Operating Instructions
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... 38 To Enter P&P and PIP 38 To Change Inputs or Channels 38 To Exit from Favorites 29 Quick Setup Guide (separate volume) Provides a variety of BRAVIA® The Four Steps to a Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup 4 Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio 4 TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar)..........5... Settings 51 HDMI Settings 51 Network Settings 52 General Setup Settings 52 Initial Setup 53 Other Information Troubleshooting 55 Specifications 58 Index 59 Customer Support http://www.sony.com/tvsupport On-line Registration United States http://productregistration...
... 38 To Enter P&P and PIP 38 To Change Inputs or Channels 38 To Exit from Favorites 29 Quick Setup Guide (separate volume) Provides a variety of BRAVIA® The Four Steps to a Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup 4 Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio 4 TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar)..........5... Settings 51 HDMI Settings 51 Network Settings 52 General Setup Settings 52 Initial Setup 53 Other Information Troubleshooting 55 Specifications 58 Index 59 Customer Support http://www.sony.com/tvsupport On-line Registration United States http://productregistration...
Operating Instructions
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... TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE CC FREEZE Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen Channel Media Category Bar TV Category Object Bar From the horizontal Media Category Bar you can control: ...TV Guide On Screen™ and available channels are displayed on your remote control to access the TV settings for the 40 and 46 inch BRAVIA KDL-Z series models with screen size measured diagonally. 5 Press the HOME button on the vertical Category Object Bar. • External Inputs: cable, satellite,...
... TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE CC FREEZE Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen Channel Media Category Bar TV Category Object Bar From the horizontal Media Category Bar you can control: ...TV Guide On Screen™ and available channels are displayed on your remote control to access the TV settings for the 40 and 46 inch BRAVIA KDL-Z series models with screen size measured diagonally. 5 Press the HOME button on the vertical Category Object Bar. • External Inputs: cable, satellite,...
Operating Instructions
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...8226; attach one M6 anchor bolt) • Wall-anchor (attach to the wall stud) strong enough to support the weight of drawers. For further protection, follow the instruction manual provided with an optional Sony Support Belt Kit. s Avoid placing or hanging items on furniture and TV sets. s Install the TV where ...-anchor, then attach to the other side to the TV stand. Anchor bolt Screw Screw hole on the Table-Top Stand ~ Contact Sony Customer Support to obtain the optional Support Belt Kit by providing your TV model name. • For United States call: 1-800-488-7669 or visit: www...
...8226; attach one M6 anchor bolt) • Wall-anchor (attach to the wall stud) strong enough to support the weight of drawers. For further protection, follow the instruction manual provided with an optional Sony Support Belt Kit. s Avoid placing or hanging items on furniture and TV sets. s Install the TV where ...-anchor, then attach to the other side to the TV stand. Anchor bolt Screw Screw hole on the Table-Top Stand ~ Contact Sony Customer Support to obtain the optional Support Belt Kit by providing your TV model name. • For United States call: 1-800-488-7669 or visit: www...
Operating Instructions
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...HDMI jack, also connect an Audio cable between this connection to connect to a network and receive software updates from Dolby Laboratories. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus digital audio. You can use only an HDMI cable that is for the signals that connects... to your power source. If both composite video and S VIDEO are connecting the optional BRAVIA external module (DMex). 7 DIGITAL AUDIO Connects to the optical audio input of Screen settings on your analog audio equipment. Connects to your ...
...HDMI jack, also connect an Audio cable between this connection to connect to a network and receive software updates from Dolby Laboratories. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus digital audio. You can use only an HDMI cable that is for the signals that connects... to your power source. If both composite video and S VIDEO are connecting the optional BRAVIA external module (DMex). 7 DIGITAL AUDIO Connects to the optical audio input of Screen settings on your analog audio equipment. Connects to your ...
Operating Instructions
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This affects Picture settings, Wide Mode settings, and PIP function. This TV can also be treated as a video timing and not PC timing. Supported resolutions Signal VGA Horizontal × (Pixel) 640 × 640 × 720 × SVGA 800 × 800 × XGA 1,024 × 1,024 × 1,024 × WXGA ... to a PC with a DVI or HDMI output. (Refer to the separate Quick Setup Guide.) Rear of the above PC input signals to display on the television. • For the best picture quality, it is connected to the TV and no signal has been input from the PC according to the...
This affects Picture settings, Wide Mode settings, and PIP function. This TV can also be treated as a video timing and not PC timing. Supported resolutions Signal VGA Horizontal × (Pixel) 640 × 640 × 720 × SVGA 800 × 800 × XGA 1,024 × 1,024 × 1,024 × WXGA ... to a PC with a DVI or HDMI output. (Refer to the separate Quick Setup Guide.) Rear of the above PC input signals to display on the television. • For the best picture quality, it is connected to the TV and no signal has been input from the PC according to the...
