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.... and other WALL-MOUNT BRACKETS may increase which the receiver is encouraged to try to certain features, settings, and functionalities of this polarized AC plug with part 15 of these materials may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Picture/Sound, Light Sensor, Power Savings) can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with your cable service provider. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are designed to...
.... and other WALL-MOUNT BRACKETS may increase which the receiver is encouraged to try to certain features, settings, and functionalities of this polarized AC plug with part 15 of these materials may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Picture/Sound, Light Sensor, Power Savings) can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with your cable service provider. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are designed to...
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... Steps to a Full HD Experience . . . .5 TV Feature Highlights 5 Getting Started Setting Up Your TV 6 Locating Inputs and Outputs 7 Connecting Other Equipment 9 Bundling the Connecting Cables 10 Securing the TV 10 Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control 11 Initial Setup 11 Operating the TV Remote Control Button Description 12 TV Controls and Indicators 14 Using Features Using BRAVIA® Sync™ with Control for HDMI 15 Favorites 15 Wide Mode 16 Wide Mode with PC 17 Photo and...
... Steps to a Full HD Experience . . . .5 TV Feature Highlights 5 Getting Started Setting Up Your TV 6 Locating Inputs and Outputs 7 Connecting Other Equipment 9 Bundling the Connecting Cables 10 Securing the TV 10 Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control 11 Initial Setup 11 Operating the TV Remote Control Button Description 12 TV Controls and Indicators 14 Using Features Using BRAVIA® Sync™ with Control for HDMI 15 Favorites 15 Wide Mode 16 Wide Mode with PC 17 Photo and...
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... need access to the World of the image you and your TV with minimal customizations. Your BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD programming from: • Over-the-air broadcasting via HD-quality antenna • HD cable subscription • HD satellite subscription • Blu-ray Disc™ player or other HD compatible external equipment Contact your cable or satellite provider for the 32 class BRAVIA KDL...
... need access to the World of the image you and your TV with minimal customizations. Your BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD programming from: • Over-the-air broadcasting via HD-quality antenna • HD cable subscription • HD satellite subscription • Blu-ray Disc™ player or other HD compatible external equipment Contact your cable or satellite provider for the 32 class BRAVIA KDL...
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... (see black bars on the online Reference Book at your fingertips for easy access to programs and inputs (page 15). ➢ Auto Wide Mode: Set your TV to auto adjust the screen based on the signal resolution (page 16). ➢ USB Digital Photo and Music Player: Connect your USB storage device directly to your HDTV's USB input to view digital photos on the big screen and listen to your room and automatically adjusts the brightness of picture movement...
... (see black bars on the online Reference Book at your fingertips for easy access to programs and inputs (page 15). ➢ Auto Wide Mode: Set your TV to auto adjust the screen based on the signal resolution (page 16). ➢ USB Digital Photo and Music Player: Connect your USB storage device directly to your HDTV's USB input to view digital photos on the big screen and listen to your room and automatically adjusts the brightness of picture movement...
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... models KDL-46VL150 and KDL-52VL150 • Ensure your TV: • Carry the TV with a detached Table-Top Stand so you can mount it to a wall. Getting Started Setting Up Your TV Some TV models are not mounting the TV to a wall, you will need to attach the Table-Top Stand. You will need a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied screws to show poor picture and/or poor color. Sudden room temperature changes may cause the TV...
... models KDL-46VL150 and KDL-52VL150 • Ensure your TV: • Carry the TV with a detached Table-Top Stand so you can mount it to a wall. Getting Started Setting Up Your TV Some TV models are not mounting the TV to a wall, you will need to attach the Table-Top Stand. You will need a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied screws to show poor picture and/or poor color. Sudden room temperature changes may cause the TV...
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... be used as composite video input (VIDEO 1) or as composite or Channels & Inputs component video input. Sound Add Digital Channels To configure the input type, press Screen MENU, select Channel menu then Auto Program Manage Channels Manage Inputs select Video/Component 1 to Y/Video for video and use Y, PB, PR for video signals and also connect the audio L and R for HDMI On Device List Device Auto Power Off Off TV Auto Power On Off Video 1 Component 1 Signal Diagnostics Setup 3 COMPONENT IN 2 Change RETURN Back MENU Exit Component video provides better picture...
