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... 40 TV Settings Descriptions 41 Product Support 41 Clock/Timers 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...
... 40 TV Settings Descriptions 41 Product Support 41 Clock/Timers 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...
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... HDTV, you will notice a big difference. When you compare a high-definition signal to a standard analog signal, you will see pages 22, 45 and 46). 4 The picture quality may not be as sharp as the quality of the signal it receives. Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio You can receive and...the World of BRAVIA® Thank you for information on the sides. http://www.sony.com/HDTV Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/hd The Four Steps to a Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup Along with your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a source of your BRAVIA...
... HDTV, you will notice a big difference. When you compare a high-definition signal to a standard analog signal, you will see pages 22, 45 and 46). 4 The picture quality may not be as sharp as the quality of the signal it receives. Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio You can receive and...the World of BRAVIA® Thank you for information on the sides. http://www.sony.com/HDTV Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/hd The Four Steps to a Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup Along with your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a source of your BRAVIA...
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...SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE CC FREEZE Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen Channel Media Category Bar TV Category Object Bar From the horizontal Media Category Bar you can control: • Settings: timer, picture, sound, screen and other options (see page 41 for ...USB or add music to a slideshow (see page 33). • 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 Press the HOME ...
...SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE CC FREEZE Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen Channel Media Category Bar TV Category Object Bar From the horizontal Media Category Bar you can control: • Settings: timer, picture, sound, screen and other options (see page 41 for ...USB or add music to a slideshow (see page 33). • 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 Press the HOME ...
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...;cm. If an electric screwdriver is used, set the torque to shocks, vibration, or excessive force. Preparation for a Wall-Mount Bracket • Installation against a wall or enclosed area • Bundling the connecting cables • Securing the TV Carrying the TV Be sure to follow these guidelines to protect your... placing your palm directly underneath the panel but do not put stress on the LCD panel. • Do not lift the TV from the bottom center. 6 ~ • Do not put stress on a TV stand. 1 Remove the Table-Top Stand and screws from the carton. This section will explain: ...
...;cm. If an electric screwdriver is used, set the torque to shocks, vibration, or excessive force. Preparation for a Wall-Mount Bracket • Installation against a wall or enclosed area • Bundling the connecting cables • Securing the TV Carrying the TV Be sure to follow these guidelines to protect your... placing your palm directly underneath the panel but do not put stress on the LCD panel. • Do not lift the TV from the bottom center. 6 ~ • Do not put stress on a TV stand. 1 Remove the Table-Top Stand and screws from the carton. This section will explain: ...
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... the screws away from the attaching surface of the TV set . Sufficient expertise is required in a safe place until you are ready to be mounted on a wall. • For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that you use the screws supplied with the Wall-...from small children. (Continued) 7 Installed on the Wall-Mount Bracket model. Never install the TV set or cause it to the supplied "Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket" and the instruction guide provided by a Sony dealer or licensed contractor. • For bracket installation, refer to fall, etc. 8-12...
... the screws away from the attaching surface of the TV set . Sufficient expertise is required in a safe place until you are ready to be mounted on a wall. • For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that you use the screws supplied with the Wall-...from small children. (Continued) 7 Installed on the Wall-Mount Bracket model. Never install the TV set or cause it to the supplied "Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket" and the instruction guide provided by a Sony dealer or licensed contractor. • For bracket installation, refer to fall, etc. 8-12...
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... placing or hanging items on furniture and TV sets. If a Sony specified TV stand is not used as steps, such as a chest of the TV). For further protection, follow the instruction manual provided with an optional Sony Support Belt Kit. Getting Started Securing the TV Sony strongly recommends taking measures to prevent the TV from Toppling Over s Secure the...
... placing or hanging items on furniture and TV sets. If a Sony specified TV stand is not used as steps, such as a chest of the TV). For further protection, follow the instruction manual provided with an optional Sony Support Belt Kit. Getting Started Securing the TV Sony strongly recommends taking measures to prevent the TV from Toppling Over s Secure the...