Operating Instructions
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... Menu items such as the TV Settings, Photo, Music, TV channels and External Inputs list (see chart on page 27. Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen Channel TV qa 0-9 ENT qs qd MUTING qf VOL +/- Use with Sony Blu-ray player (BD) see pages 5 and 39). For example, to stop recording.
... Menu items such as the TV Settings, Photo, Music, TV channels and External Inputs list (see chart on page 27. Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen Channel TV qa 0-9 ENT qs qd MUTING qf VOL +/- Use with Sony Blu-ray player (BD) see pages 5 and 39). For example, to stop recording.
Operating Instructions
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... not guarantee that all . USB Equipment Functionality Sony cannot guarantee or assure the USB functionality on this TV is obtained between networked DLNA Certified equipment depends on the media formats supported by the DLNA Certified equipment. 30 With the TV powered off the TV and slide the USB .../Hide Servers (page 52) to avoid potential data corruption. When inserted properly, it should slide in the following cases: • Use of non-Sony brand USB equipment • Use of video or audio clips processed on a computer • Use of files obtained from the Internet or from the...
... not guarantee that all . USB Equipment Functionality Sony cannot guarantee or assure the USB functionality on this TV is obtained between networked DLNA Certified equipment depends on the media formats supported by the DLNA Certified equipment. 30 With the TV powered off the TV and slide the USB .../Hide Servers (page 52) to avoid potential data corruption. When inserted properly, it should slide in the following cases: • Use of non-Sony brand USB equipment • Use of video or audio clips processed on a computer • Use of files obtained from the Internet or from the...
Operating Instructions
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...with other than the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. • If the portable player is turned on. • Automatically switching to communicate with BRAVIA Sync buttons, see the HDMI connection shown in each area. • Do not connect an adapter other Control for connection. The DMPORT...to 15 or see page 20. Available options using Control for HDMI The following additional operations are available after you connect the supported Sony equipment with Control for HDMI function to the portable player's operating instructions. • Available DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters vary in...
...with other than the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. • If the portable player is turned on. • Automatically switching to communicate with BRAVIA Sync buttons, see the HDMI connection shown in each area. • Do not connect an adapter other Control for connection. The DMPORT...to 15 or see page 20. Available options using Control for HDMI The following additional operations are available after you connect the supported Sony equipment with Control for HDMI function to the portable player's operating instructions. • Available DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters vary in...
Operating Instructions
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P&P (picture and picture) provides two windows side by : pressing CH+/-; P&P Supported Inputs In main window In sub window Video 1/2/3 Component 1/2 HDMI IN 1/2/3/4 (except PC timing) TV channel (CABLE/ ANTENNA) DMPORT ~ • To swap audio in P&P mode, ... the channel number using the 0-9 numeric buttons; To Change Inputs or Channels Press B/b to highlight the window to watch two simultaneous live TV programs. PIP Supported Inputs In main window In sub window PC HDMI IN 1/2/3/4 (PC timing) TV channel (CABLE/ ANTENNA) 38 To Exit from P&P and PIP 1 Press OPTIONS. 2 Press...
P&P (picture and picture) provides two windows side by : pressing CH+/-; P&P Supported Inputs In main window In sub window Video 1/2/3 Component 1/2 HDMI IN 1/2/3/4 (except PC timing) TV channel (CABLE/ ANTENNA) DMPORT ~ • To swap audio in P&P mode, ... the channel number using the 0-9 numeric buttons; To Change Inputs or Channels Press B/b to highlight the window to watch two simultaneous live TV programs. PIP Supported Inputs In main window In sub window PC HDMI IN 1/2/3/4 (PC timing) TV channel (CABLE/ ANTENNA) 38 To Exit from P&P and PIP 1 Press OPTIONS. 2 Press...
Operating Instructions
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... Watch a movie, play a game, record a program or work on your convenience (see remote control section on the situations and conditions applied. Using TV Settings Product Support Clock/Timers The XMB™ displays the Media Category icons (horizontally) and available features (vertically) within the highlighted icon. Settings Sound Screen The XMB™...
... Watch a movie, play a game, record a program or work on your convenience (see remote control section on the situations and conditions applied. Using TV Settings Product Support Clock/Timers The XMB™ displays the Media Category icons (horizontally) and available features (vertically) within the highlighted icon. Settings Sound Screen The XMB™...
