Sony KDL-46V3000, KDL-40V3000 Owner’s Manual

KDL-40V3000 KDL-46V3000

BRAVlA

Operating Instructions

Owner's Record

The model and serial nunlbers my located at tile rear of the TV. Record dlese

numbers in die spaces provided below. Relcr to diem whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this TV.

Model Name

Serial No.

WARNING

To reduce file risk ot fire or electric shock, do not expose this TV to rain or moisture.

the user to tile presence ol

/_ Tiffs synlbol is intended to alert

Tim TV shall not be exposed to dripping or splaslfing and no objects tilled with liquids, such as vases, shall be i?laced on the TV.

uninsulated 'dangerous vohage" widlin tile TV's enclosure that

may be of sufficient nlagnimde to constitute a risk of electric shock

to persons.

tile user to tile presence of ilnl)ortanl operadllg and

lnaintenance (seMcing) instructions in the literature

accompanying file TV.

CAUTION

To pl'e_ enl eleclric shock, do not use tiffs polarized AC phlg with an extension cord,

receplacle or other outlet unless tile blades can be lhlly inserted to prevenl blade exposure.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Nanle: SONY Model: KDL-40V 30e0/KDL-46V 3000 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.

Tdephone Number: 858-942-2230

This device complies with part 15 of tile FCC rules. Oper_Jtion is subjecl to tile

Iollowing two conditions: (1) This device nlay nol cause harmfifl interlcrence, and (2) tiffs device must accept any interlcrence

received, including interlcrence that may

cau_ undesired operalion,

NOTIFICATION

Tiffs equiplnent hasbecn tested and lkmnd to comply widl file limits lor aClass B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of tile FCC Rules. Tllese linlits arm designed to provide

reasonable protection against llarnllifl interlcrence in a rcsidemial installation. This

equipment generates, u_s and can radiate radio licquency enelgy and, if not installed and

used in accordance wifll tile instructions, nlay cau_ harnllhl inlerlcrence lo radio

conllnunicalions.

However, there is no guarante_ lbat interlPrence will not occur in a particular

instullmion. If this equipment does cause harnlhd interlcrence to radio or television

reception, which can be deternlined by turning the equipnlent ol1 and on, the user is

encouraged lo try to correct the interfi:rence by

one or IIl()l't2 of tile l_lllowing nleasurcs:

[] Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. [] Increase file separation between tile

equipnlent and receiver.

[] Connect file equipment into all outlet on a

circuit dillcrcnt h'om thin to wlficll tile receiver is collllected.

[] Consuh tile dealer or an experienced radio/

TV teclmician Ior help.

Pursuant to FCC regulations, you arm cautioned that any cllanges or modifications

not expressly approved in tiffsmanual could void your autllority to operate tiffs

equi pnlent.

Safety

[] Operate the TV only on 120-240VAC. [] Use tile AC power cord specified by Sony

and suilable lbr tim vohage whcrc you use it.

[] The plug is designed, liar salcty purposes.

lo fil into the wall outlet only one way. If you arc unable to insert the plug fiflly inlo

the out]el, contact your dealer.

[] If any liquid or solid object sllould hdl

inside file cabinet, unplug the TV imnlediately and have it checked by

qualified service personnel belbre operating it lhrtller.

[] If you will not be using file TV lor several

days. disconnect the power by pulling file plug it.ll. Never pull on the cord.

[] For details concerning salPly precautions,

see ']nll)orlanl Salcly Instruclions" on

page 4.

Installing

[] The TV should be installed nero m] easily

accessible power outlet.

[] To prevent internal heat buildup, do not

block tile ventilation openings.

[] Do not install the TV in a hot or lmnlid

place, or in a place sut_iect to excessive dust or mechanical vibration.

[] Avoid operaling the TV al temperatures

below 41°F (5°C).

[] Ifthe TV is transported directly li-om a cold

lO a warnl localion, or if tile roonl

temperature changes suddenly, the picture nlay be blurred or show poor color due to nloisture condensation. In this case, please

wait a low hours to let tile moisture evaporate belbre turning on file TV.

