Sony KDL-40VL160 Operating Instructions

Sony KDL-40VL160 - 40" Bravia Vl Series Lcd Tv Manual

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    LCD Digital Color TV Operating Instructions KDL-46VL160 KDL-40VL160 © 2009 Sony Corporation Sony Customer Support U.S.A.: www.sony.com/tvsupport Canada: www.sony.ca/support United States 1.800.222.SONY Canada 1.877.899.SONY Please Do Not Return the Product to the Store
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    . CAUTION Use the following Sony TVs only with the following WALL-MOUNT BRACKET or TV-stand. Sony TV Model No. KDL-40VL160 KDL-46VL160 Sony Wall-Mount Bracket Model No. Sony TV Stand Model No. SU-WL500 WS-S10LS SU-FL71M Use with other WALL-MOUNT BRACKETS or TV stands may cause instability and
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    of BRAVIA® HDTV The Four Steps to a Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup 4 Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio 4 TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar)..........5 Getting Started 1. Installing the TV 6 Carrying the TV 6 Preparation for Table-Top Stand 6 Preparation for Wall-Mount Bracket
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    your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a source of HD programming and proper setup connections. This manual explains basic setup connections (see page 12). The Quick Setup Guide, enclosed separately, illustrates how to connect other optional equipment. Picture Quality
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    this TV (i.e. TV Guide, Picture/Sound, Light Sensor, Power Savings) can increase or change the power consumption. Depending upon such changed settings, the power consumption may exceed the limits required for the ENERGY STAR qualification. ~ • This manual is for the 40 and 46 inch BRAVIA KDL-VL160
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    ). 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 Carrying the TV Be sure to follow these guidelines to protect your property
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    Bracket) Mounting Hook Rear of the TV set • Be sure to store the unused screws and Table-Top Stand in a safe place until you are ready to attach the Table-Top Stand. Keep the screws away from small children. For details on how to use the Wall-Mount Bracket compatible with your model, visit www.sony
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    knocked over. s 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
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    the rope or chain. An alternative way to secure the TV is with an optional Sony Support Belt Kit. Anchor bolt Wallanchor ~ • 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
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    AC IN IN 4 2 VIDEO IN 2 VIDEO L (MONO) 1 AUDIO R ~ • This TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of 1,920 dots × 1,080 lines. • An HDMI or Component video (YPBPR) connection is required to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p video formats. 1080/24p is available only with HDMI
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    cable. You can use this connection to connect to a network, receive software updates and enjoy photos from your home network (see page 31). This USB port is for service only unless you are connecting the optional BRAVIA external module (DMex). 7 DIGITAL AUDIO Connects to the optical audio input of
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    definition cable service or a high-definition satellite service. For the best possible picture, make sure you connect this equipment to your TV via RF switch A Rear of TV B CABLE/ANTENNA ~ • Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to Cable or Antenna in the Channel settings for the type of input
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    IN 4. For details, see page 11. Shown with Component Connection Rear of TV VIDEO IN 1 3 S VIDEO COMPONENT IN 1 2 Y PB PC IN RGB IN DIGITAL 1 AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) 3 VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R PR L AUDIO R AUDIO (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) 4 AUDIO OUT R AUDIO L L AUDIO R (VAR
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    VESA VESA CEA-861* ~ • This TV's PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync. • This TV's PC VGA input does not support interlaced signals. • Your PC must support one of the above PC input signals to display on the television. • For the best picture quality, it is recommended to use
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    L AUDIO R AUDIO (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) 4 AUDIO OUT R AUDIO L L AUDIO R (VAR/FIX) LAN DMex/ (10/100) SERVICE DMPORT CABLE/ANTENNA IN connection equipment (A/V Receiver/ Home Theater) Camcorder ~ • Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting other equipment to your TV
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    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. • The service is free of charge. • Your TV acquires program listing information while
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    TV Guide On Screen Press GUIDE. s To Run Initial Setup Again or Auto Program at a Later Time Select the Initial Setup feature from the XMB™ or perform the steps described in the Initial Setup section on page 53. To run Auto Program, see page 47. HDMI Settings General Setup Settings Initial Setup TV
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    objects are blocking the path between the remote control and the IR sensor on your TV. • Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your remote control; try turning off the fluorescent lamps. • If you are having problems with the remote control, reinsert or replace your batteries and make sure that they
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    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 37 for details
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    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 35. 9 RETURN 0 HOME Press to go back to the previous screen or exit from the screen when displaying menu items and settings. Press to display
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    TV. DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY ql w; w; POWER wa WIDE Press to turn on and off the external equipment selected by FUNCTION buttons. Press repeatedly to cycle through the available Wide Mode settings 720p, 1080i, 1080p and 1080/24p sources
