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Welcome to the Sony Online Reference Book This manual is a part of Sony’s eco-friendly initiatives to help reduce the consumption of natural resources. Use the printed Operating Instructions, the Quick Setup Guide, and this online Reference Book to fully enjoy your TV.
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Follow the assembling steps required to place on a TV stand (except model, KDL-52V5100). 1) Remove the Table-Top Stand from the carton and the four screws from the bag attached to the Table- Top Stand. For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that you use the screws provided with the TV.
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Prepare the TV for the Wall-Mount Bracket before making cable connections. Sony strongly recommends that you use the Wall-Mount Bracket model designed for your TV and that wall-mounting of your TV should be performed by a Sony dealer or licensed contractor.
For product protection and safety, Sony strongly recommends that you use the Wall-Mount Bracket designed for your TV and wall-mounting is performed by a Sony dealer or a licensed contractor. Do not attempt to install it yourself. Sony is not liable for any damage or injury caused by mishandling or improper installation.
> Securing the TV Securing the TV (Page 1) 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. Prevent the TV from Toppling Over Secure the TV to a wall and/or stand.
Securing the TV (Page 2) Use a Sony TV Stand Use a Sony specified TV stand and follow the instruction manual provided with the Sony TV stand. If a Sony specified TV stand is not used, consider the following recommended measures.
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Getting Started Operating the TV Getting Started > Locating Inputs and Outputs Locating Inputs and Outputs Click on a number to view that feature's description. Be sure to refer to the Quick Setup Guide for: High quality picture performances Combination of equipment connections Cable types to use for connection Using Features Using the Menus...
Getting Started Operating the TV Getting Started > Connecting the TV > HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to a high-definition cable service or a high-definition satellite service. For the best possible picture, make sure you connect this equipment to your TV via the HDMI or component video (with audio) input on the back of your TV. Shown with HDMI Connection Shown with DVI Connection If the equipment has a DVI jack and not an HDMI jack, connect the DVI jack to any HDMI IN (with DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter) jack and connect the...
> Using BRAVIA Sync with Control for HDMI Using BRAVIA Sync with Control for HDMI The BRAVIA Sync function on this TV communicates with other Sony equipment supporting the Control for HDMI function. To connect Sony equipment with Control for HDMI Use an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo for connection.
Sony recommends backing up all data stored on USB memory device to avoid potential data corruption. Sony cannot accept responsibility for lost or damaged data recorded on USB equipment. The USB functionality on this TV is designed to be compatible with mass storage devices.
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Sony recommends backing up all data stored on USB memory device to avoid potential data corruption. Sony cannot accept responsibility for lost or damaged data recorded on USB equipment. The USB functionality on this TV is designed to be compatible with mass storage devices.
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Sony recommends backing up all data stored on USB memory device to avoid potential data corruption. Sony cannot accept responsibility for lost or damaged data recorded on USB equipment. The USB functionality on this TV is designed to be compatible with mass storage devices.
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Sony recommends backing up all data stored on USB memory device to avoid potential data corruption. Sony cannot accept responsibility for lost or damaged data recorded on USB equipment. The USB functionality on this TV is designed to be compatible with mass storage devices.
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Sony recommends backing up all data stored on USB memory device to avoid potential data corruption. Sony cannot accept responsibility for lost or damaged data recorded on USB equipment. The USB functionality on this TV is designed to be compatible with mass storage devices.
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Sony recommends backing up all data stored on USB memory device to avoid potential data corruption. Sony cannot accept responsibility for lost or damaged data recorded on USB equipment. The USB functionality on this TV is designed to be compatible with mass storage devices.
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Sony recommends backing up all data stored on USB memory device to avoid potential data corruption. Sony cannot accept responsibility for lost or damaged data recorded on USB equipment. The USB functionality on this TV is designed to be compatible with mass storage devices.
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Sony recommends backing up all data stored on USB memory device to avoid potential data corruption. Sony cannot accept responsibility for lost or damaged data recorded on USB equipment. The USB functionality on this TV is designed to be compatible with mass storage devices.
Getting Started Operating the TV Other Information If you have 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 for US Support http://www.sony.ca/support...
Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org). To Customers Sufficient expertise is required for TV installations. Be sure to subcontract the installation to a Sony dealer or licensed contractor and pay adequate attention to safety during the installation.
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Channel Menu CineMotion Clear White Clock/Timers Closed Captions (CC) COMPONENT IN jack (1080p/1080i/ 720p/480p/480i) Color Color Temperature Contact Sony Control for HDMI Current Time Device Auto Power Off Device List Digital Rating DISPLAY button Eco: Backlight Eco: Light Sensor Eco: PC Power management...
Getting Started Operating the TV Specifications Model KDL-32XBR9 KDL-40SL150 System Television system NTSC: American TV standard ATSC (8VSB terrestrial): ATSC compliant 8VSB QAM on cable: ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 (Does not include CableCARD functionality) Channel coverage Analog terrestrial: 2 - 69 / Digital terrestrial: 2 - 69 Analog Cable: 1 - 135 / Digital Cable: 1 - 135 Panel system LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel...