Operating Instructions KDL-32XBR6 KDL-37XBR6 KDL-40V4150 R © 2008 Sony Corporation KDL-40V4100 KDL-42V4100 KDL-46V4100 KDL-52V4100 IA KDL-40W4100 KDL-46W4100 KDL-52W4100 KDL-46W4150
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 Note Blu-ray Disc is a trademark. This television includes a QAM denlodulator which should allow you to receive unscrmnbled digital cable television programming via subscription service to a cable service provider.
The Four Steps to a Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup .................... 4 Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio ....................... 4 TV Home Menu: XMBT. (XrossMediaBar) .......... 5 1. Installing the TV ............................................... Carrying the TV .............................................. Preparation for Table-Top Stand .................... Preparation for Wall-Mount Bracket ............... When Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area ..................
Thank you for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. The quality of the image you see on your BRAVlA TV is only as good as the quality of the signal it receives. To experience the stunning detail of your new BRAVIA TV, you need access to HD programming.
iiiii TV Home Menu: XMBTM (XrossMediaBar) The XMBTM 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 XMBTM. Category Bar Category Object Bar From the horizontal Media Category Bar you can control: • Settings: timer, picture, sound, screen options). • TV Channels: TV Guide On Screen TM vertical Category Object Bar.
1. Installing the TV This TV can be mounted on a wall using a WallMount Bracket or placed on a TV stand (each sold separately). This section will explain: • • • • • • How to carry the TV Preparation for a Table-Top stand Preparation for a Wall-Mount Bracket Installation against a wall or enclosed area Bundling the connecting cables Securing the TV Be sure to follow these guidelines to protect property and avoid causing serious injury.
Follow the simple steps below to remove the Table-Top Stand: All models areready tobemounted onawall. ModelsKDL-52V4100 andKDL-52W4100 will require detaching theTable-Top stand. • 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.
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). • 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.
• 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. ///_ Sony strongly recommends measures to prevent the TV taking from toppling over. Unsecured TVs may topple and result in property damage, serious bodily injury or even death. An alternative way to secure the TV is with an optional Sony Support Belt Kit. if} Prevent the TV from Toppling Over [] Secure tile TV to a wail and/or stand.
2. Locating Inputs and Outputs Rear of TV r OUT aUDiO Side Panel KDL-32XBR6/KDL-37XBR6/ KDL-42V41 O0 © KDL-40V4150/KDL-4OV4100/ KDL-46V4100/KDL-52V4100/ KDL-4OW4100/KDL-46W4100/ KDL-52W4100/KDL-46W4150 L ,MUNUb • This TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of 1,920 dots x 1,080 lines. • An HDMI or Component video (YP_PR) connection is required to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p video formats. 1080124p is available only with HDMI connection.
[] VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO Connects to the S VIDEO output jack of video equipment. S VIDEO are connected, S VIDEO signal has priority. VIDEO IN 213 VIDEO/L(MONO)AUDIO-R Connects to the composite • If you have mono video and audio output equipment, connect If both composite video and jacks on your A/V equipment. its audio output t_ cn jack to the TV's L (MONO) audio input jack.
3. Connecting the TV You can enjoy high-definition and standarddefinition digital programming (if available in your area) along with standard-definition analog programming. 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 DVI Connection antenna cable DVI-to-HDMI cable Rear of TV CATi/Satellite HD cable box/ HD satellite box I_i__l AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) Audio cable • If the equipment has a DVI jack and not an HDMI jack, connect the DVI jack to the HDMI jack and connect IN (L/R) jacks cable or adapter) the audio jack to the AUDIO of HDMI IN 4 (with DVI-to-HDMI IN 4. For details, see page 11.
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 ............... ............................ ii_i D_ cable (analog HD15-HD15 RGB) _ • Connect the PC IN jack to the PC using an HD15- HD15 cable with ferrite core (analog RGB) and audio Reference to the TV and no signal input from the PC for more than 30 seconds, enters cable (see page 11 ).
Personal com )uter Blu-ray Disc Player/ "PS3" DVD player Digital satellite receiver 1_ Digital cable box Audio system £b J Rear of TV I RGE CABLE/ANTENNA VCR Di lital recorder Camcorder Analog Digital audio audio equipment equipment (AN Receiver/Home Theater) Game m system • Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting other equipment to your TV.
4. Setting Up the Channel - Initial Setup List • If the language Language that you have selected setting Alternate Audio automatically the Alternate The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn on the TV for the first time. is available language, in the from the broadcaster switch to the matching language Audio feature. The Alternate option may be accessed by pressing OPTIONS remote control when an alternate audio stream 4 available from the broadcaster.
