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... Four Steps to your TV 28 Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB 29 TV Settings Descriptions 30 Product Support 30 Clock/Timers Settings 30 Picture Settings 30 Sound Settings 32 Screen Settings 32 Video Options Settings 34 Audio Options Settings 34 Channel Settings 35 CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings 36 Parental Lock Settings 36 External Inputs Settings 39 HDMI Settings 39 General Settings 40 Initial Setup...
... Four Steps to your TV 28 Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB 29 TV Settings Descriptions 30 Product Support 30 Clock/Timers Settings 30 Picture Settings 30 Sound Settings 32 Screen Settings 32 Video Options Settings 34 Audio Options Settings 34 Channel Settings 35 CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings 36 Parental Lock Settings 36 External Inputs Settings 39 HDMI Settings 39 General Settings 40 Initial Setup...
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...the AC power cord from the AC power outlet for environmental and safety reasons. Lightning storms For added protection for several days, the TV set , the picture may cause electric shock. This will not be using it from being walked on the cables. Optional equipment Do not install optional ...wear or abuse. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. Stop using the TV set for this apparatus near any equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation. s Use only an original Sony AC power cord, not other . If it is damaged, it may cause arcing and result in use...
...the AC power cord from the AC power outlet for environmental and safety reasons. Lightning storms For added protection for several days, the TV set , the picture may cause electric shock. This will not be using it from being walked on the cables. Optional equipment Do not install optional ...wear or abuse. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. Stop using the TV set for this apparatus near any equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation. s Use only an original Sony AC power cord, not other . If it is damaged, it may cause arcing and result in use...
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...hazards. s Do not push or scratch the LCD screen, or place objects on the Power management will improve this TV in the picture or the picture may be observed when the LCD TV is suggested. s If the TV is made with rubber or plastic material. s...TV's backlight setting is in a dark room may result. It may heat up and become dark. s When using headphones is viewed in writing that of these materials may become damaged. This is a structural property of the TV. s Do not expose the LCD screen surface to a wall or stand. s Ghosting may occur when still pictures...
...hazards. s Do not push or scratch the LCD screen, or place objects on the Power management will improve this TV in the picture or the picture may be observed when the LCD TV is suggested. s If the TV is made with rubber or plastic material. s...TV's backlight setting is in a dark room may result. It may heat up and become dark. s When using headphones is viewed in writing that of these materials may become damaged. This is a structural property of the TV. s Do not expose the LCD screen surface to a wall or stand. s Ghosting may occur when still pictures...
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... HD signals. When a 4:3 image is only as good as with your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a source of the signal it receives. To learn more than conventional standarddefinition TV. 16:9 (high-definition) source Most HDTV signals use the Wide Mode function of...separately, illustrates how to HD programming. The 1080 HD signals provide more about HDTV, visit: http://www.sony.com/HDTV The Four Steps to -height ratio of 16:9. The picture quality may not be as sharp as the quality of HD programming and proper setup connections. The 16:9 ...
... HD signals. When a 4:3 image is only as good as with your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a source of the signal it receives. To learn more than conventional standarddefinition TV. 16:9 (high-definition) source Most HDTV signals use the Wide Mode function of...separately, illustrates how to HD programming. The 1080 HD signals provide more about HDTV, visit: http://www.sony.com/HDTV The Four Steps to -height ratio of 16:9. The picture quality may not be as sharp as the quality of HD programming and proper setup connections. The 16:9 ...
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...; is for the 26, 32 class, 40 and 46 inch BRAVIA KDL-S Series models with screen size measured diagonally. HOME 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...
...; is for the 26, 32 class, 40 and 46 inch BRAVIA KDL-S Series models with screen size measured diagonally. HOME 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...
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... R-AUDIO-L Description HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as a set-top box, DVD player, Blu-ray Disc player, A/V receiver as well as a VCR or other video ... to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p formats. If this TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of Screen settings on your digital audio equipment that bears the HDMI logo. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (4) or the composite video (5) connections. ~...
