Sony KDL-40VL160 Quick Setup Guide - Page 1

Quick Setup Guide LCD Digital Color TV KDL-46VL160 KDL-40VL160 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 © 2009 Sony Corporation Printed in U.S.A. Getting Started Initial Setup Before you begin, make sure that your cables are properly connected. Connect an RF cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA input. The first time you turn on your TV, the Initial Setup wizard will appear and guide you through the Initial Setup of your TV. 1 Select your preferred language. 2 Set up the TV's tuner to search for available digital and analog channels (if using a cable or satellite box, select Skip to skip the Auto Program). 3 Set the date and time. 4 Continue on to set up the TV Guide On Screen® if you are not using a cable or satellite box. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your system. Initial Setup Please select a language. Language settings will apply to on screen display as well as default audio for digital channels. Highlight a choice and press to continue. English Español Français Step 1 of 6 TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is an easy way to access the TV settings and fun features.  Press HOME to display the XMB™, use the buttons to navigate, and highlight an icon, then press to select. CC FREEZE Product Support Clock/Timers Sound Screen Channel TV The BRAVIA® Full HDTV Experience Thank you for choosing Sony! Your new BRAVIA® TV opens the door to the "Full HDTV Experience." This guide will help you get the most out of your TV. Please take a moment to register your TV at: U.S.A.: http://productregistration.sony.com Canada: http://www.SonyStyle.ca/registration Four Steps to a Full HD Experience Set, Source, Sound, and Setup. Set Now that you have made the best selection in LCD TV technology, be sure to remove all accessory contents from the packaging before setting up your TV. Source To experience the stunning detail of your BRAVIA TV, you need access to HD programming.  Upgrade your signal or content source to high-definition (HD) by contacting your HD service provider.  Receive over-the-air HD broadcasts with an HD-quality antenna connected directly to the back of your TV. Visit www.antennaweb.org for more information on antenna selection and setup.  Discover the wealth of entertainment now available on super-high resolution Blu-ray Disc™ player and other Sony HD equipment. 4-146-180-11(1) Sound Complete the high-definition experience with a BRAVIA Sync™ surround sound system or A/V receiver from Sony. Setup Install your TV and connect your sources. See the reverse side of this guide for sample connection diagrams. The following chart shows the high-definition (HD) and standarddefinition (SD) video formats supported by your BRAVIA TV inputs. * For supported PC formats see the Operating Instructions. To help assure the highest quality for your HD experience, use Sony HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) cables. To learn more about HDTV, visit: U.S.A.: http://www.sony.com/HDTV Canada: http://www.SonyStyle.ca/hd Watching Your BRAVIA TV Select Your Content Whether you are watching cable, satellite or broadcast TV; playing a VCR, DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ player; connecting to your PC; or viewing photo files, you will need to properly connect your TV to access content.  Select the Correct Input for Connected Equipment Press INPUT repeatedly until your selection is highlighted on the screen. Refer to the Operating Instructions for details on labeling inputs. CC FREEZE  SCeolnecntepcht ototoaoDr LmNuAsicCfeirletisfiferdo™mmtheediXaMseBrv™er or Sony USB equipment to view photo files. Plug in Sony USB equipment and listen to music files. Customize Picture and Sound Quality You can choose optimum picture and sound settings to match the content you are displaying on your TV:  Press HOME on your remote control to display the XMB™ and select Picture or Sound from the Settings menu. Choose the appropriate setting for your content.  Press OPTIONS to quickly access Picture Adjustments and Sound Adjustments.  Refer to your Operating Instructions for more information. Screen Shape and Aspect Ratio High-definition and standard-definition signals are transmitted with different aspect ratios (the width-to-height ratio of the image). The 16:9 aspect ratio (common to most HD signals) 9 will fill the TV screen. 16 3 4 The 4:3 aspect ratio (common to most SD signals) may not look as clear as a 16:9 HD signal and may need adjustment to fill the TV screen.  Press WIDE to display the Wide Mode setting of your preference. PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY Wide Mode TV PICTURE WIDE SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE CC FREEZE FREEZE Wide Zoom Normal Full Zoom Adjust RETURN Back Features Enjoy some of the fun and entertaining features your BRAVIA TV is capable of delivering. DLNA Certified™ Photo Viewer Share photos from your DLNA Certified™ equipment. Sony USB Photo and Music Access Plug in Sony USB equipment to access your photo or music files. TV Guide On Screen® A customized program guide allows you to search for programs faster and easier. The Guide collects* and lists TV programming information via cable service (without a cable box) or over-the-air antenna. *Enabling the TV Guide On Screen feature will increase the amount of time the TV is in Download Acquisition Mode (DAM), see "Specifications" in the Operating Instructions. Favorites Easily access your favorite channels, inputs, photos, and music files. ECO-BRAVIA TV This TV includes a number of features such as Power Saving, Light Sensor, and PC Power Management. 10% Cert no. SCS-COC-001395 To Do List When the Initial Setup is completed, consider carrying out these items: Set Closed Captions (CC) Set Parental Lock Show/Hide Channels Manage Inputs (Label/Enable Inputs) Set Speakers Refer to your Operating Instructions for more information.