[] To obtain file best picture, do not expo_

file screen to direct ilhmlination or direct sunlight. It is rcconmlcnded to use spot

lighting directed down honl tile ceiling or lo cover file windows that lhce tile screen

with opaque drapery. It is desirable to install the TV in a roonl where tile floor and

walls arc not of a reflective nlalerial.

CAUTION

Use tile lbllowing Sony TVs only with tile Iollowing WALL-MOUNT BRACKET or TV-stand.

KDL-4OV3000IKDL-46V3000

SU-WL500

RHT-G800

8_8_i R t SU-FL300M

Use witll {)tiler WALL-MOUNT BRACKET or TV-stund may cause inslabilily and possibly

rcsul[ ill injury.

SU-FL300M SU-FL300L

To Customers

Sul]icient expertise is required lbr installing file specified TV. Be sure to subcontract tile installalion 1oSony dealers or licensed

contractors and pay adequate allenlion lo salcty during the installation.

Note

This television includes a QAIvl demodulator

wlficll should allow you to recei_ e unscrambled digilal cable television

i)rogralnming via subscriplion selwice 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.

Trademark Information

Macintosh is a trademark ol Apple Inc., registered in tile U.S. and other countries.

HDMI. tile HDMI logo and Higll-Delinilion Muhimcdia lnterl2_ce armtrademarks or

registered tradenlarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

Manu£,ctur,:d under license l_om Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and double-D symbol arc tradenlarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Blu-ray Disc is a trademark. "BRAVIA" and BRAVIA, S-Force,

BRAVIA Theatre Sync. [] and DMc x arm lrademarks or regislered marks of Sony Corporation.

"XMB" and "xross media bar" are the trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony

Coll/puter Enlertainlnenl Inc.

"PLAYSTATION" is a registered trademark and 'PS3" is a lrademark of Sony C{mlpuler

Enlertainnlenl Inc. Adobe is a registered tradenlark or a tradenlark

of Adobe Systems Incorporated ill United Stales and/or other counlries.

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DIGITAL

Important Safety Instructions ............................ 4

The Four Steps to Full HD Experience: Set,

Sound, Source, and Setup ............................ 8

Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio ....................... 8

TV Home Menu: XMB,M (Xross Media Bar)........ 9

1. Installing the TV ............................................. 10

Preventing the TV from Toppling Over ......... 10

Preparation for Wall-Mounting ...................... 10

2. Locating Inputs and Outputs ....................... 11

Left Side ....................................................... 11

Rear .............................................................. 12

3. Connecting the TV ......................................... 14

Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna

System ...................................................... 14

Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna

System ...................................................... 14

HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box .................... 14

PC................................................................. 16

Other Equipment .......................................... 17

Using HDMI Control for BRAVIA Theatre

Sync TM ....................................................... 18

Bundling the Connecting Cables .................. 18

4. Setting Up the Channel List

- Initial Setup ............................................... 19

Remote Control and TV Controls/

Indicators ..................................................... 20

Inserting Batteries into the Remote

Control ....................................................... 20

Remote Control and TV Controls ................. 20

Indicators ...................................................... 24

To Change Inputs or Channels in the

Window ..................................................... 25

To Exit from P&P .......................................... 25

Adjusting TV Settings ................................. 26

Watching TV ................................................. 26

"_Accessing the Equipment Connected to

Your TV......................................................... 26

Navigating through TV Home Menu on

XMB .............................................................. 27

TV Setting Description ...................................... 28

Product Support ...................................... 28

o_ Clock/Timers Settings ............................. 28

o_ Picture Settings ...................................... 28

Q.bSound Settings ....................................... 30

Screen Settings ...................................... 31

Video Options Settings ........................... 32

%,_Audio Options Settings ........................... 33

Channel Settings .................................... 33

Closed Captions (CC) Settings ............... 34

___Parental Lock Settings ............................ 35

External Inputs Settings .......................... 37

o=,HDMI Settings ........................................ 37

_------------------_General Settings ..................................... 38

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_.23Initial Setup ............................................. 38

Troubleshooting ................................................ 39

Specifications .................................................... 42

Index ................................................................... 44

Using P&P Feature ............................................ 25

To Display the Sub Window ......................... 25

Quick Setup Guide (separate volume)

Provides a variety of optional equipment

connection diagrams.

