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... 29 Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB 30 TV Settings Descriptions 31 Product Support 31 Clock/Timers Settings 31 Picture Settings 32 Sound Settings 34 Screen Settings 35 Channel Settings 37 CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings 38 Parental Lock Settings 38 External Inputs Settings 41 HDMI Settings 41 General Setup Settings 42 Initial Setup 42 Other Information Troubleshooting 43 Specifications 46 Index 47...
... 29 Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB 30 TV Settings Descriptions 31 Product Support 31 Clock/Timers Settings 31 Picture Settings 32 Sound Settings 34 Screen Settings 35 Channel Settings 37 CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings 38 Parental Lock Settings 38 External Inputs Settings 41 HDMI Settings 41 General Setup Settings 42 Initial Setup 42 Other Information Troubleshooting 43 Specifications 46 Index 47...
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...). High-definition and standard-definition signals are transmitted with different aspect ratios (the width-to connect other HD compatible external equipment Contact your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a source of BRAVIA® Thank you for information on the sides. To experience ... difference. When you will see black bars on upgrading to fit the entire screen (see pages 22, 35 and 36). 4 http://www.sony.com/HDTV Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/hd The Four Steps to a standard analog signal, you compare a high-definition signal to a Full HD...
...). High-definition and standard-definition signals are transmitted with different aspect ratios (the width-to connect other HD compatible external equipment Contact your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a source of BRAVIA® Thank you for information on the sides. To experience ... difference. When you will see black bars on upgrading to fit the entire screen (see pages 22, 35 and 36). 4 http://www.sony.com/HDTV Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/hd The Four Steps to a standard analog signal, you compare a high-definition signal to a Full HD...
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...Screen Channel 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 31 for the 32 class, 37, 40, 42, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-XBR6, V and W series models with ...screen size measured diagonally. ENERGY STAR is a joint program of these government agencies, designed to promote energy efficient products and practices. • When the TV is initially set by the U.S. Environmental Protection ...
...Screen Channel 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 31 for the 32 class, 37, 40, 42, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-XBR6, V and W series models with ...screen size measured diagonally. ENERGY STAR is a joint program of these government agencies, designed to promote energy efficient products and practices. • When the TV is initially set by the U.S. Environmental Protection ...
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... internal damage to the TV set or cause it to fall, etc. 8-12 mm • Models KDL-32/37XBR6, KDL-40V4150, KDL-40/42/46V4100, KDL-40/46W4100 and KDL-46W4150 can be performed by yourself. • Shown here is used, set the torque to the ..."Attaching the Table-Top Stand" flyer). Use of three screws (refer to wall-mount the TV. (Continued) 7 Models KDL-52V4100 and KDL-52W4100 will require detaching the Table-Top stand. • For product protection and safety reasons, Sony...
... internal damage to the TV set or cause it to fall, etc. 8-12 mm • Models KDL-32/37XBR6, KDL-40V4150, KDL-40/42/46V4100, KDL-40/46W4100 and KDL-46W4150 can be performed by yourself. • Shown here is used, set the torque to the ..."Attaching the Table-Top Stand" flyer). Use of three screws (refer to wall-mount the TV. (Continued) 7 Models KDL-52V4100 and KDL-52W4100 will require detaching the Table-Top stand. • For product protection and safety reasons, Sony...
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... shown below . Leave at temperatures below 41 °F (5 °C). Never install the TV set . Installed on the TV. Air circulation is blocked. Consider the following for best picture quality • Do not expose the screen to evaporate before powering on the ... 7/8 inches (30 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) 2 3/8 inches (6 cm) • When moving the TV from the ceiling or cover the windows that your TV or cause a fire. Allow enough space around the set as illustrated below . Bundling the Connecting Cables You can lead to overheating of a reflective material. 8
... shown below . Leave at temperatures below 41 °F (5 °C). Never install the TV set . Installed on the TV. Air circulation is blocked. Consider the following for best picture quality • Do not expose the screen to evaporate before powering on the ... 7/8 inches (30 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) 2 3/8 inches (6 cm) • When moving the TV from the ceiling or cover the windows that your TV or cause a fire. Allow enough space around the set as illustrated below . Bundling the Connecting Cables You can lead to overheating of a reflective material. 8
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... bolt) • Wall-anchor (attach to the wall stud) strong enough to the TV stand. Prevent the TV from toppling over . s Do not allow children to curious children. s Avoid placing or hanging items on furniture and TV sets. Angle brace Stand • Rope or chain (strong enough to support the weight of...unstable and/or uneven surfaces. • furniture that they are not accessible to play or climb on the TV. If a Sony specified TV stand is not used as steps, such as a chest of the TV (pass the rope through the wall-anchor, then attach to the other side to support the weight of...
