Sony KDL 40V2500 User Manual LCD TV Manuals And Guides L0610692

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LCD Digital Color TV

Operating Instructions

BR IA

KDL-40V2500

KDL-46V2500

© 2006 Sony Corporation

Owner's Record

The model _uld Sel'i_d numbers _lre lock,ted _t the rear olthe TV. Record

these number', in tile s._Lces provided below. Re_r to thcm whcmcver

y,_)u civil upon 5,,_)ur S,_ny deCder r_:g_Lrding this pr,_duct.

Model No.

Serial No.

Please contact Sony directly if you:

• Have questions on the use of your television after reading your manual

• Experience difficulty operating your television

Contact Sony Customer Support at:

http:llwww.sony.comltvsupport

or to speak with a support representative:

United States

1-800-222-SONY (7669)

8:00 AM - 10:00 PM (EST) Mon -Fri

10:30 AM - 7:15 PM (EST) Sat- Sun

Canada

1-877-899-SONY (7669)

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Eastern)

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Western)

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

Please Do Not Return the Product to the Store

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WARNING

To reduce tile risk of tire or electric shock, do

nol expose this apparatus to rain or iiKlist/ire.

/_ This symbol is intended to

alert tile user to the presence

OI uninsulaled 'dangerous

vohage" within the

product's enclosure thal

may be of sufficient

nlagnilude to constilute a

risk of electric shock to

persons.

This synlbol is imended to

alert the user to the presence

of importanl operating and

lllainlenance (selvicing)

inslructions in the literature

acconlpanying the

appliance.

The apparatus shall not be exposed 1o dripping

or splashing and no ot_iects filled with liquids,

such as vases, shMl be placed on file apparatus.

CAUTION

To prc_ enl electric shock, do not use this

polarized AC plug with an exlension cord.

rcceptacle or ()tiler outlet unless tile blades call

be l_llly insm'tcd to prevent blade exposurc.

Note on Caption Vision

This TV provides display oi TV cloud

captioning ill accordance with § 15.119 of file

FCC rules.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model: KDL-40V2500/KDL-46V2500

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 16530 Via Esprillo

San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.

Tclephone Number: 858-942-2230

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC

rules. Opermion is subject to the lollowing

two conditions: / 1) This device may nol

cause harmfifl interlcrcnce, and (2) lhis

device musl accept any inlerlcrcncc received,

including interlcrcnce that may cause

undesired operalion.

NOTIFICATION

This equipmcnl has been tesled mid iouM to

comply with file limits ior a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

The_ limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection agzdnst harmfifl interfi:rence ill a

rcsidemial installation. This equipmem

generates, uses and call radiate radio liequency

energy and, if not installed and used ill

accordance with the instructkms, may cause

harmfifl interlPrcnce to radio communicalkms.

However, there is no guarantee that interfi:rence

will nol occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cau_ harnlfid intcrfi:rence to

radio or television reception, which cml be

determined by turning the equipmcm oH and on.

lhe user is encouraged to try to correct file

interfi:rence by one or more of tile lbllowing

nleasurcs:

[] Reorient or relocale lhe rcceiving

antenna.

[] Increase the scparalion between lhe

equipment and receiver.

[] Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit difli:rent liom that to which file

receiver is connected.

[] Consult the dealer or an experienccd

radio/TV technician Ior help.

Pursuant to FCC rcgulations, you arc

cautioned thai any changes or modifications

not exprcssly approved in lfiis manual could

void your authority to operate this

equipment.

For Customers in Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies w'ith

Canadian ICES-003.

Safety

[] Operate tile TV only on 120-240 V AC.

[] Use lfie AC power cord specified by Sony

and suitable fi)r the voltage whm'e you use

il,

[] The plug is designcxh lor salcty purposes,

to fit into the wall outlet only one way. If

you are unable to insert the plug fiflly into

the outlet, contacl your dealer.

[] If any liquid or solid object should lall

inside tile c_binet, unplug tile TV

innnediately and have it checked by

qualified _rvice personnd belorc

operating il filrther.

[] If you will not be using the TV lbr several

days, disconnecl the power by pulling the

plug itself. Never pull on the cord.

[] For delails concerning salcty precautions.

see "hnportant Salcty Instructions" on

page 4.

Installing

[] Tile TV should be installed near an easily

accessible power outlet.

[] To prcvenl internal Ileal buildup, do nol

block the ventilation openings.

[] Do not inslall file TV in a hot or humid

placc, or in a place subject to excessive

dust or mechanical vibration.

[] Awfid operaling tile TV al tetnper_mlres

bdow 41 °F (5°C).

[] If tile TV is transported directly lrom a

cold to a warnl location, or if tile rooln

temperaturc changes suddenly, the picture

may be blurrcd or show poor color due to

nloisturc condensalion, In this case,

please wait a fi:w hours to let the inoislurc

evaporate belore turning on tile TV.

[] To obtain tile best picture, do nol expose

the screen to direct illumination or direcl

sunlight. 11is recommended to use spol

lighdng directed down liom the ceiling or

to cover lhe windows that lace tile sclven

with opaque drapery. 11 is desirable to

install the TV in a room where tile floor

and walls are not of a reflective material.

CAUTION

Use tile Mlowmg Sony appliance(s) only with

tile lollowing WALL-MOUNT BRACKET.

Use with other WALL-MOUNT BRACKET

may cause instability and possibly result in

iJliuo'.

To Customers

Sullicient expertise i required lor installing tile

specified product. Be sure to subcomract the

installation to Sony dealers or licensed

contractors and pay adequate altenlion 1o sallxly

during the installation.

For Customers in the United

States

This product contains mercury. Disposal ol this

product may be regulated il sold ill tile United

States. For disposal or recycling inlormation.

please contact your local authorities or the

Electronics Industries Alliance

(hltp://www.eiae.org).

Note

This television includes aQAM demodulator

which should allow you 1oreceive unscrambled

digilal cable television programming via

subscription service to a cable _rvice provider.

Availability of digilal cable television

programming in your area depends on the type

of progrannning and signal provided by your

cable _Jvicc provider.

(Continued)

Trademark Information

TruSurronnd XT, SRS and ( • ) sylnbol arc trademarks of SRS Labs, lnc.

TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under license fi()m SRS Labs,

Inc,

Manul_lclurcd under license fiom BBE Sound, Inc.

Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under one or more of the lollowing US

patents: 5510752, 5736897. BBE and BBE symbol arc registered

trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.

Macintosh is a trademark licensed to Apple ConlpuD2r, Inc,, rcgistercd in

lhe U.S.A and odmr counlries.

'BRAVIA" and B RAVIA arm trademarks of Sony Corporalion.

This TV incorporates High-Definition Muhimedia lnterl_lce (HDMP M)

technology. HDML the HDMI logo and High-Definition Muhimedia

Intert_lce arc trademarks or rcgistercd trademarks of HDMI Licensing

LLC.

'_ _ Manuli_cmred under license fi'om Dolby

_ Laboratories. ' Dolby" and the double-D symbol are

D | G| T A L trademarksot Dolby Laboratories.

Important

Safety

Instructions

1/ Read these instructions.

2} Keep these instructions.

3} Heed all warnings.

4_ Follow"all instructions.

5_ Do not use this apparatus near water.

b) Clean only with dry cloth

7_ Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such , ,,,,,,,,_

as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other -_'_---'_i _

apparatus (including amplifiers) that _e

produce heat. IIlllIlllllllllIl

91 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades

with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug

has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide

blade or the third prong are provided for your safety.

ff the provided plug does not fit into your outlet.

consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete

outlet

10}Protect the power cord from being walked on or

pinched particularly at plugs, convemence

receptacles, and the point where they exit from the

apparatus.

11_Oniy use attachments/accessories specified by the

mmmfacturer.

12) Use only with the cart. stand, tripod, bracket, or table

specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the

apparatus. When a cart is used. use caution when

moving the cart!apparatus combination to avoid

injury front tip-over.

_@ig'tNi

13 )Unplug this apparatus during lightning storlns or

when unused for long periods of time.

141 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been

damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or

plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects

have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been

exposed to ram or moisture, does not operate

normally, or has been dropped.

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USE

For the TV with a three-wire grounding type AC

power cord plug (Class I unit)

This TV must be connected to all AC power socket

outlet with ,i protective eailhing connection.

