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Sony 4-114-464-11(1) Flat Panel Television User Manual

1. Sharpness Sharpens or softens the picture Noise Reduces 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 Advanced Available in the following Picture Modes Standard Cinema Settings Custom Photo Standard Photo Original and Photo Custom Reset Resets all the advanced settings to the default values Black Corrector Enhances black areas of the picture for stronger contrast Advanced C E Automatically optimizes the backlight and Advanced contrast This setting is especially effective for Contrast Enhancer dark picture scenes Gamma Adjusts the balance between 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 White Balance Adjusts the color temperature in detail s e Picture settings available during PC input are Picture Mode Reset Backlight Picture Brightness and Color Temperature e 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 CineMotion 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 1 Applies an inverse 3 2 pull
2. 5 FAVORITES Press once to display the Favorites menu Press again to exit from the Favorites menu See page 24 for detailed yy information 6 GUIDE 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 TE Continued 19 Button Description 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 XMBrx 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 NV1 See your dealer or www sony com bravia for more information The module may not be available in all regions Press 0 9 to select a channel the channel changes after two seconds Press ENT to change channels immediately Use with 0 9 and ENT to select digital channels For example to enter 2 1 press O0 and ENT 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 Press once to display a frozen image with the current program in a window Press again to fill the screen with the frozen image Press a third time to return to the current program Freeze Frozen pi
3. Speaker Full range 2 mm inches 42 x 150 13 4x 5 7 8 Dimensions with stand mm inches 809 x 584 x 242 31 7 8 x 23 x 9 5 8 without stand mm inches 809 x 542 x 99 31 7 8 x 21 3 8 x4 wall mount hole pattern mm 200 x 200 wall mount screw size M6 length refer to diagram on page 7 Mass with stand kg Ib 15 0 34 0 without stand kg Ib 12 5 28 0 Supplied accessories Remote control RM YD023 1 Size AA batteries 2 Cable holder 1 attached to the Table Top Stand Operating Instructions 1 Quick Setup Guide 1 Warranty Card 1 Safety and Regulatory Booklet 1 Attaching the Table Top Stand 1 Optional accessories Connecting cables Support Belt Kit Wall Mount Bracket and TV Stand see page 2 While the TV is collecting TV Guide data and or during software update the power consumption is less than 30 W s e Optional accessories availability depends on its stock Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 46 Index 0 9 buttons 20 4 3 Default 35 A ACIN 11 Add Digital Channels 37 Advanced Settings 33 Analog CC 38 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 19 Brightness 32 Cc CABLE ANTENNA input 11 CC button 19 CC Display 38 CH button
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5. O To Display TV Guide On Screen Press GUIDE SEARCH EE Nr 1200 no oung and the Restless Victor Fires Michael Soap Victor fires Michael Karen sees Cane ising Li Eric Braeden Melody Thomas Scott Amea Heinle TV14 Guggestive Dialogue A 11 30AM 12 00PM SEBVENWIINOS SHOW e sensema Stil SSR Cope Stl Standing sise cop 7 SACCESSHOTIYWOOdIN Yeoparay INTHE LOOP With E VONTA HERESIES THe unavaa EM Young and the Restiess ALUALU A A Ea maay NCIS ONE LIVES MAN CM D ONENE TUES 8 7c CBS 3 s prets AIGAT Amy ciaren E a A A L EA A A O To Run Initial Setup Again or Auto Program at a Later Time Select the Initial Setup feature from the XMB u or perform the steps described in the Initial Setup section on page 42 To run Auto Program see page 37 HDMI Settings General Setup S 9 Settings Ital Setup 123 O To Add Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as described on page 37 Useful for antenna installations s e 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 e 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 17 peuels bumag Operating the TV Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Insert tw
6. PG French TV Rating 8 ans Young Adult Maximum ratings permitted are United States TV Rating TV 14 MPAA PG 13 Canada English TV Rating 14 French TV Rating 13 ans Custom e If you are not familiar with the parental guideline rating system you should select Child Youth or Young Adult Sets ratings manually U S See page 40 for details Canada See page 40 for details 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 a advanced ratings Clear All Select to clear the downloaded ratings exis Custom Select to customize the Parental Lock with downloadable digital ratings Unrated Allow Allows programs and movies that are broadcasted without a rating sbuljyjas AL BursN Available only when Block Country is set to U S A Os Blocks all programs and movies that are broadcasted without a rating 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 Channel Block Allows you to block specific channels regardless of program ratings The password needs to be set up prior to blocking channels The blocked channel can only be viewe
7. VCR Digital Analog Digital audio Camcorder recorder audio equipment equipment Game A V Receiver Home Theater system s e Refer to the Quick Setup Guide supplied when connecting other equipment to your TV 15 4 Setting Up the Channel List Initial Setup The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn on the TV for the first time Initial Setup Step 1 of 6 Please select a language Language settings will apply to on screen display as well as default audio for digital channels Highlight a choice and press to continue 1 Complete your cable connections refer to the preceding pages and the Quick Setup Guide provided separately before proceeding with the Initial Setup 2 Use 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 3 Follow 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 s e If you select Skip you will be asked to disable Ch
8. e Additional compatible device with TV tuner is required to watch two simultaneous live TV programs Using TV Settings The HOME button allows you to access the TV Home Menu on the XMBru XrossMediaBar as well as a variety of TV features RETURN OPTIONS MENU M DMe ET a ID Product Support The XMB displays the Media Clock Timers Category icons horizontally and available features vertically within the highlighted icon The XMB is shown here with Settings highlighted Media Category Icons mn Adjusting TV Settings es Customize the TV settings with various options Settings i i 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 e You can also select a TV channel using the 0 9 or CH buttons see remote control section on pages 20 and 22 J 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 29 sbum S AL BursN Il Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMBm 1 Press HOME to display the XMB 2 gt Press to select a Media Category icon gory E Available TV T
9. off the fluorescent lamps Some digital cable channels are not being displayed e Certain cable companies have limitations on the broadcast of digital cable channels Check with your cable company for more information e The digital cable channel may be set to Hidden in the Show Hide Channels setting see page 37 Lost password e 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 How to reset the TV to factory settings UONeULIOJU 42410 i Turn on the TV While holding down on the remote control press POWER on the TV The TV will turn itself off then back on again Release WARNING The reset will clear all of your customized settings including the Parental Lock setting TV screen feels warm e Due to the thin profile of this television the heat generated by the LCD panel backlight and supporting electronics will be more noticeable This is normal operation and not a cause for concern 45 Specifications Model KDL 32VL140 System Television system NTSC American TV standard ATSC 8VSB terrestrial ATSC compliant 8VSB QAM on cable ANSI SCTE 07 2000 Does not include CableCARD functionality Channel coverage Analog terrestrial 2 69 Digital terrestrial 2 69 Analog Cable 1 135 Digital Cable 1 135 Pa