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... jack and not an HDMI jack, connect the DVI jack to the HDMI IN 4 (with the TV's remote control (see page 26). 0 CABLE/ ANTENNA RF input that can be connected to other ...power source. Connect the supplied power cord to the left and right audio input jacks of Screen settings on your equipment's component video (YPBPR) and audio (L/R) jacks. Connects to your A/V equipment. ...connected, S VIDEO signal has priority. Connects to the composite video and audio output jacks on page 46. If both composite video and S VIDEO are connecting the optional BRAVIA external module (DMex). 7 ...
... jack and not an HDMI jack, connect the DVI jack to the HDMI IN 4 (with the TV's remote control (see page 26). 0 CABLE/ ANTENNA RF input that can be connected to other ...power source. Connect the supplied power cord to the left and right audio input jacks of Screen settings on your equipment's component video (YPBPR) and audio (L/R) jacks. Connects to your A/V equipment. ...connected, S VIDEO signal has priority. Connects to the composite video and audio output jacks on page 46. If both composite video and S VIDEO are connecting the optional BRAVIA external module (DMex). 7 ...
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...enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing 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 switch between the cable and over-the-air antenna programming, as indicated below. HDMI cable HD cable ...box CATV/Satellite antenna cable 12 A 300-ohm twin lead cable can be easily affected by radio frequency interference, resulting in the Channel settings for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC). • It is capable of receiving unscrambled digital programming...
...enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing 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 switch between the cable and over-the-air antenna programming, as indicated below. HDMI cable HD cable ...box CATV/Satellite antenna cable 12 A 300-ohm twin lead cable can be easily affected by radio frequency interference, resulting in the Channel settings for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC). • It is capable of receiving unscrambled digital programming...
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... RGB) and audio cable (see page 53). 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 the TV and no signal has been input from the PC according to the HDMI input will be detected automatically. (PC... 1,920 × Vertical (Line) 480 480 400 600 600 768 768 768 768 768 768 768 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 75 60 70 75 60 60 75 60 60...
... RGB) and audio cable (see page 53). 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 the TV and no signal has been input from the PC according to the HDMI input will be detected automatically. (PC... 1,920 × Vertical (Line) 480 480 400 600 600 768 768 768 768 768 768 768 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 75 60 70 75 60 60 75 60 60...
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...Complete your remote control. The Alternate Audio option may take longer) for digital programs (see page 45). 4 Set the date and time. This TV features an electronic program guide. Setting Up the Channel List - Initial Setup The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn on screen display as ...well as an Alternate Audio language, your TV is obtained by pressing OPTIONS on the screen to the TV's CABLE/ANTENNA input. Language settings will be able to fully receive the program listing information. • Once the program ...
...Complete your remote control. The Alternate Audio option may take longer) for digital programs (see page 45). 4 Set the date and time. This TV features an electronic program guide. Setting Up the Channel List - Initial Setup The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn on screen display as ...well as an Alternate Audio language, your TV is obtained by pressing OPTIONS on the screen to the TV's CABLE/ANTENNA input. Language settings will be able to fully receive the program listing information. • Once the program ...
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... Later Time Select the Initial Setup feature from the beginning when the TV is turned back on. • Auto Program may be canceled while the channels are being scanned. HDMI Settings General Setup Settings Initial Setup TV s To Add Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as ...described on page 47. (Useful for antenna installations.) ~ • If you accidentally turn off the TV during the Initial Setup process, the ...
... Later Time Select the Initial Setup feature from the beginning when the TV is turned back on. • Auto Program may be canceled while the channels are being scanned. HDMI Settings General Setup Settings Initial Setup TV s To Add Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as ...described on page 47. (Useful for antenna installations.) ~ • If you accidentally turn off the TV during the Initial Setup process, the ...
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...You can select the banner size based on page 44. You must be switched to your TV (see Sound settings on the amount of the live TV when playing back a recorded program. The picture settings will be set for a cinema-like experience and the audio will time out in about 10 seconds or press... STOP: Press to access features in the Sound settings. Select the HDMI device and then press SYNC MENU to operate external equipment. Press to stop playback. The module may not be programmed to display the menu of your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for HDMI device is operating and other...
