The BRAVIA® Full HDTV Experience Features

Thank you for choosing Sony! Your new BRAVIA® TV opens the door Enjoy some of the fun and entertaining features your BRAVIA TV is
Sound capable of delivering.
to the “Full HDTV Experience.” This guide will help you get the most
out of your TV. Complete the high-definition experience with a BRAVIA Sync™
surround sound system or A/V receiver from Sony.
Please take a moment to register your TV at: DLNA Certified™ Photo Viewer
LCD Digital
U.S.A.: http://productregistration.sony.com Setup Share photos from your DLNA
Canada: http://www.SonyStyle.ca/registration
Certified™ equipment.
Install your TV and connect your sources. See the reverse side of this
Four Steps to a Full HD Experience guide for sample connection diagrams.

Color TV
Set, Source, Sound, and Setup. The following chart shows the high-definition (HD) and standard-
definition (SD) video formats supported by your BRAVIA TV inputs.
Quick Setup Guide

Set

Now that you have made the best selection in LCD TV technology,
be sure to remove all accessory contents from the packaging before
setting up your TV.

Source
Sony USB Photo and Music Access
To experience the stunning detail of your BRAVIA TV, you need Plug in Sony USB equipment
access to HD programming. to access your photo or music
 Upgrade your signal or content source to high-definition (HD) by files.
contacting your HD service provider.
 Receive over-the-air HD broadcasts with an HD-quality antenna * For supported PC formats see the Operating Instructions.
connected directly to the back of your TV.
To help assure the highest quality for your HD experience, use Sony
Sony Customer Support
Visit www.antennaweb.org for more information on antenna
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) cables.
TV Guide On Screen®
selection and setup. A customized program guide
U.S.A.: www.sony.com/tvsupport
 Discover the wealth of entertainment now available on super-high allows you to search for
Canada: www.sony.ca/support To learn more about HDTV, visit: programs faster and easier. The
resolution Blu-ray Disc™ player and other Sony HD equipment. U.S.A.: http://www.sony.com/HDTV
United States Canada Guide collects* and lists TV
1.800.222.SONY 1.877.899.SONY Canada: http://www.SonyStyle.ca/hd programming information via
Please Do Not Return cable service (without a cable
KDL-46VL160 the Product to the Store box) or over-the-air antenna.
KDL-40VL160 4-146-180-11(1)

*Enabling the TV Guide On Screen feature will increase the amount of time the TV is in Download
© 2009 Sony Corporation Acquisition Mode (DAM), see “Specifications” in the Operating Instructions.
Printed in U.S.A.

Getting Started Watching Your BRAVIA TV Favorites

Easily access your favorite
channels, inputs, photos, and
music files.
Initial Setup Select Your Content Screen Shape and Aspect Ratio
Before you begin, make sure that your cables are properly connected.
Whether you are watching cable, satellite or broadcast TV; playing a High-definition and standard-definition signals are transmitted with different
Connect an RF cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA input. VCR, DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ player; connecting to your PC; or viewing aspect ratios (the width-to-height ratio of the image).
The first time you turn on your TV, the Initial Setup wizard will photo files, you will need to properly connect your TV to access The 16:9 aspect ratio
appear and guide you through the Initial Setup of your TV. content.
(common to most HD signals)
 Select the Correct Input for Connected Equipment 9 will fill the TV screen.
1 Select your preferred language. Initial Setup Step 1 of 6
Press INPUT repeatedly until your selection is highlighted on the
2 Set up the TV’s tuner to search for Please select a language. Language settings will apply to screen. Refer to the Operating Instructions for details on labeling
available digital and analog channels (if inputs. ECO-BRAVIA TV
on screen display as well as default audio for digital
channels. Highlight a choice and press to continue. 16
using a cable or satellite box, select Skip The 4:3 aspect ratio
to skip the Auto Program). English CC FREEZE
(common to most SD signals) This TV includes a number of features such as
may not look as clear as a
Español

