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... disconnect the power by Sony and suitable for safety purposes, to fit into the outlet, contact your authority to safety during the installation. "BRAVIA" and , S-Force, BRAVIA Theatre Sync, , DMex ... where the floor and walls are not of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDL-40W3000/KDL-46W3000/ KDL-52W3000 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. WARNING To reduce the risk of HDMI Licensing LLC.... the TV at the rear of electric shock to persons. s To obtain the best picture, do not block the ventilation openings. In this manual could void your dealer. Trademark ...
... disconnect the power by Sony and suitable for safety purposes, to fit into the outlet, contact your authority to safety during the installation. "BRAVIA" and , S-Force, BRAVIA Theatre Sync, , DMex ... where the floor and walls are not of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDL-40W3000/KDL-46W3000/ KDL-52W3000 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. WARNING To reduce the risk of HDMI Licensing LLC.... the TV at the rear of electric shock to persons. s To obtain the best picture, do not block the ventilation openings. In this manual could void your dealer. Trademark ...
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... equipment connection diagrams. Customer Support http://www.sony.com/tvsupport On-line Registration United States http://productregistration.sony.com Canada http://www.SonyStyle.ca/registration 3 Contents Important Safety Instructions 4 Welcome to the World of BRAVIA™ The Four Steps to Your TV ...32 Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB 33 TV Setting Description 34 Product Support 34 Clock/Timers Settings 34 Picture...
... equipment connection diagrams. Customer Support http://www.sony.com/tvsupport On-line Registration United States http://productregistration.sony.com Canada http://www.SonyStyle.ca/registration 3 Contents Important Safety Instructions 4 Welcome to the World of BRAVIA™ The Four Steps to Your TV ...32 Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB 33 TV Setting Description 34 Product Support 34 Clock/Timers Settings 34 Picture...
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... an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from being damaged. Contact your electrician to catch your dealer or Sony service center to an AC power socket outlet with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Lightning storms For added protection for this..., and the point where they exit from heat sources. s Keep the power cord away from the apparatus. 11) Only use a poor fitting outlet. Picture distortion and/or noisy sound may cause electric shock. Electric shock Do not touch the AC power cord or the TV with a wet hand, it...
... an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from being damaged. Contact your electrician to catch your dealer or Sony service center to an AC power socket outlet with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Lightning storms For added protection for this..., and the point where they exit from heat sources. s Keep the power cord away from the apparatus. 11) Only use a poor fitting outlet. Picture distortion and/or noisy sound may cause electric shock. Electric shock Do not touch the AC power cord or the TV with a wet hand, it...
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...leakage may occur, or scattered broken glass may result in injury. Otherwise, it may result. Outdoor use . Bumping of performance and picture quality, this TV outdoors. s The LCD screen is set to maximize the brightness of light (red, blue, or green) may result in a ship or vessel. s .... If the TV is in a vehicle. s When using headphones is used in a cold place, a smear may occur in the picture or the picture may result in writing that he/she has used replacement parts specified by the impact and cause serious injury. However, uneven brightness may result...
...leakage may occur, or scattered broken glass may result in injury. Otherwise, it may result. Outdoor use . Bumping of performance and picture quality, this TV outdoors. s The LCD screen is set to maximize the brightness of light (red, blue, or green) may result in a ship or vessel. s .... If the TV is in a vehicle. s When using headphones is used in a cold place, a smear may occur in the picture or the picture may result in writing that he/she has used replacement parts specified by the impact and cause serious injury. However, uneven brightness may result...
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...to connect other external equipment Contact your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA™ high-definition television. The 1080 HD signals provide more about HDTV, visit: http://www.sony.com/HDTV The Four Steps to Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and ...a source of HD programming and proper setup connections. High-definition and standard-definition signals are transmitted with 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...
...to connect other external equipment Contact your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA™ high-definition television. The 1080 HD signals provide more about HDTV, visit: http://www.sony.com/HDTV The Four Steps to Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and ...a source of HD programming and proper setup connections. High-definition and standard-definition signals are transmitted with 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...
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...; is for the 40, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-W Series models with screen size measured diagonally. 9 Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen Video Options Category Object Bar Media Category Bar TV From the horizontal Media Category Bar you can control: • Settings: timer, picture, sound, screen and other options (see page 34...