10. s remote control gs e The A V receiver cannot be selected from the XMB x 25 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 TV Guide Video Current Logo Window Clock Service Label Service Bar Panel Menu Panel Ad Channel Logo Number SEARCH EX 11 00 rr 12 00 INFO Young and the Restless Victor Fires Michael Soap Victor fires Michael Karen sees cal Info Eng Lily Eric Braeden Melody Thomas Scott Amelia Heinle TV14 Suggestive Dialogue r nto Icon 5 LISTINGS ii Box WED 11 00AM 11 30AM M Time Slot res Tira Banks Steve Wilkos SHOW MFOX Stil Standing Still Standing Cops MFOX Stil Standing Still Standing Cops V NBC 7 MACCESSIHOIIY Wood Neopardy NHS LOOP Within FOGJ Youragrand the Restlass THE Unavailabley L CBS I Young and the Restless Title Unavailabler y ROSE Morning show With Mileand Juliet Maury J Mc 10 MONEWSLIVE 10 AllMy Children y CO 101 MONEWSLIVET 10 AN MY chidren PN S 1 SES AM EST FFep and theBigne NTS aBignBigwvord Title HDTV Show I
11. 22 Channel Block 39 Channel Tuning Keys 41 CineMotion 33 Color 32 Color Temperature 32 COMPONENT IN jack 1080p 1080i 720p 480p 480i 11 Contact Sony 31 Control for HDMI 41 Country 38 Current Time 31 D Device Auto Power Off 41 Device List 41 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL jack 11 Digital CC 38 Digital Rating 39 Display Area 36 DISPLAY button 19 Display Options 38 DMe button 20 DMe SERVICE 11 E Edit Channel Labels 37 English Rating 40 ENT button 20 F Favorites 24 FAVORITES button 19 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 l Info Banner 42 Infrared Receiver IR 23 INPUT button 20 Installing the TV on a wall 7 J JUMP button 22 L Language 42 Light Sensor Described 23 Setting 42 M Manage Inputs 41 Movie Rating 40 MPEG Noise Reduction 32 MTS 34 MUTING button 20 N Noise Reduction 32 O OPTIONS button 21 P P amp 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 Channel 37 Clock Timers 31 Closed Captions CC 38 External Inputs General Setup 42 HDMI Settings 41 Initia
12. 24 Background TV ccccccsseeeesseeesssceeensceessesenseseees 25 Navigating Background TV 25 Using BRAVIA Sync with Control for IDM ics caccesnscesececeeestcessccssccecccecvccsecasascesacectee 25 How to Use TV Guide On Screen 26 Using P amp P and PIP Features 28 To Enter P amp P and PIP 28 To Change Inputs or Channels P amp P 28 To Change Channels PIP 28 To Exit from P amp P and PIP Lc 28 Using TV Settings Media Category Icons 29 amp Adjusting TV Settings eee 29 CY Watching TV 29 Accessing External Inputs ee 29 Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB this ccevtssitessecenecccstevendsvcrvscesvecncencisasertebenued 30 TV Settings Descriptions 31 Product Support 31 Clock Timers Settings 31 a Picture Settings eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 32 24 Sound Settings 34 Q Screen Settings 0 eee 35 Channel Settings 37 Closed Captions CC Settings 38 Parental Lock Settings 38 45 External Inputs Settings 41 amp HDMI Settings 41 General Setup Settings eee 42 TG Initial Setup 42 Other Information Customer Support United States http www sony com tvsupport Canada http www sony ca support On line Registration United States http productregistration sony com C
13. 37 5 75 VESA 720 x 400 31 5 70 VGA T 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 4 60 VESA 1 280 x 768 47 8 60 VESA 1 280 x 768 60 3 75 1 360 x 768 47 7 60 VESA SXGA 1 280 x 1 024 64 0 60 VESA HDTV 1 920 x 1 080 67 5 60 CEA 861 This TV s PC input does not support Sync on Green or The 1080p timing when applied to the HDMI input Composite Syne will be treated as a video timing and not PC timing UE TV SPC YOA imp t doesnot s pp ri interlaced This affects Picture settings Wide Mode settings signals and PIP function To view PC content set Picture e Your PC must s t f the above PC input ee eee Mode to Custom Wide Mode to Full and signals to display on the television A j Display Area to Full Pixel 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 14 Other Equipment Blu ray Digital Personal Disc Player DVD satellite Digital Audio computer PS3 player receiver cable box system papers Buinen Rear of TV S VIDEO CABLE ANTENNA
14. 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 Ce e This feature is not available when using the TV Guide On Screen system 37 sburyes AL Buisn 2 Closed Captions CC Settings CC Display This option allows you to view Closed Captions CC On Enables CC Display Off Disables CC Display On with Muting Automatically displays closed captions when the TV is muted Analog CC For the basic analog EIA 608 closed caption options CC1 CC2 Displays a printed version of the dialogue or sound effects of a CC3 CC4 program Should be set to CC1 for most programs Text1 Text2 Displays network station information presented using either half or Text3 Text4 the whole screen if available Digital CC For 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 Options Customize the Closed Captions CC displays with Text Character Size Character Style Character Color Character Opacity Edge Type Edge Color Background Color and Background Opacity e Closed Captions CC can be turned On Off or On with Muting directly by pressing CC on the remote control a3 Parental Lock Settings The Parental Lock feature allows you to block programs according to their content and rating levels a
15. 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 Shown with Component Connection CATV Satellite antenna cable Rear of TV HD cable box HD satellite box COMPONENT LINE OUT VDEO OUT AUDIO R red AUDIO L white PR red PB blue Y green lt Component video cable Audio cable Continued 13 peuels Buma9 PC Use the TV as a monitor for your PC by connecting a HD15 to HD15 cable as shown below This TV can also be connected to a PC with a DVI or HDMI output Refer to the separate Quick Setup Guide Rear of TV e HD15 HD15 cable analog RGB Audio cable stereo mini plugs Ce Connect the PC IN jack to the PC using an HD15 e If the PC is connected to the TV and no signal has been HD15 cable with ferrite core analog RGB and audio input from the PC for more than 30 seconds the TV cable see page 11 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 aes fal x Vertical Horizontal Vertical Standard Pixel Line frequency kHz frequency Hz VGA 640 x 480 31 5 60 VGA 640 x 480
16. Service Bar You can search for programs using the following options KEYWORD ALPHABETICAL MOVIES SPORTS CHILDREN EDUCATIONAL NEWS VARIETY SERIES and HDTV Press then press to highlight your search option Press to narrow your search Press when you found the program If the program is airing now press to watch Keyword search Keyword search can be done by type category or subcategory of a program Highlight SEARCH on the Service Bar press then press to highlight KEYWORD Press again or press OPTIONS to display Keyword Options in the Panel Menu Select new search to narrow your search by type category or subcategory by pressing Customizing the TV Guide On Screen system settings Highlight SETUP on the Service Bar then press to highlight the available options to customize your system settings You can change system settings change channel display change default options display setup progress and diagnostics information Change channel display Highlight SETUP on the Service Bar then press to highlight the Change channel display then press Highlight a channel then press OPTIONS to display the Grid Options Make the changes using and or 0 9 buttons When the changes are made select done and press The Grid Options can also be used to re sort the channel display numerically Display the Grid Options and select re sort numerically then press Confirm your numericall
17. an HDMI jack also connect an Audio cable between the PC and R AUDIO L jack 5 DMe This USB port is for service only unless you are connecting the optional BRAVIA SERVICE external module DMe 6 DIGITAL AUDIO Connects to the optical audio input of your digital audio equipment that is PCM Dolby OUT OPTICAL Digital compatible 7 AUDIO OUT VAR Connects to the left and right audio input jacks of your analog audio equipment You can FIX use these outputs to listen to your TV s audio through your stereo system 8 CABLE RF input that connects to your cable or VHF UHF antenna ANTENNA 9 AC power cord Connects to your power source Plug the cord into the nearest wall outlet Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories 11 3 Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF UHF Antenna System 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 e 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 Cable or
