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1. E m m gt DVI to HDMI cable DVI to HDMI adapter Audio cable e The HDMI input has been fitted to suit A V equipment such as DVD players for 4801 480p 720p and 10801 signals PC generated signals may not be rendered as expected due to scaling factors For better PC view use the PC IN RGB IN input Note that this TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of 1 366 dots x 768 lines This USB port is for service only RF input that connects to your cable or VHF UHF antenna Continued 13 Item 4 A VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO VIDEO IN 1 VIDEO L MONO AUDIO R COMPONENT IN 1 2 1080i 720p 480p 480i L AUDIO R PC IN RGB AUDIO DMPORT AUDIO OUT FIX R L Description Connects to the S VIDEO output jack of your DVD or other video equipment that has S VIDEO S VIDEO provides better picture quality than composite video 5 S VIDEO does not provide sound you need to connect the audio cables Connects to the composite video and audio output jacks on your A V equipment such as a DVD or other video equipment A second composite video and audio input VIDEO IN 2 is located on the left side panel of the TV Connects to your DVD player s or digital set top box s component video YPBPR and audio L R jacks Component video provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO 4 or the composite video 5 connections Connects to a personal computer s video output connector using HD15 HD152. Update Control for HDMI List 38 US Models 36 V Vertical Center 32 Vertical Size 32 rea ae L R jacks described VOL button 23 26 W WIDE button 24 Wide Mode 28 32 43 For Your Convenience Please contact Sony directly if you e Have questions on the use of your television after reading your operating instruction manual and Quick Setup Guide e Experience difficulty operating your television Contact Sony Customer Support at http Awww sony com tvsupport or to speak with a support representative United States Canada 1 800 222 SONY 7669 1 877 899 SONY 7669 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 3876517111 http www sony net Printed in U S A
3. Available only when Block Blocks all programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating Country is set to U S A e 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 Block programs or movies that are broadcast without a rating 34 Channel Block External Input Block Change Password Select Country Allows you to block channels regardless of program ratings The password needs to be set up prior to blocking channels The blocked channel can only be viewed by entering the correct password To Block a Channel Press 4 4 to go through the channels and press to Block or Allow channels To View a Blocked Channel Press when tuned to a blocked program then enter the password To reactivate the Parental Lock settings turn off and on the TV Allows you to block individual video inputs Press to scroll through the video inputs and press to Block or Allow Select to change your password Use 0 9 buttons to select a four digit password to confirm password enter it again e You need your password for any future access into the Parental lock settings If you lose your password see Lost Password on page 41 U S A Select to use U S A ratings Canada Select to use Canadian ratings Continued 35 sn
4. L R jacks below the HDMI IN 2 DVI connector is for video signals only the audio jacks provide support for the audio Shown with Component Connection CATV Satellite antenna cable HD cable box HD satellite box Rear of TV Y green PB blue Component video cable e Audio cable COMPONENT IN 1080i 720p 480p 480i AUDIO L white AUDIO R red 16 PC Use the TV as a monitor for your PC Shown below with the HD15 to HD15 connection This TV can also be connected to a PC with DVI or HDMI output Refer to the supplied Quick Setup Guide payers 6ujyja5 g Rear of TV HD15 HD15 cable analog RGB Audio cable stereo mini plugs gs e Connect the PC IN jack to the PC using the HD15 HD15 cable with ferrite core analog RGB and audio cable page 14 PC Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the TV set the output signal from the PC according to the chart below Resolution Signals Horizontal x Vertical Henzontal vertical Standard Pixel Line frequency kHz frequency Hz VGA 640 x 480 31 5 60 VGA 640 x 480 37 5 75 VESA SVGA 800 x 600 37 9 60 VESA Guidelines 800 x 600 46 9 75 VESA XGA 1 024 x 768 48 4 60 VESA Guidelines 1 024 x 768 56 5 70 VESA 1 024 x 768 60 0 75 VESA WXGA 1 280 x 768 47 8 60 VESA 1 360 x 768 47 7 60 VESA o e This TV s PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync e This TV s PC VGA inpu
5. LCD Liquid Crystal Display Panel 20 W 10 W x 2 Panel system Speaker output Input Output jacks Antenna 75 ohm external terminal for VHF UHF VIDEO IN 1 2 S VIDEO 4 pin mini DIN VIDEO 1 only Y 1 0 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative C 0 286 Vp p Burst signal 75 ohms VIDEO 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative AUDIO 500 mVrms 100 modulation Impedance 47 kilohms COMPONENT IN 1 2 YPBPR Component Video Y 1 0 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative PB 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms PR 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms Signal format 480i 480p 720p 10801 AUDIO 500 mVrms 100 modulation Impedance 47 kilohms HDMI IN 1 2 HDMI Video 4801 480p 720p 10801 Audio Two channel linear PCM 32 44 1 and 48 kHz 16 20 and 24bits AUDIO 500 mVrms 100 modulation Impedance 47 kilohms 500 mVrms 100 modulation More than 500 mVrms Fixed PCM 2 0 Coaxial signal AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL PC IN D sub 15 pin analog RGB 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms positive See the PC Input Signal Reference Chart on page 17 PC AUDIO INPUT Headphones Power and others Power consumption in use 135 W 155 W 190 W in standby All models less than 1 W measured diagonally horizontal x vertical Speaker Full range 2 146 x 35 mm Dimensions W x H x D with stand mm 778 x 515 x 232 912 x 590 x 232 1 028 x 654 x 232 inches 30714 21 1g X91 36 x 23 1 4 x 9 1 4 40 fy x 25 714 x9 41 without stand mm 778 x 468 x 1
6. Standard Cinema The picture modes can also be accessed in the Picture menu For details see page 30 DISPLAY SLEEP POWER THEATER SOUND GUIDE 6 2 RETURN MODE__ PICTURE WIDE INPUT gt Button lo WN isl ol Sl Es E 6 GUIDE For all channels including Digital Analog channels RETURN MENU CC 0 9 ENT O VOL MUTING POWER Description Press to display the Guide when you are watching channels if it is available from the station Using the Guide The Guide allows you to select the channels from a channel list also provides information about the current program being shown on each channel CY Make Way for Ducks 0 29 Remaining KPBS HD 15 1 Info Series follows the aquatic misadventures of Henry and Riley two wayward ducks on a unique mission Banner a Coso no res ran 12 00 AM Channel is list n e Program information in the guide is provided by the broadcasters As a result it may sometimes include only the channel number without a program title or description Press to go back to the previous screen or exit from the screen when displaying menu items and settings Press to display the menu with TV functions and settings See Using the TV Menus on page 27 Press to turn on and off the Closed Captions CC To change or customize the CC display see page 37 Press 0 9 to select a channel the channel chang
7. The Setup menu provides you additional tune and change audio Select from features like Closed Captions CC Sound Mode Effect Steady Info Banner Label Inputs Skip Sound Treble Bass Balance Inputs Clock Timers Language Sound Speakers Backlight Alt Setup Auto Sort Control Control for Audio MTS or Reset HDMI Update Control for HDMI List or Product Support The Screen menu allows you to change the proportions of the screen Select from Wide Mode Auto Wide 4 3 Default Vertical Center Vertical Screen Size or Phase Continued 27 ON ao Using the Shortcuts Menu External Inputs Favorites Wide Mode Clock Timers Parental Lock This feature lets you select the external inputs connected to your TV 1 Press to choose an external input from the list of 9 inputs 2 Toselect press O A e To exit from external inputs list press CMENU_ e To change external inputs again repeat steps 1 2 e To go back to channels press CH to go through the channels or repeat steps 1 2 and select TV or press 3 to select a channel from your Favorites list e You can also access the External Inputs list directly by pressing ol without having to navigate through the menu This feature lets you create and choose a list of up to 8 favorite channels Press to select the option Add to Favorites and press to add the current channel to your Favorites list FAVORITES e You can also press gt button to se
