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However, there is no guarantee that CAUTION interference will not occur in a particular Owner’s Record Use the following Sony TVs with the following installation. If this equipment does cause The model and serial numbers are located TV-stand. harmful interference to radio or television at the rear of the TV. Record these reception, which can be determined by turning numbers in the spaces provided below. Sony TV Model No. the equipment off and on, the user is Refer to them whenever you
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Contents Important Safety Instructions ............................4 Programming the Remote Control...................25 Operating Sony Brand Video Equipment .....25 Welcome to the World of BRAVIA™ Programming Non-Sony Video Equipment.................................................25 The Four Steps to Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup ....................6 Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio.......................6 Control..................
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12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the Important manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ Safety apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. Instructions 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused 1) Read these instructions. for long periods of time. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified 4) Follow all instructions
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STD/DUO POWER s Before carrying the TV, disconnect any accessories or cables. Electric shock Do not touch the AC power cord or the TV with a wet KDS-50A3000 KDS-55A3000/ hand. If you plug/unplug the AC power cord from the TV KDS-60A3000 with a wet hand, it may cause electric shock. Cleaning s Clean the rear cover area of the TV regularly. Dust in the rear cover area may cause a problem with the cooling system of the TV set. s Clean the cabinet of the TV with a dry soft cloth. For Safe Operati
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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 full detail of your new BRAVIA TV, you need access to HD programming. Your BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD programming from: � Over-the-air broadcasting via HD-quality antenna � HD cable subscription � HD satellite subscription � Blu-ray Disc™ Player or other ex
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TV Home Menu: XMB (XrossMediaBar) ™ The XMB is a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on the TV screen. The ™ XMB is an easy way to select programming and adjust settings on your BRAVIA TV. Press the ™ HOME button on your remote control to access the XMB . ™ Product Support Clock/Timers Media Settings Category Bar Sound Screen Video Options TV Category Object Bar From the horizontal Media Category Bar you can control: � Settings: timer, picture, sound, screen and other options
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Getting Started If you have connected cables and cords, be sure to 1. Installing the TV unplug them before moving the TV. To ensure the safety of children and the TV, keep Carrying Your TV children away from the TV during installation. Climbing on or pushing the TV or its stand may Carrying the TV requires at least two people. Do cause it to fall and may damage the TV. not hold by the pedestal or the front panel of the TV. Doing so may cause these parts to break off. Preventing the TV fro
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Getting Started 60 inches min. 7.0 ft. (approx. 2.2 m) 55 inc m min hes min. in. 6.6 ft 6.6 ft 6.8 ft. . (app (appr (appr ox. 2.0 m) 2.o 0x. m 2.1 m) ) 50 inches min. 6.6 ft. (approx. 2.0 m) 50" 50" 60 60 60 inc inc inche h he es m s min. s min. in. 7.0 7.0 7.0 ft. ft. ft. (app (app (appro ro rox x x... 2.2 2.2 2.2 m) m) m) 55 inc 55 inc 55 inche h he es min. s min. s min. 6.8 6.8 6.8 ft. ft. ft. (app (app (appro ro rox x x... 2.1 2.1 2.1 m m) m) ) 50 50 50 inc inc inche h he
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Screen Speaker Grille To minimize reflection, the screen surface has a You can replace the speaker grille with another special coating. grille, sold separately. Only remove the speaker Inappropriate cleaning methods could damage the grille when replacing it. For details, see the screen surface. Special care is required. instructions supplied with the speaker grille. Cleaning the Screen Surface Dust and dirt on the screen can affect the picture quality. To dust off the screen use a soft clo
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Getting Started 2. Locating Inputs and Outputs Left Side 0 x COMPONENT IN DMe / 1 SERVICE (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) VHF/UHF/CABLE 1 2 VIDEO IN S VIDEO 1 2 3 Y 2 PB VIDEO PR 3 (MONO) L L AUDIO AUDIO R R LR 4 LR DIGITAL OUT AUDIO OUT AUDIO AUDIO (OPTICAL) (VAR/FIX) 1 2 3 RGB 5 6 7 8 9 Item Description 1 VHF/UHF/CABLE RF input that connects to your Cable or VHF/UHF antenna. 2 VIDEO IN 1 Connects to the S VIDEO output jack of your VCR or other video equipment that has S VIDEO S VIDEO. The S V
