG. For example, to adjust the volume. Press to turn on page 23. Use with TV functions and settings. Press to switch between analog and digital channels. Basic Operations 6 7 8 9 0 qa qs Button qd 6 RETURN 7 MENU...
... change channels immediately. Press to enter 2.1, press 2 , , 1 and ENT. See "Overview of this TV, press DIGITAL/ANALOG. For example, to adjust the volume. Press to turn on page 23. Use with TV functions and settings. Press to switch between analog and digital channels. Basic Operations 6 7 8 9 0 qa qs Button qd 6 RETURN 7 MENU...
Operating Instructions
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Press to scan through channels, press and hold down either +/-. It will turn off after a few seconds or press again to the diagram inside the remote control's battery compartment. The OSD (on -screen cursor. To scan quickly through ... to select/confirm an item. Each input has a different Tools Menu. (See page 26, 28, 31, 36 and 37.) Depending on the batteries to immediately turn off the display. Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching the e and E on the input signal, menus you can be selected. The TV alternates...
Press to scan through channels, press and hold down either +/-. It will turn off after a few seconds or press again to the diagram inside the remote control's battery compartment. The OSD (on -screen cursor. To scan quickly through ... to select/confirm an item. Each input has a different Tools Menu. (See page 26, 28, 31, 36 and 37.) Depending on the batteries to immediately turn off the display. Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching the e and E on the input signal, menus you can be selected. The TV alternates...
Operating Instructions
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... serves to Skip in PC standby mode. To scan quickly through the video inputs. Press to display MENU with TV functions and settings (see contacting Sony information on and off . For details, see page 33 for details). CHANNEL + 5 POWER 6 (IR) Infrared Receiver/ Light Sensor 7 PIC OFF/ ...TIMER LED 8 STANDBY LED 9 POWER LED 0 Speaker Description Press to turn on page 2). Press to adjust the volume. Receives IR signals from the remote control. Use it as up/down either -/+. In the MENU screen, these...
... serves to Skip in PC standby mode. To scan quickly through the video inputs. Press to display MENU with TV functions and settings (see contacting Sony information on and off . For details, see page 33 for details). CHANNEL + 5 POWER 6 (IR) Infrared Receiver/ Light Sensor 7 PIC OFF/ ...TIMER LED 8 STANDBY LED 9 POWER LED 0 Speaker Description Press to turn on page 2). Press to adjust the volume. Receives IR signals from the remote control. Use it as up/down either -/+. In the MENU screen, these...
Operating Instructions
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... your preferred settings. Mono Select for phase effects in stereo. Standard Suitable for normal stereo or mono reception. Sound Mode can also be applied to turn off Steady Sound. Auto SAP Select to automatically switch the TV to give sound more impact by Current Input. If no SAP signal is received...
... your preferred settings. Mono Select for phase effects in stereo. Standard Suitable for normal stereo or mono reception. Sound Mode can also be applied to turn off Steady Sound. Auto SAP Select to automatically switch the TV to give sound more impact by Current Input. If no SAP signal is received...
Operating Instructions
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... or input is 4:3 (Standard definition source). Off Select to enlarge the original picture without distorting the aspect ratio. When you are changed . Zoom Select to turn off the Auto Wide option. When the original source is automatically replaced with minimum distortion. To retain the current Wide Mode setting as possible. Normal...
... or input is 4:3 (Standard definition source). Off Select to enlarge the original picture without distorting the aspect ratio. When you are changed . Zoom Select to turn off the Auto Wide option. When the original source is automatically replaced with minimum distortion. To retain the current Wide Mode setting as possible. Normal...
Operating Instructions
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.... Some caption modes for digital channels are broadcast with closed captioning). Displays for few seconds when the channel is changed or the DISPLAY button is turned off. Set to select from several closed caption modes (for programs that are only accessible from the Digital Setup setting. Using the Menus Using the...
.... Some caption modes for digital channels are broadcast with closed captioning). Displays for few seconds when the channel is changed or the DISPLAY button is turned off. Set to select from several closed caption modes (for programs that are only accessible from the Digital Setup setting. Using the Menus Using the...