8. U a a a Some digital cable channels are U not being displayed a Lost password a How to reset the TV to factory U settings Check the polarity of the batteries or replace the batteries Point the remote control at the remote control sensor of the TV Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your remote control operation try turning off the fluorescent lamps Keep the remote control sensor area clear from obstacles 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 33 Select the Parental Lock menu then enter the following master password 4357 The master password clears your previous password and allows you to enter a new password page 34 Turn on the TV While holding down on the remote control press POWER on the TV Release the button WARNING Parental Lock password may be required if it has been created The reset will clear all of your customized settings 41 UONCUMOU 19410 i Specifications Model KDI 26NLi40 KDL 32NL140 KDL 37NL140 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 1 125 Digital Cable 1 135
9. bottom of the screen Certain programs on DVD or other digital sources display a loss of detail especially during fast motion or dark scenes 40 Explanation Solution a U U U O DD O DD Make sure that the antenna is connected using a 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cords To avoid TV interference make sure to use an undamaged antenna cable Check the volume control Press O or VOL so that Muting disappears from the screen page 23 Disconnect your headphones Set Speaker to On in the Sound menu page 31 If it is set to Off sound 1s not output from the TV s speakers regardless of the TV s volume control Make sure that the antenna is connected using a 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cords To avoid TV interference make sure to use an undamaged antenna cable Confirm the PC is correctly connected to the TV in the PC IN not supplied HD15 cable Ensure the output signal from the PC is one of the formats listed on page 17 Turn the PC off Confirm the PC connection and restart the PC Plug and play will auto detect the TV Adjust the resolution see page 17 Adjust Phase see page 32 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 menu is set to other than Off If you want to
10. cable analog RGB not supplied See PC Input Signal Reference Chart on page 17 for the signals that can be displayed amp e 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 HD15 HD15 cable Connects to DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter not supplied to display photos and videos or play music from a Portable Player to your TV see page 20 for more details e Available DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters vary in each area e Do not connect an adapter other than the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Connects to the left and right audio input jacks of your audio or video equipment You can use these outputs to listen to your TV s audio through your stereo system DIGITAL AUDIO Connects to the coaxial audio input of a digital audio equipment that is PCM Dolby Digital OUT COAXIAL compatible e Component video YPBPR or HDMI connection are necessary to view 4801 480p 720p and 10801 formats Note that this TV displays all format types of picture in its native resolution of 1 366 dots x 768 lines 14 3 Connecting the TV Cable System and or VHF UHF payers 6ujyja5 g Cable or VHF UHF or VHF only 75 ohm coaxial cable i Rear of TV not supplied l CABLE ANTENNA input A e It is strongly recommended that you connect the antenna cable input using a 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied to receive optimum
11. name and the remaining time if the broadcaster offers this service Displays for a few seconds when the channel is changed If you don t want to display the program information select Off Allows you to identify A V equipment you connected to the TV such as a VCR DVD etc For example if you have a DVD player connected to the VIDEO 1 input you can select the label DVD for the VIDEO 1 input Then when you press O to change inputs the label you assigned to that input appears on screen Press 4 4 to highlight the input from 1 to 7 to which you want to assign a label then press to select it 2 Press 4 to highlight one of the displayed labels then press to select it You can select from the following labels for each input DVD VCR Blu ray Cable Box Satellite DVR Game Camcorder or Custom to customize follow the same steps of Label Channels on page 33 Useful to disable inputs to which no equipment is connected Continued 37 snuayy AL BuIsN g Clock Timers Language Auto Sort Control Control for HDMI Update Control for HDMI List Product Support 38 Sleep Set the time in minutes Off 15 30 60 or 120 minutes that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off automatically Timer You can use the Timer to tune to a specific channel at a scheduled time Select Off to turn off the timer previous settings are saved On to turn on the timer previous settings are saved or Program to set the ti
12. the voice sound recommended for television news and documentary programs pu Custom Allows you to customize Treble and Bass sound settings e TruSurround XT Produces realistic surround sound experience S On Stabilizes the volume across all programs and commercials Q Off Turns off Steady Sound lt 3 o Press to emphasize left or right speaker balance then press to set Select to turn on or off the internal speakers Turns off the Backlight to conserve power while the audio is left on This Audio feature for current program lets you select from 8 options of alternate audio if it is available You can select from English Espa ol Spanish Francais French or Audio 4 5 6 7 8 audio available options e Alternate Audio is disabled for analog signals and for digital signals that do not have altenate audio streams Mono Select for mono reception Use to reduce noise during weak stereo broadcasts Stereo Select for stereo reception when viewing a program broadcast in stereo Auto SAP Select to automatically switch the TV to second audio programs when a signal is received If no SAP signal is present the TV remains in Stereo mode Resets the current Sound settings to factory default values Continued 31 Using the Screen Menu Wide Mode Auto Wide 4 3 Default Vertical Center Vertical Size Phase 32 These options allow you to change the proportion of the screen Wide Zoom Select to enlarge the
13. variety of tasks intuitively with a control panel on the screen Navigating through TV Menus SOUND PICTURE WIDE 1 Press C menu on the remote control to display the menu options Bune We 2 To highlight a menu option press then press to go through EJ the menus 3 Toselectan option press or gt E 4 Press to select or adjust your desired option then press O 5 To exit press menu S lt 0 Menu Descriptions The Shortcuts menu lets you select z The Channel menu is used to provide oog External Inputs Favorites and maintenance to the channel options m shortcuts to Wide Mode Select from Favorites Cable Add Clock Timers Parental Lock Digital Channels Auto Program Shortcuts Closed Captions CC and Cable Channel Show Hide Channels Label you can also select PC PIP function Channels or Diagnostics from this menu The Picture menu is used to fine tune The Parental Lock feature allows you La the image quality and allows you to to set up the TV to block programs customize several parameters for Bh according to their content and rating optimal viewing Select from Picture levels Use 0 9 on the remote Picture Mode Backlight Picture Parental Lock control to enter a four digit password Brightness Color Hue Color The first time you create a password Temp Color Temperature confirm the password by entering it Sharpness Advanced Settings or again Reset The Sound menu allows you to fine
