Sony kdl-40vl160 Quick Setup Guide

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KDL-46VL160

KDL-40VL160

LCD Digital

Color TV

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Thank you for choosing Sony! Your new BRAVIA® TV opens the door 

to the “Full HDTV Experience.” This guide will help you get the most 

out of your TV.
Please take a moment to register your TV at:

  Set, Source, Sound, and Setup.

Set

Now that you have made the best selection in LCD TV technology, 

be sure to remove all accessory contents from the packaging before 

setting up your TV.

Source

To experience the stunning detail of your BRAVIA TV, you need 

access to HD programming.

Upgrade your signal or content source to high-definition (HD) by 

contacting your HD service provider.
Receive over-the-air HD broadcasts with an HD-quality antenna 

connected directly to the back of your TV. 

Visit 

 for more information on antenna 

selection and setup.
Discover the wealth of entertainment now available on super-high 

resolution Blu-ray Disc™ player and other Sony HD equipment. 

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Sound

Complete the high-definition experience with a BRAVIA Sync™ 

surround sound system or A/V receiver from Sony.

Setup

Install your TV and connect your sources. See the reverse side of this 

guide for sample connection diagrams.

The following chart shows the high-definition (HD) and standard-

definition (SD) video formats supported by your BRAVIA TV inputs.

* For supported PC formats see the Operating Instructions.

To help assure the highest quality for your HD experience, use Sony 

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) cables.

Before you begin, make sure that your cables are properly connected.

Connect an RF cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA input.
The first time you turn on your TV, the Initial Setup wizard will 

appear and guide you through the Initial Setup of your TV. 
1

  Select your preferred language.

  Set up the TV’s tuner to search for 

available digital and analog channels (if 

using a cable or satellite box, select Skip 

to skip the Auto Program).

 Set the date and time. 

  Continue on to set up the TV Guide 

On Screen

®

 if you are not using a cable 

or satellite box. Follow the on-screen 

instructions to set up your system.  

Step 1 of 6

Initial Setup

English

Español

Français

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.

The XMB™ is an easy way to access the TV settings and fun features. 

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

navigate, and highlight an icon, then press   to select.

TV

Product Support

Clock/Timers

Sound

Screen

Channel

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Whether you are watching cable, satellite or broadcast TV; playing a 

VCR, DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ player; connecting to your PC; or viewing 

photo files, you will need to properly connect your TV to access 

content.

Select the Correct Input for Connected Equipment  

Press INPUT repeatedly until your selection is highlighted on the 

screen. Refer to the Operating Instructions for details on labeling 

inputs.

Select photo or music files from the XMB™ 

Connect to a DLNA Certified™ media server or Sony USB 

equipment to view photo files. Plug in Sony USB equipment and 

listen to music files.

 

You can choose optimum picture and sound settings to match the 

content you are displaying on your TV:

Press HOME on your remote control to display the XMB™ and select 

Picture or Sound from the Settings menu. Choose the appropriate 

setting for your content.

Press OPTIONS to quickly access Picture Adjustments and Sound 

Adjustments.

Refer to your Operating Instructions for more information.

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High-definition and standard-definition signals are transmitted with different 

aspect ratios (the width-to-height ratio of the image).

The 16:9 aspect ratio  

(common to most HD signals) 

will fill the TV screen.

The 4:3 aspect ratio  

(common to most SD signals) 

may not look as clear as a 

16:9 HD signal and may need 

adjustment to fill the TV 

screen.

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16

4

3

Press WIDE to display the Wide Mode setting of your preference.

Wide Zoom

Normal

Full

Zoom

Wide Mode

TV

Back

Adjust

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Enjoy some of the fun and entertaining features your BRAVIA TV is 

capable of delivering.

Share photos from your DLNA 

Certified

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 equipment.

Plug in Sony USB equipment 

to access your photo or music 

files.

A customized program guide 

allows you to search for 

programs faster and easier. The 

Guide collects* and lists TV 

programming information via 

cable service (without a cable 

box) or over-the-air antenna.

*Enabling the TV Guide On Screen feature will increase the amount of time the TV is in Download 

Acquisition Mode (DAM), see “Specifications” in the Operating Instructions.  

Easily access your favorite 

channels, inputs, photos, and 

music files.

This TV includes a number of features such as 

Power Saving, Light Sensor, and PC Power 

Management.

When the Initial Setup is completed, consider carrying out these items:

Refer to your Operating Instructions for more information.

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