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Sony BRAVIA KDL-40SL140 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony BRAVIA KDL-40SL140 Operating Instructions Manual

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4-000-704-11(2)
LCD Digital Color TV
Operating Instructions
KDL-40SL140
KDL-46SL140
© 2008 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 4-000-704-11(2) LCD Digital Color TV Operating Instructions KDL-40SL140 KDL-46SL140 © 2008 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    Safety Operate the TV only on 120 V AC. Use the AC power cord specified by Sony and suitable for the voltage where you use it. The plug is designed, for safety purposes, to fit into the wall outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Bundling the Connecting Cables ... 8 Preparation for Wall-Mounting ... 8 Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket ... 9 When Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area ... 11 2. Locating Inputs and Outputs ... 12 3. Connecting the TV ... 14 Cable System and/or VHF/UHF ...

  • Page 4: Welcome To The World Of Bravia

    HDTV uses a wider screen than conventional standard-definition TV. • You can use the Wide Mode function of the TV to adjust the 4:3 image to fit the entire screen (see pages 23 and 32). • This TV supports signals up to 1080p only through HDMI input.

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Stand before the connection and setup. Take out the Table-Top Stand from the cushion and the four screws from the accessory bag. • You will find the Table-Top Stand next to the TV unit. • Keep the screws away from children. Accessory...

  • Page 6: Securing The Tv

    Use a Sony TV Stand Use a Sony specified TV stand (see page 2) 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.
  • Page 7 An alternative way to secure the TV is with an optional Sony Support Belt Kit. Screw hole on the Table-Top stand Contact Sony Customer Support to obtain the optional Support Belt Kit by providing your TV model name. • For United States call: 1-800-488-7669 or visit: www.sony.com/accessories •...

  • Page 8: Bundling The Connecting Cables

    • Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any reason other than to wall-mount the TV. • For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that you use the Wall-Mount Bracket model designed for your TV and the wall- mounting of your TV should be performed by a Sony dealer or licensed contractor.

  • Page 9: Installing The Wall-Mount Bracket

    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.
  • Page 10 TV is installed. • The wall must be strong enough to support at least four times the weight of the TV that you are installing. Unit: inches (mm) Center line of the screen when installed on the wall Install the Base Bracket on the wall.

  • Page 11: When Installing The Tv Against A Wall Or Enclosed Area

    Never install the TV set as follows: Air circulation is blocked. Air circulation is blocked. Wall • Inadequate air circulation can lead to overheating of the TV and may cause damage to your TV or cause fire. Leave at least this much space around the set.

  • Page 12: Locating Inputs And Outputs

    2. Locating Inputs and Outputs Rear of TV VIDEO IN S VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) A UDIO COMPONENT IN PC IN AU DI O AU DI O AU DI O (1080i/720p/480p/480i) DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) SERVICE ONLY AU DIO OU T AU DI O...
  • Page 13 720p, 1080i and 1080p signals. PC generated signals may not be rendered as expected due to scaling factors. For better PC view, use the PC IN (RGB IN) input. Note that this TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of 1,920 dots × 1,080 lines.

  • Page 14: Connecting The Tv

    You can also enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to high-definition cable service or high- definition satellite service. For the best possible picture, connect these components to your TV via the HDMI or component video (with audio) input on the back of your TV.
  • Page 15 Shown with DVI Connection Rear of TV VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN PC IN S VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO (1080i/720p/480p/480i) • 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 audio jack to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks below the HDMI IN 4.

  • Page 16: Pc Input Signal Reference Chart

    Use the TV as a monitor for your PC by connecting an HD15-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.) Audio cable (stereo mini plugs) •...

  • Page 17: Other Equipment

    S VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) A UDIO AU DI O (1080i/720p/480p/480i) Digital recorder Game system • Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting other equipment to your TV. Digital Blu-ray satellite Disc Player/ player receiver “PS3” PC IN DIGITAL...

  • Page 18: Setting Up The Channel List - Initial Setup

    Initial Setup, which automatically sets up available channels. The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn on your TV for the first time. If you do not want to set up the channels at this time, you can do it later by selecting the Auto Program option in the Channel menu (see page 34).

  • Page 19: Exploring Fun Features

    TV documentation. Setting the Control for HDMI In order for the function of Control for HDMI to operate, the TV and other Sony equipment with Control for HDMI function must be setup (see page 39). For other equipment, refer to the operating instruction for that equipment.

  • Page 20: Remote Control And Tv Controls/Indicators

    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 IR sensor on your •...

  • Page 21: Remote Control

    Press repeatedly until the TV displays the time in minutes (Off, 15, 30, 60 or 120 minutes) that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off. To cancel Sleep Timer, press repeatedly until Off appears.

  • Page 22: Using The Guide

    Press to go back to the previous screen or exit from the screen when displaying menu items and settings. 8 MENU Press to display the menu with TV functions and settings. See “Using TV Menus” on page 27. 9 CC Press to turn on and off the Closed Captions (CC).
  • Page 23 Button qg WIDE SOUND GUIDE TOOLS MENU Description Press repeatedly to step through the Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen menu (see page 32). Changing the Wide Screen Mode 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source Standard-definition source...
  • Page 24 TOOLS MENU Button Description qh INPUT Press to display the list of External Inputs and TV mode. Press repeatedly to toggle through the inputs. • See page 38 (Label Inputs) on setting up the External Inputs labels. qj V/v/B/b Press V/v/B/b to move the on-screen cursor. Press select/confirm an item.