... be used as composite video input (VIDEO 1) or as composite or Channels & Inputs component video input. Sound Add Digital Channels To configure the input type, press Screen MENU, select Channel menu then Auto Program Manage Channels Manage Inputs select Video/Component 1 to Y/Video for video and use Y, PB, PR for video signals and also connect the audio L and R for HDMI On Device List Device Auto Power Off Off TV Auto Power On Off Video 1 Component 1 Signal Diagnostics Setup 3 COMPONENT IN 2 Change RETURN Back MENU Exit Component video provides better picture...
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... optical OUT (OPTICAL) compatible. 7 AC IN Connects the supplied AC power cord. (For KDL-46VL150 and KDL-52VL150 models.) 8 CABLE/ ANTENNA RF input that connects to your Cable or over-the-air antenna. 9 USB Connects to USB equipment to access photo and music files (see page 17 to setup your DVD or other video equipment that bears the HDMI logo. This TV displays all - L-AUDIO-R digital audio/video interface between this TV. Connects to the S VIDEO output jack of 1,920 dots × 1,080 lines. 8 HDMI supports...
... optical OUT (OPTICAL) compatible. 7 AC IN Connects the supplied AC power cord. (For KDL-46VL150 and KDL-52VL150 models.) 8 CABLE/ ANTENNA RF input that connects to your Cable or over-the-air antenna. 9 USB Connects to USB equipment to access photo and music files (see page 17 to setup your DVD or other video equipment that bears the HDMI logo. This TV displays all - L-AUDIO-R digital audio/video interface between this TV. Connects to the S VIDEO output jack of 1,920 dots × 1,080 lines. 8 HDMI supports...
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... receiver cable box system Personal computer USB Drive Side panel PC IN RGB Rear of TV VIDEO IN VIDEO Y SERVICE PB IN (OPTICAL) PR 1 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT L AUDIO R 1 2 AUDIO COMPONENT IN AUDIO OUT (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) (FIX) L AUDIO R CABLE/ANTENNA AUDIO 2 IN IN 3 IN 4 S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R 2 VIDEO IN CABLE/ANTENNA Digital Analog audio Analog Digital audio recorder/ equipment audio equipment DVD/ (A/V equipment Game Receiver/ (DVI only) system Home Theater) VCR/Game system/ Camcorder ~ • Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting...
... receiver cable box system Personal computer USB Drive Side panel PC IN RGB Rear of TV VIDEO IN VIDEO Y SERVICE PB IN (OPTICAL) PR 1 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT L AUDIO R 1 2 AUDIO COMPONENT IN AUDIO OUT (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) (FIX) L AUDIO R CABLE/ANTENNA AUDIO 2 IN IN 3 IN 4 S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R 2 VIDEO IN CABLE/ANTENNA Digital Analog audio Analog Digital audio recorder/ equipment audio equipment DVD/ (A/V equipment Game Receiver/ (DVI only) system Home Theater) VCR/Game system/ Camcorder ~ • Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting...
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... available. 4 Auto Program will scan for available channels from the signal source directly connected to the TV's CABLE/ANTENNA input and may not be sure to select HOME for ENERGY STAR compliant mode. • If you have cable and antenna available, please connect cable first. Home Retail Set 11 "Home" optimizes the picture for store display. If you turn on the screen to Setup menu then select Clock/Timers and adjust Current Time. Initial Setup Please select...
... available. 4 Auto Program will scan for available channels from the signal source directly connected to the TV's CABLE/ANTENNA input and may not be sure to select HOME for ENERGY STAR compliant mode. • If you have cable and antenna available, please connect cable first. Home Retail Set 11 "Home" optimizes the picture for store display. If you turn on the screen to Setup menu then select Clock/Timers and adjust Current Time. Initial Setup Please select...
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... off the Closed Captions (CC). Your BRAVIA Sync audio system must be switched to display the menu with Control for HDMI function (not available on and off the Theater Mode. Operating the TV Remote Control Button Description 1 2 3 DISPLAY CC POWER 4 5 WIDE INPUT 6 7 TOOLS ~ • The 5, PLAY and CH + buttons have a tactile dot. The information banner will be set Info Banner to control the connected equipment with TV functions and settings. M (fast forward): Press to play a program in...
... off the Closed Captions (CC). Your BRAVIA Sync audio system must be switched to display the menu with Control for HDMI function (not available on and off the Theater Mode. Operating the TV Remote Control Button Description 1 2 3 DISPLAY CC POWER 4 5 WIDE INPUT 6 7 TOOLS ~ • The 5, PLAY and CH + buttons have a tactile dot. The information banner will be set Info Banner to control the connected equipment with TV functions and settings. M (fast forward): Press to play a program in...