Customer Support http://www.sony.com/tvs upport

On-line Registration United States

http://productregistration.sony.com Canada

http://www.SonyStyle.ca/registration

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Important

Safety

Instructions

1 _ Readthese instructions

21 Keep these instructions. 3 _ Heed all warnings. 4t Follow all instructions.

5 b Do not use this apparatus near water. 61 Clean only with dry cloth. 7} Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

81 DO not install near any heat sources such _ ,_,,, t << pull the power cord.

as r diat r heat re isters stoves r _b_: rq Do not use the supplied AC power cord on any other equipmenl

• a " O s_ ' g ' ,', ; ', 0 _-_ I_

.... . , ,. ,._. , _[__._ N Else only an original Sony AC power cord. not other brmld_.

otner apparatus _mcmtung ampnners_ _"1

that produce heat. Jllllll[]llllllll Wall outlet

91 Do not defeat the safety purpose oflhe polarized ol

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blade_ with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are

provided for your safety. Iflhe provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for

replacement of the obsolete outleL

10t Protect tile power cord from being walked on or

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where the} exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attaehments/aecessories specified by the manufacturer.

12} Use only with the cart. stand, mpod,

bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the

apparatus. When a cart is used. use caution when moving the cart!apparatus

combination to avoid injury from lip-over.

l 3 } Unplug lhis apparatus during lightning storms or

when unused for long periods of time.

14 _Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in auy way, such as power-supply cord or

plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, lhe apparatus has been

exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

AC power cord

Observe the K_llowings m prevent tile AC' power cord fl'onl being dmnaged. If the AC power cord is damaged, it may result in a fire or an

electric shock. Stop using it and ask your dealer or Son? ,ervme cen_er m exchange it.

[] Do not place the TV where the power cord is subject to wear or abuse [] Do not pincll, bend. or twist the cord excessivdy. Tlle core lines may

be bared _md CUT.Causing a short-circuit, and resulting in a fire or nn electric shock.

[] Do not convert or damage the po,_ er cord.

[] Do not move die TV with the power cord

plugged im

[] Keep the power cord away t;rom heat sources [] powerD°not allow mlythin_ TOrest on orroll overthecord.

[] When you disccmnect the AC power cord.

disconnect it f_om the wall outlet first.

[] Be sure to grasp tim plug wtien disconnecting the power cord. Do not

The TV set wifll a three-wire grounding type AC

power cord plug must be connected to an AC power _ socket outlet witli a protective earthing connection.

Do not use a poor fitting outlet. ,"_F/ Insert the plug fully into the outlet. If it is loose it may

cause arcing and result in a fire. Contacr your electriciml to buve the outlet clmnged

When connecting cables, be sure m unplug the AC power cord fL_ryour s_,fkTy Take care not to catch your feet on the cables. It may damage the TV set.

Electric shock p_

Do not touch the AC power cord or tim TV with a L_ _l) wet halld. If you plug/unplug the AC power cord %__7/"; - _-a

fl'om the TV witl .... t hand. it may ....... lectric _1_

shock

- Lightning storms __,,

For added protection for thi_ TV during a __- lightning s_orm or when it is left unattended

and unused for long periods of time. unplug it f}om the wall outlet and disconnect *tie

antenna. This will prevent damage to the TV due to lighming and power line surges.

When not in use

Ifyou will not be using the TV set fl0r several da 3,. the TV set should be disconnected i_om tim AC power outlet for environmental and saf_t} reasons. The TV set is not disconnected fi'om tile AC power source when the TV set is switched off. To disconnect the TV set completely, pull tim plug t?om the AC power outlet.