...; is for the 40, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-W Series models with screen size measured diagonally. 9 Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen Video Options Category Object Bar Media Category Bar TV From the horizontal Media Category Bar you can control: • Settings: timer, picture, sound, screen and other options (see page 34...
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... qa Item 1 PC IN (RGB/AUDIO) 12 Description Connects to a personal computer's video output connector using a HD15-HD15 cable with ferrite core. • If the picture is noisy, flickering or not clear, adjust Phase and Pitch of Screen settings on page 16 for the signals that can be displayed. ~ • For... IN RGB 2 1 3 IN 3 AUDIO L AUDIO R 4 1 31 2 Y S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R VIDEO IN DMeX/SERVICE PB DIGITAL OUT PR (OPTICAL) L AUDIO R L AUDIO R COMPONENT IN AUDIO OUT (1080p/1080i/ 720p/480p/480i) (VAR/FIX) 5 6 7 8 9 q;
... qa Item 1 PC IN (RGB/AUDIO) 12 Description Connects to a personal computer's video output connector using a HD15-HD15 cable with ferrite core. • If the picture is noisy, flickering or not clear, adjust Phase and Pitch of Screen settings on page 16 for the signals that can be displayed. ~ • For... IN RGB 2 1 3 IN 3 AUDIO L AUDIO R 4 1 31 2 Y S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R VIDEO IN DMeX/SERVICE PB DIGITAL OUT PR (OPTICAL) L AUDIO R L AUDIO R COMPONENT IN AUDIO OUT (1080p/1080i/ 720p/480p/480i) (VAR/FIX) 5 6 7 8 9 q;
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...PCM/Dolby Digital compatible. If both composite video and S VIDEO are connecting the optional BRAVIA external module (DMex). 8 DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) Connects to the optical audio input ...HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus digital audio. Component video provides better picture quality than composite video (5) connection. If the equipment has a DVI jack and not...as PCM. 9 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) Connects to the left side of the TV. 6 COMPONENT IN 1/2 (1080p/1080i/ 720p/480p/480i)/ L-AUDIO-R 7 DMex/ SERVICE Connects to your equipment's component video (YPBPR) and audio...
...PCM/Dolby Digital compatible. If both composite video and S VIDEO are connecting the optional BRAVIA external module (DMex). 8 DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) Connects to the optical audio input ...HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus digital audio. Component video provides better picture quality than composite video (5) connection. If the equipment has a DVI jack and not...as PCM. 9 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) Connects to the left side of the TV. 6 COMPONENT IN 1/2 (1080p/1080i/ 720p/480p/480i)/ L-AUDIO-R 7 DMex/ SERVICE Connects to your equipment's component video (YPBPR) and audio...
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... satellite service. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can also enjoy high-definition programming by radio frequency interference, resulting in your TV. For the best possible picture, make sure you choose (see page 40). 3. Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only) 75-ohm coaxial cable Rear of TV VHF/UHF/CABLE input... programming. ~ • This TV is strongly recommended that you connect the antenna/cable input using the 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to receive optimum picture quality.
... satellite service. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can also enjoy high-definition programming by radio frequency interference, resulting in your TV. For the best possible picture, make sure you choose (see page 40). 3. Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only) 75-ohm coaxial cable Rear of TV VHF/UHF/CABLE input... programming. ~ • This TV is strongly recommended that you connect the antenna/cable input using the 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to receive optimum picture quality.
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... the chart below with the HD15 to the TV and no signal has been input from a personal computer. Resolution Signals VGA SVGA XGA WXGA SXGA HDTV Horizontal × (Pixel) 640 × 640 × 720 × 800 × 800 × 1024 × 1024 × 1024 × 1280 × 1280 ×...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 HD15 connection. This TV can also be necessary.) 16 In plug and play, signals with an HDMI cable. •...
... the chart below with the HD15 to the TV and no signal has been input from a personal computer. Resolution Signals VGA SVGA XGA WXGA SXGA HDTV Horizontal × (Pixel) 640 × 640 × 720 × 800 × 800 × 1024 × 1024 × 1024 × 1280 × 1280 ×...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 HD15 connection. This TV can also be necessary.) 16 In plug and play, signals with an HDMI cable. •...