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    DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT Button ws PICTURE wd FREEZE Description Press repeatedly to cycle through the available picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Custom, Photo-Vivid, Photo-Standard, Photo-Original, Photo-Custom, Video, Text. (Available
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    DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE CC FREEZE Button wk JUMP Description Press to jump back and forth between two channels. The TV alternates between the current channel and the last channel that
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    , see page 41 (Timer) and page 53 (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). 5 POWER LED Lights up in green when the
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    pre-programmed to operate the following Sony equipment. Function Button Sony Equipment Code Number DVD DVD Player POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV 2 FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE CC FREEZE 2 4 Auto Backlight The backlight can be set
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    visit http://esupport.sony.com/remotecodes for a more comprehensive list. Sony Equipment Codes Sony Equipment Programmable Code 01444, 20618, 20636, 20739 Satellite Manufacturer DirecTV Dish Network System Echostar Funai GE Hitachi Hughes Humax JVC LG Panasonic 00525, 00899 27 Operating the TV
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    your connected equipment Guide FAVORITES Favorites INPUT Input Select RETURN Exit HOME Setup Menu OPTIONS Options TOP MENU Top Menu/List MENU Menu F1 For selecting between DVD/ F2 VCR in combo units Equipment Control POWER Volume Control VOL +/- TV volume +/- MUTING Muting
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    TV themes, built-in photos and music, and some inputs are automatically saved into Favorites as a factory default. To remove from Favorites, follow the instructions are also cleared when the TV is powered off. Adding to Favorites 1 From the XMBTM, select a Photo, Music, TV, or External Inputs icon.
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    server's operating instructions for more details on JPEG photo displaying capabilities. Sony does not guarantee that all media servers will display JPEG photos on this TV. ~ • Viewing content which is obtained between networked DLNA Certified equipment depends on the media formats supported by the
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    Photo feature allows easy access to JPEG files from Sony USB connected Features List View Photo DSC02991 Fri 5/25/2007 12:06 PM JPG DSC00140.JPG DSC00141.JPG ~ • To view available DLNA Certified media servers, your TV must be connected and configured to an active network (see page 52). • The TV
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    picture display quality or display speed. Display Size Select to view photos in Standard or Expanded size. File Order Sets modify file settings for photos from a USB connected equipment. TV remote control. Remove from Favorites Select to remove from Favorites with the TV remote control. 32
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    For Display Size, Playback Method, Photo Settings, Start Slideshow, Rotate and Save, Delete, Information, Add to Favorites, and Remove from Favorites see page 32. • Photos cannot be stored in the TV. Music Listen to music MP3 files directly from a Sony connected USB equipment (not supplied) or add
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    Bloom, or Burst visual effects during a track play (shown below is Burst effect). File Order Sets the order in which files will be listed on the List View. Select from Original, Alphabetical, Alphabetical , folder, or equipment from Favorites. ~ • Music tracks cannot be stored in the TV. 34
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    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 ... View TV Guide Find a program to watch Return to Service Bar Use shortcuts Do This... Press GUIDE to display the TV Guide. Press GUIDE again to exit or
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    each Highlight SETUP on the Service Bar then press v to highlight Change default options time TV is turned on 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
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    See page 51 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
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    P&P and PIP Features This TV comes with the P&P and PIP features which allow you to view two pictures simultaneously. P&P (picture and picture) provides two windows side by side. PIP (picture in picture) provides PC input signal and TV channels. ~ • The CABLE/ANTENNA input must be connected to use
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    TV features. Using TV Settings Product Support Clock/Timers The XMB™ displays the Media Category icons (horizontally) and available features (vertically) within the highlighted icon. Settings 33). TV External Inputs Watching TV Navigate through the channel list or select the TV Guide On Screen
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    XMB™ 1 Press HOME to display the XMB™. 2 Press B/b to select a Media Category icon. Settings Available TV settings and features are listed under the Settings icon. Photo file access Music file access TV Guide On Select inputs from Screen and CTRL: HDMI (Control for HDMI) available Video
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    TV Settings Descriptions Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Software Update 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
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    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
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    are Picture Mode, Reset, Backlight, Picture, Brightness, and Color Temperature. Activates Motionflow to enhance the smoothness of picture movement and to reduce blur. High Provides smoother picture movement for film-based content. Standard Provides smooth picture movement. Use this setting for
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    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
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    setting, your TV will automatically switch to the matching language with the Alternate Audio feature 4:3 content. Zoom Select to enlarge the picture horizontally and vertically to fill the screen , 1080i, 1080p and 1080/24p sources. On Automatically changes Wide Mode setting based upon content.
