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... 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...
... 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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.... s Do not allow anything to exchange it and ask your dealer or Sony service center to rest on a 120 - 240 V AC supply only. s Do not move the TV with the power cord plugged in close to the TV set with a protective earthing connection. s When you plug/unplug the AC power... Clean only with the apparatus. This will not be bared and cut, causing a short-circuit, and resulting in front of the TV set or beside the TV set is damaged, it may cause electric shock. Optional equipment Do not install optional equipment too close proximity to qualified service personnel. The core...
.... s Do not allow anything to exchange it and ask your dealer or Sony service center to rest on a 120 - 240 V AC supply only. s Do not move the TV with the power cord plugged in close to the TV set with a protective earthing connection. s When you plug/unplug the AC power... Clean only with the apparatus. This will not be bared and cut, causing a short-circuit, and resulting in front of the TV set or beside the TV set is damaged, it may cause electric shock. Optional equipment Do not install optional equipment too close proximity to qualified service personnel. The core...
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...TV and causing serious injury, be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it picks up , down . (Continued) 5 KDL-26S3000 KDL-32S3000/KDL-40S3000/ KDL-46S3000/KDL-32SL130/ KDL... type. Small accessories Keep small accessories out of the TV set Unplug the AC power cord when cleaning this TV. ANTENNAS Outdoor antenna grounding If an outdoor antenna is ...occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on the LCD panel. s Carrying the large size TV requires two or more people. If the plug is grounded so...
...TV and causing serious injury, be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it picks up , down . (Continued) 5 KDL-26S3000 KDL-32S3000/KDL-40S3000/ KDL-46S3000/KDL-32SL130/ KDL... type. Small accessories Keep small accessories out of the TV set Unplug the AC power cord when cleaning this TV. ANTENNAS Outdoor antenna grounding If an outdoor antenna is ...occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on the LCD panel. s Carrying the large size TV requires two or more people. If the plug is grounded so...
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... extreme temperatures, such as in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is provided. Have it checked immediately by placing the TV on it may cause a fire or damage to the TV set as shown below. Otherwise, air-circulation may be inadequate and cause overheating, which may protrude, such as a...could result in injury. s Do not let this much space around the set. Leave some space around the set as follows: Air circulation is installed in places subject to the TV. Installed on the TV. Placement The TV should be sure to mechanical vibration. s Do not use qualified contractors....
... extreme temperatures, such as in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is provided. Have it checked immediately by placing the TV on it may cause a fire or damage to the TV set as shown below. Otherwise, air-circulation may be inadequate and cause overheating, which may protrude, such as a...could result in injury. s Do not let this much space around the set. Leave some space around the set as follows: Air circulation is installed in places subject to the TV. Installed on the TV. Placement The TV should be sure to mechanical vibration. s Do not use qualified contractors....
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...blue, or green) may occur. It may damage the LCD panel. s The LCD screen is exposed to maximize the brightness of the TV. Changing the Picture mode, Backlight setting, enabling the Light Sensor, or turning on top of the TV. Doing so may cause a malfunction of medical equipment. ...place this product contains mercury. Sound carries very easily at the TV. LCD SCREEN s Although the LCD screen is made with high-precision technology and to achieve a high level of performance and picture quality, this TV's backlight setting is toxic, with water and consult your neighbors. s Do ...
...blue, or green) may occur. It may damage the LCD panel. s The LCD screen is exposed to maximize the brightness of the TV. Changing the Picture mode, Backlight setting, enabling the Light Sensor, or turning on top of the TV. Doing so may cause a malfunction of medical equipment. ...place this product contains mercury. Sound carries very easily at the TV. LCD SCREEN s Although the LCD screen is made with high-precision technology and to achieve a high level of performance and picture quality, this TV's backlight setting is toxic, with water and consult your neighbors. s Do ...
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... can receive and display HD programming from 1080 HD signals. The 1080 HD signals provide more about HDTV, visit: http://www.sony.com/HDTV The Four Steps to Stunning HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup Along with HD sources. ~ • You can use a boxy 4:3 aspect ratio. When you ... your BRAVIA screen, maintaining a crisp, clear, vivid picture. 4:3 (standard-definition) source Most standard-definition signals use the Wide Mode function of the TV to adjust the 4:3 image to fit the entire screen (see page 16). Welcome to the World of BRAVIA™ Thank you will notice a big...