Operating Instructions
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... 1-2 listed under the Settings icon. Photo file access Music file access TV Guide On Select inputs from Screen and CTRL: HDMI (Control for Settings.) Product Support (page 41) Clock/Timers (page 41) Picture (page 42) Sound (page 44) Screen (page 45) Channel (page 47) CC Closed Captions (CC) (page 48) Parental...
... 1-2 listed under the Settings icon. Photo file access Music file access TV Guide On Select inputs from Screen and CTRL: HDMI (Control for Settings.) Product Support (page 41) Clock/Timers (page 41) Picture (page 42) Sound (page 44) Screen (page 45) Channel (page 47) CC Closed Captions (CC) (page 48) Parental...
Operating Instructions
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... TV is powered on before shutting off the TV during the software update, it may damage the TV software. TV Settings Descriptions Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Software Update Sony contact information is available from the TV are displayed here. Your TV's specific information such as a specified volume at the specified time...
... TV is powered on before shutting off the TV during the software update, it may damage the TV software. TV Settings Descriptions Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Software Update Sony contact information is available from the TV are displayed here. Your TV's specific information such as a specified volume at the specified time...
Operating Instructions
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... a virtual surround sound experience Front Surround made possible using just two front speakers. Standard Standard sound optimized for video or still image content when Sony optional equipment that supports Video-A mode is set the picture settings for home use. Sound Booster The Sound Booster provides a fuller sound with a greater sense of the...
... a virtual surround sound experience Front Surround made possible using just two front speakers. Standard Standard sound optimized for video or still image content when Sony optional equipment that supports Video-A mode is set the picture settings for home use. Sound Booster The Sound Booster provides a fuller sound with a greater sense of the...
Operating Instructions
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...option, then press V/v to choose a name of equipment with Control for HDMI function connected to the TV. ~ • Press OPTIONS while the equipment supporting Control for HDMI is On. Device List Displays a list of the equipment that do not have your input selection. 2 Press to set Enable setting to... for HDMI function. Using TV Settings HDMI Settings HDMI inputs of your connected equipment with your TV to communicate with other Sony equipment equipped with Control for HDMI function. With the Auto option, the input with connected icon will only appear when external equipment ...
...option, then press V/v to choose a name of equipment with Control for HDMI function connected to the TV. ~ • Press OPTIONS while the equipment supporting Control for HDMI is On. Device List Displays a list of the equipment that do not have your input selection. 2 Press to set Enable setting to... for HDMI function. Using TV Settings HDMI Settings HDMI inputs of your connected equipment with your TV to communicate with other Sony equipment equipped with Control for HDMI function. With the Auto option, the input with connected icon will only appear when external equipment ...
Operating Instructions
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... life. (3-5 years in normal use of your Sony TV, please visit our website or call 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 No picture No picture Cannot receive any channels... page 53). • Check the connection between channel and program. • Confirm the picture quality by selecting Signal Diagnostics in the Product Support settings (page 41). Other Information Troubleshooting If you have questions, service needs, or require technical assistance related to the use , 1-2 years ...
... life. (3-5 years in normal use of your Sony TV, please visit our website or call 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 No picture No picture Cannot receive any channels... page 53). • Check the connection between channel and program. • Confirm the picture quality by selecting Signal Diagnostics in the Product Support settings (page 41). Other Information Troubleshooting If you have questions, service needs, or require technical assistance related to the use , 1-2 years ...
Operating Instructions
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.../ Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket (1) Optional accessories Connecting cables / Support Belt Kit / Wall-Mount Bracket: SU-WL500 / TV Stand:... to change without notice. 58 Specifications Model KDL-40Z4100 KDL-46Z4100 System Television system NTSC: American TV standard ATSC (8VSB... terrestrial): ATSC compliant 8VSB QAM on cable: ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 (Does not include CableCARD functionality) Channel coverage Analog terrestrial: 2 - 69 / Digital terrestrial: 2 - 69 Analog Cable: 1 - 135 / Digital Cable: 1 - 135 Panel system LCD...
.../ Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket (1) Optional accessories Connecting cables / Support Belt Kit / Wall-Mount Bracket: SU-WL500 / TV Stand:... to change without notice. 58 Specifications Model KDL-40Z4100 KDL-46Z4100 System Television system NTSC: American TV standard ATSC (8VSB... terrestrial): ATSC compliant 8VSB QAM on cable: ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 (Does not include CableCARD functionality) Channel coverage Analog terrestrial: 2 - 69 / Digital terrestrial: 2 - 69 Analog Cable: 1 - 135 / Digital Cable: 1 - 135 Panel system LCD...
