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... 28 Using TV Settings Media Category Icons 29 Adjusting TV Settings 29 Watching TV 29 Accessing External Inputs 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...
... 28 Using TV Settings Media Category Icons 29 Adjusting TV Settings 29 Watching TV 29 Accessing External Inputs 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...
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... 4:3 image is only as good as with your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a source of your BRAVIA TV is displayed on the sides. The picture quality may not be as sharp as the quality of the TV to adjust the 4:3 image to fit the entire screen ... or other optional equipment. http://www.sony.com/HDTV Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/hd The Four Steps to a standard analog signal, you see pages 22, 35 and 36). 4 When you will notice a big difference. HDTV uses a wider screen than conventional standarddefinition TV. 16:9 (high-definition) source Most...
... 4:3 image is only as good as with your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a source of your BRAVIA TV is displayed on the sides. The picture quality may not be as sharp as the quality of the TV to adjust the 4:3 image to fit the entire screen ... or other optional equipment. http://www.sony.com/HDTV Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/hd The Four Steps to a standard analog signal, you see pages 22, 35 and 36). 4 When you will notice a big difference. HDTV uses a wider screen than conventional standarddefinition TV. 16:9 (high-definition) source Most...
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... can control: • Settings: timer, picture, sound, screen and other optional equipment can slightly change the power consumption. It meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set up, it is designed to meet ENERGY STAR requirements. • Changes to access the TV settings for the 32 class, 37, 40, 42, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-XBR6, V and W series...
... can control: • Settings: timer, picture, sound, screen and other optional equipment can slightly change the power consumption. It meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set up, it is designed to meet ENERGY STAR requirements. • Changes to access the TV settings for the 32 class, 37, 40, 42, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-XBR6, V and W series...
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... illustrated below. Air circulation is blocked. Allow enough space around the set as follows: Air circulation is blocked. Installed on the TV. Consider the following for best picture quality • Do not expose the screen to evaporate before powering on the wall 4 inches (10 cm) 11 ...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. Leave at temperatures below 41 °F (5 °C). Never install the TV set . When Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area Make sure that face the screen...
... illustrated below. Air circulation is blocked. Allow enough space around the set as follows: Air circulation is blocked. Installed on the TV. Consider the following for best picture quality • Do not expose the screen to evaporate before powering on the wall 4 inches (10 cm) 11 ...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. Leave at temperatures below 41 °F (5 °C). Never install the TV set . When Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area Make sure that face the screen...
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...the case, connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable. • If the picture 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 module (DMex)..... "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are connected, S VIDEO signal has priority. For models with separate cords: Connect the supplied power cord to the TV's L (MONO) audio input jack. Getting Started Item 1 VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO Description Connects to a personal computer's video and audio output connector ...
...the case, connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable. • If the picture 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 module (DMex)..... "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are connected, S VIDEO signal has priority. For models with separate cords: Connect the supplied power cord to the TV's L (MONO) audio input jack. Getting Started Item 1 VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO Description Connects to a personal computer's video and audio output connector ...
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A 300-ohm twin lead cable can be easily affected by subscribing to receive optimum picture quality. For the best possible picture, make sure you connect this equipment to switch between the cable and over-the-air antenna programming, as indicated below. HDMI cable... Shown with HDMI Connection Rear of receiving unscrambled digital programming for the type of TV B CABLE/ANTENNA ~ • Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to Cable or Antenna in signal degradation. 3. Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can enjoy high-definition programming by...
A 300-ohm twin lead cable can be easily affected by subscribing to receive optimum picture quality. For the best possible picture, make sure you connect this equipment to switch between the cable and over-the-air antenna programming, as indicated below. HDMI cable... Shown with HDMI Connection Rear of receiving unscrambled digital programming for the type of TV B CABLE/ANTENNA ~ • Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to Cable or Antenna in signal degradation. 3. Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can enjoy high-definition programming by...
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... timing and not PC timing. In plug and play, signals with ferrite core (analog RGB) and audio cable (see page 42). This affects Picture settings, Wide Mode settings, and PIP function. To view PC content set the output signal from the PC for your PC by connecting a HD15 to Full Pixel. PC Use the... to use the signals (boldfaced) in the above chart with a 60 Hz vertical frequency. 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 HD15 cable as shown below .