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Item Description 4 DIGITAL OUT Connects to the optical audio input of your digital audio equipment that is PCM/Dolby (OPTICAL) Digital compatible. Dolby Digital Audio signal from the HDMI input will be output as PCM. Dolby Digital Audio signal from digital channels will be output as it is. 5 AUDIO OUT Connects to the left and right audio input jacks of your analog audio equipment. You can (VAR/FIX) use these outputs to listen to your TV’s audio through your stereo system. 6 COMPONENT IN Conn
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Getting Started 3. Connecting the TV HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can also enjoy high-definition programming Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna by subscribing to a high-definition cable service or System a 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) a
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Shown with DVI Connection AUDIO-R CATV/Satellite (red) antenna cable AUDIO-L Audio cable Side of TV (white) HD cable box/ HD satellite box LR AUDIO AUDIO 1 2 3 RGB DVI-to-HDMI cable ~ � If the equipment has a DVI jack and not an HDMI jack, connect the DVI jack to the HDMI IN 1 (with DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter) jack and connect the audio jack to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of HDMI IN 1. For details, see page 12. Shown with Component Connection Side of TV x COMPONENT IN DMe / SERVICE (1080p/10
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Getting Started PC Use the TV as a monitor for your PC. Shown below with the HD15 to HD15 connection. This TV can also be connected to a PC with DVI or HDMI output. (Refer to the separate Quick Setup Guide.) Side of TV LR AUDIO AUDIO 1 2 3 RGB HD15-HD15 cable (analog RGB) Connect to an HDMI compatible PC with an HDMI cable. Audio cable (stereo mini plugs) ~ � Connect the PC IN jack to the PC using an HD15- HD15 cable with ferrite core (analog RGB, not supplied) and audio cable (page 12). P
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Other Equipment Camcorder Game system VCR Digital VHF/UHF/ recorder CABLE x COMPONENT IN DMe / SERVICE (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) VHF/UHF/CABLE 1 2 VIDEO IN S VIDEO 1 2 3 Y PB VIDEO PR (MONO) L L Side of TV AUDIO AUDIO R R LR LR DIGITAL OUT AUDIO OUT AUDIO AUDIO (OPTICAL) (VAR/FIX) 1 2 3 RGB Digital DVD satellite Digital player receiver cable box Analog Digital audio Personal Blu-ray Audio Personal Camcorder audio equipment computer Disc Player/ system computer equipment PS3 (A/V Rec
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Getting Started Using HDMI Control for BRAVIA Theatre Sync™ This TV is equipped with BRAVIA Theatre Sync. The HDMI Control function enables BRAVIA Theatre Sync to allow communication between Sony TV’s and Sony equipment. Only Sony equipment with HDMI Control capability is supported. To Connect HDMI Control Equipment Use an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo for connection. See page 16 or see the HDMI connection shown in the Quick Setup Guide provided with the TV documentation. Setting
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4. Setting Up the Channel List ~ � If you accidentally turn off the TV during the Initial – Initial Setup Setup process, the Initial Setup will restart from the The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn beginning when the TV is turned back on. �The Auto Program may be canceled while the on the TV for the first time. channels are being scanned. Press RETURN first then press either B/b on the remote control, highlight “Yes” Initial Setup Step 1 of 5 to cancel or “No” to resume Auto Prog
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Using the TV Features Using the TV Features Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching Push and slide e and E on the batteries to the diagram inside the to open. battery compartment of the remote control. Remote Control and TV Controls Buttons located at the right side of the TV will operate the same as these buttons on the remote control. 1 2 3 POWER CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT HOME ~ �The 5, PLAY and CH
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Button Description 4 0-9 ENT Press 0-9 to select a channel; the channel changes after two seconds. Press ENT to change channels immediately. 5 Use with 0-9 and ENT to select digital channels. For example, to enter 2.1, press , , and ENT. 2 1 6 FREEZE Press once to display a frozen image with the current program in a window. Press again to return to the current program. 4 Freeze 5 Frozen Current picture program 6 7 8 9 ~ �With the Freeze feature active, some features are unavailable. 0 � Wh