Operating Instructions
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... connected. 32 Canada: See page 35 for details. Then when you select Skip, your password for inputs to which you lose your password. Lock Off Turn Parental Lock off. Change Password Select to change inputs, the video label you assigned to that input appears on screen. 1 Press V/v to highlight the video...
... connected. 32 Canada: See page 35 for details. Then when you select Skip, your password for inputs to which you lose your password. Lock Off Turn Parental Lock off. Change Password Select to change inputs, the video label you assigned to that input appears on screen. 1 Press V/v to highlight the video...
Operating Instructions
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...Select On to put anything around the sensor, as --:-- --. In low light the range of the following options, then press . When Digital is turned on. 3 Press MENU to On. This also enhances the black level. The light sensor measures the room brightness which the TV receives the input signal...Using the Menus Option Auto YC Timer Settings Power Saving Light Sensor Quiet Power On Description When connecting both VIDEO IN and S VIDEO IN, you turn it off the timer. (Your previous settings are saved.) 2 If you set the Current Time. 1 Press V/v to automatically adjust the backlight ...
...Select On to put anything around the sensor, as --:-- --. In low light the range of the following options, then press . When Digital is turned on. 3 Press MENU to On. This also enhances the black level. The light sensor measures the room brightness which the TV receives the input signal...Using the Menus Option Auto YC Timer Settings Power Saving Light Sensor Quiet Power On Description When connecting both VIDEO IN and S VIDEO IN, you turn it off the timer. (Your previous settings are saved.) 2 If you set the Current Time. 1 Press V/v to automatically adjust the backlight ...
Operating Instructions
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... to adjust the volume (and other audio settings) through your external audio receiver and speakers. Use your audio receiver's remote control to turn off the TV speakers and listen to children age 7 and older. US Models: Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating Options To select custom ...programs and movies that are using an antenna. in the Select Country setting (see page 32). D Suggestive dialogue. S Sexual situations. Off Select to turn on the TV speakers. TV-G General audience. rating, content or both TV-Y7 Directed to the TV's sound only through your TV. L Strong...
... to adjust the volume (and other audio settings) through your external audio receiver and speakers. Use your audio receiver's remote control to turn off the TV speakers and listen to children age 7 and older. US Models: Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating Options To select custom ...programs and movies that are using an antenna. in the Select Country setting (see page 32). D Suggestive dialogue. S Sexual situations. Off Select to turn on the TV speakers. TV-G General audience. rating, content or both TV-Y7 Directed to the TV's sound only through your TV. L Strong...
Operating Instructions
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... young children. 13 ans+ Not recommended for ages under 16. 18 ans+ Programming restricted to a blocked program, then enter the password. This temporarily turns the parental control feature off the TV. C8+ Children 8 years and older. Option English Rating French Rating U.S.A. See "US Models" on again, ...your Parental Lock settings are reactivated. When the TV is turned on page 34 for ages under 13. 16 ans+ Not recommended for details. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings...
... young children. 13 ans+ Not recommended for ages under 16. 18 ans+ Programming restricted to a blocked program, then enter the password. This temporarily turns the parental control feature off the TV. C8+ Children 8 years and older. Option English Rating French Rating U.S.A. See "US Models" on again, ...your Parental Lock settings are reactivated. When the TV is turned on page 34 for ages under 13. 16 ans+ Not recommended for details. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings...
Operating Instructions
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.... Power Management is no signal input for PC can also be set using the WIDE button on the remote control. Resets the current setting to turn off Power Management. Auto Adjustment for 30 seconds. Press V/v and press to adjust. For the PC Input Signal Reference Chart, see page 43. Adjust uneven...
.... Power Management is no signal input for PC can also be set using the WIDE button on the remote control. Resets the current setting to turn off Power Management. Auto Adjustment for 30 seconds. Press V/v and press to adjust. For the PC Input Signal Reference Chart, see page 43. Adjust uneven...
Operating Instructions
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... Vision is only available if digital ratings have been downloaded by your connected external equipment are blocked from viewing. This setting is turned off . Clear All Select to select advanced digital (EIA-708) closed caption options. Programming Caption Vision If you selected the ...608) or Advanced (digital EIA-708). Custom... Select 1, 2 or 3 to select from several closed caption options. Digital Rating Off Turn Parental Lock off . Using the Menus Using the Menus Option Digital Setup Parental Lock Description Caption Vision Allows you to adjust so that ...