18. bands on left and right sides of the screen Programs broadcast in HD formats 720p and 10801 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 e 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 Certain programs on DVD or other digital sources display a loss of detail especially during fast motion or dark scenes e 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 Remote control does not operate e To determine if the problem is with the remote control or not press a button on the TV e Check the polarity of the batteries or replace the batteries e Point the remote control at the remote control sensor located at the front of the TV Keep the remote control sensor area clear from obstacles e Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your remote control operation try turning
19. circulation is blocked 7 1 Ces 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 e Do not expose the screen to direct illumination or sunlight e Use spot lighting directed down from the ceiling or cover the windows that face the screen with opaque drapery e Install the TV in a room where the floor and walls are not of a reflective material e 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 Bundling the Connecting Cables You can bundle the connecting cables as illustrated below Do not bundle the AC power cord with other connecting cables Securing the TV 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 O Secure the TV to a wall and or stand O Do not allow children to play or climb on furniture and TV sets O Avoid placing or hanging items on the TV O Never install the TV on e slippery unstable and or uneven surfaces e furniture that can easily be used as steps s
20. level see page 42 Noisy picture e Make sure that the antenna is connected using a 75 ohm coaxial cable Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cords e To avoid TV interference make sure to use an undamaged antenna cable Blurry picture Poor color e 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 No sound Noisy sound No sound Good picture e 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 e When using HDMI input with Super Audio CD or DVD Audio DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Optical may not provide an audio signal e 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 Audio noise e Make sure that the antenna is connected using a 75 ohm coaxial cable e Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cords e To avoid TV interference make sure to use an undamaged antenna cable No Audio or L
21. 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 Adding to Favorites 1 While tuned to a channel or input you wish to add press OPTIONS 2 Press 4 to highlight Add to Favorites and press Removing from Favorites 1 While tuned to the channel or input you wish to remove press OPTIONS 2 Press to highlight Remove from Favorites and press s e Auto Program will clear your TV channels from Favorites see pages 16 and 37 e Initial Setup will return your Favorites to factory default settings see page 42 24 Background TV Background TV displays images of current video on your TV that are similar to a screen saver Background TV is available from the CABLE ANTENNA and Composite inputs Navigating Background TV Tune to one of the inputs listed above Press OPTIONS Highlight Background TV and press Highlight a theme and press gt The TV will display the current channel or input using the selected Background TV theme kOND Latta X 5 Press RETURN to exit the Background TV and return to the current channel or input gt 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
22. stream is available from the broadcaster an Screen Settings Wide Mode Wide Zoom Fills the screen with minimum distortion Normal Displays the 4 3 picture in its original aspect ratio when the original source is 4 3 Full Enlarges the picture horizontally to fill the screen when the original E source is 4 3 When the original source is 16 9 High definition c source select this mode to display the 16 9 picture in its original size S H Stretch Enlarges the picture horizontally to fill the screen when the original Q source is 16 9 It is useful for HD channels with 4 3 content q Zoom Select to enlarge the picture horizontally and vertically to fill the o screen while maintaining the aspect ratio ay 8 e Wide Mode can also be accessed by pressing WIDE on the remote control e See WIDE button description on page 22 for accessing the Wide Mode e Normal is available with 480i or 480p sources only H Stretch is only available with 720p 1080i 1080p and 1080 24p sources Auto Wide On Automatically changes Wide Mode setting based upon content If frequent screen changes are disturbing to you select Off Off Turns off the Auto Wide option Choose a Wide Mode from the Wide Mode option 4 3 Default Wide Zoom Enlarges the 4 3 picture to fill the 16 9 screen displaying as much of Select the default screen the original image as possible mode to use for 4 3 Normal Displays the 4 3 picture in its original aspect
23. to Favorites See page 24 a Remove from Favorites gt MTS See page 34 x Alternate Audio See page 35 lt Digital Rating See page 39 Background TV See page 25 Device Control See page 41 xs 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 VOL CH 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 MUTING JUMP SONY Continued 21 Button Description Press repeatedly to cycle through the available Wide Mode settings Wide Zoom Normal Full H Stretch Zoom The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen settings see pages 35 and 36 Changing the Wide Screen Mode 4 3 Original source Standard definition source 16 9 Original source High definition source KE 4 O NT 3 Wide Zoom X X a e This mode is not available mal Normal Full KA ECE QE H Stretch H Stretch This mode is not available Fo x Zoom Zoom KAK p I e Normal
24. 4 114 464 11 1 Operating Instructions KDL 32VL140 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 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 fully inserted O Operate the TV only on 120 V AC Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model KDL 32VL140 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 equipment 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 instructio
25. A input HDMI Settings HDMI inputs of this TV will recognize and communicate with other Sony equipment equipped with Control for HDMI function Control for HDMI On Off feature allows your TV to communicate with other equipment that supports Control for HDMI function Device Auto Power Off Select On to have your connected equipment with Control for HDMI function to power off automatically when the TV is turned off Select Off to disable this function This feature is available when Control for HDMI 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 List Displays a list of equipment with Control for HDMI function connected to the TV Press OPTIONS while the equipment supporting Control for HDMI 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 41 sbum S AL buisn I ay General Setup Settings Language Select the language of your choice from English Espa ol and Fran ais to be used for displaying all the on screen settings Info Banner Displays the program name and the program information such as pr
