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...;F (5°C). Installing s The TV should be determined by turning the equipment off and on the TV. It is intended to alert the user to persons. KDL-40S4100 KDL-46S4100 KDL-52S4100 Sony Wall-Mount Bracket Model No. Owner...screen to excessive dust or mechanical vibration. For customer in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the TV's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to the presence of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDL-40S4100/KDL-46S4100/ KDL...
...;F (5°C). Installing s The TV should be determined by turning the equipment off and on the TV. It is intended to alert the user to persons. KDL-40S4100 KDL-46S4100 KDL-52S4100 Sony Wall-Mount Bracket Model No. Owner...screen to excessive dust or mechanical vibration. For customer in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the TV's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to the presence of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDL-40S4100/KDL-46S4100/ KDL...
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... or cover the ventilation openings with a soft cloth. Air circulation is provided, the TV may be sure to unplug the power cord to the TV set near a swimming pool, etc. Wall Wall s Unless proper ventilation is blocked. s Wipe the LCD screen gently with cloth or other similar surface where ventilation openings may accumulate dust...
... or cover the ventilation openings with a soft cloth. Air circulation is provided, the TV may be sure to unplug the power cord to the TV set near a swimming pool, etc. Wall Wall s Unless proper ventilation is blocked. s Wipe the LCD screen gently with cloth or other similar surface where ventilation openings may accumulate dust...
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...LCD screen. s The LCD screen and enclosure get warm when the TV is not a malfunction. This is in use the TV if you suspect the TV is damaged or if the TV is not safe to operate. Broken screen panel Do not throw anything at the TV...LCD panel, small traces of the TV cracks, do not expose the LCD screen...LCD TV is used . However, uneven brightness may be regulated due to direct sunlight. s If the TV...TV is safe to qualified service personnel. Avoid direct contact with any TV...damaging the LCD panel, do not touch the TV until you... cause the LCD screen glass to service the TV yourself since...
...LCD screen. s The LCD screen and enclosure get warm when the TV is not a malfunction. This is in use the TV if you suspect the TV is damaged or if the TV is not safe to operate. Broken screen panel Do not throw anything at the TV...LCD panel, small traces of the TV cracks, do not expose the LCD screen...LCD TV is used . However, uneven brightness may be regulated due to direct sunlight. s If the TV...TV is safe to qualified service personnel. Avoid direct contact with any TV...damaging the LCD panel, do not touch the TV until you... cause the LCD screen glass to service the TV yourself since...
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...the Sound Settings 28 Using the Screen Settings 29 Using the PC Settings 30 Using the Channel Settings 31 Using the Parental Lock Settings 32 Using the Setup Settings 35 Other Information Troubleshooting...37 Preparation for KDL-40/46S4100 11 Connecting the TV ...13 Cable System or VHF...Box 14 PC ...15 Other Equipment ...16 When Connecting to Optional Equipment 17 Securing the TV...19 Preventing the TV from Toppling 19 Use a Sony TV Stand 19 Recommended Measures to Secure the TV 19 Bundling the Connecting Cables 21 Setting Up the Channel List - Initial Setup 22 Basic...
...the Sound Settings 28 Using the Screen Settings 29 Using the PC Settings 30 Using the Channel Settings 31 Using the Parental Lock Settings 32 Using the Setup Settings 35 Other Information Troubleshooting...37 Preparation for KDL-40/46S4100 11 Connecting the TV ...13 Cable System or VHF...Box 14 PC ...15 Other Equipment ...16 When Connecting to Optional Equipment 17 Securing the TV...19 Preventing the TV from Toppling 19 Use a Sony TV Stand 19 Recommended Measures to Secure the TV 19 Bundling the Connecting Cables 21 Setting Up the Channel List - Initial Setup 22 Basic...