14. you will notice a big difference The 10801 HD signals provide more than twice the vertical resolution of the standard TV signal High definition and standard definition signals are transmitted with different aspect ratios the width to height ratio of the image HDTV uses a wider screen than conventional standard definition TV 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 e You can use the Wide Mode function of the TV to adjust the 4 3 image to fit the entire screen see pages 24 and 32 e This TV supports signals up to 10801 4 Getting Started 1 Installing the TV How to Carry the TV Be sure to follow these guidelines to protect your properties and avoid causing serious injury e Before carrying the TV disconnect all cables e Carrying the large size TV requires two or more people e When you carry the TV place your hand as illustrated and hold it securely Do not put stress on the LCD panel e When carrying the TV do not subject it to shocks vibration or excessive force e Place your palm directly underneath but do not squeeze the panel s speaker grill
15. 00 912 x 543 x 102 1 028 x 608 x 113 inches 30 4x 18 x4 36 x 21 1 3 x 4 Vp 40 1 x24x4 1 wall mount hole 200 x 100 200 x 200 300 x 300 A N Mass with stand kg Ib 11 5 kg 26 lb 14 5 kg 32 1b 18 5kg 41 Ib without stand kg Ib 10 kg 23 b 13 kg 29 lb 17 kg 38 lb Supplied accessories Remote control RM YD026 1 Size AA batteries 2 Cable holder 1 attached to the TV Operating Instructions 1 Quick Setup Guide 1 Warranty Card 1 Online Registration Card U S A and Canada only 1 Safety and Regulatory Booklet 1 Software License 1 Optional accessories Headphones plug adapter Connecting cables Wall Mount Bracket SU WL100 Model KDL 26NL140 SU WL500 Models KDL 32NL140 and KDL 37NL140 75 ohm coaxial cable HD15 HD15 cable e Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Stereo mini jack 500 mVrms 47 kilohms Stereo mini jack Impedance gt 16 ohms 42 Index 0 9 button 23 4 3 Default 32 A Add Digital Channels 33 Alt Audio MTS 31 AUDIO OUT jack described 14 Auto Program Auto Sort Control 38 Auto Wide 32 B Backlight 30 31 Balance 31 Bass 31 Brightness 30 C Cable 28 33 Cable holder 7 CABLE ANTENNA input described 13 Canadian Models 36 CC button 23 CH button 25 26 Change Password 35 Channel Block 35 Clock Timers 28 38 Closed Captions CC 28 37 Color 30 Color Temp Color Temperature 30 COMPONE
16. 3 876 517 11 1 E LCD Digita EA AAA 1 1 1 a E H T T T ji P E ee a ee __ dr Ya e a S Y t jg a EENS a rm 3 MA 205 m Operating Instructions KDL 26NL140 KDL 32NL140 KDL 37NL140 BRAVIA 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 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture CAUTION To prevent electric shock do not use this polarized AC plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model KDL 26NL140 KDL 32NL140 KDL 37NL140 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego CA 92127 U S A Telephone Number 858 942 2230 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTIFICATION This equipme
17. DODOLO O UONCULMOU 19410 i The TV turns off automatically L Check if Sleep is activated or confirm the Duration setting of Timer page 38 No picture from some video L Check the connection between the optional video equipment and the TV sources Q Press G on the remote control page 25 L Press MENU on the remote control Select your desired input from the External Inputs list Poor picture Double images or ghosts L Check antenna cable connections Q Check the antenna location and direction Only snow and noise appear onthe LJ Check if the antenna is broken or bent screen L Check if the antenna has reached the end of its serviceable life 3 5 years in normal use 1 2 years at the seaside Dotted lines or stripes LJ Keep the TV away from noise sources such as cars motorcycles or hair dryers Q If using 300 ohm twin lead move the excess lead away from the TV or try using 75 ohm coaxial cable instead No color Dark picture Color is not U Press P amp E on the remote control to select the desired picture mode page 22 correct The picture is too bright J Adjust the Picture Mode options in the Picture menu page 30 Continued 39 Condition Noisy picture No sound Noisy sound Good picture no sound Audio noise PC Input No Picture No Signal Poor picture General Wide Mode changes automatically Suddenly the picture gets smaller Black box on screen Black bands appear at the top and
18. NT IN jack 10801 720p 480p 4801 described 14 Control for HDMI 38 D Diagnostics 33 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Coaxial described 14 Digital Rating 34 DISPLAY button 22 DMPORT Jack described 14 E Effect 31 English Rating 36 ENT button 23 External Input Block 35 External Inputs 28 F Favorites 28 33 FAVORITES button 25 French Rating 36 G GUIDE button 23 H HDMI IN jack described 13 Headphones jack described 12 Hue 30 Info Banner 37 Infrared Receiver IR 26 INPUT button 25 26 Installing the TV on a wall 8 9 J JUMP button 25 L Label Channels 33 Label Inputs 37 Language 38 Light Sensor Described 26 Setting 30 M Menu Channel 33 Parental Lock 34 Picture 30 Screen Setup 37 Shortcuts 28 Sound 31 MENU button 23 26 Movie Rating 36 MUTING button 23 P Parental Lock 28 34 PCIN 14 PC PIP 29 Phase 32 PICTURE button 22 Picture Mode 30 POWER button 23 26 POWER LED 26 Product Support 38 R Rating 34 Reset 30 31 41 RETURN button 23 S S VIDEO jack described 14 Select Country 35 SERVICE ONLY 13 Setting Light Sensor 30 Setting up channels 19 Sharpness 30 Show Hide Channels 33 Skip Inputs 37 SLEEP button 22 SOUND button 22 Sound Mode 31 Speakers 31 STANDBY LED 26 Steady Sound 31 T THEATER button 22 TIMER PIC OFF LED 26 TOOLS button 25 Treble 31 Troubleshooting 39 40 41 Turning on off the TV 26 TV Rating 36 U U S A Rating 36 Unrated 34
19. V and may cause damage to your TV or cause fire 11 2 Locating Inputs and Outputs Side Panel Item VIDEO IN 2 VIDEO L MONO AUDIO R 2 Headphone jack 12 VIDEO IN 2 Description Connects to the composite video and audio output jacks on your camcorder or other video equipment such as a DVD or video game equipment Fy e If you have mono equipment connect its audio output jack to the TV s L MONO audio input jack Connects to your headphones If your headphones do not match the jack use a suitable plug adapter not supplied e While headphones are connected the TV speakers are muted Rear Panel Item HDMI IN 1 2 R AUDIO L SERVICE ONLY CABLE ANTENNA paz1e s buljja5 g CABLE ANTENNA Description HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface provides an uncompressed all digital audio video interface between this TV and any HDMI equipped audio video equipment such as DVD player a set top box A V receiver and Blu ray Disc player as well as PC HDMI supports enhanced or high definition video plus digital audio e If the equipment has a DVI and not an HDMI connector use a DVI to HDMI cable or adapter to connect the DVI output to either HDMI IN 1 or HDMI IN 2 input and connect the audio jacks to the AUDIO L R jacks below the HDMI IN 2 DVI connector is for video signals only the Audio jacks provide support for the audio
20. age and check for all the required parts including the instruction 2 See Installation dimensions table to determine the best location for wall mounting The wall must be strong enough to support at least four times the weight of the TV Also refer to the instruction provided with your Wall Mount Bracket Installation dimensions table a D Unit inches mm TV Model KDL 26NL140 KDL 32NL140 KDL 37NL140 30 3 4 36 40 1 2 3 778 912 1 028 Q TV dimensions YN 18 1 2 21 1 2 24 pa 468 543 608 D Screen center 3 3 8 6 5 8 5 1 2 D dimensions 83 168 139 a 13 1 2 18 1 2 18 1 2 341 467 467 Angle 0 e 6 3 8 6 3 8 67 8 Length 160 160 172 for each 10 3 4 12 1 4 13 1 2 mounting 272 309 342 angle 18 20 1 8 22 1 2 A a0 454 509 570 13 3 4 20 20 1 8 347 505 509 23 Ib 29 Ib 38 Ib 10 kg 13 0 kg 17 0 kg Weight ya 92 Ib 116 Ib 152 Ib 40 kg 52 0 kg 68 0 kg Ln e Installation dimensions may differ according to how the TV is installed e The wall must be strong enough to support at least four times the weight of the TV that you are installing For model KDL 26NL140 Unit inches mm Center line of the screen when installed on the wall Continued 9 For models KDL 32NL140 and KDL 37NL140 Unit inches mm 12 5 8 320 3 Ins
