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...Using the Menus Navigating through TV Menus 33 Using the Picture Settings 35 Using the Sound Settings 37 Using the Screen Settings 39 Using the Channel Settings 41 Using the Parental Lock Settings 42 Using the Setup Settings 45 Using the Eco Settings 49 Other Information PC Input Signal Reference Chart for ... the Wall-Mount Bracket 52 Troubleshooting 57 Important Notices 62 Specifications 63 Index 65 Customer Support United States http://www.sony.com/tvsupport Canada http://www.sony.ca/support On-line Registration United States http://productregistration.sony.com Canada http://www...
...Using the Menus Navigating through TV Menus 33 Using the Picture Settings 35 Using the Sound Settings 37 Using the Screen Settings 39 Using the Channel Settings 41 Using the Parental Lock Settings 42 Using the Setup Settings 45 Using the Eco Settings 49 Other Information PC Input Signal Reference Chart for ... the Wall-Mount Bracket 52 Troubleshooting 57 Important Notices 62 Specifications 63 Index 65 Customer Support United States http://www.sony.com/tvsupport Canada http://www.sony.ca/support On-line Registration United States http://productregistration.sony.com Canada http://www...
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... Use the Photo, Music (KDL-46/40BX450 only), and Video icons to access photo, music, and video files from Sony USB equipment (page 31). ➢ PIP (Picture in picture quality. When you compare a high-definition signal to a standard analog signal, you to easily switch between the connected equipment... such as shown here. Refer to the Quick Setup Guide, enclosed separately, for easy access (page 29). ➢ Auto Wide Mode: Set your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires a source of HD programming, an HD sound system, and a proper connection setup. Introducing Your New BRAVIA...
... Use the Photo, Music (KDL-46/40BX450 only), and Video icons to access photo, music, and video files from Sony USB equipment (page 31). ➢ PIP (Picture in picture quality. When you compare a high-definition signal to a standard analog signal, you to easily switch between the connected equipment... such as shown here. Refer to the Quick Setup Guide, enclosed separately, for easy access (page 29). ➢ Auto Wide Mode: Set your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires a source of HD programming, an HD sound system, and a proper connection setup. Introducing Your New BRAVIA...
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➢ Scene Select: Allows you to easily adjust your TV to the most suitable picture and sound settings based on the scenes for the best quality result for the contents genre you are watching (page 23). 6
➢ Scene Select: Allows you to easily adjust your TV to the most suitable picture and sound settings based on the scenes for the best quality result for the contents genre you are watching (page 23). 6
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... reflective wall and floor materials. • Avoid moving the TV from a cold area to a warm area. Be sure to consider the following while setting up your TV to a wall right away. This may cause moisture condensation. larger size TVs require two or more people. • Correct hand placement...important for the attachment instructions provided with the adequate number of people; Should this occur, allow moisture to show poor picture and/or poor color. Getting Started Getting Started Setting Up Your TV Some TV models are not mounting the TV to a wall, you will need to attach the ...
... reflective wall and floor materials. • Avoid moving the TV from a cold area to a warm area. Be sure to consider the following while setting up your TV to a wall right away. This may cause moisture condensation. larger size TVs require two or more people. • Correct hand placement...important for the attachment instructions provided with the adequate number of people; Should this occur, allow moisture to show poor picture and/or poor color. Getting Started Getting Started Setting Up Your TV Some TV models are not mounting the TV to a wall, you will need to attach the ...
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Attaching the Table-Top Stand • Refer to the supplied stand leaflet for proper attachment. • For best picture quality, do not expose the screen to direct illumination or sunlight. 1 Place the TV with a thick and soft cloth. 2 Fix the TV to the stand ...; This TV is very heavy, so two or more people should place the TV onto thick and soft cloth. • If using an electric screwdriver, set the tightening torque at approximately 1.5 N·m (15 kgf·cm). • Be sure to securely tighten the three supplied screws, otherwise the TV may fall...
Attaching the Table-Top Stand • Refer to the supplied stand leaflet for proper attachment. • For best picture quality, do not expose the screen to direct illumination or sunlight. 1 Place the TV with a thick and soft cloth. 2 Fix the TV to the stand ...; This TV is very heavy, so two or more people should place the TV onto thick and soft cloth. • If using an electric screwdriver, set the tightening torque at approximately 1.5 N·m (15 kgf·cm). • Be sure to securely tighten the three supplied screws, otherwise the TV may fall...
