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- Page 1 3-295-148-12(2) LCD Digital Color TV Operating Instructions KDL-40WL135 KDL-46WL135 KDL-52WL135 © 2007 Sony Corporation...
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Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity
Safety s Operate the TV only on 120 V-240 V AC. s Use the AC power cord specified by Sony and suitable for the voltage where you use s 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
Closed Captions (CC) Settings...35 Parental Lock Settings...35 External Inputs Settings...38 HDMI Settings ...38 General Settings... 39 Initial Setup...39 Other Information Troubleshooting ... 40 Specifications ...43 Securing the TV ...45 Index ...47 Customer Support http://www.sony.com/tvsupport On-line Registration United States http://productregistration.sony.com Canada http://www.SonyStyle.ca/registration... -
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
Observe the followings to prevent the AC power cord from being damaged. If the AC power cord is damaged, it may result in a fire or an electric shock. Stop using it and ask your dealer or Sony service center to exchange it. -
Page 5: Carrying The Tv
Small accessories Keep small accessories out of children’s reach. ANTENNAS Outdoor antenna grounding If an outdoor antenna is installed, follow the precautions below. An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits. -
Page 6: Installation
VENTILATION The slots and openings in the TV are provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the TV and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered. Unless proper ventilation is provided, the TV may gather dust and get dirty. -
Page 7: Preventing The Tv From Toppling Over
s Do not install the TV in a location where it may protrude, such as on or behind a pillar, or where you might bump your head on it. Otherwise, it may result in injury. Preventing the TV from toppling over Take measures to prevent the TV from toppling over and causing injury. -
Page 8: Welcome To The World Of Bravia
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. -
Page 9: Tv Home Menu: Xmb (Xrossmediabar)
TV Home Menu: XMB ™ The XMB is a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on the TV screen. The ™ 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 HOME From the horizontal Media Category Bar you can control:... -
Page 10: Getting Started
TV’s weight. • For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that you use the Wall-Mount Bracket model designed for your TV and that the wall-mounting of your TV is performed by a Sony dealer or licensed contractor. -
Page 11: Locating Inputs And Outputs
2. Locating Inputs and Outputs Left Side Item Description 1 Headphone jack Connects to your headphones. If your headphones do not match the jack, use a suitable plug adapter (not supplied). • While headphones are connected, the TV speakers are muted. 2 VIDEO IN 2 Connects to the composite video and audio output jacks on your camcorder or other VIDEO/R-AUDIO-... -
Page 12: Rear
Rear Item Description 1 PC IN Connects to a personal computer’s video output connector using a HD15-HD15 cable (RGB/AUDIO) with ferrite core (analog RGB, not supplied). Can also be connected to other analog RGB equipment. See “PC Input Signal Reference Chart” on page 16 for the signals that can be displayed. •... - Page 13 Item Description 2 HDMI IN 1 HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital HDMI/ audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, R-AUDIO-L such as a set-top box, DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player, A/V receiver as well as PC. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus digital audio.
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Page 14: Connecting The Tv
3. 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). - Page 15 Shown with DVI Connection Rear of TV AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) • 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 13.
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Page 16: Pc Input Signal Reference Chart
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.) • Connect the PC IN jack to the PC using the HD15- HD15 cable with ferrite core (analog RGB, not supplied) and audio cable (page 12). -
Page 17: Other Equipment
Other Equipment Blu-ray Personal Disc Player/ computer AUDIO AUDIO S VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) (MONO) AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO COMPONENT IN COMPONENT IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN (1080p/1080i/ (1080p/1080I/ 720p/480p/480I) 720p/480p/480i) Digital recorder Game system • Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting other equipment to your TV. Digital satellite player... -
Page 18: Using Hdmi Control For Bravia Theatre Sync
Setting the HDMI Control In order for the HDMI Control function to operate, the TV and other Sony HDMI Control equipment must be setup. See page 38 on how to turn the HDMI Control On. For other equipment, refer to the operating instruction for that equipment. -
Page 19: Setting Up The Channel List - Initial Setup
4. Setting Up the Channel List – Initial Setup The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn on the TV for the first time. Initial Setup Please select a language. Language settings will apply to on screen display as well as default audio for digital channels. Highlight a choice and press to continue. -
Page 20: 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 e and E on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment of the remote control. Remote Control and TV Controls Push and lift the cover to open. - Page 21 External Inputs list (see pages 9 and 26). 8 DMe Press to access features in the optional BRAVIA external module. See your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for more information. The module may not be available in your region. 9 0-9 ENT Press 0-9 to select a channel;...