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Getting Started Welcome to the World of 16:9. HDTV uses a wider screen than conventional standarddefinition TV. 16:9 (high-definition) source Most HDTV signals use a wide screen aspect ratio of ® Thank you for model KDL-40S4100/KDL-46S4100/KDL-52S4100. When a 4:3 image is for purchasing this Sony LCD Digital Color Television. When you compare a high-definition signal to a standard analog...
Getting Started Welcome to the World of 16:9. HDTV uses a wider screen than conventional standarddefinition TV. 16:9 (high-definition) source Most HDTV signals use a wide screen aspect ratio of ® Thank you for model KDL-40S4100/KDL-46S4100/KDL-52S4100. When a 4:3 image is for purchasing this Sony LCD Digital Color Television. When you compare a high-definition signal to a standard analog...
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Screw If an electric screwdriver is used, set the torque to the Table-Top Stand. Be careful not to pinch your hands or the AC power cord when you install the TV to the Table-Top Stand. 4 Use the supplied screws to attach the TV unit to tighten at approximately 1.5 N·m {15 kgf·cm}. 12 Getting Started 3 Gently slide the TV unit onto the neck of TV Do not put stress on the LCD panel or the frame around the screen. Rear of the Table-Top Stand and align the screw holes.
Screw If an electric screwdriver is used, set the torque to the Table-Top Stand. Be careful not to pinch your hands or the AC power cord when you install the TV to the Table-Top Stand. 4 Use the supplied screws to attach the TV unit to tighten at approximately 1.5 N·m {15 kgf·cm}. 12 Getting Started 3 Gently slide the TV unit onto the neck of TV Do not put stress on the LCD panel or the frame around the screen. Rear of the Table-Top Stand and align the screw holes.
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...is complete, press to run Auto Program again at this time, you want to start Auto Program later, select Cancel. The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn on page 31. Allow 50+ minutes for completion. Initial Setup After you need to continue. 6 If the ... finish connecting your Preferred Aspect Ratio ❑ Select the proper Wide Mode as described on the TV. Allow 50+ minutes for completion. The Initial Setup screen appears. 2 Press V/v to highlight the desired language and to search antenna channels. appear, make sure you want to use air ...
...is complete, press to run Auto Program again at this time, you want to start Auto Program later, select Cancel. The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn on page 31. Allow 50+ minutes for completion. Initial Setup After you need to continue. 6 If the ... finish connecting your Preferred Aspect Ratio ❑ Select the proper Wide Mode as described on the TV. Allow 50+ minutes for completion. The Initial Setup screen appears. 2 Press V/v to highlight the desired language and to search antenna channels. appear, make sure you want to use air ...
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...enter 2.1, press 2 , , 1 and ENT. Press to go back to mute the sound. Press to the previous screen when displaying MENU items and settings. Use them as a reference when operating the TV. (Continued) 23 Press once to cycle through the available picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Custom. Your Favorites list will... turn on page 27. For details, see page 36. Press to remain on page 27. Press repeatedly until Off appears. Use with TV functions and settings. z The 5 button and CH + have a tactile dot. Press repeatedly to display the stored Favorites list. To change or ...
...enter 2.1, press 2 , , 1 and ENT. Press to go back to mute the sound. Press to the previous screen when displaying MENU items and settings. Use them as a reference when operating the TV. (Continued) 23 Press once to cycle through the available picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Custom. Your Favorites list will... turn on page 27. For details, see page 36. Press to remain on page 27. Press repeatedly until Off appears. Use with TV functions and settings. z The 5 button and CH + have a tactile dot. Press repeatedly to display the stored Favorites list. To change or ...
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... Button qa POWER qa qs WIDE qs Description Press to step through the Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, and Zoom. Changing the Wide Screen Mode for PC Timing Incoming PC signal Incoming PC signal 800 × 600 1280 × 768 m Normal m Normal Full 1 Full 1 Full 2... Full 2 24 Press repeatedly to turn on and off the TV. Full Zoom Normal is not available. The Wide Mode settings can also be accessed in the Screen settings. (See page 29.) Changing the Wide Screen Mode (For PC timing, see below) 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source Standard...
