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3-297-694-16(1)
LCD Digital Color TV
Operating Instructions
KDL-32XBR6 KDL-40V4100 KDL-40W4100
KDL-37XBR6 KDL-42V4100 KDL-46W4100
KDL-40V4150 KDL-46V4100 KDL-52W4100
KDL-52V4100 KDL-46W4150
© 2008 Sony Corporation
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Blu-ray Disc is a trademark. Note Owner’s Record This television includes a QAM demodulator “BRAVIA” and , S-Force, x The model and serial numbers are located which should allow you to receive Motionflow, BRAVIA Sync, , DMe and unscrambled digital cable television “x.v. Color” are trademarks or registered at the rear of the TV. Record these programming via subscription service to a marks of Sony Corporation. numbers in the spaces provided below. cable service provider. Availability of di
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Contents Welcome to the World of BRAVIA® Exploring Fun Features The Four Steps to a Full HD Experience: Favorites ............................................................24 Set, Sound, Source, and Setup ....................4 Displaying Favorites .....................................24 Navigating Favorites.....................................24 Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio.......................4 Adding to Favorites ......................................24 TV Home Menu: XMB (XrossMediaBar
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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 othe
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TV Home Menu: XMB (XrossMediaBar) ™ The XMB is an easy way to access the TV settings for customizing, making adjustments, ™ viewing the available TV channels and selecting the connected equipment. Press the HOME button on your remote control to display the XMB . ™ Product Suppo r t Clo c k/Timers Media Settings Category Bar Sound Screen Channel TV Category Object Bar From the horizontal Media Category Bar you can control: � Settings: timer, picture, sound, screen and other options (se
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Getting Started 1. Installing the TV Preparation for Table-Top Stand This TV can be mounted on a wall using a Wall- Follow the assembling steps required to place on a Mount Bracket or placed on a TV stand (each sold TV stand (except models: KDL-52V4100 and separately). This section will explain: KDL-52W4100). � How to carry the TV � Preparation for a Table-Top stand 1 Remove the Table-Top Stand and screws from � Preparation for a Wall-Mount Bracket the carton. The screws can be found in the
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Getting Started 4 Use the supplied screws to attach the TV unit � Models KDL-32/37XBR6, KDL-40V4150, to the Table-Top Stand. Shown here with a KDL-40/42/46V4100, KDL-40/46W4100 and three screw model; other models may require KDL-46W4150 can be wall-mounted as screwing four screws (refer to the “Attaching packaged. If you decided to use the TV with the the Table-Top Stand” flyer). TV stand and later want to wall-mount the TV, follow the steps provided on this page to remove If an electri
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� When moving the TV from a cold area to a When Installing the TV Against a Wall warm area, a sudden room temperature change or Enclosed Area may cause the TV’s picture to blur or show poor color due to moisture condensation. Make sure that your TV has adequate air Should this occur, please wait a few hours to circulation. Allow enough space around the TV as allow the moisture to evaporate before shown below. Avoid operating the TV at powering on the TV. temperatures below 41 °F (5 °C)
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Getting Started � Rope or chain (strong enough to support the Securing the TV weight of the TV). Make sure that there is no excess slack in the rope or chain. Sony strongly recommends taking measures to prevent the TV from toppling An alternative way to secure the TV is with an over. Unsecured TVs may topple and optional Sony Support Belt Kit. result in property damage, serious bodily injury or even death. Anchor bolt Prevent the TV from Toppling Over s Secure the TV to a wall and/or sta
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RL 2. Locating Inputs and Outputs Rear of TV VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN PC IN IN DIGITAL AUDIO 1 3 1 2 1 OUT (OPTICAL) 5 Y 1 RGB S VIDEO x DMe / 3 PB SERVICE 6 VIDEO PR 4 AUDIO OUT L (MONO) L L AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO 7 R R R (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) (VAR/FIX) 2 3 4 8 CABLE / ANTENNA Side Panel IN KDL-32XBR6/KDL-37XBR6/ KDL-42V4100 4 2 9 VIDEO IN 2 KDL-40V4150/KDL-40V4100/ VIDEO KDL-46V4100/KDL-52V4100/ KDL-40W4100/KDL-46W4100/ KDL-52W4100/KDL-46W4150 L (MONO) 1 AUDIO AC IN 9 R ~ � This T
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Getting Started Item Description 1 VIDEO IN 1 Connects to the S VIDEO output jack of video equipment. If both composite video and S VIDEO S VIDEO are connected, S VIDEO signal has priority. VIDEO IN 2/3 Connects to the composite video and audio output jacks on your A/V equipment. VIDEO/L(MONO)- ~ AUDIO-R � If you have mono equipment, connect its audio output jack to the TV’s L (MONO) audio input jack. 2 COMPONENT IN Connects to your equipment’s component video (YPBPR) and audio (L/R) jacks. 1/