... bolt) • Wall-anchor (attach to the wall stud) strong enough to the TV stand. Prevent the TV from toppling over . s Do not allow children to curious children. s Avoid placing or hanging items on furniture and TV sets. Angle brace Stand • Rope or chain (strong enough to support the weight of...unstable and/or uneven surfaces. • furniture that they are not accessible to play or climb on the TV. If a Sony specified TV stand is not used as steps, such as a chest of the TV (pass the rope through the wall-anchor, then attach to the other side to support the weight of...
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...If the picture is PCM/Dolby* OUT (OPTICAL) Digital compatible. 7 AUDIO OUT (VAR/ Connects to the left and right audio input jacks of Screen settings on your A/V equipment. ~ • If you are connecting the optional BRAVIA external module (DMex). 6 DIGITAL AUDIO Connects to the optical audio input...Laboratories. See "PC Input Signal Reference Chart" on page 14 for service only unless you have mono equipment, connect its audio output jack to the TV's L (MONO) audio input jack. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus digital audio. Getting Started Item 1 VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO...
...If the picture is PCM/Dolby* OUT (OPTICAL) Digital compatible. 7 AUDIO OUT (VAR/ Connects to the left and right audio input jacks of Screen settings on your A/V equipment. ~ • If you are connecting the optional BRAVIA external module (DMex). 6 DIGITAL AUDIO Connects to the optical audio input...Laboratories. See "PC Input Signal Reference Chart" on page 14 for service only unless you have mono equipment, connect its audio output jack to the TV's L (MONO) audio input jack. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus digital audio. Getting Started Item 1 VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO...
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... cable box/ HD satellite box CATV/Satellite antenna cable 12 3. Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You 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... (not supplied) to receive optimum picture quality. Cable Antenna A-B RF switch A Rear of TV B CABLE/ANTENNA ~ • Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to Cable or Antenna in your TV via the HDMI or component video (with HDMI Connection Rear of input signal you connect the...
... cable box/ HD satellite box CATV/Satellite antenna cable 12 3. Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You 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... (not supplied) to receive optimum picture quality. Cable Antenna A-B RF switch A Rear of TV B CABLE/ANTENNA ~ • Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to Cable or Antenna in your TV via the HDMI or component video (with HDMI Connection Rear of input signal you connect the...
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...play, signals with ferrite core (analog RGB) and audio cable (see page 42). To view PC content set the output signal from the PC for your PC by connecting a HD15 to HD15 cable as shown below ...600 600 768 768 768 768 768 768 768 1,024 1,080 Horizontal frequency (kHz) 31.5 37.5 31.5 37.9 46.9 48.4 56.5 60.0 47.4 47.8 60.3 47.7 64.0 67.5 Vertical frequency (Hz) 60 75 70 60 ... with a 60 Hz vertical frequency. 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...
...play, signals with ferrite core (analog RGB) and audio cable (see page 42). To view PC content set the output signal from the PC for your PC by connecting a HD15 to HD15 cable as shown below ...600 600 768 768 768 768 768 768 768 1,024 1,080 Horizontal frequency (kHz) 31.5 37.5 31.5 37.9 46.9 48.4 56.5 60.0 47.4 47.8 60.3 47.7 64.0 67.5 Vertical frequency (Hz) 60 75 70 60 ... with a 60 Hz vertical frequency. 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...
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... available only for details. • If the language that you to set up to the next screen. Initial Setup Step 1 of TV programming. Auto Program will see page 41 for digital programs (see page 35). 4 Set the date and time. The Alternate Audio option may take longer) for... you have selected in the Language setting is available from the broadcaster as default audio for the TV to the matching language with the Alternate Audio feature. Select to use the TV Guide On Screen. Setting Up the Channel List - Language settings will automatically switch to fully receive ...
... available only for details. • If the language that you to set up to the next screen. Initial Setup Step 1 of TV programming. Auto Program will see page 41 for digital programs (see page 35). 4 Set the date and time. The Alternate Audio option may take longer) for... you have selected in the Language setting is available from the broadcaster as default audio for the TV to the matching language with the Alternate Audio feature. Select to use the TV Guide On Screen. Setting Up the Channel List - Language settings will automatically switch to fully receive ...