  • Page 25: Tv Controls/Indicators

    Do not put anything near the sensor, as its function may be affected. • Make sure that the TV is turned off before unplugging the power cord. Unplugging the power cord while the TV is turned on may cause the POWER LED to remain lit for up to 20 seconds or may cause the TV to malfunction.

  • Page 27: Using Tv Menus

    Using TV Menus MENU provides one button access for controlling your TV. It enables you to perform a variety of tasks intuitively with a control panel on the screen. Navigating through TV Menus SOUND GUIDE TOOLS • The buttons (V/v/B/b MENU Theatre Sync mode.

  • Page 28: Using The Shortcuts Menu

    Using the Shortcuts Menu External Inputs This feature lets you select the external inputs connected to your TV. Press V/v to choose an external input from the list of eleven inputs. To select press • To exit from external inputs list, press •...
  • Page 29 PC-PIP The PIP (Picture In Picture) feature allows you to view two pictures simultaneously on the TV by displaying the PC input signal in the Main Window and a TV channel in the Sub Window. Main Window (PC) • You need a PC input signal to use PC-PIP function.

  • Page 30: Using The Picture Menu

    Makes colors more vivid and reproduces clear skin tones. Select On to enable the automatic picture (screen) brightness control. The light sensor measures the room brightness which allows the TV to automatically adjust the backlight brightness based on the picture settings and the ambient room light conditions.

  • Page 31: Using The Sound Menu

    Balance Press B/b to emphasize left or right speaker balance, then press Volume Offset Adjusts the volume level of the current input (TV or video input) relative to other inputs. Speakers Select to turn on or off the internal speakers.

  • Page 32: Using The Screen Menu

    Phase Adjusts to fine tune overall sharpness. • Phase is disabled when the TV is receiving a different video input than PC. Fills the screen with minimum distortion. Select to display 4:3 pictures in original aspect ratio when the original source is 4:3.
  • Page 33 Screen settings for PC timings and HDMI-PC (PC input) differ from all other input modes and are shown below. Wide Mode Wide Zoom Normal Full Zoom • Wide Mode can also be accessed by pressing • See WIDE button description on page 23 for accessing the Wide Mode. Fills the screen with minimum distortion.

  • Page 34: Using The Channel Menu

    • Before starting Auto Program, be sure to select On or Off for the Cable option under the Channel menu. When it is On, the TV will search for cable channels; when it is Off, the TV will search for over-the-air signals with an antenna connection.

  • Page 35: Using The Parental Lock

    Country is set to U.S.A.) • If you block unrated TV programs, be aware that the following types of programs may be blocked: programs broadcast from another country, emergency broadcasts, political programs, sports, news, public service announcements, religious programs and weather.
  • Page 36 Press V/v to go through the channels and press To view a blocked channel Press Parental Lock settings, turn off and on the TV. External Input Block Allows you to block individual video inputs. Press V/v to scroll through the video inputs and press Change Password Select to change your password.
  • Page 37 13 ans+ 16 ans+ 18 ans+ U.S.A. Rating See TV Rating under U.S.A. above for details. All children and general audience. Parental guidance suggested. Parental guidance for children under 13. Restricted viewing, parental guidance is suggested for children under 17.

  • Page 38: Using The Setup Menu

    If you don’t want to display the Info Banner, select Off. Label Inputs Allows you to identify A/V equipment you connected to the TV, such as a VCR, DVD, etc. For example, if you have a DVD player connected to the VIDEO 1 input, you can select the label DVD for the VIDEO 1 input.
  • Page 39 Sony Contact information is available from this screen for your convenience. This option also provides specific information such as Model Name, Serial Number and Software Version. Select OK to reset the TV to factory default values, or Cancel if you do not want to reset the TV to factory default values.

  • Page 41: Other Information

    1-2 years at the seaside.) ❑ Keep the TV away from noise sources such as cars, motorcycles, or hair-dryers. ❑ If using 300 ohm twin lead, move the excess lead away from the TV or try using a 75 ohm coaxial cable instead. (Continued)
  • Page 42 ❑ Adjust Phase (page 32). ❑ Make sure that the Control for HDMI is set up on both the TV and the optional device compatible with BRAVIA Theatre Sync (page 19). ❑ Only one A/V receiver may be used with the BRAVIA Theatre Sync and Control for HDMI functions at one time (page 39).
  • Page 43 TV’s screen to display less detail than usual, or cause artifacts (small blocks or dots, pixelations) to appear on your screen. This is due to your TV’s large screen and ability to show very fine detail, and is normal for certain digitally recorded programs.

  • Page 44: Specifications

    Stand) / Operating Instructions (1) / Quick Setup Guide (1) / Warranty Card (1) / Safety and Regulatory Booklet (1) / Attaching the Table-Top Stand (1) / Screws (4) Connecting cables / Wall-Mount Bracket: SU-WL500 / Support Belt Kit / TV Stand: SU-FL300M (KDL-40SL140), SU-FL300L (KDL-46SL140) / Floor Stand: SU-FL71M KDL-46SL140 : 0.7 Vp-p,...

  • Page 45: Index

    French Rating GUIDE button HDMI IN jack, described Info Banner Infrared Receiver (IR) Initial Setup , 25 INPUT button , 9 , 10 Installing the TV on a wall JUMP button Label Channels Label Inputs Language Light Sensor Described Menu Channel...

  • Page 48: For Canada

    For Canada http://www.sony.ca/support or to speak with a support representative: 1-877-899-SONY (7669) Sony will work to resolve your questions more quickly than your retailer or place of purchase. Please Do Not Return the Product to the Store On-line Registration Available: Be sure to register your TV.

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