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1. 14 HD Cable Box HD Satellite Box 14 PC cecgeeaesienseeaceaeessetoaee 16 Other Equipment ccssseeeeeeeesesseeeees 17 4 Setting Up the Channel List Initial Setup ss 18 Quick Setup Guide separate volume Provides a variety of optional equipment connection diagrams Ly Using BRAVIA Theatre Sync with Control for HDMI 19 Remote Control and TV Controls Indicators Inserting Batteries ccscsceecesesseesseeneeeeeees 20 When Using the Remote Control 20 Remote Control 21 TV Controls indicators ccccccessseseeeeseees 25 Using TV Menus Navigating through TV Menus 27 Menu Descriptions sms 27 ga Using the Shortcuts Menu see 28 La Using the Picture Menu 0 ceceee 30 p Using the Sound Menu ssssssenenneneennnea 31 amp Using the Screen Menu 32 Cy Using the Channel Menu saec 34 La Using the Parental Lock n se 35 H Using the Setup Menu 38 Other Information Troubleshooting sms 41 SDECHICALIONS icec ce ctccescsncscsstiinecteccexeataveetieexs 44 MINOX CREER ESRRERREE aaa 45 Customer Support United States http www sony com tvsupport Canada http www sony ca support On line Registration United States http productregistration sony com Canada http www sonystyle ca registration Welcome to the World of BRAVIA Thank you for purchasing this Sony BRAVI2. HDTV uses a wider screen than conventional standard definition TV 16 9 high definition source Most HDTV signals use a wide screen aspect ratio of 16 9 The 16 9 fills your BRAVIA screen maintaining a crisp Clear vivid picture 4 3 standard definition source Most standard definition signals use a boxy 4 3 aspect ratio When a 4 3 image is displayed on an HDTV you will see black bars on the sides The picture quality may not be as sharp as with HD sources e 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 e This TV supports signals up to 1080p only through HDMI input Getting Started 1 Installing the TV How to Carry the TV Be sure to follow these guidelines to protect your properties and avoid causing serious injury e Before carrying the TV disconnect all cables e Carrying the large size TV requires two or more people e When you carry the TV place your hand as illustrated and hold it securely Do not put stress on the LCD panel e When carrying the TV do not subject it to shocks or vibration or excessive force e Place your palm directly underneath AUD EUR ALES LEZ UN ee ce payers 6ujyja5 j How to Attach the Table Top Stand The Table Top Stand for this product is packaged separately Install the TV unit to the Table Top Stand before the connection and setup 1 Take out the Table Top Stand from the cushion
3. snuayy AL buisn g Allows your TV to communicate with other equipment that supports Control for HDMI function see page 19 Update equipments list connected to the HDMI input 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 WARNING The reset will clear all of your customized settings Parental Lock password may be required 1f it has been created 39 Other Information 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 SON Y 7669 for US Support 1 877 899 SONY 7669 for Canadian Support one of the following numbers Condition No picture No picture Cannot receive or select channels TV is locked to one channel The TV turns off automatically No picture from some video sources Poor picture Double images or ghosts Only snow and noise appear on the screen Dotted lines or stripes Explanation Solution DO O OD U U UD COUO O 0 DO OODD Check the Backlight settings page 31 Confirm your external inputs list an
4. and the four screws from the accessory bag e You will find the Table Top Stand next to the TV unit e Keep the screws away from children Table Top Stand 2 Place the Table Top Stand onto a level and stable surface Continued 5 3 Gently slide the TV unit onto the neck of the Table Top Stand and align the screws holes Ce e When you carry the TV unit place your hand as illustrated on page 5 and hold it securely Do not put stress on the LCD panel or the frame around the screen e Be careful to not pinch your hands or the AC power cord when installing the TV unit onto the Table Top Stand 4 Use the supplied screws to attach the TV unit to the Table Top Stand refer to the Attaching the Table Top Stand flyer If you use an electric screwdriver set the torque for tightening at approximately 1 5 N m 15Kgf cm Securing the TV A Sony strongly recommends taking measures to prevent the TV from toppling over Unsecured TVs may topple and result in property damage serious bodily injury or even death Prevent the TV from Toppling CT Secure the TV to a wall and or stand CT Do not allow children to play or climb on furniture and TV sets C Avoid placing or hanging items on the TV CT Never install the TV on e slippery unstable and or uneven surfaces e furniture that can easily be used as steps such as a chest of drawers LJ Install the TV where it cannot be pulled push
5. Enclosed Area Make sure that your TV has adequate air circulation Allow enough space around the TV as shown below Installed on the wall 11 7 8 inches 4 inches l 10 cm 4 inches 10 cm Leave at least this much eo space around EE 4 inches 10 cm the set Installed with stand 11 7 g inches 4 inches 10 cm 4 inches 2 3 8 inches 10 cm i Leave at least this much space around the set Never install the TV set as follows Air circulation is blocked Air circulation is blocked Gen UY 4 CAE res LE ae 7 1 D all bs e Inadequate air circulation can lead to overheating of the TV and may cause damage to your TV or cause fire SSS 11 payers 6ujyja5 j 2 Locating Inputs and Outputs Rear of TV AE OPA AT AUDIO OUT 9 0 0 00 00000 12 Item 1 VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO VIDEO IN 1 2 3 VIDEO L MONO AUDIO R 2 COMPONENT IN 1 2 1080i Description Connects to the S VIDEO output jack of your DVD or other video equipment that has 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 Connects to the composite video and audio output jacks on your A V equipment such as a DVD player or other video equipment VIDEO IN 2 input is located on the left side panel of the TV peyels 6ujyja5 g Connects to y
6. IN L R jacks below the HDMI IN 4 For details see page 13 CATV Shown with Component Connection Satellite antenna cable HD cable box HD satellite box Rear of TV PB blue PR red Component video cable 4 Audio cable A QLA G 1080i 720p 4c 480i RIF AUDIO L white AUDIO R red Continued 15 payers bum 9 g PC 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 Rear of TV Go GR An D tt a e HD15 HD15 cable analog RGB Audio cable stereo mini plugs Cas e Connect the PC IN jack to the PC using an HD15 HD15 cable with ferrite core analog RGB and audio cable page 13 e The PC IN does not support 1080p format PC Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the TV set the output signal from the PC according to the chart below Resolution f Signals Horizontal x Vertical Honzontal Vertical Standard Pixel Line frequency kHz frequency Hz VGA 640 x 480 31 5 60 VGA 640 x 480 37 5 75 VESA SVGA 800 x 600 37 9 60 VESA Guidelines 800 x 600 46 9 75 VESA XGA 1 024 x 768 48 4 60 VESA Guidelines 1 024 x 768 56 5 70 VESA 1 024 x 768 60 0 75 VESA WXGA 1 280 x 768 47 8 60 VESA 1 360 x 768 47 7 60 VESA Ca e This TV s PC input does not support Sync on Green or Compos
7. The TV will alternate between the current channel and the last channel tuned with the buttons 0 and on the remote control This feature lets you create and choose a list of up to eight favorite channels or inputs Press to select the option Add to Favorites and press to add the current channel or input to your Favorites list e Your Favorites list will be cleared each time you run Auto Program see pages 18 and 34 Press to scan through channels To scan quickly through channels press and hold down either TV Controls Indicators Item 1 2 ee kw ke o NI MENU ER INPUT VOLUME vt CHANNEL POWER PIC OFF TIMER LED STANDBY LED POWER LED IR Infrared Receiver Light Sensor POWER PIC OFF TIMER STANDBY G POWER 8 Description Press to display the menu with TV functions and settings see Using TV Menus on page 27 Press to display the External Inputs list toggle through the list and select your desired input In the menu screen this button serves as confirming the selection or setting Press to adjust the volume In the menu screen these buttons serve as left right buttons Press to scan through channels In the menu screen these buttons serve as up down buttons Press to turn on and off the TV Lights up in amber when the Timer or Sleep functions are set When the timer is set this LED will re