26. Bar e External Inputs cable satellite VCR DVD players or other optional equipment can also be selected from the Category Object Bar from the External Inputs Your BRAVIA TV is Energy Star Compliant It meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the EPA and US Department of Energy ENERGY STAR is a Z gt joint program of these government agencies designed to promote energy efficient att products and practices ENERGY STAR D e When the TV is initially set up it is designed to stay within the Energy Star guidelines e Changes to certain features settings and functionalities of this TV i e TV guide Picture Sound Light Sensor Power Savings can slightly change the power consumption Depending upon such changed settings the power consumption may increase which possibly could exceed the limits required for the Energy Star qualification This manual is for the 32 class BRAVIA KDL VL140 model with screen size measured diagonally The 32 class has a 31 5 inch viewable image size measured diagonally Getting Started 1 Installing the TV This TV can be mounted on a wall using a Wall Preparation for Table Top Stand Mount Bracket or placed on a TV stand each sold Follow the assembling steps required to place on a separately This section will explain TV stand e How to carry the TV 1 Remove the Table Top Stand and screws from e Preparation for a Table Top stand the carton The screws can be found in the
27. 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 order for the TV to communicate with other Control for HDMI enabled equipment See page 41 for information on how to set up this TV s Control for HDMI function For 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 sainjeay un 6uliojdxz e Automatically turn off the connected equipment when you turn off the TV e The TV will automatically turn on and select the respective HDMI input through the connected equipment is turned on by One Touch Play e Equipment listed under the External Inputs on the XMB 4 will turn on automatically when selected see pages 5 and 29 e 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 e Turning on the A V receiver when the TV is turned on e Automatically switching to the audio output of the A V receiver s attached speakers e Adjusting the volume and muting of the A V receiver with the TV
28. Light Sensor is set to On PC Power Management 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 1 23 Initial Setup If you missed the Initial Setup when you first connected the TV or if you want to scan all receivable channels select Initial Setup Follow the instructions on the screen Some settings such as Picture Adjustments Sound Adjustments and Parental Lock will not be affected by this Initial Setup If you wish to return your TV to factory settings please see the Troubleshooting section on page 45 Ce e Favorite channel list will be cleared each time you run the Initial Setup 42 Other Information Troubleshooting If you have questions service needs or require technical assistance related to the use of your Sony TV please visit our website or call one of the following numbers http www sony com tvsupport for US Support http www sony ca support for Canadian Support 1 800 222 SONY 7669 for US Support 1 877 899 SONY 7669 for Canadian Support Condition Explanation Solution No picture No picture Check the Power Saving settings see page 42 Cannot receive any channels e Make sure the power cord is connected securel
29. V Guide On Select inputs from settings and Screenand CTRL HDMI Control for HDMI features are available Video 1 3 listed under channels are Component 1 2 the Settings listed under HDMI 1 4 icon the TV icon PC under the External Inputs icon Press 4 to move within the Category Object Bar The Category Object Bar shown below is for Settings tO Product Support page 31 vie Clock Timers page 31 ene Sound page 34 z Screen page 35 Channel page 37 i Closed Captions CC page 38 Parental Lock page 38 External Inputs page 41 HDMI Settings page 41 General Setup page 42 Z5 Initial Setup page 42 4 Press when desired item is highlighted 5 Press or to select the highlighted item RETURN 6 O Press RETURN or HOME to exit 30 TV Settings Descriptions Product Support Contact Sony Sony 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 to display the diagnostics information for the current signal Software Update Press to view the current software version and check for software updates Press to choose the new version and press to start the software update The Broadcast Download se
30. VHF UHF or VHF only 75 ohm coaxial cable f e Rear of TV CABLE ANTENNA Cable System and VHF UHF Antenna System Use an optional A B RF switch not supplied to switch between the cable and over the air antenna programming as indicated below A B RF switch Cable gt Antenna f gt 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 Rear of TV D CABLE ANTENNA 12 HD Cable Box HD Satellite Box 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 HDMI cable CATV Satellite antenna cable HD cable box HD satellite box HbA MOT Shown with DVI Connection CATV Satellite antenna cable DVI to HDMI Rear of TV cable C HD cable box Z HD satellite box J i R R AUDIO L lauo ClO LT A AUDIO R red 4 AUDIO L white Audio cable s e If the equipment has a DVI jack and not an HDMI jack connect the DVI jack to the HDMI
31. anada http www sonystyle ca registration Welcome to the World of BRAVIA Thank you for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA 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 e Over the air broadcasting via HD quality antenna e HD cable subscription e HD satellite subscription e Blu ray Disc 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 E 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 D 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 and standard definition signals are transmitted with diff
32. annel Tuning Keys to avoid accidental input change while using an external input see page 41 for details 16 e 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 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 amp Initial Setup Step 6 of 6 Initial Setup is complete This TV features an electronic program guide Select to begin the TV Guide setup Next you will see a confirmation screen with instructions on how to acquire the TV Guide On Screen service e The service is free of charge e Your TV acquires program listing information while your TV is turned off e Allow 24 hours some areas may take longer for the TV to fully receive the program listing information e 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
33. are ready to attach the Table Top Stand Keep the screws away from small children For details on how to use the Wall Mount Bracket compatible with your model visit www sony com accessories Or call 1 800 488 7669 for United States 1 877 899 7669 for Canada Follow the simple steps below to remove the Table Top Stand 1 Unplug the AC power cord and disconnect all the cables from the TV 2 Secure the Mounting Hook to the rear of the TV 3 Adjust the angle of the Mounting Hook 4 Remove the screws on the rear of the TV see below Do not remove any other screws from the TV 5 When 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 Continued 7 peuels Burner 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 Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below 41 F 5 C Installed with stand AN Finches fo 30 cm 2 3 g inches 4inches 10 cm N 4 inches 6 cm 10 cm i Leave at least this much space around the set Installed on the wall 117 8 inches 30 cm 4 inches 4 inches 10cm N 4 10 cm Leave at least this much space around the set Never install the TV set as follows Air circulation is blocked Air
34. con e 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 To Do This Do This View TV Guide Press 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 Find a program to watch Use 4 e to highlight a program The CH buttons can be used to page up down through the listings The program information will appear in the Info Box Press to tune to the highlighted program 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 repeatedly to access the Service Bar Use shortcuts Shortcuts allow viewing of listings for a different time slot or jumping to a channel of your choice Enter a number using 0 9 buttons while LISTINGS on the Service Bar is highlighted The Panel Menu will appear as soon as you enter a number Complete entering the number in the Shortcuts The entered number will determine the channel or listing hours ahead or back to view the program Press to make your selection 26 To Do This Do This Search program Press to highlight SEARCH on
