Sony KDL 26NL140 26/32/37NL140 User Manual Operating Instructions KDL26NL140

KDL-32NL140 Operating Instructions KDL26NL140

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KDL-26NL140

KDL-32NL140

KDL-37NL140

© 2008 Sony Corporation

3-876-517-11(1)

LCD Digital Color TV

Operating Instructions

2

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do

not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

To prevent electric shock, do not use this

polarized AC plug with an extension cord,

receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can

be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.

NOTIFICATION

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. This equipment generates,

uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and,

if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to

radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to

try to correct the interference by one or more of

the following measures:

s

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

sIncrease the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

sConnect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

sConsult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

Safety

sOperate the TV only on 120 V AC.

s

Use the AC power cord specified by Sony

and suitable for the voltage where you use it.

sThe plug is designed, for safety purposes,

to fit into the wall outlet only one way. If

you are unable to insert the plug fully into

the outlet, contact your dealer.

sIf any liquid or solid object should fall

inside the cabinet, unplug the TV

immediately and have it checked by

qualified service personnel before

operating it further.

sIf you will not be using the TV for several

days, disconnect the power by pulling the

plug itself. Never pull on the cord.

sWhen disconnecting AC power cord, the

power cord should be easily accessible for

disconnection.

sThe apparatus must not be exposed to

dripping or splashing. Do not place

objects filled with liquids, such as vases

on the apparatus.

sFor details concerning safety precautions,

see “Safety and Regulatory Booklet”

(included).

Installing

sThe TV should be installed near an easily

accessible power outlet.

sTo prevent internal heat buildup, do not

block the ventilation openings.

sDo not install the TV in a hot or humid

place, or in a place subject to excessive

dust or mechanical vibration.

sAvoid operating the TV at temperatures

below 41°F (5°C).

sIf the TV is transported directly from a

cold to a warm location, or if the room

temperature changes suddenly, the picture

may be blurred or show poor color due to

moisture condensation. In this case,

please wait a few hours to let the moisture

evaporate before turning on the TV.

sTo obtain the best picture, do not expose

the screen to direct illumination or direct

sunlight. It is recommended to use spot

lighting directed down from the ceiling or

to cover the windows that face 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 your TV with the following

WALL-MOUNT BRACKET.

Use with other WALL-MOUNT BRACKET

may cause instability and possibly result in

injury (see page 8).

To Customers

Sufficient expertise is required for installing the

specified TV. Be sure to subcontract the

installation to Sony dealer or licensed

contractors and pay adequate attention to safety

during the installation.

Note

This television includes a QAM demodulator

which should allow you to receive unscrambled

digital cable television programming via

subscription service to a cable service provider.

Availability of digital cable television

programming in your area depends on the type

of programming and signal provided by your

cable service provider.

For Customers in Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with

Canadian ICES-003.

For Customers in the United

States

Lamp in this product contains

mercury. Disposal of these

materials may be regulated due to

environmental considerations.

For disposal or recycling

information, please contact your

local authorities or the Electronic

Industries Alliance

(www.eiae.org).

Trademark Information

Macintosh is a trademark licensed to Apple,

Inc., registered in the U.S.A. and other countries.

Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol

are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition

Multimedia Interface are trademarks or

registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.

TruSurround XT, SRS and ( ) symbol are

trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround XT

technology is incorporated under license from

SRS Labs, Inc.

Fergason Patent Properties, LLC:

U.S. Patent No. 5, 717, 422

U.S. Patent No. 6, 816, 141

Blu-ray is a trademark.

“BRAVIA” and , , BRAVIA

Theatre Sync and DMPORT are trademarks or

registered marks of Sony Corporation.

“PLAYSTATION” is a registered trademark

and “PS3” is a trademark of Sony Computer

Entertainment Inc.

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 TV.

Model Name

Serial No.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model: KDL-26NL140/KDL-32NL140/

KDL-37NL140

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 16530 Via Esprillo

San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.

Telephone Number: 858-942-2230

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC

rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1) This device may not cause

harmful interference, and (2) this device must

accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

Pursuant to FCC regulations, you are

cautioned that any changes or modifications

not expressly approved in this manual could

void your authority to operate this equipment.

Sony TV Model No.

KDL-26NL140 KDL-32NL140

KDL-37NL140

Sony Wall-Mount

Bracket Model No.

SU-WL100 SU-WL500

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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://productregistration.sony.com

Canada

http://www.sonystyle.ca/registration

Contents

Welcome to the World of BRAVIA®

The Four Steps to Stunning HD Experience:

Set, Sound, Source, and Setup ................4

Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio ..................4

Getting Started

1. Installing the TV ......................................... 5

How to Carry the TV ....................................5

How to Attach the Table-Top Stand ............5

Securing the TV ...........................................6

Bundling the Connecting Cables .................7

Preparation for Wall-Mounting .....................8

Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket ................9

When Installing the TV Against a Wall or

Enclosed Area ....................................11

2. Locating Inputs and Outputs .................. 12

Side Panel .................................................12

Rear Panel .................................................13

3. Connecting the TV ...................................15

Cable System and/or VHF/UHF ................15

HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box .................15

PC ..............................................................17

Other Equipment .......................................18

4. Setting Up the Channel List -

Initial Setup ............................................. 19

Exploring Fun Features

Using BRAVIA Theatre Sync™ with

Control for HDMI ..................................... 20

Using DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter ........ 20

Remote Control

and TV Controls/Indicators

Inserting Batteries ........................................21

When Using the Remote Control.................21

Remote Control .............................................22

TV Controls/Indicators .................................26

Using TV Menus

Navigating through TV Menus.....................27

Menu Descriptions........................................27

Using the Shortcuts Menu .....................28

Using the Picture Menu ........................30

Using the Sound Menu .........................31

Using the Screen Menu.........................32

Using the Channel Menu.......................33

Using the Parental Lock ........................34

Using the Setup Menu...........................37

Other Information

Troubleshooting............................................39

Specifications................................................42

Index...............................................................43

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Welcome to the World of BRAVIA®

Thank you for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. The quality of the image you see on

your BRAVIA TV is only as good as the quality of the signal it receives. To experience the stunning detail of

your new BRAVIA TV, you need access to HD programming. Your BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD

programming from:

• Over-the-air broadcasting via HD-quality antenna

• HD cable subscription

• HD satellite subscription

• Blu-ray Disc™ player or other external equipment

Contact your cable or satellite provider for information on upgrading to HD programming.

To learn more about HDTV, visit:

U.S.A http://www.sony.com/HDTV

Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/hd

The Four Steps to Stunning HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source,

and Setup

Along with 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 15).

The Quick Setup Guide, enclosed separately, illustrates how to connect other optional equipment.

Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio

You can enjoy crisp, clear images, smooth movement and high-impact visuals from 1080i HD signals. When

you compare a high-definition signal to a standard analog signal, you will notice a big difference. The 1080i

HD signals provide more than twice the vertical resolution of the standard TV signal.

High-definition and standard-definition signals are transmitted with different aspect ratios (the width-to-height

ratio of the image). HDTV uses a wider screen than conventional standard-definition TV.

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• You can use the Wide Mode function of the TV to adjust the 4:3 image to fit the entire screen (see pages 24 and 32).

• This TV supports signals up to 1080i.

16:9 (high-definition) source

Most HDTV signals use a wide screen aspect ratio of

16:9. The 16:9 fills your BRAVIA screen, maintaining a

crisp, clear, vivid picture.

4:3 (standard-definition) source

Most standard-definition signals use a boxy 4:3 aspect

ratio. When a 4:3 image is displayed on an HDTV, you

will see black bars on the sides. The picture quality ma

y

not be as sharp as with HD sources.

5

Getting Started

Getting Started

1. Installing the TV

Be sure to follow these guidelines to protect your

properties and avoid causing serious injury.

• Before carrying the TV, disconnect all cables.

• Carrying the large size TV requires two or more

people.

• When you carry the TV, place your hand as

illustrated and hold it securely. Do not put stress

on the LCD panel.

• When carrying the TV, do not subject it to shocks,

vibration or excessive force.

• Place your palm directly underneath but do not

squeeze the panel’s speaker grill area.

The Table-Top Stand for this product is packaged

separately.

Complete the following instructions to install the

TV to the Table-Top Stand before the connection

and setup.

1Take out the Table-Top Stand from the cushion

and the 4 screws from the accessory bag.

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• You will find the Table-Top Stand next to the TV

unit.

• Keep the screws away from children.

2Place the Table-Top Stand onto a level and

stable surface.

How to Carry the TV

How to Attach the Table-Top Stand

(Continued)

6

3Install the TV unit to the Table-Top Stand by

aligning the end of the concave section of the

TV unit to the metal neck of the Table-Top

Stand.

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• When you carry the TV unit, place your hands as

illustrated on page 5 and hold it securely. Do not

put stress on the LCD panel and the frame around

the screen.

• Be careful to not pinch your fingers or the AC

power cord when you install the TV unit to the

Table-Top Stand.

4Stabilize the TV unit and the Table-Top Stand

with the supplied 4 screws.

~

• If you use an electric screwdriver, set the torque for

tightening at approximately 1.5 N·m {15Kgf·cm}.

Sony strongly recommends taking

measures to prevent the TV from toppling

over; as unsecured TVs may topple and

result in property damage, serious bodily

injury or even death.

Prevent the TV from Toppling

sSecure the TV to a wall and/or stand.

sDo not allow children to play or climb on

furniture and TV sets.

sAvoid placing or hanging items on the TV.

sNever install the TV on:

• slippery, unstable and/or uneven surfaces.

• furniture that can easily be used as steps, such

as a chest of drawers.

sInstall the TV where it cannot be pulled,

pushed, or knocked over.

sRoute all AC power cords and connecting

cables so that they are not accessible to

children.

Recommended Measures to Secure the TV

1Secure the stand for the TV.

If you use a Sony TV Stand (not supplied), make

sure the TV stand can adequately support the

weight of the TV. Use two angle braces (not

supplied) to secure the stand.

For each angle brace use the appropriate hardware

to:

• attach one side of the angle brace to the wall stud.

• attach the other side to the TV stand.

Securing the TV

Stand

Angle brace

7

Getting Started

2Anchor the TV to the Wall.

Use the hardware listed below (not supplied):

•Two M6 × 12-18 mm anchor bolts (screw into

the top-most wall-mount holes located on the

rear of the TV)

• Rope or chain (attach to one M6 anchor bolt)

• Wall-anchor (attach to the wall stud) strong

enough to support the weight of the TV (pass

the rope through the wall-anchor, then attach to

the other M6 anchor bolt).

~

• For further protection, follow these measures to prevent

the TV from toppling over.

You can bundle the connecting cables as illustrated

below.

~

• Do not bundle the AC power cord with other connecting

cables.

Rope or

chain

Anchor bolts

Wall-mount

holes

Wall-

anchor

Bundling the Connecting Cables

1

2

(Continued)

8

This TV can be installed on a wall by using a Wall-

Mount Bracket (sold separately). Before mounting

the TV on a wall, the Table-Top Stand must be

removed from the TV.

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• Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any reason other

than to wall-mount the TV.

• For product protection and safety reasons, Sony

strongly recommends that you use the Wall-Mount

Bracket model designed for your TV and the wall-

mounting of your TV should be performed by a

Sony dealer or licensed contractor.

Use your TV with the following WALL-MOUNT

BRACKET.

• For bracket installation, refer to the instructions on

page 9 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.

• Be sure to store the removed screws and the Table-Top

Stand in a safe place until you are ready to reattach the

Table-Top Stand. Keep the screws away from

children.

Follow the simple steps below to remove the Table-

Top Stand:

1Disconnect all the cables from the TV.

2Gently lay the TV (face down) onto a level and

stable surface covered with a thick and soft

cloth. Make sure the Table-Top Stand is

hanging over the edge.

3Remove the 4 screws from behind the TV as

indicated below. Do not remove any other

screws from the TV.

4Secure the Mounting Hooks to the rear of the

TV. For more details, refer to Installing the

Wall-Mount Bracket and also the Instruction

Guide provided by the Wall-Mount Bracket

model for your TV.

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• If an electric screwdriver is used, set the torque to

tighten at approximately 1.5 N·m {15Kgf·cm}.

Preparation for Wall-Mounting

Sony TV Model No.

KDL-26NL140 KDL-32NL140

KDL-37NL140

Sony Wall-Mount

Bracket Model No. SU-WL100 SU-WL500

9

Getting Started

To Customers

Your TV can be wall-mounted using a Wall-Mount

Bracket (sold separately). See table on page 8

showing the Wall-Mount Bracket model

appropriate for your TV.

For product protection and safety, Sony strongly

recommends that you use the Wall-Mount

Bracket designed for your TV and wall-

mounting is performed by a Sony dealer or a

licensed contractor. Do not attempt to install it

yourself. Sony is not liable for any damage or

injury caused by mishandling or improper

installation.

Please provide this installation information as well

as the instruction supplied in the Wall-Mount

Bracket package to your installer.

To Sony Dealers and Licensed Contractors

To avoid injury and property damage, read these

instructions carefully. Periodic inspection and

maintenance is highly recommended to ensure that

TV is securely mounted.

Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket and

Mounting Hooks

1Open Wall-Mount Bracket package and check

for all the required parts including the

instruction.

2See Installation dimensions table to determine

the best location for wall-mounting. The wall

must be strong enough to support at least four

times the weight of the TV. Also refer to the

instruction provided with your Wall-Mount

Bracket.

Installation dimensions table

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• Installation dimensions may differ according to how the

TV is installed.

• The wall must be strong enough to support at least four

times the weight of the TV that you are installing.

Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket

Unit: inches (mm)

TV Model KDL-26NL140 KDL-32NL140 KDL-37NL140

TV dimensions

A30 3/4

(778)

36

(912)

40 1/2

(1,028)

B18 1/2

(468)

21 1/2

(543)

24

(608)

Screen center

dimensions C3 3/8

(83)

6 5/8

(168)

5 1/2

(139)

Length

for each

mounting

angle

Angle (0°)

D13 1/2

(341)

18 1/2

(467)

18 1/2

(467)

E6 3/8

(160)

6 3/8

(160)

6 7/8

(172)

Angle (20°)

F10 3/4

(272)

12 1/4

(309)

13 1/2

(342)

G18

(454)

20 1/8

(509)

22 1/2

(570)

H13 3/4

(347)

20

(505)

20 1/8

(509)

Weight

TV 23 lb.

(10 kg)

29 lb.

(13.0 kg)

38 lb.

(17.0 kg)

x4 92 lb.

(40 kg)

116 lb.

(52.0 kg)

152 lb.

(68.0 kg)

Center line of the screen when installed on the wall

For model KDL-26NL140

Unit: inches (mm)

(Continued)

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3Install the Base Bracket on the wall. Refer to

the instruction provided with your Wall-Mount

Bracket.

4Disconnect all cables and remove the Table-

Top Stand. See page 8 for details.

5Install Mounting Hooks on the TV. See

diagrams and table for Screw and Hook

locations.

Hook locations diagram/table

Screw location

When installing the Mounting Hooks on the TV.

For models KDL-32NL140 and KDL-37NL140

Unit: inches (mm)

Center line of the screen when installed on the wall

TV Model Screw location Hook location

KDL-26NL140 -a

KDL-32NL140 e, g c

KDL-37NL140 d, g b

For models KDL-32NL140 and KDL-37NL140

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Getting Started

Hook location

When installing the TV onto Base Bracket.

* Hook position “a” cannot be used for the models in the table above.

Make sure that your TV has adequate air

circulation. Allow enough space around the TV as

shown below.

Installed on the wall

Installed with Table-Top Stand

Never install the TV set as follows:

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• Inadequate air circulation can lead to overheating of the

TV and may cause damage to your TV or cause fire.

Wall

TV

For model KDL-26NL140

For models KDL-32NL140/KDL-37NL140

Wall

TV

When Installing the TV Against a Wall

or Enclosed Area

inches

11 7/8

4 inches

(10 cm)

4 inches

(10 cm)

4 inches (10 cm)

(30 cm)

Leave at least

this much space

around the set.

(30 cm)

11

7

/

8

inches

(6 cm)

inches

4 inches

(10 cm)

4 inches

(10 cm)

2

3

/

8

Leave at least this much space

around the set.