8. and R AUDIO L jack e The HDMI input has been fitted to suit A V equipment such as DVD players for 4801 480p 720p 10801 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 x 1 080 lines Connects to the optical audio input of a digital audio equipment that is PCM compatible Connects to the left and right audio input jacks of your audio or video equipment You can use these outputs to listen to your TV s audio through your stereo system e Audio Out level is VARIABLE while Speakers are On when Speakers control is turn Off the level in the Audio Out is FIXED see page 31 RF input that connects to your cable or VHF UHF antenna e Component video YPBPR connection are necessary to view 4801 480p 720p and 10801 video formats e HDMI input supports signals up to 1080p e 1080p format can only be supported through HDMI inputs e This TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of 1 920 dots x 1 080 lines 13 3 Connecting the TV Cable System and or VHF UHF Cable or VHF UHF or VHF only 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied Rear of TV CABLE ANTENNA input fa e It is strongly recommended that you connect the antenna cable input using a 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied to receive optimum p
9. control Press or VOL so that Muting disappears from the screen page 22 Set Speakers to On in the Sound menu page 31 If it is set to Off sound is not output from the TV s speakers regardless of the TV s volume control When using HDMI input with Super Audio CD or DVD Audio DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL may not provide an audio signal When tuned to a digital channel with Alternate Audio the broadcaster may not be broadcasting your preferred Alternate Audio language Make sure that the antenna is connected using a 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cords To avoid TV interference make sure to use an undamaged antenna cable Confirm the PC is correctly connected to the TV in the PC IN HD15 cable not supplied Ensure the output signal from the PC is one of the formats listed on page 16 Turn the PC off Confirm the PC connection and restart the PC Plug and play will auto detect the TV and correctly set up the PC timing Check the standby mode of your PC The TV automatically will enter to standby mode if there is no signal input Adjust the resolution page 16 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 The current Wide Mode sett
10. energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures CT Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna O Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver CT Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected O Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Pursuant to FCC regulations you are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Safety C1 Operate the TV only on 120 V AC O Use the AC power cord specified by Sony and suitable for the voltage where you use it CT 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 CT If any liquid or solid object should fall inside the cabinet unplug the TV immediately and have it checked by qualified service personnel before operating it further O If you will not be using the T
11. not supplied e Two M6 x 12 18 mm anchor bolts screw into the top most wall mount holes located on the rear of the TV e Rope or chain attach to one M6 anchor bolt e Wall anchor attach to the wall stud strong enough to support the weight of the TV pass the rope through the wall anchor then attach to the other M6 anchor bolt Anchor bolts Wall mount holes de GE Wall anchor e Measure 2 provides minimal protection against the TV toppling over For further protection follow all three measures recommended above Continued T payers bum 9 g Bundling the Connecting Cables You can bundle the connecting cables as illustrated below ig es KI Ory Do not bundle the AC power cord with other connecting cables Preparation for Wall Mounting This TV can be installed on a wall by using a Wall Mount Bracket sold separately Before mounting the TV on a wall the Table Top Stand must be removed from the TV Cas e Do not remove the Table Top Stand for any reason other than to wall mount the TV e 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 Use your TV with the following WALL MOUNT BRACKET only Sony TV Model No KDL 40SL1 40 KDL 46SL140 Sony Wall Mount Bracket Model No SU WL5
12. 00 e For bracket installation refer to the instructions on page 9 and the instruction guide provided by the Wall Mount Bracket model for your TV Sufficient expertise is required for installing this TV especially to determine the strength of the wall that will withstand the TV s weight e Be sure to store the removed screws and Table Top Stand in a safe place until you are ready to reattach the Table Top Stand Keep the screws away from children e Be sure to use the screws supplied with the Wall Mount Bracket when attaching the mounting hooks to the TV set The supplied screws are designed so that they are 8 mm to 12 mm in length when measured from the attaching surface of the mounting hook The diameter and length of the screws differ depending on the Wall Mount Bracket model Use of screws other than those supplied may result in internal damage to the TV set or cause it to fall etc 8 12 mm lt a Screw supplied with the Wall Mount Bracket Mounting Hook Rear of the TV set Follow the simple steps below to remove the Table Top Stand 1 Disconnect all the cables from the TV 2 Remove the four screws from behind the TV as indicated below Do not remove any other screws from the TV Sa Se 3 Gently lay the TV face down onto a level and stable surface covered with a thick and soft cloth 4 Secure the Mounting Hooks to the rear of the TV For more details refer to Install the Wall Mount
13. 4 000 704 11 2 E LCD Digital Color TV BEE hte Operating Instructions KDL 40SL140 KDL 46SL140 BRAVIA 2008 Sony Corporation Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the TV Record these numbers in the spaces provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this TV Model Name Serial No CAUTION To prevent electric shock do not use this polarized AC plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model KDL 40SL140 KDL 46SL140 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego CA 92127 U S A Telephone Number 858 942 2230 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTIFICATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency
14. 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative C 0 286 Vp p Burst signal 75 ohms VIDEO 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative AUDIO 500 mVrms 100 modulation Impedance 47 kilohms COMPONENT IN 1 2 YPBPR Component Video Y 1 0 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative PB 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms PR 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms Signal format 4801 480p 720p 10801 AUDIO 500 mVrms 100 modulation Impedance 47 kilohms HDMI IN 1 2 3 4 HDMI Video 4801 480p 720p 10801 1080p Audio Two channel linear PCM 32 44 1 and 48 kHz 16 20 and 24bits AUDIO 500 mVrms 100 modulation Impedance 47 kilohms PICIA AUDIO OUT OPTICAL AUDIO OUT OARTIY PC IN D sub 15 pin analog RGB 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms positive See the PC Input Signal Reference Chart on page 16 PC AUDIO INPUT Stereo mini jack 500 mVrms 47 kilohms Power and others Power consumption in use 220 W 300 W in standby All models less than 1 W i horizontal x vertical Speaker Full range 2 146 x 35 mm Dimensions W x H x D with stand mm 1 119 x 654 x 276 1 252 x 734 x 276 inches 44 7g x 25 7 4 x 10 7 8 49 3 g x 29 x 10 7 8 without stand mm 1 119 x 615 x 111 1 252 x 691 x 116 inches 44 lg x 24 4 x 48 49 3 g x 27 1 4 x 4 5 g wall mount hole pattern mm 300 x 300 300 x 300 Mass with stand kg Ib 22 0 kg 49 0 Ib 28 0 kg 62 0 Ib without stand kg Ib 19 5 kg 43 0 1b 25 5 kg 57 0 Ib Supplied accessories Remote control RM YD026 1
