Operating Instructions

KDL-32XBR6 KDL-40V4100 KDL-40W4100 KDL-37XBR6 KDL-42V4100 KDL-46W4100 KDL-40V4150 KDL-46V4100 KDL-52W4100 KDL-52V4100 KDL-46W4150

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?? 2008 Sony Corporation

Owner's Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the TV. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this TV.

Model Name

Serial No.

CAUTION

To prevent electric shock and blade exposure, do not use this polarized AC plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fnlly inserted.

[] Operate the TV only on 121) V AC.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model: KDL-32XBR6/KDL-37XBR6/ KDL-40V4150/KDL-40V4100/ KDL-42V41 ()()/KDL-46V4100/ KDL-52V41 ()()/KDL-4()W4100/

Note

This television includes a QAM denlodulator

which should allow you to receive unscrmnbled digital cable television programming via subscription service to a cable service provider. Availability of digital cable television progrannniug in your area depends on tile type of programnling and signal provided by your cable service provider.

Licensing Information

Maciutosb is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

HDMI, tile HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia luterlace are trademarks or

registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing,

LLC.

Fergason Patent Properties, LLC:

U.S. Patent No. 5,717,422

U.S. Patent No. 6,816,141

Manufactured under license li'om Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and double=D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

lu the United States, TV Guide and other

related marks are registered marks of Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or

one of its affiliates. In Canada, TV Guide is a registered mark of Transcontinental 1uc., and is

Blu-ray Disc is a trademark.

"BRAVIA" and BRAVIA, S-Force, MotionHow, BRAV1A Sync, [], DMe x and "x.v. Color" are trademarks or registered marks of Sony Corporation.

"XrossMediaBar" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. "XMB" is a trademark of Sony

Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

"PLAYSTATION" is a registered trademark

and "PS3" is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Adobe is a registered trademark or a trademark

of Adobe Systems Incorporated in United States and/or other countries.

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DIGITAL

KDL-46W41 ()()/K[)L-52W4100/

KDL-46W4150

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,

San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.

Telepbone Number: 858-942-223()

This device complies with part 15 of tile FCC rules. Operation is subject to tile following two conditions: (1) This device )nay not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that )nay cause undesired operation.

used under license by Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc.

The TV Guide On Screen system is manufactured under license from Gemstar-TV

Guide International, Inc. and/or one of its affiliates.

The TV Guide On Screen system is protected by one or more of the following United States

patents 4,908,713; 6,498,895; 6,850,693: 6,396,546; 5,940,073; 6,239,794 to

Gemstar=TV Guide International, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.

Gemstar=TV Guide International 1uc. and/or its

For Customers in the United

States

Lamp in this product contains mercury. Disposal of these

materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations.

NOTIFICATION

This equipnlent has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interlerence in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and

used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmfi.d interference to radio

communications.

However, tbere is no guarantee tbat iuterlerence will not occm" in a particular

related affiliates are not in any way liable for

the accuracy or availability of the program schedule infbrmation or other data in tile TV

Guide On Screen system and cannot guarantee service availability in your area. In no event sball Gemstar-TV Guide International, lnc. and/or its related affiliates be liable for any damages in connection with the accuracy or

availability of the program schedule information or other data in the TV Guide On

Screen system.

For disposal or recycling

information, please contact your local authorities or the

Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org).

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, tile user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more oftbe lollowiug measures:

[] Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. [] lncrease the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

[] Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit diflereut l_'om that to which the

receiver is connected.

[] Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician lor help.

Pursuant to FCC regulations, you arc cautioned that any changes or modifications

not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

For Customers in Canada

This (?lass B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES=003.

CAUTION

Use the following Sony TVs only with tile following WALL-MOUNT BRACKET or TV-staM.

SU-FL3OOL

Install TV Stands SU-FL300L and SI_I-FL3()()M using tile red-printed paper template supplied with those stands.

Use with other WALL=MOUNT BRACKET or TV-stand may cause instability and possibly result in injury.

To Customers

Sufficient expertise is required for installing tile specified TV. Be sure to subcontract the installation to a Sony dealer or licensed contractor and pay adequate attention to salbty dm'ing the installation.

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http://productregistration,sony,com

Canada

http://www,sonystyle,ca/registration

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Thank you for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA?? high-definition television. The quality of the image you see on your BRAVlA TV is only as good as the quality of the signal it receives. To experience the stunning detail of your new BRAVIA TV, you need access to HD programming. Your BRAVlA 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 TM player or other HD compatible external equipment

Contact your cable or satellite provider for information on upgrading to HD programming.

To learn more about HDTV, visit:

U.S.A. 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 HD programming and proper setup connections. This manual explains basic setup connections (see page 12). The Quick Setup Guide, enclosed separately, illustrates how to connect other optional equipment.

Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio

You can enjoy crisp, clear images, smooth movement and high-impact visuals from 1080 HD signals. When you compare a high-definition signal to a standard analog signal, you will notice a big difference.

High-definition

width-to-height definition TV.

and standard-definition signals are transmitted with different aspect ratios (the ratio of the image). HDTV uses a wider screen than conventional standard-

16:9 (high-definition) source

Most HDTV signals use a wide screen aspect ratio of 16:9. The 16:9 fills your BRAVIA screen, maintaining a crisp, clear, vivid picture.

4:3 (standard-definition) source

Most standard-definition signals use a boxy 4:3 aspect ratio. When a 4:3 image is displayed on an

HDTV, you will see black bars on the sides. The picture quality may not be as sharp as with HD sources.

???You can use the Wide Mode function of the TV to adjust the 4:3 image to fit the entire screen (see pages 22, 35 and 36).

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TV Home Menu: XMBTM (XrossMediaBar)

The XMBTM iSan easy way to access the TV settings for customizing, making adjustments, viewing the available TV channels and selecting the connected equipment. Press the HOME button on your remote control to display the XMBTM.

Category

Bar

Category Object Bar

From the horizontal Media Category Bar you can control:

???Settings: timer, picture, sound, screen and other options (see page 31 for customization options).

???TV Channels: TV Guide On Screen TM and available channels are displayed on the

vertical Category Object Bar.

???External Inputs: cable, satellite, VCR, DVD players or other optional equipment can also be selected from the Category Object Bar from the External Inputs.

???This manual is for the 32 class, 37, 40, 42, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIAKDL-XBR6, V and W series models with screen size measured diagonally. The 32 class has a 31.5 inch viewable image size (measured diagonally).

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1. Installing the TV

This TV can be mounted on a wall using a Wall- Mount Bracket or placed on a TV stand (each sold separately). This section will explain:

???How to carry the TV

???Preparation for a Table-Top stand

???Preparation for a Wall-Mount Bracket

???Installation against a wall or enclosed area

???Bundling the connecting cables

???Securing the TV

Be sure to follow these guidelines 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.

???When carrying the TV, place your hand as illustrated and hold it securely. Do not subject the TV to shocks, vibration, or excessive force.

Follow the assembling steps required to place on a TV stand (except models: KDL-52V4100 and KDL-52W4100).

