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LCD Digital
Color TV
Sony Customer Support
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KDL-65W5100
KDL-52W5100
United States Canada
KDL-52W5150
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KDL-46W5100
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KDL-46W5150
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KDL-40W5100
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Operating Instructions
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“XrossMediaBar” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. “XMB” is a Owner’s Record trademark of Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. The model and serial numbers are located at the side and the rear of the TV. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. “PlayStation” is a registered trademark and “PS3” is a trademark of Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. regarding this TV. ® DLNA , the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED™ are
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Contents ® Introducing Your BRAVIA TV Exploring the XMB and TV ™ Experiencing Stunning HD with Features Your BRAVIA TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Category Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 The Four Steps to a Full HD Experience . . . .4 Accessing Photo, Music, and Video TV Feature Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 BRAVIA Internet Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Gett
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® Introducing Your BRAVIA TV Experiencing Stunning HD with Your BRAVIA TV To experience the stunning detail of your new BRAVIA TV, you need access to high-definition (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 HD compatible external equipment Contact your cable, satellite or HD service provider for information on upgrading to
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® Introducing Your BRAVIA TV TV Feature Highlights Your BRAVIA TV is equipped with the latest in TV technology. ➢ Broadband Internet Connectivity: BRAVIA Internet Video brings videos, movies and much more from the Internet to your TV (page 25). BRAVIA Internet Widgets allow you to access local weather, news, and much more. Displayed here is Widgets (page 28). ➢ Digital Media Accessibility: Use the Photo, Music, and Video Category icons to access photo, music, and video Photo TM files from
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Getting Started Setting Up Your TV Using a Wall-Mount Bracket Some TV models are packaged with a All models can be mounted on a wall using a detached Table-Top Stand so you can mount Wall-Mount Bracket (not supplied). Models 52 inch and larger (measured diagonally) will your TV to a wall right away. If you are not require removing the Table-Top Stand; refer to mounting the TV to a wall, you will need to the instructions provided with the TV. attach the Table-Top Stand. You will need a Pr
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Getting Started Securing the TV Sony strongly recommends taking measures to prevent the TV from toppling over. Unsecured TVs may topple and result in property damage, serious bodily injury or even death. Preventing the TV from Toppling ❑ Secure the TV to a wall and/or stand. ❑ Do not allow children to play or climb on furniture and TV sets. ❑ Avoid placing or hanging items on the TV. ❑ Never install the TV on: � slippery, unstable and/or uneven surfaces. � furniture that can easily be used as
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Locating Inputs and Outputs Rear Panel Side Panel 1 2 0 PC IN RGB VIDEO IN VIDEO Y qa LAN AUDIO PB 7 2 IN 1 PR DIGITAL IN AUDIO OUT IN 6 L L AUDIO AUDIO CABLE / ANTENNA 3 R R IN AUDIO 1 2 9 4 COMPONENT IN AUDIO OUT S (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) (VAR/FIX) VIDEO VIDEO qs L (MONO) 3 4 5 6 AUDIO R 2 VIDEO IN AC IN 8 � An HDMI or Component video (YPBPR) connection is required to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p video formats. The 1080/24p video format is available only with HDMI connection.
