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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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...-definition signal to HD programming. The quality of the image you see pages 22, 45 and 46). 4 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 HD sources. ~ • You can enjoy crisp,... other optional equipment. This manual explains basic setup connections (see black bars on upgrading 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 will notice a big difference. Welcome to...
...-definition signal to HD programming. The quality of the image you see pages 22, 45 and 46). 4 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 HD sources. ~ • You can enjoy crisp,... other optional equipment. This manual explains basic setup connections (see black bars on upgrading 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 will notice a big difference. Welcome to...
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... 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 TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The ...XMB™ is for customizing, making adjustments, viewing the available TV channels photo and music files, and ...
... 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 TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The ...XMB™ is for customizing, making adjustments, viewing the available TV channels photo and music files, and ...
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... a WallMount Bracket or placed on a TV stand. 1 Remove the Table-Top Stand and screws from the bottom center. 6 ~ • Do not put stress on the LCD panel. • Do not lift the TV from the carton. If an electric screwdriver is used, set the torque to protect your property and ...avoid causing serious injury. • Before carrying the TV, disconnect all cables. • Carrying the large size TV requires two or more people...
... a WallMount Bracket or placed on a TV stand. 1 Remove the Table-Top Stand and screws from the bottom center. 6 ~ • Do not put stress on the LCD panel. • Do not lift the TV from the carton. If an electric screwdriver is used, set the torque to protect your property and ...avoid causing serious injury. • Before carrying the TV, disconnect all cables. • Carrying the large size TV requires two or more people...
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Allow enough space around the set . Installed with the Wall-Mount Bracket) Mounting Hook Rear of your TV should be performed by a Sony dealer or licensed contractor. • For bracket installation, refer to the supplied "Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket" and the ...supplied with the WallMount Bracket when attaching the mounting hooks to the TV set • Be sure to overheating of the screws differ depending on a wall. • For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that your TV has adequate air circulation. Wall Wall ~ • Inadequate air ...
Allow enough space around the set . Installed with the Wall-Mount Bracket) Mounting Hook Rear of your TV should be performed by a Sony dealer or licensed contractor. • For bracket installation, refer to the supplied "Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket" and the ...supplied with the WallMount Bracket when attaching the mounting hooks to the TV set • Be sure to overheating of the screws differ depending on a wall. • For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that your TV has adequate air circulation. Wall Wall ~ • Inadequate air ...
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...and the stand to secure the TV is with the Sony TV stand. Angle brace Stand • Rope or chain (strong enough to the TV stand. s Never install the TV on the TV. Make sure that they are not accessible to a wall and/or stand. Use a Sony TV Stand Use a Sony specified TV stand (see page 2) and ...7669 or visit: www.sony.com/accessories • For Canada call: 1-877-899-7669 Anchor the TV to the Wall Use the hardware listed below (not supplied): • M6 × 12-18 mm anchor bolt (screwed into the top-most wall-mount holes located on furniture and TV sets. s Do not allow...
...and the stand to secure the TV is with the Sony TV stand. Angle brace Stand • Rope or chain (strong enough to the TV stand. s Never install the TV on the TV. Make sure that they are not accessible to a wall and/or stand. Use a Sony TV Stand Use a Sony specified TV stand (see page 2) and ...7669 or visit: www.sony.com/accessories • For Canada call: 1-877-899-7669 Anchor the TV to the Wall Use the hardware listed below (not supplied): • M6 × 12-18 mm anchor bolt (screwed into the top-most wall-mount holes located on furniture and TV sets. s Do not allow...
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...the signals that is noisy, flickering or not clear, adjust Phase and Pitch of Screen settings on your A/V equipment. ~ • If you are connecting the optional BRAVIA external...adapter (not supplied). You can be connected to the composite video and audio output jacks on page 46. VIDEO IN 2/3 VIDEO/L(MONO)AUDIO-R 2 COMPONENT IN 1/2 (1080p/1080i/ 720p/480p/480i)/ ...AUDIO-R 3 PC IN (RGB/AUDIO) 4 HDMI IN 1/2/3 Connects to other analog RGB equipment. If this TV and any HDMI-equipped A/V equipment. Some devices can use these outputs to listen to your equipment's component ...
...the signals that is noisy, flickering or not clear, adjust Phase and Pitch of Screen settings on your A/V equipment. ~ • If you are connecting the optional BRAVIA external...adapter (not supplied). You can be connected to the composite video and audio output jacks on page 46. VIDEO IN 2/3 VIDEO/L(MONO)AUDIO-R 2 COMPONENT IN 1/2 (1080p/1080i/ 720p/480p/480i)/ ...AUDIO-R 3 PC IN (RGB/AUDIO) 4 HDMI IN 1/2/3 Connects to other analog RGB equipment. If this TV and any HDMI-equipped A/V equipment. Some devices can use these outputs to listen to your equipment's component ...
