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F:\Worker\SONY WAX3 EN 17(1)\3196472171(071107)\020WAR.fm Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the TV. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this TV. Model Name Serial No. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this TV to rain or moisture.
F:\Worker\SONY WAX3 EN 17(1)\3196472171(071107)\010COVTOC.fm masterpage:First Right 2C Contents Important Safety Instructions ............................4 Welcome to the World of BRAVIA™ The Four Steps to Stunning HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup ....................8 Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio.......................8 TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar)..........9 How to Use P&P and PIP Features ..................27 To display a picture in the Sub Window .......
F:\Worker\SONY WAX3 EN 17(1)\3196472171(071107)\030SAF.fm Important Safety Instructions 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
F:\Worker\SONY WAX3 EN 17(1)\3196472171(071107)\030SAF.fm masterpage:Right Small accessories MAGNETIC INFLUENCE Keep small accessories out of children’s reach. This TV contains a strong magnet in the speaker unit that generates a magnetic field. Keep any items susceptible to magnetic fields away from the speaker. ANTENNAS Outdoor antenna grounding SOUND If an outdoor antenna is installed, follow the precautions below.
F:\Worker\SONY WAX3 EN 17(1)\3196472171(071107)\030SAF.fm masterpage:Left MOISTURE s Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials. Moisture and flammable objects s The TV must not be exposed to dripping or splashing. Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the TV. s Do not use power-line operated TV sets near water — for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
F:\Worker\SONY WAX3 EN 17(1)\3196472171(071107)\030SAF.fm Preventing the TV from toppling over Take measures to prevent the TV from toppling over and causing injury. To prevent the TV from toppling over, secure the TV to a wall or stand. Placement for viewing It is recommended to watch the TV at a distance of 3 - 7 times that of the screen height, and in moderate brightness. Watching the TV for too long or in a dark room may cause eye fatigue.
F:\Worker\SONY WAX3 EN 17(1)\3196472171(071107)\040XXX.fm masterpage:None Left Welcome to the World of BRAVIA™ Thank you for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA™ high-definition television. The quality of the image you see on your BRAVIA TV is only as good as the quality of the signal it receives. To experience the stunning detail of your new BRAVIA TV, you need access to HD programming.
F:\Worker\SONY WAX3 EN 17(1)\3196472171(071107)\040XXX.fm masterpage:None Right TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on the TV screen. The XMB™ is an easy way to select programming and adjust settings on your BRAVIA TV. Press the HOME button on your remote control to access the XMB™.
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F:\Worker\SONY WAX3 EN 17(1)\3196472171(071107)\050GET.fm masterpage:First Right Getting Started ~ 1. Installing the TV Preventing the TV from Toppling Over Table-Top Stand TV stand 2 3 1 1 Screw the support belt (supplied) to the TV stand with a wood screw (supplied). 2 Attach the support belt to the Table-Top Stand with the securing screw (supplied) using a coin, etc. 3 Adjust the length by pulling the support belt toward you while holding the Table-Top Stand.
F:\Worker\SONY WAX3 EN 17(1)\3196472171(071107)\050GET.fm Preparation for Wall-Mounting This TV can be installed on a wall by using a WallMount Bracket (sold separately). Before mounting the TV on a wall, the Table-Top Stand must be removed from the TV. ~ • Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any reason other than to wall-mount the TV. Follow the simple steps below to remove the Table-Top Stand: 1 Disconnect all the cables from the TV.
F:\Worker\SONY WAX3 EN 17(1)\3196472171(071107)\050GET.fm masterpage:Right 2. Locating Inputs and Outputs Left side 2 2 VIDEO IN R-AUDIO-L (MONO) VIDEO Getting Started S VIDEO 1 3 Item Description 1 Headphone jack Connects to your headphones. If your headphones do not match the jack, use a suitable plug adapter (not supplied). ~ • While headphones are connected, the TV speakers are muted.
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F:\Worker\SONY WAX3 EN 17(1)\3196472171(071107)\050GET.fm masterpage:Right Item Description 1 HDMI IN 1 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.
F:\Worker\SONY WAX3 EN 17(1)\3196472171(071107)\050GET.fm 3. Connecting the TV masterpage:Left HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can enjoy high-definition and standarddefinition digital programming (if available in your area) along with standard-definition analog programming. ~ • This TV is capable of receiving unscrambled digital programming for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC).
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F:\Worker\SONY WAX3 EN 17(1)\3196472171(071107)\050GET.fm masterpage:Left PC Use the TV as a monitor for your PC. Shown below with the HD15 to HD15 connection. This TV can also be connected to a PC with DVI or HDMI output. (Refer to the separate Quick Setup Guide.
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F:\Worker\SONY WAX3 EN 17(1)\3196472171(071107)\050GET.fm Using HDMI Control for BRAVIA Theatre Sync™ This TV is equipped with BRAVIA Theatre Sync. The HDMI Control function enables BRAVIA Theatre Sync to allow communication between Sony TV's and Sony equipment. Only Sony equipment with HDMI Control capability is supported. masterpage:Left Bundling the Connecting Cables You can bundle the connecting cables as illustrated below.