AC power cord

If you dmnage tile AC power corck it may result in a tire or all electric

shock. If tile AC power cord is damaged, stop using it and ask your deMer

or Sony service center 1o exchallge it.

[] Do not place tile FV where tile power cord is subject to wear or

abuse.

[] Do not _inch, bend. or twist tile cord excessively. The core lines may

be bared and cut. and cause a short-circuit, resulting in a fire or an

electric shock

[] Do not convert or damage tile power cord.

[] Do not Mlow anything to l_st on or roll over

tile power cord.

[] Do not pull file power cord

[] Do not move file TV with the power cord

plugged in•

[] Keep file power cord away from heat sources

[] Be sure to gras I- file plug when disconnecting

the power cord.

grounding conductors, locution of antenna discharge uniL connection to

grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

Antenna Grounding According to the National

Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70

Antenna discharge unit

(NEC Section 810-201

NEC: National Electrical Code

Grounding conductors

'NEC Section 810-21t

-Ground clamps

grounding

electrode system

_NEC Art 250 Part F,

BATTERIES

Wall outlet c_]//_ [] Donotdisp.... lbatteri_sinafi,_.

Do not use a poor fitting outlet, t R'X t .. [] Do nor &err circuit, disassemble or overheat tile batteries.

Insert tile plug fitly into tile outlet. If it is loose it may I _,_ _<a [] Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced• Replace only

c Lsearc lgandrest t n fi'e ] "/'-\ _, with the same or equiwdent type,

Contact yore' electncmn to have the outlet changed, t._ i) ........

_--_, ulsposal or usea oatterles

\\ To preserve our environment, dispose of used batteries according to yore

Wiring local laws or reguh,tions.

Fo_ your sat)ty, unplug the AC power cord when wiring cables

Cable wiring CLEAN ING

Take care not to catch your Ieet on the :ables. It may damage tile TV. [] Clean tile AC power plug regularly.

Electric shock _If the plug is covered with dust and it picks -

// _ up moisture, its insulati ........ y deteriorate fl_

DonottouchtheACpowercordormeTVwithawer /7_- _ / mld result in a fire. Unplug the AC power _"[ /_'wx

hand. If you plug/unplug file &C power cord from the h_ plug a ld clean it regularly, k )\_'x5 /

TVwitt....thanditm.......lectricshoc N_

llJ c--<2.j_

Lightning '),_ _ [] Unplug the AC p.......... d wl ....

For added protection for this TV during a lightning storm, or when it is left electricCleaningshock.thisTV. If not. it ma3 result in _ _""_U'_ [_.

unattended and unused lbr long periods of rime. unplug it fl'om tile wall

outlet and disccmnect tile antenna. This will prevent danlage to tile receivel

due to lighming and power line surges.

ANTENNA

Outdoor Antenna Grounding

If all outdoor antenna is installed, follow tile precautions below• All

outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead

power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can come

in contact with such power lines or circuits.

WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM.

EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM

CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT

WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL.

Be sure tile antenna _ystelI/is grounded so us to provide seine protection

against voltage surges and built-up static charges.

Section 810 of the National Electrical Code (NEC _in tile USA and Section

54 of tile Canadian Elecndcal Code in Canada provides iniormation with

respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structm'e,

size of

grounding of the lead-in wire to on antenna discharge mtit. _ when being mined on or off.

[] Clean the cabinet of the TV with a dr,

soft cloth. To remove dust from tile "

screem wipe it gently with a soft cloth.

";tubborn stains may be removed with u cloth slightly dampened

with a solution of mild sea I and warm water. Never use smmg

solvents such as thinner or benzine for cleaning.

[] If using a chemically pretreated cloth, please follow file instructiml

provided on tile package.

MAGNETIC INFLUENCE

This TV contains a strong lllagnet ill tile speaker unit that generaTes a

magnetic field. Keep any items susceptible to magnetic fields away f;rom

tile speaker.

SOUND

,Continued)5

VENTILATION

Tile slots and openings in the TV al_ provided tar necessary ventilation.

To ensure reliable operation of the TV. and to protect it ti'om overheating,

fllese slots and openings nmst never be blocked or covered.

Unless ploper ventilation is provided, the TV may ,__,_j

gather dust and get dirty. For proper ventilation i,_:2::_2_._

observe the following: _ [

[] Do not install the TV face up or d ..... "II I II

sideways. II

[] Do not install the TV turned over or upside

down

[] Never cever tile slots and openings with a

L1oth or other materials.

[] Never block the slots mad openings, by

placing the TV on a bed, sofa, rug or other

Mnlilur sllrf_lce.

[] Never place the TV in a confined space, such as

a bookcase or built-in cabinet, unless proper _:;'2j_\_-f-

When installing the TV on a wall. allow this mucn space:

30 cIY

(117/8ihc_;;i

)

4inCheS 4 incn_

:_10 era 14inches)

When installing the TV using a stand, allow this mucn space:

30 cm

117/_ inche_

lOcn t

Leave at least this much space.

Never install the TV as follows:

Air circulation is blocked. Air circulation is blocked.

Objects and ventilation holes _%_=_ ,_

Never push objects o f any kind into the TV through the _

2abinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points

or short out parts tllat could result in _ fire or r.lnelecedc

shock. Never spill liquid of ml3 kind on the TV.

Do not place any objects on tile TV.

The TV shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing v.a_ _:_

and no objects filled with liquids_ such as vases, shall

be placed on the TV. i_f%_l

MOISTURE

Moisture and flammable objects

[] Do not use power-line oper0t_d _ers near Wafer - _._,2 -

mr example, near a bathtub washbowl. _" -C

kitchen sink. or laundry tub. in a wet basemenl.

or near a swimming pool. er_ It may result in a

fire or an electric shock.

[] Do not let fills TV get wet. Never spill liquid of

any kind on the TV. If any liquid ..... lid object _/_

does fall through, donut operatetheTV, lt may /////P_P/_/_P_

result ill electric shock or damage to tile TV. _.[_/_ ._O__ . _-4e ,

Have it checked immediately by qualified _'_-5_ .'_ __::_

personnel. -'----------

[] T_ prevent tire. keep flammable objects _r open flame (e.g. candles

awl3 fl_omthe T\

CARRYING THE TV

Carry the TV in the specified manner

Carrying tile TV requires at least two pe( ple.

lfyou carW the TV in a rammer other than that specified and without the

,pecified nmnber of pers_ ns. it may drop and serious injury may result.

[] Carry the TV with the specified number of people.

[] Carry the TV holding tile upper and bottom

mm_es of file TV as illustrated

[] Hold the TV securely when carrying it.

As the glass surfhce of the TV has a special

coating, be careful to avoid touching the glass

surface a_ inLicll as possible

[] When trmlsportieg, do not subject tile TV to shocks _ r vibration, or

excessive force.

[] When lifting or moving the TV= be sure to hold tim panel firmly as

illustrated. Place your palm directly under die paneh ti'om the rear

of tile TV.

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INSTALLATION

When installing or removing, using tile fi_

Wall-Mount Bracket, b ...... t.... qualified _1 _

contractors. Wall ....... t installati ...... luires _ _q _11_

d/ .... f a Wall-Momlt Bracket. If not I_22_ i_'ff

properly ......... I during installati ..... _ _t _ _/ !

removal from the Wall-Mount Bracket. the /_L._ L+_,_

TV may tifll and cause serious injury. Please

use a quMified contractor when instMling or remevmg.

Placement for viewing

It is recolnlnended to watch tile TV at a distance of 3 - 7 times that of die

scleen height, .rod in moderate brightness. Watching tile TV lbl too long

or in a dark room lna_ cause eye fatigue.

Optional wall mount

Observe tile tbllowing when installing tile TV using a

w_ll-mount bracket. If the TV is not secured properly, it

tully fall and cause injury.

[] Be sm_ to follow tile operanng instructiom

supplied with the wall-mount bracket when

installin_ tile TV.

Placing on a stable surface

If you place tile TV on an unstable surPace, the TV may _.,

MI and cause injury or damage. IV-- \ _\,

Fall

Do not hang _nything on tile TV.

Tile TV m_y tM1 tYom tile stand or wan-mount, causing

dmnage or serious injury.

VOLUME ADJUSTMENT

[] Adj usT die volume so as not to trouble your neighbors. Sound carries

very easily at night. TherefoJ :, closing tile windows or using

headphones is suggested.