21. area Ani it y 7 U UD LS payers 6ujyja5 j The Table Top Stand for this product is packaged separately Complete the following instructions to install the TV to the Table Top Stand before the connection and setup How to Attach the Table Top Stand 1 Take out the Table Top Stand from the cushion and the 4 screws from the accessory bag o e You will find the Table Top Stand next to the TV unit e Keep the screws away from children 2 Place the Table Top Stand onto a level and stable surface Continued 5 Install the TV unit to the Table Top Stand by aligning the end of the concave section of the TV unit to the metal neck of the Table Top Stand e When you carry the TV unit place your hands as illustrated on page 5 and hold it securely Do not put stress on the LCD panel and the frame around the screen e Be careful to not pinch your fingers or the AC power cord when you install the TV unit to the Table Top Stand Stabilize the TV unit and the Table Top Stand with the supplied 4 screws Ln e If you use an electric screwdriver set the torque for tightening at approximately 1 5 Nem 15Kgf cm Securing the TV Sony strongly recommends taking measures to prevent the TV from toppling over as unsecured TVs may topple and result in property damage serious bodily injury or even death Prevent the TV from Toppling O Secure the TV to a wall and or stand LI Do not allow children t
22. ated below en e Do not bundle the AC power cord with other connecting cables Continued 7 paj1e s Bunjoo g Preparation for Wall Mounting This TV can be installed on a wall by using a Wall Mount Bracket sold separately Before mounting the TV on a wall the Table Top Stand must be removed from the TV en e Do not remove the Table Top Stand for any reason other than to wall mount the TV e 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 Use your TV with the following WALL MOUNT BRACKET Sony TV Model No KDL 26NL140 KDL 32NL140 KDL 37NL140 sony Wall Mount SU WL100 SU WL500 Bracket Model No e For bracket installation refer to the instructions on page 9 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 e Be sure to store the removed screws and the Table Top Stand in a safe place until you are ready to reattach the Table Top Stand Keep the screws away from children Follow the simple steps below to remove the Table Top Stand 1 Disconnect all the cables from the TV 2 Gently lay the TV face down onto a level and stable surface covered with a th
23. atteries and make sure that they are correctly inserted SJOJEIIPUI SJOAUOD AL pue O1 UOD ajoway l 21 Remote Control POWER P MODE ____ SOUND PICTURE WIDE INPUT ta E RETURN af MENU CC FAVORITES JUMP 000 000 000 0085 22 e The 5 and CH buttons have a tactile dot Use them as a reference when operating the TV Button 1 DISPLAY SLEEP THEATER 4 SOUND 5 PICTURE Description Press once to display the information pertaining to the channel and or program when available The OSD On Screen Display will time out in a few seconds or press again to immediately turn off the display Press repeatedly until the TV displays the time in minutes Off 15 30 60 or 120 minutes that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off To cancel Sleep press SLEEP O repeatedly until Off appears 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 Theatre Sync audio system Your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system must be connected by an HDMI connection to your TV see page 15 for details Press repeatedly to step through the Sound Mode settings Dynamic Standard Game Clear Voice Custom These Sound Mode settings can be also accessed in the Sound menu see pages 31 Press repeatedly to cycle through the available picture modes Vivid
24. ble that bears the HDMI logo for connection See pages 15 to 18 or see the HDMI connection shown in the Quick Setup Guide provided with the TV documentation Setting the Control for HDMI In order for the function of Control for HDMI to operate the TV and other Sony equipment with Control for HDMI function must be setup see page 38 For other equipment refer to the operating instruction for that equipment Control for HDMI available with your TV The following operations are available after you connect the Sony equipment with Control for HDMI function to your TV e Automatically turn off the connected equipment when you turn off the TV e The TV will automatically turn on and tunes to the respective HDMI input when the connected equipment is turned on by One Touch Play e Equipment listed under External Inputs will turn on automatically when selected 20 When you connect a Sony A V receiver with BRAVIA Theatre Sync function to your TV the following additional operation is possible e By pressing 3 on the remote control it turns on and searches for external audio system When the BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system is on the internal speakers of the TV will turn off and the Picture Mode will change automatically to Cinema Using DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter lets you display photos and videos or play music from a Portable Player to your TV The equipment s menu may be displayed
25. ct External Inputs on the Shortcuts menu 2 From External Inputs list select TV input to return to TV channels n e To exit from PC PIP you can also select a channel from your Favorites channels list on the Shortcuts menu e When the PC input signal is selected with the Sub Window active you can only see TV channels other external inputs are not available for this view like VCR DVD e Closed Captions CC is not available in the Sub Window e Parental Lock feature will work in the Sub Window a padlock will appear on the blocked channels Continued 29 La Using the Picture Menu Picture Mode Customized picture viewing Backlight Picture Brightness Color Hue Color Temp Color Temperature Sharpness Advanced Settings Reset 30 Vivid For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness Standard For standard picture settings Recommended for home entertainment Cinema For viewing film based content Most suitable for viewing in a theater like environment Press to brighten or darken the backlight then press to set Press to increase or decrease picture contrast then press to set Press to brighten or darken the picture then press to set Press to increase or decrease color intensity then press to set Press to increase or decrease the green or red tones then press to set Cool Gives the white colors a bluish tint Neutral Gives the white colors a neutral tint Warm 1 2 Gi
26. d rating levels and block channels regardless of the programs Password is necessary in setting up blocking Use on the remote control to enter a four digit password The first time you create a password confirm the password by entering it again To View Blocked Programs Press when tuned to a blocked program then enter the password To reactive the Parental Lock settings turn off and on the TV Rating Off Turn Parental Lock Off No programs are blocked from viewing based on their rating Child Maximum ratings permitted are U S TV Y TV G G Canada C TV Y Youth Maximum ratings permited are U S TV PG PG Canada C8 PG 8 ans TV PG Young Adult Maximum ratings permitted are U S TV 14 PG 13 Canada 14 13 ans TV 14 Custom Select to set ratings manually U S See page 36 for details Canada See page 36 for details e 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 Digital Rating Off Turn Digital Rating off No programs containing digital ratings are Available only in U S A blocked from viewing where advanced ratings Custom Select to customize the Parental Lock with downloadable digital ratings exist Clear All Select to clear the downloaded ratings To cancel just select Cancel Unrated Allow Allows programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating
27. e org Trademark Information Macintosh is a trademark licensed to Apple Inc registered in the U S A and other countries Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC TruSurround XT SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc Fergason Patent Properties LLC U S Patent No 5 717 422 U S Patent No 6 816 141 Blu ray is a trademark BRAVIA and BRAVIA H BRAVIA Theatre Sync and DMPORT are trademarks or registered marks of Sony Corporation PLAYSTATION is a registered trademark and PS3 is a trademark of Sony Computer Dopa HIM DIV DIGITAL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION ENERGY STAR SRSCO TruSurround XT Contents Welcome to the World of BRAVIA Exploring Fun Features The Four Steps to Stunning HD Experience Using BRAVIA Theatre Sync with Set Sound Source and Setup 4 Control for HDMI sscscsseseesseeeeeeeeees 20 Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio 4 Using DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter 20 1 Installing the TV eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 5 and TV Controls Indicators a iG RORA Biet un E UN a Inserting Batteries ooocoononnnncccnonnncnnonone
28. e the on screen cursor Press to select confirm an item This button supports different functions depending on the condition When PC input is active press o to view a channel at the same time as a PIP picture in picture screen see page 29 for details When antenna input is active and the broadcast includes Regional Digital Ratings press O to view the list of special ratings When an HDMI controlled equipment is active press G to access the equipment menu 1f the equipment supports the function Press to alternate between two channels The TV will alternate between the current channel and the last channel tuned with the buttons 0 and on the remote control This feature lets you create and choose a list of up to 8 favorite channels Press to select the option Add to Favorites and press to add the current channel to your Favorites list Fy e Your Favorites list will be cleared each time you run Auto Program see pages 33 Press to scan through channels To scan quickly through channels press and hold down either 25 S JOJE9IPU S OMUOD AL pue JOMUOD ajowIaYy l TV Controls Indicators co ae VOLUME ES vt CHANNEL POWER TIMER PIC OFF LED gt el STANDBY LED POWER LED IR Infrared Receiver Light Sensor ke oo N INPUT VOLUME CHANNEL POWER EE TIMER PIC OFF STANDBY POWER O 9 8 Description Pres
29. e your Favorite Channel list This option is a direct shortcut to the Screen menu to adjust the picture size in the Wide Mode option see page 32 This option is a shortcut to adjust Clock Timers on Setup menu see page 38 This option is a shortcut to the Parental Lock menu which allows you to enter a password to block channels see page 34 Closed Captions CC This option is a shortcut to Closed Captions CC screen on Setup menu see page 37 Cable 28 This option is a shortcut to adjust Cable setting on Channel menu see page 33 PC PIP This PIP picture in picture feature provides PC input signal and TV channels allowing you to view two pictures simultaneously When you select this feature from Shortcuts menu the PC PIP will appear with a Sub Window to see TV channels at the same time Fy e You need a PC input signal to use PC PIP function e PIP window is only supported for the PC resolutions described on the PC Input Signal Reference Chart see page 17 e To turn on or off the Sub Window on the screen press O using the PC input e You can also select PC input from the External Inputs list Press CMENU select External Inputs then select PC input from the list from the remote control while snusy AL BuUISN g To Change Channels in the Sub Window Press CH to change the channels or enter the channel number using the 0 9 numeric buttons To Exit from PC PIP PC input 1 Press CMENU and sele
30. es after few seconds Press to change channels immediately Use with 0 9 and to select digital channels For example to enter 2 1 press 2 1 and EJ Press to adjust the volume Press to mute the sound Press again or press VOL to restore the sound Press to turn on and off the TV Continued 23 S JOJE9IPU S OMUO AL pue JOJJUOD ajowIaYy l Button 15 WIDE DISPLAY SLEEP POWER THEATER ME SOUND PICTURE WIDE GUIDE CC FAVORITES JUMP 24 Description Press repeatedly to step through the Wide Mode settings Wide Zoom Normal Full Zoom The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen menu see page 32 Changing the Wide Screen Mode 4 3 Original source Standard definition source 16 9 Original source High definition source KF 4 Wide Zoom CAM Normal This mode is not available Full ZE Zoom XAY e When the TV receives a 720p or 10801 signal Normal cannot be selected DISPLAY SLEEP THEATER SOUND GUIDE CC MODE PICTURE MENU FAVORITES POWER WIDE INPUT JUMP Button INPUT t 4 4 gt TOOLS JUMP FAVORITES 21 CH Description Press to display the list of External Inputs and TV mode Press repeatedly to toggle through the inputs e See page 37 Label Inputs on setting up the External Inputs labels Press to mov
31. ick and soft cloth Make sure the Table Top Stand is hanging over the edge 3 Remove the 4 screws from behind the TV as indicated below Do not remove any other screws from the TV 4 Secure the Mounting Hooks to the rear of the TV For more details refer to Installing the Wall Mount Bracket and also the Instruction Guide provided by the Wall Mount Bracket model for your TV Ln e If an electric screwdriver is used set the torque to tighten at approximately 1 5 N m 15Kgf cm Installing the Wall Mount Bracket To Customers Your TV can be wall mounted using a Wall Mount Bracket sold separately See table on page 8 showing the Wall Mount Bracket model appropriate for your TV For product protection and safety Sony strongly recommends that you use the Wall Mount Bracket designed for your TV and wall mounting is performed by a Sony dealer or a licensed contractor Do not attempt to install it yourself Sony is not liable for any damage or injury caused by mishandling or improper installation Please provide this installation information as well as the instruction supplied in the Wall Mount Bracket package to your installer To Sony Dealers and Licensed Contractors To avoid injury and property damage read these instructions carefully Periodic inspection and maintenance is highly recommended to ensure that TV is securely mounted Installing the Wall Mount Bracket and Mounting Hooks 1 Open Wall Mount Bracket pack
32. ional equipment United States connection diagrams http productregistration sony com Customer Support Canada http www sony com tvsupport http www sonystyle ca registration Welcome to the World of BRAVIA Thank you for purchasing this Sony BRAVIAe high definition television The quality of the image you see on your BRAVIA 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 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 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 Stunning 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 15 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
33. lock in Wide Mode selected with CS on the remote control set 4 3 Default to Off in the Screen menu page 32 Turn off the Auto Wide option in the Screen menu page 32 The picture gets smaller during the commercials this is due to the method the provider broadcasts their contents When HD content channels switch to SD definition content commercials the picture may be small with a black border You have selected a text option and no text is available See page 37 To turn off this feature set the Closed Captions option to Off 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 1s especially common with theatrical releases Your TV will show these programs with black bands at the top and bottom of the screen For more details check the documentation that came with your DVD or contact your program provider Programs in 4 3 aspect ratio will have bands on left and right sides of the screen To select full size see page 32 The compression used by certain digital broadcasts and DVDs may cause your T V s screen to display less detail than usual or cause artifacts small blocks or dots pixelations to appear on your screen This is due to your TV s large screen and ability to show very fine detail and is normal for certain digitally recorded programs Condition Explanation Solution Remote control does not operate
