3-212-598-14(1)

LCD Digital Color TV

Operating Instructions

KDL-40W3000
KDL-46W3000
KDL-52W3000

2007 Sony Corporation

Owners 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.

WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not expose this TV to rain or moisture.

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

ATTENTION
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE,
NE PAS OUVRIR

PRECAUCION
RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO
NO ABRIR

This symbol is intended to alert

the user to the presence of
uninsulated dangerous voltage
within the TVs enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock
to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the TV.
The TV shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on the TV.

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-40W3000/KDL-46W3000/
KDL-52W3000
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 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:
s Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
s Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
s Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
s 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
s Operate the TV only on 120 - 240 V AC.
s Use the AC power cord specified by Sony
and suitable for the voltage where you use
it.
s 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.
s 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.
s If you will not be using the TV for several
days, disconnect the power by pulling the
plug itself. Never pull on the cord.
s For details concerning safety precautions,
see Important Safety Instructions on
page 4.

Installing
s The TV should be installed near an easily
accessible power outlet.
s To prevent internal heat buildup, do not
block the ventilation openings.
s Do not install the TV in a hot or humid
place, or in a place subject to excessive
dust or mechanical vibration.
s Avoid operating the TV at temperatures
below 41F (5C).
s 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.
s 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-40W3000 KDL-46W3000 KDL-52W3000
Sony Wall-Mount
Bracket Mode No.
Sony TV-Stand
Model No.

SU-WL500
RHT-G800
SU-FL300M

SU-FL300M SU-FL300L
SU-FL300L

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 dealers 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.

Trademark Information
Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing
LLC.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Blu-ray Disc is a trademark.
BRAVIA and
, S-Force,
BRAVIA Theatre Sync, , DMex and x.v.
Color are trademarks or registered marks of
Sony Corporation.
XMB and xross media bar are the
trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony
Computer Entertainment Inc.
PLAYSTATION is a registered trademark
and PS3 is a trademark of Sony Computer
Entertainment Inc.
Adobe is a registered trademark or a trademark
of Adobe Systems Incorporated in United
States and/or other countries.

Contents
Important Safety Instructions ............................4

Welcome to the World of BRAVIA

The Four Steps to Full HD Experience: Set,
Sound, Source, and Setup ............................8
Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio.......................8
TV Home Menu: XMB (XrossMediaBar)..........9

Getting Started
1. Installing the TV.............................................10
Preventing the TV from Toppling Over .........10
Preparation for Wall-Mounting......................10
2. Locating Inputs and Outputs .......................11
Left Side .......................................................11
Rear..............................................................12
3. Connecting the TV.........................................14
Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna
System ......................................................14
Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna
System ......................................................14
HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box....................14
PC.................................................................16
Other Equipment ..........................................17
Using HDMI Control for BRAVIA Theatre
Sync.......................................................18
Bundling the Connecting Cables ..................18
4. Setting Up the Channel List
Initial Setup ...............................................19

Using the TV Features

Remote Control and TV Controls/
Indicators .....................................................20
Inserting Batteries into the Remote
Control.......................................................20
Remote Control and TV Controls .................20
Indicators ......................................................25
Programming the Remote Control...................26
Operating Sony Brand Video Equipment......26

Quick Setup Guide (separate volume)

Provides a variety of optional equipment
connection diagrams.

Programming Non-Sony Video

Equipment .................................................26
Using Other Equipment with Your Remote
Control..........................................................28
Using P&P and PIP Features............................31
To Display the Sub Window .........................31
To Change Inputs or Channels in the
Window .....................................................31
To Change the Window Size of P&P............31
To Exit from P&P and PIP ............................31

Using the Menus

Adjusting TV Settings .................................32
Watching TV.................................................32
Accessing the Equipment Connected to
Your TV.........................................................32
Navigating through TV Home Menu on
XMB ............................................................33
TV Setting Description......................................34
Product Support......................................34
Clock/Timers Settings.............................34
Picture Settings ......................................34
Sound Settings .......................................36
Screen Settings ......................................37
Video Options Settings ...........................38
Audio Options Settings ...........................39
Channel Settings ....................................40
Closed Captions (CC) Settings...............41
Parental Lock Settings............................41
External Inputs Settings..........................44
HDMI Settings ........................................44
General Settings..................................... 45
Initial Setup.............................................45
CC

Other Information
Troubleshooting ................................................ 46
Specifications ....................................................49
Index ...................................................................51

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Important
Safety
Instructions
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Read these instructions.

Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.

USE
AC power cord
Observe the followings to prevent the AC power cord from being
damaged. If the AC power cord is damaged, it may result in a fire or an
electric shock. Stop using it and ask your dealer or Sony service center to
exchange it.
s Do not place the TV where the power cord is subject to wear or abuse.
s Do not pinch, bend, or twist the cord excessively. The core lines may
be bared and cut, causing a short-circuit, and resulting in a fire or an
electric shock.
s Do not convert or damage the power cord.
s Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the
power cord.
s Do not move the TV with the power cord
plugged in.
s Keep the power cord away from heat sources.
s When you disconnect the AC power cord,
disconnect it from the wall outlet first.
s Be sure to grasp the plug when disconnecting the power cord. Do not
pull the power cord.
s Do not use the supplied AC power cord on any other equipment.
s Use only an original Sony AC power cord, not other brands.

Wall outlet
The TV set with a three-wire grounding type AC
power cord plug must be connected to an AC power
socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
Do not use a poor fitting outlet.
Insert the plug fully into the outlet. If it is loose, it may
cause arcing and result in a fire.
Contact your electrician to have the outlet changed.

Wiring
When connecting cables, be sure to unplug the AC power cord for your
safety.
Take care not to catch your feet on the cables. It may damage the TV set.

Electric shock
Do not touch the AC power cord or the TV with a
wet hand. If you plug/unplug the AC power cord
from the TV with a wet hand, it may cause electric
shock.

Lightning storms
For added protection for this TV during a
lightning storm, or when it is left unattended
and unused for long periods of time, unplug
it from the wall outlet and disconnect the
antenna. This will prevent damage to the TV
due to lightning and power line surges.

When not in use

If you will not be using the TV set for several days, the TV set should be
disconnected from the AC power outlet for environmental and safety
reasons. The TV set is not disconnected from the AC power source when
the TV set is switched off. To disconnect the TV set completely, pull the
plug from the AC power outlet.

Overloading
This TV set is designed to operate on a
120 - 240 V AC supply only. Take care not to
connect too many appliances to the same AC
power outlet as this could result in a fire or an
electric shock.

Optional equipment
Do not install optional equipment too close to the TV set. Picture
distortion and/or noisy sound may occur if the TV set is positioned in
close proximity to any equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation.

Small accessories

MAGNETIC INFLUENCE

Keep small accessories out of childrens reach.

This TV contains a strong magnet in the speaker unit that generates a

magnetic field. Keep any items susceptible to magnetic fields away from
the speaker.

ANTENNAS
Outdoor antenna grounding

SOUND

If an outdoor antenna is installed, follow the precautions below. An

outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead
power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can come
in contact with such power lines or circuits.

If a snapping or popping sound from the TV is

continuous or frequent while the TV is operating,
unplug the TV and consult your dealer or service
technician. It is normal for some TVs to make
occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on or off.

WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM,

EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM
CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT
WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL.
Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection
against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
Section 810 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) in the U.S.A. and
Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada provides
information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting
structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size
of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection
to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

Antenna grounding according to the National

Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70

CARRYING THE TV
Carry the TV in the specified manner
To avoid dropping the TV and causing serious injury, be sure to follow
these guidelines:
s Before carrying the TV, disconnect all cables.
s Carrying the large size TV requires two or more people.
s When you carry the TV, place your hand as illustrated and hold it
securely. Do not put stress on the LCD panel.
s When carrying the TV, do not subject it to shocks or vibration, or
excessive force.

Antenna lead-in wire

Ground clamps
Antenna discharge unit
(NEC Section 810-20)
Electric service
equipment

NEC: National Electrical Code

Grounding conductors
(NEC Section 810-21)
Ground clamps
Power service grounding
electrode system
(NEC Art 250 Part H)

s When lifting or moving the TV, hold it firmly from the bottom. Place
your palm directly underneath but do not squeeze the panels speaker
grill area.

BATTERIES
s Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
s Do not short circuit, disassemble or overheat the batteries.
s Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only
with the same or equivalent type.

Disposal of used batteries

To preserve our environment, dispose of used batteries according to your
local laws or regulations.

CLEANING
Cleaning the AC power plug
Unplug the AC power plug and clean it regularly.
If the plug is covered with dust and it picks up
moisture, its insulation may deteriorate and result
in a fire.

Cleaning the screen surface/

cabinet of the TV set
Unplug the AC power cord when cleaning this
TV. If not, it may result in electric shock. Clean
the cabinet of the TV with a dry soft cloth. To
remove dust from the screen, wipe it gently with a soft cloth. Stubborn
stains may be removed with a cloth slightly dampened with a solution of
mild soap and warm water. Never use strong solvents such as thinner or
benzine for cleaning. If using a chemically pretreated cloth, please follow
the instruction provided on the package. The ventilation holes can
accumulate dust over time. To ensure proper ventilation, we recommend
removing the dust periodically (once a month) using a vacuum cleaner.

(Continued)

VENTILATION

Objects and ventilation holes

The slots and openings in the TV are provided for necessary ventilation.
To ensure reliable operation of the TV and to protect it from overheating,
these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered.

Never push objects of any kind into the TV through the

cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage
points or short out parts that could result in a fire or an
electric shock. Do not place any objects on the TV.

Unless proper ventilation is provided, the TV may

gather dust and get dirty. For proper ventilation,
observe the following:

MOISTURE

s Do not install the TV face up, down or sideways.

s Do not install the TV turned over or upside
down.
s Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth
or other materials.

Moisture and flammable objects

s The TV must not be exposed to dripping or splashing. Do not place
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the TV.
s Do not use power-line operated TV sets near
water for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a
wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
It may result in a fire or an electric shock.

s Never block the slots and openings by

placing the TV on a bed, sofa, rug or other
similar surface.

s Do not let this TV get wet. Never spill liquid

of any kind on the TV. If any liquid or solid
object does fall through, do not operate the
TV. It may result in electric shock or damage
to the TV. Have it checked immediately by
qualified personnel.
s To prevent fire, keep flammable objects or open
flame (e.g. candles) away from the TV.

s Never place the TV in a confined space, such as

a bookcase or built-in cabinet, unless proper
ventilation is provided.

INSTALLATION
Leave some space around the TV set as shown below.
Otherwise, air-circulation may be inadequate and cause
overheating, which may cause a fire or damage to the TV set.
Installed on the wall

11 7/ 8 inches
(30 cm)

Wall mount installation requires the use of a

Wall-Mount Bracket. When installing or
removing the TV, using the Wall-Mount
Bracket, be sure to use qualified contractors.
If not properly secured during installation or
removal from the Wall-Mount Bracket, the
TV may fall and cause serious injury.