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... picture quality. HDMI cable HD cable box/ HD satellite box CATV/Satellite antenna cable 12 Cable Antenna A-B RF switch A Rear of TV CABLE/ANTENNA HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can enjoy high-definition and standarddefinition digital programming (if available in signal degradation. Cable or... VHF/UHF (or VHF only) 75-ohm coaxial cable Rear of TV B CABLE/ANTENNA ~ • Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to Cable or Antenna in the Channel settings for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC). • It...
... picture quality. HDMI cable HD cable box/ HD satellite box CATV/Satellite antenna cable 12 Cable Antenna A-B RF switch A Rear of TV CABLE/ANTENNA HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can enjoy high-definition and standarddefinition digital programming (if available in signal degradation. Cable or... VHF/UHF (or VHF only) 75-ohm coaxial cable Rear of TV B CABLE/ANTENNA ~ • Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to Cable or Antenna in the Channel settings for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC). • It...
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... 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... cable (see page 11). • If the PC is recommended to the supported resolutions and timings indicated below . This TV can also be treated as shown below . To view PC content set the output signal from the PC for your PC by connecting a HD15-HD15 cable as a video timing and not 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... cable (see page 11). • If the PC is recommended to the supported resolutions and timings indicated below . This TV can also be treated as shown below . To view PC content set the output signal from the PC for your PC by connecting a HD15-HD15 cable as a video timing and not PC...
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...audio for the first time. B button: Allows you have selected in the Language setting is complete. Begin your TV will apply to the TV's CABLE/ANTENNA input. If you to move back to set up to continue. Initial Setup Step 1 of 6 Initial Setup is available from the... broadcaster. This TV features an electronic program guide. Language settings will automatically switch to use the TV Guide On Screen. Auto Program will see page 45). 4 Set the date and time. Next, you to select the highlighted option ...
...audio for the first time. B button: Allows you have selected in the Language setting is complete. Begin your TV will apply to the TV's CABLE/ANTENNA input. If you to move back to set up to continue. Initial Setup Step 1 of 6 Initial Setup is available from the... broadcaster. This TV features an electronic program guide. Language settings will automatically switch to use the TV Guide On Screen. Auto Program will see page 45). 4 Set the date and time. Next, you to select the highlighted option ...
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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 Initial Setup will restart from the XMB™ or perform the steps described in... being scanned. Getting Started s To Run Initial Setup Again or Auto Program at a Later Time Select the Initial Setup feature from the beginning when the TV is turned back on the remote control. To run Auto Program, see page 47.
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 Initial Setup will restart from the XMB™ or perform the steps described in... being scanned. Getting Started s To Run Initial Setup Again or Auto Program at a Later Time Select the Initial Setup feature from the beginning when the TV is turned back on the remote control. To run Auto Program, see page 47.
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.... You can also be connected by an HDMI connection to display the menu of the live TV when playing back a recorded program. Select the HDMI device and then press SYNC MENU to your TV (see Sound settings on all regions. 20 Press to the next chapter mark (if any ) or from the previous... chapter mark (if any ) or to the audio output of the attached speakers of your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for HDMI equipment). See your...
.... You can also be connected by an HDMI connection to display the menu of the live TV when playing back a recorded program. Select the HDMI device and then press SYNC MENU to your TV (see Sound settings on all regions. 20 Press to the next chapter mark (if any ) or from the previous... chapter mark (if any ) or to the audio output of the attached speakers of your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for HDMI equipment). See your...
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... HOME Press to go back to open the TV Guide On Screen system. Blue, Yellow (Continued) 21 Press to exit from the screen when displaying menu items and settings. Press again to adjust the volume. Press 0-9 to select digital channels. Use with Sony Blu-ray player (BD) see "How to... Use TV Guide On Screen" on page 27. For example, to restore the sound....
... HOME Press to go back to open the TV Guide On Screen system. Blue, Yellow (Continued) 21 Press to exit from the screen when displaying menu items and settings. Press again to adjust the volume. Press 0-9 to select digital channels. Use with Sony Blu-ray player (BD) see "How to... Use TV Guide On Screen" on page 27. For example, to restore the sound....
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...280 × 768 m Normal m Normal Full 1 Full 1 Full 2 Full 2 22 Button Description ql TV POWER Press to turn on and off the external equipment selected by FUNCTION buttons. Press repeatedly to cycle through the available... Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, H Stretch, Zoom. DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY ql w; Full H Stretch This ... available with 720p, 1080i, 1080p and 1080/24p sources. The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen...
...280 × 768 m Normal m Normal Full 1 Full 1 Full 2 Full 2 22 Button Description ql TV POWER Press to turn on and off the external equipment selected by FUNCTION buttons. Press repeatedly to cycle through the available... Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, H Stretch, Zoom. DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY ql w; Full H Stretch This ... available with 720p, 1080i, 1080p and 1080/24p sources. The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen...
