Sony bravia kdl-42v4100 User Manual

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KDL-32/37XBR6/KDL-40/42/46/52V4100/KDL-40V4150/KDL-40/46/52W4100/KDL-46W4150 EN 3-297-698-12(2)
Quick Setup Guide
For further information, see the Operating Instructions Manual supplied with the TV. 
Please retain this guide for your future reference. Assembly may be required on some 
models.
KDL-32XBR6
KDL-37XBR6
KDL-40V4100
KDL-40V4150
KDL-42V4100
KDL-46V4100
KDL-52V4100
KDL-40W4100
KDL-46W4100
KDL-46W4150
KDL-52W4100
Run the Initial Setup to scan for the available analog and digital channels after 
connecting your signal source to the CABLE/ANTENNA input on the rear of the TV.
1
 The Initial Setup screen will appear when your BRAVIA is powered on for the 
first time. Select the language for the OSD (on screen display) from the screen 
shown below.
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.
2
 Follow the instruction provided on the screen. 
Note: If you are using a cable or satellite box, select the Skip option to skip the 
Auto Program.
3
 When all receivable channels are found, press , to continue to set the current 
time.
4
 Continue on to set up the TV Guide On Screen™ if you are not using a cable or 
satellite box. Follow the on-screen instruction to set up your system.
Note:  Your TV will need to be left powered off (overnight) to receive TV Guide 
data.
When your program information is obtained, your TV will display the program 
listing. (See Operating Instructions Manual for more details.)
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For Your Convenience
Please contact Sony directly if you have questions on the use of your television
after reading your Quick Setup Guide and Operating Instructions Manual.
Contact Sony Customer Support at:
http://www.sony.com/tvsupport
Or to speak with a support representative:
United States   
Canada
1-800-222-SONY (7669)  1-877-899-SONY (7669)
Please Do Not Return the Product to the Store
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Your BRAVIA TV must be properly connected to components such as sound system 
and cable or satellite box.
See reverse side of this guide for sample connection diagrams.
Turn off and unplug all components before making connections.
Do not turn on the TV until connection setup is completed.
Input  
Connector
Video Connection
Audio Connection
High or Standard 
Definition Quality
HDMI 1 
HDMI 2
HDMI 3 
HDMI 4
HDMI connection*
HDMI cable carries both video 
and audio signals.
(*When HDMI is connected to DVI 
with an adapter, a separate audio 
L/R is necessary.)
1080/24p, 1080p, 
1080i, 720p, 480p, 
480i, PC 
(Compatible with 
HD or SD content)
Component 1
Component 2
Component connection
 
Audio L/R
1080p, 1080i, 720p, 
480p, 480i  
(Compatible with 
HD or SD content)
Video 1
S VIDEO connection
(Use this connector in place of composite 
video connector)
Audio L/R
480i  
(SD content)
Video 1
Video 2
Video 3
Composite video connection
Audio L/R
What is HDMI™?
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 audio—all in one cable.
Connecting a PC to Your BRAVIA
May require DVI-to-HDMI adapter and separate audio connector.
Connect PC’s audio output when using a Digital Video Interface (DVI) or HD15 
connection.
Press PC’s FUNCTION Key + Select Output to transmit to TV.
When using an HD15 connection, adjust TV’s Pitch and Phase to correct sharpness.
Refer to your BRAVIA Operating Instructions Manual for more information.
To learn more about HDTV, visit: 
U.S.A.:  http://www.sony.com/HDTV 
Canada: http://www.sonystyle.ca/hd

