Sony Kdl 46v2500 Operating Instructions

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Using the Setup Settings
OptionDescription
LanguageSelect to display all on-screen settings in your language of choice: English, Español, Français.
Caption VisionAllows you to select from several closed caption modes (for programs that are broadcast with 
closed captioning). Some caption modes for digital channels are only accessible from the Digital 
Setup setting. For details, see page 39.
Off Caption Vision is turned off. 
CC1, CC2,
CC3, CC4Displays a printed version of the dialog or sound effects of a program. 
(Should be set to CC1 for most programs.)
Te x t 1 , Te x t 2 ,  
Te x t 3 , Te x t 4Displays network/station information presented using either half or the 
whole screen (if available). 
Caption Vision can also be accessed using the TOOLS button on the remote 
control.
Info BannerSet to On or Off. When On, displays the program name and the program information (if the 
broadcaster offers this service). Displays for few seconds when the channel is changed or the 
DISPLAY button is pressed. 
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Parental LockThe Parental Lock settings allows you to set up the TV to block programs according to their 
content and rating levels. Use 0-9 on the remote control to enter a four-digit password. The first 
time you create a password, confirm the password by entering it again. 
Lock OffTur n  Parental Lock off. No programs are 
blocked from viewing.
ChildMaximum ratings permitted are:
U.S.: TV-Y, TV-G, G
Canada: C, G, TV-Y
Yo u t hMaximum ratings permitted are:
U.S.: TV-PG, PG
Canada: C8+, PG, 8 ans+, TV-PG
Young AdultMaximum ratings permitted are:
U.S.: TV-14, PG-13
Canada: 14+, 13 ans+, TV-14
CustomSelect to set ratings manually.
U.S.: See page 34 for details.
Canada: See page 35 for details.
If you are not familiar with the Parental Guideline rating system, you should select 
Child, Youth, or Young Adult to help simplify the rating selection. To set more 
specific ratings, select Custom.
Change PasswordSelect to change your password.
You need your password for any future access into the Parental Lock settings. If 
you lose your password, see “Lost password.” on page 42.
Select Country U.S.A. Select to use U.S.A. ratings (see page 34).
Canada Select to use Canadian ratings (see page 35).
Label Video InputsAllows you to identify A/V equipment you connected to the TV, such as a VCR, DVD, etc. For 
example, if you have a DVD player connected to the VIDEO 4 jack, you can select the label 
DV D for the Video 4 input. Then when you press TV/VIDEO to change inputs, the video label 
you assigned to that input appears on screen.
1Press V/v to highlight the video input (Video 1-8) to which you want to assign a label. 
Then press   to select the input.
2Press V/v to highlight one of the displayed labels. Then press   to select the label.
You can select from the following labels for each input:
Video 1-7
–, DVD, Cable Box, Satellite, BD, VCR, Receiver, DVR, Game, 
Camcorder, Edit, Skip
Video 8
–, PC, Edit, Skip
Edit allows you to create a custom five-character label.
If you select Skip, your TV skips this input when you press the TV/VIDEO button.
The Skip label is useful for inputs to which no equipment is connected.
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Auto YCWhen connecting both VIDEO IN and S VIDEO IN, you can select the jack from which the TV 
receives the input signal. The TV is by default set to receive S VIDEO input signals.
1Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly until the desired video input appears.
2After selecting the Auto YC option, to watch the pictures input from the S VIDEO input 
jack:
Press V/v to highlight On, then press  .
To watch the pictures input from the VIDEO input jack:
Press V/v to highlight Off, then press  .
Timer Settings Sleep TimerSet the time in minutes (Off, 15 min, 30 min, 45 min, 60 min, 90 min, or 
120 min) that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off 
automatically. 
TimerYou can use the Timer to turn the TV on, turn it off, and tune to a specific 
channel at a scheduled time.
The Timer feature will not be available until you set the Current Time.
