SERVICE CARE CARDSony Electronics Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.
Contents General Information Of BRAVIA Page 1. Picture Quality 1
2. Remote Control Sensitivity 4
3. LCD TV Gets Hot 5
4. Precautions On Handling LCD TV 6
5. Connectivity (DVD) 7
6. Connectivity (PC) 8
7. Connectivity (HDMI™) 9
8. HDMI™ - CEC connectivity 10
Specific Features And Functions Of BRAVIA 1. Auto Tuning 12
2. Manual Tuning 13
3. Program Sorting 14
4. Viewing Settings 15
5. Brightness Adjustment 16
6. Power Saving Mode 18
7. Display Information 19
8. MPEG Noise Reduction 20
Dear Valued Customer,
We congratulate you for choosing Sony’s BRAVIA model and we welcome you to enjoy the Sony experience.
• This booklet will provide you some basic understanding of Sony’s BRAVIA model’s key features and its connectivity to external equipments.
• For more details, please refer to the supplied Instruction Manual or you may also visit your local Sony Support website.
If you still need any technical assistance, please contact your local Sony Service Centre.
We hope you will enjoy the wonderful performance of Sony BRAVIA.
Possible reasons are: i. Playback pictures are recorded in High Definition
(HD) format. ii. These pictures are played back by HD players such
as Blu-ray Disc player, HD camera or HD Game console.
Play back from VCR, DVD players are mainly Standard Definition (SD) format.
HD pictures are 3 times clearer than SD pictures.Refer to the pictures showing picture quality differences between SD & HD.
My picture is not clear and having lot of dots, lines and
hazy. How can I improve the picture quality?
Why is the picture quality of LCD TV crystal clear when
played back by some equipments?
Standard Definition (SD) - 4.3 Ratio
High Definition (HD) - 16.9 Ratio
Picture Quality
The basic difference is the picture clarity in the LCD TV. The picture clarity (resolution) is measured in number of Pixels. • Full HD offers 2 Mega Pixels (1920 x 1080) resolution. The higher the pixels, the better the resolution and capability of displaying finer details. • HD Ready offers 1 Mega Pixel (1366 x 768) resolution.
Does your TV has this label?• You can enjoy Full HD games (e.g. PLAYSTATION®3).• You can view Full HD pictures from HD camcorders (e.g. HD Handycam®).• You can playback Full HD movies from HD players (e.g. Blu-ray player).• You can receive Full HD digital reception from a digital tuner/set top box.
High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) is the standard interface to connect other HD devices to BRAVIA. HDMI™ offers: • High bandwidth for all signal transmission
between HD devices. • Transfer of uncompressed audio/video signal between HD devices.
Picture Quality
What is the recommendedinterface to connect
Full HD to HD Devices ?
What is the differencebetween ‘Full HD’ and
‘HD Ready’?
HD Programs
HD Game Consoles
HD Camcorders
Full HD LCD TV
HD Player
Possible causes are: i. Antenna installation. ii. Antenna location. iii. Signal distribution.Consult a qualified antenna-installer before approaching Sony Service Centre.
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Picture Quality Remote Control Sensitivity
How can I prevent theremote control from
operating intermittently?
Refer below table for commonly available connectivity to LCD TV and other equipment.
Picture Quality Name
HDMI™(High Definition
Multi MediaInterface)
Picture+
SoundNo
RF/CoaxialPicture
+Sound
No
DVI(Digital Video
Interface)Picture Yes
Component Video Picture Yes
S-Video Picture Yes
Composite Video Picture Yes
SignalTransmitted
Separate audioconnection
required or not?
Pict
ure
Qua
lity
Perf
orma
nce
Normal Quality
Best Quality
What are the common connectivity available
to LCD TV? Which is thebest connectivity?
Please refer to the instruction manual to check the location of the remote commander sensor on the TV.
Follow below actions: i. Aim remote control towards remote commander sensor location on the TV. ii. Remove the items blocking the sensor . iii. Replace batteries if needed.
BrightnessSensor
Remote CommanderSensor
CORRECT ( )
R
Sockets/Ports
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Precautions On Handling LCD TV
How can I preventpanel damage?
