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Quick Setup Guide

For further information, see the Operating Instructions Manual supplied with the TV. Please retain this guide for your future reference. Assembly may be required on some models.

For Your Convenience

Please contact Sony Customer Support directly if you have questions on the use of your television after reading your Quick Setup Guide and Operating Instruction Manual.

For United Stateshttp://www.sony.com/tvsupportor to speak with a support representative: 1-800-222-SONY (7669)For Canadahttp://www.sony.ca/supportor to speak with a support representative: 1-877-899-SONY (7669)
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Connecting Your New BRAVIA® LCD HDTV

Congratulations! Your new BRAVIA® TV opens the door to a “Full HD Experience”.Your BRAVIA TV must be properly connected to components such as sound system
This guide will explain how to get the most from your new High-Definition TV.and cable or satellite box.
Please take these steps before you power up your BRAVIA:

 

 

See reverse side of this guide for sample connection diagrams.

 

 

Turn off and unplug all components before making connections.

 

Register online at:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do not turn on the TV until connection setup is completed.

 

 

http://www.sony.com/registration (from U.S.A.)

 

 

 

 

http://www.sonystyle.ca/registration (from Canada)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Make sure you’ve removed all accessory contents from packaging.

 

 

 

 

InputVideo Connection

 

Audio Connection

 

High or Standard

 

 

 

 

Connector

 

 

Definition Quality

Install 2 AA batteries (supplied separately) in your remote control.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HDMI 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Determine whether you will mount your TV on a wall or place it on a floor stand. Sony

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HDMI cable carries both video

 

1080/24p, 1080p,

 

 

 

 

HDMI 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and audio signals.

 

1080i, 720p, 480p,

 

wall-mounting brackets are designed to provide the best fit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(*When HDMI is connected to DVI

 

480i, PC

 

 

 

 

 

HDMI 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Give your TV 2 3/8 inches (6 cm) of space behind it to properly ventilate.Performance

 

 

HDMI connection*

 

with an adapter, a separate audio

 

(Compatible with

 

 

HDMI 4

 

L/R is necessary.)

 

HD or SD content)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Four Steps to a Full HD Experience:

 

 

Component 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1080p, 1080i, 720p,

 

 

Component 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

480p, 480i

Set, Sound, Source, and Setup

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Compatible with

 

 

 

 

 

Component connection

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Audio L/R

 

HD or SD content)

Along with your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a

Audio/Video

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Video 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

source of HD content, and proper setup connection with components such as your HD cable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

or satellite box.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S VIDEO connection

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Audio L/R

 

 

You must get HD programming to experience the stunning detail of HDTV.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Use this connector in place of composite

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

video connector)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

480i

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The quality of the image you see on your BRAVIA can only be as high as the quality of the

 

 

 

 

Video 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(SD content)

 

 

 

 

Video 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

signal it is displaying. This chart shows the different signal types and how to access them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Video 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Composite video connection

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Audio L/R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comments

 

Sources

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Performance

 

 

High Definition

 

 

HD Over-The-Air Antenna

 

What is HDMI™?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Best Picture Quality

 

HD Cable Subscription/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Content16:9 Aspect Ratio

 

Programming

 

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) cables are the standard for connecting HDTV.

 

 

 

 

 

HD Satellite Subscription

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

They are built to properly handle high bandwidth, uncompressed video and

 

 

 

 

 

 

Over-The-Air Antenna

 

 

 

 

 

Good Picture Quality

 

 

multi-channel audio—all in one cable.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Digital ContentAspect Ratio based on

 

Digital Cable Subscription

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Signal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Digital Satellite

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Program

 

 

Connecting a PC to Your BRAVIA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subscription

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

May require DVI-to-HDMIadapter and separate audio connector.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Best

 

 

 

Original TV format

 

Over-The-Air Antenna

 

 

 

 

Analog Content4:3 Aspect Ratio

 

Cable Subscription

 

Connect PC’s audio output when using a Digital Video Interface (DVI) or HD15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

connection.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contact your cable or satellite provider to upgrade your service to HD. Receive over-the-air

Press PC’s FUNCTION Key + Select Output to transmit to TV.

 

HD broadcasts with an HD-quality antenna (www.antennaweb.org) and discover the wealth

When using an HD15 connection, adjust TV’s Pitch and Phase to correct sharpness.

of entertainment now available on super-high-resolution Blu-ray Disc™.

Refer to your BRAVIA Operating Instructions Manual for more information.
To learn more about HDTV, visit:
U.S.A.: http://www.sony.com/HDTV
Canada: http://www.sonystyle.ca/hd

Running Initial Setup

Run the Initial Setup to scan for the available analog and digital channels after connecting your signal source to the CABLE/ANTENNA input on the rear of the TV.