1Remove the Table-Top Stand and screws from the carton. The screws can be found in the accessory bag.

Table-Top

Stand

2Place the Table-Top Stand on a level and stable surface.

???Lift tile TV by placing your palm directly underneath the panel but do not:

???squeeze the speaker grill area

???place your fingers in the groove above the speaker grill area

???put stress on the LCD panel.

??? Do not lift the TV from the bottom center.

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???Do not put stress on the LCD panel or the frame around the screen.

???Be careful to not pinch your hands or the AC power

cord when you install the TV unit to the Table-Top Stand.

4Use the supplied screws to attach the TV unit to the Table-Top Stand. Shown here with a three screw model; other models may require screwing four screws (refer to the "Attaching the Table-Top Stand" flyer).

If an electric

screwdriver is used, set the torque to tighten at approximately 1.5 N.m, 15 Kgf.cm.

All modelsarereadytobemountedonawall. ModelsKDL-52V4100andKDL-52W4100will

requiredetachingtheTable-Topstand.

???For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that you use the

Wall-Mount Bracket model designed for your TV and the wall-mounting 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 instruction guide provided by the Wall-Mount Bracket model for your TV. Sufficient expertise is required in installing this TV, especially to determine the strength of the wall for withstanding the TV's weight.

???Be sure to use the screws supplied with the Wall-Mount Bracket when attaching the mounting hooks to the TV set.

The supplied screws are designed so that they are 8 mm to 12 mm in length when measured from the attaching surface of the mounting hook.

The diameter and length of the screws differ depending on the Wall-Mount Bracket model. Use of screws other than those supplied may result in internal damage to the TV set or cause it to fall, etc.

8-12 mm

???Do not remove the Table-Top Stand of the KDL-52V4100 and KDL-52W4100 for any reason other than to wall-mount the TV.

???Models KDL-32/37XBR6, KDL-40V4150, KDL-40/42/46V4100, KDL-40/46W4100 and KDL-46W4150 can be wall-mounted as packaged. If you decided to use the TV with the TV stand and later want to wall-mount the TV, follow the steps provided on this page to remove the Table-Top Stand.

???Be sure to store the unused screws and Table-Top Stand in a safe place until you are ready to attach the Table-Top Stand. Keep the screws away from small children.

Follow the simple steps below to remove the Table-Top Stand:

1Unplug the AC power cord and disconnect all the cables from the TV.

2Secure the Mounting Hook to the rear of the TV.

3Adjust the angle of the Mounting Hook.

4Remove the screws on the rear of the TV (see illustration in the next column). Do not remove any other screws from the TV.

5When screws are removed, lift the TV off the stand. Make sure that you carry out this task with at least two or three people. Do not attempt to lift the TV by yourself.

???Shown here is model KDL-52V4100; other models may only require removal of three screws (refer to the "Attaching the Table-Top Stand" flyer).

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Make sure that your TV has adequate air circulation. Allow enough space around the TV as shown below. Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below 41 ??F (5 ??C).

Installed with stand

???When moving the TV from a cold area to a warm area, a sudden room temperature change may cause the TV's picture to blur or show poor color due to moisture condensation. Should this occur, please wait a few hours to allow the moisture to evaporate before powering on the TV.

You can bundle the connecting cables as illustrated below.

Leave at least this much space around the set,

Installed on the wall

i

11 z/8 inches

(30 cm)

I ::4inches

.................... __4_Ln__c[__e__s_l!garoundc__m)thei set,

Never install the TV set as follows:

???Inadequate air circulation can lead to overheating of

the TV and may cause damage to your TV or cause a fire.

Consider the following for best picture quality

???Do not expose the screen to direct illumination or sunlight.

???Use spot lighting directed down from the ceiling or cover the windows that face the screen with opaque drapery.

???Install the TV in a room where the floor and walls are not of a reflective material.

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///_ Sony strongly recommends taking measures to prevent the TV from toppling

over. Unsecured TVs may topple and result in property damage, serious bodily injury or even death.

Prevent the TV from Toppling Over

[] Secure tile TV to a wail and/or stand.

[] Do not allow children to play or climb on furniture and TV sets.

[] Avoid placing or hanging items on the TV. [] Never install the TV on:

???slippery, unstable and/or uneven surfaces.

???furniture that can easily be used as steps, such as a chest of drawers.

[] Install the TV where it cannot be pulled, pushed, or knocked over.

[] Route all AC power cords and connecting

cables so that they are not accessible to curious children.

Use a Sony TV Stand

Use a Sony specified TV stand (see page 2) and

follow the instruction manual provided with the

Sony TV stand.

If a Sony specified TV stand is not used, consider the following recommended measures.

Recommended Measures to Secure the TV

Secure the Stand for the TV

Make sure the TV stand can adequately support the weight of the TV. Use two angle braces (not supplied) to secure the stand.

For each angle brace use the appropriate hardware to:

???attach one side of the angle brace to the wall stud.

???attach the other side to the TV stand.

Angle brace

Stand

Secure the TV to the Stand

Use the optional hardware listed below (not supplied):

???M6 x 12-18 mm anchor bolt (screwed into the TV's Table-Top Stand)

???A screw or similar (attach it to the TV stand)

???Rope or chain (strong enough to support the weight of the TV). Make sure that there is no excess slack in the rope or chain.

Screw hole on the

Table-Top Stand

Contact Sony Customer Support to obtain the optional Support Belt Kit by providing your TV model name.

???For United States call: 1-800-488-7669 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):

???Two M6 x 12-18 mm anchor bolts (screw into the top-most wall-mount holes located on the rear of the TV)

???Rope or chain (attach to one M6 anchor bolt)

???Wall-anchor (attach to the wall stud) strong enough to support the weight of the TV (pass the rope through the wall-anchor, then attach to the other M6 anchor bolt)

Anchor bolts

???Securing the TV to the stand without securing it and the stand to the wall provides minimum protection against the TV toppling over. For further protection, follow all three measures recommended above.

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2. Locating Inputs and Outputs

Rear of TV

r

OUT

aUDiO

Side Panel

KDL-32XBR6/KDL-37XBR6/

KDL-42V41 O0

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???This TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of 1,920 dots x 1,080 lines.

???An HDMI or Component video (YP_PR) connection is required to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p video formats. 1080124p is available only with HDMI connection.

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[] VIDEO IN 1

S VIDEO

VIDEO IN 213

VIDEO/L(MONO)-

AUDIO-R

[] COMPONENT IN

112(1080p/1080i/

720p1480p1480i)l L-AUDIO-R

[] PC IN (RGB/AUDIO)

[] HDMI IN 1/2/3

Connects to the S VIDEO output jack of video equipment. If both composite video and S VIDEO are connected, S VIDEO signal has priority.

Connects to the composite video and audio output jacks on your A/V equipment.

???If you have mono equipment, connect its audio output jack to the TV's L (MONO) audio input jack.

Connects to your equipment's component video (YP_PI<) and audio (L/R) jacks.