How can I safelytransport LCD TV?
Why LCD TV isgetting too warm?
Note: Built-in protection circuit will automatically switch off the unit if it is hotter than normal.
Installed on the wall Installed with stand
Air Circulation is blocked
Leave at least this space clearance around the set Leave at least this space clearance around the set
30 cm
10 cm
6 cm10 cm 10 cm
30 cm
10 cm 10 cm
• LCD TV installed in Built-in cabinet must have sufficient ventilation.
Wall Wall
Follow below precautions. i. Disconnect all the cables. ii. Minimum 2 persons to carry the TV. iii. DO NOT stress/press on the LCD panel. iv. Hold firmly on the bottom (as shown). v. No jolts or vibration.
Follow below precautions. i. DO NOT push or scratch the screen. ii. DO NOT throw any objects on the screen . iii. Move slowly to adjust the angle of TV. iv. Wipe gently with a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent. v. Do not use cleaning agents such as Alcohol, Thinner , Acid cleaner etc..
LCD TV generates small amount of heat which is dissipated via the ventilation holes.
It is recommended: • Never cover the ventilation holes. • Leave some space clearance around the LCD TV as shown in the pictures.
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Connectivity (DVD)
How can I connectLCD TV to DVD player?
Connectivity (PC)
How can I connect LCD TV to PC?
Please refer to the instruction manual to check the location of the remote commander sensor on the TV.
Follow below steps to connect DVD player to LCD TV.
Step 1: Method 1: Connect to Component Video input. Method 2: Connect to Composite Video / S-Video inputs.
Step 2: i. Press “MENU”. ii. Press
_
_ to select “External Inputs” option and press U. iii. Press
_
_ to select “HD/DVD 1” option (Method 1) and press U. Or Select “Video 1” option (Method 2) and press U. iv. DVD logo appears and then play DVD.
Follow below steps to connect PC to LCD TV.
Step 1: Connect the PC to the TV through PC input.
Step 2: i. Press “MENU”. ii. Press
_
_ to select “External Inputs” option and press U. iii. Press
_
_ to select “PC” option and press U.
External Inputs
Select: Set: Exit: MENU
Edit Video Labels
HDMI Device Selection
Video 1
Return
Video 2
Video 3
HD/DVD 1
HD/DVD 2
HDMI 1
HDMI2
HDMI 3
PC
Rear View
Method 1
Method 2
Press Menu
_
_
U
External Inputs
Select: Set: Exit: MENU
Edit Video Labels
HDMI Device Selection
Video 1
Return
Video 2
Video 3
HD/DVD 1
HD/DVD 2
HDMI 1
HDMI2
HDMI 3
PC
Rear View
Audio
RGB Jack
MENU
Program List
External inputs
Settings
Show available TV programs
Select: Set: Exit: MENU
MENU
Program List
External inputs
Settings
Show available TV programs
Select: Set: Exit: MENU
Note: Connection through Component Video gives better picture quality. Choose HD/DVD1, HD/DVD 2 or whichever input is available for method 1 connection. Choose Video 1, Video 2 or whichever input is available for method 2 connection.7 8
Press Menu
_
_U
Connectivity (HDMI)
How can I connectLCD TV to other
HDMI™ equipments?
Note: HDMI™ control must be set on both the TV and external equipment . Choose HDMI 1, HDMI 2 or whichever input is available for connection.
Continue to step 3
HDMI-CEC Connectivity
How can I set upHDMI™ - CEC?
Follow below steps to connect HDMI™ equipments to LCD TV.
Step 1: Use HDMI™ connector to connect to HDMI™ equipments to LCD TV as shown.
Follow below steps to connect multiple HDMI™ equipments to LCD TV.
Step 1: Use HDMI™ connector to connect to HDMI™ equipments to LCD TV as shown.
Step 2: i. Press “MENU”. ii. Press
_
_ to select “Settings” Option and press U.
Step 2: i. Press “MENU”. ii. Press
_
_ to select “External Inputs” option and press U. iii. Press
_
_ to Select “HDMI 1” option and press U.