1Press V/v to highlight one of the following options, then press  .
Set:  Select to set the timer by Day, Time, Duration, Channel and 
Volume Setup.
Off:  Select to turn off the timer. (Your previous settings are saved.)
2If you selected Set in step 1, press V/v/B/b to set the day(s), hour, 
minute, AM/PM, duration, channel number (VHF/UHF, CATV or 
Digital), and volume. 
When Digital is selected, the last digital channel you viewed will 
automatically show when the TV is turned on.
3Press MENU to exit Settings. 
To return to the Timer Settings after programming the Timer or Current Time, press 
B.
Timer will be set to Off when:
- Auto Program for analog channels is executed.
- the AC power cord is disconnected and then reconnected to turn the TV on and 
the Current Time is displayed as --:-- --.
Current Time Select to set the current time (day, hour, minute, and AM/PM).
1Press   to select Current Time.
2Press V/v/B/b to set the current time (day, hour, minute, and AM/PM).
3Press MENU to exit Settings.
Powe r S av in gSelect to reduce the power consumption by adjusting the backlight brightness. This also 
enhances the black level. Select from Off, Low, High and Picture Off.
Light SensorSelect On to enable the automatic picture (screen) brightness control. The light sensor measures 
the room brightness which allows the TV to automatically adjust the backlight brightness based 
on the picture settings and the ambient room light conditions.
Be sure not to put anything around the sensor, as its function may be affected.
In low light the range of the backlight control is reduced when Light Sensor is set to 
On.
Quiet Power OnSelect to have the TV volume start at the minimum volume and gradually change to the set level 
when you turn it on.
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US Models: Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating Options
To select custom rating options for the U.S., select U.S.A. in the Select Country setting (see page 32). 
Speaker OnSelect to turn on the TV speakers.
OffSelect to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the TV’s sound only through 
your external audio receiver and speakers.
Audio Out 
Easy control of volume 
adjustmentsVa r i a bl eWhen Speaker is set to Off, the audio output from your audio system can 
be controlled by the TV’s remote control.
FixedWhen Speaker is set to Off, the audio output of the TV is fixed. Use your 
audio receiver’s remote control to adjust the volume (and other audio 
settings) through your audio system.
Cable OnSelect if you are receiving cable channels via cable TV provider.
OffSelect if you are using an antenna.
You should run Auto Program after changing the Cable setting.
Product InformationSelect to display the equipment information of your TV.
OptionDescription
Movie Rating GAll children and general audience.
PGParental guidance suggested.
PG-13Parental guidance for children under 13.
RRestricted viewing, parental guidance is suggested for children under 
17.
NC-17 and XNo one 17 or under allowed.
TV Rating
Block programs by their 
rating, content or bothAge-Based Ratings
TV-YAll children.
TV-Y7Directed to children age 7 and older.
TV-GGeneral audience.
TV-PGParental guidance suggested.
TV-14Parents strongly cautioned.
TV-MAMature audience only.
Content-Based Ratings
FVFantasy violence.
DSuggestive dialogue.
LStrong language.
SSexual situations.
VViolence.
To ensure maximum blocking capability, set the Age-Based Ratings.
Unrated
Block programs or 
movies that are broadcast 
without a ratingAllowAllows programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating.
BlockBlocks all programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating.
If you block unrated TV programs, be aware that the following types of programs 
may be blocked: programs broadcast from another country, emergency 
broadcasts, political programs, sports, news, public service announcements, 
religious programs and weather.
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Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating Options
To select custom rating options for Canada, select Canada in the Select Country setting (see page 32). 
Viewing Blocked Programs
You can view blocked programs by entering the password. Press ENT when tuned to a blocked program, 
then enter the password. This temporarily turns the parental control feature off. To reactivate the Parental 
Lock settings, turn off the TV. When the TV is turned on again, your Parental Lock settings are reactivated.
OptionDescription
English Rating CAll children.