Air circulation is blocked. Air circulation is blocked.

Wall Wall

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2. Locating Inputs and Outputs

Side Panel

Item Description

1

VIDEO IN 2

VIDEO/

L (MONO)-

AUDIO-R

Connects to the composite video and audio output jacks on your camcorder or other video

equipment such as a DVD or video game equipment.

• If you have mono equipment, connect its audio output jack to the TV’s L (MONO) audio

input jack.

2Headphone

jack

Connects 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.

VIDEO IN

2

VIDEO

(MONO)

AUDIO

L

R2

1

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Getting Started

Rear Panel

Item Description

1HDMI IN 1/2

R-AUDIO-L

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital

audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such

as DVD player, a set-top box, A/V receiver and Blu-ray Disc player as well as PC. HDMI

supports enhanced or high-definition video plus digital audio.

• If the equipment has a DVI and not an HDMI connector, use a DVI to HDMI cable or adapter

to connect the DVI output to either HDMI IN 1 or HDMI IN 2 input, and connect the audio

jacks to the AUDIO (L/R) jacks below the HDMI IN 2. (DVI connector is for video signals

only, the Audio jacks provide support for the audio.)

• The HDMI input has been fitted to suit A/V equipment such as DVD players for 480i, 480p,

720p and 1080i signals. PC generated signals may not be rendered as expected due to scaling

factors. For better PC view, use the PC IN (RGB IN) input. Note that this TV displays all

video input signals in a resolution of 1,366 dots × 768 lines.

2SERVICE ONLY This USB port is for service only.

3CABLE/

ANTENNA

RF input that connects to your cable or VHF/UHF antenna.

CABLE/

ANTENNA

DMPORT

VIDEO IN

VIDEO

AUDIO

AUDIO

AUDIO

(MONO)

L

R

S VIDEO

SERVICE

ONLY

PC IN

COMPONENT IN

(1080i/720p/480p/480i)

Y

PB

PR

L

R

LR

LR

AUDIO

AUDIO OUT

(FIX)

RGB

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

(COAXIAL)

IN

2

1

1

12

2

8

3

0

9

1

4

56

7

DVI-to-HDMI cable DVI-to-HDMI adapter Audio cable

(Continued)

14

4VIDEO IN 1

S VIDEO

Connects to the S VIDEO output jack of your DVD or other video equipment that has

S VIDEO. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than composite video (5). S VIDEO

does not provide sound, you need to connect the audio cables.

5VIDEO IN 1

VIDEO/

L(MONO)-

AUDIO-R

Connects to the composite video and audio output jacks on your A/V equipment such as a

DVD or other video equipment. A second composite video and audio input (VIDEO IN 2) is

located on the left side panel of the TV.

6COMPONENT

IN 1/2

(1080i/720p/

480p/480i)/

L-AUDIO-R

Connects to your DVD player’s or digital set-top box’s component video (YPBPR) and audio

(L/R) jacks. Component video provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (4) or the

composite video (5) connections.

7PC IN

(RGB/AUDIO)

Connects to a personal computer’s video output connector using HD15-HD15 cable (analog

RGB, not supplied).

See “PC Input Signal Reference Chart” on page 17 for the signals that can be displayed.

• For some Apple Macintosh computers, it may be necessary to use an adapter (not supplied).

If this is the case, connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the HD15-HD15

cable.

8DMPORT Connects to DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (not supplied) to display photos and videos or

play music from a Portable Player to your TV (see page 20 for more details).

• Available DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters vary in each area.

• Do not connect an adapter other than the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.

9AUDIO OUT

(FIX) R/L

Connects to the left and right audio input jacks of your audio or video equipment. You can use

these outputs to listen to your TV’s audio through your stereo system.

0DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT (COAXIAL)

Connects to the coaxial audio input of a digital audio equipment that is PCM/Dolby Digital

compatible.

• Component video (YPBPR) or HDMI connection are necessary to view 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i formats. Note that

this TV displays all format types of picture in its native resolution of 1,366 dots × 768 lines.

Item Description

15

Getting Started

3. Connecting the TV

Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only)

• It is strongly recommended that you connect the antenna/cable input using a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to

receive optimum picture quality. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can be easily affected by radio frequency interference,

resulting in signal degradation.

Cable and VHF/UHF (or VHF only)

If you want to watch both cable and antenna (over-the-air) programming, you will need to use an optional A-

B RF Switch (not supplied) to switch between the cable and over-the-air antenna programming, as shown.

• Be sure to set Cable setting to On or Off in Channel menu for the type of input signal you choose (see page 33 for

more details).

You can also enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to high-definition cable service or high-

definition satellite service. For the best possible picture, connect these components to your TV via the

HDMI or component video (with audio) input on the back of your TV.

Cable System and/or VHF/UHF

HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box

75-ohm coaxial cable

(not supplied)

Rear of TV

CABLE/ANTENNA input

B

A

A-B RF

Switch

Rear of TV

CABLE/ANTENNA input

Cable

Antenna

1

VIDEO IN

VIDEO

AUDIO

S VIDEO

SE RV IC E

ON LY

PC IN

COMPONENT IN

(1080i/720p/480p/480i)

Y

P

B

P R

A UDIO OUT

(FIX )

RGB

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

(COAXIAL)

2

1

1 2

AUDIO

AUDIO

(MONO)

L

R

L

R

L

R

A UDI O

L R

IN

DMPORT

HD cable box/HD satellite box

Rear of TV

HDMI cable

Shown with HDMI Connection

CATV/

Satellite

antenna cable

(Continued)

16

Shown with DVI Connection

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• If the equipment has a DVI and not an HDMI connector, use a DVI to HDMI cable or adapter to connect the DVI

output to either HDMI IN 1 or HDMI IN 2 input, and connect the audio jacks to the AUDIO (L/R) jacks below the

HDMI IN 2 (DVI connector is for video signals only, the audio jacks provide support for the audio).

VIDEO IN

VIDEO

AUDIO

S VIDEO

SE RV IC E

ON LY

PC IN

COMPONENT IN

(1080i/720p/480p/480i)

Y

P

B

P R

A UDIO OUT

(FIX )

RGB

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

(COAXIAL)

2 1

1

1 2

2

AUDIO

AUDIO

(MONO)

L

R

L

R

L

R

A UDI O

L R

IN

DMPORT

Rear of TV

AUDIO-R

(red)

AUDIO-L

(white)

Audio cable

DVI-to-HDMI cable

HD cable box/HD satellite box

CATV/Satellite

antenna cable

VIDEO IN

VIDEO

AUDIO

S VIDEO

SE RV IC E

ON LY

PC IN

A UDIO OUT

(FIX )

RGB

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

(COAXIAL)

2 1

1

COMPONENT IN

(1080i/720p/480p/480i)

Y

P

B

P R

1 2

AUDIO

AUDIO

(MONO)

L

R

L

R

L

R

A UDI O

L R

IN

DMPORT

Rear of TV

CATV/

Satellite antenna cable

PR (red)

AUDIO-L (white)

AUDIO-R (red)

HD cable box/HD satellite box

Y (green)

PB (blue)

Audio cable

Shown with Component Connection

Component

video cable

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Getting Started

Use the TV as a monitor for your PC.

Shown below with the HD15 to HD15 connection. This TV can also be connected to a PC with DVI or

HDMI output. (Refer to the supplied Quick Setup Guide.)

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• Connect the PC IN jack to the PC using the HD15-HD15 cable with ferrite core (analog RGB) and audio cable

(page 14).

PC Input Signal Reference Chart

After connecting the PC to the TV, set the output signal from the PC according to the chart below.

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• 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 computer. In plug and play, signals with a 60 Hz vertical frequency will be detected

automatically (PC reboot may be necessary).