... timing and not PC timing. In plug and play, signals with ferrite core (analog RGB) and audio cable (see page 42). This affects Picture settings, Wide Mode settings, and PIP function. To view PC content set the output signal from the PC for your PC by connecting a HD15 to Full Pixel. PC Use the... to use the signals (boldfaced) in the above chart with a 60 Hz vertical frequency. 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 HD15 cable as shown below .
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... Theater Mode. m (fast reverse): Press to play a program in a few seconds or press again to exit. X PAUSE: Press to open the TV Guide On Screen system. M (fast forward): Press to play a program at a normal speed. Your BRAVIA Sync audio system must be connected by an... Control Button Description Button Description 1 DISPLAY Press once to display the banner with channel/program information you want the TV to remain on before shutting off. The picture settings will be set for detailed information. ~ • The 5, PLAY and CH+ buttons have a tactile dot. See page 24 for a...
... Theater Mode. m (fast reverse): Press to play a program in a few seconds or press again to exit. X PAUSE: Press to open the TV Guide On Screen system. M (fast forward): Press to play a program at a normal speed. Your BRAVIA Sync audio system must be connected by an... Control Button Description Button Description 1 DISPLAY Press once to display the banner with channel/program information you want the TV to remain on before shutting off. The picture settings will be set for detailed information. ~ • The 5, PLAY and CH+ buttons have a tactile dot. See page 24 for a...
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...items such as the TV Settings, TV channels and External Inputs list (see pages 5 and 29). Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB™ to move the small window showing qd current program to fill the screen with the frozen image. See your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for more... information. Press ENT to select digital channels. Freeze qs Current Frozen program picture Press the ...
...items such as the TV Settings, TV channels and External Inputs list (see pages 5 and 29). Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB™ to move the small window showing qd current program to fill the screen with the frozen image. See your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for more... information. Press ENT to select digital channels. Freeze qs Current Frozen program picture Press the ...
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... 39 Background TV See page 25 Device Control See page 41 ql PICTURE ~ • 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. For details, see Picture settings on current ...input and content. The OPTIONS menu items vary based on page 32. (Continued) 21 Menu Item Reference Page Picture Adjustments See page 32 Sound Adjustments See page 34...
... 39 Background TV See page 25 Device Control See page 41 ql PICTURE ~ • 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. For details, see Picture settings on current ...input and content. The OPTIONS menu items vary based on page 32. (Continued) 21 Menu Item Reference Page Picture Adjustments See page 32 Sound Adjustments See page 34...
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... brightness accordingly (see page 42 for KDL-W series. 23 If the LED blinks in green when the TV is turned on. 7 SONY Logo Illumination The Sony logo will remain lit even if the TV is available only for details). For details, see page 31 (Timer) and page 42 (Picture Off). 4 STANDBY LED Lights up... as its function may be affected. 6 POWER LED Lights up in red when your TV is set , this may be affected. 3 PIC OFF/ TIMER LED Lights up in orange when the timer is in green when the Picture Off feature is powered on the back cover). 5 (IR) Infrared Receives IR signals ...
... brightness accordingly (see page 42 for KDL-W series. 23 If the LED blinks in green when the TV is turned on. 7 SONY Logo Illumination The Sony logo will remain lit even if the TV is available only for details). For details, see page 31 (Timer) and page 42 (Picture Off). 4 STANDBY LED Lights up... as its function may be affected. 6 POWER LED Lights up in red when your TV is set , this may be affected. 3 PIC OFF/ TIMER LED Lights up in orange when the timer is in green when the Picture Off feature is powered on the back cover). 5 (IR) Infrared Receives IR signals ...
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... Menu on XMB™ 1 Press HOME to display the XMB™. 2 Press B/b to exit. 30 Settings Available TV settings and features are listed under the TV icon. TV Guide On Screen and 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 Settings.) Product Support (page 31) Clock/Timers (page 31) Picture (page 32) Sound...