Rear View
Audio
HDMI
HDMI™ Equipment (Blu-Ray)
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
HDM
I 1HD
MI 2
Up to 5 devices can berecognized end to end for
cascade connection
Rear View
External Inputs
Select: Set: Exit: MENU
Edit Video Labels
HDMI Device Selection
Video 1
Return
Video 2
Video 3
HD/DVD 1
HD/DVD 2
HDMI 1
HDMI2
HDMI 3
PC
MENU
Program List
External inputs
Settings
Show available TV programs
Select: Set: Exit: MENU
MENU
Program List
External inputs
Settings
Show available TV programs
Select: Set: Exit: MENU
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Press Menu
_
_
U Press Menu
_
_
U
HDMI-CEC Connectivity
How can I set upHDMI™ - CEC?
Auto Tuning
How can Iperform Auto Tuning
Step 1: i. Press “MENU” ii. Press
_
_ to select “Settings” option and press U. iii. Press
_
_ to select “Channel Set Up” option and press U.
Follow below steps to perform Auto Tuning.
Step 2: i. Press
_
_ to select “Auto Tuning” option and press U. ii. Press
_
_ to select “OK” button and press U. iii. Press “MENU” to exit the menu screen, once tuning is completed.
Step 3: i. Press
_
_ to select “HDMI setup” option and press U. ii. Press
_
_ to turn “ON” option and press U. iii. Power on all the connected devices. iv. Press
_
_ to select “OK” option and press U. iii. Wait for the scanning to complete.
Select: Set: Exit: MENU
Setup TV
Auto Start-up
Language
Cinema Drive
AV Setup
HDMI Setup
Timer Settings
Power Saving Settings
Light Sensor
Chiness
Auto
Off
Product Information
All Reset
Auto Start-up
Language
Cinema Drive
AV Setup
On
Off
On
HDMI Setup
Timer Settings
Select: Back: RETURN
Device List Update
Searching for devices,Please wait.
Devices found: 0
Select: Back: RETURN
Setup
Do you want to update the HDMI device list?Please power on the devices and activate eachHDMI control setting before updating.
OK Cancel
Back: RETURN
Auto Tuning
Do you want to start Auto Tuning?
OK Cancel
Select: Set: Exit: MENU
Picture TV
Target Inputs
Picture Mode
Reset
Backlight
Picture
Brightness
Color
Hue
All Inputs
Vivid
Max
High
Low
18
Cool
0
60
40
Max
Color Temperature
Noise Reduction
Advance Settings
MPEG Noise Reduction
Sharpness
MENU
Program List
External inputs
Settings
Show available TV programs
Select: Set: Exit: MENU
Auto Tuning
Program found: 1
VHF Low
Select: Set: Exit: MENU
Channel Setup TV
1 Digit Direct
Auto Tuning
Programme Sorting
Programme Labets
Programme Block
Manial Programme Preset
Back: RETURN
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Press Menu
_
_
U
_ _Press Menu
_
_
U
_ _
Manual Tuning
How can I tunethe channels manually?
Program Sorting
How can Isort programs?
Step 1: i. Press “MENU”. ii. Press
_
_ to select “Settings” option and press U. iii. Press
_
_ to select “Channel Set Up” option and press U.
Follow below steps to perform Manual Tuning. Follow below steps to sort programs.
Step 1: i. Press “MENU”. ii. Press
_
_ to select “Settings” option and press U. iii. Press
_
_ to select “Channel Set Up” option and press U.
Step 2: i. Press
_
_ to select “Manual Program preset” option and press U. ii. Press
_
_ to select “VHF Low” button and press U. iii. Press _ to begin Manual Tuning. iv. Press U to stop Manual Tuning. v. Press
_
_ to highlight the program and press U.
Step 2: i. Press
_
_ to select “Program Sorting” option and press U. ii. Press
_
_ to select program numbers and press U. iii. Press “MENU” to exit.