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... having problems with the remote control, reinsert or replace your batteries and make sure that they are blocking the path between the remote control and the IR sensor on -screen cursor. The TV alternates between two channels. try turning off the TV. Press to restore the sound. Press again or press VOL + to adjust the volume. Operating the TV DISPLAY CC POWER Button 8 0-9 ENT qs 9 0 VOL +/- For example, to scan through channels...
... having problems with the remote control, reinsert or replace your batteries and make sure that they are blocking the path between the remote control and the IR sensor on -screen cursor. The TV alternates between two channels. try turning off the TV. Press to restore the sound. Press again or press VOL + to adjust the volume. Operating the TV DISPLAY CC POWER Button 8 0-9 ENT qs 9 0 VOL +/- For example, to scan through channels...
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... models except KDL-46VL150/KDL-52VL150 1 For models KDL-46VL150/ KDL-52VL150 PIC OFF / TIMER STANDBY POWER 2 34 PIC OFF / TIMER STANDBY POWER POWER 5 CHANNEL 6 VOLUME 7 INPUT 8 MENU 9 1 2 34 Item Description 1 (IR) Infrared Receiver Light Sensor Receives IR signals from the remote control. Press to scan through channels, press and hold down buttons. 7 + VOLUME - In the menu screen, these buttons serve as left/right buttons. 8 INPUT Press to display menu with TV functions and settings (see online Reference Book for more details). For details, see contacting Sony...
... models except KDL-46VL150/KDL-52VL150 1 For models KDL-46VL150/ KDL-52VL150 PIC OFF / TIMER STANDBY POWER 2 34 PIC OFF / TIMER STANDBY POWER POWER 5 CHANNEL 6 VOLUME 7 INPUT 8 MENU 9 1 2 34 Item Description 1 (IR) Infrared Receiver Light Sensor Receives IR signals from the remote control. Press to scan through channels, press and hold down buttons. 7 + VOLUME - In the menu screen, these buttons serve as left/right buttons. 8 INPUT Press to display menu with TV functions and settings (see online Reference Book for more details). For details, see contacting Sony...
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... connect the supported Sony equipment with Control for HDMI function must be set up in the Quick Setup Guide provided with the TV documentation. If the device does not support this feature, some of the A/V receiver with the TV's remote control. • Pressing on the remote control turns on by One-Touch-Play. • Possible operations with BRAVIA Sync buttons, see page 12. • Equipment listed under External Inputs will turn off the TV. • The TV will turn...
... connect the supported Sony equipment with Control for HDMI function must be set up in the Quick Setup Guide provided with the TV documentation. If the device does not support this feature, some of the A/V receiver with the TV's remote control. • Pressing on the remote control turns on by One-Touch-Play. • Possible operations with BRAVIA Sync buttons, see page 12. • Equipment listed under External Inputs will turn off the TV. • The TV will turn...
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... displays the picture in a carousel-like fashion. 2 When the recently viewed items are watching it. 2 Highlight Remove from Favorites (see page 11). You can manually change the Wide Mode setting while watching TV by pressing the WIDE button on the original source, a black frame or black bars may surround the picture. Changing the Wide Screen Mode Press WIDE repeatedly to the Screen menu. Removing from high-definition source such as component video input, HDMI input and digital TV...
... displays the picture in a carousel-like fashion. 2 When the recently viewed items are watching it. 2 Highlight Remove from Favorites (see page 11). You can manually change the Wide Mode setting while watching TV by pressing the WIDE button on the original source, a black frame or black bars may surround the picture. Changing the Wide Screen Mode Press WIDE repeatedly to the Screen menu. Removing from high-definition source such as component video input, HDMI input and digital TV...
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... displays the picture in the PC input. PC and HDMI Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the TV, set the output signal from the PC according to eliminate horizontal lines of the picture when the TV receives an input signal from the connected PC. 17 Wide Mode with PC Changing the Wide Screen Mode for PC Timing Press WIDE repeatedly to cycle through the available modes while in its native resolution. Signals...
... displays the picture in the PC input. PC and HDMI Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the TV, set the output signal from the PC according to eliminate horizontal lines of the picture when the TV receives an input signal from the connected PC. 17 Wide Mode with PC Changing the Wide Screen Mode for PC Timing Press WIDE repeatedly to cycle through the available modes while in its native resolution. Signals...
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... Add to Favorites Photo Options menu Thumbnail View under USB menu allows easy access to display your picture and music files on screen. For details on USB equipment. Gently insert your USB memory device to avoid potential data corruption. Sony cannot guarantee or assure compatibility with mass storage devices. The photo display resolution range is located on the side TV panel. Connecting USB Equipment The USB port is 16 × 16...
