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3-100-639-12(1)
LCD Projection TV
Operating Instructions
KDF-37H1000
© 2007 Sony Corporation
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However, there is no guarantee that Note interference will not occur in a particular Owner’s Record This television includes a QAM demodulator installation. If this equipment does cause The model and serial numbers are which should allow you to receive harmful interference to radio or television unscrambled digital cable television provided under the Product Support in the reception, which can be determined by turning programming via subscription service to a TV menu or at the rear of
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Contents Important Safety Instructions ............................4 Using TV Features Welcome to the World of BRAVIA™ Adjust TV Settings.......................................26 The Four Steps to Stunning HD Experience: Watching TV .................................................26 Set, Sound, Source, and Setup ....................6 Access the equipment connected to Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio.......................6 your TV .........................................................26 TV
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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 Safety caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. Instructions 13) Unplug this apparatus during 1) Read these instructions. lightning storms or when unused 2) Keep these instructions. for long periods of time. 3) Heed all warnings. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified 4) Follow all instructions
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STD/ DUO POWER Cleaning Installation s Clean the rear cover area of the TV regularly. Dust in the rear cover s If direct sunlight or other strong illumination shines on the screen, area may cause a problem with the cooling system of the TV set. part of the screen may appear white due to reflections from behind the screen. This is a structural property of the TV. s Clean the cabinet of the TV with a dry soft cloth. Do not expose the screen to direct illumination or direct sunlight. To remove d
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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 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 HOME 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 Getting Started 1. Installing the TV When Installing Your TV against a Wall Carrying Your TV Keep your TV at least 4 inches (10 cm) away from the wall to provide proper ventilation. Blocking Carrying the TV requires at least two people. Do the ventilation opening of the cooling fan may not hold by the pedestal or the front panel of the damage the TV. TV. Doing so may cause these parts to break off. 12 inches (approx. 30 cm) 4 inches 4 inches (10 cm) (10 cm) TIMER LAMP POW
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Min. 5.9 ft. (appr Min. 5.9 ft. (appr Min. 5.9 ft. (appro ox. 1. ox. 1. x. 1.888 m) m) m) Min. XX ft. (approx. XX m) Min. XX ft. (approx. XX Min. XX ft. (approx. XX Min. 5.9 ft. (approx. Min. 5.9 ft. (approx. M Miin n.. 5 X.X 9 fftt.. ((a ap pp pr ro ox x.. 1. 1. 1 X.X 888 m) m) m) m) m m)) Recommended Viewing Area Screen Your viewing position may affect the picture To minimize reflection, the screen surface has a quality. special coating. For the best picture quality, install your TV
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Getting Started 2. Locating Inputs and Outputs Left side 1 2 Item Description 1 COMPONENT IN 2 Connects to your equipment’s component video (YPBPR) and audio (L/R) jacks. (1080i/720p/ Component video provides better picture quality than the composite video connections. 480p/480i)/YPBPR (See Video/Component 2 Priority on page 37.) ~ � When connecting to component video (YPBPR) be sure to make the additional connection for the audio signal. Audio cable can be connected to the R-AUDIO-L jack
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Rear COMPONENT IN VIDEO IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) 13 1 3 Y 1 S VIDEO PB DIGITAL AUDIO 9 (OPTICAL) OUT VIDEO PR 2 L (MONO) L 8 AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) R R R L x DMe 1 2 VHF/UHF 3 CABLE SERVICE 4 5 6 7 12
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Getting Started Item Description 1 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 VIDEO provides better picture quality than composite video. 2 VIDEO IN 1/3 Connects to the composite video and audio output jacks on your A/V equipment such as VIDEO/ a VCR or other video equipment. A third composite video and audio (VIDEO IN 2) is L(MONO)- located on the left side of the TV. AUDIO-R 3 VHF/UHF/CABLE RF input that connects to yo
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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) along with standa
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Getting Started Shown with DVI Connection CATV/Satellite antenna cable Rear of TV COMPONENT IN VIDEO IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) 13 1 3 AUDIO-R Y HD cable box/HD satellite box (red) S VIDEO PB DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) OUT VIDEO PR L (MONO) L AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO OUT R (VAR/FIX) R AUDIO-L R L x VHF/UHF DMe 1 2 (white) CABLE SERVICE Audio cable DVI-to-HDMI cable ~ If the equipment has a DVI jack and not an HDMI jack, connect the DVI jack to the HDMI IN 2 (with DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter) jack and c
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PC Use the TV as a monitor for your PC. COMPONENT IN VIDEO IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) 13 1 3 Y S VIDEO PB Audio-R DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) OUT VIDEO PR L (MONO) L AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) R R Audio-L R L x VHF/UHF DMe 1 2 CABLE SERVICE To audio Audio cable output jack DVI-to-HDMI cable PC Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the TV, set the output signal from the PC according to the chart below. Resolution Horizontal Vertical frequency (kHz) frequency (Hz) VESA standa
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Getting Started Other Equipment Digital audio equipment (A/V Receiver/Home Theater) COMPONENT IN VIDEO IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) 13 1 3 Y S VIDEO PB DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) OUT VIDEO PR L (MONO) L AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) R R R L x DMe12 VHF/UHF or CABLE SERVICE VHF/UHF/ CABLE VCR Digital Analog audio Blu-ray Disc DVD Digital Digital Audio Camcorder recorder equipment Player/“PS3” player satellite cable box system Game system (A/V Receiver/ receiver Home Theater) ~ � Refer to the Quick Se
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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 pages 14 to 17 or see the HDMI connection shown in the Quick Setup Guide provided with the TV documentation. Setting the HDMI
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Getting Started 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 beginning when the TV is turned back on. The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn �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” t
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TV Control and Indicators Side Panel and Indicators POWER 6 CHANNEL 7 8 VOLUME 1 1 TIMER LAMP POWER INPUT 9 2 3 45 HOME 0 TIMER LAMP POWER Buttons located at the right side of the TV will operate the same as these buttons on the remote control. 20
