Sony KDL-40VL130 Operating Instructions

Sony KDL-40VL130 - 40" Bravia Vl-series Lcd Television Manual

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    3-215-019-13(1) LCD Digital Color TV Operating Instructions KDL-40VL130 KDL-46VL130 © 2007 Sony Corporation
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    the screen with opaque drapery. It is desirable to install the TV in a room where the floor and walls are not of a reflective material. CAUTION Use the following Sony TVs only with the following WALL-MOUNT BRACKET or TV-stand. Sony TV Model No. KDL-40VL130 KDL-46VL130 Sony Wall-Mount Bracket
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    37 General Settings 38 Initial Setup 38 Other Information Troubleshooting 39 Specifications 42 Index 44 Quick Setup Guide (separate volume) Provides a variety of optional equipment connection diagrams. Customer Support http://www.sony.com/tvsupport On-line Registration United States http
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    . Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat using it and ask your dealer or Sony service center to exchange it. s Do not place the TV where the power cord is subject to the TV set. Picture distortion and/or noisy sound may occur if the TV set is
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    as illustrated and hold it securely. Do not put stress on the LCD panel. s When carrying the TV, do not subject it to shocks or vibration, or excessive force. Ground clamps Antenna lead-in wire Electric service equipment NEC: National Electrical Code Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20
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    or removal from the Wall-Mount Bracket, the TV may fall and cause serious injury. Optional wall mount Observe the following when installing the TV using a Wall-Mount Bracket. s Be sure to follow the operating instructions supplied with the Wall-Mount Bracket when installing the TV. s Be sure to
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    blue, or green) may appear constantly on the LCD screen. This is a structural property of the LCD panel and is not a malfunction. s The LCD screen is made with high-precision technology and to achieve a high level of performance and picture quality, this TV's backlight setting is set to maximize the
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    -height ratio of the image). HDTV uses a wider screen than conventional standarddefinition 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
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    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. 9
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    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
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    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. 2 VIDEO IN 2 Connects to the composite video and audio output jacks on your camcorder or other VIDEO/R-AUDIO- video equipment
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    1 31 2 Y S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R VIDEO IN DMeX/SERVICE PB DIGITAL OUT PR (OPTICAL) L AUDIO R L AUDIO R COMPONENT IN (1080p/1080i/ 720p/480p/480i) AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) 56 7 8 9 the picture is noisy, flickering or not clear, adjust Phase and Pitch of Screen settings on page 32.
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    Player, A/V receiver as well as PC. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus digital TV. 6 COMPONENT IN 1/2 (1080p/1080i/ 720p/480p/480i)/ L-AUDIO-R 7 DMex/ SERVICE Connects to your equipment's component video (YPBPR) and audio (L/R) jacks. Component video provides better picture
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    Satellite Box 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
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    Getting Started Shown with DVI Connection Rear of TV PC IN 1 RGB IN 2 DVI-to-HDMI HD cable box/ Component Connection Rear of TV 1 31 2 Y S VIDEO PB VIDEO PR DMex/SERVICE DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) L (MONO) AUDIO R L AUDIO R L AUDIO R VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN (1080p/1080iI/ 720p/480p/480iI
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    VESA VESA VESA ~ • 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. • For the best picture quality, it is recommended to use the signals (boldfaced) in the above chart with a 60 Hz vertical frequency from a personal
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    of TV IN 32 AUDIO L AUDIO R 1 31 2 Y S VIDEO PB VIDEO PR DMex/SERVICE DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) L (MONO) AUDIO R L AUDIO R L AUDIO R VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN (1080p/1080Ii/ Headphones Camcorder ~ • Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting other equipment to your TV. 17
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    Using HDMI Control for BRAVIA Theatre Sync™ This TV is equipped with BRAVIA Theatre Sync. The HDMI Control function enables BRAVIA Theatre Sync to allow communication between Sony TV's and Sony equipment. Only Sony equipment with HDMI Control capability is supported. To Connect HDMI Control
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    to the TV's VHF/UHF/ CABLE input. You will be prompted to select the language of your choice to be used for all the on-screen settings. Use as described on page 34. (Useful for antenna installations.) To Display the Picture in Your Preferred Aspect Ratio Select the proper Wide Mode as described on
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    Press to turn on and off the Theater Mode. The picture settings will be set for a cinema like experience and the audio will be switched to the audio output of the attached speakers of your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system. Your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system must be connected by an HDMI connection
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    and External Inputs list (see pages 9 and 26). Product Support Clock/Timers 8 DMex 9 0-9 ENT 0 Sound Screen Video Options TV Press to access features in the optional BRAVIA external module. See your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for more information. The module may not be available in your
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    the sound. Press to turn on and off the TV. Press repeatedly to step through the Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen settings (see page 31). Changing the Wide Screen Mode (For PC timing, see below) 4:3 Original source 16
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    Picture See page 28 Sound See page 30 P&P See page 25 Exit P&P See page 25 Speakers See page 33 Add to Favorites/ Remove from Favorites See page 21 MTS Alternate Audio Digital Rating Screen back and forth between two channels. The TV alternates between the current channel and the last