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...Auto Program may be canceled while the channels are being scanned. Select Yes to cancel or No to resume Auto Program. 17 HDMI Settings General Setup Settings Initial Setup TV s To Add Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as described on page 37. (Useful for antenna installations.) ~ ...8226; If you accidentally turn off the TV during the Initial Setup process, the Initial Setup will restart from the XMB™ or ...
...Auto Program may be canceled while the channels are being scanned. Select Yes to cancel or No to resume Auto Program. 17 HDMI Settings General Setup Settings Initial Setup TV s To Add Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as described on page 37. (Useful for antenna installations.) ~ ...8226; If you accidentally turn off the TV during the Initial Setup process, the Initial Setup will restart from the XMB™ or ...
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...available on page 26. (Continued) 19 To cancel Sleep Timer, press SLEEP 4 repeatedly until the TV displays the time in a few seconds or press again to exit the Guide. The picture settings will be set for HDMI equipment). You can select the 1 banner size based on the amount of your... TV (see "How to Use TV Guide On Screen" on all Control for HDMI device is not selected). See...
...available on page 26. (Continued) 19 To cancel Sleep Timer, press SLEEP 4 repeatedly until the TV displays the time in a few seconds or press again to exit the Guide. The picture settings will be set for HDMI equipment). You can select the 1 banner size based on the amount of your... TV (see "How to Use TV Guide On Screen" on all Control for HDMI device is not selected). See...
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... POWER Press to move focus/highlight. Press again or press VOL + to fill the screen with the frozen image. Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen qg Channel TV qh 9 DMex Press to the previous screen or exit from the screen when displaying menu items and... mute the sound. See your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for more information. Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB™ to enter 2.1, press 2 , , 1 and ENT. 9 qs VOL +/- DMX-NV1). For example, to access the TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings, TV channels and External Inputs list (see pages 5 ...
... POWER Press to move focus/highlight. Press again or press VOL + to fill the screen with the frozen image. Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen qg Channel TV qh 9 DMex Press to the previous screen or exit from the screen when displaying menu items and... mute the sound. See your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for more information. Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB™ to enter 2.1, press 2 , , 1 and ENT. 9 qs VOL +/- DMX-NV1). For example, to access the TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings, TV channels and External Inputs list (see pages 5 ...
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... (Available options depend on page 32. (Continued) 21 For details, see Picture settings on the current mode.) The picture modes can also be accessed in the currently tuned digital program. Operating the TV Button Description qk OPTIONS Press to Favorites/ Remove from Favorites See page 24 qk...The Digital Rating and Alternate Audio options will appear in Options only when digital ratings or alternate audio streams are available in the Picture settings. Menu Item Reference Page Picture Adjustments See page 32 Sound Adjustments See page 34 P&P or PIP See page 28 Exit P&P or ...
... (Available options depend on page 32. (Continued) 21 For details, see Picture settings on the current mode.) The picture modes can also be accessed in the currently tuned digital program. Operating the TV Button Description qk OPTIONS Press to Favorites/ Remove from Favorites See page 24 qk...The Digital Rating and Alternate Audio options will appear in Options only when digital ratings or alternate audio streams are available in the Picture settings. Menu Item Reference Page Picture Adjustments See page 32 Sound Adjustments See page 34 P&P or PIP See page 28 Exit P&P or ...
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...m Wide Zoom m Wide Zoom Normal Normal This mode is not available. The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen settings (see pages 35 and 36). H Stretch H Stretch This mode is not available. JUMP ... m Normal Full 1 Full 1 Full 2 Full 2 wz CH +/- ws JUMP Press to scan through the available Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, H Stretch, Zoom. Button w; WIDE Description Press repeatedly to jump back and forth between the current.... To scan quickly through channels, press and hold down either +/-. The TV alternates between two channels.
...m Wide Zoom m Wide Zoom Normal Normal This mode is not available. The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen settings (see pages 35 and 36). H Stretch H Stretch This mode is not available. JUMP ... m Normal Full 1 Full 1 Full 2 Full 2 wz CH +/- ws JUMP Press to scan through the available Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, H Stretch, Zoom. Button w; WIDE Description Press repeatedly to jump back and forth between the current.... To scan quickly through channels, press and hold down either +/-. The TV alternates between two channels.
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...put anything near the sensor and the nearby general area (as shown above), as its function may indicate that the TV needs servicing (see page 42 for KDL-W series. 23 Operating the TV Indicators 7 1 PIC OFF/TIMER STANDBY POWER 23 4 56 Item Description 1 Speaker Outputs the audio signal. 2... LED Lights up in green when the TV is turned on. 7 SONY Logo Illumination The Sony logo will remain lit even if the TV is in red when your TV is turned off the logo illumination, for details see page 42. ~ • Logo Illumination is set , this may be affected. 6 POWER...
