Sony KDL-40VL160 - 40" Bravia Vl Series Lcd Tv User manual

KDL-40/46VL160 EN 4-146-180-11(1)
Quick Setup Guide
KDL-46VL160
KDL-40VL160
LCD Digital
Color TV
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Canada
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The BRAVIA® Full HDTV Experience Features
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.
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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 standard-
definition (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
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.
1Select your preferred language.
2Set 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).
3Set the date and time.
4Continue 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.
Step 1 of 6
Initial Setup
English
Español
Français
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.
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
TV
Product Support
Clock/Timers
Sound
Screen
Channel
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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
Select photo or music files from the XMB™
Connect to a DLNA Certified™ media server 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.
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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)
will fill the TV screen.
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.
9
16
4
3
Press WIDE to display the Wide Mode setting of your preference.
Wide Zoom
Normal
Full
Zoom
Wide Mode TV
BackAdjust RETURN
PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT
THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE
CC FREEZE
SYNC MENU PAUSE
PLAY
STOP
PICTURE WIDE
FREEZE
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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
Getting Started Watching Your BRAVIA TV
To Do List
When the Initial Setup is completed, consider carrying out these items:
Set Closed Captions (CC) Manage Inputs (Label/Enable Inputs)
Set Parental Lock Set Speakers
Show/Hide Channels
Refer to your Operating Instructions for more information.
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VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL
5.1CH OUTPUT
VIDEO
Y
L
R
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
WOOFER
COAXIAL OPTICAL
FRONT REAR CENTER
S VIDEO
HDMI
OUT
AC IN
P B / C B
P R / C R
OPT IN
SAT
OPT IN
VIDEO 1
COAX IN AUDIO IN
DVD
DVD INSATIN VIDEO 2/BD IN OUT
ANTENNA
SA-CD/CD
AUDIO IN
TV
AUDIO IN
FRONT R
VIDEO 1 DMPORT
DIGITAL
SPEAKERS
HDMI
AM
R
L
R
L
FRONT L SUR R SURL CENTER SUBWOOFER
CABLE / ANTENNA
4
1 3 1
3
IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO
L
(MONO)
AUDIO
R
S VIDEO
COMPONENT IN
RGB
PC IN
AUDIO OUT
(VAR/FIX)
(1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i)
1
AUDI AUDIAUDIO AUDIO
P B
P R
Y
2
L
R
O
L
R
O
R L
DIGITAL
OUT
(OPTICAL)
AUDIO
CABLE / ANTENNA
4
1 3 1
3
IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO
L
(MONO)
AUDIO
R
S VIDEO
COMPONENT IN
RGB
PC IN
AUDIO OUT
(VAR/FIX)
(1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i)
1
AUDI AUDIAUDIO AUDIO
P B
P R
Y
2
L
R
O
L
R
O
R L
DIGITAL
OUT
(OPTICAL)
AUDIO
Required Cable Types for Connection Notes on Connection
Connect your incoming signal source (HD Cable Box, HD Satellite Receiver,
or DVD) with HDMI or component video for the best possible picture quality.
If your connecting equipment has DVI output instead of the HDMI output,
you must use a DVI-to-HDMI cable for the video and also connect an audio
cable for the sound. If this is the case, connect the cable to HDMI IN 4 (input)
of your TV.
P&P/PIP functions require Cable/Antenna connection.
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Connect PC’s audio output when using an HD15 connection.
Press PC’s FUNCTION Key + Select Output to transmit to TV.
When using an HD15 connection, adjust TV’s Pitch and Phase
to correct sharpness.
Refer to your Operating Instructions.