Connects to a personal computer's video and audio output connector (see page 14). Can also be connected to other analog RGB equipment. See "PC Input Signal Reference

Chart" on page 14 for the signals that can be displayed.

???For some Apple Macintosh computers, it may be necessary to use an adapter (not supplied). If this is the case, connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the HDIS-HDI5 cable.

???If the picture is noisy, flickering or not clear, adjust Phase and Pitch of Screen settings on page 36.

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Inteflace) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped A/V equipment. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus digital audio.

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o,

AUDIO IN (L/R)jacks of HDMI IN 4.

???Be sure to use only an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo.

???When connecting a DVI-equipped PC to an HDMI jack, also connect an Audio cable between the PC and R-AUDIO-L jack.

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3. Connecting the TV

You can enjoy high-definition and standard- definition digital programming (if available in your area) along with standard-definition analog programming.

???This TV is capable of receiving unscrambled digital programming for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC).

???It is strongly recommended that you connect the CABLE/ANTENNA input using a 75-ohm coaxial cable to receive optimum picture quality. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can be easily affected by radio frequency interference, resulting in signal degradation.

You can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to a high-definition cable service or a high-definition satellite service. For the best possible picture, make sure you connect this equipment to your TV via the HDMI or

component video (with audio) input on the back of your TV.

Shown with HDMI Connection

Rear of TV

Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only)

CABLE/ANTE N NA

Use an optional A-B RF switch (not supplied) to switch between the cable and over-the-air antenna

programming, as indicated below.

???Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to Cable or Antenna in the Channel settings for the type of input signal you choose (see page 37).

cable

[ 2

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Shown with DVI Connection

Rear of TV

antenna cable

DVI-to-HDMI cable

CATi/Satellite

HD cable box/

HD satellite box

I_i__l

AUDIO-L (white)

AUDIO-R (red)

Audio cable

???If the equipment has a DVI jack and not an HDMI jack, connect the DVI jack to the HDMI IN 4 (with DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter) jack and connect the audio jack to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of HDMI IN 4. For details, see page 11.

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Use the TV as a monitor for your PC by connecting a also be connected to a PC with a DVI or HDMI output.

HD15 to HD15 cable as shown below. This TV can (Refer to the separate Quick Setup Guide.)

Rear of TV

...............

............................

ii_i

D_

cable (analog _ HD15RGB)-HD15

???Connect the PC IN jack to the PC using an HD15- HD15 cable with ferrite core (analog RGB) and audio cable (see page 11 ).

???If the PC is connected to the TV and no signal has been input from the PC for more than 30 seconds, the TV enters the standby mode automatically (see page 42).

PC Input Signal Reference Chart

After connecting the PC to the TV, set the output signal from the PC according to the supported resolutions

and timings indicated below.

???This TV's PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync.

???This TV's PC VGA input does not support interlaced signals.

???Your PC must support one of the above PC input signals to display on the television.

???For the best picture quality, it is recommended to use the signals (boldfaced) in the above chart with a 60 Hz vertical frequency. In plug and play, signals with a

60 Hz vertical frequency will be detected automatically. (PC reboot may be necessary.)

* The 1080p timing when applied to the HDMI input

will be treated as a video timing and not PC timing. This affects Picture settings, Wide Mode settings, and PIP function. To view PC content set Picture

Mode to Custom, Wide Mode to Full, and

Display Area to Full Pixel.

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Personal com )uter

Rear of TV

I RGE

??? Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied)

1_ J

CABLE/ANTENNA

equipment

(AN Receiver/Home Theater)

when connecting other equipment to your TV.

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4. Setting Up the Channel List

- Initial Setup

The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn

on the TV for the first time.

???If the language that you have selected in the

Language setting is available from the broadcaster as Alternate Audio language, your TV will

automatically switch to the matching language with the Alternate Audio feature. The Alternate Audio option may be accessed by pressing OPTIONS on the remote control when an alternate audio stream is available from the broadcaster. Alternate Audio is available only for digital programs (see page 35).

4 Set the date and time.

1Complete your cable connections (refer to tile preceding pages and the Quick Setup Guide provided separately) before proceeding with the Initial Setup.

2Use the remote control to navigate through the

Initial Setup:

??? /_ button:

Allows you to highlight options where applicable.

@ button:

Allows you to select the highlighted option and advance to the next screen.

. button:

Allows you to move back to the previous screen.

. button:

Allows you to move to the next screen.

3Follow the help text provided on the screen to run Auto Program. Auto Program will scan for available channels from the signal source directly connected to the TV's CABLE/ANTENNA input.

If you receive channels from a cable box or satellite receiver without using the CABLE/ ANTENNA input (e.g. using HDMI or component input), skip Auto Program.

???If you select Skip, you will be asked to disable

Channel Tuning Keys to avoid accidental input change while using an external input; see page 41 for details.

Begin your TV Guide On Screen Setup

When the Initial Setup is completed, the TV will display this screen and prompt you to set up the electronic program guide. Follow the on screen instructions using your remote control.

Next, you will see a confirmation screen with instructions on how to acquire the TV Guide On Screen service.

???The service is free of charge.

???Your TV acquires program listing information while your TV is turned off.

???Allow 24 hours (some areas may take longer) for the TV to fully receive the program listing information.

???Once the program information is obtained by the TV, you will be able to view a guide of up to two days of TV programming. See page 26 on how to use the TV Guide On Screen.

[] To Display TV Guide On Screen

Press GUIDE.

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[] To Run Initial Setup Again or Auto

Program at a Later Time

Select the Initial Setup feature from the XMBr, M or perform the steps described in the Initial

Setup section on page42. To run Auto

Program, see page 37.

[] To Add Digital Channels

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o.

Use the Add Digital Channels feature as

described on page 37. (Useful for antenna

installations.)

???If you accidentally turn off the TV during the Initial Setup process, the Initial Setup will restart from the beginning when the TV is turned back on.

???Auto Program may be canceled while the channels are being scanned. Press RETURN first, then press either _,/* on the remote control. Select Yes to cancel or No to resume Auto Program.

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Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control

Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching tll} and ??? on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment of the remote control.

When Using the Remote Control

Follow the guidelines below

???Point your remote control directly at the IR sensor located on your TV.

???Make sure that no objects are blocking the path between the remote control and the IR sensor on your TV.

???Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your remote control; try turning oft"the fluorescent lamps.

???If you are having problems with the remote control, reinsert or replace your batteries and make sure that they are correctly inserted.

TV Controls

The buttons located on the top of the TV operate the same as the corresponding buttons on the remote control. See descriptions on the next page.

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Remote Control Button Description

[] DISPLAY Press once to display the banner with channel/program

information you are watching. The banner will time out in a

few seconds or press again to exit. You can select the banner size based on the amount of information. See Info

[]

Banner on page 42.

[] SLEEP Press repeatedly until the TV displays the time in minutes

(Off, 15 min, 30 min, 45 min, 60 min, 90 min or

[] CC

[] FAVORITES

buttons have a tactile

dot. Use them as a

reference when

operating the TV.

120 rain) that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off. To cancel Sleep Timer, press SLEEP repeatedly until Off appears.