F:\Worker\SONY WAX3 EN 17(1)\3196472171(071107)\050GET.fm 4. Setting Up the Channel List – Initial Setup The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn on the TV for the first time. Initial Setup Step 1 of 5 masterpage:Right ~ • If you accidentally turn off the TV during the Initial Setup process, the Initial Setup will restart from the beginning when the TV is turned back on. • The Auto Program may be canceled while the channels are being scanned.
F:\Worker\SONY WAX3 EN 17(1)\3196472171(071107)\050GET.fm masterpage:Left Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators Inserting Batteries into the Remote control Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching e and E on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment of the remote control. Push to open Remote Control Buttons located at the top of the TV will operate the same as these buttons on the remote control. E 1 2 HOM ~ • The 5 button and CH + have a tactile dot.
F:\Worker\SONY WAX3 EN 17(1)\3196472171(071107)\050GET.fm masterpage:Right Button Description 3 FREEZE Press once to display a frozen image with the current program in a window. Press again to fill the screen with the frozen image. Press 3rd time to return to the current program. Freeze Current program Frozen picture ~ 3 • With the Freeze feature active, some features are unavailable. • While the Freeze feature is active, pressing HOME will deactivate the Freeze and display the XMB™.
F:\Worker\SONY WAX3 EN 17(1)\3196472171(071107)\050GET.fm qd masterpage:Left Button Description qa VOL +/– Press to adjust the volume. qs MUTING Press to mute the sound. Press again or press VOL + to restore the sound. qd POWER Press to turn on and off the TV. qf WIDE Press repeatedly to step through the Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen settings (see page 32).
F:\Worker\SONY WAX3 EN 17(1)\3196472171(071107)\050GET.fm masterpage:Right Button Description qg INPUT Press to display the list of External Inputs and TV mode. Press repeatedly to toggle through the inputs. ~ qh V/v/B/b qj OPTIONS • See page 39 on setting up the External Inputs labels, including the Skip feature. Press V/v/B/b to move the on-screen cursor. Press to select/confirm an item.
F:\Worker\SONY WAX3 EN 17(1)\3196472171(071107)\050GET.fm masterpage:Left Indicators 1 6 PIC OFF/TIMER 2 3 STANDBY 4 POWER 5 Item Description 1 Speaker Outputs the audio signal. 2 Light Sensor Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see page 40 for details). Do not put anything near the sensor, as its function may be affected. 3 PIC OFF/ TIMER LED Lights up in green when the Picture Off feature is activated. Lights up in orange when the timer is set.
F:\Worker\SONY WAX3 EN 17(1)\3196472171(071107)\050GET.fm masterpage:Right How to Use P&P and PIP Features This TV comes with the P&P and PIP features which allow you to view two pictures simultaneously. P&P (picture and picture) provides two windows side by side. PIP (picture in picture) provides PC input signal and TV channels. ~ P&P Main Window Sub Window PIP Main Window (PC) Sub Window (Location of the Sub Window can be moved by pressing V/v/B/b.
F:\Worker\SONY WAX3 EN 17(1)\3196472171(071107)\060USE.fm masterpage:Fitst Left Using TV Features The HOME button allows you to access the TV Home Menu on the XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) as well as a variety of TV features. HOME cc Product Support Clock/Timers The XMB™ displays the Media Category icons (horizontally) and available features (vertically) within the highlighted icon. Settings Sound Screen The XMB™ is shown here with Settings highlighted.
F:\Worker\SONY WAX3 EN 17(1)\3196472171(071107)\060USE.fm masterpage:Right Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB™ 1 HOME 2 Press HOME to display the XMB™. Press B/b to select a Media Category icon. Settings 3 Available channels are listed under the TV icon. Select inputs from Video1-3 Component 1-2 HDMI 1-2 PC under the External Inputs icon. Using TV Features Available TV settings and features are listed under the Settings icon. Press V/v to move within the Category Object Bar.
F:\Worker\SONY WAX3 EN 17(1)\3196472171(071107)\060USE.fm masterpage:Left TV Settings Descriptions Product Support Contact Sony Sony contact information is available from this screen for your convenience. Your TV’s specific information such as Model Name, Serial Number, Software Version and downloadable ratings if available from the TV are displayed here. Signal Diagnostics Press to display the diagnostics information for the current signal.
F:\Worker\SONY WAX3 EN 17(1)\3196472171(071107)\060USE.fm masterpage:Right Reset Resets the current Picture Mode setting to the default values. Backlight Brightens or darkens the backlight. Picture Increases or decreases picture contrast. Brightness Brightens or darkens the picture. Color Increases or decreases color intensity. Hue Increases or decreases the green tones. Color Temperature White adjustment Cool Gives the white colors a bluish tint.
F:\Worker\SONY WAX3 EN 17(1)\3196472171(071107)\060USE.fm masterpage:Left Sound Settings Available Sound settings depend on the Speakers setting under Audio Options settings (page 34) or headphone connection. 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.