[] When using headphones, adjust the volmne so as to avoid excessive

levels, as llearing damage may l_,_ult.

[] B ...... to attach the brack ..... pplied with the wall ......... t bracket. LCD SCREEN

[] Do not hmlg tile TV from the ceiling It may tidl and cause serious [] Although the LCD screen is made with ldgh-precision technology

injury, and tl_s effective pixels of 99.99% or more. black dots or bright

Outdoor use points of light (red, blue, or green) may appear constmltly on the

LCD screen. This is u sTructurM property of the LCD pmlel mid is not

Do not instMl this TV outdoors. If tile TV is exposed to a malfunction

rain, it may result in a fire or an electric shock. If file T'_

is exposed to direct sunlight, the TV may heat up and

c_tuse damage to the TV.

Vehicle

Do not install tills TV in _ vehicle.

Bmnping of the vehicle may cause the TV to thll down

and cause injury.

Ship and vessel

Do not install this TV in a ship or vessel. If file TV is

cause a hre or dmnage the ?;,_ _ _,

Tv.eXp°sed to seawater, ir IIla}

Corrosion "_-<_ -)

If you use this TV near tile seashore, salt ma 3 corrode metal parts of tile

TV and cause internal damage or fire.

It may also shorten the lit? of the TV

Oils

Do not install this TV in restaurants where oily vapors occur. Dust

absorbing oil may enter and damage the TV.

Medical institution

Do not place this TV in a place _here medical

eqmpment is i..... _&

It ma 3 cause a mMfunction of medical instrument,.

Preventing the TV from toppling over

Take measures to prevent tile TV fl'onl toppling over and causing injury.

To prevent tile TV il'Oln toppling over. secure tile TV to a wan r pinar.

[] Do not expo_ tile LCD screen sur t:ace to direct sun light. Doing so

may danmge tile LCD panel.

[] Do not push or scratch tile LCD screen, o_ place objects on top of the

TV. The image ma_ be uneven o_ tile LCD panel may be damaged.

[] If the TV is used in a cold place, asmear may occur in tile pictm_ ol

tile picture may become dark. This does not indicate _ failure. These

pllenolnenon improve as tile tenlperaiure rises.

[] Ghosting ma} occur when still pictures are displayed continuousl 3

It should disappear after a t_w m._ments.

[] Tile screen mad cabinet gc_ warm when tile TV is in use. This is not

a maltunction.

[] Avoid spr_,ymg insec_ repellenl wits volatile materiM on tile screen.

[] Avoid prt longed contact witll rubber or plastic nlad_ material.

Broken pieces

Do not throw anytldng at tile TV

The screen gh_ss may break by rile impact and cause _erious injury.

Handling of broken glass and liquid crystal

leakage

If tile LCD panel gets damaged, crystanine liquid le_kage may occur, or

scattered broken glass may result. Do not touch broken glass or crystalline

liquid (which is toxicl, with bare hands as cuts or poisoning/skin irritation

may occur. Also. do not let glass fi_agments or leaked crystalline liquid get

taro your eyes or moLIth. Should either contact your eyes or mouth, rinse

tile contacted ;q'ea thoroughly with water and consult yt Litdoctor

Installing on a level surface

If you install tile TV on an inclined surface, tile TV may

tMI or drop m_d cause injury or damage.

,Continued_

7

SERVICING

Damage requiring service

lfthe sLirthce of the TV cracks= do not touch the TV until you unplug the

AC power cord.

Otherwise electric shock may result.

Servicing

Do not attclnpt to service the TV yourself since openin_

the cabinet may expose you to dangerous voltage or other

hazards. RefEr MI servicing m qualified service personnel

Replacement parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service

technician certifies in writing that he/she has used

replacement p_-ts specified by

]lave the salne characteristics as file ori

Unauthorized substitutions may resuh in a fire= an

electric shock or other hazards.

Safety check

Upon completion of any _erwce or repairs to the TV. ask

the -ervice t_chnician to perform routine safety checks

as specified by the manul:octurer to detcrndne that tile

TV is in sate operating condition, and to so certit}¢

Should tile TV not be repmrable, ask a qualified service technician to

dispose of the TV,

DISPOSAL OF THE TV

[] Do not dispose of tile TV with general household waste.

[] The LCD contains a small amount of liquid cr 3 ,tal. Tile fluorescent

rube used in this display also contains mercury. Follow yc .ir local

ordinances and regulations fi)r disposal.

8

Welcome to the World of BRAVIA TM ......................................................................... 10

Connecting the TV ......................................................................................................... 10

Gable System and/or VHF/UHF Antenna System ..................................................... 10

HD Gable Box/HD Satellite Box ................................................................................ 11

Satellite Receiver and Gable/Antenna ....................................................................... 12

VGR, Gable and Antenna .......................................................................................... 12

When Connecting to Optional Equipment ................................................................... 13

Installing the TV ............................................................................................................. 15

Preventing the TV from Toppling Over ...................................................................... 15

Bundling the Connecting Gables ............................................................................... 16

Adjusting the Viewing Angle of the TV ...................................................................... 16

When Installing on a Wall .......................................................................................... 17

Setting Up the Channel List - Initial Setup .................................................................. 18

Remote Control .............................................................................................................. 19

TV Controls ..................................................................................................................... 22

Overview of MENU ......................................................................................................... 23

Using the Picture Settings ............................................................................................ 26

Using the Sound Settings ............................................................................................. 28

Using the Screen Settings ............................................................................................. 29

Using the Setup Settings ............................................................................................... 31

Using the PC Settings .................................................................................................... 36

Using the Analog Setup Settings ................................................................................. 37

Using the Digital Setup Settings ................................................................................... 38

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................. 41

PC Input Signal Reference Chart .................................................................................. 43

Specifications ................................................................................................................. 44

Index ................................................................................................................................ 45

9

Welcome to the World of B R AV I n rM

Thank you for purchasing this Sony LCD Digital Color Television. This

manual is for models KDL-40V2500 and KDL-46V2500. The packing box

contains accessories that are listed on page 44.

For optimum picture performance, your new BRAVIA TV is capable of

receiving high definition programming through its integlated tunel: It is also

capable of receiving HDTV content flom a cable or satellite box via the

video inputs (HDMI and Y/PB/PR component video; see page 14).

Connecting the TV

To display clear, crisp pictures, your TV must be connected properly. To

properly connect your TV. follow the basic connections provided in this

section. Advanced connection examples are provided in the separate Quick

Setup Guide accompanied with your TV. The Quick Setup Guide provides a

variety of optional equipment connection diagrams.

It is strongly recommended that you connect the antenna/cable input using the

supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable to receive optimum picture quality. A 300-ohm

twin lead cable can be easily affected by radio frequency, resulting in signal

deterioration.

When the antenna/cable connection is done, you must perform an Initial Setup

so your TV will create a list of channels you can view (see page 18). After you

can receive and view programming you should select the proper Wide Mode

setting to display the picture in your preferred aspect ratio. See "Changing the

Wide Screen Mode" on pages 21 and 29.

Cable System

and/or VHF/UHF

Antenna System

Connecting a cable system or an external VHF/UHF antenna to the

VHF/UHF input will allow you to enjoy high definition and standard

definition digital programming (if available in your area) along with the

standard definition analog programming.

Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only)

75-ohm coaxial

cable (supplied) _ _ Rear of TV

VHF/UHF input

10

GettingStarted

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.

A/B RF Switch

Cable 2::::::::Z::::_, _h , __ RearofTV

Antenna _ _ VHF/UHF input

HD Cable Box/

HD Satelfite Box You can also enjoy high definition programming by subscribing to high

definition cable service or high definition satellite service. For the best

possible picture, make sure you connect these components to your TV via

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

HDMI --,_

cable

CATV/Satellite !

antenna cable

High Definition Cable Box/

High Definition Satellite Box

_ i _ _, i j_

'¢ "I"

Audio _ Component

, cable video cable

/

= =

11

GettingStarted

Satellite Receiver

and Cable/A ntenna

Satellite

antenna

cable

CATV/Antenna

cable (supplied)

S VIDEJcable

A/V !able

S VIDEO .................

VIDEO

(yellow)

J

AUDIO-L ___"

(white) _,,,

AUDIO-R ...........

(red)

_r

VHF/UHF

v i

Rear of TV

VCR, Cable and

Antenna

VCR

CATV cable

(supplied)

S VlDEOlcable

AN c!ble

S VIDEO ...............__q3°

VIDEO ..................