These buttons are used to control the connected equipment with Control for HDMI function (not available on all

Control for HDMI equipment).

-_I (fast reverse): Press to play a program in fast rewind mode.

PLAY: Press to play a program at a normal speed. II PAUSE: Press to pause playback.

(fast forward): Press to play a program in fast forward mode.

SYNC MENU: Press once to display the Sync'd HDMI Devices (while a Control for HDMI device is not selected). Select the HDMI device and then press SYNC

MENU to display the menu of connected equipment (not available on all Control for HDMI equipment).

??? STOP: Press to stop playback.

THEATER: Press to turn on and off the Theater Mode.

The picture settings will be set for a cinema-like experience and the audio will be switched to the audio output of the attached speakers of your BRAVIA Sync audio system. Your BRAVIA Sync audio system must be connected by an HDMI connection to your TV (see page 25 for details).

Press to turn on, turn on with muting or off the Closed

Captions (CC). To change or customize the CC Display,

see page 38.

Press once to display the Favorites menu. Press again to exit from the Favorites menu. See pages 24 for detailed information.

Press to open the TV Guide On Screen system. Press again to exit the Guide. For instructions on using a specific menu, see "How to Use TV Guide On Screen" on page 26.

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[] RETURN

[] HOME

[] DMe x

Press to go back to the previous screen or exit from the screen when displaying menu items and settings.

Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB,_, to access the

TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings, TV channels and External Inputs list (see pages 5 and 29).

Press to access features in the optional BRAVIA external module (e.g. DMX-NV 1). See your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for more information. The module may not be available in all regions.

[] 0-9 ENT Press 0-9 to select a channel; the channel changes after two seconds. Press ENT to change channels immediately.

Press t/tl_,l,_ to move focus/highlight. Press Q to select/ confirm an item.

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[] OPTIONS Press to display a list of convenient functions and menu shortcuts. The OPTIONS menu items vary based on current input and content.

???The Digital Rating and Alternate Audio options will appear in Options only when digital ratings or alternate audio streams are available in the currently tuned digital program.

[] PICTURE Press repeatedly to cycle through the available picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Custom, Photo-

Vivid, Photo-Standard, Photo-Original, Photo-

Custom, Video, Text. (Available options depend on the current mode.) The picture modes can also be accessed in the Picture settings. For details, see Picture settings on page 32.

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[] WIDE

[] CH +/-

[] JUMP

Press repeatedly to cycle through the available Wide

Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, H Stretch, Zoom. The Wide Mode settings can he also accessed in

the Screen settings (see pages 35 and 36).

Changing the Wide Screen Mode

#

???Normal is available with 480i or 480p sources only.

???H Stretch is only available with 720p, 1080i, 1080p and 1080124p sources.

Changing the Wide Screen Mode for PC

Timing

Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through channels, press and hold down either +/-.

Press to jump back and forth between two channels. The TV alternates between the current channel and the last channel that was selected.

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Indicators

??? Logo Illumination is available only for KDL-W series.

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Favorites

With Favorites, you can manage and customize your preferred TV channels, External Inputs and Background TV themes for easy access.

Press FAVORITES.

??? The first time you enter Favorites, the recently viewed channels and inputs are highlighted.

??? Background TV themes and some inputs are automatically saved into Favorites as a factory default. To remove from Favorites, follow the instructions below.

1 Press I./._ to move between saved selections in a carousel-like fashion.

2When the recently viewed channels and inputs are highlighted, press ti,/,!,to move between them.

3To tune to an item, highlight its icon and press @.

??? To clear your recently viewed channels and inputs list, highlight the list in Favorites and press OPTIONS, then select Clear Recently Viewed. Recently viewed items are also cleared when the TV is powered off.

1 While tuned to a channel or input you wish to add, press OPTIONS.

2 Press ti,/!!,to highlight Add to Favorites and press @.

1 While tuned to the channel or input you wish to remove, press OPTIONS.

2 Press ti,/,!, to highlight Remove from Favorites and press @.

???Auto Program will clear your TV channels from Favorites (see pages 16 and 37).

???Initial Setup will return your Favorites to factory default settings (see page 42).

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Background TV

Background TV displays images of current

video on your TV that are similar to a screen saver.

Background TV is availablefrom the CABLE/

ANTENNA and Composite inputs.

1 Tune to one of the inputs listed above.

2Press OPTIONS.

3Highlight Background TV and press @.

4Highlight a theme and press @. The TV will display the current channel or input using the selected Background TV theme.

5Press RETURN to exit the Background TV and return to the current channel or input.

???Background TV themes may also be saved to Favorites, so that you can launch these themes from the Favorites screen.

Using BRAVIA Sync with

Control for HDMI

The BRAVIA Sync function on this TV

communicates with other Sony equipment

supporting the Control for HDMI function.

To connect Sony equipment with Control for HDMI

Use an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo for connection. See pages 12 to 15 or see the HDMI connection shown in the Quick Setup Guide provided with the TV documentation.

Setting the Control for HDMI

The Control for HDMI function must be set up in m

order for the TV to communicate with other

equipment, refer to its operating instructions.

Available options using Control for HDMI

The following operations are available after you connect the supported Sony equipment with Control for HDMI function to your TV:

???Automatically turn off the connected equipment when you turn off the TV.

???The TV will automatically turn on and select the respective HDMI input through the connected equipment is turned on by One-Touch-Play.

???Equipment listed under the External Inputs on the XMB.,M will turn on automatically when selected, see pages 5 and 29.

???Possible operations with BRAVIA Sync buttons, see page 19.

When a Sony A/V receiver with BRAVIA Sync is connected, the following additional operations are possible:

???Turning on the A/V receiver when the TV is turned on.

???Automatically switching to the audio output of the A/V receiver's attached speakers.

???Adjusting the volume and muting of the A/V receiver with the TV's remote control.

???The A/V receiver cannot be selected from the XMB,.M.

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How to Use TV Guide On Screen

Use the Guide to find the show that you want to watch. The Guide allows you to search for shows by program categories and by keyword. The Guide provides up to two days of TV programming information. The Guide is available with cable service (without a cable box) or over-the-air antenna. Be sure to complete the Initial Setup on page 16 to use this service.

TV Guide On Screen System Components

Icon

???Image shown above includes digital channels, which may not be available in some areas. If available, it may be necessary to manually change the channel display (see next page).

Use your TV's remote control to navigate the Guide system.

View TV GuidePress GUIDE to display the TV Guide. Press GUIDE again to exit or press HOME to exit to XMB,._. The TV Guide will time out in approximately 5 minutes when no action is taken.

Return to Service Bar Press RETURN while in the TV Guide, or press OPTIONS to display the Panel Menu

then highlight the go to Service Bar and press @. You can also press i" repeatedly to access the Service Bar.

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sorting by selecting yes to complete the task.

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The Guide appears each time TV is turned on

Lock/unlock video

Highlight SETUP on the Service Bar then press ,!, to highlight Change default options and then press @. Highlight General defaults and press @ to display options in the Panel Menu. Set auto guide to on to have the Guide appear when the TV powers on.