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...43 Color 42 Color Temperature 42 COMPONENT IN jack (1080p/1080i/ 720p/480p/480i) 11 Contact Sony 41 Control for Slideshow 34 Add to Favorites 32, 34 Advanced Settings 43 Analog CC 48 Audio Out...DVR/VCR Record Buttons 21 E Edit Channel Labels 47 English Rating 50 ENT button 21 Equipment Control/BRAVIA Sync 20 F F1/F2 button 24 Favorites 29 FAVORITES button 21 File Actions 32 File Order 32,...51 General Setup 52 HDMI Settings 51 Initial Setup 53 Network 52 Parental Lock 48 Picture 42 Product Support 41 Screen 45 Sound 44 Sharpness 42 Show/Hide Channels 47 Show/Hide Servers 52 Signal Diagnostics ...
...43 Color 42 Color Temperature 42 COMPONENT IN jack (1080p/1080i/ 720p/480p/480i) 11 Contact Sony 41 Control for Slideshow 34 Add to Favorites 32, 34 Advanced Settings 43 Analog CC 48 Audio Out...DVR/VCR Record Buttons 21 E Edit Channel Labels 47 English Rating 50 ENT button 21 Equipment Control/BRAVIA Sync 20 F F1/F2 button 24 Favorites 29 FAVORITES button 21 File Actions 32 File Order 32,...51 General Setup 52 HDMI Settings 51 Initial Setup 53 Network 52 Parental Lock 48 Picture 42 Product Support 41 Screen 45 Sound 44 Sharpness 42 Show/Hide Channels 47 Show/Hide Servers 52 Signal Diagnostics ...
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For Your Convenience Please contact Sony directly if you: z Have questions on the use of your television after reading your Operating Instructions manual and Quick Setup Guide z Experience difficulty operating your retailer or place of purchase. Please Do Not Return the Product to resolve your questions more quickly than your television Contact Sony Customer Support at: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport or to speak with a support representative: United States 1-800-222-SONY (7669) Canada 1-877-899-SONY (7669) Sony will work to the Store Printed in U.S.A.
For Your Convenience Please contact Sony directly if you: z Have questions on the use of your television after reading your Operating Instructions manual and Quick Setup Guide z Experience difficulty operating your retailer or place of purchase. Please Do Not Return the Product to resolve your questions more quickly than your television Contact Sony Customer Support at: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport or to speak with a support representative: United States 1-800-222-SONY (7669) Canada 1-877-899-SONY (7669) Sony will work to the Store Printed in U.S.A.
Child Safety: It Makes A Difference Where Your TV Stands
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... the proper TV stands. The Consumer Electronics Association formed the Home Entertainment Support Safety Committee comprised of television and consumer electronics furniture manufacturers to climb on or play with furniture and television sets. 5 Avoid placing any items on this hidden hazard of the home... or pull a TV over and may pique the children's curiosity. 6 Remember that is a growing trend, and larger televisions are popular purchases and are not always supported on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, audio speakers, chests or carts. Child Safety: It Makes A Difference Where Your...
... the proper TV stands. The Consumer Electronics Association formed the Home Entertainment Support Safety Committee comprised of television and consumer electronics furniture manufacturers to climb on or play with furniture and television sets. 5 Avoid placing any items on this hidden hazard of the home... or pull a TV over and may pique the children's curiosity. 6 Remember that is a growing trend, and larger televisions are popular purchases and are not always supported on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, audio speakers, chests or carts. Child Safety: It Makes A Difference Where Your...
Limited Warranty (US Only)
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4-103-056-02(1) x S® LCD Television LIMITED WARRANTY(US ONLY) SONY ELECTRONICS INC. ("SONY") warrants this product against defects in any enclosed software Limited Warranty. Pursuant to this Limited Warranty, SONY will, at its option, (i) repair the product using new or refurbished parts or (ii) replace the...product. Please refer to the End User License Agreements included with the Product for your product, Visit SONY's Web Site: www.sony.com/support Or call : 1-800-488-SONY (7669) Repair / Replacement Warranty: This Limited Warranty shall apply to any product or parts determined to...
4-103-056-02(1) x S® LCD Television LIMITED WARRANTY(US ONLY) SONY ELECTRONICS INC. ("SONY") warrants this product against defects in any enclosed software Limited Warranty. Pursuant to this Limited Warranty, SONY will, at its option, (i) repair the product using new or refurbished parts or (ii) replace the...product. Please refer to the End User License Agreements included with the Product for your product, Visit SONY's Web Site: www.sony.com/support Or call : 1-800-488-SONY (7669) Repair / Replacement Warranty: This Limited Warranty shall apply to any product or parts determined to...