15. A 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 stunning detail of your new BRAVIA TV you need access to HD programming Your BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD programming from Over the air broadcasting via HD quality antenna HD cable subscription HD satellite subscription Blu ray Disc player or other external equipment Contact your cable or satellite provider for information on upgrading to HD programming To learn more about HDTV visit U S A http www sony com HDTV Canada http www sonystyle ca hd The Four Steps to Stunning HD Experience Set Sound Source and Setup Along with your BRAVIA TV set a complete HD system requires an HD sound system a source of HD programming and proper setup connections This manual explains basic setup connections see page 14 The Quick Setup Guide enclosed separately illustrates how to connect other optional equipment Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio You can enjoy crisp clear images smooth movement and high impact visuals from 1080p HD signals When you compare a high definition signal to a standard analog signal you will notice a big difference The 1080p HD signals provide more than twice the vertical resolution of the standard TV signal High definition and standard definition signals are transmitted with different aspect ratios the width to height ratio of the image
16. Bracket and also the instruction guide provided by the Wall Mount Bracket model for your TV Ces e If an electric screwdriver is used set the torque to tighten at approximately 1 5 Nem 15Kegf cm Installing the Wall Mount Bracket To Customers Your KDL 40SL140 KDL 46SL140 can be wall mounted using a Wall Mount Bracket sold separately See table on page 8 showing the Wall Mount Bracket model appropriate for your TV payers 6ujyja5 g 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 Please provide your licensed contractor with this installation information as well as instructions supplied with the Wall Mount Bracket To Sony Dealers and Licensed Contractors To avoid injury and property damage read these instructions carefully Periodic inspection and maintenance is highly recommended to ensure that TV is securely mounted Installing the Wall Mount Bracket and Mounting Hooks 1 Open the Wall Mount Bracket package and check for all the required parts including the instruction 2 See the Installation Dimensions Table on page 10 to determine the best location for wall mounting The wall must be strong enough to support at least four times the w
17. 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 Off Available only in U S A where advanced ratings Custom exist Clear All Unrated Allow Available only when Block Country is set to U S A a Select to Digital Rating off No programs containing digital ratings are blocked from viewing Select to customize the Parental Lock with downloadable digital ratings Select to clear the downloaded ratings Allows programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating Blocks all programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating e 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 Continued 35 Channel Block External Input Block Change Password Select Country 36 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 Press to go through the channels and press to Block or Allow channels To view a blocked channel Press when tuned to a blocked program then enter the password To reactive the Parental Lock settings turn o
18. M SU FL300L Sony Floor Stand Model No SL Use with other WALL MOUNT BRACKET or TV stand may cause instability and possibly result in injury To Customers Sufficient expertise is required for installing the specified TV Be sure to subcontract the installation to Sony dealer or licensed contractors and pay adequate attention to safety during the installation Note This television includes a QAM demodulator which should allow you to receive unscrambled digital cable television programming via subscription service to a cable service provider Availability of digital cable television programming in your area depends on the type of programming and signal provided by your cable service provider For Customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 For Customers in the United States Lamp in this product contains mercury Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance www eiae org Licensing Information Macintosh is a trademark licensed to Apple Inc registered in the U S A and other countries Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories This TV incorporates High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI technology HDMI the HDMI logo and High Def
19. Setup menu see page 39 This option is a shortcut to the Parental Lock menu which allows you to enter a password to block channels see page 35 Closed Captions CC This option is a shortcut to Closed Captions CC screen on Setup menu see page 38 Cable 28 This option is a shortcut to adjust Cable settings on Channel menu see page 34 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 gt lt TV Channel a e You need a PC input signal to use PC PIP function e PIP window is only supported for the PC resolutions described on the PC Input Signal Reference Chart page 16 e To turn on or off the Sub Window on the screen press O using the PC input e You can also select PC input from the External Inputs list Press CMENU select External Inputs then select PC input from the list from the remote control while snuoy AL BuUISN g To change channels in the Sub Window Press CH to change the channels or enter the channel number using the 0 9 numeric buttons To Exit from PC PIP PC input Press CMENU and select External Inputs on the Shortcuts menu 2 From External Inputs list select TV input to return to TV Channels a To exit from PC PIP you can also select a channel from your Favorites channels list on t
20. Size AA batteries 2 Cable holder 1 attached to the Table Top Stand Operating Instructions 1 Quick Setup Guide 1 Warranty Card 1 Safety and Regulatory Booklet 1 Attaching the Table Top Stand 1 Screws 4 Optional accessories Connecting cables Wall Mount Bracket SU WL500 Support Belt Kit TV Stand SU FL300M KDL 40SL140 SU FL300L KDL 46SL140 Floor Stand SU FL71M e Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 44 Index 0 9 button 22 4 3 Default 32 A Add Digital Channels 34 Advanced Settings 30 Alt Audio MTS 31 AUDIO OUT jack described 13 Auto Program 18 34 Auto Sort Control 39 Auto Wide 32 B Backlight 30 31 Balance 31 Bass 31 BRAVIA Theatre Sync 19 Brightness 30 C Cable 28 34 Cable holder 8 CABLE ANTENNA input described 13 Canadian Models 37 CC button 22 CH button 24 25 Change Password 36 Channel Block 36 Clock Timers 28 39 Closed Captions CC 28 38 Color 30 Color Temp Color Temperature 30 COMPONENT IN jack 10801 720p 480p 4801 described 13 Control for HDMI 39 D Diagnostics 34 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL described 13 Digital Rating 35 DISPLAY button 21 E Effect 31 English Rating 37 ENT button 22 External Input Block 36 External Inputs 28 F Favorites 28 34 FAVORITES button 24 French Rating 37 G GUIDE button 22 H HDMI IN jack described 13 Hue 30 I Info Banner 38 Infrared Rec
21. V for several days disconnect the power by pulling the plug itself Never pull on the cord CT When disconnecting AC power cord the power cord should be easily accessible for disconnection CT For details concerning safety precautions see Safety and Regulatory Booklet Installing CT The TV should be installed near an easily accessible power outlet O To prevent internal heat buildup do not block the ventilation openings O Do not install the TV in a hot or humid place or in a place subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below 41 F 5 C If the TV is transported directly from a cold to a warm location or if the room temperature changes suddenly the picture may be blurred or show poor color due to moisture condensation In this case please wait a few hours to let the moisture evaporate before turning on the TV O To obtain the best picture do not expose the screen to direct illumination or direct sunlight It is recommended to use spot lighting directed down from the ceiling or to cover the windows that face the screen with opaque drapery It is desirable to install the TV in a room where the floor and walls are not of a reflective material CAUTION Use the following Sony TVs only with the following WALL MOUNT BRACKET or TV stand Sony TV Model No KDL 40SL140 KDL 46SL140 Sony Wall Mount Bracket Model SU WL500 No Sony TV Stand Model No SU FL300
