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Sony BRAVIA KDL-40SL140 Operating Instructions Manual

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KDL-40SL140
KDL-46SL140
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© 2008 Sony Corporation
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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions KDL-40SL140 KDL-46SL140 © 2008 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 TV onl> on 120 V AC. during tire installation. The model and serial numbers are located Use the AC power cord specified h 3 Sony Note the real" of the TV. Record these numbers and suitable fk_r the voltage where you use it. the spaces provided below.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4. Setting Up the Channel List - Initial Setup ..........Troubleshooting ..........Specifications ..........Index ............... Quick Setup Guide (separate volume) Customer Support Provides a variety of optional equipment United States http://www,sony,com/tvsupport connection diagrams, Canada http://www,sony,ca/su pport On-line Registration United States http://productregistration.sony.com Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/registration...

  • Page 4: The Four Steps To Stunning Hd Experience

    Thank you for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA_>high-definition television. The quality of the image you see on your BRAVlA TV is only as good as the quality of the signal it receives. To experience the stunning detail of your new BRAVlA TV, you need access to HD programming.

  • Page 5: Installing The Tv

    1. Installing the TV Be sure to follow these guidelines to protect your The Table-Top Stand for this product is packaged properties and avoid causing serious injury. separately. Install the TV unit to the Table-Top Stand before the connection and setup. •...

  • Page 6: Securing The Tv

    Table-Top Stand (refer to the "Attaching Sony TV stand. the Table-Top Stand" flyer). If a Sony specified TV stand is not used, consider the following recommended measures. Recommended Measures to Secure the TV Secure the stand for the TV.
  • Page 7 For further protection, follow all three measures recommended above. Screw 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 • For Canada call: 1-877-899-7669 Anchor the TV to the Wall.

  • Page 8: Bundling The Connecting Cables

    Bracket model designed for your TV and the wall- mounting of your TV should be performed by a Sony dealer or licensed contractor. Use your TV with the following WALL-MOUNT BRACKET only. KDL-40SL140 KDL-46SL140 • For bracket installation, refer to the instructions...

  • Page 9: Installing The Wall-Mount Bracket

    TV and wall- mounting is performed by a Sony dealer or a licensed contractor. Do not attempt to install yourself. Sony is not liable for any damage injury caused by mishandling or improper installation. Please provide your licensed contractor with this...
  • Page 10 Installation Dimensions Table Disconnect all cables and remove the Table- Top Stand. See page 8 for details. Install Mounting Hooks on the TV. See Screw 44 1/8 (I,119) 49 318(1,252) 24 1/4 (615) 27 114(691 ) and Hook Locations Diagram below.

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

    £b Make sure that your TV has adequate circulation. Allow enough space around the TV as shown below. Installed on the wall .... (30 cm) 4 inches :: i i4)_nc!?es (10 cm) Kilo cmi .... Leave at least I; ..this much i [ _ I ',...

  • Page 12: Locating Inputs And Outputs

    Locating Inputs and Outputs Rear of TV "___ Side panel...
  • Page 13 S VIDEO S VIDEO which provides better picture quality than composite video. The S VIDEO does not provide sound; you will need to connect the audio cables. VIDEO IN 1/2/3 Connects to the composite video and audio output jacks on your A/V equipment such as a VIDEO/ DVD player...

  • Page 14: Connecting The Tv

    3. Connecting the TV Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only) 75-ohm coaxial cable Rear of TV (not supplied) CABLE/ANTENNA input • It is strongly recommended that you connect the antenna/cable input using a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to receive optimum picture quality. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can be easily affected by radio frequency interference, resulting in signal degradation.
  • Page 15 Shown with DVI Connection £b CATV/ Satellite antenna cable _vRT:i_ii;-¢_;ti i v':__:;_!_ _i:_ i_i'!"_i_ii"_'_ U Vl-to-H DMI cable Ro_o!,,TV ..z:::%y?, i':c I C_ _AUDIO-L (white) _[_o AUDIO-R (red) Audio cable • 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...
  • Page 16 Use the TV as a monitor for your PC by connecting an HD 15-HD 15 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.) Rear of TV HD15-HD15 cable (analog RGB)

  • Page 17: Other Equipment

    Blu-ray Digital Personal satellite Digital Audio Disc Player/ com)uter receiver cable box system "PS3" player Side Panel Rear of TV 80p/4 CABLE/ANTENNA Camcorder Di ital Analog audio Digital audio recorder equipment equipment Game (A/V Receiver/ Home Theater) system • Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting other equipment to your TV.

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

    To run Auto Program at a later time 4. Setting Up the Channel List- Use the Auto Program feature at Channel Initial Setup menu as described on page 34. After you finish connecting your TV, you need to To display the picture in your preferred run Initial Setup, which automatically sets up aspect ratio available channels.

  • Page 19: Using Bravia Theatre Sync

    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: Inserting Batteries

    Inserting Batteries Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching tll} and • on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment of the remote control. When Using the Remote Control Follow the guidelines below • Point your remote control directly at the IR sensor located on your TV.