Optional wall mount

4 inches
(10 cm)

Observe the following when installing the TV using a Wall-Mount

Bracket.

4 inches
(10 cm)

4 inches (10 cm)

Installed with stand

Leave at least this space

around the set.

11 7 /8 inches
(30 cm)

s Be sure to follow the operating instructions supplied with the

Wall-Mount Bracket when installing the TV.
s Be sure to attach the brackets supplied with the Wall-Mount Bracket.
s Do not hang the TV from the ceiling. It may fall and cause serious
injury.

Placement
The TV should be installed near an easily accessible AC power outlet.
2 3 /8 inches

4 inches
(10 cm)

4 inches
(10 cm)

(6 cm)

Observe the following in placing the TV. Otherwise

the TV may fall from the stand or wall mount, causing
damage or serious injury.
s Place the TV on a stable, level surface.
s Do not hang anything on the TV. Do not allow
children to climb on the TV.

Leave at least this space around the set.

Never install the TV set as follows:
Air circulation is blocked.

Wall

Air circulation is blocked.

Wall

Do not install the TV in places subject to extreme temperature, such as in

direct sunlight, near a radiator, or heating vent. If the TV is exposed to
extreme temperature, the TV may overheat and cause deformation of the
enclosure or cause the TV to malfunction. Do not install the TV in a place
exposed to direct air conditioning. If the TV is installed in such a location,
moisture may condense inside and may cause a malfunction.
s Never place the TV in hot, oily, humid or
excessively dusty places.
s Do not install the TV where insects may
enter.
s Do not install the TV where it may be
exposed to mechanical vibration.

s Do not install the TV in a location where it may protrude, such as on

or behind a pillar, or where you might bump your head on it.
Otherwise, it may result in injury.

Broken pieces

Preventing the TV from toppling over

Do not throw anything at the TV.

The screen glass may break by the impact and
cause serious injury.

Take measures to prevent the TV from toppling over and causing injury.
To prevent the TV from toppling over, secure the TV to a wall or stand.

If the surface of the TV cracks, do not touch it until

you have unplugged the AC power cord.

Placement for viewing

Otherwise electric shock may result.

It is recommended to watch the TV at a distance of 3 - 7 times that of the

screen height, and in moderate brightness. Watching the TV for too long
or in a dark room may cause eye fatigue. To obtain a clear picture, do not
expose the screen to direct illumination or direct sunlight. If possible, use
spot lighting directed down from the ceiling.

Handling of broken glass and liquid crystal

leakage

Outdoor use
Do not install this TV outdoors. If the TV is exposed to
rain, it may result in a fire or an electric shock. Do not
expose the TV to direct sunlight, it may heat up and
become damaged.

If the LCD panel gets damaged, crystalline liquid leakage may occur, or
scattered broken glass may result. Do not touch broken glass or
crystalline liquid which is toxic, with bare hands as cuts, poisoning or
skin irritation may occur. Also, do not let glass fragments or leaked
crystalline liquid get into your eyes or mouth. Should either contact your
eyes or mouth, rinse the contacted area thoroughly with water and consult
your doctor.

Vehicle, ships and other vessels

SERVICING

Do not install this TV in a vehicle.

Do not attempt to service the TV yourself since opening

the cabinet may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.

Bumping of the vehicle may cause the TV to fall down

and cause injury.
Do not install this TV in a ship or vessel. If the TV is
exposed to seawater, it may cause a fire or damage the
TV.

Medical institutions
Do not place this TV in a place where medical
equipment is in use.
It may cause a malfunction of medical equipment.

Replacement parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician certifies in writing that he/she has
used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer
that have the same characteristics as the original parts.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in a fire, an
electric shock or other hazards.

Safety check

VOLUME ADJUSTMENT
s Adjust the volume so as not to trouble your neighbors. Sound carries
very easily at night. Therefore, closing the windows or using
headphones is suggested.
s When using headphones, adjust the volume so as to avoid excessive
levels, as hearing damage may result.

LCD SCREEN
s Although the LCD screen is made with high-precision technology
and has effective pixels of 99.99% or more, black dots or bright
points of light (red, blue, or green) may appear constantly on the LCD
screen. This is a structural property of the LCD panel and is not a
malfunction.
s The LCD screen is made with high-precision technology and to
achieve a high level of performance and picture quality, this TVs
backlight setting is set to maximize the brightness of the TV.
However, uneven brightness may be observed when the LCD TV is
viewed in a dark ambient without an input source or a blank screen.
This condition is normal and not a malfunction of the TV. Changing
the Picture mode, Backlight setting, enabling the Light Sensor, or
turning on the Power management will improve this condition.
s Do not expose the LCD screen surface to direct sunlight. Doing so
may damage the LCD panel.
s Do not push or scratch the LCD screen, or place objects on top of the
TV. The image may be uneven or the LCD panel may be damaged.
s If the TV is used in a cold place, a smear may occur in the picture or
the picture may become dark. This does not indicate a failure. These
phenomena improve as the temperature rises.
s Ghosting may occur when still pictures are displayed continuously. It
should disappear after a few moments.
s The screen and cabinet get warm when the TV is in use. This is not a
malfunction.
s Avoid spraying insect repellent with volatile material on the screen.
s Avoid prolonged contact with rubber or plastic material.

Upon completion of any service or repairs to the TV,

ask the service technician to perform routine safety
checks (as specified by the manufacturer) to determine
that the TV is in safe operating condition, and to so
certify. Ask a qualified service technician to dispose of the TV.

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
(http://www.eiae.org).

Welcome to the World of BRAVIA

Thank you for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA 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 full 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: http://www.sony.com/HDTV

The Four Steps to Full 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 1080 HD
signals. When you compare a high-definition signal to a standard analog signal, you will notice
a big difference. The 1080 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). HDTV uses a wider screen than conventional standarddefinition 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 and
maintains 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.

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You can use the Wide Mode function of the TV to adjust the 4:3 image to fit the entire screen (see pages 23, 37
and 38).

TV Home Menu: XMB (XrossMediaBar)

The XMB is a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on the TV screen. The
XMB is an easy way to select programming and adjust settings on your BRAVIA TV. Press the
HOME button on your remote control to access the XMB.

Product Support
Clock/Timers

Media
Category
Bar

Settings

Sound
Screen
Video Options
TV

Category Object Bar

From the horizontal Media Category Bar you can control:

Settings: timer, picture, sound, screen and other options (see page 34 for customization
options).
TV Channels: available channels are displayed on the vertical Category Object Bar.
External Inputs: cable, satellite, VCR, DVD players or other inputs can also be selected
from the Category Object Bar for the External Inputs.

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This manual is for the 40, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-W Series models with screen size measured diagonally.

Getting Started
1. Installing the TV

Preparation for Wall-Mounting

Preventing the TV from Toppling Over

Table-Top
Stand

TV
stand

This TV can be installed on a wall by using a WallMount Bracket (sold separately). Before mounting
the TV on a wall, the Table-Top Stand must be
removed from the TV.
Follow the simple steps below to remove the
Table-Top Stand:

1 Disconnect all the cables from the TV.

2 Start removing the screws behind the TV (See
illustration below). Do not remove any other
screws from the TV.

3 Secure the Mounting Hook to the rear of the

TV.

4 Adjust the angle of the Mounting Hook.

5 When screws are removed, lift the TV off the
stand. Make sure that you carry out this task
with at least two people. Do not attempt to lift
the TV by yourself.

~
1

1 Screw the support belt (supplied) to the TV

stand with a wood screw (supplied).

2 Attach the support belt to the Table-Top Stand

with the securing screw (supplied) using a
coin, etc.

3 Adjust the length by pulling the support belt

toward you while holding the Table-Top
Stand.

~
Be sure to take measures to prevent the TV from
toppling over and causing injury.
The supplied wood screw may not be used depending
on the type of TV stand. In this case, or when the
securing strength is not enough, use commercial
screws 1/8 to 3/16 inch (3 to 4 mm) diameter to fit to the
TV stand. Consult your dealer about the types of
screw(s).

10

Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any reason

other than to wall-mount the TV.
When using an electric screwdriver, set the torque
setting to approximately 2 Nm {20 Kgfcm}.
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 small
children.
For bracket installation, refer to the supplied Installing
the Wall-Mount Bracket and the instruction guide
provided by the Wall-Mount Bracket model for your
TV. Sufficient expertise is required in installing this
TV, especially to determine the strength of the wall for
withstanding the TVs weight.
For product protection and safety reasons, Sony
strongly recommends that you use the Wall-Mount
Bracket model designed for your TV and that the
wall-mounting of your TV is performed by a Sony
dealer or licensed contractor.

2. Locating Inputs and Outputs

Left Side
Getting Started

1
VIDEO IN
2

VIDEO

L(MONO)

2
AUDIO
R

IN

Item

Description

1 Headphone jack

Connects to your headphones. If your headphones do not match the jack, use a suitable
plug adapter (not supplied).

~
While headphones are connected, the TV speakers are muted.
2 VIDEO IN 2
Connects to the composite video and audio output jacks on your camcorder or other
VIDEO/R-AUDIO- video equipment such as a VCR or video game equipment.
L (MONO)

If you have mono equipment, connect its audio output jack to the TVs L (MONO)
audio input jack.
3 HDMI IN 2
HDMI

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital

audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment,
such as a set-top box, DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player, A/V receiver as well as PC.
HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus digital audio.

~
HDMI connection is necessary to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p and 1080/24p
formats. Note that this TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of 1,920 dots
1,080 lines.
Be sure to use only an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo.
When HDMI control compatible equipment is connected, communication with the
connected equipment is supported. Refer to page 44 to set up this communication.
When connecting a HDMI control compatible audio system with HDMI jack, be sure to
also connect to the OPTICAL OUT jack.

11

Rear
1

PC IN

IN

RGB

AUDIO

AUDIO
R

S VIDEO

PB

VIDEO

PR

DMeX/SERVICE
DIGITAL
OUT
(OPTICAL)

(MONO)

AUDIO

AUDIO

AUDIO

VIDEO IN

COMPONENT IN
(1080p/1080i/
720p/480p/480i)

AUDIO OUT
(VAR/FIX)

q;
VHF/UHF/CABLE

qa

Item

Description

1 PC IN
(RGB/AUDIO)

Connects to a personal computers video output connector using a HD15-HD15 cable

with ferrite core (analog RGB, not supplied). Can also be connected to other analog RGB
equipment.
See PC Input Signal Reference Chart on page 16 for the signals that can be displayed.

~
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 with ferrite core.
If the picture is noisy, flickering or not clear, adjust Phase and Pitch of Screen
settings on page 38.

12

Description

2 HDMI IN 1
HDMI/
R-AUDIO-L

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital

audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment,
such as a set-top box, DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player, A/V receiver as well as PC.
HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus digital audio.

3 HDMI IN 3
HDMI

If the equipment has a DVI jack and not an HDMI jack, connect the DVI jack to the
HDMI IN 1 (with DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter) jack, and connect the audio jack to the
AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of HDMI IN 1.