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... the previous screen. To Add Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as described on page 40. (Useful for antenna installations.) To Display the Picture in Your Preferred Aspect Ratio Select the proper Wide Mode as default audio for available channels. Getting Started 4. Setting Up the Channel List - Initial Setup...
... the previous screen. To Add Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as described on page 40. (Useful for antenna installations.) To Display the Picture in Your Preferred Aspect Ratio Select the proper Wide Mode as default audio for available channels. Getting Started 4. Setting Up the Channel List - Initial Setup...
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... settings. ~ • While the P&P or PIP feature is active, pressing HOME will be available in your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for more 9 information. Press again to return to select digital channels. A confirmation message of "Channel removed from Favorites" will ...exit from the screen (see page 31). (Continued) 21 How to Remove from Favorites While tuned to turn on and off Closed Captions (CC). Freeze Frozen picture...
... settings. ~ • While the P&P or PIP feature is active, pressing HOME will be available in your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for more 9 information. Press again to return to select digital channels. A confirmation message of "Channel removed from Favorites" will ...exit from the screen (see page 31). (Continued) 21 How to Remove from Favorites While tuned to turn on and off Closed Captions (CC). Freeze Frozen picture...
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... a program in minutes (Off, 15min, 30min, 45min, 60min, 90min or 120min) that you have Operating programmed into the remote control. Your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system must be connected qs by an HDMI connection to your TV (see "Using ql Buttons Other Equipment with Your Remote Control...ADVANCE: Press to turn on and off the external equipment selected from the beginning of your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system. M (fast forward): Press to display the BD/DVD disc menu. The picture settings will be set for details). ql POWER Press to advance forward a set period of...
... a program in minutes (Off, 15min, 30min, 45min, 60min, 90min or 120min) that you have Operating programmed into the remote control. Your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system must be connected qs by an HDMI connection to your TV (see "Using ql Buttons Other Equipment with Your Remote Control...ADVANCE: Press to turn on and off the external equipment selected from the beginning of your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system. M (fast forward): Press to display the BD/DVD disc menu. The picture settings will be set for details). ql POWER Press to advance forward a set period of...
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... to Favorites/ Remove from Favorites See page 21 MTS See page 39 Alternate Audio See page 40 e; wj Menu Item Reference Page wk Picture Sound See page 34 See page 36 P&P or PIP See page 31 Exit P&P or Exit PIP See page 31 Speakers See page 39... mode. Press to scan through channels. Button Description wf PICTURE Press repeatedly to cycle through the available picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Photo, Custom. (Available options depend on the current mode.) The picture modes can be accessed in the Picture settings. Press to move the on setting up the External...
... to Favorites/ Remove from Favorites See page 21 MTS See page 39 Alternate Audio See page 40 e; wj Menu Item Reference Page wk Picture Sound See page 34 See page 36 P&P or PIP See page 31 Exit P&P or Exit PIP See page 31 Speakers See page 39... mode. Press to scan through channels. Button Description wf PICTURE Press repeatedly to cycle through the available picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Photo, Custom. (Available options depend on the current mode.) The picture modes can be accessed in the Picture settings. Press to move the on setting up the External...
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... anything near the sensor, as its function may indicate the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on . Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see page 34. Lights up in green when the Picture Off feature is set . Lights up in orange when the timer is turned on...
... anything near the sensor, as its function may indicate the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on . Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see page 34. Lights up in green when the Picture Off feature is set . Lights up in orange when the timer is turned on...
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...to operate the DVD/HDD DVD (FUNCTION) Turn on/off POWER Select the HDD F 1 Select the DVD F 2 Play H Stop x Pause X Search the picture forward or backward M or m during playback Specify the previous chapter/track Specify the next chapter/track . > Move highlight (cursor) V v B b Select item Master... receiver F1 DVR To Do This ... Activate the remote control to the previous display Press ... . > RETURN 5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV) To Do This ... Specify the previous chapter/track Specify the next chapter/track Return to operate the DVR DVD (FUNCTION) Turn on...