F:\Worker\SONY WAX3 EN 17(1)\3196472171(071107)\060USE.fm Auto Wide 4:3 Default Select the default screen mode to use for 4:3 sources masterpage:Right On Automatically changes Wide Mode setting based upon content. If frequent screen changes are disturbing to you, select Off. Off Turns off the Auto Wide option. Choose a Wide Mode from the Wide Mode option. Wide Zoom Enlarges the 4:3 picture to fill the 16:9 screen, displaying as much of the original image as possible.
F:\Worker\SONY WAX3 EN 17(1)\3196472171(071107)\060USE.fm Wide Mode masterpage:Left Normal Select to display the picture in its original resolution and aspect ratio. Full 1 Select to enlarge the picture to fill the screen, while maintaining its original aspect ratio. Full 2 Select to enlarge the picture to fill the screen. ~ • Wide Mode can also be accessed by pressing the WIDE button.
F:\Worker\SONY WAX3 EN 17(1)\3196472171(071107)\060USE.fm masterpage:Right Channel Settings Cable On For receiving cable channels via cable TV provider. Off For using an antenna. ~ • You should run Auto Program after changing the Cable setting. Auto Program Automatically sets up the channel list on the TV for all receivable channels. Channel scanning will be based on the Cable On/Off setting. 1 Select Auto Program. 2 Select OK to start Auto Program.
F:\Worker\SONY WAX3 EN 17(1)\3196472171(071107)\060USE.fm CC masterpage:Left Closed Captions (CC) Settings CC Display This option allows you to turn On or Off the Closed Captions (CC) feature. Analog CC Select this option for the basic analog (EIA-608) closed caption options. CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4 Displays a printed version of the dialogue or sound effects of a program. (Should be set to CC1 for most programs.
F:\Worker\SONY WAX3 EN 17(1)\3196472171(071107)\060USE.fm Rating masterpage:Right Off Turns off Parental Lock. No programs are blocked from viewing based on their ratings. Child Maximum ratings permitted are: U.S.: TV-Y, TV-G, G Canada: C, G, TV-Y Youth Maximum ratings permitted are: U.S.: TV-PG, PG Canada: C8+, PG, 8 ans+, TV-PG Young Adult Maximum ratings permitted are: U.S.: TV-14, PG-13 Canada: 14+, 13 ans+, TV-14 Custom Sets ratings manually. U.S.: See page 38 for details.
F:\Worker\SONY WAX3 EN 17(1)\3196472171(071107)\060USE.fm masterpage:Left Custom Rating System Chart For Country selection of U.S.A.
F:\Worker\SONY WAX3 EN 17(1)\3196472171(071107)\060USE.fm masterpage:Right External Inputs Settings Label Inputs You can label your inputs with the name of equipment you have connected. To assign your own label or Skip the input: 1 Press V/v to highlight the video input (Video 1-3, Component 1-2 and HDMI 12, PC), then press to select the desired input. 2 Press V/v to highlight the display label you want to assign, then press . ~ • You can select from the following labels for each input.
F:\Worker\SONY WAX3 EN 17(1)\3196472171(071107)\060USE.fm masterpage:Left General Settings Language Select the language of your choice from English, Español and Français to be used for displaying all the on-screen settings. Info Banner Displays the program name and the program information such as program title and program rating (if available from the broadcaster) when option is set to On. Select Off for minimal display information. Selecting Off will not completely disable the banner display.
F:\Worker\SONY WAX3 EN 17(1)\3196472171(071107)\070OTH.fm masterpage:First Right Other Information Troubleshooting If you have questions, service needs, or require technical assistance related to the use of your Sony TV, please visit our website or call one of the following numbers: Condition http://www.sony.com/tvsupport 1-800-222-SONY(7669) for US Support 1-877-899-SONY(7669) for Canadian Support Explanation/Solution No picture • Check the Power Saving settings (see page 40).
F:\Worker\SONY WAX3 EN 17(1)\3196472171(071107)\070OTH.fm Condition masterpage:Left Explanation/Solution No sound/Noisy sound Good picture, no sound • Check the volume control. • Press MUTING or VOL + so that “Muting” disappears from the screen (page 24). • Disconnect your headphones. • Set Speakers to TV Speakers in the Audio Options settings (see page 34). If it is set to Audio System, sound is not output from the TV’s speakers regardless of the TV’s volume control.
F:\Worker\SONY WAX3 EN 17(1)\3196472171(071107)\070OTH.fm Condition masterpage:Right Explanation/Solution Some digital cable channels are not being displayed • Certain cable companies have limitations on the broadcast of digital cable channels. Check with your cable company for more information. • The digital cable channel may be set to Hidden in the Show/Hide Channels setting (see page 35).
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F:\Worker\SONY WAX3 EN 17(1)\3196472171(071107)\080BCO.fm masterpage:Left For Your Convenience Please contact Sony directly if you: z z Have questions on the use of your television after reading your Operating Instruction manual and Quick Setup Guide Experience difficulty operating your television Contact Sony Customer Support at: http://www.sony.