... Button qa POWER qa qs WIDE qs Description Press to step through the Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, and Zoom. Changing the Wide Screen Mode for PC Timing Incoming PC signal Incoming PC signal 800 × 600 1280 × 768 m Normal m Normal Full 1 Full 1 Full 2... Full 2 24 Press repeatedly to turn on and off the TV. Full Zoom Normal is not available. The Wide Mode settings can also be accessed in the Screen settings. (See page 29.) Changing the Wide Screen Mode (For PC timing, see below) 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source Standard...
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... V/v/B/b qf qg TOOLS qg qh Basic Operations Description Press to display the list of external inputs is associated with your current input: analog TV, digital TV or external inputs. (See pages 27, 28, 32 and 36.) While in the PIP Window Press CH +/- Inputs can be changed ...by matching the e and E on -screen cursor. See page 35 for information about setting up the external inputs labels, including the Skip feature. qj Main Window (PC) Sub Window (TV channel) For compatible PC Timings, refer to select a channel; qh JUMP qj 0 ...
... V/v/B/b qf qg TOOLS qg qh Basic Operations Description Press to display the list of external inputs is associated with your current input: analog TV, digital TV or external inputs. (See pages 27, 28, 32 and 36.) While in the PIP Window Press CH +/- Inputs can be changed ...by matching the e and E on -screen cursor. See page 35 for information about setting up the external inputs labels, including the Skip feature. qj Main Window (PC) Sub Window (TV channel) For compatible PC Timings, refer to select a channel; qh JUMP qj 0 ...
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... the list of external inputs is completely switched off the TV. In the MENU screen, this button serves as up the external inputs labels, including the Skip feature. To scan quickly through the inputs. Make sure that the TV is See page 35 for information about setting up /down... through channels, press and hold down buttons. Inputs can be changed by pressing V/v and displayed. In the MENU screen, these buttons serve as a reference when operating the TV. In the MENU screen, these buttons serve as confirming the selection or setting. 3 - Press to turn on page 27). 2 INPUT...
... the list of external inputs is completely switched off the TV. In the MENU screen, this button serves as up the external inputs labels, including the Skip feature. To scan quickly through the inputs. Make sure that the TV is See page 35 for information about setting up /down... through channels, press and hold down buttons. Inputs can be changed by pressing V/v and displayed. In the MENU screen, these buttons serve as a reference when operating the TV. In the MENU screen, these buttons serve as confirming the selection or setting. 3 - Press to turn on page 27). 2 INPUT...
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... or soften the picture. Adjust to increase or decrease the green tones. Recommended for standard picture settings. Using the Picture Settings Picture TV Picture Mode Reset Backlight Picture Brightness Color Hue Color Temp Sharpness Noise Reduction Vivid Max Max 50 60 0 Cool 18 Off Option Picture...with a control panel on the remote control. You can also access Picture Mode by using the TOOLS button or PICTURE button on the screen rather than a variety of MENU MENU provides one button access for controlling your preferred settings. Using the Menus Using the Menus Overview ...
... or soften the picture. Adjust to increase or decrease the green tones. Recommended for standard picture settings. Using the Picture Settings Picture TV Picture Mode Reset Backlight Picture Brightness Color Hue Color Temp Sharpness Noise Reduction Vivid Max Max 50 60 0 Cool 18 Off Option Picture...with a control panel on the remote control. You can also access Picture Mode by using the TOOLS button or PICTURE button on the screen rather than a variety of MENU MENU provides one button access for controlling your preferred settings. Using the Menus Using the Menus Overview ...
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... Select to Off. Off Select to fill the screen when the original source is automatically replaced with minimum distortion. Using the Screen Settings Using the Menus Screen Wide Mode Auto Wide 4:3 Default Display Area Vertical Center Vertical Size PC Settings TV Wide Zoom On Wide Zoom Normal 0 0 Using... to enlarge the picture horizontally to turn off the Auto Wide option. Normal is not available when you are watching analog TV. 4:3 Default Select the default Screen Mode to use for 4:3 sources Wide Zoom Normal Full Enlarges the 4:3 picture to display the 16:9 picture in its ...