34. lts U S A Rating See TV Rating under U S A above for details 36 E Using the Setup Menu Closed Captions CC Allows you to select from several closed captions modes for programs that are broadcast Info Banner Label Inputs Skip Inputs with closed captioning Select Off to turn off Closed Captions On to turn on Closed Captions or Program to program Closed Captions Programming Closed Captions If you select the Program option under Closed Captions you can change the following settings Basic Allows you to select basic closed caption options EIA 608 CC1 CC2 Displays a printed version of the dialog or CC3 CC4 sound effects of a program should be set to CC1 for most programs Text1 Text2 Displays network station information Text3 Text4 presented using either half of the whole screen if available Digital CC Allows you to set digital closed captioning to Basic digital ELA 608 or Advanced digital ELA 708 Advanced Allows you to select advanced digital ELA 708 closed caption options Select from the available options Advanced Customize the Closed Captions CC displays with Character Style settings Character Color Character Size Character Opacity Character Align Edge Color Edge Type Background Color Background Opacity or Window Color ce e Closed Captions CC can be turned on and off by pressing the gt button on the remote control Set On or Off When On displays the program
35. mer by Time Duration Days Source Channel and Volume that you want to tune to a specific channel at scheduled time If you select Program press change the values or move through the options to set the hour minutes AM PM duration days source channel and volume You can also set a channel by pressing 0 9 numeric values and if the channel is digital on the remote control To replace a channel press on the remote control then press to go back to the channel selection and enter a new channel number e Timer feature will be not available until you set the Current Time Current Time Select to set the current time day hour minutes and AM PM 1 Press to select Current Time 2 Press 4 9 4 to set day hour minutes and AM PM 3 Press MENU to exit Select to display all on screen settings in your language of choice English Espanol Spanish Francais French Select On if you want to sort the Shortcuts menu and Inputs list based on the most frequent selections select Off if you don t want to sort Allows your TV to communicate with other equipment that supports Control for HDMI function Update equipments list connected to the HDMI input Provides information related to troubleshooting and contact information Select OK to reset the TV to factory default values or Cancel if you do not want to reset the TV to factory default values Other Information Troubleshooting If y
36. nnonanos 21 ml A AS Al a 2 When Using the Remote Control 21 Securing the TV 0 eeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaees 6 R ie Conirol 55 Bundling the Connecting Cables gt emote Con ROL e uo E E Preparation for Wall Mounting 8 TV Controls IndicatorS ccoonconncinncnncccanononnnas 26 Installing the Wall Mount Bracket 9 Using TV Menus When Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area eescecesessesseessereereen 11 Navigating through TV Menus 27 2 Locating Inputs and Outputs ss 00 42 ee DOSCrIptONS TENE EE 27 Side Panel cccccccccsessseeeecesesseeeeeeeseaes 12 a ES Rear Panel ccccscccssccceeeseeeeceeseseeeesees 13 La Using the Picture Menu ss 20 Using the Sound Meni 0cccee 31 3 Connecting the TV cscccssseesseseeeeenees 15 ES Using the Screen MENU scccsecccseessseees 30 Cable System and or VHF UHF 15 O Using the Channel Menu 33 HD Cable Box HD Satellite Box 15 C Using the Parental Lock 34 PO rito 17 El Using the Setup Menu 37 Other Equipment cccoocccnncncccnnnnccnnncnnnnanonos 18 4 Setting Up the Channel List Initial Setup AAARP v 5 5 19 TroubleshootiNgG ocococnnnnnacisinincnacananas 39 SpecifICatIONS ui 42 43 Quick Setup Guide separate volume On line Registration Provides a variety of opt
37. nt 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 interference 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 harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures O Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna O Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver O Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected O Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Pursuant to FCC regulations you are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment 2 Safety L1 Operate the TV only on 120 V AC O Use the AC power cord specified by Sony and suitable for the voltage where you use it LL The plug is designed for safety purposes to fit into the wall ou
38. o play or climb on furniture and TV sets L Avoid placing or hanging items on the TV L Never install the TV on e slippery unstable and or uneven surfaces e furniture that can easily be used as steps such as a chest of drawers LJ 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 children Recommended Measures to Secure the TV 1 Secure the stand for the TV If you use a Sony TV Stand not supplied 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 e attach one side of the angle brace to the wall stud e attach the other side to the TV stand Angle brace Stand 2 Anchor the TV to the Wall Use the hardware listed below not supplied e Two M6 x 12 18 mm anchor bolts screw into the top most wall mount holes located on the rear of the TV e Rope or chain attach to one M6 anchor bolt e 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 Wall mount holes Wall anchor e For further protection follow these measures to prevent the TV from toppling over Bundling the Connecting Cables You can bundle the connecting cables as illustr
39. ommended to use spot lighting directed down from the ceiling or to cover the windows that face the screen with opaque drapery It is desirable to install the TV in a room where the floor and walls are not of a reflective material CAUTION Use your TV with the following WALL MOUNT BRACKET Sony TV Model No KDL 26NL140 KDL 32NL140 KDL 37NL140 Sony Wall Mount Bracket Model No SU WL100 SU WL500 Use with other WALL MOUNT BRACKET may cause instability and possibly result in injury see page 8 To Customers Sufficient expertise is required for installing the specified TV Be sure to subcontract the installation to Sony dealer or licensed contractors and pay adequate attention to safety during the installation Note This television includes a QAM demodulator which should allow you to receive unscrambled digital cable television programming via subscription service to a cable service provider Availability of digital cable television programming in your area depends on the type of programming and signal provided by your cable service provider For Customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 For Customers in the United States Lamp in this product contains mercury Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance www ela
40. on the TV and can be controlled via the TV s remote control By pressing and O you can go through the equipment s menu Use to go up down to left to go right or to play to select an item or to play and 7 to go previous menu window Ln e Viewing the equipment s menu on the TV and controlling it via the TV s remote control depends on the equipment refer to the equipment s operating instructions e Available DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters vary in each area e Do not connect an adapter other than the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter e Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter images may also be output In this case the system outputs only a composite video signal e Check compatibility between portable audio and the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Remote Control and TV Controls Indicators Inserting Batteries Insert two size AA batteries supplied by matching and O on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment of the remote control When Using the Remote Control Follow the guidelines below e Point your remote control directly at the IR sensor located on your TV e Make sure that no objects are blocking the path between the remote control and IR sensor on your TV e Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your remote control try turning off the fluorescent lamps e If you are having troubles with the remote control reinsert or replace your b