(yellow) ,_°

AUglO-L (white) _

AUDIO-R (red}___Y

vi

AUpEO i

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When Connecting to Optional Equipment

Left side Rear

¢

VIOEO

@

L (MONO)

#

AUDIO

3q

Getting Started

For service

use only

[] VIDEO 2 IN Connects to the S VIDEO output jack on your camcorder or other video equipment that has

S VIDEO S VIDEO. Provides better picture quality than composite video ([_]). (See Auto YC on page

333

[] VIDEO 2 IN Connect to the composite video and audio output jacks oil your camcorder or other video

VIDEO/ equipment such as video game equipment.

L (MONO)-

R AUDIO

[] Headphones

jack

[] PC IN 8 Connect to a personal computer's video output connector using HD 15-HD 15 cable (analog

(RGB/AUDIO) RGB, supplied). Can also be connected to other analog RGB devices.

See "PC Input Signal Reference Chart" on page 43 for the signals that can be displayed.

Connects to your headphones. If your headphones do not match the jack, nse a suitable plug

adapter (not supplied).

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GettingStarted

[] HDMI IN 6

HDMI/

R-AUDIO-L

[] HDMI IN 7

HDMI

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 a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition

video, plus digital audio.

If the equipment has a DVI jack and not an HDMI jack, connect the DVI jack to the HDMI IN

6 (with HDMI-to-DVI cable or adapter) jack, and connect the audio jack to the AUDIO

IN(L/R) jacks of HDMI IN 6. (DVI connector is for video signals only.)

HDMI-to-DVI cable

HDMI adapter Audio cable

[] VIDEO IN 1

S VIDEO

[] VIDEO IN 1/3 Connect to the composite video and audio output jacks on your A/V equipment such as a VCR

VIDEO/ or other video equipment. A third composite video and audio (VIDEO 2) is located on the left

L(MONO)- side of the TV.

AUDIO-R

[] AUDIO OUT Connect to the left and right audio input.jacks of your audio or video equipment. You can use

(VAR/FIX) these outputs to listen to your TV's audio through )'our stereo system.

[] DIGITAL OUT C°nnects tothe optical audio input of a digiial audio equipment that is PCI'a)Dolby ,_digitai .....

(OPTICAL) compatible. (DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) is only available for digital channels.)

[] HD/DVD IN 4/5 Connect to your equipment's component video (YPBPR) and audio (L/R)jacks. Component

(1080i/720p/ video provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO ([_) or the composite video ([_)

480p/480i)/ connections.

L-AUDIO-R

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

S VIDEO. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than composite video ([_]).

[] ACIN

[] VHF/UHF RF input that connects to your Cable or VHF/UHF antenna.

': Manufactured under license from DolbyLaboratories. "Dolby" and Ihe double_Dsymbol are trademarksof Dolby Laboralories.

Connects the supplied AC power cord.

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Installing the TV

Preventing the TV

from Toppling Over

Getting Started

Attaching the Support Belt

TV stand

stand

1Screw the support belt (supplied) to the TV stand with a wood screw

(supplied).

2Attach the support belt to the stand with the securing screw (supplied)

using a coin, etc.

3Adjust the length by pulling the support belt toward you while holding

the stand.

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GettingStarted

Bundfing the

Connecting Cables

You can bundle tile connecting cables as illustrated below.

(_) ,_

Adjusting the

Viewing Angle of the

TV

This TV can be adjusted within tile angles shown below.

Adjust the angle left and right (swivel)

Top view

15° ?----,,"............. 15°

Front

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When Installing

on a Wall

Getting Started

!

This TV can be installed on a wall by using a wall-mount bracket (sold =

separately). Be sure to use the specified Wall-Mount Bracket (see page 3). "_'

Before mounting the TV on a wall, you must remove the Table-Top Stand

from the TV. Follow the steps below to remove the Table-Top Stand, and

then refer to the instruction guide "Installing tile Wall-Mount Bracket" to _..

prepare the installation and mount the TV on the wall.

Follow the simple steps below to remove the Table-Top Stand:

1Disconnect all the cables flom the TV.

2Place the TV. with its screen facing down, on a stable, soft cloth-

covered work surface.

3Rotate the cable holder by 90 degrees, and pull it out.

4 Remove the four screws and the Table-Top Stand flom the TV.

For bracket installation, refer to the instruction guide "Installing the Wall-

Mount Bracket" provided with the TV. Sufficient expertise is required in

installing this TV. especially to determine the strength of the wall for

withstanding the TV's weight. For product protection and 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 Sony dealers or licensed contractors.

Cable holder

Soft cloth Table-Top stand

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GettingStarted

Setting Up the Channel List -Initial Setup

After you finish connecting the TV. you can run the Initial Setup to create a

list of awfilable analog and digital channels. The Initial Setup screen

appears when you turn on the TV for the first time after hooking it up.

POWER

1Press Q) to turn on the TV.

The Initial Setup screen appears.

2Press _/,!, to highlight the on-screen display language. Then press @.

The message "First please connect cable/antenna. Do you want to start

Auto Program?" appears.

3Press <,/,_ to highlight "OK" then press @.

The message "Auto Program" appears. Then the message "Continue

programming digital channels?" appears. This may require 50+ minutes

for completion.

4- Press <,/* to highlight "OK" then press @.

To run Auto Program again at a later time

CI Use the Auto Program feature as described on pages 37 and 38.

To add individual digital channels

CI Use the Digital Channels feature as described on page 38.

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Remote Control

"_" The 5 button and CH +

have a tactile dot, Use

[] TVNI DEO Press repeatedly to cycle through the video inputs.

[] 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 oft'. To cancel Sleep Timer, press SLEEP

repeatedly until Off appears.

[] FREEZE Press once to dispiay a frozen image of the current program in

a window. Press again to return to the program.

e_

o

(n

Frozen Current program

[] PICTURE Press repeatedly to cycle through the available picture modes:

Vivid,Standard, Custom. The picture lnodes can be also

accessed in the Picture settings. For details, see "Using the

Picture Settings" on page 26.

[] GUIDE Press to display the guide when you are watching digital

(Digital channels (if it is available from the station).

chauueLs only) Using the Guide

The guide allows you to select the channels from a channel

list. The guide also provides information about the current

prograln being shown on each channel.

them as a reference when

operating the TV.

Information

banner

Channel

list

Program

options

(Continued)

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Basic Operations

Using the Program Options Setting

The program options setting allows you to custolnize the

program settings on the currently tuned channel.

Nternate Each prograln has a main video and audio

Audio stream (the video or audio that you see or hear

(When when the channel is first tuned), and may have

available) alternate streams. This option allows you to

select from the alternate audio stream, when the

broadcaster provides an alternate audio stream

(for instance, the audio may contain a different

language).

MENU items and settings.

[] MENU Press to display the MENU with TV functions and settings.

See "Overview of MENU" on page 23.

[] DiGiTAU >re;; io sWiich ge{_:eei] anaiog an,_iaigi{ai channds ....................

ANALOG

0 - 9 ENT Press 0 - 9 to select a channel; the channel changes after two

seconds. Press ENT to change channels immediately.

For example, to enter 2.1, press (_), O, C) and ENT.

[] 96L +_z.........................pr_ io aCu;tihe,_'oiu;_Z..................................................................................................................

the sound.

[] POWER Press to tnrn on and offthe TV.

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Basic Operations

[] WIDE Press repeatedly to step through the Wide Mode settings:

Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. The Wide Mode settings

can be also accessed ill the Screen settings. See page 29.

Changing the Wide Screen Mode (see page 29 for details)

4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source

Standard definition source High definition source

€ €

@

o

::3

Normal Normal

This mode is not available

Full Full

Zoom Zoom

[] DISPLAY Press once to display the current channel number, channel

label, time and Wide Mode settings. The OSD (on screen

display) will turn off after a few seconds or press again to

inunediately turn off the display.

[] i?i/;/. _ Press i)i/;); to _o,,'eihe onlscreenc{irsorlPress@ io

select/confirnl an item.

[] TOOLS Press to display the Tools Menu that is associated with your

current input: Analog TV, Digital TV. External Inputs, and PC.

Each input has a different Tools Menu. (See page 26, 28, 31,

36 and 37.)

[] JUMP Press to jump back and forth between two channels. The TV

alternates between the current channel and the last channel that

was selected among the digital or analog channels. It will not

cross over from digital to analog, or l¥om analog to digital.