Press Menu
_
_
U
Select: Set: Exit: MENU
Picture TV
Target Inputs
Picture Mode
Reset
Backlight
Picture
Brightness
Color
Hue
All Inputs
Vivid
Max
High
Low
18
Cool
0
60
40
Max
Color Temperature
Noise Reduction
Advance Settings
MPEG Noise Reduction
Sharpness
MENU
Program List
External inputs
Settings
Show available TV programs
Select: Set: Exit: MENU Select: Set: Exit: MENU
Picture TV
Target Inputs
Picture Mode
Reset
Backlight
Picture
Brightness
Color
Hue
All Inputs
Vivid
Max
High
Low
18
Cool
0
60
40
Max
Color Temperature
Noise Reduction
Advance Settings
MPEG Noise Reduction
Sharpness
MENU
Program List
External inputs
Settings
Show available TV programs
Select: Set: Exit: MENU
Select: Set: Exit: MENU
Channel Setup TV
1 Digit Direct
Auto Tuning
Programme Sorting
Programme Labets
Programme Block
Manial Programme Preset
Back: RETURN
Select: Set: Exit: MENU
Channel Setup TV
1 Digit Direct
Auto Tuning
Programme Sorting
Programme Labets
Programme Block
Manual Programme Preset
Back: RETURN Select: Set: Exit: MENU
Channel Setup TV
Programme
Manual Programme Preset
TV System
VHF Low
Label
AFT
Skip
Colour System
Signal Booster
Signal Level
Audio Filter
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B/G
– – –
On
No
Auto
Auto
Low
Select: Set: Exit: MENU
Channel Setup TV
Programme
Manual Programme Preset
TV System
VHF Low
Label
AFT
Skip
Colour System
Signal Booster
Audio Filter
03
B/G
– – –
On
No
Auto
Auto
Low
Select: Set: Exit: MENU
Channel Setup TV
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Programme Sorting
01
02
03
04
06
07
08
05
09
Select: Set: Exit: MENU
Channel Setup TV
00
Programme Sorting
01
02
03
04
06
07
08
05
09
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Signal Level
Press Menu
_
_
U
_
Viewing Settings
What is the best viewing distance from
the LCD TV?
What are the preferred picture settings?
Brightness Adjustment
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I notice a change in brightness between different LCD TVs.
Is this normal?
When judging the brightness certain factors are to be considered
RECOMMENDED BRIGHTNESS: • Check the LCD TV is capable of producing bright yet natural images. Look for an image
that shows a good level of detail in dark areas without washing-out the rest of the image by being too bright.
• Consider the brightness of the surrounding environment. This always affects the perceived picture brightness of the LCD TV. A LCD TV will appear less bright or too bright in different rooms because light differs in each scenario.
ABOUT BRAVIA: • The BRAVIA LCD TV is equipped with an Auto Light Sensor. This is an Automatic
backlight control system which will automatically adjust its brightness according to lighting conditions.
• This helps to provide the optimum picture quality in any environment. • This helps avoid eye-strain while watching TV as the picture brightness will follow the
lighting of the room accordingly. • With the Auto Light Sensor feature, there may be savings on your electrical costs
because this system reduces excessive brightness which then optimizes its power consumption.
Screen Size Viewing Distance Range 26 Inch 1 metre 32 inch 1.2 metre 37 inch 1.4 metre 40 inch 1.5 metre 46 inch 1.7 metre 52 inch 2 metre
These are 3 recommended settings as below: i. Suitable for standard picture: Standard Mode. ii. Best for watching movie at home: Cinema Mode. iii. Best for shop front display: Vivid Mode.
Best viewing distance depends on the screen size.Refer to the table below for recommended viewing distance.
Recommended distance for viewing High Definition picture is 3 times of TV vertical screen size. Recommended distance for viewing Standard Definition picture is 5 times of TV vertical screen size.
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Brightness Adjustment Power Saving Mode
Why is the picturedarker than usual?
How can I adjust TV brightness manually?
Follow below steps to adjust brightness.. The picture will be darker if the unit is in power saving mode. Follow below steps to switch off power saving mode.
Step 1: i. Press “MENU”. ii. Press
_
_ to select “Settings” option and press U.
Step 2: i. Press
_
_ to select “Set Up” option and press U. ii. Press
_
_ to select “Power Saving Setting” option and press U. iii. Press
_
_ to select “Off”, “Low”, “High” or “Picture Off” and press U.