Congratulations! Your new BRAVIA® TV opens the door to a “Full HD Experience”.
This guide will explain how to get the most from your new High-Definition TV.
Please take these steps before you power up your BRAVIA:
Register online at:  
http://www.sony.com/registration (from U.S.A.)  
http://www.sonystyle.ca/registration (from Canada)
Make sure you’ve removed all accessory contents from packaging.
Install 2 AA batteries (supplied separately) in your remote control.
Determine whether you will mount your TV on a wall or place it on a floor stand. Sony 
wall-mounting brackets are designed to provide the best fit.
Give your TV 2 
3
/
8
 inches (6 cm) of space behind it to properly ventilate.
The Four Steps to a 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 content, and proper setup connection with components such as your HD cable 
or satellite box.
You must get HD programming to experience the stunning detail of HDTV.
The quality of the image you see on your BRAVIA can only be as high as the quality of the 
signal it is displaying. This chart shows the different signal types and how to access them.
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Sources
High Definition 
Content
Best Picture Quality  
16:9 Aspect Ratio
HD Over-The-Air Antenna 
HD Cable Subscription/
Programming  
HD Satellite Subscription
Digital Content
Good Picture Quality  
Aspect Ratio based on 
Program
Over-The-Air Antenna 
Digital Cable Subscription 
Digital Satellite 
Subscription
Analog Content
Original TV format  
4:3 Aspect Ratio
Over-The-Air Antenna 
Cable Subscription
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™.

Connecting Your New BRAVIA® LCD HDTV
Running Initial Setup
Use the Favorites feature to manage your favorite channels and inputs for easy access.  
Recently viewed channels 
and inputs
Background TV
Saved channel or 
external input
Saved channel  
or external input
Press FAVORITES to access Favorites.
In Favorites, you will see a list of your most recently viewed channels and external 
inputs. Highlight a channel or external input and press   to tune to it.
To add a channel or external input to your Favorites list, tune to it and press 
OPTIONS, then select Add to Favorites.
See the Operating Instructions Manual for more details on this feature.


Watching Your TV
Press HOME to display the XMB™ (XrossMediaBar).
XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) with focus on Settings
Select Settings to customize your TV.
TV
Product Support
Clock/Timers
Sound
Screen
Channel
XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) with focus on TV icon. 
Select the channels from here or use the 0-9 number 
buttons on your remote control.
7
8
Cable
KFMB-DT
9
10
10.1
11
8.1
TV
XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) with focus on External 
Inputs. Select connected device from here or use 
the INPUT button on your remote control.
Video 3
Video 2
Component 2
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
TV
Remote Control and XMB
Sync
Whether you are watching cable, satellite or broadcast TV; playing a VCR, DVD or Blu-ray 
Disc; or connecting to your PC, you need to choose the correct input using your remote 
control:
Press HOME on your remote control to display the TV or External Inputs selection list; OR
Press INPUT to display the input selection menu as shown below. You can use both INPUT 
or / to toggle through the list.
Inputs can be managed by labeling them 
with the name of the connected 
equipment as shown here. See the 
Operating Instructions Manual for 
details.
The TV will automatically detect the 
connected equipment.  Shown here with 
equipment connected to Video 1, 
Component 1 and HDMI 1. 
Input: Select Your Content Source
Customize Sound and Picture Quality 
Favorites
Audio/V
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To Do List
When the Initial Setup is completed, consider carrying out these items:
Set Closed Captions (CC)
Manage Inputs (Label/Enable Inputs)
Set Parental Lock
Set Speakers  
Show/Hide Channels
For details, refer to your BRAVIA Operating Instructions Manual.
You can choose optimum sound and picture settings to match the content you are displaying 
on your TV: 
Press HOME on your remote control to display the XMB™ and select Picture or Sound 
from the Settings menu.  Choose the appropriate setting for your content. 
Use the OPTIONS button to quickly access Picture Adjustments and Sound 
Adjustments.
Refer to your Operating Instructions Manual for more information.
Adjust Screen Shape and Aspect Ratio
High-Definition and Standard-Definition signals are transmitted with different aspect ratios 
(the width-to-height shape of the image). Most HD signals use a widescreen aspect ratio of 
16:9. Most SD signals use a boxy 4:3 aspect ratio. The 16:9 aspect ratio looks perfect on your 
BRAVIA, but a 4:3 image may need to be adjusted to better fill the wide screen of your 
BRAVIA.
Adjust your TV so boxy 4:3 images are automatically re-configured (zoomed or 
stretched) to fit the wide TV screen; OR
Watch SD content in its original, boxy format with wide black bars surrounding the 
image to fill in unused space (for example, you may prefer to watch an old classic movie 
in its original 4:3 format, not reconfigured for a wide screen).
Press WIDE on your remote control.  Your TV will display available wide modes for the 
current signal.  Select the Wide Mode setting of your preference.