[] CH +/- .............................................Press to scan through channeisl To scan quickiy through ........

channels, press and hold down either +/-.

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Basic Operations

TV Controls

= VOLUME + = CHANNEL +

PIC OFF/TIMER

[] MENU Press to display MENU with TV functions and settings (see "Overview of MENU" on page

23).

[] =_.- Press to cycle through the video inputs. If you set a certain input to Skip in Label Video

T{7/VIDEO Inputs, then the input will not appear.

In the MENU screen, this button -'- serves to confirm the selection or setting.

i

[] ÷ ,_ Press to adjust the volume. In the MENU screen, these buttons serve as left/right buttons.

- VOLUME +

[] ,I, t_" Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through channels, press and hold down either

-CHANNEL + -/+. In the MENU screen, these buttons serve as up/down buttons.

[] POWER Press to turn on and off the TV.

[] (IR) Infrared Receives IR signals from the remote control.

Receiver/ Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see page 33 for details).

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

[] PIG OFF/ Lights up in green when the Picture Off feature is activated. Lights up in orange when the

TIMER LED timer is set. When the timer is set, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is turned off. For

details, see page 33.

[] STANDBY LED Lights up in red when your TV is in PC standby mode. If the LED blinks in red continuously,

this may indicate the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on page 2).

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

[] Speaker Outputs the audio signal.

:!

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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 such as: switching between external

inputs, viewing your favorite analog/digital stations, switching between analog and digital channels, and changing or

customizing your TV settings.

1Press MENU ontlle remote.

The MENU control panel appears.

2Press 4"/,!,to highlight the item.

3Press @ to select an option.

Press MENU to exit.

Externallnputs

(Continued)

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Using the Menus

External Inputs

The External Inputs feature lets you select the external inpnts

connected to your TV. You can also assign a label using Label

Video Inputs in the Setup settings. (see page 32)

1Highlight External Inputs on the MENU control

panel and press @.

2 Press tt/!l, to highlight the desired external input

and press @.

Return

The Analog Favorites feature lets you select programs from a list

(_ of up to 16 favorite channels that you specify.

1Highlight Analog Favorites on the MENU control panel Roturn

and press @.

Analog Favorites 2 Press tl./4 to highlight the desired channel and press @.

To acid the current channel to the list of Favorite Channels, follow

step 1 above then highlight and select Add to Favorites and press

(9

To manually edit your list of favorite channels, select Edit

Favorites. For more information, see page 37.

The Digital Favorites feature lets you create a list of up to 16

(_ favorite channels. To create your favorite list:

1 Highlight Digital Favorites on the MENU control panel

and press (9.

Digital Favorites 2 Highlight Add to Favorites and press (9 to add the

current channel to the list of Favorite Channels.

To acid the current channel to the list of Favorite Channels,

t_llov,,' step 1 above then highlight Add to Favorites and

press (9.

To edit your list of favorite channels, follow step 1 above then highlight and select Edit

Favorites. Reset will allow you to make the change and Surf will take you to the Favorite

Channels list.

The Analog feature displays the most recently viewed analog channel. When tuned to tile channel,

O the Channel number will be displayed.

Highlight Analog on the MENU control panel and press (9.

Analog

The Digital feature displays the most recently viewed digital channel. When tuned to the channel,

_O the Program Banner and Channel number will be displayed.

Highlight Digital on the MENU control panel and press (9 .

Digital

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Using the Menus

Settings

The Settings feature lets you enter the settings menu. Settings and adinstments can be performed

from the Settings menu. The information on various settings starts from page 26.

Navigating Through Settings

1Press MENU.

2Select [_.

3Highlight the item: Picture, Sound, Screen, Setup, PC Settings, Analog Setup, Digital

Setup.

4Press @ to select an option.

To exit Settings, press MENU. 2

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Using the Menus

Using the Picture Settings

Target Inputs Determines whether to apply the Picture settings to the current input only, or to all inputs.

All Inputs Settings will be applied to All Inputs (ex: TV is showing Video 1.

Changes to the picture settings affect TV, Video 1 - Video 7).

Current Input Settings will be applied to only the Current Input (ex: TV is showing

Video 1. Changes to picture settings affect only Video 1).

Picture Mode Vivid Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.

(ExcU_tfi_r PC input) Standard Select for standard picture settings. Recommended for home

entertainment.

Custom Allow.s you to store your preferred settings.

Display Mode

(For PC inpl¢t only)

Video Select to view video images.

Text Select to view text, charts or tables.

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

Backlight Adjust to brighten or darken the backlight.

Picture Adjust to increase or decrease picture contrast.

Brightness Adjust to brighten or darken the picture.

Color Adjust to increase or decrease color intensity.

Hue Adjust to increase or decrease the green tones.

Color Temperature Cool Select to give the white colors a bluish tint.

Whit_ adjt_stnlent Neutral Select to give the white colors a neutral tint.

Warm112 Seiect io give {he Whiie colors a reddish iinil Avaiiabie oi;iy _hen

Picture Mode is set to Custom.

Sharpness Adjust to sharpen or soften the picture.

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Using the Menus

Noise Reduction Select to reducethe noise level of connected equipment, and the VHF/UHF input. Select

from Auto, High, Medium, Low and Off.

Advanced Settings Reset Resets all the advanced settings to the default valnes.

Available only ,then Black Corrector Enhances black areas of the picture for stronger contrast.

Picrm'(_ Mode is s(,t to Advanced C.E. Autolnatically optimiZes the backiight and contrast. This setting is

C_srom (Advanced especially effective for dark image scenes. It will increase the contrast

Contrast distinction of the darker picture scenes.

Enhancer)

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

Clear White Emphasizes white and light colors.

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

Color Space Use to select the range of color reproduction from Wide or Normal.

MPEG Noise Reduces the mosaic effect in MPEG-colnpressed video.

Reduction Useful for Digital TV channels. !!re

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Using the Menus

Using the Sound Settings

Target Inputs Determines whether to apply the Sound settings to the current input only, or to all inputs.

All Inputs Settings will be applied to All Inputs (ex: TV is showing Video I.

Changes to the sound settings affect TV, Video 1 - Video 8).

Current Input Settings will be applied to only the Current Input (ex: TV is showing

Video 1. Changes to sound settings affect only Video 1).

Sound Mode Dynamic Select to enhance treble and bass.

Standard Suitable for spoken dialog.

Custom Flat setting. Allow's you to store ":,,our preferred settings.

Reset Resets the current Sound Mode setting to the default values, except MTS.

Treble Adjust to increase or decrease higher-pitched sounds.

Bass Adjust to increase or decrease lower-pitched sounds.

Balance Adjust to emphasize left or right speaker balance.

Steady Sound On Select to stabilize the volmne across all programs and commercials.

Off Select to turn off Steady Sound.

Volume Offset Adjnst the volume level of the current input (TV or video input) relative to other inputs.

Surround TruSurround XT Select for surround sound (for stereo programs only).

Simulated Stereo Adds a surround-like effect to mono programs.

Off Select for normal stereo or mono reception.

BBE Select to give sound more impact by compensating for phase effects in speakers. Select from

High, Low, and Off.

MTS Stereo Select for stereo reception when viewing a program broadcast in stereo.

Et{jov .stereo, bilingl¢al Auto SAP Select to automatically switch the TV to second audio programs when a

and mono program.s signal is received. If no SAP signal is present, the TV remains in

Stereo mode.

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

broadcasts.

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mUsing the Screen Settings

Using the Menus

Target Inputs Determines whether to apply the Screen settings to the current input only, or to all inputs.

All Inputs Settings will be applied to All Inputs (ex: TV is showing Video 1.

Changes to the screen settings affect TV, Video 1 - Video 7).

Current Input Settings will be applied to only the Current Input(ex: TV is showing

Video 1. Changes to screen settings affect only Video 1).

Wide Mode Wide Zoom Select to fill the screen with mininmm distortion.

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

source is 4:3.

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 sonrce), select this mode to display the

16:9 picture in its original size.

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

Auto Wide On Select to automatically change to the screen mode based upon

program's content. If frequent screen changes are disturbing to you,

select Off.

Off Select to turn offthe Auto Wide option. Choose a screen mode from the

Wide Mode option.

4:3 Default Wide Zoom Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture, to fill the 16:9 screen, keeping the

Select the d(Ifimlt Screen original image as nmch as possible.