PC

Resolution Horizontal

frequency (kHz)

Vertical

frequency (Hz) Standard

Signals Horizontal

(Pixel)

×Vertical

(Line)

VGA 640 ×480 31.5 60 VGA

640 ×480 37.5 75 VE S A

SVGA 800 ×600 37.9 60 VESA Guidelines

800 ×600 46.9 75 VESA

XGA 1,024 ×768 48.4 60 VESA Guidelines

1,024 ×768 56.5 70 VESA

1,024 ×768 60.0 75 VESA

WXGA 1,280 ×768 47.8 60 VESA

1,360 ×768 47.7 60 VE S A

VIDEO IN

VIDEO

AUDIO

S VIDEO

SE RV IC E

ON LY

COMPONENT IN

(1080i/720p/480p/480i)

Y

P

B

P

R

A UDIO OUT

(FIX )

RGB

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

(COAXIAL)

2 1

1

1 2

PC IN

AUDIO

AUDIO

(MONO)

L

R

L

R

L

R

A UDI O

L R

IN

DMPORT

HD15-HD15

cable (analog

RGB)

Audio cable (stereo mini plugs)

Rear of TV

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• Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting other equipment to your TV.

Other Equipment

VIDEO IN

2

VIDEO

(MONO)

AUDI O

L

R

DMPORT

LR

AUDIO

VIDEO IN

VIDEO

AUDIO

AUDIO

AUDIO

(MONO)

L

R

S VIDEO

SERVICE

ONLY

PC IN

COMPONENT IN

(1080i/720p/480p/480i)

Y

PB

PR

L

RLR

AUDIO OUT

(FIX)

RGB

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

(COAXIAL)

IN

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1

12

CABLE/

ANTENNA

Digital audio equipment

Analog audio equipment

(A/V Receiver/Home Theater)

Digital

recorder

VCR

Headphones

Camcorder

Game system

DVD

player

Personal

computer

Digital

satellite

receiver

Blu-ray

Disc Player/

“PS3”

Digital

cable box

Audio

system

rear of TV

DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT adapter for

portable player

CABLE/ANTENNA

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Getting Started

4. Setting Up the Channel List -

Initial Setup

After you finish connecting your TV, you need to

run Initial Setup, which automatically sets up

available channels. The Initial Setup screen

appears when you turn on your TV for the first

time. If you do not want to set up the channels at

this time, you can do it later by selecting the Auto

Program option in the Channel menu (see page

33).

1Press to turn on the TV.

The Initial Setup screen appears.

2Press V/v to highlight the desired language,

then press .

3Please connect cable or antenna, then select

Yes to run Auto Program.

4Follow the help text provided on the screen to

run Auto Program. Auto Program will

scan for available channels from signal source

directly connected to the TV’s

CABLE/ANTENNA input.

5When Auto Program is complete, select OK

to finish the Auto Program process.

To run Auto Program at a later time

❑Use the Auto Program feature at Channel

menu as described on page 33.

To display the picture in your preferred

aspect ratio

❑Select the proper Wide Mode as described on

pages 24 and 32.

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• You may want to set up convenient features such as

Favorites (see page 28), Show/Hide Channels

(see page 33), Label Channels (see page 33) when

Auto Program is completed.

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• If you want to run Auto Program later, select No.

• If you have both cable and antenna available, please

connect cable first.

• IMPORTANT: You must perform Auto Program

after cable or antenna is connected. If you cancel

Auto Program some channels may not be

available.

POWER

Please select your language:

Press to choose a language.

Initial Setup

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Exploring Fun Features

Using BRAVIA Theatre Sync™

with Control for HDMI

This TV is equipped with BRAVIA Theatre

Sync™. The Control for HDMI function enables

BRAVIA Theatre Sync to allow communication

between Sony TV’s and Sony equipment. Only

Sony equipment with Control for HDMI

capability is supported.

To connect Sony equipment with Control for

HDMI

Use an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo for

connection. See pages 15 to 18 or see the HDMI

connection shown in the Quick Setup Guide

provided with the TV documentation.

Setting the Control for HDMI

In order for the function of Control for HDMI to

operate, the TV and other Sony equipment with

Control for HDMI function must be setup (see

page 38). For other equipment, refer to the

operating instruction for that equipment.

Control for HDMI available with your TV

The following operations are available after you

connect the Sony equipment with Control for

HDMI function to your TV:

• Automatically turn off the connected equipment

when you turn off the TV.

• The TV will automatically turn on and tunes to the

respective HDMI input when the connected

equipment is turned on by One-Touch-Play.

• Equipment listed under External Inputs will

turn on automatically when selected.

When you connect a Sony A/V receiver with

BRAVIA Theatre Sync function to your TV, the

following additional operation is possible:

• By pressing on the remote control, it turns on

and searches for external audio system. When the

BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system is on, the

internal speakers of the TV will turn off and the

Picture Mode will change automatically to

Cinema.

Using DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter

Connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter,

lets you display photos and videos or play music

from a Portable Player to your TV.

The equipment’s menu may be displayed on the TV

and can be controlled via the TV’s remote control.

By pressing V/v, B/b, and you can go

through the equipment’s menu. Use V/v (to go

up/down), B (to left), b (to go right or to play),

(to select an item or to play), and (to go previous

menu window).

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• Viewing the equipment’s menu on the TV and

controlling it via the TV’s remote control depends on

the equipment; refer to the equipment’s operating

instructions.

• Available DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters vary in

each area.

• Do not connect an adapter other than the DIGITAL

MEDIA PORT adapter.

• Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter, images may also be output. In this case, the

system outputs only a composite video signal.

• Check compatibility between portable audio and the

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.

THEATER

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Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators

Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators

Inserting Batteries

When Using the Remote Control

Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching

e and E on the batteries to the diagram inside the

battery compartment of the remote control.

Push to open

Follow the guidelines below

• Point your remote control directly at the IR sensor

located on your TV.

• Make sure that no objects are blocking the path

between the remote control and IR sensor on your

TV.

• Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your remote

control; try turning off the fluorescent lamps.

• If you are having troubles with the remote control,

reinsert or replace your batteries and make sure

that they are correctly inserted.

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Remote Control

SOUND

GUIDE

MENU

TOOLS

5

4

3

2

1

•The 5 and CH + buttons have a tactile dot. Use them as a reference when

operating the TV.

Button Description

1DISPLAY Press once to display the information pertaining to the

channel and/or program when available. The OSD (On

Screen Display) will time out in a few seconds or press again

to immediately turn off the display.

2SLEEP Press repeatedly until the TV displays the time in minutes

(Off, 15, 30, 60 or 120 minutes) that you want the TV to

remain on before shutting off. To cancel Sleep, press

repeatedly until Off appears.

3THEATER 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 to your TV (see page 15 for details).

4SOUND Press repeatedly to step through the Sound Mode settings:

Dynamic, Standard, Game, Clear Voice, Custom.

These Sound Mode settings can be also accessed in the

Sound menu (see pages 31).

5PICTURE Press repeatedly to cycle through the available picture

modes: Vivid, Standard, Cinema. The picture modes can

also be accessed in the Picture menu. For details, see page

30.

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Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators

Button Description

6GUIDE

(For all

channels

including

Digital/Analog

channels)

Press to display the Guide when you are watching channels

(if it is available from the station).

Using the Guide

The Guide allows you to select the channels from a channel

list; also provides information about the current program

being shown on each channel.

• Program information in the guide is provided by the

broadcasters. As a result, it may sometimes include only

the channel number, without a program title or

description.

7RETURN Press to go back to the previous screen or exit from the

screen when displaying menu items and settings.

8MENU Press to display the menu with TV functions and settings.

See “Using the TV Menus” on page 27.

9CC Press to turn on and off the Closed Captions (CC). To

change or customize the CC display, see page 37.

00-9/ENT Press - to select a channel; the channel changes after

few seconds. Press to change channels immediately.

qa Use with - and to select digital channels. For

example, to enter 2.1, press , , and .

qs VOL +/– Press to adjust the volume.

qd MUTING Press to mute the sound. Press again or press VOL + to

restore the sound.

qf POWER Press to turn on and off the TV.

SOUND

GUIDE

MENU

TOOLS

7

9

6

qf

8

q;

qa

qs

qd

Make Way for Ducks!

Series follows the aquatic misadventures of Henry and Riley, two wayward ducks on a unique mission.

15.1

12:00 AM

KPBS-HD

TV-G 1080i HD Full16:9

(0:29 Remaining)

ON-3

FOX6

XWV-10

XEW-12

KPBS

KPBS-HD

V-me

AZ-21

AZT-27

TEL-33

NBC-39

FR-40

CH-41

2

3

6

10

12

15

15.1

15.2

21

27

33

39

40.1

41

Channel

list

Info

Banner

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(Continued)

24

Button Description

qg WIDE 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 menu (see page

32).