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Getting Started Item Description 1 LAN Connects to an existing network using an Ethernet cable. Be sure to complete Network Setup (page 16). x 2 DMe /SERVICE This USB port is only for service unless you are connecting an optional BRAVIA x Link module (DMe ). 3 VIDEO IN 1/ This input port can be used as composite video input (VIDEO 1) or as component video input (COMPONENT 1). For composite use, connect the yellow jack to Y for COMPONENT video and use audio (L/R) for audio signals. For comp
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Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can enjoy high-definition and standard-definition digital programming (if available in your area) along with standard-definition analog programming. This TV is capable of receiving unscrambled digital programming for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC). Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only) 75-ohm coaxial cable Rear of TV CABLE/ANTENNA � It is strongly recommended that you connect the CABLE/ANTENNA input using a 75
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Getting Started Shown with DVI Connection CATV/ Satellite DVI-to-HDMI cable antenna Rear of TV cable HD cable box/ HD satellite box AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) Audio cable � If your equipment has a DVI output and not an HDMI output, connect the DVI output to the HDMI IN 1 (with DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter) and connect the audio output to the AUDIO IN (L/R) of HDMI IN 1. Shown with Component Connection Rear of TV CATV/Satellite antenna cable HD cable box/ HD satellite box AUDIO-R (red)
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Shown with PC connection Side panel Use the TV as a monitor for PC IN your PC by connecting an RGB HD15-HD15 cable connection as shown to the HD15-HD15 cable right. AUDIO (analog RGB) 2 This TV can also be connected to a PC with a Audio cable IN (stereo mini plugs) DVI or HDMI output. IN (Refer to the supplied Quick 3 Setup Guide.) IN 4 S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R 2 VIDEO IN PC Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the TV, set the output signal from your PC accord
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Getting Started Connecting Internet & DLNA Certified™ Networks Connect an Ethernet cable from your home network to the LAN input of your TV to enjoy BRAVIA Internet features and/or connect to DLNA Certified™ media servers, see page 25 to learn more about these features. Sample Network Connection Diagram Internet Internet Features � BRAVIA Internet Video � BRAVIA Internet Widgets Modem DLNA Certified™ Media Router Player Features DLNA Certified™ Media Server � Photo �Music �Video Wireless Bri
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Connecting Other Equipment USB Blu-ray Digital DVD Personal Disc Player/ satellite Digital Audio player computer “PS3” receiver cable box system PC IN RGB AUDIO 2 IN IN IN 3 IN IN 4 VIDEO IN S VIDEO VIDEO Y LAN VIDEO PB L IN (MONO) 1 PR DIGITAL AUDIO AUDIO OUT R L L 2 VIDEO IN AUDIO AUDIO R R 1 2 AUDIO CABLE / ANTENNA COMPONENT IN AUDIO OUT (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) (VAR/FIX) Digital recorder VCR/ Digital audio Analog audio CABLE/ANTENNA Game system/ equipment equipment
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Getting Started Bundling the Connecting Cables Use the attached cable clamper to bundle the connecting cables. The cable clamper is located on the Table-Top Stand as illustrated. Refer to the online Reference Book when mounting the TV to a wall. Do not bundle the AC power cord with other connecting cables. This can affect the picture quality. Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area Make sure that your TV has adequate ventilation. Allow enough space around the TV as shown below. Avo
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Running Initial Setup The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn on the Initial Setup TV for the first time. Welcome! Please select a language. ¡Bienvenido! Seleccione el idioma. Bienvenue! Sélectionner la langue. 1 Complete your cable connections before proceeding with the Initial Setup (refer to the Quick Setup English Guide and the online Reference Book for additional Español Français information). 2 Use the following remote control buttons to navigate Continue Choose RETURN through t
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Operating the TV Operating the TV Using the Remote Control 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 Push to the remote control. open Guidelines for Remote Control � 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
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Remote Control Button Description Button Description 1 DISPLAY Press once to display information about the DISPLAY CC POWER 1 channel/program/input you are viewing. The 2 information will time out in a few seconds or press again to exit. You can change the display preference, press HOME and go to Preferences to set Info 3 Banner to Small, Medium or Large. WIDE SCENE 2 CC Press to turn Closed Captions (CC) on, off, or automatically display CC when sound is muted. 3 BRAVIA These buttons are
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Operating the TV Button Description 4 WIDE Press repeatedly to cycle through the available Wide DISPLAY CC POWER Mode settings (see page 34). qg 5 FAVORITES Press to display Favorites menu. Press again to exit from the Favorites menu (see page 30). 6 GUIDE Press to open the TV Guide On Screen. Press again 4 WIDE SCENE to exit the Guide (see page 31). qh 5 7 V/v/B/b Press V/v/B/b to move focus/highlight. Press to select/confirm an item. 6 8 RETURN Press to go back to the previous screen or e
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Button Description qj INPUT Press to display the list of inputs. Press repeatedly to DISPLAY CC POWER toggle through the inputs (see page 33). qk OPTIONS Press to display a list of convenient functions and menu shortcuts. The Options menu items vary based on current input and/or content. WIDE SCENE BRAVIA Press to display the BRAVIA Internet Widgets. While ql the BRAVIA Internet Widgets are displayed on the INTERNET screen, press again to remove the Widgets from the WIDGETS qj screen (see