Allows you to set the Video Window display to remain on a single channel (locked) or change channels (unlocked) as you navigate through Listings. While in Service Bar, press OPTIONS to display the Listings Options in the Panel Menu. Press _./* to lock or unlock the video. The locked video option displays a single channel.

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Using P&P and PIP Features

This TV comes with the P&P and PIP features which allow you to view two pictures simultaneously. P&P (picture and picture) provides two windows side by side. PIP (picture in picture) provides PC input signal and TV channels.

???The CABLE/ANTENNA input must be connected to use the P&P/PIP features.

???P&P is not available with 1080124pvideo format.

???Closed Captions (CC) is available with P&P (see page 38).

???To swap audio in P&P mode, use the _,1,_button to swap the highlight between the Main Window and Sub Window.

???To swap audio in PIP mode, press OPTIONS, then press i'/,! to highlight Audio Swap.

???For compatible PC Timings, refer to the PC Input

Signal Reference Chart (see page 14).

Press I./,_ to highlight the window to change for P&P. Press */* to move the Sub Window for PIP.

P&P

Main Window

PIP

Window

1Press OPTIONS.

2Press t/! to highlight Exit P&P or Exit PIP

(depends on the mode you are in), and press @ to exit.

???You may also press RETURN while in these features to exit.

???Additional compatible device with TV tuner is required to watch two simultaneous live TV programs.

Video 112/3

Component 112

TV channel (CABLE/

HDMI IN 1/21314ANTENNA) (except PC timing)

HDMI IN 1/2/3/4 (PC timing) (CABLE/

ANTENNA)

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The HOME button allows you to access the TV Home Menu on the XMBrrM (XrossMediaBar) as well as a variety of TV features.

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Adjusting TV Settings

Customize the TV settings with various options. settings Explanations of different Settings start on page 31.

???The available options vary depending on the situations and conditions applied. Unavailable options are grayed out or not displayed.

Watching TV

Navigate through the channel list or select the TV Guide On Screen icon located at the top of the channel list to select a channel (see page 26).

???You can also select a TV channel using the 0-9 or CH+/- buttons, see remote control section on pages 20 and 22_.

,_ Accessing External Inputs

External Watch a movie, play a game. record a program or work on your PC.

inputs Assign a label using the Manage Inputs feature for your convenience, see page 41.

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Navigating

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RETURN

through TV Home Menu on XMBT=

Press HOME to display the XMB,,-,,.

Press 1,1,_to select a Media Category icon.

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Press IF/,;,to move within the Category Object Bar.

(The Category Object Bar shown below is for Settings.)

Support (page 31 )

(page 31 )

(page 32) (page 34) (page 35)

(page 37)

Captions (CC) (page 38)

Lock (page 38)

Inputs (page 41)

Settings (page 41 )

Setup (page 42)

Setup (page 42)

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Press @ when desired item is highlighted.

Press @ or tF/!!, to select the highlighted item.

Press RETURN or HOME to exit.

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TV Settings Descriptions

Contact SonySony contact information is available from this screen for your convenience. Your TV's specific information such as Model Name, Serial Number, Software Version and downloadable ratings if available from the TV are displayed here.

Signal Diagnostics Press Q to display the diagnostics information for the current signal.

Software Update Press to view the current software version and check for software updates. Press 4"1,!,to choose the new version and press @ to start the software update.

???The Broadcast Download service is available in the US.

???CATV/antenna cable needs to be connected directly to the TV and have digital TV programming. (Not available with the use of a cable box.)

???The software update is performed while the TV is powered on.

???The Broadcast Download is performed while the TV is off.

???Do not turn off the TV during software update; otherwise, software corruption may

occur.

Current Time

Timer

Sleep Timer

Set the current day and time (date, hour, minutes, and AM/PM). The Timer feature will not be available until you set the Current Time.

??? If the option is disabled, the TV Guide On Screen has automatically set the time.

Timer can be set to have the TV tune to a certain TV channel or other connected

equipment as well as a specified volume at the specified time and duration you set. Turning on the Timer will allow setting the following: Day of the Week, Time,

Duration, Input, Channel, and TV On Volume.

Sets the time in minutes (Off, 15 min, 30 min, 45 min, 60 min, 90 min, or 120 min) that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off automatically. This can also be set using the SLEEP button on the remote control (see page 19).

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???Picture Mode for all inputs can also be accessed by pressing PICTURE on the remote control to directly toggle the modes.

???The options for Picture Mode may vary depending on the Video/Photo Optimizer setting (see page 33) and PC input.

??? The option Warm 1,2 is not available for Vivid and Photo-Vivid

Sharpness Sharpens or softens the picture.

NoiseReduces the picture noise level.

Reduction

MPEG Noise Reduces the mosaic effect in MPEG-compressed video. Useful for

Reduction DVDs, Blu-ray and Digital TV channels.

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AdvancedAvailable in the following Picture Modes: Standard, Cinema,

ResetResets all the advanced settings to the default values.

Black Corrector Enhances black areas of the picture fur stronger contrast.

Advanced C.E. Automatically optimizes the backlight and (Advancedcontrast. This setting is especially effective for ContrastEnhancer)dark picture scenes.

GammaAdjusts the balance between light and dark areas of the picture.

Clear White Emphasizes white and light colors.

Live ColorMakes colors more vivid and reproduces clear skin tones.

White Balance Adjusts the color temperature in detail.

Motion Enhancer

Motion Enhancer is

available oltly,f!)r KDL- W series.

CineMotion

???Picture settings available during PC input are Picture Mode, Reset, Backlight,

Picture, Brightness, and Color Temperature.

???Picture settings for all inputs can also be accessed by pressing OPTIONS on the remote control, then selecting Picture Adjustments settings from the OPTIONS menu.

Activates Motionflow to enhance the smoothness of picture movement and to reduce blur.

Automatically detects film-based content and applies an inverse 3-2 pull-down process and a motion estimation engine to improve film content and de-interlacing performance.

Auto 1Applies an inverse 3-2 pull-down process along with motion

estimation to obtain the smoothest picture quality and reduces artifacts of moving images. Select for standard use.

Auto 2Applies only the inverse 3-2 pull-down process. Picture movement will be similar to the original film.

??? The CineMotion feature can be set separately for each input (except PC IN).

Game ModeSelect On to optimize the enjoyment of fast paced video games where response time is important. Select Off to disable this feature.

??? The Game Mode can be set separately for each external input (except PC IN).

Video/PhotoSets the picture settings to optimize the image quality of video (moving pictures) or photo Optimizer(still image) content. Feature is only available for 1080i/p (excluding 1080124p) content

connected to the Component or HDMI input.

Video-AThe TV will automatically set the picture settings for video or still image content when Sony optional equipment that supports Video-A mode is connected to the HDMI input.

VideoSelect to set the picture settings for video.

PhotoSelect to set the picture settings for photos.

??? Game Mode and Video/Photo Optimizer features are not available when Theater Mode is set to On.