22. al size of the picture Adjusts to fine tune overall sharpness Fy e Phase is disabled when the TV is receiving a different video input than PC Screen settings for PC timings and HDMI PC PC input differ from all other input modes and are shown below 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 its original aspect ratio Fy e Wide Mode can also be accessed by pressing on the remote control e See WIDE button description on page 23 for accessing the Wide Mode snuayy AL BuIsN j Continued 33 fT Using the Channel Menu Favorites Cable Add Digital Channels Auto Program Show Hide Channels Label Channels Diagnostics 34 Lets you set up a list of up to eight of your favorite channels or inputs Press to select the Add to Favorites option and press to add the current channel or input to your Favorites list To select a favorite channel or input from the list press to go through the list and to select Fa e To exit press CMENU e To quickly access the Favorites list press T7 when there is no menu on the screen On Select if you are receiving cable channels via cable TV provider Off Select if you are using an antenna Select to add digital channels
23. alternate audio if it is available 4 e Alternate audio is disabled for analog signals and for digital signals that do not have audio streams Mono Select for mono reception Use to reduce noise during weak stereo broadcasts Stereo Select for stereo reception when viewing a program broadcast in stereo Auto SAP Select to automatically switch the TV to second audio programs when a signal is received If no SAP signal is present the TV remains in Stereo mode e MTS is available only for analog programs e To customize Treble and Bass sound settings you must select Custom on Sound Mode Continued 31 Using the Screen Menu Wide Mode Auto Wide 4 3 Default Vertical Center Vertical Size Phase 32 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 A e Normal is available with 480i or 480p sources only e Normal is replaced by Full Pixel when you are watching 1080p source Full Select to enlarge the picture horizontally to fill the screen when the original source is 4 3 standard definition source When the original source is 16 9 high definition source select this mode to display 16 9 picture in original size Zoom Select to enlarge the original picture horizontally and vertically to fill the screen while maintaining the aspect ratio Full Pixe
24. and press to select it To move to the next character press Repeat to add up to 7 characters to the label Then select _ Enter on screen to set it To assign labels to more channels repeat steps 1 2 Fa e To delete a character select on screen e To have a space between characters select D on screen e To exit press O Allows to confirm the current signal performance LA Using the Parental Lock 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 Use on the remote control to enter a four digit password The first time you create a password confirm the password by entering it again To View Blocked Programs Press when tuned to a blocked program then enter the password To reactivate the Parental Lock settings turn off and on the TV Rating Off Child Youth Young Adult Custom 4 Turn Parental Lock Off No programs are blocked from viewing based on their rating Maximum ratings permitted are U S TV Y TV G G Canada C TV Y Maximum ratings permitted are U S TV PG PG Canada C8 PG 8 ans TV PG Maximum ratings permitted are U S TV 14 PG 13 Canada 14 13 ans TV 14 Select to set ratings manually U S See page 37 for details Canada See page 37 for details snuayy AL buisn g e If you are not familiar with the Parental
25. ck Rating Options To select custom rating options for Canada select Canada in the Select Country setting see page 36 English Rating C All children C8 Children 8 years and older G General programming PG Parental guidance 14 Viewers 14 and older 18 Adult programming French Rating G General programming 8 ans Not recommended for young children 13 ans Not recommended for ages under 13 16 ans Not recommended for ages under 16 18 ans Programming restricted to adults U S A Rating See TV Rating under U S A above for details Continued 37 EX Using the Setup Menu Closed Captions CC Allows you to select from several closed captions modes for programs that are broadcasted Info Banner Label Inputs Skip Inputs 38 with closed captioning Off Disables Closed Captions CC On Enables Closed Captions CC Program Select to program Closed Captions CC If you select the Program option under Closed Captions you can change the following settings Basic Allows you to select basic closed caption options EIA 608 CC1 CC2 Displays a printed version of the dialog or CC3 CC4 sound effects of a program should be set to CC1 for most programs Text1 Text2 Displays network station information presented Text3 Text4 using either half of the whole screen if available Digital CC Allows you to set digital closed captioning to Basic digital EIA 608 or Advanced digital EIA 708 Advanced Allows you to sele
26. ct advanced digital EIA 708 closed caption options Select from the available options Advanced Customize the Closed Captions CC displays with Character Settings Style Character Color Character Size Character Opacity Character Align Edge Color Edge Type Background Color Background Opacity or Window Color Ces e Closed Captions CC can be turned on and off by pressing the 4 button on the remote control Select On to display the program information such as program title and the remaining time if the broadcaster offers this service The Info Banner displays for a few seconds when the channel is changed If you don t want to display the Info Banner select Off 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 Then when you press O to change inputs the label you assigned to that input appears on screen Press 4 4 to highlight the input from 1 to 9 to which you want to assign a label then press to select it 2 Press 4 to highlight one of the displayed labels then press to select it You can select from the following labels for each input DVD VCR Blu ray Cable Box Satellite DVR Game Camcorder or Custom to customize follow the same steps of Label Channels on page 34 Useful to disable inputs to which no equipment is connected Clock Timers Langua
27. d make sure you select TV cable antenna channels See page 28 for more details Perform the Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV s channel list page 34 If there is no signal the screen saver will appear To receive or select cable channels make sure that Cable under Channel menu is set to On To receive or select UHF channels over an antenna make sure Cable is set to Off Perform the Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV s channel s list page 34 Make sure the power cord is connected securely Turn on the power of the TV Check the antenna cable connections Perform the Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not presently in the TV s channel list page 34 e IMPORTANT You must perform Auto Program after cable or antenna is connected If you cancel Auto Program before completion some channels may not be available Perform the Auto Program to add available channels that are not presently in the TV s channel s list page 34 Check if Sleep is activated or confirm the Duration setting of Timer page 39 If there is no signal the TV will turn off automatically Check the connection between the optional video equipment and the TV Press O on the remote control page 24 Press MENU on the remote control Select your desired input from the External Inputs list UONCULOU 19410 Check antenna cable connections Chec