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... standard-definition digital programming (if available in signal degradation. Cable Antenna A/B RF Switch A B Rear of TV CABLE/ANTENNA • Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to receive optimum picture quality. This TV is capable of TV CABLE/ANTENNA • It is strongly recommended that you connect the CABLE/ANTENNA input using...
... standard-definition digital programming (if available in signal degradation. Cable Antenna A/B RF Switch A B Rear of TV CABLE/ANTENNA • Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to receive optimum picture quality. This TV is capable of TV CABLE/ANTENNA • It is strongly recommended that you connect the CABLE/ANTENNA input using...
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... photo. Press to the previous screen or exit from the screen when displaying menu items and settings. Optimizes picture and sound quality by selecting the following items. Cinema: Delivers picture and sound just like in a stadium. Game: Broadens your game-playing experience with clearer detailed... pictures. Press to go back to display the menu with TV functions and settings. Sports: Presents realistic pictures and sound just like at a concert. Music: Lets you set Scene Select to Photo, Music, Cinema, Game or ...
... photo. Press to the previous screen or exit from the screen when displaying menu items and settings. Optimizes picture and sound quality by selecting the following items. Cinema: Delivers picture and sound just like in a stadium. Game: Broadens your game-playing experience with clearer detailed... pictures. Press to go back to display the menu with TV functions and settings. Sports: Presents realistic pictures and sound just like at a concert. Music: Lets you set Scene Select to Photo, Music, Cinema, Game or ...
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...IR signal from the remote control. In the menu screen, these buttons serve as up in orange when the sleep timer is set to display menu with TV functions and settings (see "Using the Menus" on . 5 "/1 (Power) Press to adjust the volume. In the menu screen, these ...buttons serve as confirming the selection or setting. 9 HOME Press to Picture Off. (Timer) LED 3 1 (Standby) Lights up in green when the TV is in green when the Power Saving is set . Receiver 2 (Picture Lights up /down either CH -/+.
...IR signal from the remote control. In the menu screen, these buttons serve as up in orange when the sleep timer is set to display menu with TV functions and settings (see "Using the Menus" on . 5 "/1 (Power) Press to adjust the volume. In the menu screen, these ...buttons serve as confirming the selection or setting. 9 HOME Press to Picture Off. (Timer) LED 3 1 (Standby) Lights up in green when the TV is in green when the Power Saving is set . Receiver 2 (Picture Lights up /down either CH -/+.
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...remote control or you will be automatically removed from the list. • Favorite channels and external inputs can manually select available Wide Mode settings as you watch or viewing connected equipment, press HOME and select Favorites to On. High-definition source definition source m Wide Zoom m...Auto Wide and set Auto Wide Press HOME and select Settings, then select the Screen settings. x To change the Wide Screen Mode Press WIDE repeatedly to select a channel or input, then press . x To add to Favorites While tuned to the channel you may see the picture filled the full...
...remote control or you will be automatically removed from the list. • Favorite channels and external inputs can manually select available Wide Mode settings as you watch or viewing connected equipment, press HOME and select Favorites to On. High-definition source definition source m Wide Zoom m...Auto Wide and set Auto Wide Press HOME and select Settings, then select the Screen settings. x To change the Wide Screen Mode Press WIDE repeatedly to select a channel or input, then press . x To add to Favorites While tuned to the channel you may see the picture filled the full...
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...available modes while in the PC input mode. PC Settings Picture Sound Screen Channel Parental Lock Wide Mode Reset Auto Adjustment Phase Pitch Horizontal Center Vertical Center PC Normal 0 0 0 0 Setup Eco Confirm RETURN Back x To change the PC Screen settings. 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source Zoom Zoom Normal..., you can change the Wide Screen Mode for the PC settings. Incoming PC signal 800 × 600 m Normal Full 1 Full 2 • Use the Auto Adjustment to adjust the display position and phase of the picture when the TV receives an input signal from the connected PC...
...available modes while in the PC input mode. PC Settings Picture Sound Screen Channel Parental Lock Wide Mode Reset Auto Adjustment Phase Pitch Horizontal Center Vertical Center PC Normal 0 0 0 0 Setup Eco Confirm RETURN Back x To change the PC Screen settings. 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source Zoom Zoom Normal..., you can change the Wide Screen Mode for the PC settings. Incoming PC signal 800 × 600 m Normal Full 1 Full 2 • Use the Auto Adjustment to adjust the display position and phase of the picture when the TV receives an input signal from the connected PC...