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Available Sound settings depend on the Speakers setting.

Sound Adjustments Sound Mode

Reset

Treble

Bass

Balance

Surround

Voice Zoom

Sound Booster

DynamicEnhances treble and bass.

Standard Standard sound optimized for home use.

Clear Voice Suitable for spoken dialog.

Resets the current settings to the default values.

Increases or decreases higher-pitched sounds.

Increases or decreases lower-pitched sounds.

Emphasizes left or right speaker balance.

S-FORCEProvides a virtual surround sound experience Front Surround made possible using just two front speakers.

OffSelect for normal stereo or mono reception.

Adjusts the clarity of human voices. For example, if the voice of a news announcer is indistinct, you can turn up this setting to make the voice clearer. Conversely, if you are watching a sports program, you can turn down this setting to soften the voice of the commentator.

The Sound Booster provides a fuller sound with a greater sense of depth and width, by emphasizing the high and low frequency sounds. Select High, Low or Off for the amount of boost you desire.

Selecting Off will bypass the emphasis.

Volume Offset Adjusts the volume level of the current input (TV or video input) relative to other inputs.

???Sound Adjustments can also be accessed by pressing OPTIONS on the remote control.

Stereo mode.

MonoFor mono reception. Use to reduce noise during weak stereo broadcasts.

???MTS is available only for analog programs.

???MTS can also be accessed by pressing OPTIONS on the remote control.

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???Alternate Audio is available only for digital programs. If the program you are watching is also available in other languages from the audio tracks, and if that language is what you have selected in the Language setting, your TV will automatically switch to the matching language with the Alternate Audio feature. The Alternate Audio option may be accessed by pressing OPTIONS on the remote control when an alternate audio stream is available from the broadcaster.

Wide Mode

Auto Wide

4:3 Default

Select the d@mlt screet_

mode to use f!)r 4:3

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Wide Zoom Fills the screen with minimum distortion.

NormalDisplays the 4:3 picture in its original aspect ratio when the original source is 4:3.

FullEnlarges the picture horizontally to fill the screen when the original source is 4:3. When the original source is 16:9 (High-definition

source), select this mode to display the 16:9 picture in its original size.

H Stretch Enlarges the picture horizontally to fill the screen when the original source is 16:9. It is useful for HD channels with 4:3 content.

ZoomSelect to enlarge the picture horizontally and vertically to fill the screen while maintaining the aspect ratio.

???Wide Mode can also be accessed by pressing WIDE on the remote control.

???See WIDE button description on page 22 for accessing the Wide Mode.

???Normal is available with 480i or 480p sources only.

???H Stretch is only available with 720p, 1080i, 1080p and 1080/24p sources.

OffTurns off the Auto Wide option. Choose a Wide Mode from the

Wide Mode option.

Wide Zoom Enlarges the 4:3 picture to fill the 16:9 screen, displaying as much of the original image as possible.

NormalDisplays the 4:3 picture in its original aspect ratio.

FullSelect to enlarge the 4:3 picture horizontally only, to till the screen.

channel or input is changed.

???4:3 Default is not available if Auto Wide is set to Off.

???If4:3 Default is set to anything but Off, the Wide Mode setting applies only to the current channel. When you change channels (or inputs), Wide Mode is automatically replaced with the 4:3 Default setting for 4:3 sources. To retain the current Wide Mode setting as channels and inputs are changed, set 4:3 Default to Off.

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???Screen Position feature is useful if the TV is connected to game equipment.

???Vertical position is available only when Wide Mode is set to Zoom.

???For high-definition signals, Vertical and Horizontal positions are not available.

???Wide Mode can also be accessed by pressing WIDE on the remote control.

???See WIDE button description on page 22 for accessing Wide Mode.

???Phase and Pitch options are not available with PC signal connected to HDMI input.

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Signal Type

Auto Program

Add Digital Channels

Show/Hide Channels

Edit Channel Labels

CableFor receiving cable channels via cable TV provider.

AntennaFor receiving signal via over-the-air antenna.

??? You should run Auto Program after changing the Signal Type setting.

Automatically sets the channel list in the TV for all receivable channels. Channel scanning will be based on the Signal Type (Cable/Antenna) setting.

1 Select Auto Program.

2Select OK to start Auto Program. When Auto Program is completed, the screen will display the number of channels found.

3Press RETURN to exit Auto Program.

???Running Auto Program will clear the Favorites channel list for the current signal type.

???If you run Auto Program again, previously scanned channels will be overwritten with the newly scanned channels.

Select to add digital channels. Be sure to have the Signal Type option selected appropriately for the signal source. (Useful for antenna installations.)

Allows you to show or hide channels when you surf with the CH +/- button or in the TV channel list on the XMB]_f.

1Press i_/,!, to scroll through the channels until you highlight the channel to show or hide.

2Press @ to select Shown or Hidden.

To show or hide more channels, repeat steps 1-2.

???Hidden channels can be accessed by entering the channel number with 0-9 buttons on the remote control.

Assigns labels (such as station call letters) to channel numbers.

1Press i_/,!, to scroll through the channel numbers. Then press @ to select the channel number to assign a label.

2Press i_/,!, to scroll through the label characters (A-Z, 0-9, etc.). Press * to move to the next character. Repeat to add up to 7 characters to the label. Press @ to set it. To assign labels to more channels, repeat steps 1-2.

??? This feature is not available when using the TV Guide On Screen system.

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CC DisplayThis option allows you to view Closed Captions (CC).

Analog CCFor the basic analog (EIA-608) closed caption options.

Digital CCFor both analog (EIA-608) and digital (EIA-708) closed caption options.

Select from Service 1-6 and CC1-4 (advanced digital closed caption options).

Display OptionsCustomize the Closed Captions (CC) displays with Text, Character Size,

Character Style, Character Color, Character Opacity, Edge Type, Edge Color, Background Color and Background Opacity.

???Closed Captions (CC) can be turned On, Off or On with Muting directly by pressing CC on the remote control.

The Parental Lock feature allows you to block programs according to their content and rating levels and

block channels (regardless of the programs). Password is necessary in setting up blocking.

??? The Parental Lock feature is also available with Video and Component (480i) inputs.

To View Blocked Programs

Press ENT when tuned to a blocked program, then enter the password. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off and on the TV.

Change Password

You can change your password by entering the Parental Lock setting with the previously set password. Highlight and select Change Password, then enter the new password.

???You need your password for any future access into the Parental Lock settings. If you lose your password, see "Lost password" on page 45.

CountrySelect the country name of U.S.A. or Canada for the appropriate ratings. The rating system varies between these two countries. See Custom Rating System Chart on page 40.

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RatingOff

Child

Youth

Young Adult

Custom

Turns off Parental Lock. No programs are blocked from viewing based on their ratings.

Ratings permitted are:

United States

TV Rating: TV-Y, TV-G MPAA: G

Canada

English TV Rating: C, G French TV Rating: G

Maximum ratings permitted are:

United States

TV Rating: TV-PGMPAA: PG

Canada

English TV Rating: PG French TV Rating: 8 ans+

Maximum ratings permitted are:

United States

TV Rating: TV-14MPAA: PG-I 3

Canada

English TV Rating: 14+ French TV Rating: 13 ans+

Sets ratings manually.