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    edges of the picture. ~ • For 720p, 1080i, 1080p and 1080/24p, feature is only available when Wide Mode is set to Full. Adjust the Vertical positioning by pressing V/v. Press B/b to adjust the Horizontal positioning. ~ • Screen Position feature is useful if the TV is connected to game equipment
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    the label characters (A-Z, 0-9, etc.). Press b to move to the next character. Repeat to add up to 7 characters to the label. Press to set it. To assign labels to more channels, repeat steps 1-2. ~ • This feature is not available when using the TV Guide On Screen system. Using TV Settings 47
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    , Character Opacity, Edge Type, Edge Color, Background Color and Background Opacity. ~ • Closed Captions (CC) can be turned On, Off or On with Muting directly by pressing CC on the remote control. Parental Lock Settings The Parental Lock feature allows you to block programs according to their
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    TV Rating: 13 ans+ Custom Sets ratings manually. U.S.: See page 50 for details. Canada: See page 50 for details. ~ • If you are not familiar with the parental guideline rating system, you should select Child, Youth, or Young Adult to help simplify the rating selection. To set more specific
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    Parental guidance suggested TV-14 Parents strongly cautioned TV-MA Mature audience only Content-Based Ratings FV Fantasy violence D Suggestive dialogue L Strong language S Sexual situations V Violence ~ • To ensure maximum blocking capability, set the Age-Based Ratings. For Country
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    have a connection to the CABLE/ANTENNA input. Using TV Settings 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
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    cable and configure Network Setup or review your TV's current network settings. Select your preferred configuration type. Easy The TV will automatically configure your network settings. Most networks can be configured with this option. Custom This option allows you to manually enter the IP
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    this Lock feature and allow picture adjustments, select Unlock. 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
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    picture Picture quality not as good as viewed at the store Broadcast HD formats have poor quality Double images or ghosts Only snow and noise appear on the screen Dotted lines or stripes Explanation/Solution • Check the Power Saving settings (see page 53). • Make sure the power cord is connected
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    Setup, then the Review option. If all of your TV screen network settings are 0.0.0.0, your server may not be connected properly. Check your network connections and/or server's instruction manual for connection information. • Reconfigure your network settings. See Network Setup on page 52
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    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 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
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    V. WARNING: The reset will clear all of your customized settings including the Parental Lock setting. TV screen feels warm • 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
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    accessories Connecting cables / Support Belt Kit / Wall-Mount Bracket: SU-WL500 / TV Stand: see page 2 Other Information * DAM mode is used for software updates and/or collecting data for TV Guide On Screen. ~ • Optional accessories availability depends on its stock. • Design and specifications
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    Color 42 Color Temperature 42 COMPONENT IN jack (1080p/1080i/ 720p/480p/480i) 11 Contact Sony 41 Control for HDMI 51 Country 48 Current Time 41 D Device Auto Power 51 General Setup 52 HDMI Settings 51 Initial Setup 53 Network 52 Parental Lock 48 Picture 42 Product Support 41 Screen 45 Sound 44
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    Steady Sound 44 Surround 44 T Thumbnail View 32, 34 Timer 41 Treble 44 Troubleshooting 55-58 TV Auto Power On 51 TV Guide On Screen 35 TV POWER button 22 TV Rating 50 U U.S.A. Rating 50 Unrated 49 USB Auto Start 52 V V Center 46 Vertical Size 46 VIDEO IN jack 11 Video/Photo Optimizer 44 View 32
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    Online Registration: For Your Convenience Be sure to register your TV. United States Canada http://productregistration.sony.com http://www.SonyStyle.ca/registration Printed in U.S.A 4-146-178-11(1)
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LCD Digital
Color TV
KDL-46VL160
KDL-40VL160
© 2009 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
Sony Customer Support
U.S.A.: www.sony.com/tvsupport
Canada: www.sony.ca/support
United States
1.800.222.SONY
Canada
1.877.899.SONY
Please Do Not Return
the Product to the Store