Changing the Wide Screen Mode

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• When the TV receives a 720p or 1080i signal, Normal

cannot be selected.

4:3 Original source

Standard-definition source

16:9 Original source

High-definition source

mm

Wide Zoom Wide Zoom

Normal Normal

This mode is not available

Full Full

Zoom Zoom

SOUND

GUIDE

MENU

TOOLS

qg

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Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators

Button Description

qh INPUT Press to display the list of External Inputs and TV mode.

Press repeatedly to toggle through the inputs.

• See page 37 (Label Inputs) on setting up the External

Inputs labels.

qj V/v/B/b Press V/v/B/b to move the on-screen cursor. Press to

select/confirm an item.

qk TOOLS This button supports different functions depending on the

condition. When PC input is active, press to view a

channel at the same time as a PIP (picture in picture) screen

(see page 29 for details). When antenna input is active and

the broadcast includes Regional Digital Ratings, press to

view the list of special ratings.

When an HDMI controlled equipment is active, press to

access the equipment menu, if the equipment supports the

function.

ql JUMP Press to alternate between two channels. The TV will

alternate between the current channel and the last channel

tuned with the buttons - and on the remote control.

w; FAVORITES This feature lets you create and choose a list of up to

8 favorite channels.

Press V/v to select the option Add to Favorites, and press

to add the current channel to your Favorites list.

•Your Favorites list will be cleared each time you run

Auto Program (see pages 33).

wa CH +/– Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through

channels, press and hold down either +/–.

SOUND

GUIDE

MENU

TOOLS

qh

qk

ql

w;

wa

qj

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TV Controls/Indicators

Item Description

1MENU

Press to display the menu

with TV functions and settings (see “Using TV Menus” on page 27).

2

INPUT

Press to display the External Inputs list, toggle through the list and select your desired

input.

In the

menu

screen, this button serves as confirming the selection or setting.

3

– VOLUME +

Press to adjust the volume. In the

menu

screen, these buttons serve as left/right buttons.

4

– CHANNEL +

Press to scan through channels. In the

menu

screen, these buttons serve as up/down buttons.

5POWER Press to turn on and off the TV.

6TIMER/PIC OFF

LED

Lights up in amber when the timer is set. When the timer is set, this LED will remain lit even

if the TV is turned off. For details, see page 38. If the LED 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 Backlight feature is activated.

7STANDBY LED

Lights up in red when your TV is in PC standby mode.

8POWER LED Lights up in green when the TV is turned on.

9(IR) Infrared

Receiver

Receives IR signals from the remote control.

Light Sensor

Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see page 30 for details).

Do not put anything near the sensor, as its function may be affected.

• Make sure that the TV is turned off before unplugging the power cord. Unplugging the power cord while the TV is

turned on may cause the POWER LED to remain lit for up to 20 seconds or may cause the TV to malfunction.

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Using TV Menus

Using TV Menus

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.

Navigating through TV Menus

Menu Descriptions

The Shortcuts menu lets you select:

External Inputs, Favorites, and

shortcuts to Wide Mode,

Clock/Timers, Parental Lock,

Closed Captions (

CC

) and Cable;

you can also select PC-PIP function

from this menu.

The

Channel

menu

is used to provide

maintenance to the channel options.

Select from:

Favorites

,

Cable

,

Add

Digital Channels

,

Auto Program

,

Show/Hide Channels

,

Label

Channels

or

Diagnostics

.

The Picture menu is used to fine tune

the image quality and allows you to

customize several parameters for

optimal viewing. Select from: Picture

Mode, Backlight, Picture,

Brightness, Color, Hue, Color

Temp (Color Temperature),

Sharpness, Advanced Settings or

Reset.

The Parental Lock feature allows you

to set up the TV to block programs

according to their content and rating

levels. Use - on the remote

control to enter a four-digit password.

The first time you create a password,

confirm the password by entering it

again.

The Sound menu allows you to fine

tune and change audio. Select from:

Sound Mode, Effect, Steady

Sound, Treble, Bass, Balance,

Speakers, Backlight, Alt.

Audio/MTS or Reset.

The Setup menu provides you additional

features like: Closed Captions (CC),

Info Banner, Label Inputs, Skip

Inputs, Clock/Timers, Language,

Auto Sort Control, Control for

HDMI, Update Control for HDMI List

or Product Support.

The Screen menu allows you to change

the proportions of the screen. Select

from: Wide Mode, Auto Wide, 4:3

Default, Vertical Center, Vertical

Size or Phase.

SOUND

GUIDE

MENU

TOOLS

2,,4

1, 5

3

1Press on the remote control to display the menu options.

2To highlight a menu option press B, then press V/v to go through

the menus.

3To select an option press or b.

4Press V/v to select or adjust your desired option, then press .

5To exit press .

Shortcuts Channel

Picture Parental Lock

Sound Setup

Screen

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Using the Shortcuts Menu

External Inputs This feature lets you select the external inputs connected to your TV.

1Press V/v to choose an external input from the list of 9 inputs.

2To select press .

• To exit from external inputs list, press .

• To change external inputs again, repeat steps 1-2.

• To go back to channels, press CH +/– to go through the channels or repeat steps 1-2 and

select TV; or press to select a channel from your Favorites list.

• You can also access the External Inputs list directly by pressing without having to

navigate through the menu.

Favorites This feature lets you create and choose a list of up to 8 favorite channels.

Press V/v to select the option Add to Favorites, and press to add the current channel

to your Favorites list.

• You can also press button to see your Favorite Channel list.

Wide Mode This option is a direct shortcut to the Screen menu to adjust the picture size in the Wide

Mode option (see page 32).

Clock/Timers This option is a shortcut to adjust Clock/Timers on Setup menu (see page 38).

Parental Lock This option is a shortcut to the Parental Lock menu which allows you to enter a password

to block channels (see page 34).

Closed Captions (CC) This option is a shortcut to Closed Captions (CC) screen on Setup menu (see page 37).

Cable This option is a shortcut to adjust Cable setting on Channel menu (see page 33).

MENU

FAVO RIT ES

INPUT

FAVO RIT ES

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Using TV Menus

PC-PIP This PIP (picture in picture) feature provides PC input signal and TV channels, allowing

you to view two pictures simultaneously. When you select this feature from Shortcuts

menu, the PC-PIP will appear with a Sub Window to see TV channels at the same time.

• You need a PC input signal to use PC-PIP function.

• PIP window is only supported for the PC resolutions described on the PC Input Signal

Reference Chart (see page 17).

• To turn on or off the Sub Window on the screen press from the remote control while

using the PC input.

• You can also select PC input from the External Inputs list. Press , select

External Inputs, then select PC input from the list.

To Change Channels in the Sub Window

Press CH +/– to change the channels or enter the channel number using the - numeric

buttons.

To Exit from PC-PIP (PC input)

1Press and select External Inputs on the Shortcuts menu.

2From External Inputs list, select TV input to return to TV channels.

• To exit from PC-PIP, you can also select a channel from your Favorites channels list on

the Shortcuts menu.

• When the PC input signal is selected with the Sub Window active, you can only see TV

channels, other external inputs are not available for this view (like VCR/DVD).

•Closed Captions (CC) is not available in the Sub Window.

•Parental Lock feature will work in the Sub Window; a padlock will appear on the

blocked channels.

MENU

MENU

Main Window

(PC)

Sub Window

(TV Channel)

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Using the Picture Menu

Picture Mode

Customized picture

viewing

Vivid For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.

Standard For standard picture settings. Recommended for home entertainment.

Cinema For viewing film-based content. Most suitable for viewing in a theater-

like environment.

Backlight Press B/b to brighten or darken the backlight, then press to set.

Picture Press B/b to increase or decrease picture contrast, then press to set.

Brightness Press B/b to brighten or darken the picture, then press to set.

Color Press B/b to increase or decrease color intensity, then press to set.

Hue Press B/b to increase or decrease the green or red tones, then press to set.

Color Temp (Color

Temperature)

Cool Gives the white colors a bluish tint.

Neutral Gives the white colors a neutral tint.

Warm 1, 2Gives the white colors a reddish tint.

Sharpness Press B/b to sharpen or soften the picture, then press to set.

