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Sony BRAVIA KDL-40VL130 Operating Instructions Manual

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3-215-019-13(1)
LCD Digital Color TV
Operating Instructions
KDL-40VL130
KDL-46VL130
© 2007 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 3-215-019-13(1) LCD Digital Color TV Operating Instructions KDL-40VL130 KDL-46VL130 © 2007 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    Safety s Operate the TV only on 120 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

    Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio...8 TV Home Menu: XMB (XrossMediaBar)...9 ™ Getting Started 1. Installing the TV...10 Preventing the TV from Toppling Over ...10 Preparation for Wall-Mounting...10 2. Locating Inputs and Outputs ...11 Left Side ...11 Rear...12 3. Connecting the TV...14 Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System ...14...

  • 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: Small Accessories

    Before carrying the TV, disconnect all cables. s Carrying the large size TV requires two or more people. s When you carry the TV, place your hand as illustrated and hold it securely. Do not put stress on the LCD panel.

  • Page 6: Ventilation/Moisture

    Be sure to follow the operating instructions supplied with the Wall-Mount Bracket when installing the TV. s Be sure to attach the brackets supplied with the Wall-Mount Bracket. s Do not hang the TV from the ceiling. It may fall and cause serious injury. Placement The TV should be installed near an easily accessible AC power outlet.

  • Page 7: Volume Adjustment

    To prevent the TV from toppling over, secure the TV to a wall or stand. Placement for viewing It is recommended to watch the TV at a distance of 3 - 7 times that of the screen height, and in moderate brightness. Watching the TV for too long or in a dark room may cause eye fatigue.

  • Page 8: 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 22, 31 and 32).

  • Page 9: Tv Home Menu: Xmb (Xrossmediabar)

    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...

  • 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

    Connects to the composite video and audio output jacks on your camcorder or other VIDEO/R-AUDIO- video equipment such as a VCR or video game equipment. L (MONO) • If you have mono equipment, connect its audio output jack to the TV’s L (MONO) audio input jack. VIDEO (MONO)

  • 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 AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of HDMI IN 1. • HDMI connection is necessary to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p and 1080/24p formats. Note that this TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of 1,920 dots × 1,080 lines.

  • Page 14: Connecting The Tv

    (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). • It is strongly recommended that you connect the antenna/cable input using the 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to receive optimum picture quality.
  • 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

    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 player cable box receiver Rear of TV /SERVICE VHF/UHF/CABLE...

  • 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

    TV will display how many analog and digital channels are found. • If you accidentally turn off the TV during the Initial Setup process, the Initial Setup will restart from the beginning when the TV is turned back on.

  • Page 20: Using The Tv Features

    Remote Control and TV Controls Push and lift the cover to open. Buttons located at the top of the TV will operate the same as these buttons on the remote control. • The 5 button and CH + have a tactile dot. Use them as a reference when operating the TV.
  • 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 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. The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen settings (see page 31).
  • Page 23 Picture settings. For details, see Picture settings on page 28. qh INPUT Press to display the list of External Inputs and TV mode. Press repeatedly to toggle through the inputs. • Inputs can be changed by pressing V/v and of External Inputs is displayed.

  • Page 24: Indicators

    Lights up in green when the Picture Off feature is activated. Lights up in orange when TIMER LED the timer is set. When the timer is set, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is turned off. For details, see page 28.

  • 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.

  • Page 26: Using The Menus

    Watching TV Select a channel. • You can also select a TV channel using the number 0-9 or CH +/– buttons (see remote control section pages 21 and 23). Accessing the Equipment Connected to Your TV Watch a movie, play a game, record a program or work on your PC.

  • 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

    Current Time setting screen. Timer Timer can be set, so the TV tunes to a certain channel as well as a specified volume at the specified time you set. After this is executed the TV will turn off at the specified time you set.
  • Page 29 Sharpness Sharpens or softens the picture. Noise Reduction Reduces the noise level of connected equipment, and the VHF/UHF/CABLE input. MPEG Noise Reduces the mosaic effect in MPEG-compressed video. Useful for DVDs and Digital TV Reduction channels. DRC Mode High Density Progressive •...

  • 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).

  • 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.

  • Page 33: Audio Options Settings

    • 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 34: Closed Captions (Cc) Settings

    (Useful for antenna installation) Show/Hide Channels Allows you to show or hide channels when you surf with the CH +/– button or in the TV channel list on the XMB Press V/v to scroll through the channels until you highlight the channel to show or hide.

  • Page 35: Parental Lock Settings

    Block 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 8 ans+ 13 ans+ 16 ans+ 18 ans+ U.S.A. Rating See TV Rating under U.S.A. for details. All children and general audience Parental guidance suggested Parental guidance for children under 13 Restricted viewing, parental guidance is suggested for ages under 17...

  • 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

    Initial Setup If you have missed the Initial Setup when you first connected the TV or if you want to scan all receivable channels, you can run the Initial Setup. Follow the instructions on the screen. Settings such as picture and sound adjustments will not be affected by this Initial Setup.

  • Page 39: Other Information

    Dotted lines or stripes • Keep the TV away from noise sources such as cars, motorcycles, or hair-dryers. • If using the 300-ohm twin lead, move the excess lead away from the TV or try No color/Dark picture/Color is • Press PICTURE to select the desired Picture Mode (see page 28).
  • Page 40 • To avoid TV interference, make sure to use an undamaged antenna cable. • Confirm the PC is correctly connected to the TV with either the PC IN (with HD15-HD15 cable with ferrite core (not supplied)) or with the HDMI IN.
  • Page 41 • Select the Password settings on the Parental Lock settings, then enter the Lost password How to reset the TV to factory • Turn on the TV. While holding down V on the remote control, press POWER settings off the fluorescent lamps.

  • Page 42: Specifications

    Specifications Model KDL-40VL130 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...
  • Page 43 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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