DVI-to-HDMI cable
Audio cable
DVI-to-HDMI adapter

~
HDMI connection is necessary to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p and 1080/24p
formats. Note that this TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of 1,920 dots
1,080 lines.
Be sure to use only an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo.
When HDMI control compatible equipment is connected, communication with the
connected equipment is supported. Refer to page 44 to set up this communication.
When connecting a HDMI control compatible audio system with HDMI jack, be sure to
also connect to the OPTICAL OUT jack.
4 VIDEO IN 1
S VIDEO

Connects to the S VIDEO output jack of your VCR or other video equipment that has
S VIDEO. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than composite video (5) connection.
If both composite video and S VIDEO are connected, S VIDEO signal has priority.

Connects to the composite video and audio output jacks on your A/V equipment such as
5 VIDEO IN 1/3
VIDEO/L(MONO)- a VCR or other video equipment. A third composite video and audio (VIDEO IN 2) is
AUDIO-R
located on the left side of the TV.
6 COMPONENT IN
1/2 (1080p/1080i/
720p/480p/480i)/
L-AUDIO-R

Connects to your equipments component video (YPBPR) and audio (L/R) jacks.
Component video provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (4) or the
composite video (5) connection.

~
Component video (YPBPR) connection is necessary to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and
1080p formats. Note that this TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of
1,920 dots 1,080 lines.

7 DMex/ SERVICE

This USB port is for service only unless you are connecting the optional BRAVIA
external module (DMex).

8 DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL)

Connects to the optical audio input of your digital audio equipment that is PCM/Dolby
Digital compatible. Dolby Digital Audio signal from the HDMI input will be output as
PCM.

9 AUDIO OUT
(VAR/FIX)

Connects to the left and right audio input jacks of your analog audio equipment. You can
use these outputs to listen to your TVs audio through your stereo system.

0 AC IN

Connects the supplied AC power cord.

qa VHF/UHF/CABLE

RF input that connects to your Cable or VHF/UHF antenna.

13

Getting Started

Item

3. Connecting the TV

HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box

Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna

System
You can enjoy high-definition and standarddefinition 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).
It is strongly recommended that you connect the
antenna/cable input using the 75-ohm coaxial cable
(not supplied) to receive optimum picture quality. A
300-ohm twin lead cable can be easily affected by
radio frequency interference, resulting in signal
degradation.

You can also enjoy high-definition programming

by subscribing to a high-definition cable service or
a high-definition satellite service. For the best
possible picture, make sure you connect this
equipment to your TV via the HDMI or
component video (with audio) input on the back of
your TV.
Shown with HDMI Connection
Rear of TV
PC IN

IN

RGB

AUDIO

AUDIO
R

Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only)

75-ohm coaxial
cable

Rear of TV

HDMI cable

VHF/UHF/CABLE input
CATV/Satellite
antenna cable

Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna

System
Use an optional A-B RF switch (not supplied) to
switch between the cable and over-the-air antenna
programming, as indicated below.
A-B RF switch
Cable

Antenna

Rear of TV
VHF/UHF/CABLE input

~
Be sure to set the Cable setting to On or Off in the
Channel settings for the type of input signal you
choose (see page 40).

14

HD cable box/
HD satellite box

Shown with DVI Connection

CATV/Satellite
antenna cable
Rear of TV

Getting Started

PC IN

IN

DVI-to-HDMI
cable

RGB

HD cable box/
HD satellite box

AUDIO

AUDIO
R

AUDIO-L
(white)
AUDIO-R
(red)

Audio cable

~
If the equipment has a DVI jack and not an HDMI jack, connect the DVI jack to the HDMI IN 1 (with DVI-to-HDMI
cable or adapter) jack and connect the audio jack to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of HDMI IN 1. For details, see
page 13.

Shown with Component Connection

CATV/Satellite antenna cable
Rear of TV
1

Y
S VIDEO

PB

VIDEO

PR

HD cable box/HD satellite box

DMex/SERVICE
DIGITAL
OUT
(OPTICAL)

(MONO)

AUDIO

AUDIO

AUDIO

R
VIDEO IN

COMPONENT IN
(1080p/1080I/
(1080p/1080i/
720p/480p/480i)
720p/480p/480I)

AUDIO OUT
(VAR/FIX)

AUDIO-R (red)
AUDIO-L (white)
PR (red)

Component video cable

PB (blue)
Y (green)

Audio cable

15

PC
Use the TV as a monitor for your PC.
Shown below with the HD15 to HD15 connection. This TV can also be connected to a PC with DVI or
HDMI output. (Refer to the separate Quick Setup Guide.)
Rear of TV
PC IN

IN

RGB

AUDIO

HD15-HD15
cable (analog
RGB)

AUDIO
R

Audio cable
(stereo mini plugs)

Connect to an HDMI
compatible PC with
an HDMI cable.

~
Connect the PC IN jack to the PC using the HD15HD15 cable with ferrite core (analog RGB, not
supplied) and audio cable (page 12).

If the PC is connected to the TV and no signal has been

input from the PC for more than 30 seconds, the TV
enters the standby mode automatically (page 45).

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
Signals
VGA

Horizontal
frequency (kHz)

Vertical
frequency (Hz)

Standard

Horizontal
(Pixel)

Vertical
(Line)

640

480

31.5

60

VGA

640

480

37.5

75

VESA

720

400

31.5

70

VGA-T

SVGA

800

600

37.9

60

VESA Guidelines

800

600

46.9

75

VESA

XGA

1024

768

48.4

60

VESA Guidelines

1024

768

56.5

70

VESA

1024

768

60.0

75

VESA

1280

768

47.4

60

VESA

1280

768

47.8

60

VESA

1280

768

60.3

75

1360

768

47.7

60

VESA

1280

1024

64.0

60

VESA

1280

1024

80.0

75

VESA

1920

1080

67.5

60

WXGA

SXGA
HDTV

~
This TVs PC input does not support Sync on Green or
Composite Sync.
This TVs PC VGA input does not support interlaced
signals.

16

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.)

Other Equipment
DVD
player

Audio
system

Digital
satellite
receiver

Digital
cable box

Getting Started

Blu-ray
Disc Player/
PS3

Personal
computer

Headphones

Personal
computer

Rear of TV
PC IN

IN

RGB

VIDEO IN
2

VIDEO

AUDIO

L(MONO)

AUDIO
R

AUDIO
R

2
2

Y
S VIDEO

PB

VIDEO

PR

DMex/SERVICE

IN

VHF/UHF/CABLE

DIGITAL
OUT
(OPTICAL)

(MONO)

AUDIO

AUDIO

AUDIO

VIDEO IN

VCR
Game system

COMPONENT IN
(1080p/1080i/
(1080p/1080I/
720p/480p/480I)
720p/480p/480i)

Digital
recorder

AUDIO OUT
(VAR/FIX)

VHF/UHF/CABLE

Analog
Digital audio
audio
equipment
equipment
(A/V Receiver/Home Theater)

Camcorder/
PS3

Camcorder

~
Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting other equipment to your TV.

17

Using HDMI Control for BRAVIA

Theatre Sync
This TV is equipped with BRAVIA Theatre Sync.
The HDMI Control function enables BRAVIA
Theatre Sync to allow communication between
Sony TVs and Sony equipment. Only Sony
equipment with HDMI Control capability is
supported.

Bundling the Connecting Cables

You can bundle the connecting cables as illustrated
below.

To Connect HDMI Control Equipment

Use an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo for
connection. See page 17 or see the HDMI
connection shown in the Quick Setup Guide
provided with the TV documentation.
Setting the HDMI Control
In order for the HDMI Control function to operate,
the TV and other Sony HDMI Control equipment
must be setup. See page 44 on how to turn the
HDMI Control On. For other equipment, refer to
the operating instruction for that equipment.
KDL-40/46W3000

HDMI Control Available with Your TV

Once the supported equipment is connected, the
following operations are available:
Turn off the equipment automatically when
you turn off the TV.

When the connected equipment is turned on

by One-Touch-Play, the TV will automatically
turn on and select the respective HDMI input.

Automatically turn on equipment listed under

the External Inputs on the XMB when
selected, see pages 9 and 32.

When a Sony A/V receiver with BRAVIA Theatre

Sync is connected, the following additional
operations are possible:
Turning on the A/V receiver when the TV is
turned on.

Automatically switching to the audio output of

the A/V receivers attached speakers.

Adjusting the volume and muting of the A/V

receiver with the TVs remote control.

~
The A/V receiver cannot be selected from the XMB.

18

KDL-52W3000

~
Do not bundle the AC power cord with other
connecting cables.
The hook of the cable holder can be opened from
either sides depending on attaching position.

4. Setting Up the Channel List

Initial Setup

Initial Setup

Step 1 of 5

If you accidentally turn off the TV during the Initial

Setup process, the Initial Setup will restart from the
beginning when the TV is turned back on.
The Auto Program may be canceled while the
channels are being scanned. Press RETURN first then
press either B/b on the remote control, highlight Yes
to cancel or No to resume Auto Program.

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.

English
Espaol
Franais

After you finish connecting the TV, you can run

Initial Setup to create a list of available analog
and digital channels if you have connected an
antenna or cable directly to the TVs VHF/UHF/
CABLE input.
You will be prompted to select the language of
your choice to be used for all the on-screen
settings.
Use the remote control to navigate through the
Initial Setup:
V/v button:
Allows you to highlight options
where applicable.

To Run Initial Setup Again or Auto

Program at a Later Time
Select the Initial Setup feature from the XMB
or refer to the Initial Setup described on page 45.
To run Auto Program, see page 40.
To Add Digital Channels
Use the Add Digital Channels feature as
described on page 40. (Useful for antenna
installations.)
To Display the Picture in Your Preferred
Aspect Ratio
Select the proper Wide Mode as described on
pages 37 and 38.
You may want to set up convenient features such
as Favorites (see page 21), Show/Hide
Channels (page 40), Edit Channel Labels
(page 40) when Auto Program is completed.

button:
Allows you to select the
highlighted option and advance
to the next screen.

B button:
Allows you to move back to the
previous screen.

b button:
Allows you to move to the next
screen.

Follow the help text provided on the screen to run

Auto Program with the connected signal source
or select Skip to skip the Auto Program if you
are receiving channels from a cable box or satellite
receiver and the VHF/UHF/CABLE input is not
connected. The Auto Program will scan for
available channels. When the Auto Program is
completed, the TV will display how many analog
and digital channels are found.

19

Getting Started

The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn

on the TV for the first time.

Using the TV Features

Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators
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.

Push and slide

to open.

Remote Control and TV Controls

1
2

Buttons located at the top of the TV will operate the same as these buttons on the
remote control.

3
HOM

~
The 5 button, PLAY and CH + have a tactile dot. Use them as a reference
when operating the TV.
Button

Description

1 DISPLAY

Press once to display the information pertaining to the

channel and/or program when available. The OSD (On Screen
Display) will time out in a few seconds or press again to
immediately turn off the display. You can also set the display
to show minimal information. See Info Banner on page 45.