...to operate the DVD/HDD DVD (FUNCTION) Turn on/off POWER Select the HDD F 1 Select the DVD F 2 Play H Stop x Pause X Search the picture forward or backward M or m during playback Specify the previous chapter/track Specify the next chapter/track . > Move highlight (cursor) V v B b Select item Master... receiver F1 DVR To Do This ... Activate the remote control to the previous display Press ... . > RETURN 5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV) To Do This ... Specify the previous chapter/track Specify the next chapter/track Return to operate the DVR DVD (FUNCTION) Turn on...
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...the highlight between the main window and sub window. • To swap audio in PIP mode, press OPTIONS, then press V/v to view two pictures simultaneously. To Exit from P&P and PIP 1 Press OPTIONS to display the OPTIONS menu. 2 Press V/v to highlight Exit P&P or Exit PIP... (depends on the mode you to highlight Audio Swap. • 1080p signal cannot be displayed for External Inputs settings). to change the window size. P&P (picture and picture) provides two windows side by pressing V/v/B/b.) To Display the Sub Window 1 Press OPTIONS to display the...
...the highlight between the main window and sub window. • To swap audio in PIP mode, press OPTIONS, then press V/v to view two pictures simultaneously. To Exit from P&P and PIP 1 Press OPTIONS to display the OPTIONS menu. 2 Press V/v to highlight Exit P&P or Exit PIP... (depends on the mode you to highlight Audio Swap. • 1080p signal cannot be displayed for External Inputs settings). to change the window size. P&P (picture and picture) provides two windows side by pressing V/v/B/b.) To Display the Sub Window 1 Press OPTIONS to display the...
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... V/v to move within the Category Object Bar. (The Category Object Bar shown below is for the Settings.) Product Support (page 34) Clock/Timers (page 34) Picture (page 34) Sound (page 36) Screen (page 37) Video Options (page 38) Audio Options (page 39) Channel (page 40) CC Closed Captions (CC) (page 41...
... V/v to move within the Category Object Bar. (The Category Object Bar shown below is for the Settings.) Product Support (page 34) Clock/Timers (page 34) Picture (page 34) Sound (page 36) Screen (page 37) Video Options (page 38) Audio Options (page 39) Channel (page 40) CC Closed Captions (CC) (page 41...
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...button to highlight the Clock/Timers icon and press . 2 Use the V/v/B/b button to remain on the remote control (see page 22). For standard picture settings. Clock/Timers Settings Current Time Timer Sleep Timer Sets the current time (day, hour, minutes, and AM/PM). For viewing film-based ...save your settings and exit the Current Time setting screen. For viewing still image content. TV Setting Description Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Sony contact information is available from the TV is executed the TV will save changes you set the current time. 3 Press ...
...button to highlight the Clock/Timers icon and press . 2 Use the V/v/B/b button to remain on the remote control (see page 22). For standard picture settings. Clock/Timers Settings Current Time Timer Sleep Timer Sets the current time (day, hour, minutes, and AM/PM). For viewing film-based ...save your settings and exit the Current Time setting screen. For viewing still image content. TV Setting Description Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Sony contact information is available from the TV is executed the TV will save changes you set the current time. 3 Press ...
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...(z). Gives the white colors a neutral tint. Warm 1, 2 Gives the white colors a reddish tint. DRC Mode High Density Creates a high-resolution picture with 480i source. • DRC Palette is not available when Game/Text Mode is set to highlight DRC Palette then press . DRC Palette TV 1...to On. Color Temperature White adjustment Cool Neutral Gives the white colors a bluish tint. Useful for still pictures. DRC Palette Allows you move the z higher along the Clarity axis, the picture becomes smoother. ~ • DRC Palette is set to On. (Continued) 35 As you to ...
...(z). Gives the white colors a neutral tint. Warm 1, 2 Gives the white colors a reddish tint. DRC Mode High Density Creates a high-resolution picture with 480i source. • DRC Palette is not available when Game/Text Mode is set to highlight DRC Palette then press . DRC Palette TV 1...to On. Color Temperature White adjustment Cool Neutral Gives the white colors a bluish tint. Useful for still pictures. DRC Palette Allows you move the z higher along the Clarity axis, the picture becomes smoother. ~ • DRC Palette is set to On. (Continued) 35 As you to ...