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    green when the Picture Off feature is blinks in red continuously, this may indicate the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on the back cover). Lights up in green when the TV is turned on. Receives IR signals from the remote control. Senses room light level and adjusts the screen
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    TV Features Using P&P Feature This TV comes with the P&P feature which allow you to view two pictures simultaneously. P&P (picture and picture button to swap the highlight between the main window and sub window. • 1080p signal cannot be displayed for Component 1/2 in the sub window. To Change
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    the XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) as well as a variety of TV features. HOME cc Product Support Clock/Timers Settings The XMB™ displays the Media Category icons (horizontally) and available features (vertically) within the highlighted icon. Sound Screen Video Options The XMB™ is shown here with Settings
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    Menus Settings Available TV settings and features are listed under the Settings icon. Available channels are listed under the TV icon. Select below is for the Settings.) Product Support (page 28) Clock/Timers (page 28) Picture (page 28) Sound (page 30) Screen (page 31) Video Options (page
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    Setting Description Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics 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 is displayed here
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    Picture Mode setting to the default values. Brightens or darkens the backlight. Increases or decreases picture contrast. Brightens or darkens the picture highlight DRC Palette then press . The DRC Palette appears. DRC Palette TV 1 Reality Clarity 1 RETURN Back 2 Press the arrow buttons to
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    to the default values. Black Corrector Enhances black areas of the picture for stronger contrast. Advanced C.E. Automatically optimizes the backlight and contrast. This setting is (Advanced especially effective for dark picture scenes. It will increase the Contrast contrast distinction of the
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    to display the 16:9 picture in its original size. Zoom Enlarges the picture horizontally and vertically to fill the screen while maintaining the aspect . Full Pixel Displays the picture for 1080i or 1080p sources in its original size. +1 Displays the original picture area. This setting can
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    the Vertical positioning by pressing V/v. Press B/b to adjust the Horizontal positioning. ~ • The Screen Position feature is useful if the TV is connected to game equipment. Adjusts the vertical size of the picture. Press B/b and press to adjust. ~ • Vertical Size is available only when Wide Mode
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    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 Audio Out.) language is what you have selected in the Language setting, your TV will automatically switch to the matching language with the Alternate Audio feature
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    to show or hide channels when you surf with the CH +/- button or in the TV channel list on the XMB™. 1 Press V/v to scroll through the channels until you highlight whole screen (if available). Digital CC For both analog (EIA-608) and digital (EIA-708) closed caption options. Select from Service
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    the TV. Password screen TV-14 Custom Sets ratings manually. U.S.: See page 36 for details. Canada: See page 36 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 TV
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    Block programs by their rating, content or both Age-Based Ratings TV-Y 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
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    no labels are assigned. HDMI Settings HDMI inputs of this TV will recognize and communicate with other Sony equipment equipped with HDMI Control. HDMI Control On/Off feature allows your TV to communicate with other equipment that supports HDMI Control. Device Auto Power Off Select On to have
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    Setup If you have missed the Initial Setup when you first connected the TV or if you want to scan all receivable channels, you can run the Initial Setup. Follow the instructions on the screen. Settings such as picture and sound adjustments will not be affected by this Initial Setup. ~ • Favorites
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    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
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    picture, no sound • Check the volume control. • Press MUTING or VOL + so that "Muting" disappears from the screen (see page 22). • Disconnect your headphones. • Set Speakers to TV dots, pixelations) to appear fast-motion or dark scenes on your screen. These signal compressions are more visible and
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    polarity of the batteries or replace the batteries. • Point the remote control at the remote control sensor located at the front of the TV. • Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your remote control operation; try turning off the fluorescent lamps. • Keep the remote control sensor area clear from
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    Specifications Model KDL-40VL130 KDL-46VL130 System Television system NTSC: American TV Panel system LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel Hz Power consumption in use 220 W 260 W in standby All models less than 0.4 W Screen size (inches 40 46 × 29 × 4 7/8 wall-mount hole pattern 300 × 200
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    accessories KDL-40VL130 KDL-46VL130 Remote control RM-YD014 (1) / Size AA batteries (2) / AC power cord (1) / Support belt (1) / Securing screw (1) / Wood screw (1) / Cable holder (1 attached to the TV) / Operating Instructions (1) / Quick Setup Guide (1) / Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket
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    32 Auto Program 19, 34 Auto Wide 31 B Backlight 29 Balance 30 Bass 30 Brightness 29 C Cable 29 COMPONENT IN jack (1080p/1080i/ 720p/480p/480i) 13 Connecting the TV 14 Contact Sony 28 Country 35 Current Initial Setup 38 Parental Lock 35 Picture 28 Product Support 28 Screen 31 Sound 30 Video Options 32
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    your Operating Instruction manual and Quick Setup Guide z Experience difficulty operating your television Contact Sony Customer Support at: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport or to speak with a support representative: United States 1-800-222-SONY (7669) Canada 1-877-899-SONY (7669) Sony will work
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© 2007 Sony Corporation
LCD Digital Color TV
3-215-019-
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Operating Instructions