Advanced Settings Noise Reduction Reduces the noise level of connected equipment, and the

CABLE/ANTENNA input.

Black Corrector Enhances black areas of the picture for stronger contrast.

Gamma Adjusts the balance between the light and dark areas of the picture.

Clear White Emphasizes white and light colors.

Live Color Makes colors more vivid and reproduces clear skin tones.

Light Sensor Select On to enable the automatic picture (screen) brightness control.

The light sensor measures the room brightness which allows the TV to

automatically adjust the backlight brightness based on the picture

settings and the ambient room light conditions.

• Be sure not to put anything around the sensor, as its function may be

affected.

• In low light the range of the backlight control is reduced when

Light

Sensor

is set to

On

.

Reset Resets the current Picture Mode setting to factory default values.

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Using TV Menus

Using the Sound Menu

Sound Mode Dynamic Enhances the sound of action movies, sports events and musical

videos.

Standard Standard sound optimized for home use.

Game Enhances the video games sound.

Clear Voice Enhances the voice sound; recommended for television news and

documentary programs.

Custom Allows you to customize Treble and Bass sound settings.

Effect TruSurround XT Produces realistic surround sound experience.

Steady Sound On Stabilizes the volume across all programs and commercials.

Off Turns off Steady Sound.

Treble Press B/b to increase or decrease higher-pitched sounds, then press to set.

Bass Press B/b to increase or decrease lower-pitched sounds, then press to set.

Balance Press B/b to emphasize left or right speaker balance, then press to set.

Speakers Select to turn on or off the internal speakers.

Backlight Turns off the Backlight to conserve power while the audio is left on.

Alt. Audio/MTS This Audio feature for current program lets you select from 8 options of alternate audio (if it

is available). You can select from English, Español (Spanish), Français (French) or

Audio 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 audio available options.

•Alternate Audio is disabled for analog signals and for digital signals that do not have

altenate audio streams.

Mono Select for mono reception. Use to reduce noise during weak stereo/

broadcasts.

Stereo Select for stereo reception when viewing a program broadcast in

stereo.

Auto SAP Select to automatically switch the TV to second audio programs when

a signal is received. If no SAP signal is present, the TV remains in

Stereo mode.

Reset Resets the current Sound settings to factory default values.

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32

Using the Screen Menu

Wide Mode These options allow you to change the proportion of the screen.

Wide Zoom Select to enlarge the picture uniformly.

Normal Select to display 4:3 pictures in original size when the original source

is 4:3.

•Normal is not available when you are watching 1080i or 720p in High-Definition source.

Full Select to enlarge the picture horizontally to fill the screen when the

original source is 4:3 (standard-definition source). When the original

source is 16:9 (high-definition source), select this mode to display 16:9

picture in original size.

Zoom Select to enlarge the original picture without distorting the aspect ratio.

• If you press

of the remote control, you can also select these modes directly.

Auto Wide On Select to have the screen automatically change to the screen mode

based upon program’s content. Typically this requires special setup on

DVD equipment’s menu. If frequent screen changes are disturbing to

you, select Off.

Off Select to turn off the Auto Wide option.

Choose a screen mode from the Wide Mode option.

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, with minimal distortion.

Normal Select to display the 4:3 picture in its original size.

Full Select to enlarge the picture horizontally to fill the screen when the

original source is 4:3 (standard-definition source).

Zoom Select to enlarge the original picture without distorting the aspect ratio.

Off To turn off automatic size for 4:3.

Vertical Center Allows you to move the position of the picture up and down.

Vertical Size Allows you to adjust the vertical size of the picture.

Phase Adjusts to fine tune overall sharpness.

•Phase is disabled when the TV is receiving a different video input than PC.

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Using TV Menus

Using the Channel Menu

Favorites Lets you set up a list of up to 8 of your favorite channels.

Press V/v to select the option Add to Favorites and press to add the current channel

to your Favorites list.

To select a favorite channel from the list, press V/v to go through the list and to select

the channel.

•To exit press .

• To quickly access the

Favorites

channels list, press when there is no menu on the

screen.

Cable On Select if you are receiving cable channels via cable TV provider.

Off Select if you are using an antenna.

Add Digital Channels Select to add digital channels without replacing the original channel list. Be sure to set

Cable

setting to

On

or

Off

in

Channel

menu for the correct type of input signal you choose.

Auto Program Automatically sets up the channel list on the TV for all receivable channels (Digital and

Analog).

• Before starting Auto Program, be sure to turn On or Off on Cable option in the

Channel menu. When it is On, the TV will search cable channels; when it is Off, the

TV will search over-the-air signals with an antenna connection.

• If you are using an A-B RF switch (not supplied) to switch between cable or antenna

connection, be sure to select the correct Cable option to On or Off in the Channel

menu.

1Select Auto Program.

2Select OK to start Auto Program. When Auto Program is done, select OK.

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• IMPORTANT: You must perform Auto Program after cable or antenna is

connected. If you cancel Auto Program, some channels may not be available.

Show/Hide Channels Allows you to show or hide channels that appear when you use the CH +/– button.

1Press V/v to scroll through the channels until you find the channel you want to show or

hide.

2Press to determine if the channel will be shown or hidden.

To show or hide more channels, repeat steps 1-2.

Label Channels Allows you to assign labels to channel numbers.

1Press V/v to scroll through the channel numbers. Then press to select the channel

number that you want to assign a label.

2Press B/b/V/v to move through the label characters (A-Z, 0-9) and press to select

it. To move to the next character press B/b/V/v. Repeat to add up to 7 characters to the

label. Then select on screen to set it. To assign labels to more channels,

repeat steps 1-2.

• To delete a character select on screen.

• To have a space between characters select on screen.

• To exit press .

Diagnostics Allows to confirm the current channel performance indicator.

MENU

FAVO R ITES

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34

The Parental Lock feature allows you to block programs according to their content and rating levels and

block channels (regardless of the programs). Password is necessary in setting up blocking. Use - on

the remote control to enter a four digit password. The first time you create a password, confirm the password

by entering it again.

To View Blocked Programs

Press when tuned to a blocked program, then enter the password. To reactive the Parental Lock

settings, turn off and on the TV.

Using the Parental Lock

Rating Off Turn Parental Lock Off. No programs are blocked from viewing based on

their rating.

Child Maximum ratings permitted are:

U.S: TV-Y, TV-G, G

Canada: C, TV-Y

Youth Maximum ratings permited are:

U.S: TV-PG, PG

Canada: C8+, PG, 8 ans+, TV-PG

Young Adult Maximum ratings permitted are:

U.S: TV-14, PG-13

Canada: 14+, 13 ans+, TV-14

Custom Select to set 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

ratings, select Custom.

Digital Rating

(Available only in U.S.A.

where advanced ratings

exist)

Off Turn Digital Rating off. No programs containing digital ratings are

blocked from viewing.

Custom Select to customize the Parental Lock with downloadable digital ratings.

Clear All Select to clear the downloaded ratings.

To cancel just select Cancel.

Unrated

(Available only when

Country is set to

U.S.A.)

Block programs or

movies that are broadcast

without a rating

Allow Allows programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating.

Block Blocks all programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating.

• If you block unrated TV programs, be aware that the following types of programs may be

blocked: programs broadcast from another country, emergency broadcasts, political

programs, sports, news, public service announcements, religious programs and weather.

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Using TV Menus

Channel Block Allows you to block channels regardless of program ratings. The password needs to be set up

prior to blocking channels. The blocked channel can only be viewed by entering the correct

password.

To Block a Channel

Press V/v to go through the channels and press to Block or Allow channels.

To View a Blocked Channel

Press when tuned to a blocked program, then enter the password. To reactivate the

Parental Lock settings, turn off and on the TV.

External Input Block Allows you to block individual video inputs.

Press V/v to scroll through the video inputs and press to Block or Allow.

Change Password Select to change your password.

Use - buttons to select a four digit password; to confirm password enter it again.

• You need your password for any future access into the Parental lock settings. If you lose

your password, see “Lost Password” on page 41.

Select Country U.S.A Select to use U.S.A. ratings.

Canada Select to use Canadian ratings.

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Custom Rating System Chart

US Models: Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating Options

To select custom rating options for the U.S., select U.S.A. in the Select Country setting (see page 35).

Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating Options

To select custom rating options for Canada, select Canada in the Select Country setting (see page 35).

Movie Rating G All children and general audience.

PG Parental guidance suggested.

PG-13 Parental guidance for children under 13.

R

Restricted viewing, parental guidance is suggested for children under 17.

NC-17 and X No one 17 or under allowed.

TV Rating

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.

DSuggestive dialogue.

LStrong language.

SSexual situations.

VViolence.

• To ensure maximum blocking capability, set the Age-Based Ratings.

English Rating C All children.

C8+ Children 8 years and older.

GGeneral programming.

PG Parental guidance.

14+ Viewers 14 and older.

18+ Adult programming.

French Rating G General programming.

8 ans+ Not recommended for young children.

13 ans+ Not recommended for ages under 13.

16 ans+ Not recommended for ages under 16.

18 ans+ Programming restricted to adults.

U.S.A. Rating See TV Rating under U.S.A. above for details.

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Using TV Menus

Using the Setup Menu

Closed Captions (CC) Allows you to select from several closed captions modes (for programs that are broadcast

with closed captioning).

Select: Off (to turn off Closed Captions), On (to turn on Closed Captions), or

Program (to program Closed Captions).

Programming Closed Captions

If you select the Program option under Closed Captions, you can change the following

settings:

Basic Allows you to select basic closed caption options (EIA-608).

CC1, CC2,

CC3, CC4

Displays a printed version of the dialog or

sound effects of a program (should be set

to CC1 for most programs).

Text1, Text2,

Text3, Text4

Displays network/station information

presented using either half of the whole

screen (if available).

Digital CC Allows you to set digital closed captioning to Basic (digital EIA-608)

or Advanced (digital EIA-708).

Advanced Allows you to select advanced digital (EIA-708) closed caption options.

Select from the available options.

Advanced

settings

Customize the Closed Captions (CC) displays with Character Style,

Character Color, Character Size, Character Opacity,

Character Align, Edge Color, Edge Type, Background Color,

Background Opacity or Window Color.

•Closed Captions (CC) can be turned on and off by pressing the button on the

remote control.

Info Banner Set On or Off. When On, displays the program name and the remaining time (if the

broadcaster offers this service). Displays for a few seconds when the channel is changed. If

you don’t want to display the program information, select Off.

Label Inputs Allows you to identify A/V equipment you connected to the TV, such as a VCR, DVD, etc.

For example, if you have a DVD player connected to the VIDEO 1 input, you can select the

label DVD for the VIDEO 1 input. Then when you press to change inputs, the label you

assigned to that input appears on screen.

1Press V/v to highlight the input (from 1 to 7) to which you want to assign a label, then

press to select it.

2Press V/v to highlight one of the displayed labels, then press to select it.

You can select from the following labels for each input:

DVD, VCR, Blu-ray, Cable Box, Satellite, DVR, Game, Camcorder or Custom (to

customize, follow the same steps of Label Channels on page 33).

Skip Inputs Useful to disable inputs to which no equipment is connected.

cc

INPUT

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Clock/Timers Sleep Set the time in minutes (Off, 15, 30, 60 or 120 minutes) that you

want the TV to remain on before shutting off automatically.

Timer

You can use the

Timer

to tune to a specific channel at a scheduled time.

Select Off to turn off the timer (previous settings are saved). On to turn

on the timer (previous settings are saved) or Program, to set the timer

by Time, Duration, Days, Source, Channel and Volume that you

want to tune to a specific channel at scheduled time.

If you select Program, press V/v (change the values) or B/b (move

through the options) to set the hour, minutes, AM/PM, duration, days,

source, channel and volume.

You can also set a channel by pressing - (numeric values) and

(if the channel is digital) on the remote control.

To replace a channel press b on the remote control, then press B to go

back to the channel selection and enter a new channel number.

•Timer feature will be not available until you set the Current Time.

Current Time Select to set the current time (day, hour, minutes and AM/PM).

1Press to select Current Time.

2Press V/v/B/b to set day, hour, minutes and AM/PM.

3Press to exit.

Language Select to display all on-screen settings in your language of choice: English, Español

(Spanish), Français (French).

Auto Sort Control Select On if you want to sort the Shortcuts menu and Inputs list, based on the most

frequent selections; select Off if you don’t want to sort.

Control for HDMI Allows your TV to communicate with other equipment that supports Control for HDMI

function.

Update Control for

HDMI List

Update equipments list connected to the HDMI input.

Product Support Provides information related to troubleshooting and contact information. Select OK to reset

the TV to factory default values, or Cancel if you do not want to reset the TV to factory

default values.

MENU

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Other Information

Other Information

Troubleshooting

If you have additional questions, service needs,

or required 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

Condition Explanation/Solution

No picture

No picture. ❑Confirm your external inputs list and make sure you select TV

(cable/antenna channels). See page 28 for more details.

❑Perform Auto program to add receivable channels that are not presently in

the TV’s memory (page 33).

❑If there is no signal, the screen saver will appear.

Cannot receive any channels. ❑Make sure the power cord is connected securely.

❑Turn on the power of the TV.

❑Check antenna/cable connections.

❑Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not presently in the

TV’s memory (page 33).

IMPORTANT: You must perform Auto Program after cable or

antenna is connected. If you cancel Auto Program some channels may

not be available.

TV is locked to one channel. ❑Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not presently in the

TV’s memory (page 33).

Cannot receive or select channels. ❑To receive or select cable channels, make sure that Cable in Channel settings

is set to On. To receive or select UHF channels over an antenna, make sure

Cable is set to Off. Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are

not presently in the TV’s memory (page 33).

The TV turns off automatically. ❑Check if Sleep is activated, or confirm the Duration setting of Timer (page

38).

No picture from some video

sources.

❑Check the connection between the optional video equipment and the TV.

❑Press on the remote control (page 25).

❑Press on the remote control. Select your desired input from the

External Inputs list.

Poor picture

Double images or ghosts. ❑Check antenna/cable connections.

❑Check the antenna location and direction.

Only snow and noise appear on the

screen.

❑Check if the antenna is broken or bent.

❑Check if the antenna has reached the end of its serviceable life. (3-5 years in

normal use, 1-2 years at the seaside.)

Dotted lines or stripes. ❑Keep the TV away from noise sources such as cars, motorcycles, or hair-dryers.

❑If using 300 ohm twin lead, move the excess lead away from the TV or try using

75-ohm coaxial cable instead.

No color/Dark picture/Color is not

correct/The picture is too bright.

❑Press on the remote control to select the desired picture mode (page 22).

❑Adjust the Picture Mode options in the Picture menu (page 30).

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MENU

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Noisy picture. ❑Make sure that the antenna is connected using a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not

supplied).

❑Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cords.

❑To avoid TV interference, make sure to use an undamaged antenna cable.

No sound/Noisy sound

Good picture, no sound. ❑Check the volume control.

❑Press or VOL + so that “Muting” disappears from the screen (page 23).

❑Disconnect your headphones.

❑Set Speaker to On in the Sound menu (page 31). If it is set to Off, sound

is not output from the TV’s speakers regardless of the TV’s volume control.

Audio noise. ❑Make sure that the antenna is connected using a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not

supplied).

❑Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cords.

❑To avoid TV interference, make sure to use an undamaged antenna cable.

PC Input

No Picture/No Signal. ❑Confirm the PC is correctly connected to the TV in the PC IN (not supplied

HD15 cable).

❑Ensure the output signal from the PC is one of the formats listed on page 17.

❑Turn the PC off. Confirm the PC connection and restart the PC. Plug and

play will auto-detect the TV.

Poor picture. ❑Adjust the resolution (see page 17).

❑Adjust Phase (see page 32).

General

Wide Mode changes

automatically.

❑

The current

Wide Mode

setting is automatically replaced with the

4:3

Default

setting when you change the channel or video input, if

4:3 Default

in the

Screen

menu

is set to other than

Off

. If you want to lock in

Wide

Mode

selected with on the remote control, set

4:3 Default

to

Off

in

the

Screen

menu (page 32).

❑Turn off the Auto Wide option in the Screen menu (page 32).

Suddenly the picture gets

smaller.

❑The picture gets smaller during the commercials, this is due to the method

the provider broadcasts their contents. When HD content channels switch to

SD definition content (commercials), the picture may be small with a black

border.