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

som'_ e_ Off Select to continue using the current Wide Mode setting when the

channel or input is changed.

_a

(Continued)

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Using the Menus

Display Area Full Pixel Select to display the picture for 1080i or 1080p sources in its original

size when parts of the picture are cut oft'.

Normal Select to display the picture in its original size.

-1/-2 Select to enlarge the picture to hide the edge of the picture.

Horizontal Center Allows you to move the position of the picture left and right.

Press _./* and press @ to adjust.

Vertical Center Allows you to move the position of the picture up and down. Available only ill Zoom mode.

Press tl,/,!1,and press @ to adjust.

Vertical Size Allows you to adjust the vertical size of the picture. (Available only in Wide Zoom and

Zoom modes.)

Press 4"/11,and press @ to adjust.

3O

Using the Menus

Using the Setup Settings

Language Select !o display all on-screen settings in your hmgnage of choice: English, EsPafiol, Frans}ais.

Caption Vision Allows you to select from several closed caption modes (for programs that are broadcast with

closed captioning). Some caption modes for digital channels are only accessible from the Digital

Setup setting. For details, see page 39.

Off Caption Vision is turned off.

COl, C02, Displays a printed version of the dialog or sound effects of a program.

CC3, CC4 (ShouM be set to CCl for most programs.)

Text1 ,Text2, Disphtys network/station information preseuted using either half or the

Text3,Text4 whole screen (if available).

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

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

DISPLAY button is pressed.

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Using the Menus

Parental Lock The Parental Lock settings allows you to set up the TV to block programs according to their

content and rating levels. Use 0-9 on the remote control to enter a four-digit password. The first

tilne you create a password, confirm the password by entering it again.

Lock Off Turn Parental Lock off. No programs are

blocked from viewing.

Child Maxinmm ratings permitted are:

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

Canada: C, G, TV-Y

Youth Maximum ratings permitted are:

U.S.: TV-PG, PG

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

Young Adult Maxinmm ratings permitted are:

U.S.: TV-14, PC-13

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

Custom Select to set ratings manually.

U.S.: See page 34 for details.

Canada: See page 35 for details.

Change Password Select to change your password.

Select Country U.S.A. Select to use U.S.A. ratings (see page 34).

Canada Select to use Canadian ratings (see page 35).

Label Video Inputs Allows yon 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 4 jack, you can select the label

DVD for the Video 4 input. Then when you press TVNIDEO to change inputs, the video label

you assigned to that input appears on screen.

1 Press tl./I!, to highlight the video input (Video 1-8) to which you want to assign a label.

Then press @ to select the input.

2 Press tl./I!, to highlight one of the displayed labels. Then press @ to select the label.

You can select from the following labels for each input:

Video 1-7 --, DVD, Cable Box, Satellite, BD, VCR, Receiver, DVR, Game,

Camcorder, Edit, Skip

Video 8 --, PC, Edit, Skip

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Using the Menus

Auto YC When connecting both VIDEO IN and S VIDEO IN, you can select the jack from which the TV

receives the input signal. The TV is by default set to receive S VIDEO input signals.

1 Press TVNIDEO repeatedly until the desired video input appears.

2 After selecting the Auto YC option, to watch the pictures input from the S VIDEO input

jack:

Press l./tf, to highlight On, then press @.

To w'atch the pictures input from the VIDEO input jack:

press l./!. to highlight Off, then press @.

Timer Settings Sleep Timer Set the time in minutes (Off, 15 rain, 30 min, 45 min, 60 min, 90 min, or

120 min) that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off

automatically.

Timer You can use the Timer to turn the TV on, turn it off, and tune to a specific

channel at a scheduled time.

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

1 Press l./l!, to highlight one of the following options, then press @.

Set: Select to set the timer by Day, Time, Duration, Channel and

Volume Setup.

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

2If you selected Set in step 1, press l./tf./l./,t, to set the day(s), hour,

minute, AM/PM, duration, channel number (VHF/UHF, CATV or

Digital), and vohune.

When Digital is selected, the last digital channel you viewed will

automatically show when the TV is turned on.

:3 Press MENU to exit Settings.

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

1 Press @ to select Current Time.

2 Press l./l!./l./,t, to set the current time (day, hour, minute, and AM/PM).

:3 Press MENU to exit Settings.

Power Saving Select to reduce the power consumption b), adjusting the backlight brightness. This also

enhances the black level. Select from Off, Low, High and Picture Off.

LightSensor 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.

Quiet Power On

(CO n tin u ed)

aa

Select to have the TV volume start at the minimum volume and gradually change to the set level

when you turn it on.

Using the Menus

Speaker On Select to turn on the TV speakers.

Off Select to tuna offthe TV speakers and listen to the TV's sound only through

your external audio receiver and speakers.

Audio Out Variable When Speaker is set to Off, the audio output t_om your audio system call

Ea_sy (ontrol of volume be controlled by the TV's remote control.

adju*srments Fixed When Speaker is set to Off, the audio output of the TV is fixed. Use your

audio receiver's remote control to adjust the volume (and other andio

settings) through your audio system.

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

Off Select if you are using au antenna.

Product Information Select to display the equipment information of 2,,our TV.

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 32).

Movie Rating G All children and general audience.

PG Parental guidance suggested.

PG-13 Pareutal guidance t_r children under 13.

RRestricted viewing, parental guidance is suggested for children under

17.

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

TV Rating Age-Based Ratings

Block programs by their TV-Y All children.

rating, content or both TViY7 DireCte_i to chiMren age 7 and Oiderl ........................................

TV-G General audience.

TV-PG P_rental guidance suggested.

TV-14 Parents strongly cautioned.

TV-MA Mature audience only.

Content-Based Ratings

FV Fantasy violence.

DSuggestive dialogue.

LStrong language.

SSexual situations.

V Violence.

Unrated

Block programs' or

movies that are broadcast

n'ithout araring

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

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

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Using the Menus

Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating Options

To select custom rating options for Canada, select Canada in tile Select Country setting (see page 32).

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.

French Rating G General programn_ing.

8 and+.......................Not reCo;_nne_{3ecil\_r¥0ul{g Children. _

13 ans+ Not recommended for ages under 13.

16arts+...............................................................................Not reC01_m_eudedfor ages un__ieri 6..............................................................................._

...........................................!8 ans+ .... Pr°grammiug ....................................................................................................................................................................

U.S.A. Rating See "US Models" on page 34 for details.

Viewing Blocked Programs

You can view blocked programs by entering the password, PressENT when tunedto a blocked program,

then enter the password. This temporarily turns the parental control feature off. To reactiw_te the Parental

Lock settings, turn offthe TV. When the TV is turned on again, your Parental Lock settings are reactivated.

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Using the Menus

Using the PC Settings

Wide Mode Normal Select to display in the original image size.

Full1 Select to enlarge the picture to fill the display area, keeping its original

aspect ratio.

Full2 Select to enlarge the picture to fill the display area.

Reset Resets the cnrrent setting to the default values, except Wide Mode and Power

Management.

Auto Adjustment Select to automatically adjust the display position and phase 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, nmnually adjust the options below.

Adjust after Pitch to fine tune overall sharpness.

Adjust uneven sharpness on screen.

Phase

Pitch

Horizontal Center Allows you to move the position of the picture lei't and right.

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

Power Management On Select to automatically switch to the standby mode when there is no

signal input for 30 seconds.

Off Select to turn off Power Management.

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Using the Menus

Using the Analog Setup Settings

Favorite Channels Lets you set up a list of up to 16 of your favorite channels.

1 Press 11411,to highlight a Favorite Channel number ( 1- 16) that you want to make your

Favorite Channel, then press @ to select it.

2Press t_/,!- to scroll through the channels until you find the channel that you would like to

add and then press @ to select it.

To acid other Favorite Channel numbers, repeat steps 1-2.

2

Auto Program

1Select Auto Program.

2Select OK to start Auto Program. When Auto Program is done, the Show/Hide

Channels screen will appear. (See below)

Show/Hide Channels Allows you to show or llide channels that appear when you use the CH +/- buttons.

1Press tl4'!" to scroll through the channels until you find the channel you want to show or

hide. Then press @ to select it.

2 Press tl4,1, to determine if the channel will be shown or hidden.

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

Automatically sets up the channel list on the TV for all receivable channels.

Label Channels Allows you to assign labels (such as station call letters) to channel numbers.