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... a file or folder, then press . The selected input will be listed always. Picture Frame: Allows you want to your connected equipment, then press . The inputs list consists...still camera or other equipment connected to display a photograph on Input Press HOME and select Settings, then select the Setup settings. Playback Options: Allows you select a folder, select a file, then press . ...You can label your choice. Playback starts. Select the Manage Inputs option in a Sony digital still camera or camcorder through the external inputs to select the input of time....
... a file or folder, then press . The selected input will be listed always. Picture Frame: Allows you want to your connected equipment, then press . The inputs list consists...still camera or other equipment connected to display a photograph on Input Press HOME and select Settings, then select the Setup settings. Playback Options: Allows you select a folder, select a file, then press . ...You can label your choice. Playback starts. Select the Manage Inputs option in a Sony digital still camera or camcorder through the external inputs to select the input of time....
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... contains all of the images you see and the labels assigned to them. Picture: adjust the picture on your TV to customize your TV settings. Eco: changes the settings related to programming based on the screen. Screen: adjust the size and shape of the necessary configurations to fit your... audio preference. You can also change the settings to output the sound to suit ...
... contains all of the images you see and the labels assigned to them. Picture: adjust the picture on your TV to customize your TV settings. Eco: changes the settings related to programming based on the screen. Screen: adjust the size and shape of the necessary configurations to fit your... audio preference. You can also change the settings to output the sound to suit ...
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... Off. CineMotion Provides improved picture movement and reduces picture blur and graininess for standard picture settings. Custom Select to reduce the picture noise in MPEG-compressed videos. White adjustment Warm 1/Warm Select to brighten or darken the picture. MPEG Noise Reduction Select to store your preferred settings. Using the Picture Settings Option Description Picture Mode Customized picture viewing Displays the options...
... Off. CineMotion Provides improved picture movement and reduces picture blur and graininess for standard picture settings. Custom Select to reduce the picture noise in MPEG-compressed videos. White adjustment Warm 1/Warm Select to brighten or darken the picture. MPEG Noise Reduction Select to store your preferred settings. Using the Picture Settings Option Description Picture Mode Customized picture viewing Displays the options...
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... Automatically adjusts backlight and contrast to the default values. White Balance Adjusts the color temperature in detail. • Available Picture options, including options in Advanced Settings depend on Scene Select and Picture Mode. 36 This setting is especially effective for stronger contrast. Select from High, Medium, Low and Off. Black Corrector Enhances black areas...
... Automatically adjusts backlight and contrast to the default values. White Balance Adjusts the color temperature in detail. • Available Picture options, including options in Advanced Settings depend on Scene Select and Picture Mode. 36 This setting is especially effective for stronger contrast. Select from High, Medium, Low and Off. Black Corrector Enhances black areas...
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...changes are watching a 720p, 1080i or 1080p source. • If 4:3 Default is set to display the 16:9 picture in their original size. Auto Display Area Automatically adjusts the picture to fill the screen when the original source is not available when you are disturbing to ...source). Auto Wide On Select On to you change Wide Mode setting based on the TV model). +1 Displays pictures in its original size. Screen Mode to display the 4:3 picture in their recommended size. -1 Enlarges the picture so that the edges are changed . This option is automatically replaced...
...changes are watching a 720p, 1080i or 1080p source. • If 4:3 Default is set to display the 16:9 picture in their original size. Auto Display Area Automatically adjusts the picture to fill the screen when the original source is not available when you are disturbing to ...source). Auto Wide On Select On to you change Wide Mode setting based on the TV model). +1 Displays pictures in its original size. Screen Mode to display the 4:3 picture in their recommended size. -1 Enlarges the picture so that the edges are changed . This option is automatically replaced...
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...Pitch Adjust uneven sharpness on screen. Full 2 Select to enlarge the picture to fine tune overall sharpness. Auto Select to the default values. Option Vertical Center PC Settings Description Allows you to view two pictures simultaneously from the connected PC. You can also select the PIP feature ...to the TV and the PC input is selected, the PC settings screen appears instead of the picture left and right. Horizontal Allows you to move the position of the Screen settings. Full 1 Select to enlarge the picture to display in Wide Zoom and Zoom.) When a PC is...