“Black box” on screen. ❑You have selected a text option and no text is available (See page 37). To

turn off this feature, set the Closed Captions option to Off. If you were

trying to select closed captioning, select CC1 instead of Text1-4.

Black bands appear at the top

and bottom of the screen.

❑Some wide screen programs are filmed in aspect ratios that are greater than

16:9 (this is especially common with theatrical releases). Your TV will show

these programs with black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. For

more details, check the documentation that came with your DVD (or contact

your program provider).

❑Programs in 4:3 aspect ratio will have bands on left and right sides of the

screen. To select full size see page 32.

Certain programs on DVD or

other digital sources display a

loss of detail, especially during

fast-motion or dark scenes.

❑The compression used by certain digital broadcasts and DVDs may cause

your TV’s screen to display less detail than usual, or cause artifacts (small

blocks or dots, pixelations) to appear on your screen. This is due to your

TV’s large screen and ability to show very fine detail, and is normal for

certain digitally recorded programs.

Condition Explanation/Solution

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Other Information

Remote control does not operate. ❑Check the polarity of the batteries or replace the batteries.

❑Point the remote control at the remote control sensor 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 obstacles.

Some digital cable channels are

not being displayed.

❑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 (see page 33).

Lost password. ❑Select the Parental Lock menu, then enter the following master password:

4357. The master password clears your previous password and allows you to

enter a new password (page 34).

How to reset the TV to factory

settings.

❑Turn on the TV. While holding down V on the remote control, press

POWER on the TV. Release the V button.

WARNING: Parental Lock password may be required if it has been created.

The reset will clear all of your customized settings.

Condition Explanation/Solution

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Specifications

~

• Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Model KDL-26NL140 KDL-32NL140 KDL-37NL140

System

Television system NTSC: American TV standard

ATSC (8VSB terrestrial): ATSC compliant 8VSB

QAM on cable: ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 (Does not include CableCARD functionality)

Channel coverage Analog terrestrial: 2 - 69 / Digital terrestrial: 2 - 69

Analog Cable: 1-125 / Digital Cable: 1-135

Panel system LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel

Speaker output 20 W (10 W × 2)

Input/Output jacks

Antenna 75-ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF

VIDEO IN 1/2 S VIDEO (4-pin mini DIN)(VIDEO 1 only): Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative /

C: 0.286 Vp-p (Burst signal), 75 ohms

VIDEO: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative

AUDIO: 500 mVrms (100% modulation) / Impedance: 47 kilohms

COMPONENT IN 1/2 YPBPR (Component Video): Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative / PB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms /

PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms / Signal format: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i

AUDIO: 500 mVrms (100% modulation) / Impedance: 47 kilohms

HDMI IN 1/2 HDMI: Video: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i / Audio: Two channel linear PCM 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz, 16, 20 and 24bits

AUDIO: 500 mVrms (100% modulation) / Impedance: 47 kilohms

AUDIO OUT 500 mVrms (100% modulation) / More than 500 mVrms (Fixed)

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(COAXIAL)

PCM 2.0 Coaxial signal

PC IN D-sub 15-pin, analog RGB, 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, positive

See the PC Input Signal Reference Chart on page 17.

PC AUDIO INPUT Stereo mini jack, 500 mVrms, 47 kilohms

Headphones Stereo mini jack / Impedance: 16 ohms

Power and others

Power requirement 120 V AC, 60 Hz

Power consumption

in use 135 W 155 W 190 W

in standby All models less than 1 W

Screen size (inches

measured diagonally)

26 31.5 (32 class) 37

Display resolution

(horizontal × vertical)

1,366 dots × 768 lines

Speaker/Full range (2) 146 × 35 mm

5

3

/

4

× 1

3

/

8

inches

Dimensions (W × H × D)

with stand (mm)

(inches)

778 × 515 × 232

30 3/4 × 21 3/8 × 9 1/4

912 × 590 × 232

36 × 23 1/4 × 9 1/4

1,028 × 654 × 232

40 1/2 × 25 3/4 × 9 1/4

without stand (mm)

(inches)

778 × 468 × 100

30 3/4 × 18 1/2 × 4

912 × 543 × 102

36 × 21 1/2 × 4 1/8

1,028 × 608 × 113

40 1/2 × 24 × 4 1/2

wall-mount hole

pattern (mm)

200 × 100 200 × 200 300 × 300

Mass

with stand (kg/lb) 11.5 kg / 26 lb. 14.5 kg / 32 lb. 18.5kg / 41 lb.

without stand (kg/lb) 10 kg / 23 lb. 13 kg / 29 lb. 17 kg / 38 lb.

Supplied accessories Remote control RM-YD026 (1) / Size AA batteries (2) / Cable holder (1 attached to the TV) /

Operating Instructions

(1) / Quick Setup Guide (1) / Warranty Card (1) / Online Registration Card (U.S.A. and Canada only) (1) / Safety and

Regulatory Booklet (1) / Software License (1)

Optional accessories Headphones plug adapter / Connecting cables / Wall-Mount Bracket: SU-WL100 (Model KDL-26NL140), SU-WL500

(Models KDL-32NL140 and KDL-37NL140) / 75-ohm coaxial cable / HD15-HD15 cable

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Index

0-9 button 23

4:3 Default 32

A

Add Digital Channels 33

Alt. Audio/MTS 31

AUDIO OUT jack, described 14

Auto Program 33

Auto Sort Control 38

Auto Wide 32

B

Backlight 30, 31

Balance 31

Bass 31

Brightness 30

C

Cable 28, 33

Cable holder 7

CABLE/ANTENNA input, described 13

Canadian Models 36

CC button 23

CH +/– button 25, 26

Change Password 35

Channel Block 35

Clock/Timers 28, 38

Closed Captions (CC) 28, 37

Color 30

Color Temp (Color Temperature) 30

COMPONENT IN jack (1080i/720p/

480p/480i), described 14

Control for HDMI 38

D

Diagnostics 33

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (Coaxial),

described 14

Digital Rating 34

DISPLAY button 22

DMPORT Jack, described 14

E

Effect 31

English Rating 36

ENT button 23

External Input Block 35

External Inputs 28

F

Favorites 28, 33

FAVORITES button 25

French Rating 36

G

GUIDE button 23

H

HDMI IN jack, described 13

Headphones jack, described 12

Hue 30

I

Info Banner 37

Infrared Receiver (IR) 26

INPUT button 25, 26

Installing the TV on a wall 8, 9

J

JUMP button 25

L

Label Channels 33

Label Inputs 37

Language 38

Light Sensor

Described 26

Setting 30

M

Menu

Channel 33

Parental Lock 34

Picture 30

Screen 32

Setup 37

Shortcuts 28

Sound 31

MENU button 23, 26

Movie Rating 36

MUTING button 23

P

Parental Lock 28, 34

PC IN 14

PC-PIP 29

Phase 32

PICTURE button 22

Picture Mode 30

POWER button 23, 26

POWER LED 26

Product Support 38

R

Rating 34

Reset 30, 31, 41

RETURN button 23

S

S VIDEO jack, described 14

Select Country 35

SERVICE ONLY 13

Setting

Light Sensor 30

Setting up channels 19

Sharpness 30

Show/Hide Channels 33

Skip Inputs 37

SLEEP button 22

SOUND button 22

Sound Mode 31

Speakers 31

STANDBY LED 26

Steady Sound 31

T

THEATER button 22

TIMER/PIC OFF LED 26

TOOLS button 25

Treble 31

Troubleshooting 39, 40, 41

Turning on/off the TV 26

TV Rating 36

U

U.S.A. Rating 36

Unrated 34

Update Control for HDMI List 38

US Models 36

V

Vertical Center 32

Vertical Size 32

VIDEO/AUDIO (L/R) jacks, described

12, 14

VOL+/– button 23, 26

W

WIDE button 24

Wide Mode 28, 32

For Your Convenience

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

Please Do Not Return the Product to the Store

1-877-899-SONY (7669)

Please contact Sony directly if you:

Have questions on the use of your television after reading your operating instruction manual

and Quick Setup Guide

Experience difficulty operating your television

Sony will work to resolve your questions more quickly than your retailer or place of purchase.

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