2 LIGHT

Press to illuminate the buttons on the remote control so that

you can control them easily even if the room is dark.

3 FUNCTION The FUNCTION button indicator lights up momentarily

Buttons
when pressed to show which external equipment the remote
control is operating. You must first press one of these
FUNCTION buttons to operate the corresponding equipment.
See page 26 for programming the remote control.
4 0-9 ENT

20

Press 0-9 to select a channel; the channel changes after two

seconds. Press ENT to change channels immediately.

Button

Description

Use with 0-9 and ENT to select digital channels.

For example, to enter 2.1, press 2 ,
, 1 and ENT.

6 FREEZE

Press once to display a frozen image with the current program

in a window. Press again to return to the current program.
Freeze
Current
program

~
With the Freeze feature active, some features are unavailable.
While the Freeze feature is active, pressing HOME will
deactivate Freeze and display the XMB.

5
6
7
8
9
0
qa

7 CC
8 DMex

9 SOUND

0 FAVORITES

Press to turn on and off Closed Captions (CC). To change

or customize CC Display, see page 41.
Press to access features in the optional BRAVIA external
module. See your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for more
information. The module may not be available in your region.
Press to cycle through different sound settings: Dynamic for
enhanced treble and bass, Standard for spoken dialog and
Custom to customize the sound settings including the
Sound Booster setting.
Press once to display the stored favorite channel list.
You can store up to 30 channels in your Favorites list.
How to Add to Favorites
While tuned to the channel you want to add to the list, press
OPTIONS and highlight Add to Favorites, then press
.
A confirmation message of Channel added to Favorites will
appear for a few seconds.
How to Remove from Favorites
While tuned to a channel that exists in the Favorites list,
press OPTIONS and highlight Remove from Favorites,
then press
.
A confirmation message of Channel removed from
Favorites will appear for a few seconds.

~
Your Favorites list will be cleared each time you run Auto
Program (see pages 19 and 40 for Auto Program).
qa RETURN

Press to go back to the previous screen or exit from the screen

when displaying menu items and settings.

~
While the P&P or PIP feature is active, pressing RETURN
will exit from the screen (see page 31).

(Continued)

21

Using the TV Features

Frozen
picture

Button

ql
w;

wa

qs

qs BD, DVD
or STB
Operating
Buttons

When FUNCTION is switched on BD (Blu-ray Disc), DVD

or STB, these buttons operate the video equipment you have
programmed into the remote control. For details, see Using
Other Equipment with Your Remote Control on page 28.
&m PREV: Press to replay the current program from the
previous chapter mark (if any) or from the beginning of the live
TV cache.
REPLAY: Press to replay the current program for a set
period of time.
ADVANCE: Press to advance forward a set period of
time when playing back a recorded program.
M& NEXT: Press to advance forward to the next chapter mark
(if any) or to live TV when playing back a recorded program.
m (fast reverse): Press to play a program in fast rewind
mode.
H PLAY: Press to play a program at a normal speed.
M (fast forward): Press to play a program in fast forward
mode.
X PAUSE: Press to pause playback.
x STOP: Press to stop the playback of a recorded program.
qd THEATER Press to turn on and off 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 17 for details).
qf MUTING

Press to mute the sound. Press again or press VOL + to restore

the sound.

qg VOL +/

Press to adjust the volume.

qd
qf
qg
qh
qj
qk

qh DVR/VCR z REC: Press to record. Pressing this button alone starts the
Record
recording process.
Buttons
X REC PAUSE: Press to pause the recording.
x REC STOP: Press to stop the recording.
Press to display the top menu of the BD/DVD disc.
qj BD/DVD
TOP MENU
qk BD/DVD
MENU

ql POWER
w; TV
POWER
wa SLEEP

22

Description

Press to display the BD/DVD disc menu.

~
For further information, refer to the operating manual of the
connected equipment.
Press to turn on and off the external equipment selected from
the FUNCTION buttons 3.
Press to turn on and off the TV.
Press repeatedly until the TV displays the time in minutes
(Off, 15min, 30min, 45min, 60min, 90min or 120min)
that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off. To
cancel Sleep Timer, press SLEEP repeatedly until Off
appears.

Button

Description

ws JUMP

Press to jump back and forth between two channels. The TV

alternates between the current channel and the last channel
that was selected.
JUMP

wd WIDE

JUMP

Changing the Wide Screen Mode

ws
wd

(For PC timing, see below)

4:3 Original source
Standard-definition source

16:9 Original source

High-definition source

m
Wide Zoom

m
Wide Zoom

Normal

Normal

Full

Full

Zoom

Zoom

Changing the Wide Screen Mode for PC Timing

Incoming PC signal

Incoming PC signal

800 600

1280 768

m
Normal

m
Normal

Full 1

Full 1

Full 2

Full 2

(Continued)

23

Using the TV Features

Press repeatedly to step through the Wide Mode settings:

Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. The Wide Mode
settings can be also accessed in the Screen settings (see page
37).

Button

Description

wf PICTURE

Press repeatedly to cycle through the available picture modes:

Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Photo, Custom. (Available
options depend on the current mode.) The picture modes can
also be accessed in the Picture settings. For details, see
Picture settings on page 34.

wg INPUT

Press to display the list of External Inputs and TV mode.

Press repeatedly to toggle through the inputs.

~
Inputs can be changed by pressing V/v and
while the list
of External Inputs is displayed.
See page 44 on setting up the External Inputs labels,
including the Skip feature.

wf

wh V/v/B/b

wg

wj OPTIONS

wh
wj

Press V/v/B/b to move the on-screen cursor. Press

to
select/confirm an item.
Press to display a list of convenient functions and menu
shortcuts. The option menu items vary based on input and
content.
Menu Item
Picture
Sound
P&P or PIP
Exit P&P or Exit PIP
Speakers
Audio Swap
Add to Favorites/
Remove from Favorites
MTS
Alternate Audio
Digital Rating
Screen

wk

wl

e;

Reference Page
See page 34
See page 36
See page 31
See page 31
See page 39
See page 31
See page 21
See page 39
See page 40
See page 42
See page 37

wk HOME

Detailed information of digital rating will appear if Digital

Rating is selected when an icon to inform you the digital
rating information appears.
Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB to access the TV
Home Menu items such as the TV Settings, TV channels and
External Inputs list (see pages 9 and 32).
Product Support
Clock/Timers

Sound
Screen
Video Options
TV

24

wl CH +/

Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through

channels, press and hold down either +/.

e; F1/F2

Press to select the function of connected components. For

details, see Using Other Equipment with Your Remote
Control on page 28.

Indicators

PIC OFF/TIMER

STANDBY

POWER

Using the TV Features

Item

Description

1 Speaker

Outputs the audio signal.

2 PIC OFF/
TIMER LED

Lights up in green when the Picture Off feature is activated. Lights up in orange when
the timer is set. When the timer is set, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is turned
off. For details, see page 34.

3 STANDBY LED

Lights up in red when your TV is in PC standby mode. If the LED blinks in red
continuously, this may indicate the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information
on the back cover).

4 POWER LED

Lights up in green when the TV is turned on.

5 (IR) Infrared
Receiver/Light
Sensor

Receives IR signals from the remote control.

Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see page 45 for
details). Do not put anything near the sensor, as its function may be affected.

25

Programming the Remote

Control

4 Press

while the FUNCTION button is lit.

If programmed correctly, the selected

FUNCTION button blinks twice. If not it
blinks five times.
To Confirm the Programming
If you can turn on and off the equipment by
pressing the green
button, then the
programming is complete. If not, try the next code
listed.
POWER

2
4

Operating Sony Brand Video

Equipment
The remote control is preset as below so that you
do not need to program the remote control.
Sony Equipment

BD

Programmable Code Number

101 (Sony Blu-ray Disc Player)

DVD

751 (Sony DVD Player)

STB

801 (Sony Satellite Receiver)

Programming Non-Sony Video

Equipment
Follow the steps below to program your TVs
remote control.

1 In the space provided below, write down the

three-digit code of your equipment found on
the Manufacturers Codes List on page 27.
If more than one code is listed, try entering
the code listed first.
Code No.

2 Press and hold

,
or
and
simultaneously to light the FUNCTION
button.

3 Enter the three-digit code using

- while
the selected button is lit. If the code is not
entered within 10 seconds, you must repeat
step 2.

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In some cases, you may not be able to program your

remote control. If this is the case, use your equipments
own remote control.
Any one of the FUNCTION buttons can be
programmed to operate other equipment regardless of
the labeling. For example, if programmed with the
correct code,
can operate DVD/VCR combo
equipment. This is useful if your equipment does not
match the labeled buttons available. Make note of your
equipments programmed button.

Manufacturers Codes

VCRs

DVD Players

Manufacturer
Sony
Code
751, 763
755
758
756
757
761
759
753
757
752, 778
755
758
754
760, 762

DVD/VCR Combo Units

Manufacturer
Sony
Broksonic
JVC
Panasonic
Samsung
Toshiba
Zenith

Code
767
776
775
777
774
773
768

HDD/DVD Combo Units

Manufacturer
Sony

Code
770, 771, 772

DVD Changers
Manufacturer
Sony
Panasonic

Code
765
766

DVR
Manufacturer
Sony
DirecTV
Samsung

Code
901
902, 903
902, 903

Blu-ray Disc Player (BD)

Manufacturer
Sony

Code
101, 102, 103

5.1ch DVD AV System

Manufacturer
Sony (DAV)

Code
601, 602, 603, 604

AV Receivers
Manufacturer
Sony

Code
764

Sony DV
Admiral
(M. Ward)
Aiwa*
Audio Dynamic
Broksonic
Canon
Citizen
Craig
Curtis Mathes
Daewoo
DBX
Dimensia
Emerson

338, 344
314, 337
317, 319
308, 309
332
302, 332
304, 309, 338
309, 312, 341
314, 336, 337
304
316, 317, 318, 319,
320, 341
Fisher
330, 335
Funai
338
General Electric 304, 309, 329
Go Video
322, 339, 340
Goldstar
332
Hitachi
304, 305, 306, 338
Instant Replay
308, 309
JC Penney
304, 305, 309,314,
330, 336, 337
JVC
314, 336, 337, 345,
346, 347
Kenwood
314, 332, 336, 337
LG
332
LXI (SEARS)
305, 330, 332, 335,
338
Magnavox
308, 309, 310
Marantz
314, 336, 337
Marta
332
Memorex
309, 335
Minolta
304, 305
Mitsubishi/MGA 323, 324, 325, 326
Multitech
321, 325, 338
NEC
314, 336, 337
Olympic
308, 309
Optimus
327
Orion
317
Panasonic
306, 307, 308, 309
Pentax
304, 305
Philco
308, 309
Philips
308, 309, 310
Pioneer
308
Quasar
306, 308, 309
RCA/PROSCAN 304, 305, 308, 309,
310, 311, 312, 313,
329
Realistic
309, 324, 328, 330,
335, 338
Sansui
314
Samsung
313, 321, 322
Sanyo
330, 335
Scott
312, 313, 321, 323,
324, 325, 326, 335
Sharp
327, 328

Manufacturer
Signature 2000
(M. Ward)
SV2000
Sylvania
Symphonic
Tashiro
Tatung
Teac
Technics
Toshiba
Wards
Yamaha
Zenith

Code
327, 338
338
308, 309, 310, 338
338
332
314, 336, 337
314, 336, 337, 338
308, 309
311, 312
327, 328, 331, 332,
335
314, 330, 336, 337
331

Cable Boxes
Manufacturer
Sony
Hamlin/Regal

Code
230
222, 223, 224, 225,
226
Jerrold/
201, 202, 203, 204,
General Inst./
205, 206, 207, 208,
Motorola
218, 222
Oak
227, 228, 229
Panasonic
219, 220, 221
Pioneer
211, 214, 215
Scientific Atlanta 209, 210, 211
Tocom
216, 217
Zenith
212, 213

Satellite Receivers
Manufacturer
Sony
DirecTV
Dish Network
Echostar
General Electric
Hitachi
Hughes
Humax
JVC
LG
Mitsubishi
Panasonic
Philips
RCA/PROSCAN
Toshiba
Samsung

Code
801
902, 903
810
810
802
805
804
902, 903
810
902, 903
809
803
811, 902, 903
802, 808, 902, 903
806, 807
812, 902, 903

* If an Aiwa VCR does not work even

though you enter the code for Aiwa,
enter the code for Sony instead.

