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D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US02Cov2.fm masterpage:3 columns Right 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 product. Model No. Serial No.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US02WAR.fm WARNING NOTIFICATION To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US02WAR.fm Trademark Information TruSurround XT, SRS and ( ) symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc. Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under one or more of the following US patents: 5510752, 5736897. BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. Macintosh is a trademark licensed to Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US02WAR.fm USE masterpage:3 columns Right grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. For the TV with a three-wire grounding type AC power cord plug (Class 1 unit) This TV must be connected to an AC power socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US02WAR.fm masterpage:3 columns Right VENTILATION Objects and ventilation holes The slots and openings in the TV are provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the TV, and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US02WAR.fm masterpage:3 columns Right INSTALLATION Placing on a stable surface When installing or removing, using the Wall-Mount Bracket, be sure to use qualified contractors. Wall mount installation requires the use of a Wall-Mount Bracket. If not properly secured during installation or removal from the Wall-Mount Bracket, the TV may fall and cause serious injury. Please use a qualified contractor when installing or removing.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US02WAR.fm masterpage:3 columns Right SERVICING Damage requiring service If the surface of the TV cracks, do not touch the TV until you unplug the AC power cord. Otherwise electric shock may result. Servicing Do not attempt to service the TV yourself since opening the cabinet may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US02TOC.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Contents Getting Started TM Welcome to the World of ............................................................................11 Connecting the TV .........................................................................................................11 Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System .........................................................11 Cable Box/Digital Cable Box and Antenna...............................
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D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US03INS.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Getting Started TM Thank you for purchasing this Sony LCD Digital Color TV. This manual is for models KDL-40XBR2, KDL-46XBR2, KDL-40XBR3 and KDL-46XBR3. The packing box contains accessories that are listed on page 52.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US03INS.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Getting Started Cable Box/Digital Cable Box and Antenna Use this hookup if ❑ Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as premium channels. Viewing all channels requires a cable box. ❑ You do not intend to hook up any other audio or video equipment to your TV. z To change channels using the cable box, set your TV to channel 3 or 4 depending on the cable box channel output.
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D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US03INS.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Getting Started Item Description HDMI-to-DVI cable ✍ ✍ 5 AC IN 6 VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO Getting Started HDMI adapter Audio cable Do not connect a PC to the TV’s HDMI input. Use the PC IN (RGB IN) input instead when connecting a PC. HDMI connection is necessary to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p formats. Note that this TV displays all format types of picture in a resolution of 1,920 dots × 1,080 lines.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US03INS.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Getting Started Installing the TV Preventing the TV from Toppling Over Attaching the Support Belt 1 Screw the support belt (supplied) to the TV stand with a wood screw (supplied). 2 Attach the support belt to the stand with the securing screw (supplied) 3 ✍ ✍ Bundling the Connecting Cables using a coin, etc. Adjust the length by pulling the support belt toward you while holding the TV stand.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US03INS.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Getting Started When Installing on a Wall ✍ Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any reason other than to wallmount the TV. Follow the simple steps below to remove the Table-Top Stand: 1 Disconnect all the cables from the TV. 2 Start removing the screws from the ones on top. (See illustration below) Do not remove any other screws from the TV. 3 When screws are removed, lift the TV out.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US03INS.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Getting Started Setting Up the Channel List – Initial Setup After you finish connecting the TV, you can run the Initial Setup to create a list of available analog and digital channels. The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn on the TV for the first time after hooking it up. 1 Press to turn on the TV. The Initial Setup screen appears. 2 Press V/v to highlight the on-screen display language. Then press .
D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US04REM.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Basic Operations Remote Control Button Description 1 TV/VIDEO Press repeatedly to cycle through the video inputs. ✍ ✍ 2 SLEEP Press repeatedly until the TV displays the time in minutes (Off, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90 or 120) that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off. To cancel Sleep, press SLEEP repeatedly until Off appears.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US04REM.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Basic Operations Button 0 GUIDE Description Press to display the guide when you are watching analog or digital channels. Using the Guide The guide allows you to select the channels from a channel list. The guide also provides information about the current program being shown on each channel (if information is available from the station). Information banner 1:26 Remaining TV-G V S L D Alt.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US04REM.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Basic Operations Button Description qs BD/DVD or DVR/VCR Operating Buttons qf qg qh qj ✍ qk BD/DVD MENU ql POWER w; TV POWER wa FREEZE For further information, refer to the operating manual of the connected equipment. Press to turn on and off the external equipment selected from the FUNCTION buttons 3. Press to turn on and off the TV. Press once to display a frozen image of the current program.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US04REM.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Basic Operations Button Description ws PICTURE wd WIDE Press repeatedly to cycle through the available picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Custom. The picture modes can be also accessed in the Picture settings. For details, see “Picture Settings” on page 33. 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 37.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US04REM.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Basic Operations Programming the Remote Control The remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment. Sony Equipment Programmable Code Number BD/DVD 101 (Sony Blu-ray Disc Player) DVR/VCR SAT/CABLE 901 (Sony Dream System) 801 (Sony Satellite Receiver) Find the three-digit code for your equipment from the “Manufacturer’s Codes” listed on page 26.