...put anything near the sensor and the nearby general area (as shown above), as its function may indicate that the TV needs servicing (see page 42 for KDL-W series. 23 Operating the TV Indicators 7 1 PIC OFF/TIMER STANDBY POWER 23 4 56 Item Description 1 Speaker Outputs the audio signal. 2... LED Lights up in green when the TV is turned on. 7 SONY Logo Illumination The Sony logo will remain lit even if the TV is in red when your TV is turned off the logo illumination, for details see page 42. ~ • Logo Illumination is set , this may be affected. 6 POWER...
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... to move between them. 3 To tune to an item, highlight its icon and press . ~ • To clear your Favorites to factory default settings (see page 42). 24 Exploring Fun Features Favorites With Favorites, you wish to add, press OPTIONS. 2 Press V/v to highlight Add to Favorites and... and press OPTIONS, then select Clear Recently Viewed. Navigating Favorites 1 Press B/b to a channel or input you can manage and customize your TV channels from Favorites, follow the instructions below. Adding to Favorites 1 While tuned to move between saved selections in a carousel-like fashion. 2...
... to move between them. 3 To tune to an item, highlight its icon and press . ~ • To clear your Favorites to factory default settings (see page 42). 24 Exploring Fun Features Favorites With Favorites, you wish to add, press OPTIONS. 2 Press V/v to highlight Add to Favorites and... and press OPTIONS, then select Clear Recently Viewed. Navigating Favorites 1 Press B/b to a channel or input you can manage and customize your TV channels from Favorites, follow the instructions below. Adding to Favorites 1 While tuned to move between saved selections in a carousel-like fashion. 2...
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... Control for HDMI enabled equipment. When a Sony A/V receiver with BRAVIA Sync is connected, the following operations are similar to a screen saver. Using BRAVIA Sync with Control for HDMI The BRAVIA Sync function on this TV's Control for HDMI function. Navigating Background TV 1 Tune to set up this TV communicates with other equipment, refer to its...
... Control for HDMI enabled equipment. When a Sony A/V receiver with BRAVIA Sync is connected, the following operations are similar to a screen saver. Using BRAVIA Sync with Control for HDMI The BRAVIA Sync function on this TV's Control for HDMI function. Navigating Background TV 1 Tune to set up this TV communicates with other equipment, refer to its...
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..., select done and press . Highlight General defaults and press to display Keyword Options in the Panel Menu. Set auto guide to on to have the Guide appear when the TV powers on the Service Bar then press v to highlight the available options to customize your search by type,... category or subcategory by selecting yes to highlight your search. Press then press B/b to complete the task. Customizing the TV Guide On Screen system settings Highlight SETUP on . Exploring Fun Features 27 Press again or press OPTIONS to display options in the Panel Menu. Display the ...
..., select done and press . Highlight General defaults and press to display Keyword Options in the Panel Menu. Set auto guide to on to have the Guide appear when the TV powers on the Service Bar then press v to highlight the available options to customize your search by type,... category or subcategory by selecting yes to highlight your search. Press then press B/b to complete the task. Customizing the TV Guide On Screen system settings Highlight SETUP on . Exploring Fun Features 27 Press again or press OPTIONS to display options in the Panel Menu. Display the ...
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...see page 41. 29 Inputs Assign a label using the 0-9 or CH+/- Using TV Settings The HOME button allows you to select a channel (see page 26). • You can also select a TV channel using the Manage Inputs feature for your PC. Sound Screen Channel The XMB...; is shown here with various options. Unavailable options are grayed out or not displayed. Watching TV Navigate through the channel list or select the TV Guide On Screen icon located at the top of TV features. TV Media Category Icons Settings Adjusting TV Settings Customize the TV settings with Settings highlighted.
...see page 41. 29 Inputs Assign a label using the 0-9 or CH+/- Using TV Settings The HOME button allows you to select a channel (see page 26). • You can also select a TV channel using the Manage Inputs feature for your PC. Sound Screen Channel The XMB...; is shown here with various options. Unavailable options are grayed out or not displayed. Watching TV Navigate through the channel list or select the TV Guide On Screen icon located at the top of TV features. TV Media Category Icons Settings Adjusting TV Settings Customize the TV settings with Settings highlighted.