35. cture Current program Press the to move the small window showing current program to a different location on the screen Ce e With the Freeze feature active some features are unavailable e While the Freeze feature is active pressing HOME will deactivate Freeze and display the XMBm RETURN HOME DISPLAY SLEEP POWER BRAVIA Sync ali lt PLAY PAUSE b i Aa La n gt gt SYNC MENU STOP THEATER 9 DMe 0 9 ENT HO DMe BETTER 0 119 VOL 113 MUTING 114 POWER 5 FREEZE MUTING JUMP INPUT Press to display the list of External Inputs and TV mode Press repeatedly to toggle through the inputs s See page 41 on setting up the External Inputs labels t 4 4 gt Press 4 F to move focus highlight Press to select confirm an item 20 Button Description OPTIONS DISPLAY SLEEP 6 POWER BRAVIA Sync lt a PLAY PAUSE im lt lt gt gt SYNC MENU STOP THEATER FAVORITES FREEZE INPUT OPTIONS MENU 1D Mex RE WIDE 000 000 Press to display a list of convenient functions and menu shortcuts The OPTIONS menu items vary based on current input and content Menu Item Reference Page Picture Adjustments See page 32 Sound Adjustments See page 34 P amp P or PIP See page 28 Exit P amp P or Exit PIP See page 28 Speakers See page 34 o Audio Swap See page 28 8 Screen See page 36 Add
36. d by entering the correct password To View a Blocked Channel Press ENT when tuned to the blocked channel then enter the password Continued 39 Custom Rating System Chart For Country selection of U S A Movie Rating G All children and general audience PG Parental guidance suggested PG 13 Parental guidance for children under 13 R Restricted viewing parental guidance is suggested for ages under 17 NC 17 and X No one 17 or under allowed TV Rating Age Based Ratings Block programs by their Tyy rating content or both All children TV Y7 Directed to children age 7 and older TV G General audience TV PG Parental guidance suggested TV 14 Parents strongly cautioned TV MA Mature audience only Content Based Ratings FV Fantasy violence Suggestive dialogue Strong language Sexual situations Violence D L S V gs To ensure maximum blocking capability set the Age Based Ratings For Country selection of Canada 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 adults U S A Rating See TV Rating un
37. der U S A for details 40 a External Inputs Settings Manage Inputs Follow the steps below to customize your input menu for easy recognition when the INPUT button is pressed or when selecting an input from the XMBm Press to highlight your input selection 2 Press to set Enable setting to either Always or Auto Always option will display this input in the input menu at all times With the Auto option the input with connected icon will only appear when external equipment is connected and or an HDMI signal is present Some external equipment may not be detected automatically 3 To assign your own label to the input press gt to highlight the label option then press 4 to choose a name of the equipment that is connected to this input s e 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 Enabled Select to allow the TV to exit from the external input and return to a TV channel when pressing the tuning keys Disabled Select to disable the tuning keys during external input mode and prevent unintentionally exiting the external input e Useful for applications that do not have a connection to the CABLE ANTENN
38. down process along with motion estimation to obtain the smoothest picture quality and reduces artifacts of moving images Select for standard use Auto 2 Applies only the inverse 3 2 pull down process Picture movement will be similar to the original film Off Turns off CineMotion The CineMotion feature can be set separately for each input except PC IN sbuljyjasg AL bursn Game Mode Select 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 Photo Optimizer Sets the picture settings to optimize the image quality of video moving pictures or photo still image content Feature is only available for 1080i p excluding 1080 24p content connected to the Component or HDMI input Video A The 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 Video Select to set the picture settings for video Photo Select to set the picture settings for photos s e Game Mode and Video Photo Optimizer features are not available when Theater Mode is set to On 33 Ou Sound Settings Available Sound settings depend on the Speakers setting Sound Adjustments Sound Mode Dynamic Enhanc
39. driver is used set the torque to tighten at approximately 1 5 N m 15 Kgf cm Preparation for Wall Mount Bracket W W 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 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 use the screws supplied with the Wall Mount Bracket when attaching the mounting hooks to the TV set The supplied M6 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 M6 screw supplied with the Wall Mount Bracket Mounting Hook Rear of the TV set e The TV 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 e Be sure to store the unused screws and Table Top Stand in a safe place until you
40. e Preparation for a Wall Mount Bracket accessory bag e Installation against a wall or enclosed area For product protection and safety reasons e Bundling the connecting cables Sony strongly recommends that you use the e Securing the TV screws provided with the TV Carrying the TV Be sure to follow these guidelines to protect your property 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 carrying the TV place your hand as illustrated and hold it securely Do not subject the TV to shocks vibration or excessive force Table Top Stand 2 Place the Table Top Stand on a level and stable surface e Lift the TV by placing your palm directly underneath the panel but do not e squeeze the speaker grill area e place your fingers in the groove above the 3 Gently slide the TV unit onto the neck of the speaker grill area Table Top Stand and align the screw holes e put stress on the LCD panel i yay D ay Ray yA NP SW ee e Do not lift the TV from the bottom center s x 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 4 Use the supplied screws to attach the TV unit to the Table Top Stand refer to the Attaching the Table Top Stand flyer aa If an electric screw
41. e TV is turned off For details see page 31 Timer and page 42 Picture Off 4 STANDBY LED Lights up in red when your TV is in PC standby mode If the LED blinks in red continuously this may indicate that the TV needs servicing see contacting Sony information on the back cover o IR Infrared Receives IR signals from the remote control Do not put Receiver anything near the sensor as its function may be affected 6 POWER Lights up in green when the TV is turned on LED 23 AL eu Bunesado p Exploring Fun Features Favorites With Favorites you can manage and customize your preferred TV channels External Inputs and Background TV themes for easy access Displaying Favorites Press FAVORITES Cable Box Saved channel Background TV Recently viewed Saved channel or external input channels and inputs or external input s 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 Navigating Favorites 1 Press to move between saved selections in a carousel like fashion 2 When the recently viewed channels and inputs are highlighted press to toggle between them 3 To tune to an item highlight its icon and press To clear your recently viewed channels and inputs
42. e World of BRAVIA The Four Steps to a Full HD Experience Set Sound Source and Setup sssss1221 4 Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio 4 TV Home Menu XMB XrossMediaBar 5 Getting Started 1 Installing the TV ss 6 Carrying the TV 6 Preparation for Table Top Stand 6 Preparation for Wall Mount Bracket 7 When Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area 8 Bundling the Connecting Cables 8 Securing the TV 9 2 Locating Inputs and Outputs 008 10 3 Connecting the TV 12 Cable System or VHF UHF Antenna SYSTEM oetra raaa a E signes 12 Cable System and VHF UHF Antenna System 12 HD Cable Box HD Satellite Box 12 PCs tendent as 14 Other Equipment 15 4 Setting Up the Channel List Initial Setup 16 Operating the TV Inserting Batteries into the Remote elainn o Pa E ET 18 When Using the Remote Control 0 08 18 TV Controls 5trrsiestesssrssnnsssennses 18 Remote Control Button Description 19 Indicators is ee 23 Quick Setup Guide separate volume Provides a variety of optional equipment connection diagrams Li Exploring Fun Features Favorites ns rnnrnrennsnnennnnnne 24 Displaying Favorites 24 Navigating Favorites 24 Adding to Favorites 24 Removing from Favorites aeee