1 Press tl4,1, to scroll through the channel numbers. Then press @ to select the channel

number that you want to assign a label.

2 Press tl4,1, to scroll through the label characters (A-Z, 0-9, etc.). Press * to move to the

next character. Repeat to add tip to 5 characters to the label. Press * to highlight OK

and press @ to set.

To assign labels to more channels, repeat steps 1-2.

37

Using the Menus

Using the Digital Setup Settings

Highlight Digital

Setup and press @.

The Digital Setup option

appears.

Digital Channels Favorite Lets you set up a list of up to 16 of your favorite channels.

Channels 1 Press tl./,II, to highlight a favorite channel number ( 1-16) that you

want to make your fi/vorite channel.

2 Enter the number you wish to assign to the channel. Reset will

relnove the existing favorite channel and Surf will take yon to the

favorite channel list.

To select other favorite channel numbers, repeat steps 1-2.

Digital Channels Add Select to acid digital channels.

Auto Program Automatically sets up the channel list on the TV for all receivable

digital channels.

1 Select Auto Program then Start.

2 Select OK to start Auto Program. When Auto Program is clone,

select OK.

Show/Hide Allows you to show or hide channels that appear when you use the CH

Channels +/- buttons.

1Press tl./,1!,to scroll through the channels until you find the channel

you want to show or hide.

2 Press @ to deterlnine 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 (such as station call letters) to channel

numbers.

1 Press tl./,1!,to scroll through the channel numbers. Then press @

to select the channel number that you want to assign a label.

Press tl./,1!,to scroll through the label characters (A-Z, 0-9, etc.).

Press * to move to the next character. Repeat to add up to 7

characters to the label. Then press @ to set it.

To assign labels to more channels, repeat steps 1-2.

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Using the Menus

Digital Setup Caption Vision Allows you to select from several closed-caption modes for digital

channels. To set Caption Vision for analog channels, see page 31.

On Caption Vision is turned on.

Off Caption Vision is turned off.

Program Allows you to set basic and advanced Caption Vision

options. See "Progrmnming Caption Vision" below.

AN Sync Off/1/2/3 Use this option to make adjustments to audio and video

synchronization when you have external equipment

connected to DIGITAL OUT of the TV. Select Off

(default setting) to make no adjustments. Select 1,2 or

3 to adjust so that the video and audio from your

connected external equipment are synchronized.

Diagnostics Display diagnostics information about the TV. This can be useful in pro-

viding information to an authorized technician or repair person.

Parental Lock The Parental Lock option in the DigitalSetup settings allows you to set up the TV to block

digital programs that contain digital ratings.

Password If the password has not been set, or to change the password, use

Change Password option in the Setup settings (see page 32).

Digital Rating Off Turn Parental Lock off. No programs that contain

downloadable ratings are blocked from viewing.

Custom... Select to block programs based on downloadable ratings.

Clear All Select to clear the entire downloadable rating system.

Programming Caption Vision

If you selected the Program option under Caption Vision, you can change the following settings:

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

CC3, CC4

Texil i Tex}2 See Capiion vision in ii_eSeiup seiiin{ o;_piige3ii

Text3, Text4

Digital.................CC Aiio;;s yo{iio sei digii;{i i_iigiiaiEiA2;08i or Advanced i_iigiiai

EIA-708).

Advanced Allows you to select advanced digital (EIA-708) closed caption options. Select l¥om the

available options.

(Continued)

39

Using the Menus

Advanced Settings Allows you to make additional settings for digital (EIA-708) closed caption options. Select

from As Broadcast, Small Text, Large Text _mdCustom.

Custom... Allows you to customize the following settings:

Character Size Small, Standard, Large

Character Style Style 1-7

Character Color Color 1-8

Character Opacity Solid, Translucent

Edge Color Color 1-8

Edge Type None, Raised, Depressed, Outline,

Left Shadow, Right Shadow

Background Color None, Color 1-8

Background Opacity Solid, Translucent

Window Color None, Color 1-8

Window Opacity Solid, Translucent

4O

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

No picture.

No picture. Fql Check Power Saving settings (page 33).

Cannot receive any channels. FI Make sure tire power cord is connected securely.

Fql Turn on tire power of the TV.

FI Check antenna/cahle connections.

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

TV's memory (pages 37 and 38).

Cannot receive or select channels. FI Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that arc not presently in the

TV's memory (pages 37 and 38).

To receive or select cahle channels, make sure that Cable in the Setup settings

is set to On (page 34). To receive or select UHF channels over an antenna, make

sure Cable is set to Off.

The TV turus off automatically. Fql Check it'tlre Sleep Timer is activated, nr cnuf]rnl the Du ration setting of Timer.

(page 33).

FI Check Power Management in the PC Settings (page 36).

No picture from some video Fql Check the connection between the optional video equipment and the TV.

sources. FI Press TV/VIDEO on the remote control (page 19).

Fql If you connect video equipment to the S VIDEO input of the TV, set Auto YC to

On in tire Setup settings (page 33).

FI Press MENU on tire remote control. Select your desired input from tire External

Inputs list.

Poor picture.

Double images or ghosts. FI Check autenna/cahle connections.

Fql Check the antenna location and direction.

Only snow and noise appear on the FI Check if tire antenna is broken or bent.

screen. FI Check if the antenna has reached tire end of its serviceable life. (34 years in

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

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

Fql If using 300 ohm twin lead, move tire excess lead away from tire TV or try using

75 ohm coaxial cable instead.

No color/Dark picture/Cnlor is not FI Press PICTURE to select the desired picture mode (page 19).

correct/The picture is too bright. Fql Adjust the Picture Mode options in the Picture settings (page 26).

FI tf you set tire Power Saving mode to Low or High, it will enhance tire black

level.

Noisy picture. Fql Make sure that tire antenna is connected using tire supplied 75=olun coaxial

cable.

Fql Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cords.

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

{b

Other Information

No sound/Noisy sound

Good picture, no snuud.

Audio noise.

Wide Mode changes automatically.

"Black box" on screen.

Black bands appear at the top and 17

bottom of the screen.

Certain programs on DVD or other 17

digital sources display a loss of

detail, especially during fast-motion

or dark scenes.

Remote control does not operate. FI

Some digital cable channels are not FI

being displayed. rq

Lost passvrord.

How to reset the TV to factory FI

settings.

Check the volume control.

Press MUTING or VOL + so that "Muting" disappears li'om the screen

(page 20).

Disconnect ynur headphones.

Set Speaker to On in the Setup settings (page 34). lfit is set to Off, sound is

not output from the TV's speakers regardless of the TV's volume corrtrol.

Make sure that the antenna is connected using the supplied 75-ohm coaxial

cable.

Keep the antenna cahle away from other connecting cords.

To avoid TV irrterference, make sure to use an undamaged arrteuna cable.

The current Wide Mode setting is automatically replaced with the 4:3 Default

setting when yon change the channel or vide() input, if 4:3 Default in the Screen

settings is set to other than Off. If you want to lock in the Wide Mode selected

with the WIDE button, set 4:3 Default to Off in the Screen settings (page 29).

Check the Auto Wide option in the Screen settings (page 29).

You have selected a text option in the Setup/Digital Setup setting and no text is

available. (See pages 31 and 39 to reset Setup selections.) To turn off this ti:ature,

set tire Caption Vision option to Off. If you were trying to select closed

capdnuing, select CCl irrstead nf Text1-4.

Some wide screen programs are fihned in aspect ratios that are greater than 16:9

(this is especially common with theatrical releases). Your TV will show these

programs with black hands at the top arrd hnttnm nfthe screen. Fnr mnre details,

check the documentation that came with your DVD (nr contact ynur program

provider).

The compression used by certain digital brnadcasts and DVDs may cause your

TV's screen to display less detail than usual, or cause artilhcts (small blocks or

dots, pixeladnns) to appear on your screen. This is due to ynur TV's large screen

and ability to show very fine detail, arrd is normal lor certain digitally recorded

programs.

Check the pnlarity nf the batteries or replace the batteries.

Point the remote control at the remote control sensor of the TV.

Fluorescent lamps can interli:re with your remote control operation; try turning

nff the fluorescent lamps.

Keep the remote corrtrol sensor area clear from nbstacles.

Certain cable companies have limitations on the broadcast nf digital cable

channels. Check with your cable company l\_r mnre irrli.)rmation.