28. date control over the device If the device does not support this feature some buttons will remain without function 19 Remote Control and TV Controls Indicators Inserting Batteries Insert two size AA batteries supplied by matching and on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment of the remote control When Using the Remote Control Follow the guidelines below e Point your remote control directly at the IR sensor located on your TV e Make sure that no objects are blocking the path between the remote control and IR sensor on your TV e Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your remote control try turning off the fluorescent lamps e If you are having troubles with the remote control reinsert or replace your batteries and make sure that they are correctly inserted 20 Remote Control Button re 1 DISPLAY F SOUND SES SLEEP INPUT THEATER MENU CC FAVORITES JUMP 4 SOUND 5 PICTURE operating the TV Description 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 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 SLEEP repeatedly until Off appears Press to turn on and off
29. ed or knocked over L Route all AC power cords and connecting cables so that they are not accessible to children 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 Recommended Measures to Secure the TV 1 Secure the stand for the TV Make sure the TV stand can adequately support the weight of the TV Use two angle braces not supplied to secure the stand For each angle brace use the appropriate hardware to e Attach one side of the angle brace to the wall stud e Attach the other side to the TV stand Angle brace Stand 2 Secure the TV to the stand Use the optional hardware listed below not supplied e M6 x 10 12 mm anchor bolt screwed into the TV s Table Top stand e A screw or similar attach it to the TV stand e Rope or chain strong enough to support the weight of the TV Make sure that there is no excess Slack in the rope or chain An alternative way to secure the TV is with an optional Sony Support Belt Kit Screw hole on the Table Top stand Screw Contact Sony Customer Support to obtain the optional Support Belt Kit by providing your TV model name e For United States call 1 800 488 7669 or visit www sony com accessories e For Canada call 1 877 899 7669 3 Anchor the TV to the Wall Use the hardware listed below
30. eight of the TV Also refer to the instruction provided with your Wall Mount Bracket Continued 9 Installation Dimensions Table 4 Disconnect all cables and remove the Table Top Stand See page 8 for details Unit inches mm TV Model KDL 40SL140 KDL 46SL140 ee ce 44 lg 1 119 49 g 1 252 5 Install Mounting Hooks on the TV See Screw 1 a LR and Hook Locations Diagram below ON o sic TES He Screw and Hook Locations Diagram Angle 0 E 6 3 171 7 176 7 ee TV Model Screw location Hook location 14 354 15 4 385 mounting angle Angle 20 23 g 587 26 659 KDL 40SL140 d g b 18 3 476 18 7 8 477 KDL 46SL140 p TV 43 Ib 19 5 kg 57 Ib 25 5 kg nagn x4 172 1b 78 kg 228 lb 102 kg Screw location go When installing the Mounting Hooks on the TV e The installation dimensions may differ according to how the TV is installed e The wall must be strong enough to support at least four times the weight of the TV that you are installing Unit inches mm Be 12 5 8 320 Hook location When installing the TV onto Base Bracket 3 Install the Base Bracket on the wall Refer to Hook position a and c cannot be used for the models in the table hove the instruction provided with your Wall Mount pue Bracket 10 When Installing the TV Against a Wall or
31. eiver IR 25 Initial Setup 18 INPUT button 24 25 Installing the TV on a wall 8 9 10 J JUMP button 24 L Label Channels 34 Label Inputs 38 Language 39 Light Sensor Described 25 M Menu Channel 34 Parental Lock 35 Picture 30 Screen 32 Setup 38 Shortcuts 28 Sound 31 MENU button 22 25 Movie Rating 37 MUTING button 22 P Parental Lock 28 35 PCIN 13 PC PIP 29 Phase 32 PIC OFF TIMER LED 25 Picture 30 PICTURE button 21 Picture Mode 30 POWER button 22 25 POWER LED 25 Product Support 39 R Rating 35 Remote Control 21 22 23 24 Reset 30 43 RETURN button 22 S S VIDEO jack described 13 Select Country 36 Setting up channels 18 Sharpness 30 Show Hide Channels 34 Skip Inputs 38 SLEEP button 21 SOUND button 21 Sound Mode 31 Speakers 31 STANDBY LED 25 Steady Sound 31 T THEATER button 21 TOOLS button 24 Treble 31 Troubleshooting 41 42 43 Turning on off the TV 22 25 TV Rating 37 U U S A Rating 37 Unrated 35 Update Control for HDMI List 39 US Models 37 V Vertical Center 32 Vertical Size 32 VOL button 22 25 Volume Offset 31 W WIDE button 23 Wide Mode 28 32 33 45 For Your Convenience Please contact Sony Customer Support directly if you e Have questions on the use of your television after reading your Operating Instruction manual and Quick Setup Guide eExperience difficulty operating your television For United States http Awww sony com tvsuppor
32. features like Closed Captions CC Info Banner Label Inputs Skip Inputs Clock Timers Language Auto Sort Control Control for HDMI Update Control for HDMI List or Product Support Continued 27 OE Using the Shortcuts Menu External Inputs Favorites Wide Mode Clock Timers Parental Lock This feature lets you select the external inputs connected to your TV Press to choose an external input from the list of eleven inputs 2 Toselect press O Fa e To exit from external inputs list press CMENU e To change external inputs again repeat steps 1 2 e To go back to channels press CH to go through the channels or repeat steps 1 2 and select TV or press TT to select a channel from your Favorites list e You can also access the External Inputs list directly by pressing G without having to navigate through the Menu This feature lets you create and choose a list of up to eight favorite channels or inputs Press to select the option Add to Favorites and press to add the current channel or input to your Favorites list Fy e You can also press to see your Favorites list FAVORITES This option is a direct shortcut to the Screen menu to adjust the picture size in the Wide Mode option see page 32 e Wide Mode can also be accessed by pressing on the remote control e See WIDE button description on page 23 for accessing the Wide Mode This option is a shortcut to adjust Clock Timers on
33. ff and on the TV Allows you to block individual video inputs Press to scroll through the video inputs and press to Block or Allow Select to change your password Use 0 9 buttons to select a four digit password to confirm password enter it again e You need your password for any future access into the Parental Lock settings If you lose your password see Lost Password on page 43 U S A Select to use U S A ratings Canada Select to use Canadian ratings Custom Rating System Chart US Models Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating Options To select custom rating options for the U S select U S A in the Select Country setting see page 36 Movie Rating G PG PG 13 R 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 All children and general audience Parental guidance suggested Parental guidance for children under 13 Restricted viewing parental guidance is suggested for children under 17 No one 17 or under allowed All children Directed to children age 7 and older General audience Parental guidance suggested Parents strongly cautioned snuayy AL bursn g Mature audience only Content Based Ratings RTF Fantasy violence Suggestive dialogue Strong language Sexual situations Violence e To ensure maximum blocking capability set the Age Based Ratings Canadian Models Selecting Custom Parental Lo
34. ge Auto Sort Control Control for HDMI Update Control for HDMI List Product Support Sleep Set the time in minutes Off 15 30 60 or 120 minutes that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off automatically Timer You can use the Timer to tune to a specific channel at a scheduled time Select Off to turn off the Timer previous settings are saved Select On to turn on the Timer previous settings are saved or select Program to set the timer by Time Duration Days Source Channel and Volume If you select Program press change the values or move through the options to set the hour minutes AM PM duration days source channel and volume You can also set a channel by pressing 0 9 numeric values and O if the channel is digital on the remote control To replace a channel press gt on the remote control then press to go back to the channel selection and enter a new channel number Fa e Timer feature will not be available until you set the Current Time Current Time Select to set the current time day hour minutes and AM PM Press to select Current Time 2 Press to set day hour minutes and AM PM 3 Press to exit Select the language of your choice for displaying all the on screen settings English Espanol Spanish Fran ais French Select On to sort the Shortcuts menu and Inputs list based on the most frequent selections select Off if you don t want to sort
