Sony Bravia KDL-40V3000, KDL-46V3000 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony Bravia KDL-40V3000, KDL-46V3000 Operating Instructions Manual

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3-212-686-11(1)
LCD Digital Color TV
Operating Instructions
KDL-40V3000
KDL-46V3000
© 2007 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 3-212-686-11(1) LCD Digital Color TV Operating Instructions KDL-40V3000 KDL-46V3000 © 2007 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    Safety s Operate the TV only on 120 - 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

    Channel Settings ...33 Closed Captions (CC) Settings...34 Parental Lock Settings...35 External Inputs Settings...37 HDMI Settings ...37 General Settings... 38 Initial Setup...38 Other Information Troubleshooting ... 39 Specifications ...42 Index ...44 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 (Xross Media Bar)

    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.
  • 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.
  • 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 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 Digital satellite...
  • 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 37 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.
  • 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 Feature

    Using P&P Feature This TV comes with the P&P feature which allow you to view two pictures simultaneously. P&P (picture and picture) provides two windows side by side. • The P&P feature is not available when the Parental Lock settings are set to block programs by Rating. When Channel Block is set, this feature can still be used.
  • Page 26: Using The Menus

    Using the Menus The HOME button allows you to access the TV Home Menu on the XMB Media Bar) 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 Reset Resets the current Picture Mode setting to the default values. Backlight Brightens or darkens the backlight. Picture Increases or decreases picture contrast. Brightness Brightens or darkens the picture. Color Increases or decreases color intensity. Increases or decreases the green tones. Color Temperature Cool White adjustment...
  • 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

    • When inputting VIDEO 1 to 3, ITU601 or ITU709 can be selected instead of Auto or Custom. RGB Dynamic Range Produces natural color by changing the luminance tone reproduction of HDMI input color signals (RGB). Set to Auto for standard use. Change the settings only when the luminance tone of the display is unnatural.
  • Page 34: Closed Captions (Cc) Settings

    Auto Program Automatically sets up the channel list on the TV for all receivable channels. Channel scanning will be based on On/Off of Cable. Select Auto Program. Select OK to start Auto Program. When Auto Program is completed, the screen will display the number of channels found.
  • Page 35: Parental Lock Settings

    Parental Lock Settings The Parental Lock feature allows you to block programs according to their content and rating levels and block channels (regardless of the programs). Password is necessary in setting up blocking. To View Blocked Programs Press ENT when tuned to a blocked program, then enter the password. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off and on the TV.
  • Page 36 Channel Block Allows you to block channels regardless of program ratings. The password needs to be set up prior to blocking channels. The blocked channel can only be viewed by entering the correct password. To View a Blocked Channel Press ENT when tuned to the blocked channel then enter the password. Custom Rating System Chart For Country selection of U.S.A.: Movie Rating...
  • Page 37: 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 38: 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 39: 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 38).
  • Page 40 Condition No sound/Noisy sound Good picture, no sound Audio noise PC Input No Picture / No Signal Poor Picture General Wide Mode changes automatically Suddenly the picture gets smaller “Black box” on screen Black bands appear at the edges of the screen Certain programs on DVD or other digital sources display a loss of detail, especially during...
  • Page 41 Condition Explanation/Solution Remote control does not • Check the polarity of the batteries or replace the batteries. operate • Point the remote control at the remote control sensor located at the front of the • Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your remote control operation; try turning •...
  • Page 42: Specifications

    Specifications Model KDL-40V3000 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 Panel system LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel Speaker output...
  • Page 43 Model KDL-40V3000 Supplied accessories Remote control RM-YD014 (1) / Size AA batteries (2) / AC power cord (1) / Support belt (1) / Securing screw (1) / Wood screw (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.
  • Page 44: 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 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...

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