...Pitch Adjust uneven sharpness on screen. Full 2 Select to enlarge the picture to fine tune overall sharpness. Auto Select to the default values. Option Vertical Center PC Settings Description Allows you to view two pictures simultaneously from the connected PC. You can also select the PIP feature ...to the TV and the PC input is selected, the PC settings screen appears instead of the picture left and right. Horizontal Allows you to move the position of the Screen settings. Full 1 Select to enlarge the picture to display in Wide Zoom and Zoom.) When a PC is...
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... via Cable TV provider. Select Auto to adjust to the most appropriate analog channel. • You should run Auto Program after changing the Signal Type setting. • Running Auto Program will be hidden that appear when you use the CH +/- Allows you to assign labels (such as station call letters) ... to assign a label. 2 Press V/v to select it . 2 Press V/v to the label. Then press to select the channel number that a slight tuning adjustment may improve picture quality. Allows you to fine-tune the selected analog channel manually if you feel that you want to show or hide.
... via Cable TV provider. Select Auto to adjust to the most appropriate analog channel. • You should run Auto Program after changing the Signal Type setting. • Running Auto Program will be hidden that appear when you use the CH +/- Allows you to assign labels (such as station call letters) ... to assign a label. 2 Press V/v to select it . 2 Press V/v to the label. Then press to select the channel number that a slight tuning adjustment may improve picture quality. Allows you to fine-tune the selected analog channel manually if you feel that you want to show or hide.
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... is connected to the TV. Select Off to disable this setting is applied automatically to the connected equipment when set -top box, etc; via the remote control. Using the Menus Option HDMI Settings Picture Adjustments Lock Description Communicates with equipment compatible with the Control for...the remote control. Useful when you control a tuner or set to the Home (Menu), Options and Content List of the Picture settings. (Continued) 47 Select Unlock to allow adjustment to items grayed out. For specific Sony equipment compatible with Control for HDMI, this function. Device ...
... is connected to the TV. Select Off to disable this setting is applied automatically to the connected equipment when set -top box, etc; via the remote control. Using the Menus Option HDMI Settings Picture Adjustments Lock Description Communicates with equipment compatible with the Control for...the remote control. Useful when you control a tuner or set to the Home (Menu), Options and Content List of the Picture settings. (Continued) 47 Select Unlock to allow adjustment to items grayed out. For specific Sony equipment compatible with Control for HDMI, this function. Device ...
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...PC according to the chart below. Other Information PC Input Signal Reference Chart for PC and HDMI IN After connecting the PC to the TV, set Scene Select to Graphics, Wide Mode to Full, and Display Area to Full Pixel. • This TV's PC input does not support ... input signals to display on the television. • In plug and play, signals with a 60 Hz vertical frequency will be necessary.) 50 This affects Picture settings and Wide Mode settings. Resolution Signals VGA SVGA XGA WXGA SXGA HDTV* Horizontal (Pixel) 640 800 1,024 1,280 1,280 1,360 1,280 1,920 × Vertical (Line) ...
...PC according to the chart below. Other Information PC Input Signal Reference Chart for PC and HDMI IN After connecting the PC to the TV, set Scene Select to Graphics, Wide Mode to Full, and Display Area to Full Pixel. • This TV's PC input does not support ... input signals to display on the television. • In plug and play, signals with a 60 Hz vertical frequency will be necessary.) 50 This affects Picture settings and Wide Mode settings. Resolution Signals VGA SVGA XGA WXGA SXGA HDTV* Horizontal (Pixel) 640 800 1,024 1,280 1,280 1,360 1,280 1,920 × Vertical (Line) ...
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... TV's memory (see pages 20 and 41). The picture is affected by the signal provider. No color / Dark picture / Color is not correct / The picture is too bright • Adjust the Picture Mode options in the Picture settings (see page 46). • Check Idle TV Standby in a blurry picture or poor color. Turn off automatically • Check...
... TV's memory (see pages 20 and 41). The picture is affected by the signal provider. No color / Dark picture / Color is not correct / The picture is too bright • Adjust the Picture Mode options in the Picture settings (see page 46). • Check Idle TV Standby in a blurry picture or poor color. Turn off automatically • Check...