43. eo and audio output jacks on your A V equipment s e If you have mono equipment connect its audio output jack to the TV s L MONO audio input jack COMPONENT IN peels Buys g Connects to your equipment s component video YPsPr and audio L R jacks 1 2 1080p 1080i 720p 480p 480i L AUDIO R 3 PC IN Connects to a personal computer s video and audio output connector see page 14 Can RGB AUDIO also be connected to other analog RGB equipment See PC Input Signal Reference Chart on page 14 for the signals that can be displayed 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 If the picture is noisy flickering or not clear adjust Phase and Pitch of Screen settings on page 36 4 HDMI IN 1 2 3 HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface 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 HDMI IN 4 If the equipment has a DVI jack and not an HDMI jack connect the DVI jack to the R AUDIO L 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 e Be sure to use only an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo e When connecting a DVI equipped PC to
44. erent 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 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 PO eee TV Home Menu XMBm XrossMediaBar The XMB is an 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 XMBrm DISPLAY SLEEP POWER ud Product Support WIA Sync BRA a l PLAY PAUSE b i ji gt n gt gt j Clock Timers SYNC MENU STOP THEATER a EE i Media Category Bar CC FAVORITES FREEZE ns E g INPUT OPTIONS Category Object Bar From the horizontal Media Category Bar you can control e Settings timer picture sound screen and other options see page 31 for customization options e TV Channels TV Guide On Screen and available channels are displayed on the vertical Category Object
45. es treble and bass Standard Standard sound optimized for home use Clear Voice Suitable for spoken dialog Reset Resets the current settings to the default values Treble Increases or decreases higher pitched sounds Bass Increases or decreases lower pitched sounds Balance Emphasizes left or right speaker balance Surround S FORCE Provides a virtual surround sound experience Front Surround made possible using just two front speakers Off Select for normal stereo or mono reception Voice Zoom 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 Sound Booster 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 s e Only available when in Standard mode Steady Sound Select On to stabilize the volume across all programs and commercials Select Off to disable this feature 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 MTS Enjoy stereo bilingual and mono programs Stereo F
46. ewing film based content Most suitable for viewing in a theater like environment Custom Allows you to store your preferred settings For Photo Photo Vivid For enhancing contrast and sharpness Photo Standard For standard viewing select for home use Photo Original Images resemble the printed pictures from your photo album Photo Custom Allows you to store your preferred settings For PC Timings Video This option is available for PC timing HDMI or PC input signal to enhance the video shown on the screen Text This option is available for PC timing HDMI or PC input signal to enhance the text shown on the screen Ce e 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 Reset Resets the current settings to the default values Backlight Brightens or darkens the backlight Picture Increases or decreases picture contrast Brightness Brightens or darkens the picture Color Increases or decreases color intensity Hue Increases or decreases the green tones Color Temperature Cool Gives the white colors a bluish tint White adjustment Neutral Gives the white colors a neutral tint Warm 1 2 Gives the white colors a reddish tint Ce e The option Warm 1 2 is not available for Vivid and Photo Vivid
47. f a standard definition picture s e Vertical Size is available only when Wide Mode is set to Wide Zoom or Zoom for standard definition channels Screen settings for PC timings and HDMI PC PC input differ from all other input modes and are shown below Auto Adjust Select Yes to start the auto adjust for the PC input Reset Resets the settings to the default values Phase Adjust after Pitch to fine tune overall sharpness Pitch Adjust uneven sharpness on screen the PC input Signal Reference Chart see page 14 H Center Allows you to move the position of the picture horizontally left and right V Center Allows you to move the position of the picture vertically up and down Wide Mode Normal Select to display the picture in its original resolution and aspect ratio Full 1 Select to enlarge the picture to fill the screen while maintaining its original aspect ratio Full 2 Select to enlarge the picture to fill the screen ce e Wide Mode can also be accessed by pressing WIDE on the remote control e See WIDE button description on page 22 for accessing Wide Mode gs e Phase and Pitch options are not available with PC signal connected to HDMI input 36 os Channel Settings Signal Type Cable For receiving cable channels via cable TV provider Antenna For receiving signal via over the air antenna You should run Auto Program after changing the Signa
48. ide International Inc and or its subsidiaries Gemstar TV Guide International Inc and or its related affiliates are not in any way liable for the accuracy or availability of the program schedule information or other data in the TV Guide On Screen system and cannot guarantee service availability in your area In no event shall Gemstar TV Guide International Inc 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 Blu ray Disc is a trademark BRAVIA and BRAVIA S Force BRAVIA Sync a DMe 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 Hg GH DEFINITION TELEVISION NERGY 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 eiae org Contents Welcome to th
49. is available with 480i or 480p sources only e H Stretch is only available with 720p 1080i 1080p and 1080 24p sources Changing the Wide Screen Mode for PC Timing Incoming PC signal Incoming PC signal ORO Cy ow 800 x 600 Q 1 280 x 768 CA 4 4 Normal Normal D O eme EU Jd RCA Full 1 Full 1 TH lt KA Full 2 Full 2 RS ks EX A Press to scan through channels To scan quickly through channels press and hold down either DISPLAY SLEEP POWER Li BRAVIA Sync dist PLAY PAUSE I we lt lt 2 T gt gt SYNCMENU STOP THEATER LI CC FAVORITES FREEZE GUIDE INPUT RETURN OPTIONS ENTER HOME DMe JS a a 0 1 a 2 90 MUTING JUMP 21 CH Press to jump back and forth between two channels The TV alternates between the current channel and the last channel that was selected 22 Indicators ao fl PIC OFF TIMER STANDBY Item Description 1 Speaker Outputs the audio signal 2 Light Sensor Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly see page 42 for details Do not put anything near the sensor and the nearby general area as shown above as its function may be affected 3 PIC OFF TIMER LED Lights up in green when the Picture Off feature is activated Lights up in orange when the timer is set When the timer is set this LED will remain lit even if th
50. l Setup 42 Parental Lock 38 Picture 32 Product Support 31 Screen 35 Sound 34 Sharpness 32 Show Hide Channels 37 Signal Diagnostics 31 Signal Type 37 SLEEP button 19 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 Troubleshooting 43 45 TV Auto Power On 41 TV Guide On Screen 26 TV Rating 40 U U S A Rating 40 Unrated 39 V V Center 86 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 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 For United States http www sony com tvsupport or to speak with a support representative 1 800 222 SONY 7669 For Canada http www sony ca support or to speak with a support representative 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 On line Registration Available Be sure to register your TV United States Canada http productregistration sony com http Awww sonystyle ca registration A s III http www sony net
