Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the side and 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.
TV Controls and Indicators ....21 Welcome to the World of BRAVIA Thank you for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA documentation listed below to get the most out of your TV.
Introducing Your BRAVIA Experiencing Stunning HD with Your BRAVIA TV To experience the stunning detail of your new BRAVIA TV, you need access to high-definition (HD) programming. Your BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD programming from: • Over-the-air broadcasting via HD-quality antenna •...
TV programming information (page 31). ➢ TV Home Menu: XMB provides you access to TV settings, photo, music, video, TV channel listings, and more (page 22). networked equipment or Sony (XrossMediaBar) TV menu Photo DSC02991 Fri 5/25/2007 12:06 PM DSC00140.JPG...
Prepare the TV for the Wall-Mount Bracket before making cable connections. For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that you use the Wall-Mount Bracket designed for your TV and the installation should be performed by a Sony dealer or licensed contractor.
Securing the TV 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. Preventing the TV from Toppling ❑ Secure the TV to a wall and/or stand.
Locating Inputs and Outputs Rear Panel VIDEO IN VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO AUDIO COMPONENT IN AUDIO OUT (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) (VAR/FIX) • An HDMI or Component video (YP and 1080p video formats. The 1080/24p video format is available only with HDMI connection. This TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of 1,920 dots ×...
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Item Description 1 LAN Connects to an existing network using an Ethernet cable. Be sure to complete Network Setup (page 16). 2 DMe /SERVICE This USB port is only for service unless you are connecting an optional BRAVIA Link module (DMe 3 VIDEO IN 1/ This input port can be used as composite video input (VIDEO 1) or as component video input (COMPONENT 1).
Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can enjoy high-definition and standard-definition digital programming (if available in your area) along with standard-definition analog programming. This TV is capable of receiving unscrambled digital programming for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC).
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Shown with DVI Connection Rear of TV AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) • If your equipment has a DVI output and not an HDMI output, connect the DVI output to the HDMI IN 1 (with DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter) and connect the audio output to the AUDIO IN (L/R) of HDMI IN 1.
Shown with PC connection Use the TV as a monitor for your PC by connecting an HD15-HD15 cable connection as shown to the right. This TV can also be connected to a PC with a DVI or HDMI output. (Refer to the supplied Quick Setup Guide.) PC Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the TV, set the output signal from your PC according to the supported...
• BRAVIA Internet Widgets DLNA Certified™ Media Player Features • Photo • Music • Video • For more information about compatible wireless bridges, visit https://internet.sony.tv • Refer to your DLNA Certified equipment’s operating instructions for setup and connection information. Internet Modem Router...
Connecting Other Equipment Blu-ray Disc Player/ player “PS3” VIDEO IN VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO AUDIO COMPONENT IN AUDIO OUT (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) (VAR/FIX) Digital recorder Analog audio equipment (A/V Receiver/Home Theater) • Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting other equipment to your TV. Digital satellite Digital...
Bundling the Connecting Cables Use the attached cable clamper to bundle the connecting cables. The cable clamper is located on the Table-Top Stand as illustrated. Refer to the online Reference Book when mounting the TV to a wall. Do not bundle the AC power cord with other connecting cables. This can affect the picture quality. Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area Make sure that your TV has adequate ventilation.
Running Initial Setup The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn on the TV for the first time. Complete your cable connections before proceeding with the Initial Setup (refer to the Quick Setup Guide and the online Reference Book for additional information).
Operating the TV Using the Remote Control Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching e and E on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment of the remote control. Guidelines for Remote Control •...
Remote Control Button Description DISPLAY POWER WIDE SCENE BRAVIA INTERNET VIDEO WIDGETS • The 5, PLAY and CH + buttons have a tactile dot. Use them as a reference when operating the TV. Button Description 1 DISPLAY Press once to display information about the channel/program/input you are viewing.
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DISPLAY POWER WIDE SCENE BRAVIA INTERNET VIDEO WIDGETS Button Description 4 WIDE Press repeatedly to cycle through the available Wide Mode settings (see page 34). 5 FAVORITES Press to display Favorites menu. Press again to exit from the Favorites menu (see page 30). 6 GUIDE Press to open the TV Guide On Screen.
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DISPLAY POWER WIDE SCENE BRAVIA INTERNET VIDEO WIDGETS Button Description qj INPUT Press to display the list of inputs. Press repeatedly to toggle through the inputs (see page 33). qk OPTIONS Press to display a list of convenient functions and menu shortcuts.
Lights up in red when your TV is in PC power saving mode or during the software upgrade. Lights up in green when the TV is turned on. If the LED blinks in red STANDBY continuously, this may indicate that the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on the front cover). 5 (IR) Infrared Receives IR signals from the remote control.
Exploring the XMB Most TV functions are available from this menu screen called the TV Home Menu/XMB (XrossMediaBar). Press HOME to access the TV Home Menu/XMB Product Support Preferences Settings Picture & Display Sound Channels & Inputs Network The XMB displays help text that describes options available within an item.