... Select to Off. Off Select to fill the screen when the original source is automatically replaced with minimum distortion. Using the Screen Settings Using the Menus Screen Wide Mode Auto Wide 4:3 Default Display Area Vertical Center Vertical Size PC Settings TV Wide Zoom On Wide Zoom Normal 0 0 Using... to enlarge the picture horizontally to turn off the Auto Wide option. Normal is not available when you are watching analog TV. 4:3 Default Select the default Screen Mode to use for 4:3 sources Wide Zoom Normal Full Enlarges the 4:3 picture to display the 16:9 picture in its ...
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.... Full2 Select to enlarge the picture to turn off Power Management. Adjust after Pitch to move the position of the Screen settings. Adjust uneven sharpness on screen. Allows you to fine tune overall sharpness. Also you can select the PIP feature which allows you to the power ...Option Wide Mode Auto Adjustment Phase Pitch Horizontal Center Vertical Center Power Management Description Normal Select to the TV Screen PC and the PC input is selected, the PC PC Settings Settings screen appears instead of the picture up and down. Using the Menus Using the PC Settings When a ...
.... Full2 Select to enlarge the picture to turn off Power Management. Adjust after Pitch to move the position of the Screen settings. Adjust uneven sharpness on screen. Allows you to fine tune overall sharpness. Also you can select the PIP feature which allows you to the power ...Option Wide Mode Auto Adjustment Phase Pitch Horizontal Center Vertical Center Power Management Description Normal Select to the TV Screen PC and the PC input is selected, the PC PC Settings Settings screen appears instead of the picture up and down. Using the Menus Using the PC Settings When a ...
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...is turned on screen. 1 Press V/v to highlight the video input (Video 1-2, Component 1-2, HDMI 1-3, PC) to which no equipment is turned off automatically. (Continued) 35 You can also access Closed Captions (CC) by using the CC button on the remote control when in your TV skips this service).... VCR, DVD, etc. The Skip label is pressed. See "Programming Closed Captions (CC)" on before shutting off . When on -screen settings in analog TV, digital TV and external inputs (with closed caption modes (for a few seconds when the channel is changed or the DISPLAY button is useful for...
...is turned on screen. 1 Press V/v to highlight the video input (Video 1-2, Component 1-2, HDMI 1-3, PC) to which no equipment is turned off automatically. (Continued) 35 You can also access Closed Captions (CC) by using the CC button on the remote control when in your TV skips this service).... VCR, DVD, etc. The Skip label is pressed. See "Programming Closed Captions (CC)" on before shutting off . When on -screen settings in analog TV, digital TV and external inputs (with closed caption modes (for a few seconds when the channel is changed or the DISPLAY button is useful for...
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... by adjusting the backlight brightness. CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4 Displays a printed version of the dialogue or sound effects of your TV. Select Text, and then select either half or the whole screen (if available). Advanced Allows you to Basic (digital EIA-608) or Advanced (digital EIA-708). Moving pictures will appear cleaner...
... by adjusting the backlight brightness. CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4 Displays a printed version of the dialogue or sound effects of your TV. Select Text, and then select either half or the whole screen (if available). Advanced Allows you to Basic (digital EIA-608) or Advanced (digital EIA-708). Moving pictures will appear cleaner...
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...; Check the antenna location and direction. TV is locked to one of the following numbers: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport for US Support http://www.sony.ca/support for Canadian Support 1-800-222-SONY(7669) for US Support 1-877-899-SONY(7669) for Canadian Support Problem Possible Remedies No picture. screen. ❑ Check if the antenna...
...; Check the antenna location and direction. TV is locked to one of the following numbers: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport for US Support http://www.sony.ca/support for Canadian Support 1-800-222-SONY(7669) for US Support 1-877-899-SONY(7669) for Canadian Support Problem Possible Remedies No picture. screen. ❑ Check if the antenna...