35. he Closed Captions option to Off If you were trying to select closed captioning select CC1 instead of Text1 4 Some wide screen programs are filmed in aspect ratios that are greater than 16 9 this is especially common with theatrical releases Your TV will show these programs with black bands at the top and bottom of the screen For more details check the documentation that came with your DVD or contact your program provider Programs in 4 3 aspect ratio will have bands on left and right sides of the screen To select full size see page 32 Programs broadcasted in HD formats 720p and 10801 with 4 3 content will commonly have black bands on the left and right sides of the screen which are added by the broadcaster Auto Wide will not expand the picture when the black bands on the sides of the screen are added by the broadcaster You can manually change the Wide Mode to Wide Zoom or Zoom to fill the screen which will remain in affect until you change the channel or input or manually change the Wide Mode again The compression used by certain digital broadcasts and DVDs may cause your 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 UONCULOU 19410 Check the polarity of the batteries or replace the batteries Point the re
36. he Shortcuts menu e When the PC input signal is selected with the Sub Window active you can only see TV channels other external inputs are not available for this view like VCR DVD e Closed Captions CC is not available in the Sub Window e Parental Lock feature will work in the Sub Window a padlock will appear on the blocked channels e When Auto Sort Control is set to On the last item selected within this menu will be listed at the top of the Shortcuts menu list see page 39 Continued 29 e Using the Picture Menu Picture Mode For Video For PC Timings Backlight Picture Brightness Color Hue Color Temp Color Temperature White Adjustment Sharpness Advanced Settings Reset 30 Vivid For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness 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 This option is available for PC timing HDMI or PC input signal to enhance the text shown on the screen Video This option is available for PC timing HDMI or PC input signal to enhance the video shown on the screen Game This option is available for PC timing HDMI or PC input signal to enhance the game shown on the screen fa e Picture Mode for all inputs can also be accessed by pressing F on the remote control to directly toggle the modes e The options for Picture Mode may vary de
37. icture quality A 300 ohm twin lead cable can be easily affected by radio frequency interference resulting in signal degradation Cable and VHF UHF or VHF only If you want to watch both cable and antenna over the air programming you will need to use an optional A B RF Switch not supplied to switch between the cable and over the air antenna programming as shown A B RF Switch Cable nf gt Antenna mmf gt fein inl Di Rear of TV CABLE ANTENNA input Fy e Be sure to set Cable setting to On or Off in Channel menu for the type of input signal you choose see page 34 for more details HD Cable Box HD Satellite Box 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 Shown with HDMI Connection CATV Satellite HDMI cable antenna cable Rear of TV JD HD cable box HD satellite box 14 Shown with DVI Connection CATV Satellite antenna cable Rear of TV DVI to HDMI cable AUDIO L white AUDIO R red Audio cable Ces e 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
38. ing is automatically replaced with the 4 3 Default setting when you change the channel or video input if 4 3 Default in the Screen menu is set to other than Off If you want to lock in the Wide Mode selected with on the remote control set 4 3 Default to Off in the Screen menu page 32 Turn off the Auto Wide option in the Screen menu page 32 Condition Suddenly the picture gets smaller Black box on screen Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the screen Certain programs on DVD or other digital sources display a loss of detail especially during fast motion or dark scenes 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 Q O OO OOD D The picture gets smaller during the commercials this 1s due to the method the provider broadcasts their contents When HD content channels switch to SD definition content commercials the picture may be small with a black border Auto Wide will not expand the picture during these content changes since the content information is regulated by the channel signal provider You can manually change the Wide Mode if you prefer page 23 This setting will remain in effect until you change the channel or input or manually change the Wide Mode again You have selected a text option and no text is available page 38 To turn off this feature set t
39. inition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC TruSurround XT SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc Fergason Patent Properties LLC U S Patent No 5 717 422 U S Patent No 6 816 141 Blu ray is a trademark BRAVIA and BRAVIA BRAVIA Theatre Sync and fB are trademarks or registered marks of Sony Corporation PLAYSTATION is a registered trademark and PS3 is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc OO poLBy DIGITAL eS IDTV HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION Homi Cr SRS TruSurround XT Contents Welcome to the World of BRAVIAe Exploring Fun Features The Four Steps to Stunning HD Experience Set Sound Source and Setup 4 Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio a0000na00 4 Getting Started 1 Installing the TV cccetesceesseeeeeeeneeeenneeeennes 5 How to Carry the TV 5 How to Attach the Table Top Stand 5 Securing the TV 6 Bundling the Connecting Cables 8 Preparation for Wall Mounting 0008 8 Installing the Wall Mount Bracket 9 When Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area cccccccseeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeaees 11 2 Locating Inputs and Outputs 00 12 3 Connecting the TV ss 14 Cable System and or VHF UHF
40. ite Sync e This TV s PC VGA input does not support interlaced signals e For the best picture quality it is recommended to use the signals boldfaced in the above chart with a 60 Hz vertical frequency from a personal computer In plug and play signals with a 60 Hz vertical frequency will be detected automatically PC reboot may be necessary e 1080p format can only be supported through HDMI inputs 16 sr Other Equipment d a Blu ray Digital Personal Disc Player DVD satellite Digital Audio Ce computer PS3 player receiver cable box system D Q Side Panel Rear of TV CABLE ANTENNA CABLE ANTENNA VCR Digital Analog audio Digital audio Camcorder recorder equipment equipment A V Receiver Home Theater Game system Ces e Refer to the Quick Setup Guide supplied when connecting other equipment to your TV 17 4 Setting Up the Channel List Initial Setup After you finish connecting your TV you need to run 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 1 Press O to turn on the TV The Initial Setup screen appears Espa ol Please select your language Fran ais 2 Press to highligh
41. k the antenna location and direction Check if the antenna is broken or bent Check if the antenna has reached the end of its serviceable life 3 5 years in normal use 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 41 Condition No color Dark picture Color 1s not correct The picture is too bright Noisy picture Blurry picture Poor color No sound Noisy sound Good picture no sound Audio noise PC Input No Picture No Signal Poor picture BRAVIA Theatre Sync Cannot find connected BRAVIA Theatre Sync HDMI device Cannot control second AV receiver General Wide Mode changes automatically 42 Explanation Solution E E U UU O LULU Press TT to select the desired picture mode page 21 Adjust the Picture Mode options in the Picture menu page 30 Make sure that the antenna is connected using a 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cords To avoid TV interference make sure to use an undamaged antenna cable Transporting the TV from a cold to a warm location or a sudden change in room temperature may cause moisture condensation resulting in a blurry picture or poor color Turn off your TV and wait a few hours before powering on again Check the volume
