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Item

Description

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Headphone jack

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

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• While headphones are connected, the TV speakers are muted.

2

VIDEO IN 2

VIDEO/R-AUDIO-
L (MONO)

Connects to the composite video and audio output jacks on your camcorder or other 
video equipment such as a VCR or video game equipment.

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• If you have mono equipment, connect its audio output jack to the TV’s 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.

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• 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.

VIDEO IN

IN

2

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VIDEO

AUDIO

L

(MONO)

R

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Summary of Contents for Bravia KDL-52WL130

Page 1: ... 2007 Sony Corporation LCD Digital Color TV 3 272 406 11 1 Operating Instructions KDL 52WL130 ...

Page 2: ...s 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...

Page 3: ...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 Programming Non Sony Video Equipment 26 Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control 28 Using P P and PIP Features 31 To Disp...

Page 4: ...d 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 disco...

Page 5: ...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 pr...

Page 6: ...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 Observe the following when installing the TV using a Wall Mount Bracket s Be sure to follow the operating instructions supplied with the Wall Mount Bracket when installing the TV s Be sure to atta...

Page 7: ...e 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 t...

Page 8: ...etup 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 ...

Page 9: ...ol 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 Product Support Clock Timers Sound Screen Video Options TV Settings Category Object Ba...

Page 10: ...om 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 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 a...

Page 11: ...pressed 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...

Page 12: ... 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 VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT VAR FIX DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL COMPONENT IN 1080p 1080i 720p 480p 480i S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L MONO R...

Page 13: ...omposite video 5 connection If both composite video and S VIDEO are connected S VIDEO signal has priority 5 VIDEO IN 1 3 VIDEO L MONO AUDIO R Connects to the composite video and audio output jacks on your A V equipment such as a VCR or other video equipment A third composite video and audio VIDEO IN 2 is located on the left side of the TV 6 COMPONENT IN 1 2 1080p 1080i 720p 480p 480i L AUDIO R Con...

Page 14: ...een the cable and over the air antenna programming as indicated below 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 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 yo...

Page 15: ... AUDIO R red AUDIO L white Audio cable DVI to HDMI cable HD cable box HD satellite box CATV Satellite antenna cable VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT VAR FIX DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL COMPONENT IN 1080p 1080I 720p 480p 480I S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L MONO R AUDIO L R AUDIO L R PR PB Y 1 1 3 2 COMPONENT IN AUDIO L R PR PB Y 1 DMex SERVICE 1080p 1080i 720p 480p 480i Component video cable Rear of TV CATV Satellite antenna cab...

Page 16: ...ced signals 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 PC AUDIO L R RGB PC IN AUDIO 1 3 IN HD15 HD15 cable analog RGB Audio cable stereo mini plugs Rear of TV Connect to an HDM...

Page 17: ... VIDEO IN IN 2 2 VIDEO AUDIO L MONO R VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT VAR FIX DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL COMPONENT IN 1080p 1080i 720p 480p 480i S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L MONO R AUDIO L R 1 1 RGB PC IN AUDIO 1 3 IN AUDIO L R PR PB Y VHF UHF CABLE DVD player Personal computer Digital satellite receiver VHF UHF CABLE Digital audio equipment Analog audio equipment A V Receiver Home Theater Digital recorder VCR Headphones Ca...

Page 18: ...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 ...

Page 19: ...s 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 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 Di...

Page 20: ...e 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 Buttons The FUNCTION button indicator lights up momentarily 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 f...

Page 21: ...o customize the sound settings including the Sound Booster setting 0 FAVORITES 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 s...

Page 22: ...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 qh DVR VCR Reco...

Page 23: ...ide Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen settings see page 37 Changing the Wide Screen Mode For PC timing see below Changing the Wide Screen Mode for PC Timing Button Description ws wd JUMP JUMP 4 3 Original source Standard definition source 16 9 Original source High definition source m m Wide Zoom Wide Zoom Normal Normal Full Full Zoom Zoom Incoming PC signal Incoming PC signal m m No...

Page 24: ...and content Detailed information of digital rating will appear if Digital Rating is selected when an icon to inform you the digital rating information appears wk HOME 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 wl CH Press to scan through channels To scan quickly through channels press and ho...

Page 25: ... 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 ...

Page 26: ...CTION 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 In some cases you may not be able to program your remote control If this is the case use your equipment s own remote control Any one of the FUNCTION buttons can be programmed to operat...