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Using the TV Features

Manufacturer
Sony
General Electric/
RCA
Hitachi
JVC
Magnavox
Mitsubishi
Oritron
Panasonic
Philips
Pioneer
RCA/PROSCAN
Samsung
Toshiba
Zenith

Code
301, 302, 303
(VHS, 8mm, Beta)
348
327

Using Other Equipment with

Your Remote Control
Make sure that the equipment is programmed on
the remote control (page 26).
Press INPUT repeatedly until you see the video
input on the screen for your connected equipment.
Remote control tips are provided below.

~
Some functions cannot be operated depending on the
equipment. In that case, operate by the remote control
supplied with the equipment.
Cable Box
To Do This ...

Press ...

Activate the remote control to operate

STB (FUNCTION)
the cable box
Turn on/off

POWER

Select a channel

0-9, ENT

Change channels

CH +/

Back to previous channel

JUMP

Satellite Receiver
To Do This ...

To Do This ...

Press ...

Stop

Fast forward

Rewind the tape

Pause

X (press again to resume

normal playback)

DVD Player or DVD Changer

To Do This ...

Activate the remote control to operate

DVD (FUNCTION)
the DVD
Turn on/off

POWER

If you have a DVD changer, to skip

disc

F1

Play

Stop

Pause

X (press again to resume

normal playback)

Step through different

tracks of the disc

m to fast reverse or M to
fast forward the disc when
pressed during playback

Step through different chapters of the

disc

> to step forward or . to

step backward

Select a track directly

0-9, ENT

Display the disc menu or top menu

BD/DVD MENU or TOP

MENU

Press ...

Activate the remote control to operate

STB (FUNCTION)
the satellite receiver

Press ...

Operate the DVD menu

V v B b,

Turn on/off

POWER

Display the system MENU

HOME

Select a channel

0-9, ENT,

Return

RETURN

Change channels

CH +/

Back to previous channel

JUMP

Blu-ray Disc Player (BD)

Display channel number

DISPLAY

To Do This ...

Display SAT Guide

OPTIONS

Display SAT Menu

HOME

Activate the remote control to operate

BD (FUNCTION)
the Blu-ray Disc Player

Move highlight (cursor)

VvBb

Select item

VCR
To Do This ...

Press ...

Activate the remote control to operate STB (FUNCTION)

the VCR
Turn on/off

POWER

INPUT SELECT

INPUT

Select a channel

0-9, ENT

Change channels

CH +/

Record

Play

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Press ...

Turn on/off

POWER

Play

Stop

Pause

X (press again to resume

normal playback)

Step through different tracks of the

disc

m to fast reverse or M to
fast forward the disc when
pressed during playback

Display the POP UP menu (BD)

BD/DVD MENU

Display the disc menu (DVD)

BD/DVD MENU

Display the top menu (BD)

BD/DVD TOP MENU

Display the top menu (DVD)

BD/DVD TOP MENU

Operate the menu

V v B b,

MENU ON/OFF

HOME

To Do This ...

Press ...

To Do This ...

Press ...

Specify the previous chapter/track

Specify the next chapter/track

.
>

INPUT SELECT

INPUT

MENU ON/OFF

HOME

Return to the previous display

RETURN

HDD/DVD Combo Unit

5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV)
To Do This ...
To Do This ...

Press ...

Activate the remote control to operate

DVD (FUNCTION)
the DVD

Press ...

Activate the remote control to operate

DVD (FUNCTION)
the DVD/HDD
POWER

Select the HDD

Select the DVD

F1
F2

Play

Stop

BD/DVD MENU or TOP

MENU

Pause

Select a track directly

0-9, ENT

Search the picture forward or

backward

M or m during playback

Play

Stop

Move highlight (cursor)

and select

V v B b,

Pause

Record

Search the picture forward or

backward

Record stop

M or m during playback
Record pause

Specify the previous chapter/track

Specify the next chapter/track

.
>

Specify the previous chapter/track

Specify the next chapter/track

.
>

Move highlight (cursor)

VvBb

Replay

POWER

Select other equipment connected to

the DAV

F1

Disk skip

F2

Display the disc menu or top menu

Select item
Master volume

Advance
VOL +/, MUTING

DVD/VCR Combo Unit

To Do This ...

Press ...

Activate the remote control to operate

DVD (FUNCTION)
the DVD/VCR
Turn on/off

POWER

Select the DVD

Select the VCR

F1
F2

Display the disc menu or top menu

BD/DVD MENU or TOP

MENU

Play

Stop

Pause

Display the disc menu or top menu

BD/DVD MENU or TOP

MENU

INPUT SELECT

INPUT

MENU ON/OFF

HOME

Search DVD by title or chapter

OPTIONS

Return to the previous display

RETURN

AV Receiver
To Do This ...

Press ...

Activate the remote control to operate

STB (FUNCTION)
the AV Receiver
Turn on/off

POWER

Master volume

VOL +/, MUTING

F1

Search the picture forward or

backward

M or m during playback

Select other input connected to AV

receiver

Move highlight (cursor)

and select (DVD)

V v B b,

DVR

Record (VCR)

To Do This ...

Change channels (VCR)

CH +/ or 0-9, ENT
(using tuner)

Activate the remote control to operate

DVD (FUNCTION)
the DVR

Adjust tracking (VCR)

CH +/
(during tape playback)

Turn on/off

POWER

Play

Index search

Press ...

.>

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Using the TV Features

Turn on/off

Turn on/off

To Do This ...

Press ...

Replay the current program for a set

period of time
Advance forward a set period of time
when playing back a recorded program
Specify the previous chapter mark
Specify the next chapter mark

.
>

Stop

Pause

Record

Open the Favorites List

FAVORITES

Open the Guide

OPTIONS

Open Main menu

HOME

Move highlight (cursor)

VvBb

Select item
Close on-screen display

RETURN

Page +/-

CH+/-

Open the RECORDINGS List

TOP MENU

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Using P&P and PIP Features

This TV comes with the P&P and PIP features
which allow you to view two pictures
simultaneously. P&P (picture and picture)
provides two windows side by side. PIP (picture in
picture) provides PC input signal and TV
channels.

P&P

Main window

Sub window

To swap audio in P&P mode, use the B/b button to

swap the highlight between the main window and sub
window.
To swap audio in PIP mode, press OPTIONS, then
press V/v to highlight Audio Swap.
1080p signal cannot be displayed for Component 1/2
in the sub window in P&P mode.
For compatible PC Timings, refer to the PC Input
Reference Chart (see page 16).

To Change Inputs or Channels in the

Window
Press B/b to highlight the window to change, and
press INPUT to select the input to watch, or press
CH +/ to change channels or enter the channel
number using the 0-9 numeric buttons.

~
PIP

Main window
(PC)

Sub window
(Location of
the sub
window can
be moved by
pressing
V/v/B/b.)

To Display the Sub Window

1 Press OPTIONS to display the OPTIONS

menu while watching one of the following

inputs: TV channels, Video, Component,
HDMI or PC.
Press V/v to highlight P&P or PIP, and press
to display the sub window.

P&P Availability
In main window
In sub window
Video 1/2/3
TV Channel
Component 1/2
(VHF/UHF/
HDMI IN 1/2/3 (except PC
CABLE IN)
timing)
Video 1/2/3
Component 1/2

You may also press JUMP to change channels.

Inputs with Skip applied will not appear in the list of
External Inputs (see page 44 for External Inputs
settings).

To Change the Window Size of P&P

Press B/b to highlight the window, and press V/v
to change the window size.

To Exit from P&P and PIP

1 Press OPTIONS to display the OPTIONS

2

menu.
Press V/v to highlight Exit P&P or Exit PIP
(depends on the mode you are in), and press
to exit.

~
You may also press RETURN while in these features
to exit.
Additional compatible device with television tuner is
required to watch two simultaneous live television
program.

PIP Availability
In main window
In sub window
PC
TV Channel
HDMI IN 1/2/3 (PC timing)
(VHF/UHF/
CABLE IN)

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Using the TV Features

The VHF/UHF/CABLE input must be connected to

use the PIP feature.
For the PIP feature, Closed Caption (CC) is not
available.

Using the Menus

The HOME button allows you to access the TV Home Menu on the XMB
(XrossMediaBar) as well as a variety of TV features.

Product Support
Clock/Timers

The XMB displays the Media

Category icons (horizontally)
and available features
(vertically) within the
highlighted icon.

Settings

Sound
Screen

The XMB is shown here with

Settings highlighted.

Video Options
TV

Media Category Icons

Adjusting TV Settings
Settings

Customize the TV settings with various options.

Explanations of different Settings start from page 34.
The available options vary depending on the situations and conditions applied. Unavailable options
are grayed out or not displayed.

Watching TV
TV

Select a channel.
You can also select a TV channel using the number 0-9 or CH +/ buttons (see remote control
section pages 20 and 24).

Accessing the Equipment Connected to Your TV

External
Inputs

32

Watch a movie, play a game, record a program or work on your PC.

Assign a label using the Label Inputs feature for your convenience, see page 44.

Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB

1

Press HOME to display the XMB.

Press B/b to select a Media Category icon.

Settings

Available
channels are
listed under
the TV icon.

Select inputs from

Video1-3
Component 1-2
HDMI 1-3
PC
under the External Inputs icon.

Using the Menus

Available TV
settings and
features are
listed under
the Settings
icon.

Press V/v to move within the Category Object Bar.

(The Category Object Bar shown below is for the Settings.)
Product Support (page 34)
Clock/Timers (page 34)
Picture (page 34)
Sound (page 36)
Screen (page 37)
Video Options (page 38)
Audio Options (page 39)
Channel (page 40)
CC

Closed Captions (CC) (page 41)

Parental Lock (page 41)
External Inputs (page 44)
HDMI Settings (page 44)
General (page 45)
Initial Setup (page 45)

Press

when desired item is highlighted.