42. l Displays the picture for 1080p sources in its original size Fy WIDE e Wide Mode can also be accessed by pressing C on the remote control e See WIDE button description on page 23 for accessing the Wide Mode On Select to have the screen automatically change to the screen mode based upon program s content Typically this requires special setup on the DVD equipment s menu If frequent screen changes are disturbing to you select Off Off Select to turn off the Auto Wide option Choose a screen mode from the Wide Mode option Select the default Screen Mode to use for 4 3 sources Wide Zoom Select to enlarge the 4 3 picture to fill the 16 9 screen keeping the original image as much as possible with minimal distortion Normal Select to display the 4 3 picture in its original size Full Select to enlarge the picture horizontally to fill the screen when the original source is 4 3 standard definition source Zoom Select to enlarge the original picture without distorting the aspect ratio Off To turn Off automatic size for 4 3 e If 4 3 Default is set to anything but Off the Wide Mode setting applies only to the current channel When you change channels or inputs Wide Mode is automatically replaced with the 4 3 Default setting for 4 3 sources To retain the current Wide Mode setting as channels and inputs are changed set 4 3 Default to Off Allows you to move the position of the picture up and down Allows you to adjust the vertic
43. main lit even 1f 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 Lights up in green when the Backlight feature is activated see page 31 Light up in red when your TV is in PC standby mode Lights up in green when the TV is turned on Receives IR signals from the remote control Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly see page 30 for details Do not put anything near the sensor as its function may be affected e 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 25 S10 9IPUJ SI01 U09 AL pue 011U09 ajoway l 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 GUIDE Menu Descriptions Shortcuts D Picture Ej Sound Screen 3 Toselect an option press or gt 5 To exit press MENU Theatre Sync mode The Shortcuts menu lets you select the External Inputs and Favorites list It also allows quick access to Wide Mode Clock Timers Parental Lock Closed Captions CC Cable and PC PIP functions The Picture menu is used to fine tune
44. ment with Control for HDMI Use an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo for connection See pages 14 to 17 or see the HDMI connection shown in the Quick Setup Guide provided with the 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 Control for HDMI available with your TV The following operations are available after you connect the Sony equipment with Control for HDMI function to your TV e Automatically turn off the connected equipment when you turn off the TV e The TV will automatically turn on and tunes to the respective HDMI input when the connected equipment is turned on by One Touch Play e Equipment listed under External Inputs will turn on automatically when selected When connecting a Sony A V receiver with the BRAVIA Theatre Sync function to your TV the following operation is possible e Pressing 7 on the remote control turns on and searches for an external audio system that supports BRAVIA Theatre Sync When the Theatre Sync audio system is on the internal speakers of the TV will turn off and the Picture Mode will change automatically to Cinema n e When using BRAVIA Theatre Sync or other BRAVIA Sync features the included remote control will change some of the buttons functions to accommo
45. mote control at the remote control sensor of the TV Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your remote control operation try turning off the fluorescent lamps Keep the remote control sensor area clear from obstacles Certain cable companies have limitations on the broadcast of digital cable channels Check with your cable company for more information The digital cable channel may be set to Hidden in the Show Hide Channels setting page 34 Select the Parental Lock menu then enter the following master password 4357 The master password clears your previous password and allows you to enter a new password page 35 Turn on the TV While holding down on the remote control press POWER on the TV Release the button Select OK on the Product Support option under Setup menu page 39 WARNING The reset will clear all of your customized settings including the Parental Lock setting 43 Specifications Model KDL 40SL140 KDL 46SL140 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 10W 10W Input Output jacks Antenna 75 ohm external terminal for VHF UHF VIDEO IN 1 2 3 S VIDEO 4 pin mini DIN VIDEO 1 only Y 1 0 Vp p
46. on a unique mission Ve i banner Crosor Ho 16 9 Fun 12 00 AM Channel list n e Program information in the guide is provided by the broadcasters As a result it may sometimes include only the channel number without a program title or description Press to go back to the previous screen or exit from the screen when displaying menu items and settings Press to display the menu with TV functions and settings See Using TV Menus on page 27 Press to turn on and off the Closed Captions CC To change or customize the CC display see page 38 Press 0 9 to select a channel the channel changes after few seconds Press to change channels immediately Use with 0 and to select digital channels For example to enter 2 1 press 2 1 and EJ Press to adjust the volume Press to mute the sound Press again or press VOL to restore the sound Press to turn on and off the TV Button Description DISPLAY SLEEP POWER a 15 WIDE Press repeatedly to step through the Wide Mode settings Wide Zoom Normal Full Zoom The Wide Mode THEATER settings can be also accessed in the Screen menu SOUND PICTURE WIDE see page 32 GUIDE Changing the Wide Screen Mode 4 3 Original source 16 9 Original source Standard definition source High definition source 9 N 1 pa gt RETURN f VIENT Wide Zoom CC FAVORITES JUMP yX 1 24 3 Normal This mode i
47. our DVD player s or digital set top box s component video YPBPR and audio L R jacks Component video provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO or the 720p 480p 480i composite video connections 1 L AUDIO R PC IN RGB AUDIO 4 HDMI IN 1 2 3 4 R AUDIO L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL AUDIO OUT VAR FIX L AUDIO R CABLE ANTENNA fa Connects to a personal computer s video output connector using an HD15 HD15 cable analog RGB not supplied See PC Input Signal Reference Chart on page 16 for the signals that can be displayed e For some Apple Macintosh computers it may be necessary to use an adapter not supplied If this is the case connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the HD15 HD15 cable HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface provides an uncompressed all digital audio video interface between this TV and any HDMI equipped A V equipment HDMI supports enhanced or high definition video plus digital audio 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 DVI to HDMI cable DVI to HDMI adapter Audio cable Fy e Be sure to use only an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo e When connecting a DVI equipped PC to an HDMI jack also connect an Audio cable between the PC
48. pending on the input Press to brighten or darken the backlight then press to set Press to increase or decrease picture contrast then press to set Press to brighten or darken the picture then press to set Press to increase or decrease color intensity then press to set Press to increase or decrease the green or red tones then press to set Cool Gives the white colors a bluish tint Neutral Gives the white colors a neutral tint Warm 1 2 Gives the white colors a reddish tint Press to sharpen or soften the picture then press to set Noise Reduces the noise level of connected equipment and the Reduction CABLE ANTENNA input Advanced C E Automatically optimizes the backlight and contrast This setting is Advanced especially effective for dark picture scenes Contrast Enhancer Gamma Adjusts the balance between the light and dark areas of the picture Clear White Emphasizes white and light colors Live Color Makes colors more vivid and reproduces clear skin tones Light Sensor 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 Fa e Be sure not to put anything around the sensor as its function may be affected e In low light the range of the backlight control is reduced when Light Sensor is se
