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Welcome to the World of BRAVIA
®
HDTV
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 programming and proper
setup
connections. This manual explains basic setup
connections (see page 12). The Quick Setup Guide, enclosed separately, illustrates how to
connect other optional equipment.
Thank you for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA
®
high-definition television. To experience the stunning
detail of your new
BRAVIA
TV, you need access to HD programming. Your
BRAVIA
TV can receive
and display HD programming from:
• Over-the-air broadcasting via HD-quality antenna
• HD cable subscription
• HD satellite subscription
• Blu-ray Disc™ player or other HD compatible external equipment
Contact your cable or satellite provider for information on upgrading to HD programming.
To learn more about HDTV, visit:
U.S.A.
http://www.sony.com/HDTV
Canada http://www.SonyStyle.ca/hd
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.
High-definition and standard-definition signals are transmitted with different aspect ratios (the
width-to-height ratio of the image). HDTV uses a wider screen than conventional standard-
definition TV.
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• You can use the
Wide Mode
function of the TV to adjust the 4:3 image to fit the entire screen (see pages 22, 45
and 46).
16:9 (high-definition) source
Most HDTV signals use a wide screen aspect ratio
of 16:9. The 16:9 fills your
BRAVIA
TV screen,
maintaining a crisp, clear, vivid picture.
4:3 (standard-definition) source
Most standard-definition signals use a boxy 4:3
aspect ratio. When a 4:3 image is displayed on an
HDTV, you will see black bars on the sides. The
picture quality may not be as sharp as with HD
sources.