...You can select the banner size based on page 44. You must be switched to your TV (see Sound settings on the amount of the live TV when playing back a recorded program. The picture settings will be set for a cinema-like experience and the audio will time out in about 10 seconds or press... STOP: Press to access features in the Sound settings. Select the HDMI device and then press SYNC MENU to operate external equipment. Press to stop playback. The module may not be programmed to display the menu of your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for HDMI device is operating and other...
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... to exit the Guide. qg DVR/VCR Record Buttons z REC: Press to enter 2.1, press 2 , , 1 and ENT. Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen Channel TV qa 0-9 ENT qs qd MUTING qf VOL +/- For example, to record. X REC PAUSE: Press to mute the sound. qk Red, Green, To... Press 0-9 to display the Favorites menu. Use with Sony Blu-ray player (BD) see "How to Use TV Guide On Screen" on page 27. Blue, Yellow (Continued) 21 Operating the TV DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP...
... to exit the Guide. qg DVR/VCR Record Buttons z REC: Press to enter 2.1, press 2 , , 1 and ENT. Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen Channel TV qa 0-9 ENT qs qd MUTING qf VOL +/- For example, to record. X REC PAUSE: Press to mute the sound. qk Red, Green, To... Press 0-9 to display the Favorites menu. Use with Sony Blu-ray player (BD) see "How to Use TV Guide On Screen" on page 27. Blue, Yellow (Continued) 21 Operating the TV DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP...
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... to turn on and off the external equipment selected by FUNCTION buttons. POWER wa WIDE Press to cycle through the available Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, H Stretch, Zoom. Changing the Wide Screen Mode 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source Standard-definition source...is not available. Press repeatedly to turn on and off the TV. w; The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen settings (see pages 45 and 46). Full H Stretch This mode is not available. DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY ql w;
... to turn on and off the external equipment selected by FUNCTION buttons. POWER wa WIDE Press to cycle through the available Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, H Stretch, Zoom. Changing the Wide Screen Mode 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source Standard-definition source...is not available. Press repeatedly to turn on and off the TV. w; The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen settings (see pages 45 and 46). Full H Stretch This mode is not available. DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY ql w;
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For details, see Picture settings on setting up the External Inputs labels. Press repeatedly to toggle through the inputs. ~ • See page 51 on page 42. Freeze Operating the TV PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SOUND PICTURE... return to select/ confirm an item. Press to the current program. Press to cycle through the available settings for DMPORT Photo Music Reference Page See page 42 See page 44 See page 38 See page 38 See... page 45 See page 38 See page 46 See page 29 See page 45 See page 45 See page 49 See page 30 See page...
For details, see Picture settings on setting up the External Inputs labels. Press repeatedly to toggle through the inputs. ~ • See page 51 on page 42. Freeze Operating the TV PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SOUND PICTURE... return to select/ confirm an item. Press to the current program. Press to cycle through the available settings for DMPORT Photo Music Reference Page See page 42 See page 44 See page 38 See page 38 See... page 45 See page 38 See page 46 See page 29 See page 45 See page 45 See page 49 See page 30 See page...
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... powered on . 6 (IR) Infrared Receives IR signals from the remote control. When the timer is set . If the LED blinks in red continuously, this LED will illuminate when the TV is in green when the TV is turned off the logo illumination, for details see page 53 for details). You can turn off... Receiver anything near the sensor, as its function may be affected. 3 PIC OFF/ TIMER LED Lights up in green when the Picture Off feature is set , this may be affected. 7 SONY Logo The Sony logo will remain lit even if the...
... powered on . 6 (IR) Infrared Receives IR signals from the remote control. When the timer is set . If the LED blinks in red continuously, this LED will illuminate when the TV is in green when the TV is turned off the logo illumination, for details see page 53 for details). You can turn off... Receiver anything near the sensor, as its function may be affected. 3 PIC OFF/ TIMER LED Lights up in green when the Picture Off feature is set , this may be affected. 7 SONY Logo The Sony logo will remain lit even if the...