C8+Children 8 years and older.
GGeneral programming.
PGParental guidance.
14+Viewers 14 and older.
18+Adult programming.
Fr e nc h  Ra t i ng GGeneral programming.
8 ans+Not recommended for young children.
13 ans+Not recommended for ages under 13.
16 ans+Not recommended for ages under 16.
18 ans+Programming restricted to adults.
U.S.A. RatingSee “US Models” on page 34 for details.
 
						

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Using the PC Settings
OptionDescription
Wide Mode NormalSelect to display in the original image size.
Full1Select to enlarge the picture to fill the display area, keeping its original 
aspect ratio.
Full2Select to enlarge the picture to fill the display area.
Wide Mode can also be accessed using the WIDE button on the remote control.
ResetResets the current setting to the default values, except Wide Mode and Power 
Management.
Auto AdjustmentSelect to automatically adjust the display position and phase of the picture when the TV 
receives an input signal from the connected PC. Note that Auto Adjustment may not work 
well with certain input signals. In such cases, manually adjust the options below.
Auto Adjustment for PC can also be set using the TOOLS button on the remote 
control.
PhaseAdjust after Pitch to fine tune overall sharpness.
PitchAdjust uneven sharpness on screen.
For the PC Input Signal Reference Chart, see page 43.
Horizontal CenterAllows you to move the position of the picture left and right.
Press B/b and press   to adjust.
Vertical CenterAllows you to move the position of the picture up and down. 
Press V/v and press   to adjust.
Power Management OnSelect to automatically switch to the standby mode when there is no 
signal input for 30 seconds.
OffSelect to turn off Power Management.
Power Management is not VESA-compliant.
PC Settings   Video 8
A A
D D
Wide Mode
Reset
Auto Adjustment                           
Phase                       0    
Pitch             0
Horizontal Center         0
Vertical Center         0
Power Management
Resolution: 1024x 768/60HzNormal
Off
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Using the Menus
Using the Analog Setup Settings
OptionDescription
Favorite ChannelsLets you set up a list of up to 16 of your favorite channels.
1Press V/v to highlight a Favorite Channel number (1-16) that you want to make your 
Favorite Channel, then press   to select it.
2Press V/v to scroll through the channels until you find the channel that you would like to 
add and then press   to select i
t.
To add other Favorite Channel numbers, repeat steps 1-2
.
To select Favorite Channel numbers that you specified, see page 24.
Favorite Channels for Analog TV can also be set using the TOOLS button on 
the remote control.
Auto ProgramAutomatically sets up the channel list on the TV for all receivable channels.
1Select Auto Program.
2Select OK to start Auto Program. When Auto Program is done, the Show/Hide 
Channels screen will appear. (See below)
Show/Hide ChannelsAllows you to show or hide channels that appear when you use the CH +/– buttons.
1Press V/v to scroll through the channels until you find the channel you want to show or 
hide. Then press   to select it.
2Press V/v to determine if the channel will be shown or hidden. 
To show or hide more channels, repeat steps 1-2.
Channels that you set to be hidden can be accessed only with the 0-9 buttons.
Label ChannelsAllows you to assign labels (such as station call letters) to channel numbers.
1Press V/v to scroll through the channel numbers. Then press   to select the channel 
number that you want to assign a label.
2Press V/v to scroll through the label characters (A-Z, 0-9, etc.). Press b to move to the 
next character. Repeat to add up to 5 characters to the label. Press b to highlight OK 
and press   to set.
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Using the Digital Setup Settings
OptionDescription
Digital Channels Favorite 
ChannelsLets you set up a list of up to 16 of your favorite channels.
1Press V/v to highlight a favorite channel number (1-16) that you 
want to make your favorite channel.
2Enter the number you wish to assign to the channel. Reset will 
remove the existing favorite channel and Surf will take you to the 
favorite channel list.
To select other favorite channel numbers, repeat steps 1-2.