51. l Type setting Auto Program 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 2 Select OK to start Auto Program When Auto Program is completed the screen will display the number of channels found 3 Press RETURN to exit Auto Program s e Running Auto Program will clear the Favorites channel list for the current signal type e If you run Auto Program again previously scanned channels will be overwritten with the newly scanned channels Add Digital Channels Select to add digital channels Be sure to have the Signal Type option selected appropriately for the signal source Useful for antenna installations Show Hide Channels Allows you to show or hide channels when you surf with the CH button or in the TV channel list on the XMBrm Press to scroll through the channels until you highlight the channel to show or hide 2 Press to select Shown or Hidden To show or hide more channels repeat steps 1 2 s e Hidden channels can be accessed by entering the channel number with 0 9 buttons on the remote control Edit Channel Labels Assigns labels such as station call letters to channel numbers Press to scroll through the channel numbers Then press to select the channel number to assign a label 2 Press to scroll through the label characters A Z 0
52. nd block channels regardless of the programs Password is necessary in setting up blocking s 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 Password Use 0 9 button on the remote control to enter a four digit password The first time the password is created you must re enter it again to confirm the password Password set message will appear on the screen upon confirmation 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 Country Select 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 38 Rating Off Turns off Parental Lock No programs are blocked from viewing based on their ratings Child Ratings permitted are United States TV Rating TV Y TV G MPAA G Canada English TV Rating C G French TV Rating G Youth Maximum ratings permitted are United States TV Rating TV PG MPAA PG Canada English TV Rating
53. nel system LCD Liquid Crystal Display Panel Speaker output 10W 10W Input Output jacks CABLE ANTENNA 75 ohm external terminal for RF inputs VIDEO IN 1 2 3 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 Typical 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 1080i 1080p AUDIO 500 mVrms Typical Impedance 47 kilohms HDMI IN 1 2 3 4 HDMI Video 480i 480p 720p 1080i 1080p 1080 24p Audio Two channel linear PCM 32 44 1 and 48 kHz 16 20 and 24bits Dolby Digital AUDIO HDMI IN 4 only 500 mVrms Typical Impedance 47 kilohms AUDIO OUT 500 mVrms typical DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM Dolby Digital optical signal OPTICAL PC IN D sub 15 pin analog RGB 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms positive See the PC Input Signal Reference Chart on page 14 PC AUDIO INPUT Stereo mini jack 500 mVrms Typical Impedance 47 kilohms Power and others Power requirement 120 V AC 60 Hz Power consumption in use 160 W in standby All models less than 0 1 W Screen size inches measured diagonally 31 5 32 class Display resolution 1 920 dots horizontal x 1 080 lines vertical
54. ns 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 For Customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 CAUTION Use the following Sony TVs only with the following WALL MOUNT BRACKET or TV stand Sony TV Model No KDL 32VL140 Sony Wall Mount Bracket Model Suen No Sony TV Stand Model SU FL71M No 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 the specified TV Be sure to subcontract the installation to a Sony dealer or licensed c
55. o size AA batteries supplied by matching and on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment of the remote control Push to open When Using the Remote Control cie 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 the 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 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 boj W W Ww corresponding buttons on the remote CJ C4 L VOLUME J l BOWER control See descriptions on the next page 18 Remote Control Button Description DISPLAY SLEEP POWER a a PLAY PAUSE gt II SYNC MENU STOP THEATER RETURN OPTIONS MENU HOME DMex PICTURE WIDE 000 900 292 MUTING JUMP SONY e The 5 PLAY and CH buttons have a tactile dot Use them as a reference when operating the TV Button Description 1 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 informa
56. ogram title and program rating if available from the broadcaster Select the amount of program information to display when tuning Small Select to display minimal channel and program information Medium Select to display channel and program information Large Select to display detailed channel and program information gs Info Banner appears on the screen each time the channel is changed or when DISPLAY on the remote control is pressed Home Menu Scrolling Adjust the navigation speed through menu items Standard Select to scroll quickly with buttons Mode 1 Select to scroll slowly with buttons Mode 2 Select to scroll individually with repeated button press Power Saving Reduces the power consumption by adjusting the backlight brightness This also enhances the black level Select from Off Low High and Picture Off Ce e While Picture Off is set pressing VOL or MUTING buttons will not disable this function Press other buttons to disable it Light Sensor 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 s e 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
57. ontractor 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 Licensing Information Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface 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 from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories In 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 Inc and is 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 Gu
58. or stereo reception when viewing a TV program broadcast in stereo Auto SAP Automatically switches the TV to second audio programs when a SAP signal is received If no SAP signal is present the TV remains in Stereo mode Mono For mono reception Use to reduce noise during weak stereo broadcasts s e MTS is available only for analog programs MTS can also be accessed by pressing OPTIONS on the remote control Speakers TV Speakers Select to use the TV speakers for audio Audio System Select this option if you wish to use an external audio system for the TV sound By selecting this option you are disabling the TV speakers 34 Audio Out Easy control of volume adjustment Fixed Select to fix the audio output and allow you to adjust the volume with your audio system s remote control The TV s remote control s VOL and MUTING buttons have no effect on the Audio Out Variable Select to control the volume of your TV s speakers or audio system with your TV s remote control s 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
59. ories e For Canada call 1 877 899 7669 Anchor the TV to the Wall Use the hardware listed below not supplied e Two M6 x 10 12 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 e 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 9 2 Locating Inputs and Outputs Rear of TV VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN pi 2 CABLE ANTENNA Side Panel HDMI 3 4 s e This TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of 1 920 dots x 1 080 lines e An HDMI or Component video YPsPr connection is required to view 480i 480p 720p 1080i and 1080p video formats 1080 24p is available only with HDMI connection 10 Item Description _ m VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO VIDEO IN 2 3 VIDEO L MONO AUDIO R 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 vid
60. ow Audio with Home Theater System e Press THEATER for BRAVIA Sync activated Theater System see page 25 Set Speakers to Audio System in the Sound settings see page 34 e Set Audio Out to Fixed in the Sound settings see page 35 BRAVIA Sync Cannot find connected BRAVIA Sync HDMI device e 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 Second A V receiver is not listed on the Device List Only one A V receiver may be used with the BRAVIA Sync and Control for HDMI functions at one time see page 41 PC Input No picture No signal e Confirm the PC is correctly connected to the TV with either the PC IN with an HD15 cable or with the HDMI IN e 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 Verify PC Power Management is activated see page 42 e Verify the PC is not in standby or hibernation mode Poor Picture e Adjust the resolution see page 14 e Adjust Pitch and Phase General Wide Mode changes automatically 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 wi