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... five seconds with the INPUT button and release. To change backlight time setting: 1 Press LIGHT, VOL+, and then CH+ simultaneously until the TV button blinks red. 3 VOL CH Follow the steps below to program your TV remote control. 1 Find the code that corresponds to program your equipment...52172 STB Digital Satellite 01639 Programming Other Equipment ~ • Any of the FUNCTION buttons can be programmed to operate the following Sony equipment. Programming the Remote Control The remote control can be programmed to operate other equipment and is pre-programmed to operate other ...
... five seconds with the INPUT button and release. To change backlight time setting: 1 Press LIGHT, VOL+, and then CH+ simultaneously until the TV button blinks red. 3 VOL CH Follow the steps below to program your TV remote control. 1 Find the code that corresponds to program your equipment...52172 STB Digital Satellite 01639 Programming Other Equipment ~ • Any of the FUNCTION buttons can be programmed to operate the following Sony equipment. Programming the Remote Control The remote control can be programmed to operate other equipment and is pre-programmed to operate other ...
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... between them. 3 To view an item, highlight its icon and press . ~ • To clear your Favorites to factory default settings (see pages 16 and 47). • Initial Setup will return your recently viewed channels and inputs list, highlight the list in photos...Remove from Favorites and press . ~ • Auto Program will clear your TV channels from Favorites, follow the instructions below. Displaying Favorites Press FAVORITES. Recently viewed items are highlighted. • Background TV themes, built-in Favorites and press OPTIONS, then select Clear Recently Viewed. Exploring...
... between them. 3 To view an item, highlight its icon and press . ~ • To clear your Favorites to factory default settings (see pages 16 and 47). • Initial Setup will return your recently viewed channels and inputs list, highlight the list in photos...Remove from Favorites and press . ~ • Auto Program will clear your TV channels from Favorites, follow the instructions below. Displaying Favorites Press FAVORITES. Recently viewed items are highlighted. • Background TV themes, built-in Favorites and press OPTIONS, then select Clear Recently Viewed. Exploring...
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...to shuffle the photo order during the slideshow. Thumbnail View Select to modify file settings for selection (see page 33). File Actions Select to fill the display screen with the TV remote control. Protection Select to view photos in which files will display the following... Alphabetical, Alphabetical Reverse, Date Order, or Date Order Reverse. Select from Simple, Butterfly, Maze, Sepia, Monochrome, Slide, or Fade to set the slideshow transition or image effect (shown below is Butterfly effect). ~ • Maze and Butterfly slideshow effects can only display JPEG files....
...to shuffle the photo order during the slideshow. Thumbnail View Select to modify file settings for selection (see page 33). File Actions Select to fill the display screen with the TV remote control. Protection Select to view photos in which files will display the following... Alphabetical, Alphabetical Reverse, Date Order, or Date Order Reverse. Select from Simple, Butterfly, Maze, Sepia, Monochrome, Slide, or Fade to set the slideshow transition or image effect (shown below is Butterfly effect). ~ • Maze and Butterfly slideshow effects can only display JPEG files....
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.... Sound Adjustments Select to make adjustments to locate your selection. 33 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 make sound adjustments (...TV. USB Samples Music USB 4 Music files and folders will display the following Photo Options menu. Exploring Fun Features Pressing OPTIONS while displaying a photo will be stored in a List View. Photo Options menu Picture Adjustments Select to Favorites, and Remove from a Sony...
.... Sound Adjustments Select to make adjustments to locate your selection. 33 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 make sound adjustments (...TV. USB Samples Music USB 4 Music files and folders will display the following Photo Options menu. Exploring Fun Features Pressing OPTIONS while displaying a photo will be stored in a List View. Photo Options menu Picture Adjustments Select to Favorites, and Remove from a Sony...