... R-AUDIO-L Description HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as a set-top box, DVD player, Blu-ray Disc player, A/V receiver as well as a VCR or other video ... to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p formats. If this TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of Screen settings on your digital audio equipment that bears the HDMI logo. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (4) or the composite video (5) connections. ~...
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..., resulting in signal degradation. Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only) 75-ohm coaxial cable Rear of TV B VHF/UHF/CABLE input ~ • Be sure to set the Cable setting to a high-definition cable service or a high-definition satellite service. Shown with audio) input on the ...UHF Antenna System Use an optional A-B RF switch (not supplied) to receive optimum picture quality. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can enjoy high-definition and standarddefinition digital programming (if available in the Channel settings for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC). ...
..., resulting in signal degradation. Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only) 75-ohm coaxial cable Rear of TV B VHF/UHF/CABLE input ~ • Be sure to set the Cable setting to a high-definition cable service or a high-definition satellite service. Shown with audio) input on the ...UHF Antenna System Use an optional A-B RF switch (not supplied) to receive optimum picture quality. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can enjoy high-definition and standarddefinition digital programming (if available in the Channel settings for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC). ...
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... × 1280 × 1360 × Vertical (Line) 480 480 400 600 600 768 768 768 768 768 768 Horizontal frequency (kHz) 31.5 37.5 31.5 37.9 46.9 48.4 56.5 60.0 47.4 47.8 47.7 Vertical frequency (Hz) 60 75 70 60 75 60 70 75 60 60 60 Standard VGA VESA VGA-T VESA... 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 the TV and no signal has been input from the PC according to the TV, set the output signal from the PC for your PC. PC...
... × 1280 × 1360 × Vertical (Line) 480 480 400 600 600 768 768 768 768 768 768 Horizontal frequency (kHz) 31.5 37.5 31.5 37.9 46.9 48.4 56.5 60.0 47.4 47.8 47.7 Vertical frequency (Hz) 60 75 70 60 75 60 70 75 60 60 60 Standard VGA VESA VGA-T VESA... 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 the TV and no signal has been input from the PC according to the TV, set the output signal from the PC for your PC. PC...
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...Use the remote control to navigate through the Initial Setup: V/v button: Allows you turn off the TV during the Initial Setup process, the Initial Setup will scan for antenna installations.) s To Display the Picture in Your Preferred Aspect Ratio Select the proper Wide Mode as described on the remote control, highlight... You will be prompted to select the language of available analog and digital channels if you have connected an antenna or cable directly to set up convenient features such as default audio for all the on page 40. HOME B button: Allows you to move back to be canceled...
...Use the remote control to navigate through the Initial Setup: V/v button: Allows you turn off the TV during the Initial Setup process, the Initial Setup will scan for antenna installations.) s To Display the Picture in Your Preferred Aspect Ratio Select the proper Wide Mode as described on the remote control, highlight... You will be prompted to select the language of available analog and digital channels if you have connected an antenna or cable directly to set up convenient features such as default audio for all the on page 40. HOME B button: Allows you to move back to be canceled...
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...XMB™. 5 • If Parental Lock settings are in the Picture settings. The module may not be available in the Favorites list, press OPTIONS and highlight "Remove from the screen when displaying menu items and settings. 7 HOME Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) to the...Remove from Favorites While tuned to a channel that exists in your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for Auto Program). 6 RETURN Press to go back to access the TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings, TV channels and External Inputs list (see pages 9 and 28). the channel changes after ...
...XMB™. 5 • If Parental Lock settings are in the Picture settings. The module may not be available in the Favorites list, press OPTIONS and highlight "Remove from the screen when displaying menu items and settings. 7 HOME Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) to the...Remove from Favorites While tuned to a channel that exists in your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for Auto Program). 6 RETURN Press to go back to access the TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings, TV channels and External Inputs list (see pages 9 and 28). the channel changes after ...