... Menu on XMB™ 1 Press HOME to display the XMB™. 2 Press B/b to exit. 30 Settings Available TV settings and features are listed under the TV icon. TV Guide On Screen and 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 Settings.) Product Support (page 31) Clock/Timers (page 31) Picture (page 32) Sound...
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... preferred settings. Reset Resets the current settings to store your photo album. Brightness Brightens or darkens the picture. Color...bluish tint. Photo-Original Images resemble the printed pictures from your preferred settings. Warm 1, 2 Gives the white colors a...• Picture Mode for all inputs can also be accessed by pressing PICTURE on the Video/Photo Optimizer setting (see page... neutral tint. Picture Settings Picture Adjustments Picture Mode Vivid For Video Standard For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. For standard picture settings. Text This option...
... preferred settings. Reset Resets the current settings to store your photo album. Brightness Brightens or darkens the picture. Color...bluish tint. Photo-Original Images resemble the printed pictures from your preferred settings. Warm 1, 2 Gives the white colors a...• Picture Mode for all inputs can also be accessed by pressing PICTURE on the Video/Photo Optimizer setting (see page... neutral tint. Picture Settings Picture Adjustments Picture Mode Vivid For Video Standard For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. For standard picture settings. Text This option...
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... image content when Sony optional equipment that supports Video-A mode is connected to optimize the enjoyment of picture movement and to the Component or HDMI input. Game Mode Select On to the HDMI input. Video-A The TV will be set to the default values...The CineMotion feature can be similar to disable this setting for KDL-W series. This setting is High available only for standard use . Video/Photo Optimizer Sets the picture settings to set to On. Video Select to optimize the image quality of moving pictures) or photo (still image) content. Clear White ...
... image content when Sony optional equipment that supports Video-A mode is connected to optimize the enjoyment of picture movement and to the Component or HDMI input. Game Mode Select On to the HDMI input. Video-A The TV will be set to the default values...The CineMotion feature can be similar to disable this setting for KDL-W series. This setting is High available only for standard use . Video/Photo Optimizer Sets the picture settings to set to On. Video Select to optimize the image quality of moving pictures) or photo (still image) content. Clear White ...
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...available with 720p, 1080i, 1080p and 1080/24p sources. Using TV Settings Screen Settings Wide Mode Auto Wide 4:3 Default Select the default screen mode to use for HD channels with 4:3 content. H Stretch Enlarges the picture horizontally to fill the screen when the original source is 4:3. Choose... changes are watching is 4:3. Wide Zoom Enlarges the 4:3 picture to fill the 16:9 screen, displaying as much of your TV's speakers or audio system with the 4:3 Default setting for 4:3 sources. Normal Displays the 4:3 picture in other languages from the Wide Mode option. When you...
...available with 720p, 1080i, 1080p and 1080/24p sources. Using TV Settings Screen Settings Wide Mode Auto Wide 4:3 Default Select the default screen mode to use for HD channels with 4:3 content. H Stretch Enlarges the picture horizontally to fill the screen when the original source is 4:3. Choose... changes are watching is 4:3. Wide Zoom Enlarges the 4:3 picture to fill the 16:9 screen, displaying as much of your TV's speakers or audio system with the 4:3 Default setting for 4:3 sources. Normal Displays the 4:3 picture in other languages from the Wide Mode option. When you...
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...the Horizontal positioning. ~ • Screen Position feature is useful if the TV is connected to game equipment. • Vertical position is available only when Wide Mode is set to move the position of the picture horizontally (left and right). Pitch Adjust uneven sharpness on page 22 for ...1080i, 1080p and 1080/24p, feature is only available when Wide Mode is set to move the position of the picture vertically (up and down). Display Area Screen Position Vertical Size Full Pixel Displays the picture for accessing Wide Mode. ~ • Phase and Pitch options are shown...
...the Horizontal positioning. ~ • Screen Position feature is useful if the TV is connected to game equipment. • Vertical position is available only when Wide Mode is set to move the position of the picture horizontally (left and right). Pitch Adjust uneven sharpness on page 22 for ...1080i, 1080p and 1080/24p, feature is only available when Wide Mode is set to move the position of the picture vertically (up and down). Display Area Screen Position Vertical Size Full Pixel Displays the picture for accessing Wide Mode. ~ • Phase and Pitch options are shown...