1 The Initial Setup screen will appear when your BRAVIA is powered on for the first time. Select the language for the OSD (on screen display) from the screen shown below.

Initial SetupStep 1 of 7

 

 

 

Please select a language. Language settings will apply to on screen display as well as default audio for digital channels. Highlight a choice and press to continue.

EnglishEspañolFrançais2 Follow the instructions provided on the screen.

Note: Be sure to select Energy Star compliant mode Home when prompted for home use. If you are using a cable or satellite box, select the Skip option to skip the Auto Program.

3 When all receivable channels are found, press ,to continue to set the current time.

4 Continue on to set up the TV Guide On Screen™ if you are not using a cable or satellite box. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your system.

Note: Your TV will need to be left powered off (overnight) to receive TV Guide data.

When your program information is obtained, your TV will display the program listing. (See Operating Instructions Manual for more details.)

Remote Control and XMB

Watching Your TV

Input: Select Your Content Source
Customize Sound and Picture Quality
DISPLAYLIGHTPOWER TV POWER

DVD

AMP

STB

TV

 

FUNCTION

 

PREVREPLAY ADVANCE NEXT

 

PLAY

 

SYNC MENU PAUSESTOP
THEATER SOUND PICTUREWIDE

 

 

CC

FREEZE
VOL

CH

 

MUTING

 

 

JUMP
RECRECPAUSE RECSTOP
BD/DVD

F1

F2

TOPMENUMENU
Press HOME to display the XMB(XrossMediaBar).

XMB(XrossMediaBar) with focus on Settings. Select Settings to customize your TV.

Product Support

Clock/Timers

Sound

Screen

Channel

TV

XMB(XrossMediaBar) with focus on TV icon. Select the channels from here or use the 0-9number buttons on your remote control.

7

8

Cable 8.1 KFMB-DT

9

10

10.1

TV

11

XMB(XrossMediaBar) with focus on External Inputs. Select connected device from here or use the INPUT button on your remote control.

Video 2

Video 3

Component 2

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

TV

Whether you are watching cable, satellite or broadcast TV; playing a VCR, DVD or Blu-ray Disc; or connecting to your PC, you need to choose the correct input using your remote control:

Press HOME on your remote control to display the TV or External Inputs selection list; OR

Press INPUT to display the input selection menu as shown below. You can use both INPUT or /to toggle through the list.

The TV will automatically detect the connected equipment. Shown here with equipment connected to Video 1, Component 1 and HDMI 1.

Inputs can be managed by labeling them with the name of the connected equipment as shown here. See the Operating Instructions Manual for details.

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

Press HOME on your remote control to display the XMBand select Picture or Sound from the Settings menu. Choose the appropriate setting for your content.

Use the OPTIONS button to quickly access Picture Adjustments and Sound Adjustments.

Refer to your Operating Instructions Manual for more information.
Adjust Screen Shape and Aspect Ratio

High-Definition and Standard-Definition signals are transmitted with different aspect ratios (the width-to-height shape of the image). Most HD signals use a widescreen aspect ratio of 16:9. Most SD signals use a boxy 4:3 aspect ratio. The 16:9 aspect ratio looks perfect on your BRAVIA, but a 4:3 image may need to be adjusted to better fill the wide screen of your

BRAVIA.

Adjust your TV so boxy 4:3 images are automatically re-configured (zoomed or stretched) to fit the wide TV screen; OR

Watch SD content in its original, boxy format with wide black bars surrounding the image to fill in unused space (for example, you may prefer to watch an old classic movie in its original 4:3 format, not reconfigured for a wide screen).

Press WIDE on your remote control. Your TV will display available wide modes for the current signal. Select the Wide Mode setting of your preference.

To Do List

When the Initial Setup is completed, consider carrying out these items:Set Closed Captions (CC) Manage Inputs (Label/Enable Inputs)Set Parental LockSet SpeakersShow/Hide ChannelsFor details, refer to your BRAVIA Operating Instructions Manual.
Favorites

Easily access your favorite channels, photos, music, and inputs with the Favorites feature.

 

 

 

 

 

Recently viewed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Background

 

 

 

 

 

TV

 

 

 

 

channels and inputs

 

 

Photos

 

 

Saved channel or
Music

 

 

 

 

external inputs

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press FAVORITES to access Favorites.

In Favorites, you will see a history of recently viewed channels and external inputs. Highlight an item and press to access it.

To add a channel, photo, music, or external input to Favorites, tune to it and press

OPTIONS, then select Add to Favorites.See the Operating Instructions Manual for more details on this feature.