- Page 22 Button Description qa VOL +/– Press to adjust the volume. qs MUTING Press to mute the sound. Press again or press VOL + to restore the sound. qd POWER Press to turn on and off the TV. qf WIDE Press repeatedly to step through the Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom.
- Page 23 Button Description qg PICTURE Press repeatedly to cycle through the available picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Custom. (Available options depend on the current mode.) The picture modes can also be accessed in the Picture settings. For details, see Picture settings on page 28. qh INPUT Press to display the list of External Inputs and TV mode.
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Page 24: Indicators
3 STANDBY LED Lights up in red when your TV is in PC standby mode. If the LED blinks in red continuously, this may indicate the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on the back cover). 4 POWER LED Lights up in green when the TV is turned on. -
Page 25: Using P&P And Pip Features
Using P&P and PIP Features This TV comes with the P&P and PIP features which allow you to view two pictures simultaneously. P&P (picture and picture) provides two windows side by side. PIP (picture in picture) provides PC input signal and TV channels. -
Page 26: Using The Menus
Using the Menus The HOME button allows you to access the TV Home Menu on the XMB (XrossMediaBar) as well as a variety of TV features. HOME Settings Media Category Icons Adjusting TV Settings Customize the TV settings with various options. Settings Explanations of different Settings start from page 28. -
Page 27: Navigating Through Tv Home Menu On Xmb
Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB Press HOME to display the XMB HOME Press B/b to select a Media Category icon. Settings Available TV Available settings and channels are features are listed under listed under the TV icon. the Settings icon. -
Page 28: Tv Setting Description
TV Setting Description Product Support Contact Sony Sony contact information is available from this screen for your convenience. Your TV’s specific information such as Model Name, Serial Number, Software Version and downloadable ratings if available from the TV is displayed here. -
Page 29: Picture
• Picture Mode for all inputs can also be accessed by pressing PICTURE on the remote control to directly toggle the modes. • The options for Picture Mode may differ depending on the Video/Photo Optimizer setting (see page 33). Reset Resets the current Picture Mode setting to the default values. -
Page 30: Sound Settings
Advanced Settings Reset Black Corrector Enhances black areas of the picture for stronger contrast. Advanced C.E. (Advanced Contrast Enhancer) Gamma Clear White Color Space Live Color White Balance Adjusts the color temperature color by color. Detail Enhancer Enhances the details of the picture. Edge Enhancer Enhances the outline of the picture. -
Page 31: Screen Settings
Steady Sound Volume Offset Adjusts the volume level of the current input (TV or video input) relative to other inputs. • Sound settings for PC Timings (HDMI or PC input) are same as all other input modes (see above for details). Screen Settings Wide Mode Wide Zoom... -
Page 32: Video Options Settings
Screen Position Adjust the Vertical positioning by pressing V/v. Press B/b to adjust the Horizontal positioning. • The Screen Position feature is useful if the TV is connected to game equipment. Vertical Size Adjusts the vertical size of the picture. Press B/b and press •... -
Page 33: Audio Options Settings
• MTS is available only for analog programs. Sets suitable image quality, depending on the input source, video data or photograph data when directly connecting Sony HDMI output- capable equipment that supports Video-A mode. Produces suitable image quality for moving pictures. -
Page 34: Channel Settings
Speakers TV Speakers Audio System Audio Out Fixed Easy control of volume adjustment Variable • Alternate Audio is available only for digital programs. If the program you are watching is also available in other languages from the audio tracks, and if that language is what you have selected in the Language setting, your TV will automatically switch to the matching language with the Alternate Audio feature. -