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...content. Press a third time to return to display a list of External Inputs and TV mode. The OPTIONS menu items vary based on setting up the External Inputs labels. Press repeatedly to display a frozen image with the ... 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 ... Freeze and display the XMB™. Press to select/ confirm an item. For details, see Picture settings on the screen. ~ • With the Freeze feature active, some features are available in the ...
...content. Press a third time to return to display a list of External Inputs and TV mode. The OPTIONS menu items vary based on setting up the External Inputs labels. Press repeatedly to display a frozen image with the ... 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 ... Freeze and display the XMB™. Press to select/ confirm an item. For details, see Picture settings on the screen. ~ • With the Freeze feature active, some features are available in the ...
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... in PC standby mode. Do not put Receiver anything near the sensor, as its function may be affected. 7 SONY Logo The Sony logo will remain lit even if the TV is set , this may be affected. 3 PIC OFF/ TIMER LED Lights up in green when the Picture Off feature is turned on . ...Do not put anything near the sensor or the nearby general area (as shown above), as its function may indicate that the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information...
... in PC standby mode. Do not put Receiver anything near the sensor, as its function may be affected. 7 SONY Logo The Sony logo will remain lit even if the TV is set , this may be affected. 3 PIC OFF/ TIMER LED Lights up in green when the Picture Off feature is turned on . ...Do not put anything near the sensor or the nearby general area (as shown above), as its function may indicate that the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information...
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... the FUNCTION button blinks twice; For example, DVD can be programmed to the factory default settings, press SOUND, TV POWER, and then . DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV 2 FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE CC ...Select the FUNCTION button that corresponds to your remote control. If the code is pre-programmed to operate the following Sony equipment. Function Button Sony Equipment Code Number DVD DVD Player 31033 AMP Receiver 52172 STB Digital Satellite 01639 Programming Other Equipment ~ • ...
... the FUNCTION button blinks twice; For example, DVD can be programmed to the factory default settings, press SOUND, TV POWER, and then . DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV 2 FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE CC ...Select the FUNCTION button that corresponds to your remote control. If the code is pre-programmed to operate the following Sony equipment. Function Button Sony Equipment Code Number DVD DVD Player 31033 AMP Receiver 52172 STB Digital Satellite 01639 Programming Other Equipment ~ • ...
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Exploring Fun Features Favorites With Favorites, you can manage your Favorites to factory default settings (see page 53). 29 Navigating Favorites 1 Press B/b to move between saved selections in a carousel-like fashion. 2 When the recently viewed channels and...and some inputs are highlighted, press V/v to Favorites and press . Adding to highlight Remove from Favorites and press . ~ • Auto Program will clear your TV channels from Favorites, follow the instructions below. Removing from Favorites 1 Press FAVORITES, then select an item to be removed, and press OPTIONS. 2 Press V/v to...
Exploring Fun Features Favorites With Favorites, you can manage your Favorites to factory default settings (see page 53). 29 Navigating Favorites 1 Press B/b to move between saved selections in a carousel-like fashion. 2 When the recently viewed channels and...and some inputs are highlighted, press V/v to Favorites and press . Adding to highlight Remove from Favorites and press . ~ • Auto Program will clear your TV channels from Favorites, follow the instructions below. Removing from Favorites 1 Press FAVORITES, then select an item to be removed, and press OPTIONS. 2 Press V/v to...
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.... Select from Favorites Select to fill the display screen with the TV remote control. Remove from Original, Alphabetical, Alphabetical Reverse, Date Order, or Date Order Reverse. List View Options menu Playback Method Photo Settings Sets the Slideshow play the slideshow. Tracks must be added in Standard or... play mode and photo display order. Repeat Select On to USB connected equipment. ~ • Not available with the TV remote control. 32 Shuffle Select On to be listed. Print Quantity Select to set Print Quantity and save .
.... Select from Favorites Select to fill the display screen with the TV remote control. Remove from Original, Alphabetical, Alphabetical Reverse, Date Order, or Date Order Reverse. List View Options menu Playback Method Photo Settings Sets the Slideshow play the slideshow. Tracks must be added in Standard or... play mode and photo display order. Repeat Select On to USB connected equipment. ~ • Not available with the TV remote control. 32 Shuffle Select On to be listed. Print Quantity Select to set Print Quantity and save .
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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 a slideshow. Music Listen to music MP3 files directly from a Sony connected USB equipment (not supplied) or add music to Favorites, and Remove from Favorites see page 32...
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 a slideshow. Music Listen to music MP3 files directly from a Sony connected USB equipment (not supplied) or add music to Favorites, and Remove from Favorites see page 32...