41. ou have additional questions service needs http www sony com tvsupport or required technical assistance related to the use 1 800 222 SONY 7669 for US Support of your Sony TV please visit our website or call 1 877 899 SONY 7669 for Canadian Support one of the following numbers Condition Explanation Solution No picture No picture Q Confirm your external inputs list and make sure you select TV cable antenna channels See page 28 for more details Perform Auto program to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV s memory page 33 If there is no signal the screen saver will appear Make sure the power cord is connected securely Turn on the power of the TV Check antenna cable connections Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV s memory page 33 IMPORTANT You must perform Auto Program after cable or antenna is connected If you cancel Auto Program some channels may not be available TV is locked to one channel LJ Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV s memory page 33 Cannot receive or select channels U To receive or select cable channels make sure that Cable in Channel settings is set to On To receive or select UHF channels over an antenna make sure Cable is set to Off Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV s memory page 33 Cannot receive any channels
42. picture quality A 300 ohm twin lead cable can be easily affected by radio frequency interference resulting in signal degradation Cable and VHF UHF or VHF only If you want to watch both cable and antenna over the air programming you will need to use an optional A B RF Switch not supplied to switch between the cable and over the air antenna programming as shown A B RF Switch Cable maf gt Antenna ma gt E gt Rear of TV CABLE ANTENNA input Fy e Be sure to set Cable setting to On or Off in Channel menu for the type of input signal you choose see page 33 for more details HD Cable Box HD Satellite Box You can also enjoy high definition programming by subscribing to high definition cable service or high definition satellite service For the best possible picture connect these components to your TV via the HDMI or component video with audio input on the back of your TV Shown with HDMI Connection CATV Satellite antenna cable O HDMI cable 1 QOO O O O 0 0 HD cable box HD satellite box Continued Shown with DVI Connection CATV Satellite antenna cable Rear of TV O O 00 O A AUDIO L Y white O O O Do o red Audio cable Ln e If the equipment has a DVI and not an HDMI connector use a DVI to HDMI cable or adapter to connect the DVI output to either HDMI IN 1 or HDMI IN 2 input and connect the audio jacks to the AUDIO
43. picture uniformly Normal Select to display 4 3 pictures in original size when the original source is 4 3 Fy e Normal is not available when you are watching 10801 or 720p in High Definition source Full Select to enlarge the picture horizontally to fill the screen when the original source 1s 4 3 standard definition source When the original source 1s 16 9 high definition source select this mode to display 16 9 picture in original size Zoom Select to enlarge the original picture without distorting the aspect ratio Va WIDE e If you press _ of the remote control you can also select these modes directly On Select to have the screen automatically change to the screen mode based upon program s content Typically this requires special setup on DVD equipment s menu If frequent screen changes are disturbing to you select Off Off Select to turn off the Auto Wide option Choose a screen mode from the Wide Mode option Select the default Screen Mode to use for 4 3 sources Wide Zoom Select to enlarge the 4 3 picture to fill the 16 9 screen keeping the original image as much as possible with minimal distortion Normal Select to display the 4 3 picture in its original size Full Select to enlarge the picture horizontally to fill the screen when the original source is 4 3 standard definition source Zoom Select to enlarge the original picture without distorting the aspect ratio Off To turn off automatic size for 4 3 Allows
44. s to display the menu with TV functions and settings see Using TV Menus on page 27 Press to display the External Inputs list toggle through the list and select your desired input In the menu screen this button serves as confirming the selection or setting Press to adjust the volume In the menu screen these buttons serve as left right buttons Press to scan through channels In the menu screen these buttons serve as up down buttons Press to turn on and off the TV Lights up in amber when the timer is set When the timer is set this LED will remain lit even if the TV is turned off For details see page 38 If the LED blinks in red continuously this may indicate the TV needs servicing see contacting Sony information on the back cover Lights up in green when the Backlight feature is activated Lights up in red when your TV is in PC standby mode Lights up in green when the TV is turned on Receives IR signals from the remote control Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly see page 30 for details Do not put anything near the sensor as its function may be affected e Make sure that the TV is turned off before unplugging the power cord Unplugging the power cord while the TV is turned on may cause the POWER LED to remain lit for up to 20 seconds or may cause the TV to malfunction 26 Using TV Menus MENU provides one button access for controlling your TV It enables you to perform a
45. t does not support interlaced signals e For the best picture quality it is recommended to use the signals boldfaced in the above chart with a 60 Hz vertical frequency from a personal computer In plug and play signals with a 60 Hz vertical frequency will be detected automatically PC reboot may be necessary Continued 17 Other Equipment Blu ray Digital Personal Disc Player DVD satellite Digital Audio Headphones computer PS3 player receiver cable box system Camcorder VIDEO IN 2J VIDEO L mono rear of TV CABLE ANTENNA D CABLE ANTENNA Em Digital audio equipment DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter for portable player Game system Digital Analog audio equipment recorder A V Receiver Home Theater Ln e Refer to the Quick Setup Guide supplied when connecting other equipment to your TV 18 4 Setting Up the Channel List Initial Setup After you finish connecting your TV you need to run Initial Setup which automatically sets up available channels The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn on your TV for the first time If you do not want to set up the channels at this time you can do it later by selecting the Auto Program option in the Channel menu see page 33 1 Press to turn on the TV The Initial Setup screen appears Espa ol Please select your language Francais 2 Press 4 Y to highlight the desired language
46. tall the Base Bracket on the wall Refer to the instruction provided with your Wall Mount Bracket 4 Disconnect all cables and remove the Table Top Stand See page 8 for details 5 Install Mounting Hooks on the TV See diagrams and table for Screw and Hook locations 10 Hook locations diagram table TV Model Screw location Hook location KDL 26NL140 a KDL 32NL140 e c KDL 37NL140 d g b Screw location When installing the Mounting Hooks on the TV For models KDL 32NL140 and KDL 37NL140 Hook location When installing the TV onto Base Bracket For model KDL 26NL140 Wall Al SN lr mi Hook position a cannot be used for the models in the table above When Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area Make sure that your TV has adequate air circulation Allow enough space around the TV as shown below paj1e s Bunjoo g installed on the wall 11 7 8 inches 4 inches 10cm 4 inches 10 cm _ Leave at least this much space around the set Installed with Table Top Stand 11 7 g inches 2 3 g inches 4 inches 4 inches 3 10 cm Leave at least this much space around the set Never install the TV set as follows Air circulation is blocked Air circulation is blocked Wall N TT 3 e Inadequate air circulation can lead to overheating of the T