Photo The Photo, Music, and Video icons organize your photo, music, and video files from Internet content providers, DLNA Certified media servers, and Sony USB connected equipment. Be sure to select the correct icon when accessing files. Refer to Music the feature section for more information on these icons.
You can access a variety of Internet content by connecting to your existing home network with Internet connectivity. Your photo, music, and video files can also be accessed once you have set up a DLNA Certified equipment or after plugging in Sony USB equipment directly to your TV. Photo...
BRAVIA Internet Video BRAVIA Internet Video serves as a gateway delivering select Internet content and a variety of on- demand entertainment straight to your BRAVIA TV. To connect to the BRAVIA Internet Video service, make sure that your TV is connected to your broadband home network and that you have completed the Initial Setup and Network Setup (see page 16).
• Media files cannot be saved in the TV but can be added to Favorites and accessed when the equipment containing the media file is connected. • Refer to page 13 for a sample DLNA Certified equipment or page 14 for Sony USB equipment connection diagrams.
Functionality of USB Equipment and DLNA Certified Media Servers The USB functionality on this TV is compatible with most Sony brand digital cameras, MICRO VAULT USB Flash Drives, and DLNA Certified media servers but not all. Sony cannot guarantee or assure compatibility with all formats, products or in the following cases: •...
BRAVIA Internet Widgets The BRAVIA Internet Widgets are small downloadable applications that provide you access to the latest in news, weather, stocks and interactive content when your TV is connected to the Internet. Displaying Widgets Press WIDGETS. Minimized Widgets called Snippets will appear.
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Widgets Options Menu Highlight a Widget or Snippet and press OPTIONS to access additional feature menu items. The menu items may vary depending on the state of the Widget/Snippet. A sample feature options menu is shown below. Option Description Dock Aligns Widgets/Snippets to the bottom of the TV screen.
Favorites With Favorites, you can manage your preferred TV channels, External Inputs, Photo, Music, and Video content from a DLNA server or USB connected equipment, Internet content, Widgets, and Background TV themes for easy access. Displaying Favorites Press FAVORITES. Navigating Favorites Press B/b to move between saved selections in a carousel-like fashion.
TV Guide On Screen Use the Guide to find the program that you want to watch. The Guide allows you to organize and personalize the program listings. The Guide is available with connection to your cable service or with over-the-air antenna signal. You must connect your signal directly to the TV’s CABLE/ANTENNA input without using a cable box.
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Provides advertisements from TV Guide sponsors. Settings Under the Settings menu, you will find the Guide information and be able to set up Guide settings or profiles: Guide Information Screen, Guide Settings, Profile Settings, Reset Guide, Edit Channels, Update TV Listings, Select Channel Lineup. My TV The My TV feature allows you to organize the program listings by profiles such as Movie, Sport, or Kids.
Background TV Background TV uses the current video on your TV to create images that are similar to a screen saver. Navigating Background TV Tune to a channel or input. Press OPTIONS. Highlight Background TV and press Highlight a theme and press selected Background TV theme.
Wide Mode The Wide Mode feature allows you to select the screen display of your preference. Based on the original signal source, a black frame or black bars may surround the picture. You can manually change the Wide Mode setting while watching TV by pressing the WIDE button on your remote control.
• The connected equipment and TV are turned on by One-Touch-Play. • Possible operations with BRAVIA Sync buttons, see page 18. When a Sony A/V receiver with BRAVIA Sync is connected, the following additional operations are possible: • Turning on the A/V receiver when the TV is turned on.
If you have forgotten your password, enter the master password: 4357. This password clears your previous password and allows you to enter a new password. The online Reference Book (www.sony.com/referencebook) provides additional information on troubleshooting. Contact Sony if you need further assistance.
To Customers Sufficient expertise is required for TV installations. Be sure to subcontract the installation to a Sony dealer or licensed contractor and pay adequate attention to safety during the installation. For Customers in the United States The lamp in this product contains mercury.
Specifications Model System Television system Channel coverage Panel system Speaker output Input/Output jacks CABLE/ANTENNA VIDEO IN 1/2 COMPONENT IN 1/2 HDMI IN 1/2/3/4 AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) PCM/Dolby Digital optical signal PC IN PC AUDIO INPUT DLNA Power and others Power requirement Power consumption in use...
Index 0-9 buttons AC IN AUDIO OUT jack, described Auto Program Background TV BRAVIA INTERNET VIDEO button BRAVIA INTERNET WIDGETS button BRAVIA Sync buttons CABLE/ANTENNA input, described CC button , 21 CH +/– button COMPONENT IN (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) DISPLAY button , 24 DLNA...
For Your Convenience Online To learn more about your TV, visit the online Reference Book at: Reference Book: http://www.sony.com/referencebook Be sure to register your TV. Online United States Registration: Canada Your TV is capable of receiving software updates. For the...
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