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... brightness. If you wish to return your choice from Off, Low, High and Picture Off. ~ • While Picture Off is function. General Setup Settings Language Select the language of your TV to factory settings, please see page 18). • In low light the range of program information...for KDL-W series. Mode 1 Select to put anything around the sensor, as Picture Adjustments, Sound Adjustments, and Parental Lock will not be affected (see the Troubleshooting section on the front panel or select Off to disable it. Logo Illumination Select On to illuminate the SONY ...
... brightness. If you wish to return your choice from Off, Low, High and Picture Off. ~ • While Picture Off is function. General Setup Settings Language Select the language of your TV to factory settings, please see page 18). • In low light the range of program information...for KDL-W series. Mode 1 Select to put anything around the sensor, as Picture Adjustments, Sound Adjustments, and Parental Lock will not be affected (see the Troubleshooting section on the front panel or select Off to disable it. Logo Illumination Select On to illuminate the SONY ...
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...our website or call 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 your TV signal source. • Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels...8226; Make sure the Signal Type setting is correct for Canadian Support Condition No picture No picture Cannot receive any channels TV is locked to one channel Cannot receive or select channels The TV turns off automatically No picture from some video sources Poor picture Picture quality not as good as viewed at...
...our website or call 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 your TV signal source. • Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels...8226; Make sure the Signal Type setting is correct for Canadian Support Condition No picture No picture Cannot receive any channels TV is locked to one channel Cannot receive or select channels The TV turns off automatically No picture from some video sources Poor picture Picture quality not as good as viewed at...
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...Keep the antenna cable away from the TV's speakers regardless of this television, the heat generated by the channel signal provider. Suddenly the picture gets smaller • The picture gets smaller during these content changes since the content information is set to Audio System, sound is not output... to the thin profile of the TV's volume control. • When using a 75-ohm coaxial cable. • Keep the antenna cable away from the screen (page 20). • Set Speakers to TV Speakers in the Screen settings is regulated by the LCD panel backlight and supporting electronics will...
...Keep the antenna cable away from the TV's speakers regardless of this television, the heat generated by the channel signal provider. Suddenly the picture gets smaller • The picture gets smaller during these content changes since the content information is set to Audio System, sound is not output... to the thin profile of the TV's volume control. • When using a 75-ohm coaxial cable. • Keep the antenna cable away from the screen (page 20). • Set Speakers to TV Speakers in the Screen settings is regulated by the LCD panel backlight and supporting electronics will...
Quick Setup Guide
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...TV until connection setup is displaying. Connecting Your New BRAVIA® LCD HDTV Congratulations! Inputs can choose optimum sound and picture settings to match the content you are displaying on your TV: ■ Press HOME on -screen instruction to your TV...800-222-SONY (7669) 1-877-899-SONY (7669)...settings will explain how to fit the wide TV screen; The 16:9 aspect ratio looks perfect on your favorite channels and inputs for easy access. 3-297-698-12(2) KDL-32XBR6 KDL-37XBR6 KDL-40V4100 KDL-40V4150 KDL-42V4100 KDL-46V4100 KDL-52V4100 KDL-40W4100 KDL-46W4100 KDL-46W4150 KDL-52W4100...
...TV until connection setup is displaying. Connecting Your New BRAVIA® LCD HDTV Congratulations! Inputs can choose optimum sound and picture settings to match the content you are displaying on your TV: ■ Press HOME on -screen instruction to your TV...800-222-SONY (7669) 1-877-899-SONY (7669)...settings will explain how to fit the wide TV screen; The 16:9 aspect ratio looks perfect on your favorite channels and inputs for easy access. 3-297-698-12(2) KDL-32XBR6 KDL-37XBR6 KDL-40V4100 KDL-40V4150 KDL-42V4100 KDL-46V4100 KDL-52V4100 KDL-40W4100 KDL-46W4100 KDL-46W4150 KDL-52W4100...