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D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US04REM.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Basic Operations Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control To operate other equipment connected to your TV, first turn to page 26 and program the necessary code. For operating video equipment, press TV/VIDEO repeatedly until you see the video input on the screen for your connected equipment. Remote control tips are provided below. ✍ Some functions cannot be operated depending on the equipment.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US04REM.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Basic Operations Operating a Blu-ray Disc Player (BD) To Do This ... Activate the remote control to operate the Blu-ray Disc Player Press ... To Do This ... BD/DVD (FUNCTION) m to fast reverse or M to Step through different tracks of the disc fast forward the disc when pressed during playback Press ...
D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US04REM.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Basic Operations Operating a HDD/DVD Combo Unit To Do This ... Press ... To Do This ... Press ... Record z Activate the remote control to operate the DVD/HDD DVR/VCR (FUNCTION) Record stop x Turn on/off POWER Record pause X Select the HDD Select the DVD F1 F2 Specify the previous chapter/track Specify the next chapter/track .
D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US04REM.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Basic Operations TV Controls POWER 1 CHANNEL 2 q; VOLUME POWER 3 CHANNEL VOLUME TV/VIDEO PIC OFF/TIMER STANDBY POWER MENU TV/VIDEO MENU 4 5 PIC OFF/TIMER 6 STANDBY 7 POWER 8 9 Item Description 1 POWER Press to turn on and off the TV. 2 Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through channels, press and hold down either –/+. In the MENU screen, these buttons serve as up/down buttons.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US05USI.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Using the Menus Overview of MENU MENU provides one-button access for controlling your TV. It enables you to perform a variety of tasks intuitively with a control panel on the screen rather than a variety of remote control button presses. When you press the MENU button, you can select from basic TV functions: External Inputs, Favorites, Cable, Antenna and Settings.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US05USI.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Using the Menus MENU Favorites C Cable Description The Favorites feature lets you select programs from a Favorite Channels list of up to 16 favorite channels that you specify. Add to Favorites 1 Highlight Favorites from the MENU control 5 12 panel and press . 23 The Favorite Channels list appears. Edit Favorites 2 Make your selection by pressing V/v Exit to highlight the desired channel then press .
D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US05USI.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Using the Menus Picture Settings Antenna Exit: Picture Picture Mode MENU To display the Picture settings, see “Navigating Through Settings” (see page 32). Vivid Reset Backlight 5 Picture Max 50 Color 55 Hue 0 Color Temp. Cool Sharpness 40 Option Picture Mode Using the Menus Brightness Description Vivid Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. Standard Select for standard picture settings.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US05USI.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Using the Menus Option Description ✍ DRC Palette DRC Mode is available when you are watching 480i, 480p, 720p or 1080i sources. It is not available when Game Mode is On or you are using the Freeze feature. Custom Allows you to customize the level of detail (Reality) and smoothness (Clarity) for input sources.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US05USI.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Using the Menus Sound Settings Antenna Exit: Sound Sound Mode MENU To display the Sound settings, see “Navigating Through Settings” (see page 32). Custom Reset Treble 0 Bass 0 0 Steady Sound Off Volume Offset 0 Surround Off BBE Off Using the Menus Balance Option Description Sound Mode Dynamic Select to enhance treble and bass. Standard Suitable for spoken dialog. Custom Flat setting.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US05USI.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Using the Menus Option Description Alternate Audio Digital channels only Select among the available options to switch among the alternate audio streams. The program you are tuned to may be broadcast in a different language in the alternate audio streams. ✍ Speaker The Alternate Audio option is not available if the program is not broadcast with alternate audio streams. On Select to turn on the TV speakers.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US05USI.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Using the Menus Screen Settings Antenna Exit: Screen Wide Mode Full Auto Wide On 4:3 Default Off Display Area Normal 0 Vertical Center 0 Vertical Size 0 To display the Screen settings, see “Navigating Through Settings” (see page 32).
