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1 Your New
Flat-panel LCD HDTV 2 Connecting Your TV
KDL-40VL130 Congratulations! Your new BRAVIA™ TV opens the door to the “Full HD Experience”. Your BRAVIA™ TV must be properly connected to components such as sound system and cable or satellite box.
KDL-46VL130 This guide will explain how to get the most from your new High Definition TV.
See reverse side of this guide for sample connection diagrams.
Learn more. Visit the Sony HDTV Learning Center www.sony.com/HDTV
Please take these steps before you power up your BRAVIA™: ■ Turn off and unplug all components before making connections.
■ Register online at: ■ Do not turn on the TV until connection setup is completed.
www.sony.com/registration (from U.S.A.)
www.SonyStyle.ca/registration (from Canada)

Quick Setup Guide

Audio/Video Input
■ Make sure you’ve removed all accessory contents from packaging. Performance Connector
Video Connection Audio Connection High or Standard Definition Quality
■ Install 2 AA batteries (supplied separately) in your remote control.
■ Determine whether you will hang your TV on a wall or place it on a floor stand. Sony HDMI 1 HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals. 1080/24p, 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i, PC
wall mounting brackets are designed to provide the best fit. HDMI 2 Separate audio cable is not needed. (Compatible with HD or SD content)
For further information, see the Operating Instruction Manual supplied with the TV. (*When HDMI is connected to DVI with an adapter,
Please retain this guide for your future reference. ■ Give your TV 2 3/8 inches (6 cm) of space behind it to properly ventilate. HDMI connection* a separate audio L/R is necessary.)
Component 1 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i
The Four Steps to a Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, Component 2 (Compatible with HD or SD content)
and Setup Component connection Audio L/R
Along with your BRAVIA™ TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a
Video 1
source of HD content, and proper setup connection with components such as your HD
cable or satellite box.
You must get HD programming to experience the full detail of HDTV. S VIDEO connection Audio L/R
(Use this connector in place of composite video connector) 480i
(SD content)
The quality of the image you see on your BRAVIA™ can only be as high as the quality of the Video 1
signal it is displaying. This chart shows the different signal types and how to access them. Video 2
Video 3
Composite video connection Audio L/R
Best Signal (Shown with video and audio connectors)
Performance
Comments Sources
For Your Convenience HD Over-The-Air Antenna What is HDMI™?
Please contact Sony directly if you have questions on the use of your television High Definition Best picture quality 16:9 HD Cable Subscription/ HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) cables are the standard for connecting HDTV. They are built to properly handle high bandwidth, uncompressed video and multi-channel
after reading your Quick Setup Guide and Operating Instruction Manual. Content aspect ratio Programming audio—all in one cable.
HD Satellite Subscription

Contact Sony Customer Support at: Good picture quality

Over-The-Air Antenna Connecting a PC to Your BRAVIA™
Digital Content aspect ratio based on
Digital Cable Subscription
Digital Satellite
■ May require DVI-to-HDMI adapter and separate audio connector.
http://www.sony.com/tvsupport program
Subscription ■ Connect PC’s audio output when using a Digital Video Interface (DVI) or HD15 connection.
Or to speak with a support representative: ■ Press PC’s FUNCTION Key + Select Output to transmit to TV.
United States Canada Analog Content
Original TV format 4:3
aspect ratio
Over-The-Air Antenna
Cable Subscription
■ When using an HD15 connection, adjust TV’s Pitch and Phase to correct sharpness.
1-800-222-SONY (7669) 1-877-899-SONY (7669) ■ Refer to your BRAVIA™ Operating Instruction Manual for more information.
■ Connect with an HDMI cable when using an HDMI compatible PC.
Please Do Not Return the Product to the Store Contact your cable or satellite provider to upgrade your service to HD. Receive over-the-air
HD broadcasts with an HD-quality antenna (www.antennaweb.org) and discover the wealth
of entertainment now available on super-high-resolution Blu-ray Disc™. To learn more about HDTV, visit www.sony.com/HDTV
©2007 Sony Corporation Printed in U.S.A.