61. ponent HDMI or PC 2 Press to highlight P amp P or PIP and press P amp P Supported Inputs In main window In sub window Video 1 2 3 TV channel Component 1 2 CABLE HDMI IN 1 2 3 4 ANTENNA except PC timing PIP Supported Inputs In main window In sub window PC TV channel HDMI IN 1 2 3 4 PC timing CABLE ANTENNA s To swap audio in P amp P mode use the button to swap the highlight between the Main Window and Sub Window To swap audio in PIP mode press OPTIONS then press to highlight Audio Swap e For compatible PC Timings refer to the PC Input Signal Reference Chart see page 14 To Change Inputs or Channels P amp P Press to highlight the window to change for P amp P e In the main window press INPUT to select an input to watch e In the sub window change the channel by pressing CH entering the channel number using the 0 9 numeric buttons or pressing JUMP to switch to the previously viewed channel To Change Channels PIP You can change the channel of the sub window by pressing CH entering the channel number using the 0 9 numeric buttons or pressing JUMP to switch to the previously viewed channel To Exit from P amp P and PIP 1 Press OPTIONS 2 Press to highlight Exit P amp P or Exit PIP depends on the mode you are in and press to exit gd You may also press RETURN while in these features to exit
62. ratio sources Full Select to enlarge the 4 3 picture horizontally only to fill the screen Zoom Select to enlarge the picture horizontally and vertically to fill the screen while maintaining the aspect ratio Off Select to continue using the current Wide Mode setting when the channel or input is changed 4 3 Default is not available if Auto Wide is set to Off If 4 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 Continued 35 Display Area Full Pixel Displays the picture for 1080i 1080p or 1080 24p sources in its original size Normal Displays the picture in its original size 1 2 Enlarges the picture to hide the edges of the picture s e For 720p 1080i 1080p and 1080 24p feature is only available when Wide Mode is set to Full Screen Position Adjust the Vertical positioning by pressing Press to adjust the Horizontal positioning s e Screen Position feature is useful if the TV is connected to game equipment e Vertical position is available only when Wide Mode is set to Zoom e For high definition signals Vertical and Horizontal positions are not available Vertical Size Adjusts the vertical size o
63. rvice is available in the US e 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 e 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 Clock Timers Settings Current Time 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 Ces e If the option is disabled the TV Guide On Screen has automatically set the time sburyes AL Buisn Timer 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 Sleep Timer 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 31 a Picture Settings Picture Adjustments 32 Picture Mode Vivid For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness For Video Standard For standard picture settings Recommended for home entertainment Cinema For vi
64. tent are actually upscaled versions of standard definition 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 it is most likely due to the signal provided by the broadcaster Double images or ghosts e Check cable antenna connections Check the antenna location and direction Only snow and noise appear on the screen e Check if the antenna is broken or bent e 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 e Keep the TV away from noise sources such as cars motorcycles or hair dryers e If using 300 ohm twin lead move the excess lead away from the TV or try using 75 ohm coaxial cable instead Continued 43 UONPULOJUT 18Y O Condition Explanation Solution No color Dark picture Color is not correct The picture is too bright e Press PICTURE to select the desired Picture Mode see page 21 e 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
65. th 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 Suddenly the picture gets smaller ONO ore e 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 e 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 44 Condition Explanation Solution Black box on screen e 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 Off If you were trying to select closed captioning select CC1 instead of Text1 4 Black bands appear at the edges of the screen e 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 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 e Programs in 4 3 aspect ratio will have
66. tion See Info Banner on page 42 2 SLEEP Press repeatedly until the TV displays 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 To cancel Sleep Timer press SLEEP repeatedly until Off appears 3 BRAVIA Sync These buttons are used to control the connected equipment with Control for HDMI function not available on all Control for HDMI equipment lt lt fast reverse Press to play a program in fast rewind mode Bb PLAY Press to play a program at a normal speed Il PAUSE Press to pause playback gt gt fast forward Press to play a program in fast forward mode SYNC MENU Press once to display the Syne 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 E 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 AL eu bunesodo p 4 cc Press to turn on turn on with muting or off the Closed Captions CC To change or customize the CC Display see page 38
67. uch as a chest of drawers O Install the TV where it cannot be pulled pushed or knocked over O 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 e 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 e M6 x 10 12 mm anchor bolt screwed into the TV s Table Top Stand e A screw or similar attach it to the TV stand e 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 An alternative way to secure the TV is with an optional Sony Support Belt Kit peuels bumag Screw hole on the Table Top Stand X Screw Contact Sony Customer Support to purchase the optional Support Belt Kit by providing your TV model name e For United States call 1 800 488 7669 or visit www sony com access
68. y e Turn on the power of the TV e Check cable antenna connections e Make sure the Signal Type setting is correct for your TV signal source TV is locked to one channel Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not present in the TV s memory see pages 16 and 37 Cannot receive or select Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not present in the channels TV s memory see pages 16 and 37 e 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 The TV turns off Check if Sleep Timer is activated or confirm the Duration setting of Timer automatically see page 31 Check PC Power Management in General Setup settings see page 42 No picture from some video e Check the connection between the optional video equipment and the TV sources e Press INPUT on the remote control see page 20 e Press HOME on the remote control Select your desired input from the External Inputs list Poor picture Picture quality not as good as viewed at the store e Picture quality depends on the signal content See Quick Setup Guide supplied to display the best possible picture for that signal Broadcast HD formats have poor quality e Content and signal quality are regulated by the signal provider Many HD channels and con
69. y sorting by selecting yes to complete the task The Guide appears each time TV is turned on 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 Lock unlock video 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 27 sainjeay uny Bur1ojdxz Il Using P amp P and PIP Features This TV comes with the P amp P and PIP features which allow you to view two pictures simultaneously P amp P picture and picture provides two windows side by side PIP picture in picture provides PC input signal and TV channels a The CABLE ANTENNA input must be connected to use the P amp P PIP features P amp P is not available with 1080 24p video format e Closed Captions CC is available with P amp P see page 38 P amp P m Sub Window PIP Sub Window Location of the Sub Main Window Window can PC be moved by pressing 4 V e gt To Enter P amp P and PIP 1 Press OPTIONS while watching one of the following inputs TV channels Video Com

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