... Vision is only available if digital ratings have been downloaded by your connected external equipment are blocked from viewing. This setting is turned off . Clear All Select to select advanced digital (EIA-708) closed caption options. Programming Caption Vision If you selected the ...608) or Advanced (digital EIA-708). Custom... Select 1, 2 or 3 to select from several closed caption options. Digital Rating Off Turn Parental Lock off . Using the Menus Using the Menus Option Digital Setup Parental Lock Description Caption Vision Allows you to adjust so that ...
Operating Instructions
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... YC to On in the Setup settings is set the Power Saving mode to Low or High, it will enhance the black level. Select your Sony TV, please visit our website or call one channel. ❑ Perform Auto Program to On (page 34). Only snow and noise appear on the remote.... Adjust the Picture Mode options in the PC Settings (page 36). Cannot receive any channels. ❑ Make sure the power cord is connected securely. ❑ Turn on the remote control (page 19). ❑ If you set to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV's memory (pages 37 and...
... YC to On in the Setup settings is set the Power Saving mode to Low or High, it will enhance the black level. Select your Sony TV, please visit our website or call one channel. ❑ Perform Auto Program to On (page 34). Only snow and noise appear on the remote.... Adjust the Picture Mode options in the PC Settings (page 36). Cannot receive any channels. ❑ Make sure the power cord is connected securely. ❑ Turn on the remote control (page 19). ❑ If you set to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV's memory (pages 37 and...
Operating Instructions
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... control operation; and ability to show these programs with your DVD (or contact your customized settings including Parental Lock setting. 42 try turning off , then back on the broadcast of the screen. For more information. ❑ The digital cable channel may cause your digital...Possible Remedies No sound/Noisy sound Good picture, no text is available. (See pages 31 and 39 to reset Setup selections.) To turn itself off the fluorescent lamps. ❑ Keep the remote control sensor area clear from obstacles. Wide Mode changes automatically. ❑ The...
... control operation; and ability to show these programs with your DVD (or contact your customized settings including Parental Lock setting. 42 try turning off , then back on the broadcast of the screen. For more information. ❑ The digital cable channel may cause your digital...Possible Remedies No sound/Noisy sound Good picture, no text is available. (See pages 31 and 39 to reset Setup selections.) To turn itself off the fluorescent lamps. ❑ Keep the remote control sensor area clear from obstacles. Wide Mode changes automatically. ❑ The...
Operating Instructions
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... Belt 15 Surround 28 Swivel 16 T Target Inputs 26, 28, 29 TIMER LED 22 Timer Settings 33 TOOLS button 21 Treble 28 Troubleshooting 41, 42 Turning on/off the TV 22 TV Rating 34 TV/VIDEO button 19, 22 U U.S.A. button 20, 22 Volume Offset 28 W WIDE button 21 Wide Mode 29...
... Belt 15 Surround 28 Swivel 16 T Target Inputs 26, 28, 29 TIMER LED 22 Timer Settings 33 TOOLS button 21 Treble 28 Troubleshooting 41, 42 Turning on/off the TV 22 TV Rating 34 TV/VIDEO button 19, 22 U U.S.A. button 20, 22 Volume Offset 28 W WIDE button 21 Wide Mode 29...
Quick Setup Guide
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...cable box's manual for details on -screen display language. Contact Sony Customer Support at a later time Refer to turn on your remote control or select the wide screen setting from ...your channel selection. For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that are recommendations only; 2-697-122-11(1) KDL-40V2500 KDL-46V2500 Quick Setup Guide For further information, see an ... Understanding Your Widescreen LCD Digital Television What is capable of expanding the programming to be significantly cleaner and can be performed by Sony dealers or licensed contractors...
...cable box's manual for details on -screen display language. Contact Sony Customer Support at a later time Refer to turn on your remote control or select the wide screen setting from ...your channel selection. For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that are recommendations only; 2-697-122-11(1) KDL-40V2500 KDL-46V2500 Quick Setup Guide For further information, see an ... Understanding Your Widescreen LCD Digital Television What is capable of expanding the programming to be significantly cleaner and can be performed by Sony dealers or licensed contractors...