3 Running Initial Setup 4 Watching Your TV

Initial Setup instructions are displayed on the screen when your BRAVIA™ is powered on To Access Initial Setup by Remote Control Select Your Content Source XMB™ with focus on Settings. Select
for the first time. Whether you are watching cable, satellite or broadcast TV; playing a VCR, DVD or Blu-ray Settings to customize your TV.
If you did not follow the Initial Setup screen the first time, press HOME on your remote
control to display TV Home Menu/XMB™ and select the Initial Setup icon under the Disc™; or connecting to your PC, you need to choose the correct input using your remote
1 Select the language for the OSD (on-screen display).
Product Support

Settings category. control: Clock/Timers

Initial Setup Step 1 of 5 ■ Press HOME on your remote control to display on-screen the TV mode or External
Inputs selection menu; OR
Please select a language. Language settings will apply to
on screen display as well as default audio for digital
1 XMB™ appears. ■ Press INPUT repeatedly until your selection is highlighted on-screen.
WIDE
channels. Highlight a choice and press to continue. HDMI Settings

INPUT
Sound

General
Screen
English

Adjust Screen Shape and Aspect Ratio

Video Options
Español
TV
Français

1.2.3 High Definition and Standard Definition signals are transmitted with different aspect ratios
(the width-to-height shape of the image). Most HD signals use a widescreen aspect ratio of XMB™ with focus on TV. Select the
2 Connect either Antenna or Cable to your TV. 16:9. Most SD signals use a boxy 4:3 aspect ratio. The 16:9 aspect ratio looks perfect on your channels from here or use the 0-9 number
OPTIONS buttons on your remote control.
BRAVIA™, but a 4:3 image must be adjusted to look right. You can:
Step 2 of 5
Select Auto Program to advance to the
Initial Setup
TV

Auto Program allows the TV to tune channels directly from your

cable or antenna feed. If you are using only a cable or satellite
Auto Programming. ■ Adjust your TV so boxy 4:3 images are automatically re-configured (zoomed or HOME 7

2 Select Initial Setup icon. stretched) to fit the wide TV screen; OR

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set top box, it is not necessary to run Auto Program. In this case,
choose “Skip”. Auto Program may take 30+ minutes to complete.

If you are not using the VHF/UHF/CABLE ■ Watch SD content in its original, boxy format with wide black bars surrounding the
image to fill in unused space (for example, you may prefer to watch an old classic
Settings
Auto Program VHF/UHF/CABLE
connection to TV, you can cancel the Auto Cable 8.1 KFMB-DT

movie in its original 4:3 format, not reconfigured for a wide screen).
Skip

Program by selecting the Skip option.

■ Press WIDE on your remote control to display the Wide Mode setting of your
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Start Initial Setup now?

Some channels may be overwritten. 10

preference.
3 Your TV will detect the type of signal connected and will start scanning for the channels.
1.2.3

■ Visit
Yes No 10.1
TV
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Initial Setup Step 3 of 5

www.learningcenter.sony.us/HomeAudioandVideo/Televisions/Research1/TheBasicsofDTV
for more information. XMB™ with focus on External Inputs.
Please allow 30+ minutes to complete.
Pressing or will cancel auto program.
Select connected device from here or use
Channels Found
Analog: 58 the INPUT button on your remote control.
Customize Sound and Picture Quality
Digital: 0

Video2
Searching...