Tlds TV setis designed to operare on a 120- 240 V AC supply only Take care not to

Overloading

connect Ioo mmly applimlces to the same AC power outlet as this could result in a tire or all

electric shock

Optional equipment

Do not install optional equipment too close to tile TV set. Picture dist _rtion and!or noisy sound may occur if the TV set is positioned in close proximity to any equipment entitting electromagnetic radiation.

Small accessories

K_ep small accessorie_ out of children's l_ach.

ANTENNAS

Outdoor antenna grounding

Ifan outdoor antenna h installed, follow the precautions below. An

outdoor antenna _yst_m should not be located in tile vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can come

in contact witll sllch power lines or circuits.

WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM.

EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM

CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT

WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL.

Be sure tile antenna sysleln is grounded so as to provide solne prolection

_gainst voltage surges and built-up smdc charges.

Section g10 of the National Electrical Ck_dc NEC" in tile U.S.A. and Section 54 of tile Canadian Electrical Code in Canada provides

intormation witll respect to proper grounding of the nmst and suppornng smlcmre, grounding of tile lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit. size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unH. connection ro groundinR electrodes= and requirements Ik_rtile grounding electrode

Antenna grounding according to the National

Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70

la lead-in wire

Ground clamus

Antenna dmscharge unit

Electric serwce eaulg _nenl

NEC: National Electrical Code (NEC Art 250 Part H,

(NEC Section 810-201

Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21)

grounding

electrode system

MAGN ETIC INFLUENCE

This TV contains a strong magnet in tile speaker unit tllat generates a magnetic field. Keep any items susceptible ro magnetic fields away 1ram tile speaker.

SOUND _% ],_,:_?

If a snapping or poppingsound _om tile TV is \ f _

continuous or fi'equent while tile TV is operating, _ [\

nnplug the TV and ...... It yoLirdeal ......... ice Jl I_ _j Ugh/

technician. It is normal fi)r some TV's to make - &-2m:::::_"_ occasional snapping or popping sounds, particu-

larly when being turned on or off.

CARRYING THE TV

Carry the TV in the specified manner

To avoid dropping tile TV and causing serious injury: be sure to Ibllow these guidelines:

[] Before carrying tile TV disconnect all cables. [] Carrying tile large size TV J_quires TWOor more people. [] When you carry the TV, place your hand as illustrate l and hold it

securely, Do not pUTstress on file LCD panel.

[] WhencarryingtbeTV, donotsub]ectittoshock, orvibration, or

excessive force

[] When lifting or moving the TV. hold it firmly ti'om the bottom. Place

your pahn directly underneath but do not squeeze tile panel's speaker grill area.

BATTERIES

[] Do not dispose of batterie_ in a tire.

[] Do not ,hall circuit= disassemble or overheat tile batteries.

[] Danger oi explosion ifbattery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only

witll tile same or equivalent Type.

Disposal of used batteries

ro preserve our envlrounlent, dispose of used batteries a c_2ording TOyour

local laws or regulations.

CLEANING

Cleaning the AC power plug _ ;

Unplug tile AC power plug and clean it regularly. 1_4_ _f_,

Ifthe plug is covered with dust talc it picks up

[nolsmre. its insulation may deteriorate and result

Ill H tire.

Cleaning the screen surface/ cabi net of the TV set _L_1[[---- ,_

Unplug the AC power cord when cleaning this _J_

FV. IfnoL it m*,y result in electric shock. Clean tile cabinet of tile TV with a dry soft clofll. Tu remove dust ti_om tim scleen, wipe it gently with _ sot} cloth. Stubborr sirens may be removed with a cloth slightly dampened witll a solution of

mild soap and warm water. Never use strong solvents such as thinner or

benzine for cleaning. If using a chemically pretreated cloth, please follow

the instruction provided on tile package. Tile ventilation holes can

accmnulatc dust over time. To ensure proper ventilation we recommend .... Conli_llggd )

removing tile dust periodicall_ "once a month) using a wtcumn cleaner.