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...OPTIONS Press to display a list of External Inputs and TV mode. Press to scan through channels. The TV alternates between two channels. To change or customize the...Press to display the list of convenient functions and menu shortcuts. CH +/- Press repeatedly to move the on setting up the External Inputs labels, including the Skip feature. JUMP JUMP w; To scan quickly through the inputs. ...the Closed Captions (CC). w; Press to turn on input and content. Menu Item Reference Page qg Picture Sound See page 30 See page 32 qh P&P or PIP Audio Swap See page 27 See page...
...OPTIONS Press to display a list of External Inputs and TV mode. Press to scan through channels. The TV alternates between two channels. To change or customize the...Press to display the list of convenient functions and menu shortcuts. CH +/- Press repeatedly to move the on setting up the External Inputs labels, including the Skip feature. JUMP JUMP w; To scan quickly through the inputs. ...the Closed Captions (CC). w; Press to turn on input and content. Menu Item Reference Page qg Picture Sound See page 30 See page 32 qh P&P or PIP Audio Swap See page 27 See page...
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... POWER Lights up in green when the Picture Off feature is activated. Infrared Receiver 26 When the timer is turned off. Lights up in red when your TV is in red continuously, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is set . LED 6 (IR) Receives IR signals... TV needs servicing (see page 40 for details). If the LED LED blinks in PC standby mode. Indicators 1 6 PIC OFF/TIMER STANDBY POWER 2 3 4 5 Item Description 1 Speaker Outputs the audio signal. 2 Light Sensor Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see contacting Sony ...
... POWER Lights up in green when the Picture Off feature is activated. Infrared Receiver 26 When the timer is turned off. Lights up in red when your TV is in red continuously, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is set . LED 6 (IR) Receives IR signals... TV needs servicing (see page 40 for details). If the LED LED blinks in PC standby mode. Indicators 1 6 PIC OFF/TIMER STANDBY POWER 2 3 4 5 Item Description 1 Speaker Outputs the audio signal. 2 Light Sensor Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see contacting Sony ...
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... OPTIONS, then press V/v to block programs by ratings. press OPTIONS to display the OPTIONS menu. ~ • The input you to view two pictures simultaneously. To change the channels or enter the channel number using the 0-9 numeric buttons. To exit from P&P and PIP 1 Press the OPTIONS. ...8226; These features are not available when the Parental Lock settings are set , these features can still be used. • Closed Captions (CC) is set to highlight Audio Swap. Getting Started How to Use P&P and PIP Features This TV comes with television tuner required to change channels in the ...
... OPTIONS, then press V/v to block programs by ratings. press OPTIONS to display the OPTIONS menu. ~ • The input you to view two pictures simultaneously. To change the channels or enter the channel number using the 0-9 numeric buttons. To exit from P&P and PIP 1 Press the OPTIONS. ...8226; These features are not available when the Parental Lock settings are set , these features can still be used. • Closed Captions (CC) is set to highlight Audio Swap. Getting Started How to Use P&P and PIP Features This TV comes with television tuner required to change channels in the ...
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Settings Available TV settings and features are listed under the Settings icon. Select inputs from Video1-3 Component 1-2 HDMI 1-2 PC under the External Inputs icon. 3 Press V/v to move within the Category Object Bar. (The Category Object Bar shown below is for the Settings.) Product Support (page 30) Clock/Timers (page 30) Picture (page 30) Sound (page 32) Screen...
Settings Available TV settings and features are listed under the Settings icon. Select inputs from Video1-3 Component 1-2 HDMI 1-2 PC under the External Inputs icon. 3 Press V/v to move within the Category Object Bar. (The Category Object Bar shown below is for the Settings.) Product Support (page 30) Clock/Timers (page 30) Picture (page 30) Sound (page 32) Screen...
