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...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™ (...Settings 41 Picture Settings 42 Sound Settings 44 Screen Settings 45 Channel Settings 47 CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings 48 Parental Lock Settings 48 External Inputs 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...
...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™ (...Settings 41 Picture Settings 42 Sound Settings 44 Screen Settings 45 Channel Settings 47 CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings 48 Parental Lock Settings 48 External Inputs 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...
Operating Instructions
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...Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/hd The Four Steps to a Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup Along with your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. When you compare a high-definition signal to a standard analog signal, you ... 16:9 (high-definition) source Most HDTV signals use a boxy 4:3 aspect ratio. To experience the stunning detail of your BRAVIA screen, maintaining a crisp, clear, vivid picture. 4:3 (standard-definition) source Most standard-definition signals use a wide screen aspect ratio of the TV to adjust the ...
...Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/hd The Four Steps to a Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup Along with your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. When you compare a high-definition signal to a standard analog signal, you ... 16:9 (high-definition) source Most HDTV signals use a boxy 4:3 aspect ratio. To experience the stunning detail of your BRAVIA screen, maintaining a crisp, clear, vivid picture. 4:3 (standard-definition) source Most standard-definition signals use a wide screen aspect ratio of the TV to adjust the ...
Operating Instructions
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...TV Channels: 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 DISPLAY LIGHT POWER 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 ...
...TV Channels: 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 DISPLAY LIGHT POWER 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 ...
Operating Instructions
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...Connects to the S VIDEO output jack of Screen settings on page 46. Can also be controlled with DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter) jack, and connect the audio jack to the computer before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable. • If the picture is the case, connect the adapter to the ...this is noisy, flickering or not clear, adjust Phase and Pitch of video equipment. 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 your digital audio equipment that is for the signals that connects to ...
...Connects to the S VIDEO output jack of Screen settings on page 46. Can also be controlled with DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter) jack, and connect the audio jack to the computer before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable. • If the picture is the case, connect the adapter to the ...this is noisy, flickering or not clear, adjust Phase and Pitch of video equipment. 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 your digital audio equipment that is for the signals that connects to ...
Operating Instructions
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...TV Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can enjoy high-definition programming by radio frequency interference, resulting in the Channel settings for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC). • It is strongly recommended that you choose... with HDMI Connection Rear of receiving unscrambled digital programming for the type of TV B CABLE/ANTENNA ~ • Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to receive optimum picture quality. Shown with standard-definition analog programming. ~ • This TV is capable of TV VIDEO IN 1 3 S VIDEO ...
...TV Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can enjoy high-definition programming by radio frequency interference, resulting in the Channel settings for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC). • It is strongly recommended that you choose... with HDMI Connection Rear of receiving unscrambled digital programming for the type of TV B CABLE/ANTENNA ~ • Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to receive optimum picture quality. Shown with standard-definition analog programming. ~ • This TV is capable of TV VIDEO IN 1 3 S VIDEO ...
Operating Instructions
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... your PC by connecting a HD15-HD15 cable as a video timing and not PC timing. This affects Picture settings, Wide Mode settings, and PIP function. PC Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the TV, set Picture Mode to Custom, Wide Mode to Full, and Display Area to Full Pixel. 14 This TV can... also be connected 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...
... your PC by connecting a HD15-HD15 cable as a video timing and not PC timing. This affects Picture settings, Wide Mode settings, and PIP function. PC Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the TV, set Picture Mode to Custom, Wide Mode to Full, and Display Area to Full Pixel. 14 This TV can... also be connected 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...
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... to operate external equipment. SYNC MENU: Press once to the audio output of the attached speakers of the remote control. The picture settings will be set for a cinema-like experience and the audio will be programmed to play a program in all Control for HDMI function (not ...an HDMI connection to exit. Button 1 DISPLAY 2 LIGHT 3 FUNCTION Buttons 4 Equipment Control/ BRAVIA Sync 5 SOUND 6 DMex Description Press once to stop playback. See your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for a set period of these FUNCTION buttons to play a program at a normal speed. Use them as a...