[] To Run Initial Setup Again or Auto Program at a Later Time Select the Initial Setup feature from the XMBr, or perform the steps described in the Initial Setup section on page 42. To run Auto Program, see page 37. M if} cn o. [] To Add Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as described on page 37. (Useful for antenna installations.
Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching tll} and • on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment of the remote control. When Using the Remote Control Follow the guidelines below • Point your remote control directly at the IR sensor located on your TV. • Make sure that no objects are blocking the path between the remote control and the IR sensor on your TV.
Remote Control Button Description [] [] [] DISPLAY Press once to display the banner with channel/program information you are watching. The banner will time out in a few seconds or press again to exit. You can select the banner size based on the amount of information. See Info Banner on page 42. [] SLEEP Press repeatedly until the TV displays the time in minutes (Off, 15 min, 30 min, 45 min, 60 min, 90 min or 120 rain) that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off.
[] [] RETURN Press to go back to the previous screen or exit from the screen when displaying menu items and settings. [] HOME Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB,_, to access the TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings, TV channels and External Inputs list (see pages 5 and 29). [] DMe x Press to access features in the optional BRAVIA external module (e.g. DMX-NV 1). See your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for more information. The module may not be available in all regions.
[] OPTIONS Press to display a list of convenient functions and menu shortcuts. The OPTIONS menu items vary based on current input and content.
[] WIDE Press repeatedly to cycle through the available Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, H Stretch, Zoom. The Wide Mode settings can he also accessed in the Screen settings (see pages 35 and 36). Changing the Wide Screen Mode 4:3 Original source Standard-definition source 16:9 Original High-definition source source # Wide Zoom Wide Zoom H Normal Normal This mode is not awfilable. Full Full H Stretch H Stretch This mode is not awfilable.
Indicators [] Speaker Outputs the audio signal. [] 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. [] 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 the TV is turned off.
Favorites With Favorites, you can manage and customize your preferred TV channels, External Background TV themes for easy access. Inputs and Press FAVORITES. Saved channel or external input Background TV Recently viewed channels and inputs Saved channel or external input • The first time you enter Favorites, the recently viewed channels and inputs are highlighted.
Background TV Background TV displays images of current video on your TV that are similar to a screen saver. Background TV is availablefrom the CABLE/ ANTENNA and Composite inputs. 1 Tune to one of the inputs listed above. 2 Press OPTIONS. 3 Highlight Background 4 Highlight a theme and press @. The TV will display the current channel or input using the selected Background TV theme. TV and press @.
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.
_iNi_i_i_i!_ii!_i_i_i_i_I_i________ Search program Press i1"/,!,/_./* to highlight SEARCH on 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 _.1, to highlight your search option. Press i1"/,!,to narrow your search. you found the program. If the program is airing now, press @ to watch.
Using P&P and PIP Features which allow you to view two pictures simultaneously. P&P (picture and picture) provides two windows side by side. PIP (picture in picture) provides PC input signal and TV channels. • To swap audio in P&P mode, use the _,1,_button to swap the highlight between the Main Window and Sub Window. • To swap audio in PIP mode, press OPTIONS, then press i'/,! to highlight Audio Swap. • For compatible PC Timings, refer to the PC Input Signal Reference Chart (see page 14).
The HOME button allows you to access the TV Home Menu on the (XrossMediaBar) as well as a variety of TV features. XMBrrM 2 "d Media Category Icons Adjusting settings TV Settings Customize the TV settings with various options. 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.
Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMBT= Press HOME to display the XMB,,-,,. Press 1,1,_to select a Media Category icon. .... Available TV settings and features are listed under the Settings icon, TV Guide On Screen and available channels are listed under the TV icon, Select inputs from CTRL: HDMI (Control for HDMI) Video 1-3 Component 1-2 HDMI 1-4 PC under the External Inputs icon. ÷ a (3 Press IF/,;,to move within the Category Object Bar. (The Category Object Bar shown below is for Settings.
TV Settings Descriptions 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 Q to display the diagnostics information for the current signal. Software Update Press to view the current software version and check for software updates.
Picture Adjustments Picture Mode Vivid For enhanced For VMeo Standard For standard picture home entertainment. Cinema For viewing film-based viewing in a theater-like Custom Allows Photo-Vivid For enhancing Photo-Standard For standard Photo-Original Images resemble photo album. Photo-Custom Allows Video This option For Photo For PC Timings picture and sharpness. settings. Recommended contrast viewing; for settings. and sharpness.
Advanced Settings in the following Picture Modes: Standard, Cinema, Photo-Standard, Photo-Original, and Photo-Custom. Available Custom, Reset Resets all the advanced Black Corrector Advanced (Advanced settings to the default values. Enhances black areas of the picture fur stronger contrast. Automatically optimizes the backlight and contrast. This setting is especially effective for ContrastEnhancer)dark picture scenes. • Picture settings Picture, • Picture control, C.E.