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3. Connecting the TV HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can enjoy high-definition programming by Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna subscribing to a high-definition cable service or a System high-definition satellite service. For the best possible picture, make sure you connect this You can enjoy high-definition and standard- equipment to your TV via the HDMI or definition digital programming (if available in component video (with audio) input on the back of your area) along with standard-de
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Getting Started Shown with DVI Connection CATV/Satellite antenna cable DVI-to-HDMI cable Rear of TV DIGITAL VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN PC IN IN AUDIO 1 3 1 2 1 OUT (OPTICAL) HD cable box/ Y RGB HD satellite box 3 S VIDEO PB VIDEO 4 PR AUDIO OUT L L L (MONO) RL AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO R R R (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) (VAR/FIX) AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) Audio cable ~ � If the equipment has a DVI jack and not an HDMI jack, connect the DVI jack to the HDMI IN 4 (with DVI-to-HDMI cable or
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PC Use the TV as a monitor for your PC by connecting a HD15 to HD15 cable as shown below. This TV can also be connected to a PC with a DVI or HDMI output. (Refer to the separate Quick Setup Guide.) Rear of TV DIGITAL VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN PC IN IN AUDIO 1 3 1 2 1 OUT (OPTICAL) Y RGB 3 S VIDEO PB VIDEO 4 PR AUDIO OUT L (MONO) L L AUDIO AUDIORL AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO R R R (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) (VAR/FIX) HD15-HD15 cable (analog Audio cable (stereo mini plugs) RGB) ~ � If the PC is connected
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Getting Started Other Equipment Digital Blu-ray Audio DVD Personal satellite Digital Disc Player/ system player computer receiver cable box “PS3” IN 2 VIDEO IN 2 VIDEO L (MONO) A U DI O Rear of TV R VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN PC IN IN DIGITAL AUDIO 1 3 1 2 1 OUT (OPTICAL) Y RGB 3 S VIDEO PB VIDEO 4 PR A U DIO OUT L (MONO) L L R L A U DI O A UDIO A U DI O A U DI O AU DI O R R R (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) (V AR/FIX) CABLE / ANTENNA CABLE/ANTENNA VCR Digital Camcorder Analog
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� If the language that you have selected in the 4. Setting Up the Channel List Language setting is available from the broadcaster as – Initial Setup Alternate Audio language, your TV will automatically switch to the matching language with The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn the Alternate Audio feature. The Alternate Audio on the TV for the first time. option may be accessed by pressing OPTIONS on the remote control when an alternate audio stream is Initial Setup Step 1 of 6 a
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Getting Started s To Run Initial Setup Again or Auto Program at a Later Time Select the Initial Setup feature from the XMB ™ or perform the steps described in the Initial Setup section on page 42. To run Auto Program, see page 37. HDMI Settings General Setup Settings Initial Setup TV s To Add Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as described on page 37. (Useful for antenna installations.) ~ � If you accidentally turn off the TV during the Initial Setup process, the Initia
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Operating the TV Inserting Batteries into 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 When Using the Remote Control 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 the IR sensor on your TV. � Fluorescent lamps can interfere wi
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Operating the TV Remote Control Button Description Button Description 1 DISPLAY Press once to display the banner with channel/program information you are watching. The banner will time out in a few seconds or press again to exit. You can select the banner size based on the amount of information. See Info 1 Banner on page 42. 2 2 SLEEP Press repeatedly until the TV displays the time in minutes (Off, 15 min, 30 min, 45 min, 60 min, 90 min or 3 120 min) that you want the TV to remain on befor
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Button Description 7 RETURN Press to go back to the previous screen or exit from the screen when displaying menu items and settings. 8 HOME Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB to access the ™ TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings, TV channels and External Inputs list (see pages 5 and 29). Product Support qf Clock/Timers Settings S So ouund nd Screen Channel TV qg x 9 DMe Press to access features in the optional BRAVIA external qh module (e.g. DMX-NV1). See your dealer or www.sony.com