U.S.: See page 40 for details.

Canada: See page 40 for details.

???If you are not familiar with the parental guideline rating system, you should select Child, Youth, or Young Adult to help simplify the rating selection. To set more specific ratings, select Custom.

???If you block unrated TV programs, be aware that the following types of programs may be blocked: programs broadcast from another country, emergency broadcasts, political programs, sports, news, public service announcements, religious programs and weather.

To View a Blocked Channel

Press ENT when tuned to the blocked channel then enter the password.

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Custom Rating System Chart

For Country selection of U.S.A.:

??? To ensure maximum blocking capability, set the Age-Based Ratings.

For Country selection of Canada:

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??? You can assign following labels for each input (except PC IN):

-, DVD, Cable Box, Satellite, BD, VCR, Receiver, DVR, Game,

Camcorder, PC.

??? "-" indicates that no labels are assigned.

Channel Tuning Keys This setting controls how the remote control channel tuning keys (0-9, CH+/- and JUMP) behave while using an external input.

EnabledSelect to allow the TV to exit from the external input and return to a

TV channel when pressing the tuning keys.

DisabledSelect to disable the tuning keys during external input mode and prevent unintentionally exiting the external input.

??? Useful for applications that do not have a connection to the CABLE/ANTENNA input.

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HDMI inputs of this TV will recognize and communicate with other Sony equipment equipped with

Control for HDMI function.

Device Auto Power Off Select On to have your connected equipment with Control for HDMI functkm to power

off automatically when the TV is turned off. Select Off to disable this function. This feature is available when Control for NDMI is On.

TV Auto Power On Select On to control your TV's power on from your connected equipment with Control for HDMI function. Select Off to disable this function. This feature is available when

Control for HDMI is On.

Device ListDisplays a list of equipment with Control for HDMI function connected to the TV.

???Press OPTIONS while the equipment supporting Control for NDMI is connected to display the Device Control options. The Device Control option provides access to the Menu, Options and Content List of your connected equipment with your TV remote control.

???Some equipment with Control for HDMI does not support the Device Control feature.

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Language

Info Banner

Home Menu Scrolling

Power Saving

Light Sensor

PC Power

Management

Select the language of your choice from English, Espafiol and Frangais to be used for displaying all the on-screen settings.

Displays the program name and the program information such as program title and program rating (if available from the broadcaster). Select the amount of program information to display when tuning.

SmallSelect to display minimal channel and program information.

MediumSelect to display channel and program information.

LargeSelect to display detailed channel and program information.

???Info Banner appears on the screen each time the channel is changed or when

DISPLAY on the remote control is pressed.

Adjust the navigation speed through menu items.

Standard Select to scroll quickly with i'/,!, buttons.

Mode 1Select to scroll slowly with i/,!, buttons.

Mode 2Select to scroll individually with repeated t/!/_l,/=li, button press.

Reduces the power consumption by adjusting the backlight brightness. This also enhances the black level. Select from Off, Low, High and Picture Off.

???While Picture Off is set, pressing VOL +/- or MUTING buttons will not disable this function. Press other buttons to disable it.

Enables the automatic picture (screen) brightness control. The Light Sensor measures the room brightness which allows the TV to automatically adjust the backlight brightness based on the picture settings and the ambient room light conditions.

???Be sure not to put anything around the sensor, as its function may be affected (see page 18).

???In low light the range of the backlight control is reduced when the Light Sensor is set to On.

Select On to have the TV automatically enter standby mode when there is no signal input for more than 30 seconds. The STANDBY LED on the front panel illuminates with the

On option. Select Off to disable this feature.

???Press POWER to exit from standby mode.

???PC Power Management is not VESA-compliant.

Logo Illumination Select On to illuminate the SONY logo on the front panel or select Off to disable this

Logo Illumination is function.

available only f!)r KDL- W series.

??? Favorite channel list will be cleared each time you run the Initial Setup.

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Troubleshooting

???Turn on the power of the TV.

???Check cable/antenna connections.

???Make sure the Signal Type setting is correct for your TV signal source.

???To receive or select cable channels, make sure that Signal Type in the

Channel settings is set to Cable (see page 37). To receive or select UHF channels over an antenna, make sure Signal Type is set to Antenna.

broadcasts. The picture is affected by the quality of the signal received, which varies between channel and program.

???Confirm the picture quality by selecting Signal Diagnostics in the Product

Support settings (page 31). Then select Sample Image (or Additional Information first). An HD image will display on the screen to confirm routine

panel operation. If your normal picture quality is worse than this sample image,

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No color/Dark picture/Color is not correct / The picture is too bright

Noisy picture

Blurry picture / Poor color

No sound / Noisy sound

No sound / Good picture

Audio noise

No Audio or Low Audio with Home Theater System

BRAVIA Sync

Cannot find connected BRAVIA Sync HDMI device

Second A/V receiver is not listed on the Device List

PC Input

No picture / No signal

Poor Picture

General

Wide Mode changes automatically

Suddenly the picture gets smaller

???Press PICTURE to select the desired Picture Mode (see page 21).

???Adjust the Picture Mode options in the Picture settings (see page 32).

???If you set the Power Saving mode to Low or High, it will enhance the black level (see page 42).

???Make sure that the antenna is connected using a 75-ohm coaxial cable.

???Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cords.

???To avoid TV interference, make sure to use an undamaged antenna cable.

???Transporting the TV from a cold to a warm location or a sudden change in room temperature may cause moisture condensation, resulting in a blurry picture or poor color. Turn off your TV and wait a few hours before powering on again.

???Check the volume control.

???Press MUTING or VOL + so that "Muting" disappears from the screen (page 20).

???Set Speakers to TV Speakers in the Sound settings (see page 34). If it is set to Audio System, sound is not output from the TV's speakers regardless of the TV's volume control.

???When using HDMI input with Super Audio CD or DVD-Audio, DIGITAL OUT (Optical) may not provide an audio signal.

???When tuned to a digital channel with Alternate Audio, the broadcaster may

not be broadcasting your preferred Alternate Audio language. Press OPTIONS, highlight and select Alternate Audio, and change the Alternate

Audio language (see page 35).

???Make sure that the antenna is connected using a 75-ohm coaxial cable.

???Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cords.

???To avoid TV interference, make sure to use an undamaged antenna cable.

???Press THEATER for BRAVIA Sync activated Theater System (see page 25).

???Set Speakers to Audio System in the Sound settings (see page 34).

???Set Audio Out to Fixed in the Sound settings (see page 35).

???Make sure that the Control for HDMI is set up on both the TV and the optional device compatible with BRAVIA Sync (see page 25).

???Only one A/V receiver may be used with the BRAVIA Sync and Control for HDMI functions at one time (see page 41 ).

???Confirm the PC is correctly connected to the TV with either the PC IN (with an HDI5 cable) or with the HDMI IN.