Available Sound settings depend on the Speakers setting. Sound Adjustments Sound Mode Dynamic Enhances Standard Standard sound Clear Voice Suitable for spoken Reset Resets the current Treble Increases or decreases higher-pitched Bass Increases or decreases lower-pitched Balance Emphasizes Surround S-FORCE settings treble and bass. optimized to the default left or right speaker for home use. dialog. values. sounds. sounds. balance.
Audio Out Easy corztrol of volume adjustmelzt • Alternate languages Audio 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 with your TV's remote control. is available only for digital from the audio tracks, will automatically Mode by pressing Wide programs.
Display Area Full Pixel Displays the picture original size. for 1080i, Normal Displays the picture in its original -1/-2 Enlarges the picture to hide the edges • For 720p, 1080i, 1080p and 1080/24p, feature 1080p or 1080124p sources in its size. of the picture. is only available when Wide Mode is set to Full. Screen Position Adjust the Vertical positioning.
Signal Type Auto Program Cable For receiving cable channels Antenna For receiving signal sets the channel list in the TV for all receivable channels. on the Signal Type (Cable/Antenna) setting. 1 Select Auto Select the number RETURN Auto the setting. Channel When found. Auto Program again, is completed, previously channel scanned list for the current channels Allows you to show or hide channels channel list on the XMB]_f. Press hide.
CC Display This option you to view Closed allows On Off Disables On with Analog CC Muting For the basic analog CC3, Text2, Options Customize Character Captions channels • The Parental caption captions when the TV is muted. options. a printed version of the dialogue or sound effects (Should be set to CCl for most programs.
Rating Off Turns off Parental Lock. No programs based on their ratings. Child Ratings permitted United States TV Rating: Canada English Youth TV Rating: Maximum ratings United States English Young Adult Custom • If you are not familiar to help simplify Digital Rating (Available orzly irz U.S.A. where a&,atzced ratitzgs exist) Unrated (Available Country orzly whefz is set to U.S.A.) selection.
Custom Rating System Chart For Country selection of U.S.A.
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 XMB,_f. 1 Press 4"1,!,to highlight your input selection. 2 3 Press C) 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.
Language Select the language displaying Info Banner of your choice from English, all the on-screen Espafiol and Frangais to be used for settings. Displays the program name and the program information such as program title and program rating (if available from the broadcaster). Select the amount of program information to display when tuning.
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 1-800-222-SONY(7669) for US Support 1-877-899-SONY(7669) for Canadian Support No picture • Check Cannot • Make sure the power cord is connected • Turn on the power of the TV. • Check cable/antenna connections.
No color/Dark picture/Color is not correct / The picture is too bright • Press PICTURE to select the desired Picture Mode (see page 21). • Adjust the Picture Mode options in the Picture settings (see page 32). • If you set the Power Saving mode to Low or High, it will enhance the black level (see page 42). Noisy picture • Make sure that the antenna is connected using a 75-ohm coaxial cable. • Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cords.
"Black box" on screen • You have selected a text option and no text is available (see page 38). To turn off this feature, set the CC Display option to Oil. If you were trying to select closed captioning, select CC1 instead of Text1-4. Black bands appear at the edges of the screen • Some wide screen programs are filmed in aspect ratios that are greater than 16:9 (this is especially common with theatrical releases).
Specifications System Television system Channel Panel NTSC: American TV standaM ATSC (8VSB lerrestrial): ATSC compliant 8VSB QAM on cable: ANS1/SCTE 07 2000 (Does nol include CableCARD coverage system Speaker LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel output lit W + lit W Input/Output jacks CABLE/ANTENNA 75-ohm external lerminal VIDEO S VIDEO C: (t.
Index 0-9 buttons 20 4:3 Default 35 French RETURN Game 11 37 Channels Advanced Settings OUT jack HDMI HOME 11 Adjust Auto Auto Program 37 Wide 35 36 Menu Hue Background Infrared INPUT Backlight Balance Bass TV 25 32 34 34 34 BRAVIA Sync buttons the TV on a wall 7 Brightness 32 CABLE/ANTENNA input Light Sensor Described 11 19 Logo 22 Block 23 41 32 Temperature Inputs COMPONENT IN jack ( 1080p/1080i/ 720p/480p/480i) I 1 Contact Control Sony 31 for HDMI Country Cur
Please contact Sony directly if you: • Have questions on the use of your television after reading your Operating Instruction manual and Quick Setup Guide • Experience difficulty operating your television Contact Sony Customer Support at: http:llwww.sony.comltvsupport or to speak with a support representative: United States 1-800-222-SONY Canada (7669) 1-877-899-SONY (7669) Sony will work to resolve your questions more quickly than your retailer or place of purchase.