D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US05USI.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Using the Menus Option Description 4:3 Default Select the default screen mode to use for 4:3 sources. Wide Zoom Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture, to fill the 16:9 screen, keeping the original image as much as possible. Normal Select to display the 4:3 picture in its original size. Full Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture horizontally only, to fill the display area.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US05USI.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Using the Menus Channel Settings Antenna Exit: Channel MENU To display the Channel settings, see “Navigating Through Settings” (see page 32). Favorite Channels Digital Channels Auto Program Show/Hide Channels Label Channels Using the Menus Diagnostics Option Favorite Channels Description Lets you set up a list of up to 16 of your favorite channels. Press V/v to scroll to the slot you would like to edit.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US05USI.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Using the Menus Parental Lock Settings Antenna Parental Lock Exit: MENU Enter password To display the Parental Lock settings, see “Navigating Through Settings” (see page 32). Antenna Password Exit: Parental Lock Press Use 0-9 on the remote control to enter a four-digit password. The Parental Lock option appears.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US05USI.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Using the Menus Option Description Unrated (available only in U.S.A.) Allow Allows programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating. Block Blocks all programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating. Change Password Select to change your password. ✍ ✍ You need your password for any future access into the Parental Lock settings. If you lose your password, see “Lost password” on page 50. U.S.A.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US05USI.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Using the Menus Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating Options To select custom rating options for Canada, select Canada in the Select Country setting (see page 41). Option Description English Rating C All children. C8+ Children 8 years and older. G General programming. PG Parental guidance. 14+ Viewers 14 and older. 18+ Adult programming. G General programming.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US05USI.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Using the Menus Setup Settings Antenna Exit: Setup Caption Vision (CC) Off Info Banner On Game Mode Off Color Matrix Standard MENU To display the Setup settings, see “Navigating Through Settings” (see page 32). Label Video Inputs Clock/Timers English Menu Color Blue Power Saving Off Option Description Caption Vision (CC) Allows you to select from several closed-caption modes.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US05USI.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Using the Menus Option Description Clock/Timers Sleep Set the time in minutes (Off, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes or 120 minutes) that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off automatically. Timer 1 Timer 2 You can use the timers to turn the TV on, set the duration time the TV will remain on, and tune to a specific channel at two scheduled times.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US05USI.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Using the Menus Option Description CineMotion Select Auto to optimize the screen display automatically detecting film content and applying a reverse 3-2 pulldown process. Moving pictures will appear clearer and more natural looking. Select Off to disable the detection. ✍ Product Information CineMotion is only available when you are watching 480i sources, except when the Freeze feature is in use.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US05USI.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Using the Menus PC Settings Picture Text Display Mode Reset Backlight Picture Brightness To display the PC settings, see “Navigating Through Settings” (see page 32). Text Adjust the picture settings Resolution: 1024x768/60Hz MENU Exit ✍ Press TV/VIDEO to switch to another input. Option Description Picture Display Mode Sound Video Select to view video images. Text Select to view text, charts or tables.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US05USI.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Using the Menus Option Description Others Auto Adjustment Select to automatically adjust the display position, Phase and Pitch of the picture when the TV receives an input signal from the connected PC. Note that Auto Adjustment may not work well with certain input signals. In such cases, manually adjust the options below. Reset Resets the current settings to the default value.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US08OTH.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Other Information Troubleshooting If you have additional 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 Residents 1-877-899-SONY(7669) for Canadian Residents Problem No picture. No picture. Cannot receive any channels. TV is locked to one channel.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US08OTH.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Other Information Problem No sound/Noisy sound Good picture, no sound. Possible Remedies ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Audio noise. ❑ “Black box” on screen. ❑ ❑ Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the screen. ❑ Certain programs on DVD or other ❑ digital sources display a loss of detail, especially during fast-motion or dark scenes. Remote control does not operate. Cannot change channels with the remote control.
D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US08OTH.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Other Information Problem Possible Remedies Some digital cable channels are not being displayed. ❑ Lost password. ❑ How to reset the TV to factory settings. ❑ ❑ Certain cable companies have limitations on the broadcast of digital cable channels. Check with your cable company for more information. The digital cable channel may be set to Hidden in the Show/Hide Channels setting (page 39).
D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US08OTH.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Other Information PC Input Signal Reference Chart Resolution Signals VGA SVGA XGA SXGA HDTV ✍ ✍ ✍ Vertical frequency (Hz) Standard Horizontal (Pixel) × Vertical (Line) 640 × 480 31.5 60 VGA 640 × 480 37.5 75 VESA 720 × 400 31.5 70 VGA-T 800 × 600 37.9 60 VESA Guidelines 800 × 600 46.9 75 VESA 1024 × 768 48.4 60 VESA Guidelines 1024 × 768 56.5 70 VESA 1024 × 768 60.
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D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US09IX.fm masterpage:3 columns Right Treble 35 Troubleshooting 48–50 TV POWER button 23 TV Rating 41 TV/VIDEO button 21, 30 U U.S.A. Rating 42 Unrated 41 US Models 41 Using with remote control 5.
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D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\00USBCO.fm masterpage:Right For Your Convenience Please contact Sony directly if you: z z Have questions on the use of your television after reading your manual Experience difficulty operating your television Contact Sony Customer Support at: http://www.sony.