Digital Channels AddSelect to add digital channels.
Auto ProgramAutomatically sets up the channel list on the TV for all receivable 
digital channels.
1Select Auto Program then Start.
2Select OK to start Auto Program. When Auto Program is done, 
select OK.
Show/Hide 
ChannelsAllows you to show or hide channels that appear when you use the CH 
+/– buttons.
1Press V/v to scroll through the channels until you find the channel 
you want to show or hide.
2Press   to determine if the channel will be shown or hidden. 
To show or hide more channels, repeat steps 1-2.
Channels that you set to be hidden can be accessed only with the 0-9 buttons.
Label ChannelsAllows you to assign labels (such as station call letters) to channel 
numbers.
1Press V/v to scroll through the channel numbers. Then press   
to select the channel number that you want to assign a label.
2Press V/v to scroll through the label characters (A-Z, 0-9, etc.). 
Press b to move to the next character. Repeat to add up to 7 
characters to the label. Then press   to set it.
To assign labels to more channels, repeat steps 1-2.
Highlight Digital 
Setup and press  . 
The Digital Setup option 
appears. 
Digital Setup Analog
Digital Setup
A A
D D
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Programming Caption Vision
If you selected the Program option under Caption Vision, you can change the following settings:
OptionDescription
Digital Setup  Caption VisionAllows you to select from several closed-caption modes for digital 
channels. To set Caption Vision for analog channels, see page 31.
On Caption Vision is turned on.
Off Caption Vision is turned off. 
ProgramAllows you to set basic and advanced Caption Vision 
options. See “Programming Caption Vision” below.
A/V Sync Off/1/2/3Use this option to make adjustments to audio and video 
synchronization when you have external equipment 
connected to DIGITAL OUT of the TV. Select Off 
(default setting) to make no adjustments. Select 1, 2 or 
3 to adjust so that the video and audio from your 
connected external equipment are synchronized.
DiagnosticsDisplay diagnostics information about the TV. This can be useful in pro-
viding information to an authorized technician or repair person.
Parental LockThe Parental Lock option in the Digital Setup settings allows you to set up the TV to block 
digital programs that contain digital ratings.
This setting is only available if digital ratings have been downloaded by your TV 
and ratings have been set for U.S.A. in the Setup settings (see page 32).
PasswordIf the password has not been set, or to change the password, use 
Change Password option in the Setup settings (see page 32).
Digital Rating OffTu rn  Parental Lock off. No programs that contain 
downloadable ratings are blocked from viewing. 
Custom...
Select to block programs based on downloadable ratings. 
Clear AllSelect to clear the entire downloadable rating system. 
This action will delete the current Digital Rating menu and 
the menu will no longer be available until the TV is tuned to a 
channel that contains downloadable ratings.
OptionDescription
BasicAllows you to select basic analog (EIA-608) closed caption options.
CC1, CC2, 
CC3, CC4See Caption Vision in the Setup setting on page 31.
Te x t 1 ,  Te x t 2 ,  
Te x t 3 ,  Te x t 4See Caption Vision in the Setup setting on page 31.
Digital CCAllows you to set digital closed captioning to Basic (digital EIA-608) or Advanced (digital 
EIA-708).
AdvancedAllows you to select advanced digital (EIA-708) closed caption options. Select from the 
available options.
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Advanced SettingsAllows you to make additional settings for digital (EIA-708) closed caption options. Select 
from As Broadcast, Small Te x t, Large Te x t and Custom.
Custom
...Allows you to customize the following settings:
Character Size Small, Standard, Large
Character Style Style 1-7
Character Color Color 1-8
Character Opacity Solid, Translucent
Edge Color Color 1-8
Edge Type None, Raised, Depressed, Outline, 
Left Shadow, Right Shadow
Background Color None, Color 1-8
Background Opacity Solid, Translucent
Window Color None, Color 1-8
Window Opacity Solid, Translucent
OptionDescription