You can choose optimum sound and picture settings to match the content you are Video3

displaying on your TV:

4 Follow on-screen instructions to complete setup and begin viewing your TV. ■ Press HOME on your remote control and select Picture or Sound. Choose the
appropriate setting for your content.
■ Use the OPTIONS button on your remote control to quickly adjust sound and picture
Initial Setup Step 5 of 5

To Do List
Component2

quality. HDMI1

Select “OK” to use your TV When the Initial Setup is completed, consider carrying out these items: ■ Refer to your BRAVIA™ Operating Instruction Manual for more information. HDMI2
TV

OK
Set Clock
Set Closed Captions (CC) To learn more about HDTV, visit www.sony.com/HDTV
Set Parental Lock
Show/Hide Channels
Label Inputs (skip inputs)
Speakers On/Off
For details, refer to your BRAVIA™ Operating Instruction Manual.
 HD Basic Connection HD Basic Connection with A/V Receiver HD Basic Connection with Home Theater System

Cable/Antenna Cable/Antenna Rear of TV

PC IN IN
1 2

RGB

Splitter
VHF/UHF/CABLE

Splitter
L
AUDIO
AUDIO

Rear of TV 1 3 1 2
HD Antenna
Rear of TV
Y
PC IN IN
1 2 DMex/SERVICE
S VIDEO

Blu-ray Disc™/DVD
PB
RGB DIGITAL
PC IN IN OUT
1 2 VHF/UHF/CABLE VIDEO PR (OPTICAL)

RGB L
(MONO)
L L
VHF/UHF/CABLE AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO
L R R R
AUDIO
AUDIO COMPONENT IN
VIDEO IN (1080p/1080i/
(1080p/1080I/
AUDIO OUT
720p/480p/480I)
720p/480p/480i) (VAR/FIX)
L R
AUDIO
AUDIO

Blu-ray Disc™/DVD Blu-ray Disc™/DVD 1 3 1 2

S VIDEO DMex/SERVICE
PB

Cable/SAT (dish)
DIGITAL

Or
OUT
VIDEO PR (OPTICAL)

L
(MONO)
L L
AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO

SD Cable Box or
R R R

COMPONENT IN AUDIO OUT

VIDEO IN (1080p/1080i/
(1080p/1080I/
(VAR/FIX)
720p/480p/480I)
720p/480p/480i)

SD Satellite Receiver
SAT HD Cable Box HD Cable Box
SAT or HD Satellite
(dish) or HD Satellite
(dish) Receiver A/V Receiver
Receiver
Home Theater System

Required Cable Types for Connection Notes on Connection:

■ Your TV is equipped with two HDMI inputs, connect your incoming signal source (HD Cable Box, HD Satellite Receiver, or DVD) with an HDMI or component video for the best
Coaxial Mini-Pin Audio possible picture quality.
DVI-to-HDMI Composite ■ If your connecting equipment has DVI output instead of the HDMI output, you must use DVI-to-HDMI cable for the video and also connect an audio cable for the sound. If this is the
HDMI case, connect the cable to HDMI IN 1 (input) of your TV.
Audio (L/R) with Mini-Pin ■ P&P function requires VHF/UHF/CABLE connection.
HD15
■ When receiving High-Definition content signal by over-the-air antenna, it is best to use the HD antenna.
Component Audio (L/R)
Digital Optical Audio ■ When using a DVI-to-HDMI cable, make sure to connect the DVI side first.

Basic Connection with SD VCR/DVD Notebook PC Connection Desktop PC Connection

Cable/Antenna Cable/Antenna Cable/Antenna

Splitter Splitter Splitter

Rear of TV
1 3 1 2
Rear of TV
Y

DMex/SERVICE
Rear of TV PC IN
1
IN
2
S VIDEO PB VHF/UHF/CABLE RGB
PC IN IN
DIGITAL
OUT 1 2 VHF/UHF/CABLE
VIDEO PR (OPTICAL)
RGB
L
(MONO)
L L VHF/UHF/CABLE
AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO L
AUDIO
R R R
AUDIO
COMPONENT IN AUDIO OUT L
VIDEO IN (1080p/1080i/
(1080p/1080I/
(VAR/FIX) AUDIO R
720p/480p/480I)
720p/480p/480i)

AUDIO

R
SAT
SAT Notebook PC (dish)
(dish)

PC

HD Cable Box or
HD Cable Box or HD Satellite Receiver
HD Satellite Receiver

VCR DVD
VCR/DVD Combo