3 Set the date and time. Français

3
Power Saving, Light Sensor, and PC Power
16:9 HD signal and may need Management.
4 Continue on to set up the TV Guide adjustment to fill the TV
On Screen® if you are not using a cable screen.
or satellite box. Follow the on-screen 4
instructions to set up your system.
 Press WIDE to display the Wide Mode setting of your preference.
 Select photo or music files from the XMB™ PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT

PLAY
Wide Mode TV

Connect to a DLNA Certified™ media server or Sony USB

PICTURE WIDE
SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP

TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) equipment to view photo files. Plug in Sony USB equipment and Wide Zoom
THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE
Normal

The XMB™ is an easy way to access the TV settings and fun features. listen to music files. CC FREEZE
Full 10%
FREEZE
Customize Picture and Sound Quality
Zoom

 Press HOME to display the XMB™, use the /// buttons to

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navigate, and highlight an icon, then press to select.
Adjust RETURN Back

You can choose optimum picture and sound settings to match the
Product Support
content you are displaying on your TV:
CC FREEZE

 Press HOME on your remote control to display the XMB™ and select
Clock/Timers

Picture or Sound from the Settings menu. Choose the appropriate

setting for your content.
 Press OPTIONS to quickly access Picture Adjustments and Sound
Sound

Screen
Adjustments.
To Do List
When the Initial Setup is completed, consider carrying out these items:
 Refer to your Operating Instructions for more information.
Channel
TV

Set Closed Captions (CC) Manage Inputs (Label/Enable Inputs)

Set Parental Lock Set Speakers
Show/Hide Channels
Refer to your Operating Instructions for more information.
 HD Basic Connection with A/V Receiver HD BRAVIA® Sync™ Basic Connection HD Basic Connection with Home Theater System

Rear of TV *Rear of TV
VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN PC IN IN DIGITAL VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN PC IN IN DIGITAL
1 3 1

Y
2 1 AUDIO
OUT
(OPTICAL)
1 3 1

Y
2 1 AUDIO
OUT
(OPTICAL) Rear of TV
RGB RGB
PB PB VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN PC IN IN DIGITAL
S VIDEO 3 S VIDEO 3
1 3 1 2 1 AUDIO
OUT
(OPTICAL)
PR PR Y
VIDEO 4 VIDEO 4
RGB
PB
AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT S VIDEO 3
L L
(MONO) L L (MONO) L L
PR

*A/V Receiver
AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO R AUDIO L AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO R AUDIO L AUDIO VIDEO 4
R R R R R R AUDIO OUT
L
(1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) (VAR/FIX) (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) (VAR/FIX) (MONO) L L
AM
SAT IN DVD IN VIDEO 2/BD IN OUT AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO R AUDIO L AUDIO
L L
HDMI
DIGITAL
R R R

SPEAKERS
OPT IN OPT IN COAX IN AUDIO IN
R
AUDIO IN
R
AUDIO IN (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) (VAR/FIX)
ANTENNA SAT VIDEO 1 DVD SA-CD/CD TV VIDEO 1 DMPORT FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L CENTER SUBWOOFER

CABLE / ANTENNA CABLE / ANTENNA

Blu-ray Disc/DVD
Blu-ray Disc/DVD A/V Receiver CABLE / ANTENNA

*Blu-ray Disc
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO AUDIO 5.1CH OUTPUT

or
OUT Y OUT FRONT REAR CENTER
VIDEO DIGITAL OUT
AC IN PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL OPTICAL L L
PB/CB

HDMI
OUT PR/CR R R

Cable/SAT
S VIDEO WOOFER

(dish)
SAT HD Cable Box or HD Antenna
(Dish) HD Satellite Receiver
Splitter
SAT HD Cable Box or
(Dish) HD Satellite Receiver
Cable/Antenna
Splitter Home Theater System
SD Cable Box or
SD Satellite Receiver
Cable/Antenna
* Signifies a BRAVIA Sync capable device.