Page 27: ...oldstar 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 30...

Page 28: ...off POWER INPUT SELECT INPUT Select a channel 0 9 ENT Change channels CH Record z Play H Stop x Fast forward M Rewind the tape m Pause X press again to resume normal playback To Do This Press Activate the remote control to operate the DVD DVD FUNCTION Turn on off POWER If you have a DVD changer to skip disc F1 Play H Stop x Pause X press again to resume normal playback Step through different track...

Page 29: ...forward or backward M or m during playback Move highlight cursor and select DVD V v B b Record VCR z Change channels VCR CH or 0 9 ENT using tuner Adjust tracking VCR CH during tape playback Index search To Do This Press INPUT SELECT INPUT MENU ON OFF HOME To Do This Press Activate the remote control to operate the DVD HDD DVD FUNCTION Turn on off POWER Select the HDD Select the DVD F 1 F 2 Play H...

Page 30: ...recorded program Specify the previous chapter mark Specify the next chapter mark Stop x Pause X Record z Open the Favorites List FAVORITES Open the Guide OPTIONS Open Main menu HOME Move highlight cursor V v B b Select item Close on screen display RETURN Page CH Open the RECORDINGS List TOP MENU To Do This Press ...

Page 31: ... 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 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 Press B b to highlight the window and press V v to change the window size 1 Press OPTIONS to display t...

Page 32: ...vary depending on the situations and conditions applied Unavailable options are grayed out or not displayed Watching 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 Watch a movie play a game record a program or work on your PC Assign a label using the Label Inputs feature...

Page 33: ... 6 Press RETURN or HOME to exit 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 Available TV settings and features are listed under the Settings icon CC 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 Clo...

Page 34: ...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 ...

Page 35: ...nd 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 ava...

Page 36: ...oise Reduction MPEG Noise Reduction DRC Mode DRC Palette and Detail Enhancer are not available Sound Settings 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 valu...

Page 37: ... you select Off Off Turns off Auto Wide Choose a screen mode from the Wide Mode option 4 3 Default Select the default screen mode to use for 4 3 sources 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 En...

Page 38: ...u 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 Mod...

Page 39: ...t 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 When inputting VIDEO 1 to 3 ITU601 or ITU709 can ...

Page 40: ...ect 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 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 ...

Page 41: ...C1 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 Closed Captions CC can be turned on and off directly by pressing CC on the remote control Parental Lock Settings Password Use 0 9 buttons on the remote control ...

Page 42: ...rograms containing digital ratings are blocked from viewing Clear All Clears the downloaded ratings Custom Customizes Parental Lock with downloadable digital ratings Unrated Available only when Country is set to U S A Allow Allows programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating Block Blocks all programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating If you block unrated TV programs be awar...

Page 43: ... General audience TV PG Parental guidance suggested TV 14 Parents strongly cautioned TV MA Mature audience only Content Based Ratings FV Fantasy violence D Suggestive dialogue L Strong language S Sexual situations V Violence To ensure maximum blocking capability set the Age Based Ratings English Rating C All children C8 Children 8 years and older G General programming PG Parental guidance 14 Viewe...

Page 44: ...e 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 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 autom...

Page 45: ...etting must be set to On Power Saving 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 ...

Page 46: ...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 con...

Page 47: ...n 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...

Page 48: ... 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 equipment s original remote control Some digital cable channels are not being displayed Certain ca...

Page 49: ...ly 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 S...

Page 50: ...adphone jack 11 HOME button 24 Hue 35 I Info Banner 45 Infrared Receiver IR Light Sensor 25 INPUT button 24 Installing the TV on a wall 10 J JUMP button 23 L Label Inputs 44 Language 45 LIGHT button 20 Light Sensor 45 M Movie Rating 43 MPEG Noise Reduction 35 MTS 39 MUTING button 22 N Noise Reduction 35 O OPTIONS button 24 P P P 31 Password 41 PC IN jack 12 PC Power Management 45 Phase 38 Photo Co...

Page 51: ...VD Player or DVD Changer 28 DVD VCR Combo Unit 29 DVR 29 HDD DVD Combo Unit 29 Satellite Receiver 28 VCR 28 V 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 W WIDE button 23 Wide Mode 37 38 X XMB 9 32 ...

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Page 56: ...de z Experience difficulty operating your television 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 Printed in U S A ...

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