Sony Kdl 52w3000 Operating Instructions

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Using the Menus
The Parental Lock feature allows you to block programs according to their content and rating levels and 
block channels (regardless of the programs). Password is necessary in setting up blocking.
To View Blocked Programs
Press ENT when tuned to a blocked program, then enter the password. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn 
off and on the TV.
Closed Captions (CC) Settings
CC DisplayAllows you to turn On or Off the Closed Captions (CC) feature.
Analog CCFor the basic analog...

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Rating OffTurns off Parental Lock. No programs are blocked from viewing 
based on their ratings.
ChildMaximum ratings permitted are:
U.S.: TV-Y, TV-G, G
Canada: C, G, TV-Y
YouthMaximum 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
CustomSets ratings manually.
U.S.: See page 43 for details.
Canada: See page 43 for details.
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 If you are not familiar with the parental guideline rating system,...

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Using the Menus
Custom Rating System Chart
For Country selection of U.S.A.:
For Country selection of Canada:
Movie Rating GAll children and general audience
PGParental guidance suggested
PG-13Parental guidance for children under 13
RRestricted viewing, parental guidance is suggested for ages 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...

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HDMI inputs of this TV will recognize and communicate with other Sony equipment equipped with 
HDMI Control.
External Inputs Settings
Label InputsYou can label your inputs with the name of equipment you have connected. 
To assign your own label or Skip the input:
1Press V/v to highlight the video input (Video 1-3, Component 1-2 and HDMI 1-
3, PC), then press   to select the desired input.
2Press V/v to highlight the display label you want to assign, then press  .
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 You can select from the following...

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Using the Menus
If you have missed the Initial Setup when you first connected the TV or if you want to scan all receivable 
channels, you can run the Initial Setup. Follow the instructions on the screen. Settings such as picture and 
sound adjustments will not be affected by this Initial Setup.
General Settings
LanguageSelect the language of your choice from English, Español and Français to be used for 
displaying all the on-screen settings.
Info BannerDisplays the program name and the program...

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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:http://www.sony.com/tvsupport
1-800-222-SONY(7669) for US Support
1-877-899-SONY(7669) for Canadian Support
ConditionExplanation/Solution
No picture
No picture  Check the Power Saving settings (see page 45).
Cannot receive any channels  Make sure the power cord is connected securely.
 Turn on the...

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Other Information
No sound/Noisy sound
Good picture, no sound  Check the volume control.
 Press MUTING or VO L + so that “Muting” disappears from the screen 
(see page 22).
 Disconnect your headphones.
Speakers to TV Speakers in the Audio Options settings (see page 39). 
If it is set to Audio System, sound is not output from the TV’s speakers 
regardless of the TV’s volume control. 
 When using HDMI input with Super Audio CD or DVD-Audio, DIGITAL OUT 
(Optical) may not provide an audio signal.
Audio...

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Remote control does not 
operate Check the polarity of the batteries or replace the batteries.
 Point the remote control at the remote control sensor located at the front of the 
TV.
 Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your remote control operation; try turning 
off the fluorescent lamps.
 Keep the remote control sensor area clear from obstacles.
Cannot change channels with 
the remote control If you are using the TV to change channels, first press TV (FUNCTION) once, 
and the TV indicator lights...

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Other Information
Specifications
ModelKDL-40W3000KDL-46W3000KDL-52W3000
System
Television system
NTSC: American TV standard 
ATSC (8VSB terrestrial): ATSC compliant 8VSB
QAM on cable: ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 (Does not include CableCARD functionality)
Channel coverageAnalog terrestrial: 2-69 / Digital terrestrial: 2-69
Analog Cable: 1-125 / Digital Cable: 1-135
Panel systemLCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel
Speaker output11 W + 11 W
Input/Output jacks
Antenna
75-ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF
VIDEO IN...

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 Optional accessories availability depends on its stock.
 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Supplied accessoriesRemote control RM-YD017 (1) / Size AA batteries (2) / AC power cord (1) / Support belt (1) / Securing screw (1) / 
Wood screw (1) / Cable holder (1 attached to the TV) / Operating Instructions (1) / Quick Setup Guide (1) / 
Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket (1) / Warranty Card (1) / Online Registration Card (U.S.A. and Canada only) (1) 
Optional...