1. The Initial Setup screen will appear when your BRAVIA is powered on for the first time. Select the language for the OSD from the screen shown below.
2. Follow the instructions provided on the screen. Note: Be sure to select Energy Star compliant mode Home when prompted for home use. 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 instructions to set up your system. Note: Your TV will need to be left powered off (overnight) to receive TV Guide data.
5. Your BRAVIA TV must be properly connected to components such as sound system and cable or satellite box. See the reverse side of this guide for sample connection diagrams.
6. Turn off and unplug all components before making connections. Do not turn on the TV until connection setup is completed.
7. 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.)
8. Component 1 Component 2 Component connection Audio L/R 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i (Compatible with HD or SD content)
9. Video 1 S VIDEO connection (Use this connector in place of composite video connector) Audio L/R 480i (SD content)
10. Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 Composite video connection Audio L/R
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. To learn more about HDTV, visit: U.S.A.: http://www.sony.com/HDTV Canada: http://www.sonystyle.ca/hd
15. 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.
16. 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)
17. Make sure you’ve removed all accessory contents from packaging. Install 2 AA batteries (supplied separately) in your remote control.
18. 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.
19. Give your TV 2 3/8 inches (6 cm) of space behind it to properly ventilate.
20. The Four Steps to a Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup
21. 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.
22. You must get HD programming to experience the stunning detail of HDTV.
23. 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.
24. Best Signal Performance Comments 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
25. Connecting Your New BRAVIA LCD HDTV Running Initial Setup Easily access your favorite channels, photos, music, and inputs with the Favorites feature. Recently viewed channels and inputs Photos Saved channel or external inputs Background TV Music Press FAVORITES to access Favorites.
26. In Favorites, you will see a history of recently viewed channels and external inputs. Highlight an item and press to access it. To add a channel, photo, music, or external input to Favorites, tune to it and press OPTIONS, then select Add to Favorites.
27. See the Operating Instructions Manual for more details on this feature.
28. Watching Your TV Press HOME to display the XMB (XrossMediaBar). XMB (XrossMediaBar) with focus on Settings. Select Settings to customize your TV.
29. 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.
30. 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.
31. Video 3 Video 2 Component 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 TV Remote Control and XMB DISPLAY VOL CH MUTING REC REC PAUSE REC STOP F2 F1 MENU TOP MENU BD/DVD JUMP DVD AMP STB TV PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE CC FREEZE LIGHT POWER TV POWER SYNC MENU PAUSE PLAY FUNCTION STOP
32. 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.
33. Inputs can be managed by labeling them with the name of the connected equipment as shown here. See the Operating Instructions Manual for details.
34. The TV will automatically detect the connected equipment. Shown here with equipment connected to Video 1, Component 1 and HDMI 1.
35. When the Initial Setup is completed, consider carrying out these items: Set Closed Captions (CC) Manage Inputs (Label/Enable Inputs) Set Speakers Show/Hide Channels For details, refer to your BRAVIA Operating Instructions Manual.
36. 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.
37. Refer to your Operating Instructions Manual for more information.