Page 35: Closed Captions (Cc) Settings
Edit Channel Labels Assigns labels (such as station call letters) to channel numbers. Press V/v to scroll through the channel numbers. Then press number to assign a label. Press V/v to scroll through the label characters (A-Z, 0-9, etc.). Press b to move to the next character. -
Page 36: Digital Rating
Rating Child Youth Young Adult Custom • If you are not familiar with the parental guideline rating system, you should select Child, Youth, or Young Adult to help simplify the rating selection. To set more specific ratings, select Custom. Digital Rating (Available only in U.S.A. - Page 37 Custom Rating System Chart For Country selection of U.S.A.: Movie Rating PG-13 NC-17 and X TV Rating Age-Based Ratings Block programs by their TV-Y rating, content or both TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA Content-Based Ratings • To ensure maximum blocking capability, set the Age-Based Ratings. For Country selection of Canada: English Rating French Rating...
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Page 38: External Inputs Settings
PC: –, Skip. • “–” indicates that no labels are assigned. HDMI Settings HDMI inputs of this TV will recognize and communicate with other Sony equipment equipped with HDMI Control. HDMI Control On/Off feature allows your TV to communicate with other equipment that supports HDMI Control. -
Page 39: General Settings
General Settings Language Select the language of your choice from English, Español and Français to be used for displaying all the on-screen settings. Info Banner Displays the program name and the program information such as program title and program rating (if available from the broadcaster) when option is set to On. Select Off for minimal display information. -
Page 40: Other Information
Other Information Troubleshooting 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: Condition Explanation/Solution No picture No picture • Check the Power Saving settings (see page 39). - Page 41 Condition Explanation/Solution No sound/Noisy sound Good picture, no sound • Check the volume control. • Press MUTING or VOL + so that “Muting” disappears from the screen • Disconnect your headphones. • Set Speakers to TV Speakers in the Audio Options settings (see page 34). •...
- Page 42 Condition Remote control does not operate Some digital cable channels are not being displayed Lost password How to reset the TV to factory settings Explanation/Solution • Check the polarity of the batteries or replace the batteries. • Point the remote control at the remote control sensor located at the front of the •...
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Page 43: Specifications
Specifications Model KDL-40WL135 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: 1-125 / Digital Cable: 1-135 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel Panel system Speaker output... - Page 44 Model KDL-40WL135 Supplied accessories Remote control RM-YD014 (1) / Size AA batteries (2) / AC power cord (1) / Cable holder (1 attached to the TV) / Operating Instructions (1) / Quick Setup Guide (1) / Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket (1) / Warranty Card (1) / Online Registration Card (U.S.A.
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Page 45: 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 46 Anchor the TV to the wall. Use the hardware listed below (not supplied). • Two M6 × 7-10 mm anchor bolts (screw into the top-most wall-mount holes located on the rear of the TV). • Rope or chain (attach to one M6 anchor bolt). •...
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Page 47: Index
CH +/– button Channel Block CineMotion Color Color Matrix Color Temperature COMPONENT IN jack (1080p/1080i/ 720p/480p/480i) Connecting the TV Contact Sony Country Current Time Device Auto Power Off Device List Digital CC DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack Digital Rating Display Area... - Page 48 U.S.A. Rating Unrated V Center Vertical Size VHF/UHF/CABLE input Video Color Space (x.v.Color) , 13 VIDEO/AUDIO (L/R) jacks Video/Photo Optimizer Voice Zoom VOL +/– button Volume Offset WIDE button , 32 Wide Mode , 26 ™...
- Page 52 United States 1-800-222-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 Printed in U.S.A. Canada...