The digital cable channel may be set to Hidden in the Show/Hide Channels

setting (see page 38).

Select the Parental Lock settings nn the Setup settings, then enter tire lollowing

master passwnrd: 4357. The master password clears your previnus password arrd

allows ynu tn enter a new passwnrd (page 32).

Turn nu the TV. While holding down the t1"button on the remote control, press

the POWER button on the TV. (The TV will turn itself off, then back on again.)

Release the t1"button.

WARNING: The Reset will clear all of your customized settings irrcluding

Parental Lock setting.

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Other Information

PC Input Signal Reference Chart

Resolution

Signals [ Horizontal(Pixel)

VGA 640

640

720

SVGA 800

800

XGA 1024

1024

1024

WXGA 1280

1280

1360

SXGA 1280

SXGA+ 1400

Vertical

(Line)

480

48O

400

600

600

768

768

768

768

768

768

11124

1t)50

I Horizontal h'equency

(kHz)

31.5

37.5

31.5

37.9

46.9

48.4

565

60.0

47.4

47.8

47.7

64.0

64.7

l Vertical (Hz)

6(}

75

70

6{}

75

6(}

70

75

6(}

6(}

6(}

6(}

6(}

Standard

VGA

VESA

VGA-T

VESA Guidelines

VESA

VESA Guidelines

VESA

VESA

VESA

VESA

VESA

VESA

VESA

o

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Other Information

Specifications

•I

Televisitm system:

NTSC American TV standard

ATSC (SVSB terrestrial) ATSC compliant 8VSB

QAM on cable ANSI/SCTE 07 2t)t)0

(Does not include CableCARD

flmctionality)

Channel coverage: Analog Digital

Tcrrcstrial 2-69 2-69

Cable 1-125 1-135

Antenna: 75-ohm extcrnal terminal for VHF/UHF

Panel System:

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Pand

Display resohttitm (horiztmtal × vertical):

1,920 dots x 1.080 lines

VIDEO IN 1/2/3:

S VIDEO (4-pin mini DIN) (VIDEO 112 only):

Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative

C: 0.286 Vp-p (Bursl signal), 75 oluns

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

AUDIO: 500 nlVrms (100% modulation)

hnpedance: 47 kilohms

HD/DVD IN 4/5:

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 lonnat: 480i. 480p. 720p. 11180i

AUDIO: 500 mVrms (100% modulation)

hnpedance: 47 kilohms

HDMI IN 6/7:

HDMI: Video: 480i. 480p. 720p. 1080i. 1080p

Audio: Two channel linear PCM 32, 44.1 and

48 kHz, 16.20 and 24 bits

AUDIO (HDMI IN 6 only):

500 mVrms (100% modulation)

hnpedancc: 47 kiloluns

AUDIO OUT:

500 mVrlns (1/,_1% modulation)

More than 1 Vrlns at the nlaxinmm volume setting (Variable)

More than 500 mVrms (Fixed)

PC IN 8:

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

See tile PC Input Signal Relcrencc Chart on page 43

PC AUDIO INPUT:

Stereo mini jack, 0.5 Vrms, 1 kilohm

Headphtmes:

sire-co nfini jack

hnpedance: 16 ohms

Speaker output:

10w + lOW

Power Requirement:

120 v-241) v AC, 50/6t) Hz

Supplied accessories:

Renlote control RM-YDOI 2 (l)

Size AA batteries (2)

75-ohm coaxial cable ( 1)

AC power cord (1)

HD 15-HD 15 cable ( 1)

Support belt ( 17. securing screw (1) and wood scrcw( 1)

Cable hokler (1)

Operating Instructkms (1)

Quick Setup Guide ( 1)

Warranty Card (1)

Online Registratkm Card (U.S.A, only) (1)

Optitmal accessories:

Headphones plug adapter

Connecting cables

Wall-Mount Bracket: SU-WL51

Screen size (in inches) 46 4t)

Speaker/Full range (2)

(in ram) 70 × 130 55 x 150

(in inclles) 2 3/4 × 5 7/16 2 1/4 × 6

Power etmsumption (in use) 24t) w 200 w

(in standby) All models less than 11.1W

Dimensions

with stand (in ram) 1120 x 805 × 334 988 x 715 x 266

with stand (in inclles) 44 I/8 x 31 3/4 x 13 1/4 39 x 28 I/4 × 10 1/2

without stand (in into) 1120 × 755 × 118 988 x 665 x 105

wifl_om stand/in inches) 44 1/8 x 29 3/4 x 4 3/4 39 x 26 1/4 x 4 1/4

Mass

with stand 36.0 kg 2%5 kg

with stand 79 lb. 6 oz. 60 lb. 10 oz.

without stand 30,0 kg 23.0 kg

without stand 66 lb. 3 oz, 5(I lb. 12 oz,

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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4:3 Default 29

A

A/V Sync 39

AC IN 14

Advanced Settings 27

Alternate Audio 20

Audio Out 34

AUDIO OUT jack, described 14

Auto A_[iustment 36

Auto Program 18, 37, 38

Auto SAP, MTS setting 28

Auto Wide 29

Auto YC 33

B

Backlight26

Balance28

Bass28

BBE28

Bilingual audio 28

Brightness26

C

Cable

Described34

With VCR, connecting 12

(!able holder 17

Caption Vision 31, 39

CH+_ button 21, 22

Cham_els

Creating labels 37, 38

Setting up 18

Closed cal)lioll modes 31

Color 26

Color Temperature 26

D

Diagnostics39

Digital Channels 38

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) 14

Digital Rating 39

Digital Setup 39

DIGITAL/ANALOG button 20

Display Area 30

DISPLAY button 21

Display Mode 26

E

English Rating 35

Ei'_T bulton 20

F

Favorite Channels 37, 38

FREEZE button 19

French Rating 35

G

GUIDE button 19

H

HD/DVD IN jack ( 1080i/720p/480p/

480i), described 14

HDMI IN.jack, described 1 4

Headphones jack, described 13

Horizontal Center 30, 36

Hue 26

I

hffo Banner 31

Infrared Receiver (IR) 22

Installing the TV on a wall 17

J

JUMP button 21

L

Label Channels 37, 38

Label Video Inputs 32

Language31

Light Sensor

Described 22

Setting 33

M

MENU

Analog24

Analog Favorites 24

Digital24

Digital Favorites 24

External h_uls 24

Settings 20

MENU button 20, 22

Movie Rating 34

MTS 28

MUTING button 20

N

Noise Reduction 27

P

Parental Lock 32, 39

Password 39

PCIN 13

Phase 36

PIC OFF LED 22

Picture 26

PICTURE button 19

Picture Mode 26

Pitch 36

POWER button 20, 22

POWER LED 22

Power Management 36

Power Saving 33

Product hfformation 34

Pwgram Options 20

Q

Quiet Power On 33

R

Reset 26, 28, 36, 42

RETURN button 20

S

S VIDEO jack, described 13, 14

Setting up channels 18

Settings

Analog Setup 37

Digital Setup 38

PC 36

Picture 26

Screen 29

Setup 31

Sound28

Sharpness 26

Show/Hide Channels 37, 38

SLEEP button 19

Sound Mode 28

Speaker22, 34

STANDBY LED 22

Steady Sound 28

Support Belt 15

Surround 28

Swivel 16

T

Target Inputs 26, 28, 29

TIMER LED 22

Timer Settings 33

TOOLS button 21

Treble 28

Troubleshooting41,42

Turning on/off the TV 22

TV Rating 34

TV/VIDEO button ] 9, 22

U

ILS.A. Rating 35

Unrated 34

V

VCR

With cable, connecting 12

Vertical Center 30, 36

Vertical Size 30

VHF/UHF input, described 14

VIDEO/AUDIO (L/R) jacks,

described 13, 14

Viewin_ Blocked Pro{*rams 35

VOL+/Z button 20, _2

Volume Offset 28

W

WIDE button 21

Wide Mode 29, 36

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Please contact Sony directly if you:

• Have questions on the use of your television after reading your manual

• Experience difficulty operating your television

Contact Sony Customer Support at:

http:llwww.sony.comltvsupport ....

or to speak with a support representative:

United States

1-800-222-SONY (7669)

8:00 AM - 10:00 PM (EST) Mon -Fri

10:30 AM - 7:18 PM (EST) Sat - Sun

Canada

1-877-899-SONY (7669)

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Eastern)

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Western)

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