???Ensure the output signal from the PC is one of the formats listed on page 14.

???Turn the PC off. Confirm the PC connection and restart the PC. Plug-and-play will auto-detect the TV and correctly set up PC timing.

???Verity PC Power Management is activated (see page 42).

???Verify the PC is not in standby or hibernation mode.

???Adjust the resolution (see page 14).

???Adjust Pitch and Phase.

???The current Wide Mode setting is automatically replaced with the 4:3

Default setting when you change the channel or video input, if 4:3 Default in

the Screen settings is set to other than Off. If you want to lock in Wide Mode selected with WIDE on the remote control, set 4:3 Default to Off in the

Screen settings (see page 35).

???Check the Auto Wide option in the Screen settings (see page 35).

???The picture gets smaller during the commercials due to the method in which the provider broadcasts their content. When HD content channels switch to SD content (commercials), the picture may be small with a black border.

???Auto Wide will not expand the picture during these content changes since the content information is regulated by the channel signal provider. You can manually change the Wide Mode if you prefer (see page 22). This setting will remain in effect until you change the channel or input or manually change the Wide Mode again.

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"Black box" on screen

Black bands appear at the edges of the screen

Certain programs on DVD or other digital sources display a loss of detail, especially during fast-motion or dark scenes

Remote control does not operate

Some digital cable channels are not being displayed

Lost password

How to reset the TV to factory settings

???You have selected a text option and no text is available (see page 38). To turn off this feature, set the CC Display option to Oil. If you were trying to select closed captioning, select CC1 instead of Text1-4.

???Some wide screen programs are filmed in aspect ratios that are greater than 16:9 (this is especially common with theatrical releases). Your TV will show these

details, check the documentation that came with your DVD (or contact your programs with black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. For more program provider).

???Programs in 4:3 aspect ratio will have bands on left and right sides of the screen.

???Programs broadcast in HD formats (720p and 1080i) with 4:3 content will commonly have black bands on the left and right sides of the screen which are added by the broadcaster (see image on left).

???Auto Wide will not expand the picture when the black bands on the sides of the screen are added by the broadcaster. You can manually change the Wide Mode to Wide Zoom, H Stretch or Zoom to fill the screen, which will remain in affect until you change the channel or input or manually change the

Wide Mode again.

???This is due to the digital compression of the source content used by certain digital broadcasts and DVDs which may cause your TV's screen to display less detail than usual, or cause artifacts (small blocks or dots, pixelations) to appear on your screen. These signal compressions are more visible and are dependent on the clarity and resolution of the TV.

???To determine if the problem is with the remote control or not, press a button on the TV.

???Check the polarity of the batteries or replace the batteries.

???Poiut the remote coutrol at the remote coutrol seusor located at the frout of the TV.

???Keep the remote control sensor area clear from obstacles.

???Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your remote control operation; try turning off the fluorescent lamps.

???Certain cable companies have limitations on the broadcast of digital cable channels. Check with your cable company for more information.

???The digital cable channel may be set to Hidden in the Show/Hide Channels setting (see page 37).

???Select the Password settings on the Parental Lock settings, then enter the following master password: 4357. This password clears your previous password and allows you to enter a new password (see page 38).

???Turn on the TV. While holding down 4"on the remote control, press POWER on the TV. (The TV will turn itself off, then back on again.) Release 4". WARNING: The reset will clear all of your customized settings including the

Parental Lock setting.

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Specifications

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Index

0-9 buttons 20 4:3 Default 35

A

ACIN 11

Add Digital Channels 37

Advanced Settings 33

Analog CC 30

Audio Out 35

AUDIO OUT jack 11

Auto Adjust 36

Auto Program 37

Auto Wide 35

B

Background TV 25

Backlight 32

Balance 34

Bass 34

Bilingual audio 34

BRAVIA Sync buttons 1 9

Brightness 32

C

CABLE/ANTENNA input 11 CC button 19

CC Display 38

CH +M button 22

Channel Block 39

Channel Tuning Keys 41

CineMotion 33

Color 32

Color Temperature 32

COMPONENT IN jack ( 1080p/1080i/ 720p/480p/480i) I 1

Contact Sony 31

Control for HDMI 41

Country 30

Current Time 31

D

Device Auto Power Off 41

Device List 41

Digital CC 38

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack 1 ] Digital Rating 39

Display Area 36

DISPLAY button 1 9

Display Options 38

DMe x button 20

DMeX/SERVICE 11

E

Edit Channel Labels 37

English Rating 40

ENT button 20

F

Favorites 24

FAVORITES button 1 9

FREEZE button 20

French Rating 40

G

Game Mode 33

GUIDE button 19

H

H Center 36

HDMI IN jack 11

HOME button 20

Home Menu Scrolling 42

Hue 32

I

Iufo Banner 42

Infrared Receiver (IR) 23

INPUT button 20

Installing the TV on a wall 7

d

JUMP button 22

L

Language42

Light Sensor

Described 23

Setting 42

Logo Illumination 42

M

Manage Inputs 41

Motion Enhancer 33

Movie Rating 40

MPEG Noise Reduction 32

MTS 34

MUTING button 20

N

Noise Reduction 32

0

OPTIONS button 21

P

P&P 28

Password 38

PC IN.jack 11

PC Power Management 42

Phase 36

PIC OFF/TIMER LED 23

Picture 32

Picture Adjustments 32 PICTURE button 21 Picture Mode 32

PiP 28

Pitch 36

POWER button 20

POWER LED 23

Power Saving 42

R

Rating 39

Reset 32, 34, 36, 45

RETURN button 20

S

S VIDEO jack 11

Screen Position 36

Settings

Chauuel 37

Clock/Timers 31

Closed Captions (CC) 38

External Inputs 41

General Setup 42

HDMI Settings 41

Initial Setup 42

Parental Lock 38

Picture 32

Product Support 31

Screen 35

Sound 34

Sharpuess 32

Show/Hide Channels 37

Signal Diagnostics 31

Signal Type 37

SLEEP button 1 9

Sleep Timer 31

Software Update 31

Sound Adjustments 34

Sound Booster 34

Sound Mode 34

Speaker 23

Speakers 34

STANDBY LED 23

Steady Sound 34

Surround 34

T

Timer 31

Treble 34

Troubleshooting43-45

TV Auto Power On 41

TV Guide On Screen 26

TV Rating 40

U

U.S.A. Rating 40

Uurated 39

V

V Center 36

Vertical Size 36

VIDEO IN jack 11

Video/Photo Optimizer 33

Voice Zoom 34

VOL +_ button 20

Volume Offset 34

w

WIDE button 22

Wide Mode 35, 36

47

Please contact Sony directly if you:

???Have questions on the use of your television after reading your Operating Instruction manual and Quick Setup Guide

???Experience difficulty operating your television

Contact Sony Customer Support at:

http:llwww.sony.comltvsupport

Sony will work to resolve your questions more quickly than your retailer or place of purchase.

Please Do Not Return the Product to the Store

http://www.sony.net/

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