... to operate external equipment. SYNC MENU: Press once to the audio output of the attached speakers of the remote control. The picture settings will be set for a cinema-like experience and the audio will be programmed to play a program in all Control for HDMI function (not ...an HDMI connection to exit. Button 1 DISPLAY 2 LIGHT 3 FUNCTION Buttons 4 Equipment Control/ BRAVIA Sync 5 SOUND 6 DMex Description Press once to stop playback. See your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for a set period of these FUNCTION buttons to play a program at a normal speed. Use them as a...
Operating Instructions
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... DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE CC FREEZE 7 8 9 0 qa qs VOL qd MUTING qf CH JUMP qg qh... Guide. Press again to display the Favorites menu. For example, to restore the sound. Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen Channel TV qa 0-9 ENT qs qd MUTING qf VOL +/- Press again or press VOL + to ... equipment. Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB™ to pause recording. Use with Sony Blu-ray player (BD) see pages 5 and 39). Pressing this button alone starts the recording...
... DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE CC FREEZE 7 8 9 0 qa qs VOL qd MUTING qf CH JUMP qg qh... Guide. Press again to display the Favorites menu. For example, to restore the sound. Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen Channel TV qa 0-9 ENT qs qd MUTING qf VOL +/- Press again or press VOL + to ... equipment. Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB™ to pause recording. Use with Sony Blu-ray player (BD) see pages 5 and 39). Pressing this button alone starts the recording...
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... source Standard-definition source High-definition source SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE CC FREEZE wa m Wide Zoom m Wide Zoom Normal Full Normal This mode is not available. Press repeatedly to cycle through the available Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, H Stretch, Zoom. Changing the Wide Screen Mode for...
... source Standard-definition source High-definition source SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE CC FREEZE wa m Wide Zoom m Wide Zoom Normal Full Normal This mode is not available. Press repeatedly to cycle through the available Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, H Stretch, Zoom. Changing the Wide Screen Mode for...
Operating Instructions
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... Background TV Motion Enhancer Device Control Device Control (Menu) for Closed Captions (CC): On, Off, and On with Muting. For details, see Picture settings on the current mode.) The picture modes can also be accessed in the currently tuned digital program. 23 DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV.... • While the Freeze feature is active, pressing HOME will appear in Options only when digital ratings or alternate audio streams are available in the Picture settings.
... Background TV Motion Enhancer Device Control Device Control (Menu) for Closed Captions (CC): On, Off, and On with Muting. For details, see Picture settings on the current mode.) The picture modes can also be accessed in the currently tuned digital program. 23 DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV.... • While the Freeze feature is active, pressing HOME will appear in Options only when digital ratings or alternate audio streams are available in the Picture settings.
Operating Instructions
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... servicing (see contacting Sony information on the back cover). 5 POWER LED Lights up in green when the TV is turned off the logo illumination, for details). When the timer is set . If the LED blinks in PC standby mode. For details, see page 41 (Timer) and page 53 (Picture Off). 4 STANDBY ...LED Lights up in red when your TV is set , this may be affected. 7 SONY Logo The Sony logo will remain lit even if the TV is turned on . Operating the TV Indicators 7 1 PIC...
... servicing (see contacting Sony information on the back cover). 5 POWER LED Lights up in green when the TV is turned off the logo illumination, for details). When the timer is set . If the LED blinks in PC standby mode. For details, see page 41 (Timer) and page 53 (Picture Off). 4 STANDBY ...LED Lights up in red when your TV is set , this may be affected. 7 SONY Logo The Sony logo will remain lit even if the TV is turned on . Operating the TV Indicators 7 1 PIC...