VENTILATION Objects and ventilation holes t_l_>_

The slots and openings in tile TV are provided tbr necessary ventilation. Nevei push objects of any kind into tile TV through tile To ensure reliable operation of the TV and to protect it from overheating, cabinet slots a_ they may touch &mgerous voltage these slots and openings alust never be blocked or covere_ points or short om parts that could result ill a fire or el?

Unless proper ventilation is provided, the TV may _ g .J ,_ electric shock. Do not place ally objects on tile TV.

gadler dust and get dirty. For proper ventilatiom observe tile tbllowing:

[] Dt not install tile TV titce up, down or sideways. [] Do not install tile TV mined over or upside

down.

[] Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth

or other materMs.

MOISTURE

Moisture and flammable objects

[] rile TV must not be exposed to aripping ar splashing. Do not place

objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on tile TV.

[] Do not use power-line operated TV sets nee1 F-_-_;-.",_- .

wa_er-- Tor example, near a bathtub, _ l_"

wet basemenL or near a swimming pool, etc.

washbowl,kitchensink,or laundrytub,ina ___ __

It may result in a fire or an electric shock.

[] Never block the slots and openings by

placing the TV on a bed. sofa, rug or other similar surface.

[] Never place file TV in a confined space, such a_

bookcase or built-in cabinet, Ltrlless proper

ventilation is provided.

[] DonotletthisTV getwet. Never spillliquid

of any kind on tile TV. If ally liquid or solid object aoes fbll through, do not operate tile

rV. It may result in electric shock or damage to tile TV. Ha_ e it checked immediately by :lualified personnel

[] To pmvem fire, keep flammable objects or open

flame (e.g. candle 0 away troln tile TV

INSTALLATION

Wall moLmt installation requires tile use eta I_ r_'. :_

Leave some space around the I V set as shown below, Otherwise air-circulation may be inadequate and cause

overheating, which may cause s fire or damage to the TV set. Installee on the wall

4 inches

_ldc_

__ | Leave at least this space

Instal ed with stand °- 7/£inches

117/_ inches

30cm/

j/10 :m)

t 4 mctlas

_4 incr/es tlocm) around the set.

36c'm

4 Inches

lucre

Leave ai least this seace arouno me set

Never install the TV set as follows:

Air circulation is blocked,

nchg# ' 6cm'

) cm/

z3/8 inches

Air circulation is blocked,

Wall-iVlom_t Bracket. When installing or _1 _. removing tile TV, using the Wall-Mount / I /I /[ll_ l.lq_g

Bracket, be surer ..... qualified contract .... I\ _ZZ_ ," {_

lfnot properly ....... d during installati ..... ._;_.l_ _- {((

removal Prom the Wall-Mount Bracket_ the L_ _ i.+ _ TV may fall and cause serious injm'y

Optional wall mount

Observe tile following when installillg tile TV Llslng a WalJ-Mollnt Bracket.

[] Be sure to follow the operating instructions supplied with tile

W_ ll-Mount Bracket when installing tile TV.

[] Be sure TOattach the brackets supplied with the WMI-Mount Bracket [] Do not hang tile TV Ii'om tile ceiling. It may fall and cause serious

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Placement

Tile TV should be installed near an easily accessible AC power outlet. Observe tile following in placing tile TV. Otherwise J-sq_

damage or serious injury. 1' [] Place the TV on a stable, level surface.

tile TV may tbll fl'om tile stand or wall mount, causing [] Do not hang anything on the TV. Do not Mlow

children to climb on the TV.

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Do not install file TV in places subject to exTrenle Temperaml'e. such as in dil_ct sunhght, near a radiator or heating vent. If the TV is exposed to exirelne Ielnperature. tile rv may overheat alia cause deformation of tile enclosure or cause the TV to malflmction. Do not install tile TVin a place

exposed to direct air conditioning. If the TV is installed in such a location.

tlloisIL/l'e lnay condense inside and Ins} Cause a maltPlnction

[] Never place tile TV in hot. oily, hmnid or K-(_ _-_C I _ [] Do not install tile TV where insects lllay Y / /_

enter

[] Do not install the TV where it may be

exposed to mechanical vibration.