47. tch not supplied to switch between cable or antenna connection be sure to select the correct Cable option to On or Off in the Channel menu 1 Select Auto Program 2 Select OK to start Auto Program When Auto Program is done select OK aa e IMPORTANT You must perform Auto Program after cable or antenna is connected If you cancel Auto Program some channels may not be available Allows you to show or hide channels that appear when you use the CH button Press to scroll through the channels until you find the channel you want to show or hide 2 Press to determine if the channel will be shown or hidden To show or hide more channels repeat steps 1 2 Allows you to assign labels to channel numbers Press to scroll through the channel numbers Then press to select the channel number that you want to assign a label 2 Press 4 Y to move through the label characters A Z 0 9 and press to select it To move to the next character press 4 Y Repeat to add up to 7 characters to the label Then select Enter on screen to set it To assign labels to more channels repeat steps 1 2 e To delete a character select on screen e To have a space between characters select E on screen i RETURN e To exit press Allows to confirm the current channel performance indicator Continued 33 LA Using the Parental Lock The Parental Lock feature allows you to block programs according to their content an
48. then press 3 Please connect cable or antenna then select Yes to run Auto Program Ln e If you want to run Auto Program later select No e If you have both cable and antenna available please connect cable first e IMPORTANT You must perform Auto Program after cable or antenna is connected If you cancel Auto Program some channels may not be available 4 Follow the help text provided on the screen to run Auto Program Auto Program will scan for available channels from signal source directly connected to the TV s CABLE ANTENNA input 5 When Auto Program is complete select OK to finish the Auto Program process To run Auto Program at a later time A Use the Auto Program feature at Channel menu as described on page 33 To display the picture in your preferred aspect ratio A Select the proper Wide Mode as described on pages 24 and 32 Ln e You may want to set up convenient features such as Favorites see page 28 Show Hide Channels see page 33 Label Channels see page 33 when Auto Program is completed 19 paj1e s unen g Exploring Fun Features Using BRAVIA Theatre Sync with Control for HDMI This TV 1s equipped with BRAVIA Theatre Sync The Control for HDMI function enables BRAVIA Theatre Sync to allow communication between Sony TV s and Sony equipment Only Sony equipment with Control for HDMI capability is supported To connect Sony equipment with Control for HDMI Use an HDMI ca
49. tlet only one way If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet contact your dealer O Ifany liquid or solid object should fall inside the cabinet unplug the TV immediately and have it checked by qualified service personnel before operating it further O Ifyou will not be using the TV for several days disconnect the power by pulling the plug itself Never pull on the cord O When disconnecting AC power cord the power cord should be easily accessible for disconnection C The apparatus must not be exposed to dripping or splashing Do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus L1 For details concerning safety precautions see Safety and Regulatory Booklet included Installing LJ The TV should be installed near an easily accessible power outlet Ol To prevent internal heat buildup do not block the ventilation openings O Do not install the TV in a hot or humid place or in a place subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below 41 F 5 C If the TV is transported directly from a cold to a warm location or if the room temperature changes suddenly the picture may be blurred or show poor color due to moisture condensation In this case please wait a few hours to let the moisture evaporate before turning on the TV C To obtain the best picture do not expose the screen to direct illumination or direct sunlight It is rec
50. uayy AL buisn g Custom Rating System Chart US Models Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating Options To select custom rating options for the U S select U S A in the Select Country setting see page 35 Movie Rating G PG PG 13 R NC 17 and X TV Rating Age Based Ratings Block programs by their TV Y rating content or both TV Y7 TV G TV PG TV 14 TV MA All children and general audience Parental guidance suggested Parental guidance for children under 13 Restricted viewing parental guidance is suggested for children under 17 No one 17 or under allowed All children Directed to children age 7 and older General audience Parental guidance suggested Parents strongly cautioned Mature audience only Content Based Ratings R T9 2 Fantasy violence Suggestive dialogue Strong language Sexual situations Violence e To ensure maximum blocking capability set the Age Based Ratings Canadian Models Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating Options To select custom rating options for Canada select Canada in the Select Country setting see page 35 English Rating C All children C8 Children 8 years and older G General programming PG Parental guidance 14 Viewers 14 and older 18 Adult programming French Rating G General programming 8 ans Not recommended for young children 13 ans Not recommended for ages under 13 16 ans Not recommended for ages under 16 18 ans Programming restricted to adu
51. ves the white colors a reddish tint Press to sharpen or soften the picture then press to set Noise Reduction Reduces the noise level of connected equipment and the CABLE ANTENNA input Black Corrector Enhances black areas of the picture for stronger contrast Gamma Adjusts the balance between the light and dark areas of the picture Clear White Emphasizes white and light colors Live Color Makes colors more vivid and reproduces clear skin tones Light Sensor Select On to enable 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 AD e Be sure not to put anything around the sensor as its function may be affected e In low light the range of the backlight control is reduced when Light Sensor is set to On Resets the current Picture Mode setting to factory default values y Using the Sound Menu Sound Mode Effect Steady Sound Treble Bass Balance Speakers Backlight Alt Audio MTS Reset Press to increase or decrease higher pitched sounds then press to set Press to increase or decrease lower pitched sounds then press to set Dynamic Enhances the sound of action movies sports events and musical videos Standard Standard sound optimized for home use Game Enhances the video games sound Clear Voice Enhances
52. you to move the position of the picture up and down Allows you to adjust the vertical size of the picture Adjusts to fine tune overall sharpness e Phase is disabled when the TV is receiving a different video input than PC Oj Using the Channel Menu Favorites Cable Add Digital Channels Auto Program Show Hide Channels Label Channels Diagnostics Lets you set up a list of up to 8 of your favorite channels Press to select the option Add to Favorites and press to add the current channel to your Favorites list To select a favorite channel from the list press to go through the list and to select the channel Select to add digital channels without replacing the original channel list Be sure to set Cable setting to On or Off in Channel menu for the correct type of input signal you choose Ln EEE e To exit press MENU e To quickly access the Favorites channels list press 5 when there is no menu on the S screen E On Select if you are receiving cable channels via cable TV provider J Off Select if you are using an antenna O lt 0 Automatically sets up the channel list on the TV for all receivable channels Digital and Analog n e Before starting Auto Program be sure to turn On or Off on Cable option in the Channel menu When it is On the TV will search cable channels when it is Off the TV will search over the air signals with an antenna connection e If you are using an A B RF swi
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