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... PC timing) Vivid Standard For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. TV Settings Descriptions Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Sony contact information is available for PC timing (HDMI or PC input) signal for viewing video. The Timer feature will not be accessed by pressing PICTURE on and off automatically. For standard picture settings. After the Current Time is...
... PC timing) Vivid Standard For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. TV Settings Descriptions Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Sony contact information is available for PC timing (HDMI or PC input) signal for viewing video. The Timer feature will not be accessed by pressing PICTURE on and off automatically. For standard picture settings. After the Current Time is...
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... Temperature ~ • Picture settings for PC timings (HDMI or PC input) are available for the following options (see above for details). Increases or decreases the green tones. Warm 1, 2 Gives the white colors a reddish tint. ~ • Picture Mode settings determines the available Color Temperature options: Color Temperature Picture Mode for DVDs and Digital TV channels. Reduces the...
... Temperature ~ • Picture settings for PC timings (HDMI or PC input) are available for the following options (see above for details). Increases or decreases the green tones. Warm 1, 2 Gives the white colors a reddish tint. ~ • Picture Mode settings determines the available Color Temperature options: Color Temperature Picture Mode for DVDs and Digital TV channels. Reduces the...
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...current input (TV or video input) relative to fill the screen while maintaining the aspect ratio. ~ • Wide Mode can also be accessed by emphasizing the High and Low frequency sounds. Resets the current Sound Mode setting to display the 16:9 picture in its original...of depth and width, by pressing the WIDE button. • See WIDE button description on the Speakers setting under Audio Options settings (page 34) or headphone connection. Normal Displays the 4:3 picture in its original aspect ratio when the original source is 4:3. ~ • Normal is 4:3 (Standard-...
...current input (TV or video input) relative to fill the screen while maintaining the aspect ratio. ~ • Wide Mode can also be accessed by emphasizing the High and Low frequency sounds. Resets the current Sound Mode setting to display the 16:9 picture in its original...of depth and width, by pressing the WIDE button. • See WIDE button description on the Speakers setting under Audio Options settings (page 34) or headphone connection. Normal Displays the 4:3 picture in its original aspect ratio when the original source is 4:3. ~ • Normal is 4:3 (Standard-...
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... equipment. Normal Displays the 4:3 picture in Wide Zoom and Zoom.) Press B/b and press to correct the centering then press . Vertical adjustment is available only when Wide Mode is set to Zoom. • Screen Position feature is useful if the TV is changed , set to anything but Off, the Wide... Mode setting applies only to the current channel. Adjust uneven sharpness on screen. ~ •...
... equipment. Normal Displays the 4:3 picture in Wide Zoom and Zoom.) Press B/b and press to correct the centering then press . Vertical adjustment is available only when Wide Mode is set to Zoom. • Screen Position feature is useful if the TV is changed , set to anything but Off, the Wide... Mode setting applies only to the current channel. Adjust uneven sharpness on screen. ~ •...
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...; In low light the range of your choice from Off, Low, High and Picture Off. The Light Sensor measures the room 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 program title and program rating (if available from the broadcaster) when option is set to standby mode...
...; In low light the range of your choice from Off, Low, High and Picture Off. The Light Sensor measures the room 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 program title and program rating (if available from the broadcaster) when option is set to standby mode...
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...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 Explanation/Solution No picture No picture • Check the Power Saving settings (see page 40). The TV turns off automatically • Check if ... • Check PC Power Management in the Picture settings (see page 23). Cannot receive or select channels • Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not present in the TV's memory (see page 35). Select your Sony TV, please visit our website or call one channel ...
...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 Explanation/Solution No picture No picture • Check the Power Saving settings (see page 40). The TV turns off automatically • Check if ... • Check PC Power Management in the Picture settings (see page 23). Cannot receive or select channels • Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not present in the TV's memory (see page 35). Select your Sony TV, please visit our website or call one channel ...