F_ Do not install the TV in a loca6on where it may protrude, such as on Broken pieces

or behind a pinar, or where you might bump your head on it. Do not throw anything at tile TV. Otherwise. it may result in injm'y. The screen gl_!ss may break by the mpact and

Preventing the TV from toppling over causesen. asulJury.

rak_ measures tl prevent tile TV from tt ppling over and causing injury. If the surfhce of the TV cracks, do not touch it until 4a:"

re prevent the TV from toppling over. secur_ the TV to a wM1 or stand, you have unplugged the AC power cord.

Placementfor viewing Otherwise electric shock may result.

ltisrecommendcd m watchtheTV at adi.tanceof3- 7timesthat ofthe Handling of broken glass and liquid crystal screen height and in moderate brightness. Watching the TV for too long or in a dark room may cause eye fatigue. To obtain a clear picture, do not expose the screen to direct inmnination or direct sunlight. If possible, use spot lighting directed down fl'om the ceiling.

Outdoor use

Do not install this TV outdoors. If the TV is exposed to rain it ma 3 result in a fire or an electric shock. Do nor

expose tile TV to direct sunlight, it may heat up and

become damaged.

Vehicle, ships and other vessels

Do not install this TV in a vehicle.

Bmnping of the vehicle may cause thl and cause injury.

Do nm install this TV in a ship or vessel If the TV is exposed to seawater, it may cause a fire or damage the {_--_-

FV. ,_L_y%._._L[._ Wl ...... pl .......... t part ...... quired, b ...... tile

=. _ . _<_ service tuchnician certifies in writing that he/she has _ ' r_,

leakage

It tile LCD panel gets damaged, crystalline liquid leakage may occur, or

scattered broken glass may result. Do not touch broken glass or crystalline liquid which is toxic, with bare hands as cuts, poisoning or skin irritation may occur. Also. do not lel glass fi'agments or leaked

crystalline liquid get into your eyes or mouth. Should either conmcl your eyes or mouth, rinse tile contacted area thoroughly with water and consult your doctur.

SERVICING

Do not attempt [_ service tile TV yourself since opening i

tile cabinet may expose you to danger? ..... l_,g .... ther r_r_4_

uahhed service _ _

Replacement parts

ivlealcal institutions "%_)J ..... I repla ....... t parts specified by fl]e manufact ..... __.

Donotplo thi ,i,,apl....boremedical th ,thove*'..........har ,cter sti....tboorioinal ,,p ,rt .

_qmpment is in use. _ _ Unauthorized. substitutions• may result in a fire, an _/xl

ltmay .......... alfunction of medical equiplnent. __/ electric shock or other hazards.

__ Safety check

_2 Upon completion of any service or repairs to tile TV, (_ __._1

VOLUME ADJUSTMENT checks (as specified by tl ....... mfacturer) to determine ({_7_ LI[

[] Adjust the volmne so as not m trouble your neighbors. Sound carrms certify. Ask a qualified service technician to dispose of the TV.

very easily at night. Therefore. closing the windows or using headphones is suggestud.

[] When using headphones, adjust the volume s_ as ro avoid excessive

levels, as hearing damage may result.

LCD SCREEN

[] Although the LCD screen is made with high-precision technology

and has effective pixels of 99.99% or more, black dots or bright points of light 0_:d, blue, or green) may appear constantl 3 on the LCD screen. This is a s_rucmral property of the LCD panel and is not a

malfunction.

F_ The LCD screen is made with high-precision technology and to

achieve a high level of per formance and picture quality, this TV's backlight setting is set to maximize the brighmess of the TV. However. uneven brightness may be observed when the LCD TV is viewed in a dark alllbient without an input source or a bhlllK screen. This condition is normM and not a malfhnction of the TV. Changing the Pictur_ mode. Backlight setting, enabling the Light Sensor. or turning on the Power management will improve this condition.

