OLED Digital TV Operating Instructions Owner’s Record The model, serial numbers and the date of manufacture are written on rating label. It is located at the bottom 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 Pursuant to FCC regulations, you are CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do cautioned that any changes or modifications not expose this TV to rain or moisture. not expressly approved in this manual could Bright, stationary images, such as TV void your authority to operate this station logos or photos, displayed on your equipment. TV can become permanently imprinted onto the screen. This type of imprint is CAUTION known as “Image Retention.” Please take RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Safety the following steps to reduce the risk of this s Operate the TV only on 100 - 120 V AC. occurring: ATTENTION s RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE, Use the AC power cord specified by Sony View a variety of program sources or NE PAS OUVRIR and suitable for the voltage where you use programming material. Changing the it. program material viewed reduces the s The plug is designed, for safety purposes, possibility that a single image will become This symbol is intended to alert to fit into the wall outlet only one way. If imprinted on the TV screen. the user to the presence of you are unable to insert the plug fully into When using video games, set-top boxes, or uninsulated “dangerous voltage” the outlet, contact your dealer. similar products with your TV, or when within the TV’s enclosure that s If any liquid or solid object should fall may be of sufficient magnitude to viewing a TV station whose logo always inside the cabinet, unplug the TV stays on the screen, select the appropriate constitute a risk of electric shock immediately and have it checked by to persons. Picture settings for the room brightness qualified service personnel before and set Picture Mode to Standard (see This symbol is intended to alert operating it further. page 32 for instructions on adjusting the user to the presence of s If you will not be using the TV for several Picture settings). important operating and days, disconnect the power by pulling the maintenance (servicing) plug itself. Never pull on the cord. This TV was designed primarily for viewing TV broadcasts in wide screen instructions in the literature s For details concerning safety precautions, accompanying the TV. mode (16:9 aspect ratio). Therefore, when see “Important Safety Instructions” on viewing conventional (4:3) TV programs, The TV shall not be exposed to dripping or page 6. select Wide Zoom or Full in the Wide splashing and no objects filled with liquids, Mode. such as vases, shall be placed on the TV. Installing s The TV should be installed near an easily To reduce the risk of image retention, turn CAUTION accessible power outlet. off the On Screen Display (OSD) by s To prevent internal heat buildup, do not pressing the DISPLAY button, and turn off To prevent electric shock, do not use this block the ventilation openings. the menus of connected equipment (see polarized AC plug with an extension cord, s page 20 and 30). receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can Do not install the TV in a hot or humid be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure. place, or in a place subject to excessive IMAGE RETENTION IS NOT COVERED dust or mechanical vibration. BY YOUR WARRANTY. Un-repairable s Use the TV at temperatures between 41°F damage can occur and is not covered under Declaration of Conformity (5°C ) and 95°F (35°C ). warranty. Trade Name: SONY s To obtain the best picture, do not expose Model: XEL-1 the screen to direct illumination or direct Trademark Information Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. sunlight. It is recommended to use spot Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition lighting directed down from the ceiling or Multimedia Interface are trademarks or San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. to cover the windows that face the screen Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing with opaque drapery. It is desirable to LLC. install the TV in a room where the floor and This device complies with part 15 of the walls are not of a reflective material. Manufactured under license from Dolby FCC rules. Operation is subject to the Laboratories. “Dolby” and double-D symbol following two conditions: (1) This device are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. may not cause harmful interference, and (2) To Customers this device must accept any interference Sufficient expertise is required for installing Blu-ray Disc is a trademark. received, including interference that may the specified TV. Be sure to subcontract the “BRAVIA” and , ORGANIC cause undesired operation. installation to a Sony dealer or licensed PANEL, S-Force, , DMex, Memory Stick, contractor and pay adequate attention to safety Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO and during the installation. Memory Stick PRO Duo are trademarks or NOTIFICATION registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. This equipment has been tested and found to Note comply with the limits for a Class B digital This television includes a QAM demodulator “XMB” and “XrossMediaBar” are trademarks device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. which should allow you to receive of Sony Corporation and/or Sony Computer These limits are designed to provide unscrambled digital cable television Entertainment Inc. reasonable protection against harmful programming via subscription service to a “PLAYSTATION” is a registered trademark interference in a residential installation. This cable service provider. Availability of digital and “PS3” is a trademark of Sony Computer equipment generates, uses and can radiate cable television programming in your area Entertainment Inc. radio frequency energy and, if not installed and depends on the type of programming and signal used in accordance with the instructions, may provided by your cable service provider. cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: s Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. s Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. s Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. s Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. 4 Contents Important Safety Instructions ............................6 Protecting the TV Screen Overview Precautions to Protect the Screen from Damage................................................30 Welcome to the World of OLED TV..................12 Image Retention ...........................................30 Getting Started Screen Saver................................................30 1. Locating Inputs and Outputs .......................14 Customizing the TV Settings Rear & Left Side ...........................................14 Adjusting the Settings Menu............................31 2. Connecting the TV.........................................15 TV Settings Descriptions..................................32 Cable System or VHF/UHF Product Support......................................32 Antenna System........................................15 Clock/Timers Settings.............................32 Cable System and VHF/UHF Picture Settings ......................................32 Antenna System........................................15 Sound Settings .......................................34 HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box....................15 Screen Settings ......................................34 Other Equipment ..........................................16 Video Options Settings ...........................35 Using Control for HDMI ................................17 Audio Options Settings ...........................36 Connecting the AC Power Cord ...................17 Channel Settings ....................................37 3. Setting Up the Channel List – CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings...............38 Initial Setup ..................................................18 Parental Lock Settings............................38 4. Adjusting the Viewing Angle of the TV .......19 HDMI Settings ........................................41 General Settings.....................................41 Using TV Features Initial Setup.............................................42 Overview of the Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators......................................20 Other Information Inserting Batteries into the Remote Troubleshooting................................................43 Control.......................................................20 Specifications....................................................46 Remote Control ............................................20 Buttons and Indicators on the Base..............24 Index...................................................................47 Overview of the TV Home Menu (XMB™) ........25 Enjoying Photos and Music from a Memory Stick ...................................26 Using Memory Stick Media...........................26 Accessing Photo and Music Files.................26 Viewing Photos.............................................27 Listening to Music.........................................27