  • Page 21: Remote Control

    Remote Control DISPLAY Press once to display the information pertaining to the channel and/or program when available. The OSD (On Screen Display) will time out in a few seconds or press again to immediately turn off the display........SLEEP Press repeatedly until the TV displays the time in minutes _"...
  • Page 22 GUIDE Press to display the Guide when you are watching channels (if it is available from the station). Using the Guide The Guide allows you to select the channels from a channel list and also provides information about the current program being shown on each channel,...
  • Page 23 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 menu (see page 32). Changing the Wide Screen Mode 4i30riginai source ..i6i90riginai source Standard-definition source High-definition...
  • Page 24 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. I,/!F/_,/.I_ G"_.) Press t./€/_,/,1_ to move the on-screen cursor. Press @ to select/confirm an item.

  • Page 25: Tv Controls/Indicators

    Lights up in amber when the Timer or Sleep functions are set. When the timer is set, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is turned off. For details, see page 39. If the LED blinks in red continuously, this may indicate the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on the back cover).

  • Page 27: Navigating Through 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 Press _ on the remote control to display the menu options. To highlight a menu option press _,, then press i1"1,!, to go through the menus.

  • Page 28: Am" Using The Shortcuts Menu

    External Inputs This feature lets you select the external inputs connected to your TV. Press 4"/,!,to choose an external input from the list of eleven inputs. To select press @. • To exit from external inputs list, press (_. • To change external inputs again, repeat steps 1-2. •...
  • 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 Sub Window (PC) (TV Channel) •...

  • Page 30: [] Using The Picture Menu

    Picture Mode Vivid For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. For Video Standard For standard picture settings. Recommended for home entertainment. Cinema For viewing film-based content. Most suitable for viewing in a theater- like environment. Text For PC Timings' This option is available for PC timing (HDMI...

  • Page 31: J_ Using The Sound Menu

    Sound Mode Dynamic Enhances the sound of action movies, sports events and musical videos. Standard Standard sound optimized for home use. Game Enhances the video games sound. Clear Voice Enhances the voice sound; recommended for television news and documentary programs. Custom Allows you to customize...

  • Page 32: Using The Screen Menu

    Wide Mode These options allow you to change the proportion of the screen. Wide Zoom Fills the screen with minimum distortion. Normal Select to display 4:3 pictures in original aspect ratio when the original source is 4:3. • Normal is available with 480i or 480p sources only.
  • Page 33 Wide Mode Wide Zoom Fills the screen with minimum distortion. Normal Select to display the picture in its original resolution and aspect ratio. Full Select to enlarge the picture to fill the screen. Zoom Select to enlarge the picture to fill the screen, while maintaining original aspect ratio.

  • Page 34: C_Using The Channel Menu

    Favorites Lets you set up a list of up to eight of your favorite channels or inputs. Favorites Press i1"/,!, to select the Add to option and press @ to add the current channel input to your Favorites list. To select a favorite channel or input from the list, press i1"/,!, to go through the list and @...

  • Page 35: E-'6Using The Parental Lock

    The Parental Lock feature allows you to block programs according to their content and rating levels and (regardless programs). setting block channels of the Password is necessary up blocking. the remote control to enter a four digit password. The first time you create a password, confirm the password by entering it again.
  • 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 block a channel Block Allow Press i_/,!, to go through the channels and press...
  • Page 37 Custom Rating System Chart US Models: Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating Options U.S.A. Select Country (see To select custom rating options for the U.S., select in the setting page 36). Movie Rating All children and general audience. Parental guidance suggested. PG-13 Parental guidance for children under 13.

  • Page 38: [] Using The Setup Menu

    Closed Captions (CC) Allows you to select from several closed captions modes (for programs that are broadcasted with closed captioning). Disables Closed Captions (CC). Enables Closed Captions (CC). Program Select to program Closed Captions (CC). It yon select the Program option under Closed Captions, you can change the following settings: Basic Allows you to select basic closed caption options (EIA-608).
  • Page 39 HDMI List Product Support 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: Troubleshooting

    If you have additional questions, service needs, http://www.sony.com/tvsupport for US Support or required technical assistance related to the use http://www.sony.ca/support for Canadian Support of your Sony TV, please visit our website or call 1-800-222-SONY(7669) for US Support one of the following numbers: 1-877-899-SONY(7669) for Canadian Support No picture No picture.
  • Page 42 No color/Dark picture/Color Press P_E to select the desired picture mode (page 21 ). not correct/The picture is too Adjust the Picture Mode options in the Picture meuu (page 30). bright. Noisy picture. Make sure that the antenna is connected using a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not...
  • Page 43 Suddenly the picture gets The picture gets smaller during the commercials, this is due to the method smaller, the provider broadcasts their contents. When HD content channels switch to SD definition content (commercials), the picture may be small with a black border.

  • Page 44: Specifications

    Specifications System Television system NTSC: American TV standard ATSC (8VSB terrestrial): ATSC compliant 8VSB 07 2000 (Does nnl include CabIeCARD functinnality) QAM on cable: ANSI/SCTE Channel coverage Analog terrestrial: 2 = 69 / Digital terrestrial: 2 - 69 Analog Cable: 1-125/Digital Cable: 1-135 Panel system...

  • Page 45: Index

    /ndox 0-9 button 4:3 Default HDMI IN jack, described S VIDEO jack, described Hue 30 Select Country Setting up channels Add Digital Channels Sharpness Advanced Settings hffo Banner Show/Hide Channels Alt. Audio/MTS hffrared Receiver (IR) 25 Skip Inputs AUDIO OUT jack, described Initial Setup...
  • Page 46 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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