F- Do not expose tile LCD screen mrfdce to direct sunlight. Doing so

may damage the LCD panel.

F- Do not push or scratch the LCD screen, or place objects on tof of the

TV. The image real be uneven or the LCD panel may be damaged.

F- lfthe TV is used in a cold place, a smear may occur in the plcrure or

the picture may become dark. This does not indicate _ failure. These phenomena improve as lne ielnperamre ri_es

[] Ghosting may occur when still pictal_s are displayed continuously. It

should disappear after a few momenb.

[] The screen and cabinet get warm when tile TV is in use. This is not a ....

malfunction.

[] Avoid spraying insect repellent with _ olatile material on the screen.

[] Avoid prolonged contact with rubber or plastic material.

ask the service teclmician tu per fll........ ti..... fcty /_5 _ _l

that the TV is in saf_ operating condition, and to so F,_v,

For Customers in the United States

Lamp in this product contains mercu U. Disposal of these materials may"be regulated due fo

enwronmental considerations. For disposal or recycling infolTnation, please contact your local

authorities or the Electronic Indu stries Alliance

(http://www.eiae.org).

Thank you for purchasing this Sony BRAVIATM 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 full 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 TM Player or other external equipment

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

To learn more about HDTV, visit: http://www.sony.com/HDTV

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The Four Steps to 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 14). The Quick Setup Guide, enclosed separately, illustrates how to connect other optional equipment.

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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. The 1080 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 and maintains 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, 31

and 32).

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TV Home Menu: XMBTM (Xross Media Bar)

The XMBTMis a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on the TV screen. The

XMBTMis an easy way to select programming and adjust settings on your BRAVIA TV. Press the HOME button on your remote control to access the XMBTM.

Media Category

Bar

Category Object Bar

From the horizontal Media Category Bar you can control:

• Settings: timer, picture, sound, screen and other options (see page 28 for customization options).

• TV Channels: available channels are displayed on the vertical Category Object Bar.

• External Inputs: cable, satellite, VCR, DVD players or other inputs can also be selected from the Category Object Bar for the External Inputs.

• This manual is for the 40 and 46 inch BRAVIA KDL-V Series models with screen size measured diagonally.

1. Installing the TV

1 Screw the support belt (supplied) to the TV

stand with a wood screw (supplied).

2 Attach the support belt to the Table-Top Stand

with the securing screw (supplied) using a coin, etc.

3 Adjust the length by pulling the support belt

toward you while holding the Table-Top Stand.

• Be sure to take measures to prevent the TV t_om

toppling over and causing injury.

• The supplied wood screw may not be used depending on the type of TV stand. In this case, or when the securing strength is not enough, use commercial

screws 1/8to 3/16 inch (3 to 4 ram) diameter to fit to the

TV stand. Consult your dealer about the types of

screw(s).

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 l¥om the TV.

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

Disconnect all the cables from the TV.1

Start removing the screws behind the TV (See

illustration below). Do not remove any other screws from the TV.

Secure the Mounting Hook to the rear of the TV.

4 Adjust the angle of the Mounting Hook. 5 When screws are removed, lift the TV off the

stand. Make sure that you carry out this task with at least two people. Do not attempt to lilt

the TV by yourself.

• Do not remove the Table-Top Stand l\_r any reason other than to wall-mount the TV.

• When using an electric screwdriver, set the torque

setting to approximately 2 N.m {20 Kgf.cm}.

• Be sure to store the removed screws and Table-Top

Stand in a safe place until you are ready to reattach the

Table-Top Stand. Keep the screws away from small children.

• For bracket installation, refer to the supplied Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket and the instruction guide provided by the Wall-Mount Bracket model for your TV. Sufficient expertise is required in installing this TV, especially to determine the strength of the wall for withstanding the TV's weight.

• For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that you use the Wall-Mount Bracket model designed for your TV and that the wall-mounting of your TV is performed by a Sony

dealer or licensed contractor.

2. Locating Inputs and Outputs

VIDEO

[] Headphone jack Connects to your headphones. If your headphones do not match the jack, use a suitable

plug adapter (not supplied).