... can receive and display HD programming from 1080 HD signals. The 1080 HD signals provide more about HDTV, visit: http://www.sony.com/HDTV The Four Steps to Stunning HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup Along with HD sources. ~ • You can use a boxy 4:3 aspect ratio. When you ... your BRAVIA screen, maintaining a crisp, clear, vivid picture. 4:3 (standard-definition) source Most standard-definition signals use the Wide Mode function of the TV to adjust the 4:3 image to fit the entire screen (see page 16). Welcome to the World of BRAVIA™ Thank you will notice a big...
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... inch viewable image size (measured diagonally). 9 The XMB™ is for the 26, 32 class, 40 and 46 inch BRAVIA KDL-S Series models with screen size measured diagonally. TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on..., satellite, VCR, DVD players or other inputs can control: • Settings: timer, picture, sound, screen and other options (see page 30 for customization options). • TV Channels: available channels are displayed on the TV screen. Press the HOME button on your remote control to select programming and...
... inch viewable image size (measured diagonally). 9 The XMB™ is for the 26, 32 class, 40 and 46 inch BRAVIA KDL-S Series models with screen size measured diagonally. TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on..., satellite, VCR, DVD players or other inputs can control: • Settings: timer, picture, sound, screen and other options (see page 30 for customization options). • TV Channels: available channels are displayed on the TV screen. Press the HOME button on your remote control to select programming and...
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... before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable. • If the picture is noisy, flickering or not clear, adjust Phase and Pitch of Screen settings on the left side of your Cable or VHF/UHF antenna. 15 Connects to your VCR or other video equipment that connects to the ...HDMI IN 2 HDMI/ 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 equipment. Note that ...
... before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable. • If the picture is noisy, flickering or not clear, adjust Phase and Pitch of Screen settings on the left side of your Cable or VHF/UHF antenna. 15 Connects to your VCR or other video equipment that connects to the ...HDMI IN 2 HDMI/ 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 equipment. Note that ...
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... capable of TV VHF/UHF/CABLE input HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can also 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 ...see page 35). Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can be easily affected by subscribing to On or Off in signal degradation. Cable Antenna A-B RF switch A Rear of TV B VHF/UHF/CABLE input ~ • Be sure to set the Cable setting to a high-definition cable ...
... capable of TV VHF/UHF/CABLE input HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can also 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 ...see page 35). Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can be easily affected by subscribing to On or Off in signal degradation. Cable Antenna A-B RF switch A Rear of TV B VHF/UHF/CABLE input ~ • Be sure to set the Cable setting to a high-definition cable ...
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... below . PC Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the TV, set the output signal from the PC according to the chart below with a... be detected automatically. (PC reboot may be connected to a PC with DVI or HDMI output. (Refer to the separate Quick Setup Guide.) Rear of TV 1 RGB S VIDEO Y PB 2 VIDEO PR DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) R AUDIO L AUDIO L (MONO) AUDIO R 1 3 IN PC IN VIDEO... (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...
... below . PC Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the TV, set the output signal from the PC according to the chart below with a... be detected automatically. (PC reboot may be connected to a PC with DVI or HDMI output. (Refer to the separate Quick Setup Guide.) Rear of TV 1 RGB S VIDEO Y PB 2 VIDEO PR DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) R AUDIO L AUDIO L (MONO) AUDIO R 1 3 IN PC IN VIDEO... (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...
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... Cables You can be selected from the XMB™. Setting the HDMI Control In order for BRAVIA Theatre Sync™ This TV is supported. Using HDMI Control for the HDMI Control function to operate, the TV and other Sony HDMI Control equipment must be setup. See page 39 on... how to turn on equipment listed under the External Inputs on . • Automatically switching to allow communication between Sony TV's and Sony equipment. The HDMI Control function enables BRAVIA Theatre Sync to the audio output of the A/V receiver's attached speakers. • Adjusting the ...