... Add to Favorites Photo Options menu Thumbnail View under USB menu allows easy access to display your picture and music files on screen. For details on USB equipment. Gently insert your USB memory device to avoid potential data corruption. Sony cannot guarantee or assure compatibility with mass storage devices. The photo display resolution range is located on the side TV panel. Connecting USB Equipment The USB port is 16 × 16...
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.... Picture Sound Screen Channel USB Lock Setup On Picture Menu, you can adjust the picture you to set from edge to edge on your on-screen display, or change the proportions of the programs). The screen settings allow you to highlight options where applicable. Not every program is suited for the general audiences. Use the Wide Mode option or use the CH+/button or even label channels or inputs. Channels & Inputs Menu allows you to switch between the cable and antenna signal...
.... Picture Sound Screen Channel USB Lock Setup On Picture Menu, you can adjust the picture you to set from edge to edge on your on-screen display, or change the proportions of the programs). The screen settings allow you to highlight options where applicable. Not every program is suited for the general audiences. Use the Wide Mode option or use the CH+/button or even label channels or inputs. Channels & Inputs Menu allows you to switch between the cable and antenna signal...
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... no picture from some video sources, check the input selection by pressing INPUT button. If you have questions, service needs, or require technical assistance related to the use of your previous password and allows you have accidentally pressed the MUTING button on Return settings to factory defaults. IMPORTANT: The reset will clear all of the cables; Parental Lock password may be interfering with the remote control's operation. • To reset the TV to factory default settings: ❑ Turn...
... no picture from some video sources, check the input selection by pressing INPUT button. If you have questions, service needs, or require technical assistance related to the use of your previous password and allows you have accidentally pressed the MUTING button on Return settings to factory defaults. IMPORTANT: The reset will clear all of the cables; Parental Lock password may be interfering with the remote control's operation. • To reset the TV to factory default settings: ❑ Turn...
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... Operating Instructions (1) / Quick Setup Guide (1) / Warranty Card (1) / Safety and Regulatory Booklet (1) / Attaching the Table-Top stand (1) / Screws (4) (For some MP3 players and cameras. Specifications Model For all models System Television system NTSC: American TV standard ATSC (8VSB terrestrial): ATSC compliant 8VSB QAM on cable: ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 (Does not include CableCARD functionality) Channel coverage Analog terrestrial: 2 - 69 / Digital terrestrial: 2 - 69 Analog Cable: 1 - 135 / Digital Cable: 1 - 135 Panel system LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel Speaker output 10...
... Operating Instructions (1) / Quick Setup Guide (1) / Warranty Card (1) / Safety and Regulatory Booklet (1) / Attaching the Table-Top stand (1) / Screws (4) (For some MP3 players and cameras. Specifications Model For all models System Television system NTSC: American TV standard ATSC (8VSB terrestrial): ATSC compliant 8VSB QAM on cable: ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 (Does not include CableCARD functionality) Channel coverage Analog terrestrial: 2 - 69 / Digital terrestrial: 2 - 69 Analog Cable: 1 - 135 / Digital Cable: 1 - 135 Panel system LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel Speaker output 10...
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....5 Remote control RM-YD028 (1) / Size AA batteries (2) / AC power cord (1) (For KDL-46VL150/ KDL-52VL150) / Cable holder (1) (For KDL-40SL150 attached to the TV) (For KDL-46VL150/ KDL-52VL150 attached to the Table-Top Stand) / Operating Instructions (1) / Quick Setup Guide (1) / Warranty Card (1) / Safety and Regulatory Booklet (1) / Attaching the Table-Top stand (1) / Screws (4) (For some models the screws are attached) Connecting cables / Wall-Mount Bracket: SU-WL500 see page 2 ~ • Optional accessories availability depends on its stock. • Design and specifications are...
....5 Remote control RM-YD028 (1) / Size AA batteries (2) / AC power cord (1) (For KDL-46VL150/ KDL-52VL150) / Cable holder (1) (For KDL-40SL150 attached to the TV) (For KDL-46VL150/ KDL-52VL150 attached to the Table-Top Stand) / Operating Instructions (1) / Quick Setup Guide (1) / Warranty Card (1) / Safety and Regulatory Booklet (1) / Attaching the Table-Top stand (1) / Screws (4) (For some models the screws are attached) Connecting cables / Wall-Mount Bracket: SU-WL500 see page 2 ~ • Optional accessories availability depends on its stock. • Design and specifications are...