Operating Instructions
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...NEXT PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE CC FREEZE 2 4 Auto Backlight The backlight can be programmed to program your equipment's own remote control. If the code is the case, use your remote control. Function Button Sony Equipment Code Number DVD DVD Player 31033 AMP...code using the green POWER button, the programming is pre-programmed to remain lit longer than one code is lit. To set to operate the following Sony equipment. When in the programming mode, the FUNCTION button blinks for approximately 30 seconds until the four FUNCTION buttons blink red...
...NEXT PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE CC FREEZE 2 4 Auto Backlight The backlight can be programmed to program your equipment's own remote control. If the code is the case, use your remote control. Function Button Sony Equipment Code Number DVD DVD Player 31033 AMP...code using the green POWER button, the programming is pre-programmed to remain lit longer than one code is lit. To set to operate the following Sony equipment. When in the programming mode, the FUNCTION button blinks for approximately 30 seconds until the four FUNCTION buttons blink red...
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...a photo Right 90°, Left 90°, or 180° and save to play during the slideshow. Information Select to optimize picture display quality or display speed. Slideshow Music Select music to USB connected equipment. ~ • Not available with the TV remote control... screen with the TV remote control. Delete Select to view the photo file highlighted. List View Options menu Playback Method Photo Settings Sets the Slideshow play the slideshow. Slideshow Speed Select from deletion. Slideshow Effect Select from Favorites with photos accessed from a DLNA ...
...a photo Right 90°, Left 90°, or 180° and save to play during the slideshow. Information Select to optimize picture display quality or display speed. Slideshow Music Select music to USB connected equipment. ~ • Not available with the TV remote control... screen with the TV remote control. Delete Select to view the photo file highlighted. List View Options menu Playback Method Photo Settings Sets the Slideshow play the slideshow. Slideshow Speed Select from deletion. Slideshow Effect Select from Favorites with photos accessed from a DLNA ...
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... Photos cannot be displayed in the TV. Speakers Select to set sound to TV Speakers or Audio System. ~ • For Display Size, Playback Method, Photo Settings, Start Slideshow, Rotate and Save, Delete, Information, Add to Favorites, and Remove from a Sony connected USB equipment (not supplied) or add music to highlight... folders will display the following Photo Options menu. Sound Adjustments Select to make adjustments to make sound adjustments (see page 42 Picture Adjustments). Exploring Fun Features Pressing OPTIONS while displaying a photo will be stored in a List View.
... Photos cannot be displayed in the TV. Speakers Select to set sound to TV Speakers or Audio System. ~ • For Display Size, Playback Method, Photo Settings, Start Slideshow, Rotate and Save, Delete, Information, Add to Favorites, and Remove from a Sony connected USB equipment (not supplied) or add music to highlight... folders will display the following Photo Options menu. Sound Adjustments Select to make adjustments to make sound adjustments (see page 42 Picture Adjustments). Exploring Fun Features Pressing OPTIONS while displaying a photo will be stored in a List View.
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.... Recommended for Reduction DVDs, Blu-ray and digital TV channels. 42 Custom Allows you to store your preferred settings. Noise Reduction Reduces the picture noise level. Picture Settings Picture Adjustments Picture Mode Vivid For Video Standard For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. For Photo Photo-Vivid For enhancing contrast and sharpness. For PC Timings Video This option...
.... Recommended for Reduction DVDs, Blu-ray and digital TV channels. 42 Custom Allows you to store your preferred settings. Noise Reduction Reduces the picture noise level. Picture Settings Picture Adjustments Picture Mode Vivid For Video Standard For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. For Photo Photo-Vivid For enhancing contrast and sharpness. For PC Timings Video This option...
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... (Advanced contrast. Color Space Selects the range of color reproduction from the OPTIONS menu. • Picture settings available during PC input are Picture Mode, Reset, Backlight, Picture, Brightness, and Color Temperature. High Provides smoother picture movement for Contrast Enhancer) dark picture scenes. Clear White Emphasizes white and light colors. Auto 2 Applies only the inverse 3-2 pull-down...