... Cables You can be selected from the XMB™. Setting the HDMI Control In order for BRAVIA Theatre Sync™ This TV is supported. Using HDMI Control for the HDMI Control function to operate, the TV and other Sony HDMI Control equipment must be setup. See page 39 on... how to turn on equipment listed under the External Inputs on . • Automatically switching to allow communication between Sony TV's and Sony equipment. The HDMI Control function enables BRAVIA Theatre Sync to the audio output of the A/V receiver's attached speakers. • Adjusting the ...
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....) s To Display the Picture in Your Preferred Aspect Ratio Select the proper Wide Mode as described on . • The Auto Program may want to the TV's VHF/UHF/ CABLE input. Setting Up the Channel List - Initial Setup The Initial Setup screen appears when you accidentally turn on -screen...), Show/Hide Channels (page 35), Edit Channel Labels (page 35) when Auto Program is completed, the TV will scan for the first time. button: Allows you have connected an antenna or cable directly to set up convenient features such as Favorites (see page 35. When the Auto Program is completed. 21 You...
....) s To Display the Picture in Your Preferred Aspect Ratio Select the proper Wide Mode as described on . • The Auto Program may want to the TV's VHF/UHF/ CABLE input. Setting Up the Channel List - Initial Setup The Initial Setup screen appears when you accidentally turn on -screen...), Show/Hide Channels (page 35), Edit Channel Labels (page 35) when Auto Program is completed, the TV will scan for the first time. button: Allows you have connected an antenna or cable directly to set up convenient features such as Favorites (see page 35. When the Auto Program is completed. 21 You...
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... seconds or press again to use with other equipment. Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators Inserting Batteries into the Remote control Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching e and E on page 40. You can also set the display to the channel and/or program when available. Button 1 ...DISPLAY 2 SLEEP Description Press once to display the information pertaining to show minimal information. See Info Banner on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment of the TV will time out...
... seconds or press again to use with other equipment. Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators Inserting Batteries into the Remote control Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching e and E on page 40. You can also set the display to the channel and/or program when available. Button 1 ...DISPLAY 2 SLEEP Description Press once to display the information pertaining to show minimal information. See Info Banner on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment of the TV will time out...
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... and highlight "Add to enter 2.1, press 2 , , 1 and ENT. (Continued) 23 The module may not be 7 accessed in your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for Auto Program). 6 RETURN Press to go back to the previous screen or exit from Favorites While tuned to change channels immediately. You... window showing current program to a different location on the current mode.) The picture modes can store up to access the TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings, TV channels and External Inputs list (see pages 21 and 35 for more information. See your region. the channel changes after...
... and highlight "Add to enter 2.1, press 2 , , 1 and ENT. (Continued) 23 The module may not be 7 accessed in your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for Auto Program). 6 RETURN Press to go back to the previous screen or exit from Favorites While tuned to change channels immediately. You... window showing current program to a different location on the current mode.) The picture modes can store up to access the TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings, TV channels and External Inputs list (see pages 21 and 35 for more information. See your region. the channel changes after...
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... Zoom Normal Full Zoom m Wide Zoom Normal This mode is not available Full Zoom ~ • When the TV receives a 720p, 1080i or 1080p signal, qa Normal cannot be also accessed in the Screen settings (see page 32). Changing the Wide Screen Mode for PC timing qs Incoming PC signal Incoming PC signal... to restore the sound. Press again or press VOL + to mute the sound. Press to step through the Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. Press repeatedly to turn on and off the TV. qs MUTING qd POWER qf WIDE qd qf Description Press to adjust the volume. The Wide Mode...
... Zoom Normal Full Zoom m Wide Zoom Normal This mode is not available Full Zoom ~ • When the TV receives a 720p, 1080i or 1080p signal, qa Normal cannot be also accessed in the Screen settings (see page 32). Changing the Wide Screen Mode for PC timing qs Incoming PC signal Incoming PC signal... to restore the sound. Press again or press VOL + to mute the sound. Press to step through the Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. Press repeatedly to turn on and off the TV. qs MUTING qd POWER qf WIDE qd qf Description Press to adjust the volume. The Wide Mode...