Press

or, V/v to select the highlighted item.

Press RETURN or HOME to exit.

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TV Setting Description
Product Support
Contact Sony

Sony contact information is available from this screen for your convenience. Your TVs
specific information such as Model Name, Serial Number, Software Version and
downloadable ratings if available from the TV is displayed here.

Signal Diagnostics

Press

to display the diagnostics information for the current signal.

Clock/Timers Settings
Current Time

Sets the current time (day, hour, minutes, and AM/PM). The Timer feature will not be
available until you set Current Time.
1 Use the V/v/B/b button to highlight the Clock/Timers icon and press .
2 Use the V/v/B/b button to set the current time.
3 Press RETURN to display the confirmation screen.
4 Select Yes or No to save changes you made. Selecting Yes will save your settings
and exit the Current Time setting screen.

Timer

Timer can be set, so the TV tunes to a certain channel as well as a specified volume at the
specified time you set. After this is executed the TV will turn off at the specified time you
set.
1 Use the V/v/B/b button to highlight the Timer icon and press .
2 Press to select On to set the timer.
3 Use the V/v/B/b button to set the following: Day of the Week, Time, Duration,
Channel, and TV On Volume.
4 Press RETURN to display the confirmation screen.
5 Select Yes or No to save changes you made. Selecting Yes will save your settings
and will light up the TIMER LED. Exit the Timer setting screen.

Sleep Timer

Sets the time in minutes (Off, 15min, 30min, 45min, 60min, 90min, or 120min) that
you want the TV to remain on before shutting off automatically. Can also be set using the
SLEEP button on the remote control (see page 22).

Picture Settings
Picture Mode

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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.

Photo

For viewing still image content.

Custom

Allows you to store your preferred settings.

~
Picture Mode for all inputs can also be accessed by pressing PICTURE on the remote control to directly toggle
the modes.
The options for Picture Mode may differ depending on the Video/Photo Optimizer setting (see page 39).
Reset

Resets the current Picture Mode setting to the default values.

Backlight

Brightens or darkens the backlight.

Picture

Increases or decreases picture contrast.

Brightness

Brightens or darkens the picture.

Color

Increases or decreases color intensity.

Hue

Increases or decreases the green tones.

Color Temperature
White adjustment

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.

Sharpens or softens the picture.

Noise Reduction

Reduces the noise level of connected equipment, and the VHF/UHF/CABLE input.

MPEG Noise
Reduction

Reduces the mosaic effect in MPEG-compressed video. Useful for DVDs and Digital TV
channels.

DRC Mode

High Density

Creates a high-resolution picture with 4 x density, for high quality

sources (i.e., DVD player, satellite receiver).

Progressive

Recommended for still pictures.

Off

Turns off DRC Mode.

~
DRC Mode is available only with 480i source.
DRC Mode is not available when Game/Text Mode is set to On.
Allows you to customize the level of detail (Reality) and smoothness (Clarity).
1 Press the arrow buttons to highlight DRC Palette then press .
The DRC Palette appears.
DRC Palette
TV
1
Reality

DRC Palette

Clarity
RETURN

Back

Press the arrow buttons to adjust the position of the marker (z). As you move the z
higher along the Reality axis, the picture becomes more detailed. As you move the
z to the right along the Clarity axis, the picture becomes smoother.

~
DRC Palette is available only with 480i source.
DRC Palette is not available when Game/Text Mode is set to On.

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35

Using the Menus

Sharpness

Advanced Settings

Reset

Resets all the advanced settings to the default values.

Black Corrector Enhances black areas of the picture for stronger contrast.
Advanced C.E. Automatically optimizes the backlight and contrast. This setting is
(Advanced
especially effective for dark picture scenes. It will increase the
Contrast
contrast distinction of the dark picture scenes.
Enhancer)
Gamma

Adjusts the balance between the light and dark areas of the picture.

Clear White

Emphasizes white and light colors.

Color Space

Selects the range of color reproduction from Wide or Standard.

Live Color

Makes colors more vivid and reproduces clear skin tones.

White Balance

Adjusts the color temperature color by color.

Detail Enhancer Enhances the details of the picture.

Edge Enhancer Enhances the outline of the picture.

~
Picture settings for all inputs can also be accessed by pressing OPTIONS on the remote control, then selecting
Picture from the OPTIONS menu.
Picture settings for PC Timings (HDMI or PC input) are the same as other input modes (see above for details), but
Noise Reduction, MPEG Noise Reduction, DRC Mode, DRC Palette and Detail Enhancer are not
available.

Sound Settings
Available Sound settings depend on the Speakers setting under Audio Options settings (page 39) or
headphone connection.
Sound Mode

Dynamic

Enhances treble and bass.

Standard

Suitable for spoken dialog.

Custom

Customizes the sound settings including the Sound Booster setting.

~
Sound Mode can also be accessed by pressing OPTIONS on the remote control.
Reset

Resets the current Sound Mode setting to the default values.

Treble

Increases or decreases higher-pitched sounds.

Bass

Increases or decreases lower-pitched sounds.

Balance

Emphasizes left or right speaker balance.

Surround

S-FORCE
Provides a virtual surround sound experience made possible using just
Front Surround two front speakers.
Off

Select for normal stereo or mono reception.

Voice Zoom

Adjusts the clarity of human voices. For example, if the voice of a news announcer is
indistinct, you can turn up this setting to make the voice clearer. Conversely, if you are
watching a sports program, you can turn down this setting to soften the voice of the
commentator.

Sound Booster

Sound Booster provides a fuller sound with a greater sense of depth and width, by
emphasizing the high and low frequency sounds. Select High or Low for the amount of
boost you desire while in Custom of Sound Mode. Selecting Off will bypass the
emphasis.

~
Sound Booster is automatically set to High for Dynamic of Sound Mode and
Low for Standard of Sound Mode.

36

Steady Sound

On

Stabilizes the volume across all programs and commercials.

Off

Turns off Steady Sound.

Volume Offset

Adjusts the volume level of the current input (TV or video input) relative to other inputs.

~
Sound settings for PC Timings (HDMI or PC input) are same as all other input modes (see above for details).

Screen Settings
Wide Mode

Fills the screen with minimum distortion.

Normal

Displays the 4:3 picture in its original aspect ratio when the original
source is 4:3.

Full

Enlarges 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 the 16:9
picture in its original size.

Zoom

Enlarges the picture horizontally and vertically to fill the screen while
maintaining the aspect ratio.

~
Wide Mode can also be accessed by pressing WIDE on the remote control.
See WIDE button description on page 23 for accessing Wide Mode.
Auto Wide

4:3 Default
Select the default screen
mode to use for 4:3
sources

On

Automatically changes Wide Mode setting based upon content. If

frequent screen changes are disturbing to you, select Off.

Off

Turns off Auto Wide. Choose a screen mode from the Wide Mode
option.

Wide Zoom

Enlarges the 4:3 picture to fill the 16:9 screen, displaying as much of
the original image as possible.

Normal

Displays the 4:3 picture in its original aspect ratio.

Full

Enlarges the 4:3 picture horizontally only, to fill the screen.

Zoom

Enlarges the picture horizontally and vertically to fill the screen while
maintaining the aspect ratio.

Off

Continues using the current Wide Mode setting when the channel or
input is changed.

~
4:3 Default is not available when Auto Wide is set to Off.
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.
Display Area

Full Pixel

Displays the picture for 1080i or 1080p sources in its original size.

+1

Displays the original picture area. This setting can be selected for
HDMI input video signals, except for 1080i or 1080p signals.

Normal

Displays the recommended picture area.

-1/-2

Enlarges the picture to hide the edge of the picture.

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37

Using the Menus

Wide Zoom

Screen Position

Adjust the Vertical positioning by pressing V/v. Press B/b to adjust the Horizontal
positioning.

~
The Screen Position feature is useful if the TV is connected to game equipment.
Vertical Size

Adjusts the vertical size of the picture.

Press B/b and press
to adjust.

~
Vertical Size is available only when Wide Mode is set to Wide Zoom or Zoom.
Screen settings for PC Timings (HDMI or PC input) differ from all other input modes and are shown below.
Auto Adjust

Select Yes to start the auto adjust to display the PC input.

Reset

Resets the current screen setting to the default values.

Phase

Adjust after Pitch to fine tune overall sharpness.

Pitch

Adjust uneven sharpness on screen.

~
For the PC input Signal Reference Chart, see page 16.
H Center

Allows you to move the position of the picture horizontally (left and right).
To Adjust the H Center
Press V/v to highlight H Center and press
.
Press B/b to correct the centering then press
.

V Center

Allows you to move the position of the picture vertically (up and down).
To Adjust the V Center
Press V/v to highlight V Center and press
.
Press B/b to correct the centering then press
.

Wide Mode

Normal

Displays the picture in its original resolution and aspect ratio.

Full 1

Enlarges the picture to fill the screen, while maintaining its original
aspect ratio.

Full 2

Enlarges the picture to fill the screen.

~
Wide Mode can also be accessed by pressing WIDE on the remote control.
See WIDE button description on page 23 for accessing Wide Mode.

Video Options Settings

CineMotion

Select Auto to automatically detect film content and apply a reverse 3-2 pulldown
process. Moving pictures will appear cleaner and more natural looking. Select Off to
disable the detection.

Game/Text Mode

Provides the optimum screen for viewing images with fine lines and characters that are
input from video game equipment and PCs. Set to On for the sharp display of fine lines or
characters.

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Video/Photo
Optimizer

Provides suitable image quality by selecting the option depending on the input source
(video or photograph data).
Video-A

Sets suitable image quality, depending on the input source, video data
or photograph data when directly connecting Sony HDMI outputcapable equipment that supports Video-A mode.

Video

Produces suitable image quality for moving pictures.

Photo

Produces suitable image quality for still images.

~
Setting is fixed to Video when the HDMI input signal is 1080/24p, or when Video-A
mode is not supported on the connected equipment, even if Video-A is selected.
Video Color Space
(x.v.Color)

Displays moving pictures that is more faithful to the original source by matching the color
space of source.

~
Photo Color Space

Selects the option to match the output color space within the output signal from the
equipment connected to the HDMI or component input jacks. Select sYCC when using
the equipment that supports x.v.Color.

~
Setting is fixed to sRGB when the input signal is HDMI (RGB), even if sYCC is
selected.
Color Matrix

Allows you to reproduce the color-difference signals. It is recommended that you leave
this at the factory default setting.
Auto

Automatically optimize based on signal.

Custom

If the tone of the picture from the input source is unnatural, select
either ITU601 or ITU709, which normalizes the tone.

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When inputting VIDEO 1 to 3, ITU601 or ITU709 can be selected instead of Auto or
Custom.
RGB Dynamic Range

Produces natural color by changing the luminance tone reproduction of HDMI input color
signals (RGB). Set to Auto for standard use. Change the settings only when the
luminance tone of the display is unnatural.