... (Advanced contrast. Color Space Selects the range of color reproduction from the OPTIONS menu. • Picture settings available during PC input are Picture Mode, Reset, Backlight, Picture, Brightness, and Color Temperature. High Provides smoother picture movement for Contrast Enhancer) dark picture scenes. Clear White Emphasizes white and light colors. Auto 2 Applies only the inverse 3-2 pull-down...
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... higher-pitched sounds. For example, if the voice of a news announcer is important. Selecting Off will automatically set the picture settings for video or still image content when Sony optional equipment that supports Video-A mode is set the picture settings for each external input (except PC IN). Game Mode Select On to optimize the enjoyment of fast...
... higher-pitched sounds. For example, if the voice of a news announcer is important. Selecting Off will automatically set the picture settings for video or still image content when Sony optional equipment that supports Video-A mode is set the picture settings for each external input (except PC IN). Game Mode Select On to optimize the enjoyment of fast...
Operating Instructions
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... will not disable this function. Logo Illumination Select On to illuminate the SONY logo on page 57. ~ • Favorite channel list will not be affected by adjusting the backlight brightness. Some settings such as its function may be cleared each time you want to factory...brightness which allows the TV to automatically adjust the backlight brightness based on the picture settings and the ambient room light conditions. ~ • Be sure not to put anything around the sensor, as Picture Adjustments, Sound Adjustments, and Parental Lock will be affected (see the Troubleshooting...
... will not disable this function. Logo Illumination Select On to illuminate the SONY logo on page 57. ~ • Favorite channel list will not be affected by adjusting the backlight brightness. Some settings such as its function may be cleared each time you want to factory...brightness which allows the TV to automatically adjust the backlight brightness based on the picture settings and the ambient room light conditions. ~ • Be sure not to put anything around the sensor, as Picture Adjustments, Sound Adjustments, and Parental Lock will be affected (see the Troubleshooting...
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...If you want to TV Speakers in standby or hibernation mode. Turn off . BRAVIA Sync Cannot find connected • Make sure that the antenna is not in the Sound settings (see page 53). Poor Picture • Adjust the resolution (see page 45). 56 Plug-and-play will ...language. Audio noise • Make sure that the Control for BRAVIA Sync activated Theater System (see page 51). Noisy picture • Make sure that "Muting" disappears from the PC is • Adjust the Picture Mode options in the Screen settings (see page 14). • Adjust Pitch and Phase. ...
...If you want to TV Speakers in standby or hibernation mode. Turn off . BRAVIA Sync Cannot find connected • Make sure that the antenna is not in the Sound settings (see page 53). Poor Picture • Adjust the resolution (see page 45). 56 Plug-and-play will ...language. Audio noise • Make sure that the Control for BRAVIA Sync activated Theater System (see page 51). Noisy picture • Make sure that "Muting" disappears from the PC is • Adjust the Picture Mode options in the Screen settings (see page 14). • Adjust Pitch and Phase. ...
Quick Setup Guide
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...side of your television after connecting your...Picture Quality You can be properly connected to customize your BRAVIA Operating Instructions Manual for the current signal. Most SD signals use the 0-9 number buttons on the screen. Your TV will explain how to get HD programming to experience the stunning detail of recently viewed channels and external inputs. KDL-40Z4100 KDL...set , a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a source of your BRAVIA. ■ Adjust your BRAVIA: ■ Register online at : http://www.sony... Your New BRAVIA® LCD HDTV Congratulations!...
...side of your television after connecting your...Picture Quality You can be properly connected to customize your BRAVIA Operating Instructions Manual for the current signal. Most SD signals use the 0-9 number buttons on the screen. Your TV will explain how to get HD programming to experience the stunning detail of recently viewed channels and external inputs. KDL-40Z4100 KDL...set , a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a source of your BRAVIA. ■ Adjust your BRAVIA: ■ Register online at : http://www.sony... Your New BRAVIA® LCD HDTV Congratulations!...