49. s not available S10 29IPUI SIO11U09 AL pue JO11U09 9 OW9H l Full 7s Jo A OO A KE e lo OO EX A Zoom VOL CH rT J OD q XAN MUTING e Normal is available with 480i or 480p sources only e Full Pixel is only available with 1080p source Changing the Wide Screen Mode for PC Timing Incoming PC signal Incoming PC signal ONG 800 x 600 1 280 x 768 Wide Zoom K N Ao Normal m ee Full 4 N N 3 gt N Continued 23 DISPLAY SLEEP POWER THEATER MODE SOUND PICTURE WIDE GUIDE INPUT MENU CC FAVORITES MUTING 24 Button INPUT E 4 gt TOOLS JUMP FAVORITES 21 CH Description Press to display the list of External Inputs and TV mode Press repeatedly to toggle through the inputs e See page 38 Label Inputs on setting up the External Inputs labels Press to move the on screen cursor Press to select confirm an item This button supports different functions depending on the condition When PC input is active press E to view a channel at the same time as a PIP picture in picture screen see page 29 for details When antenna input is active and the broadcast includes Regional Digital Ratings press 7 to view the list of special ratings When an HDMI controlled equipment is active press O to access the equipment menu if the equipment supports the function Press to alternate between two channels
50. t or to speak with a support representative 1 800 222 SONY 7669 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 United States Canada http productregistration sony com http www sonystyle ca registration fs LULU 4000704112 http www sony net Printed in U S A
51. t the desired language then press 3 Connect cable or antenna then select Yes to run Auto Program Ce e If you want to run Auto Program at a later time select No e If you have cable and antenna available please connect cable first e IMPORTANT You must perform Auto Program after the cable or antenna is connected If you cancel Auto Program before completion some channels may not be available 4 Follow the help text provided on the screen to run Auto Program The Auto Program will scan for available channels from the signal source directly connected to the TV s CABLE ANTENNA input 5 When the Auto Program is complete select OK to finish the Auto Program process 18 To run Auto Program at a later time Q Use the Auto Program feature at Channel menu as described on page 34 To display the picture in your preferred aspect ratio Q Select the proper Wide Mode as described on pages 23 and 32 Ces e You may want to set up convenient features such as Favorites see page 28 34 Show Hide Channels see page 34 Label Channels see page 34 when Auto Program is completed Exploring Fun Features Using BRAVIA Theatre Sync with Control for HDMI This TV is equipped with BRAVIA Theatre Sync The Control for HDMI function enables BRAVIA Theatre Sync to allow communication between Sony TV s and Sony equipment Only Sony equipment with Control for HDMI capability is supported To connect Sony equip
52. t to On Resets the current Picture Mode setting to factory default values Using the Sound Menu Sound Mode Effect Steady Sound Treble Bass Balance Volume Offset Speakers Backlight Alt Audio MTS Alternate Audio MTS 4 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 SS Custom Allows you to customize Treble and Bass sound settings Off Turns off TruSourround XT effect S TruSurround XT Produces realistic surround sound experience a On Stabilizes the volume across all programs and commercials S Off Turns off Steady Sound gt C Press to increase or decrease higher pitched sounds then press to set Press to increase or decrease lower pitched sounds then press to set Press to emphasize left or right speaker balance then press to set Adjusts the volume level of the current input TV or video input relative to other inputs Select to turn on or off the internal speakers e Audio Out level is VARIABLE while Speakers are On when Speakers control is turn Off the level in the Audio Out is FIXED On The Backlight is turned on Off Turns off the Backlight to reduce the power consumption while the audio is left on This Audio feature for current program lets you select an
53. the Theater Mode The picture settings will be set for a cinema like experience and the audio will be switched to the audio output of the attached speakers of your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system Your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system must be connected by an HDMI connection to your TV see page 14 for details Press repeatedly to step through the Sound Mode settings Dynamic Standard Game Clear Voice Custom These Sound Mode settings can be also accessed in the Sound menu see page 31 Press repeatedly to cycle through the available picture modes Vivid Standard Cinema The picture modes can also be accessed in the Picture menu For details see page 30 e The 5 and CH buttons have a tactile dot Use them as a reference when Continued 21 S10 29IPUI SIO11U09 AL pue JO11U09 9 OW9H l Button DISPLAY SLEEP POWER TA 6 GUIDE THEATER MODE SOUND PICTURE WIDE GUIDE INPUT ge N RETURN MENU CC B kel 0 9 ENT O VOL MUTING Sl GR E POWER 22 Description 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 CY Make Way for Ducks 0 29 Remaining KPBS HD 15 1 Info Series follows the aquatic misadventures of Henry and Riley two wayward ducks
54. the image quality and allows you to customize several parameters for optimal viewing Select from Picture Mode Backlight Picture Brightness Color Hue Color Temp Color Temperature Sharpness Advanced Settings or Reset The Sound menu allows you to fine tune and change audio Select from Sound Mode Effect Steady Sound Treble Bass Balance Volume Offset Speakers Backlight or Alternate Audio MTS Setup The Screen menu allows you to change the proportions of the screen Select from Wide Mode Auto Wide 4 3 Default Vertical Center Vertical Size or Phase To highlight a menu option press then press to go through the menus Press to select or adjust your desired option then press O e The buttons 4 4 e G can be used to control other devices in BRAVIA B Press MENU_ on the remote control to display the menu options peel _ SOUND PICTURE WIDE 2 sSnu Ni AL BuUISN g The Channel menu is used to provide maintenance to the channel options Select from Favorites Cable Add Digital Channels Auto Program Show Hide Channels Label Channels or Diagnostics The Parental Lock feature allows you to set up the TV to block programs according to their content and rating Parental Lock levels use on the remote control to enter a four digit password The first time you create a password confirm the password by entering it again The Setup menu provides you additional
55. without replacing the original channel list Be sure to set Cable setting to On or Off in Channel menu for the correct type of input signal you choose Automatically sets up the channel list on the TV for all receivable channels Digital and Analog Fa e 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 e If you are using an A B RF switch not supplied to switch between cable or antenna connection be sure to select the correct Cable option to On or Off in the Channel Menu 1 Select Auto Program 2 Select OK to start Auto Program When Auto Program is done select OK gs e IMPORTANT You must perform Auto Program after cable or antenna is connected If you cancel Auto Program before completion some channels may not be available Allows you to show or hide channels that appear when you use the CH button Press to scroll through the channels until you find the channel you want to show or hide 2 Press to determine if the channel will be shown or hidden e To show or hide more channels repeat steps 1 2 Allows you to assign labels to channel numbers Press to scroll through the channel numbers Then press to select the channel number that you want to assign a label 2 Press 4 to move through the label characters A Z 0 9
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