Required Cable Types for Connection Notes on Connection Connecting a PC to Your BRAVIA TV
■ Connect your incoming signal source (HD Cable Box, HD Satellite Receiver, ■ Connect PC’s audio output when using an HD15 connection.
Coaxial Mini-Pin Audio Digital Optical Audio or DVD) with HDMI or component video for the best possible picture quality. ■ Press PC’s FUNCTION Key + Select Output to transmit to TV.
DVI-to-HDMI Composite ■ If your connecting equipment has DVI output instead of the HDMI output, ■ When using an HD15 connection, adjust TV’s Pitch and Phase
HDMI you must use a DVI-to-HDMI cable for the video and also connect an audio to correct sharpness.
Audio (L/R) with Mini-Pin Ethernet cable for the sound. If this is the case, connect the cable to HDMI IN 4 (input) ■ Refer to your Operating Instructions.
of your TV.
HD15 Component Audio (L/R) ■ P&P/PIP functions require Cable/Antenna connection.

Programming the Remote Control

PC Connection with SD VCR/DVD DLNA Certified™ Connection Your remote control can be programmed to use other equipment and is
pre-programmed to operate the following Sony equipment.
Cable/Antenna Function Button Sony Equipment Code Number
DVD DVD Player 31033
AMP Receiver 52172
Splitter DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER STB Digital Satellite 01639

DVD AMP STB TV 2 Programming Other Equipment

FUNCTION
PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT Follow the steps below to program your TV remote control.
Rear of TV
1
VIDEO IN
3 1
COMPONENT IN
2
PC IN IN DIGITAL
1 AUDIO
Notebook PC Router POR
T1
POR
T2
POR
T3
POR
T4
PLAY
1 Look for the code in the Manufacturer’s Code List (see the Operating Instructions) that
OUT

corresponds to the equipment you would like to operate with the Sony remote control. If
ER
POW

(OPTICAL)
Y SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP
RGB

more than one code is provided, try programming the first code listed. If your equipment’s
PB
S VIDEO 3

VIDEO
PR
4
AUDIO OUT
DLNA Certified™ Media Server THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE
code is not listed, visit http://esupport.sony.com/remotecodes for a more
L
(MONO) L L
CC FREEZE comprehensive list.
AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO R AUDIO L AUDIO
R R

(1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i)
R

(VAR/FIX)
Rear of TV 2 Press and hold , or simultaneously with the button and release.
VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN PC IN IN DIGITAL When in the programming mode, the FUNCTION button blinks for approximately
2
1 3 1 2 1 AUDIO
OUT

30 seconds until a code is entered.

(OPTICAL)
Y
RGB

4
PB
S VIDEO 3

3 Enter the five digit code using  –  while the FUNCTION button is lit. If the code is not
LAN
(10/100)
PR
CABLE / ANTENNA
VIDEO 4

L
L
AUDIO OUT

L
entered within 30 seconds, you must repeat step 2.
(MONO)

4 Press
AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO R AUDIO L AUDIO
R R R or to confirm the code. If successfully programmed, the FUNCTION button
(1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) (VAR/FIX)

will blink twice, if not, it blinks five times.

3 To Confirm the Programming POWER

CABLE / ANTENNA
If you can turn your equipment on and off using the green button, the programming is
complete. If not, try the next code listed.
4 Note:
PC VOL CH ■ In some cases, you may not be able to program your remote control. If this is the case, use
MUTING JUMP your equipment’s remote control.
■ Any of the FUNCTION buttons can be programmed to operate other equipment regardless
of the labeling. For example, if programmed with the correct code, a Blu-ray Disc player
VCR DVD can be operated with the button. This is useful if your equipment does not match any
This TV is a DLNA Certified™ Photo Viewer. REC REC PAUSE REC STOP
of the labeled buttons.
VCR/DVD Combo BD/DVD
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