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...page 34 Alternate Audio See page 34 Digital Rating See page 37 Screen See page 32 qk CC ql JUMP Press to move the on setting up the External Inputs labels, including the Skip feature. qj OPTIONS Press to select/confirm an item. To change or customize the CC Display..., see page 36. Press to display a list of External Inputs and TV mode. The OPTIONS menu items vary based on and off the Closed Captions (CC). The TV alternates between two channels. w; Press to scan through channels. qh V/v/B/b Press V/v/B/b to turn on input and...
...page 34 Alternate Audio See page 34 Digital Rating See page 37 Screen See page 32 qk CC ql JUMP Press to move the on setting up the External Inputs labels, including the Skip feature. qj OPTIONS Press to select/confirm an item. To change or customize the CC Display..., see page 36. Press to display a list of External Inputs and TV mode. The OPTIONS menu items vary based on and off the Closed Captions (CC). The TV alternates between two channels. w; Press to scan through channels. qh V/v/B/b Press V/v/B/b to turn on input and...
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.... 2 Light Sensor Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see contacting Sony information on . For details, see page 30. 4 STANDBY Lights up in red when your TV is in orange when the timer is set , this may be affected. 3 PIC OFF/ TIMER LED Lights up in green when ...the TV is set . LED 6 (IR) Receives IR signals from the remote control. Infrared Receiver 26 Lights ...
.... 2 Light Sensor Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see contacting Sony information on . For details, see page 30. 4 STANDBY Lights up in red when your TV is in orange when the timer is set , this may be affected. 3 PIC OFF/ TIMER LED Lights up in green when ...the TV is set . LED 6 (IR) Receives IR signals from the remote control. Infrared Receiver 26 Lights ...
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...Availability In Main Window In Sub Window PC HDMI IN 1 (PC timing) HDMI IN 2 (PC timing) TV Channel (VHF/UHF/ CABLE IN) ~ • Compatible PC Timings can be found on the mode your are set , these features. To exit from P&P and PIP 1 Press the OPTIONS. 2 Press while Exit P&P or...by pressing V/v/B/b.) To display a picture in these features can be used. • Closed Captions (CC) is set to block programs by ratings. PIP (picture in picture) provides PC input signal and TV channels. ~ • The VHF/UHF/CABLE input must be connected to use the B/b button to highlight ...
...Availability In Main Window In Sub Window PC HDMI IN 1 (PC timing) HDMI IN 2 (PC timing) TV Channel (VHF/UHF/ CABLE IN) ~ • Compatible PC Timings can be found on the mode your are set , these features. To exit from P&P and PIP 1 Press the OPTIONS. 2 Press while Exit P&P or...by pressing V/v/B/b.) To display a picture in these features can be used. • Closed Captions (CC) is set to block programs by ratings. PIP (picture in picture) provides PC input signal and TV channels. ~ • The VHF/UHF/CABLE input must be connected to use the B/b button to highlight ...
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... the XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) as well as a variety of different Settings start from page 30. • The available options vary depending on your PC. TV Media Category Icons Settings Adjust TV Settings Customize the TV settings with Settings highlighted. Explanations of TV features. TV • You can also select a TV channel using the Label Inputs feature for your convenience, see remote...
... the XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) as well as a variety of different Settings start from page 30. • The available options vary depending on your PC. TV Media Category Icons Settings Adjust TV Settings Customize the TV settings with Settings highlighted. Explanations of TV features. TV • You can also select a TV channel using the Label Inputs feature for your convenience, see remote...
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Settings Available TV settings and features are listed under the TV icon. Available channels are listed 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 ... Options (page 34) Channel (page 35) CC Closed Captions (CC) (page 36) Parental Lock (page 36) External Inputs (page 39) HDMI Settings (page 39) General (page 40) Initial Setup (page 40) 4 Press when desired item is highlighted. 5 Press or, V/v to select the highlighted...
Settings Available TV settings and features are listed under the TV icon. Available channels are listed 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 ... Options (page 34) Channel (page 35) CC Closed Captions (CC) (page 36) Parental Lock (page 36) External Inputs (page 39) HDMI Settings (page 39) General (page 40) Initial Setup (page 40) 4 Press when desired item is highlighted. 5 Press or, V/v to select the highlighted...