Step 2: i. Press
_
_ to select “Picture” option and press U. ii. Press
_
_ to select “Brightness” option and press U. iii. Press
_
_ to select required level and press U. iv. Press “MENU” to exit.
Press Menu
_
_
U
Press Menu
_
_
U
Select: Set: Exit: MENU
Picture TV
Target Inputs
Picture Mode
Reset
Backlight
Picture
Brightness
Color
Hue
All Inputs
Vivid
Max
High
Low
18
Cool
0
60
40
Max
Color Temperature
Noise Reduction
Advance Settings
MPEG Noise Reduction
Sharpness
MENU
Program List
External inputs
Settings
Show available TV programs
Select: Set: Exit: MENU
Step 1: i. Press “MENU”. ii. Press
_
_ to select “Settings” option and press U.
MENU
Program List
External inputs
Settings
Show available TV programs
Select: Set: Exit: MENU
Select: Set: Exit: MENU
Setup TV
Power Saving
Power Saving Settings
Power Consumption
Off
Off
Select: Set: Exit: MENU
Setup TV
Power Saving
Power Saving Settings
Power Consumption
Select: Set: Exit: MENU
Picture TV
Target Inputs
Picture Mode
Reset
Backlight
Picture
Brightness
Color
Hue
All Inputs
Vivid
Max
High
Low
18
Cool
0
60
40
Max
Color Temperature
Noise Reduction
Advance Settings
MPEG Noise Reduction
Sharpness
Select: Set: Exit: MENU
Picture TV
Target Inputs
Picture Mode
Reset
Backlight
Picture
Brightness
Color
Hue
All Inputs
Vivid
Max
High
Low
18
Cool
0
60
40
Max
Color Temperature
Noise Reduction
Advance Settings
MPEG Noise Reduction
Sharpness
Brightness
Min Max
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Select: Set: Exit: MENU
Setup TV
Auto Start-up
Language
Cinema Drive
AV Setup
HDMI Setup
Timer Settings
Power Saving Settings
Light Sensor
Chiness
Auto
Off
Product Information
All Reset
Off
Low
High
Picture Off
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Display Information
How can I remove the“gray rectangle” or “clock”
in the bottom leftcorner of the screen?
Follow the below steps to adjust display information.
In “AV input mode”, the display info (i+) buttonwill have the following function.
Press Menu
With Noise
After Noise Reduction
Step 2: i. Press
to select “Picture” option and press . ii. Press
to select “MPEG Noise Reduction” option and press . iii. Press
to select “Low” option and press .
Step 1: i. Press “MENU”. ii. Press
to select “Settings” option and press .
MENU
Program List
External inputs
Settings
Show available TV programs
Select: Set: Exit: MENU
Select: Set: Exit: MENU
Picture TV
Target Inputs
Picture Mode
Reset
Backlight
Picture
Brightness
Color
Hue
All Inputs
Vivid
Max
High
Low
18
Cool
0
60
40
Max
Color Temperature
Noise Reduction
Advance Settings
MPEG Noise Reduction
Sharpness
Select: Set: Exit: MENU
Picture TV
Target Inputs
Picture Mode
Reset
Backlight
Picture
Brightness
Color
Hue
All Inputs
Vivid
Max
Low
18
Cool
0
60
40
Max
Color Temperature
Noise Reduction
Advance Settings
MPEG Noise Reduction
Sharpness
High
MPEG Noise Reduction
Select: Exit: MENU
Medium
Off
High
Low
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MPEG Noise Reduction
How can I reduce MPEG noise?
(mosquito type noise due to blocks in picture)
Follow below steps to adjust brightness.
Channel number
Press once:Displays information such as current channel number and screen mode such as Wide
Mode. (Channel number or AV input label will remain)
Press twice:Removes channel number or AV input label and displays “Clock” in the lower right corner of the
screen. If the Clock is not set will display “--/--“.
Press thrice:Removes clock information
from screen. (Returns to normal viewing mode without any
display information).
Screen mode
Wide Mode:Wide Zoom
Clockinformation
10:46 AM
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Press the display info button