• While headphones are connected, the TV speakers are muted.

[] VIDEO IN 2 Connects to the composite video and audio output jacks on your camcorder or other

VIDEO/R-AUDIO- video equipment such as a VCR or video game equipment.

L (MONO)

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

[] PC IN

(RGB/AUDIO)

Connects to a personal computer's video output connector using a HDI 5-HD 15 cable

with ferrite core (analog RGB, not supplied). Can also be connected to other analog RGB

equipment.

See "PC Input Signal Reference Chart" on page 16 for the signals that can be displayed.

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

HDI5-HDI5 cable with ferrite core.

• If the picture is noisy, flickering or not clear, adjust Phase and Pitch of Screen settings on page 32.

[] HDMI IN 1

HDMI/ R-AUDIO-L

[] HDMI IN 2

HDMI

HDMI (High-Definition Mnltimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment,

such as a set-top box, DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player, A/V receiver as well as PC. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus digital audio.

If the equipment has a DVI jack and not an HDMI jack, connect the DVI jack to the

HDMI IN 1 (with DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter) jack, and connect the audio jack to the

AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of HDMI IN 1.

DVI-to-HDMI cable

[] VIDEO IN 1

S VIDEO

[] VIDEO IN 113

VIDEO/L(MONO)- AUDIO-R

[] COMPONENT IN

112 (1080p/1080i/ 720p1480p1480i)l

@_ Audio cable

DVl-to-HDMI adapter

• HDMI connection is necessary to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p and 1080/24p

formats. Note that this TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of 1,920 dots x

1,080 lines.

• Be sure to nse only an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo.

• When HDMI control compatible equipment is connected, conmmnication with the connected equipment is supported. Refer to page 37 to set up this connnunication.

• When connecting a HDMI control compatible audio system with HDMI jack, be sure to also connect to the OPTICAL OUT jack.

Connects to the S VIDEO output jack of your VCR or other video equipment that has

S VIDEO. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than composite video ([]) connection. If both composite video and S VIDEO are connected, S VIDEO signal has priority.

Connects to the composite video and audio output jacks on your A/V equipment such as a VCR or other video equipment. A third composite video and audio (VIDEO IN 2) is

located on the left side of the TV.

Connects to your equipment's component video (YPBPR) and audio (L/R)jacks. Component video_ovides better picture quality than the S VIDEO ([]) or the

composite video (1__) connection.

L-AUDIO-R

• Component video (YPBPI0 connection is necessary to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and

1080p formats. Note that this TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of 1,920 dots x 1,080 lines.

[] DMeX/SERVICE This USB port is for service only unless you are connecting the optional BRAVIA

external module (DMeX).

[] DIGITAL OUT Connects to the optical andio input of your digital audio equipment that is PCM/Dolby

(OPTICAL) Digital compatible. Dolby Digital Audio signal from the HDMI inpnt will be output as

[] AUDIO OUT Connects to the left and right audio input jacks of your analog audio equipment. You can

(VAR/FIX) use these outpnts to listen to your TV's audio through your stereo system.

[] AC IN Connects the supplied AC power cord. [] VNF/UNF/CABLE RF input that connects to your Cable or VHF/UHF antenna.

PCM.

3. Connecting the TV

You can enjoy high-definition and standard- definition digital programming (if available in

your area) along with standard-definition analog programming.

You can also 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.

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

• It is strongly recommended that you connect the antenna/cable input using the 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) 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 VHF/UHF (or VHF only)

75-ohm coaxial cable _ _ Rear of TV

VHF/UHF/CABLE input

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 _ _ _ Rear of TV

Shown with HDMI Connection

Rear of TV

A I?; i L

AUI>)O

HDMI cable

HD cable box/ _antenna cable RD satellite box

| CATV/Satellite

Antenna _ _ _ VRF/UHF/CABLE input

• Be sure to set the Cable setting to On or Off in the Channel settings for the type of input signal you

choose (see page 33).

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