Audio Options Settings

MTS
Enjoy stereo, bilingual
and mono programs

Stereo

For stereo reception when viewing a TV program broadcast in stereo.

Auto SAP

Automatically switches the TV to second audio programs when a SAP

signal is received. If no SAP signal is present, the TV remains in
Stereo mode.

Mono

For mono reception. Use to reduce noise during weak stereo

broadcasts.

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MTS is available only for analog programs.
Speakers

TV Speakers

Select to use the TV speakers for audio.

Audio System

Select this option if you wish to use an external audio system for the
TV sound. By selecting this option you are disabling the TV speakers.

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Using the Menus

Setting is fixed to Normal when the input signal is HDMI (RGB), even if x.v.Color is
selected.

Audio Out
Easy control of volume
adjustment

Fixed

Select to fix the audio output and allow you to adjust the volume with
your audio systems remote control. (The TVs remote controls VOL
and MUTING buttons have no effect on Audio Out.)

Variable

Select to control the Audio Outs volume and muting with your TVs
remote control.

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Alternate Audio is available only for digital programs. If the program you are watching is also available in other
languages from the audio tracks, and if that language is what you have selected in the Language setting, your TV
will automatically switch to the matching language with the Alternate Audio feature. The Alternate Audio
option may be accessed by pressing OPTIONS on the remote control when alternate audio stream is available from
the broadcaster.

Channel Settings
Cable

On

For receiving cable channels via cable TV provider.

Off

For using an antenna.

~
You should run Auto Program after changing the Cable setting.
Auto Program

Automatically sets up the channel list on the TV for all receivable channels. Channel
scanning will be based on On/Off of Cable.
1 Select Auto Program.
2 Select OK to start Auto Program. When Auto Program is completed, the screen
will display the number of channels found.
3 Press RETURN to exit Auto Program.

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Running Auto Program will clear Favorites list.
If you run Auto Program again, previously scanned channels will be overwritten with
the newly scanned channels.
Add Digital Channels Select to add digital channels. Be sure to have the Cable option selected appropriately for
the signal source. (Useful for antenna installation)
Show/Hide Channels

Allows you to show or hide channels when you surf with the CH +/ button or in the TV
channel list on the XMB.
1 Press V/v to scroll through the channels until you highlight the channel to show or
hide.
2 Press to select Shown or Hidden.
To show or hide more channels, repeat steps 1-2.

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Hidden channels can be accessed by entering the channel number with 0-9 buttons on
the remote control.
Edit Channel Labels

40

Assigns labels (such as station call letters) to channel numbers.

1 Press V/v to scroll through the channel numbers. Then press to select the channel
number to assign a label.
2 Press V/v to scroll through the label characters (A-Z, 0-9, etc.). Press b to move to
the next character. Repeat to add up to 7 characters to the label. Press
to set it.
To assign labels to more channels, repeat steps 1-2.

CC

Closed Captions (CC) Settings

CC Display

Allows you to turn On or Off the Closed Captions (CC) feature.

Analog CC

For the basic analog (EIA-608) closed caption options.

CC1, CC2,
CC3, CC4

Displays a printed version of the dialogue or sound effects of a

program. (Should be set to CC1 for most programs.)

Text1, Text2,
Text3, Text4

Displays network/station information presented using either half or

the whole screen (if available).

Digital CC

For both analog (EIA-608) and digital (EIA-708) closed caption options.
Select from Service 1-6 and CC1-4 (advanced digital closed caption options).

Display Options

Customizes the Closed Captions (CC) displays with Text, Character Size,
Character Style, Character Color, Character Opacity, Edge Type, Edge Color,
Background Color and Background Opacity.
Using the Menus

~
Closed Captions (CC) can be turned on and off directly by pressing CC on the remote control.

Parental Lock Settings

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.
To View Blocked Programs
Press ENT when tuned to a blocked program, then enter the password. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn
off and on the TV.
Password

Use 0-9 buttons on the remote control to enter a four-digit password. The first time the
password is created, you must re-enter it again to confirm the password. Password Set
message will appear on the screen upon confirmation.
Change Password
You can change your password by entering the Parental Lock setting with the
previously set password, highlight and select Change Password then enter the new
password.

~
You need your password for any future access into the Parental Lock settings. If you
lose your password, see Lost password on page 48.
Country

Select the country name of U.S.A. or Canada for the appropriate ratings. The rating
system varies between these two countries. See Custom Rating System Chart on page 43.

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Rating

Off

Turns off Parental Lock. No programs are blocked from viewing

based on their ratings.

Child

Maximum ratings permitted are:

U.S.: TV-Y, TV-G, G
Canada: C, G, TV-Y

Youth

Maximum ratings permitted are:

U.S.: TV-PG, PG
Canada: C8+, PG, 8 ans+, TV-PG

Young Adult

Maximum ratings permitted are:

U.S.: TV-14, PG-13
Canada: 14+, 13 ans+, TV-14

Custom

Sets ratings manually.

U.S.: See page 43 for details.
Canada: See page 43 for details.

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If you are not familiar with the parental 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
(Available only in U.S.A.
where advanced ratings
exist)

Off

Turns off Digital Rating. No programs containing digital ratings are

blocked from viewing.

Clear All

Clears the downloaded ratings.

Custom

Customizes Parental Lock with downloadable digital ratings.

Allow
Unrated
(Available only when
Block
Country is set to U.S.A.)

Allows programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating.

Blocks all programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating.

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.
Channel Block

Allows you to block channels regardless of program ratings. The password needs to be set
up prior to blocking channels. The blocked channel can only be viewed by entering the
correct password.
To View a Blocked Channel
Press ENT when tuned to the blocked channel then enter the password.

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Custom Rating System Chart

For Country selection of U.S.A.:
Movie Rating

TV Rating
Block programs by their
rating, content or both

All children and general audience

PG

Parental guidance suggested

PG-13

Parental guidance for children under 13

Restricted viewing, parental guidance is suggested for ages under 17

NC-17 and X

No one 17 or under allowed

Age-Based Ratings
All children

TV-Y7

Directed to children age 7 and older

TV-G

General audience

TV-PG

Parental guidance suggested

TV-14

Parents strongly cautioned

TV-MA

Mature audience only

Using the Menus

TV-Y

Content-Based Ratings
FV

Fantasy violence

Suggestive dialogue

Strong language

Sexual situations

Violence

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To ensure maximum blocking capability, set the Age-Based Ratings.

For Country selection of Canada:

English Rating

French Rating

U.S.A. Rating

All children

C8+

Children 8 years and older

General programming

PG

Parental guidance

14+

Viewers 14 and older

18+

Adult programming

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

See TV Rating under U.S.A. for details.

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External Inputs Settings

Label Inputs

You can label your inputs with the name of equipment you have connected.
To assign your own label or Skip the input:
1 Press V/v to highlight the video input (Video 1-3, Component 1-2 and HDMI 13, PC), then press
to select the desired input.
2 Press V/v to highlight the display label you want to assign, then press .

~
You can select from the following labels for each input.
Video 1-3, Component 1-2 and HDMI 1-3: , DVD, Cable Box, Satellite, BD,
VCR, Receiver, DVR, Game, Camcorder, PC, Skip.
PC: , Skip.
indicates that no labels are assigned.

HDMI Settings
HDMI inputs of this TV will recognize and communicate with other Sony equipment equipped with
HDMI Control.
HDMI Control

On/Off feature allows your TV to communicate with other equipment that supports
HDMI Control.

Device Auto Power Off Select On to have your connected HDMI Control equipment to power off automatically
when the TV is turned off. Select Off to disable this function.
TV Auto Power On

Select On to control your TVs power on from your connected HDMI Control equipment.
Select Off to disable this function.

Device List

Displays a list of HDMI Control equipment connected to the TV.

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General Settings
Language

Select the language of your choice from English, Espaol and Franais to be used for
displaying all the on-screen settings.

Info Banner

Displays the program name and the program information such as program title and
program rating (if available from the broadcaster) when option is set to On. Select Off for
minimal display information. Selecting Off will not completely disable the banner
display. Info Banner also appears on the screen each time the channel is changed or
DISPLAY on the remote control is pressed.

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To see the rating information on the banner, Info Banner setting must be set to On.
Reduces the power consumption by adjusting the backlight brightness. This also enhances
the black level. Select from Off, Low, High and Picture Off.

Light Sensor

Enables the automatic picture (screen) brightness control. 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.

~
Be sure not to put anything around the sensor, as its function may be affected (see page
25).
In low light the range of the backlight control is reduced when Light Sensor is set to
On.
PC Power
Management

On

Automatically enters to standby mode when there is no signal input

for more than 30 seconds. The STANDBY LED on the front panel
will illuminate when PC Power Management switches the TV to
standby mode.

Off

Turns off PC Power Management.

~
To bring the TV out of standby mode and recover TV features, press TV POWER on the
remote control.
PC Power Management is not VESA-compliant.

Initial Setup
If you have missed the Initial Setup when you first connected the TV or if you want to scan all receivable
channels, you can run the Initial Setup. Follow the instructions on the screen. Settings such as picture and
sound adjustments will not be affected by this Initial Setup.

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Favorites list will be cleared each time you run the Initial Setup.

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Using the Menus

Power Saving

Other Information
Troubleshooting
If you have questions, service needs, or require
technical assistance related to the use of your
Sony TV, please visit our website or call one of
the following numbers:
Condition

http://www.sony.com/tvsupport
1-800-222-SONY(7669) for US Support
1-877-899-SONY(7669) for Canadian Support

Explanation/Solution

No picture
No picture

Check the Power Saving settings (see page 45).

Cannot receive any channels

Make sure the power cord is connected securely.

Turn on the power of the TV.
Check antenna/cable connections.
Make sure the Cable setting is correct for your TV signal source.

TV is locked to one channel

Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not present in the
TVs memory (see pages 19 and 40).

Cannot receive or select

channels

Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not present in the
TVs memory (see pages 19 and 40).
To receive or select cable channels, make sure that Cable in the Channel
settings is set to On (see page 40). To receive or select UHF channels over an
antenna, make sure Cable is set to Off.

The TV turns off

automatically

Check if Sleep Timer is activated, or confirm the Duration setting of Timer

(see page 34).
Check PC Power Management in the General Settings (see page 45).

No picture from some video

sources

Check the connection between the optional video equipment and the TV.
Press INPUT on the remote control (see page 24).
Press HOME on the remote control. Select your desired input from the
External Inputs list.

Poor picture
The quality of the images is
not as good as what I saw at
the store

Picture quality depends on the signal content. See Quick Setup Guide
(supplied) to display the best possible picture for that signal.

Double images or ghosts

Check antenna/cable connections.

Check the antenna location and direction.

Only snow and noise appear

on the screen

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.)

Dotted lines or stripes

Keep the TV away from noise sources such as cars, motorcycles, or hair-dryers.
If using the 300-ohm twin lead, move the excess lead away from the TV or try
using the 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) instead.