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HD Basic Connection with Home Theater System
Cable/SAT
(dish)
SD Cable Box or
SD Satellite Receiver
Home Theater System
or
HD BRAVIA® Sync™ Basic Connection
PC Connection with SD VCR/DVD
Coaxial
HDMI
DVI-to-HDMI
Component
Composite
Audio (L/R)
Mini-Pin Audio Digital Optical Audio
Audio (L/R) with Mini-Pin
HD15
Blu-ray Disc/DVD
Rear of TV
HD Basic Connection with A/V Receiver
CABLE / ANTENNA
4
1 3 1
3
IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO
L
(MONO)
AUDIO
R
S VIDEO
COMPONENT IN
RGB
PC IN
AUDIO OUT
(VAR/FIX)
(1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i)
1
AUDI AUDIAUDIO AUDIO
P B
P R
Y
2
L
R
O
L
R
O
R L
DIGITAL
OUT
(OPTICAL)
AUDIO
A/V Receiver
Blu-ray Disc/DVD
HD Cable Box or
HD Satellite Receiver
Rear of TV
*A/V Receiver
*Blu-ray Disc
SAT
(Dish) HD Cable Box or
HD Satellite Receiver
*Rear of TV
Cable/Antenna
CABLE / ANTENNA
4
1 3 1
3
IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO
L
(MONO)
AUDIO
R
S VIDEO
COMPONENT IN
RGB
PC IN
AUDIO OUT
(VAR/FIX)
(1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i)
1
AUDI AUDIAUDIO AUDIO
P B
P R
Y
2
L
R
O
L
R
O
R L
DIGITAL
OUT
(OPTICAL)
AUDIO
Notebook PC
Splitter
Rear of TV
VCR/DVD Combo
VCR DVD
* Signifies a BRAVIA Sync capable device.
Programming the Remote Control
Your remote control can be programmed to use other equipment and is
pre-programmed to operate the following Sony equipment.
Function Button Sony Equipment Code Number
DVD DVD Player 31033
AMP Receiver 52172
STB Digital Satellite 01639
Programming Other Equipment
Follow the steps below to program your TV remote control.
1Look for the code in the Manufacturer’s Code List (see the Operating Instructions) that
corresponds to the equipment you would like to operate with the Sony remote control. If
more than one code is provided, try programming the first code listed. If your equipment’s
code is not listed, visit http://esupport.sony.com/remotecodes for a more
comprehensive list.
2Press and hold , or simultaneously with the button and release.
When in the programming mode, the FUNCTION button blinks for approximately
30 seconds until a code is entered.
3Enter the five digit code using – while the FUNCTION button is lit. If the code is not
entered within 30 seconds, you must repeat step 2.
4Press or to confirm the code. If successfully programmed, the FUNCTION button
will blink twice, if not, it blinks five times.
To Confirm the Programming
If you can turn your equipment on and off using the green
POWER
button, the programming is
complete. If not, try the next code listed.
Note:
In some cases, you may not be able to program your remote control. If this is the case, use
your equipment’s remote control.
Any of the FUNCTION buttons can be programmed to operate other equipment regardless
of the labeling. For example, if programmed with the correct code, a Blu-ray Disc player
can be operated with the button. This is useful if your equipment does not match any
of the labeled buttons.
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POWER
PORT 1 PORT 2 PORT 3 PORT 4
LAN
(10/100)
CABLE / ANTENNA
4
1 3 1
3
IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO
L
(MONO)
AUDIO
R
S VIDEO
COMPONENT IN
RGB
PC IN
AUDIO OUT
(VAR/FIX)
(1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i)
1
AUDI AUDIAUDIO AUDIO
P B
P R
Y
2
L
R
O
L
R
O
R L
DIGITAL
OUT
(OPTICAL)
AUDIO
DLNA Certified™ Connection
SAT
(Dish)
Cable/Antenna
HD Antenna
Cable/Antenna
PC
Ethernet
Connecting a PC to Your BRAVIA TV
Splitter
Splitter
Router
DLNA Certified™Media Server
Rear of TV
DISPLAY
VOL CH
MUTING
REC RECPAUSE REC STOP
F2F1 MENUTOP MENU
BD/DVD
JUMP
DVD AMP STB TV
PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT
THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE
CC FREEZE
LIGHT POWER TV POWER
SYNC MENU PAUSE
PLAY
FUNCTION
STOP
2
2
4
3
4
This TV is a DLNA Certified™ Photo Viewer.