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...to use an undamaged antenna cable. Check with the WIDE button, set to anything but Off. The master password clears your screen. Your TV will show very fine detail, and is normal for more details, check the documentation that the antenna is connected using the 75...master password: 4357. For more information. ❑ The digital cable channel may cause your program provider). This is especially common with your TV's large screen or dark scenes. Audio noise. ❑ Make sure that came with the 4:3 Default setting when you to your remote control operation;...
...to use an undamaged antenna cable. Check with the WIDE button, set to anything but Off. The master password clears your screen. Your TV will show very fine detail, and is normal for more details, check the documentation that the antenna is connected using the 75...master password: 4357. For more information. ❑ The digital cable channel may cause your program provider). This is especially common with your TV's large screen or dark scenes. Audio noise. ❑ Make sure that came with the 4:3 Default setting when you to your remote control operation;...
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...QAM on cable American TV standard ATSC compliant 8VSB ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 (Does not include CableCARD functionality) Channel coverage: Analog Digital Terrestrial 2-69 2-69 Cable 1-135 1-135 Antenna: 75-ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF Panel System: LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)...47 kilohms Power Requirement: 120 V-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Screen size (in inches): 40, 46, 52 Speaker/Full range (2): KDL-40S4100: (in mm) 57.5 × 126 (in inches) 2 3/8 × 5 KDL-46S4100: (in mm) 65 × 147 (in inches) 2 5/8 × 5 7/8 KDL-52S4100: (in mm) (in inches) 65 × 147 ...
...QAM on cable American TV standard ATSC compliant 8VSB ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 (Does not include CableCARD functionality) Channel coverage: Analog Digital Terrestrial 2-69 2-69 Cable 1-135 1-135 Antenna: 75-ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF Panel System: LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)...47 kilohms Power Requirement: 120 V-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Screen size (in inches): 40, 46, 52 Speaker/Full range (2): KDL-40S4100: (in mm) 57.5 × 126 (in inches) 2 3/8 × 5 KDL-46S4100: (in mm) 65 × 147 (in inches) 2 5/8 × 5 7/8 KDL-52S4100: (in mm) (in inches) 65 × 147 ...
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...Horizontal Center 30 Hue 27 I Info Banner 35 Infrared Receiver (IR) 26 INPUT button 25, 26 Installing the TV on a wall 39 J JUMP button 25 L Label Channels 31 Label Video Inputs 35 Language 35 M MENU ... jack, described 18 Select Country 33 Settings Channel 31 Parental Lock 32 PC Settings 30 Picture 27 Screen 29 Setup 35 Sound 28 Sharpness 27 Show/Hide Channels 31 SLEEP button 23 Sleep Timer 35 Sound...Mode 28 Speaker 28 STANDBY LED 26 44 T TIMER LED 26 TOOLS button 25 Treble 28 Troubleshooting 37, 38 TV Rating 33 U U.S.A. button 23, 26 W WIDE button 24 Wide Mode 29, 30 Index 0-9 buttons 25 ...
...Horizontal Center 30 Hue 27 I Info Banner 35 Infrared Receiver (IR) 26 INPUT button 25, 26 Installing the TV on a wall 39 J JUMP button 25 L Label Channels 31 Label Video Inputs 35 Language 35 M MENU ... jack, described 18 Select Country 33 Settings Channel 31 Parental Lock 32 PC Settings 30 Picture 27 Screen 29 Setup 35 Sound 28 Sharpness 27 Show/Hide Channels 31 SLEEP button 23 Sleep Timer 35 Sound...Mode 28 Speaker 28 STANDBY LED 26 44 T TIMER LED 26 TOOLS button 25 Treble 28 Troubleshooting 37, 38 TV Rating 33 U U.S.A. button 23, 26 W WIDE button 24 Wide Mode 29, 30 Index 0-9 buttons 25 ...