No color/Dark picture/Color is Press PICTURE to select the desired Picture Mode (see page 24).
not correct/The picture is too Adjust the Picture Mode options in the Picture settings (see page 34).
bright
If you set Power Saving to Low or High, it will enhance the black level (see
page 45).
Noisy picture

Make sure that the antenna is connected using the 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.

The picture does not fill the

entire screen or there are
flashing lines around the
edges of the screen

Change the Display Area setting to enlarge the picture (see page 37).

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Condition

Explanation/Solution

No sound/Noisy sound
Good picture, no sound

Check the volume control.

Press MUTING or VOL + so that Muting disappears from the screen
(see page 22).
Disconnect your headphones.
Set Speakers to TV Speakers in the Audio Options settings (see page 39).
If it is set to Audio System, sound is not output from the TVs speakers
regardless of the TVs volume control.
When using HDMI input with Super Audio CD or DVD-Audio, DIGITAL OUT
(Optical) may not provide an audio signal.

Audio noise

Make sure that the antenna is connected using the 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.

PC Input
Confirm the PC is correctly connected to the TV with either the PC IN (with
HD15-HD15 cable with ferrite core (not supplied)) or with the HDMI IN.
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 PC timing.
Verify PC Power Management is activated (see page 45).

Poor Picture

Adjust the resolution (see page 16).

Adjust Pitch and Phase.

General
Wide Mode changes
automatically

The current Wide Mode setting is automatically replaced with the 4:3
Default setting when you change the channel or video input, if 4:3 Default in
the Screen settings is set to other than Off. If you want to lock in Wide Mode
selected with the WIDE button on the remote control, set 4:3 Default to Off in
the Screen settings (see page 37).
Check Auto Wide in the Screen settings (see page 37).

Suddenly the picture gets

smaller

The picture gets smaller during the commercials, this is 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.

Black box on screen

You have selected a text option and no text is available (see page 41). To turn off
this feature, set CC Display to Off. If you were trying to select closed
captioning, select CC1 instead of Text1-4.

Black bands appear at the

edges of the screen

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.

Certain programs on DVD or This is due to the digital compression of the source content used by certain
other digital sources display a
digital broadcasts and DVDs which may cause your TVs screen to display less
loss of detail, especially during detail than usual, or cause artifacts (small blocks or dots, pixelations) to appear
fast-motion or dark scenes
on your screen. These signal compressions are more visible and are dependent
on the clarity and resolution of the television.
When playing a video game,
there is delay between the
remote control and the actual
video

Set the Game/Text Mode to ON (see page 38).

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Other Information

No Picture / No Signal

Condition

Explanation/Solution

Remote control does not

operate

Check the polarity of the batteries or replace the batteries.

Point the remote control at the remote control sensor located at the front 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.

Cannot change channels with

the remote control

If you are using the TV to change channels, first press TV (FUNCTION) once,
and the TV indicator lights up.
If you are using another device to change channels, be sure you have not
inadvertently switched your TV from the channel 3 or 4 setting.
If you are using another device to change channels, be sure to press
FUNCTION for that device. For example, if you are using your cable box to
change channels, be sure to press STB (FUNCTION) once, and the STB
indicator lights up.

Remote control does not

operate non-Sony video
equipment

If you replaced the batteries to the remote control recently, the code numbers
for the video equipment may need to be reset.
There may be more than one code for the equipment that you are attempting to
operate.
There is a possibility that some non-Sony equipment cannot be operated by
your Sony TV remote control. You may need to use the equipments original
remote control.

Some digital cable channels

are not being displayed

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 (see page 40).

Lost password

Select the Password settings on the Parental Lock settings, then enter the
following master password: 4357. The master password clears your previous
password and allows you to enter a new password (see page 41).

How to reset the TV to factory Turn on the TV. While holding down V on the remote control, press POWER
settings
on the TV. (The TV will turn itself off, then back on again.) Release V.
WARNING: The Reset will clear all of your customized settings including the
Parental Lock setting.

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Specifications
Model

KDL-40W3000

KDL-46W3000

KDL-52W3000

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

11 W + 11 W

Input/Output jacks
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, 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: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
AUDIO: 500 mVrms (100% modulation)/ Impedance: 47 kilohms

HDMI IN 1/2/3

HDMI: Video: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 1080/24p / Audio: Two channel linear PCM 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz,
16, 20 and 24bits, Dolby Digital
AUDIO (HDMI IN 1 only): 500 mVrms (100% modulation)/ Impedance: 47 kilohms

AUDIO OUT

500 mVrms (100% modulation) (Fixed) / 1 Vrms at the maximum volume setting (Variable)

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)

Optical Digital Audio Output (PCM/Dolby Digital)

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 (100% modulation)/ Impedance: 47 kilohms

Headphones

Stereo mini jack / Impedance:

Other Information

Antenna

16 ohms

Power and others

Power requirement

120 V-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption
in use

220 W

in standby

260 W

295 W

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All models less than 0.4 W

Screen size (inches

measured diagonally)

40

Display resolution
(horizontal vertical)

1,920 dots 1,080 lines

Speaker

Full range: 42 150 mm

(1 5/8 5 7/8 inches) (2)
Tweeter: 40 mm (1 5/8 inches) (2)

Full range: 55 155 mm

(2 1/8 6 1/8 inches) (2)
Tweeter: 40 mm (1 5/8 inches) (2)

Full range: 70 130 mm

(26/8 51/8 inches) (2)
Tweeter: 40 mm (1 5/8 inches) (2)

992 688 265

39 1/8 27 1/8 10 1/2

1135 779 306

44 3/4 30 3/4 12 1/8

1278 874 384

50 3/8 34 1/2 15 1/8

without stand (mm)

(inches)

992 643 122

39 1/8 25 3/8 4 7/8

1135 734 122

44 3/4 29 4 7/8

1278 832 123

50 3/8 32 7/8 4 7/8

wall-mount hole pattern

(mm)

300 200

300 200

400 300

25.0 kg
56 lb.

32.0 kg
71 lb.

43.0 kg
95 lb.

21.5 kg
48 lb.

28.0 kg
62 lb.

35.5 kg
79 lb.

Dimensions (W H D)
with stand (mm)
(inches)

Mass
with stand
without stand

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Model

KDL-40W3000

Supplied accessories

Remote control RM-YD017 (1) / Size AA batteries (2) / AC power cord (1) / Support belt (1) / Securing screw (1) /
Wood screw (1) / Cable holder (1 attached to the TV) / Operating Instructions (1) / Quick Setup Guide (1) /
Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket (1) / Warranty Card (1) / Online Registration Card (U.S.A. and Canada only) (1)

KDL-46W3000

Optional accessories

Headphones plug adapter / Connecting cables / Wall-Mount Bracket: SU-WL500 (KDL-40W3000/

KDL-46W3000/KDL-52W3000) / TV-Stand: RHT-G800 (KDL-40W3000/KDL-46W3000), SU-FL300M (KDL40W3000/KDL-46W3000), SU-FL300L (KDL-46W3000/KDL-52W3000)

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Optional accessories availability depends on its stock.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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KDL-52W3000

Index
0-9 buttons 20
4:3 Default 37

AC IN 13
Add Digital Channels 40
Advanced Settings 36
Analog CC 41
Audio Out 40
AUDIO OUT jack 13
Auto Adjust 38
Auto Program 19, 40
Auto Wide 37

Backlight 35
Balance 36
Bass 36
BD, DVD or STB Operating Buttons 22
BD/DVD MENU button 22
BD/DVD TOP MENU button 22
Brightness 35

Cable 40
Cable holder 18
CC button 21
CC Display 41
CH +/ button 24
Channel Block 42
CineMotion 38
Color 35
Color Matrix 39
Color Temperature 35
COMPONENT IN jack (1080p/1080i/
720p/480p/480i) 13
Connecting the TV 14
Contact Sony 34
Country 41
Current Time 34

Device Auto Power Off 44

Device List 44
Digital CC 41
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack 13
Digital Rating 42
Display Area 37
DISPLAY button 20
Display Options 41
DMex button 21
DMex/SERVICE 13
DRC Mode 35
DRC Palette 35
DVR/VCR Record Buttons 22

Edit Channel Labels 40

English Rating 43
ENT button 20

F1/F2 button 24
FAVORITES button 21
FREEZE button 21
French Rating 43
FUNCTION buttons 20

Game/Text Mode 38

Rating 42
Remote control
programming 2627
Reset 35, 36, 38, 48
RETURN button 21
RGB Dynamic Range 39

Movie Rating 43
MPEG Noise Reduction 35
MTS 39
MUTING button 22

S VIDEO jack 13
Screen Position 38
Setting up channels 19
Settings
Audio Options 39
Channel 40
Clock/Timers 34
Closed Captions (CC) 41
External Inputs 44
General 45
HDMI Settings 44
Initial Setup 45
Parental Lock 41
Picture 34
Product Support 34
Screen 37
Sound 36
Video Options 38
Sharpness 35
Show/Hide Channels 40
Signal Diagnostics 34
SLEEP button 22
Sleep Timer 34
Sound Booster 36
SOUND button 21
Sound Mode 36
Speaker 25
Speakers 39
STANDBY LED 25
Steady Sound 37
Surround 36

H Center 38
HDMI Control 18, 44
HDMI IN jack 11, 13
Headphone jack 11
HOME button 24
Hue 35

Info Banner 45
Infrared Receiver (IR)/Light Sensor 25
INPUT button 24
Installing the TV on a wall 10

JUMP button 23

Label Inputs 44
Language 45
LIGHT button 20
Light Sensor 45

Noise Reduction 35

OPTIONS button 24

P&P 31
Password 41
PC IN jack 12
PC Power Management 45
Phase 38
Photo Color Space 39
PIC OFF/TIMER LED 25
Picture 35
PICTURE button 24
Picture Mode 34
PIP 31
Pitch 38
POWER button 22
POWER LED 25
Power Saving 45

THEATER button 22
Timer 34
Treble 36
Troubleshooting 4648
TV Auto Power On 44
TV POWER button 22
TV Rating 43

U.S.A. Rating 43
Unrated 42
Using with remote control
5.1ch DVD AV System 29
AV Receiver 29
Blu-ray Disc Player 28
Cable Box 28
DVD Player or DVD Changer 28
DVD/VCR Combo Unit 29
DVR 29
HDD/DVD Combo Unit 29
Satellite Receiver 28
VCR 28

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V Center 38
Vertical Size 38
VHF/UHF/CABLE input 13
Video Color Space (x.v.Color) 39
VIDEO/AUDIO (L/R) jacks 11, 13
Video/Photo Optimizer 39
Voice Zoom 36
VOL +/ button 22
Volume Offset 37

WIDE button 23
Wide Mode 37, 38

XMB 9, 32

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For Your Convenience

Please contact Sony directly if you:
Have questions on the use of your television after reading your Operating Instruction manual
and Quick Setup Guide
Experience difficulty operating your television
z

Contact Sony Customer Support at:

http://www.sony.com/tvsupport
or to speak with a support representative:
United States
1-800-222-SONY (7669)

Canada
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

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