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...outlet unless the blades can be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of a reflective material. Disposal of programming and signal provided by qualified service personnel before turning on the cord. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. s ...or modifications not expressly approved in a residential installation. Never pull on the TV. It is desirable to the presence of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDL-40XBR2/KDL-46XBR2/ KDL-40XBR3/KDL-46XBR3 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. If this polarized AC plug with the instructions, may cause...
...outlet unless the blades can be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of a reflective material. Disposal of programming and signal provided by qualified service personnel before turning on the cord. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. s ...or modifications not expressly approved in a residential installation. Never pull on the TV. It is desirable to the presence of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDL-40XBR2/KDL-46XBR2/ KDL-40XBR3/KDL-46XBR3 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. If this polarized AC plug with the instructions, may cause...
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...Basic Operations Remote Control ...21 Programming the Remote Control 25 Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control 27 TV Controls...30 Using the Menus Overview of TM 11 Connecting the TV ...11 Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System 11 Cable Box/Digital Cable Box and Antenna 12 ... to the World of MENU ...31 Picture Settings...33 Sound Settings...35 Screen Settings ...37 Channel Settings...39 Parental Lock Settings 40 Setup Settings ...43 PC Settings ...46 Other Information Troubleshooting...48 PC Input Signal Reference Chart 51 Specifications ...52 Index ...53 9
...Basic Operations Remote Control ...21 Programming the Remote Control 25 Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control 27 TV Controls...30 Using the Menus Overview of TM 11 Connecting the TV ...11 Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System 11 Cable Box/Digital Cable Box and Antenna 12 ... to the World of MENU ...31 Picture Settings...33 Sound Settings...35 Screen Settings ...37 Channel Settings...39 Parental Lock Settings 40 Setup Settings ...43 PC Settings ...46 Other Information Troubleshooting...48 PC Input Signal Reference Chart 51 Specifications ...52 Index ...53 9
Operating Instructions
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If you for models KDL-40XBR2, KDL-46XBR2, KDL-40XBR3 and KDL-46XBR3. The packing box contains accessories that you must connect your TV (see "Changing the Wide... It is for purchasing this Sony LCD Digital Color TV. This manual is strongly recommended that are listed on page 24). Connecting the TV To display clear crisp pictures,... you connect the antenna/cable input using the supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable to receive optimum picture quality signal. Getting Started Getting Started Welcome to the World of optional equipment to your TV...
If you for models KDL-40XBR2, KDL-46XBR2, KDL-40XBR3 and KDL-46XBR3. The packing box contains accessories that you must connect your TV (see "Changing the Wide... It is for purchasing this Sony LCD Digital Color TV. This manual is strongly recommended that are listed on page 24). Connecting the TV To display clear crisp pictures,... you connect the antenna/cable input using the supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable to receive optimum picture quality signal. Getting Started Getting Started Welcome to the World of optional equipment to your TV...
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...light up . ✍ Press ANT to switch between VHF/UHF and cable. Use this hookup if ❑ You subscribe to a cable TV system that uses scrambled or encoded signals requiring a cable box to view all channels requires a cable box. ❑ You do not intend to hook up any other audio or... video equipment to your TV. CATV cable Coaxial cable CABLE Rear of TV VHF/UHF ✍ To set up the TV remote control, see "...
...light up . ✍ Press ANT to switch between VHF/UHF and cable. Use this hookup if ❑ You subscribe to a cable TV system that uses scrambled or encoded signals requiring a cable box to view all channels requires a cable box. ❑ You do not intend to hook up any other audio or... video equipment to your TV. CATV cable Coaxial cable CABLE Rear of TV VHF/UHF ✍ To set up the TV remote control, see "...
Operating Instructions
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...digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as video game equipment. ✍ If you have mono equipment, connect its audio output jack to the AUDIO IN(L/R) jacks of HDMI IN 8. (DVI connector is for video signals only.) 16 HDMI supports enhanced, ... HDMI jack, connect the DVI jack to the HDMI IN 8 (with HDMI-to-DVI cable or adapter) jack, and connect the audio jack to the TV's L (MONO) audio input jack. Getting Started When Connecting to Optional Equipment Left side IN 3 R AUDIO L(MONO) VIDEO VIDEO IN 2 1 2 3 IN 7 IN Rear 48 L AUDIO...
...digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as video game equipment. ✍ If you have mono equipment, connect its audio output jack to the AUDIO IN(L/R) jacks of HDMI IN 8. (DVI connector is for video signals only.) 16 HDMI supports enhanced, ... HDMI jack, connect the DVI jack to the HDMI IN 8 (with HDMI-to-DVI cable or adapter) jack, and connect the audio jack to the TV's L (MONO) audio input jack. Getting Started When Connecting to Optional Equipment Left side IN 3 R AUDIO L(MONO) VIDEO VIDEO IN 2 1 2 3 IN 7 IN Rear 48 L AUDIO...
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...For details, see page 11. ✍ VHF/UHF input receives over-the-air broadcast signal frequencies and CABLE input receives CATV signal frequencies. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Note that this TV displays all format types of picture in a resolution of Dolby Laboratories. 17 Getting Started ... the PC IN (RGB IN) input instead when connecting a PC. ✍ HDMI connection is located on page 51 for the signals that this TV displays all format types of picture in a resolution of 1,920 dots × 1,080 lines. 5 AC IN Connects the supplied AC power ...
...For details, see page 11. ✍ VHF/UHF input receives over-the-air broadcast signal frequencies and CABLE input receives CATV signal frequencies. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Note that this TV displays all format types of picture in a resolution of Dolby Laboratories. 17 Getting Started ... the PC IN (RGB IN) input instead when connecting a PC. ✍ HDMI connection is located on page 51 for the signals that this TV displays all format types of picture in a resolution of 1,920 dots × 1,080 lines. 5 AC IN Connects the supplied AC power ...
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...of connected components. Press to scan through the available picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Custom. For details, see "Using Other Equipment with TV functions and settings. Changing the Wide Screen Mode 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source Standard definition source High definition source m Wide Zoom...Button ws PICTURE wd WIDE Description Press repeatedly to cycle through channels. For details, see page 44). The OSD (on the input signal. The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in the Picture settings. To scan quickly through the Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom,...
...of connected components. Press to scan through the available picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Custom. For details, see "Using Other Equipment with TV functions and settings. Changing the Wide Screen Mode 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source Standard definition source High definition source m Wide Zoom...Button ws PICTURE wd WIDE Description Press repeatedly to cycle through channels. For details, see page 44). The OSD (on the input signal. The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in the Picture settings. To scan quickly through the Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom,...
Operating Instructions
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...see contacting Sony information on page 2). 8 POWER LED Lights up in green when the TV is turned on page 31). 6 PIC OFF/TIMER Lights up in red when your TV is activated. If you set a certain input to adjust the volume. Speaker Outputs the audio signal. ... servicing (see "Overview of MENU" on . 9 (IR) Infrared Receiver/Light Sensor Receives IR signals from the remote control. Basic Operations TV Controls POWER CHANNEL 1 2 VOLUME POWER CHANNEL VOLUME TV/VIDEO MENU 3 TV/VIDEO 4 MENU 5 PIC OFF/TIMER STANDBY POWER q; PIC OFF/TIMER STANDBY POWER 6 7 8 9 ...
...see contacting Sony information on page 2). 8 POWER LED Lights up in green when the TV is turned on page 31). 6 PIC OFF/TIMER Lights up in red when your TV is activated. If you set a certain input to adjust the volume. Speaker Outputs the audio signal. ... servicing (see "Overview of MENU" on . 9 (IR) Infrared Receiver/Light Sensor Receives IR signals from the remote control. Basic Operations TV Controls POWER CHANNEL 1 2 VOLUME POWER CHANNEL VOLUME TV/VIDEO MENU 3 TV/VIDEO 4 MENU 5 PIC OFF/TIMER STANDBY POWER q; PIC OFF/TIMER STANDBY POWER 6 7 8 9 ...
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... increase or decrease the green tones. Select to give the white colors a reddish tint. Vivid 5 Max 50 55 0 Cool 40 Using the Menus Option Picture Mode Reset Backlight Picture Brightness Color Hue Color Temp. Custom Allows you are automatically saved upon selection. Your...current settings to Video 8). Available only when Picture Mode is especially effective when original standard-definition signals have been up a Picture Mode (Vivid, Standard, Custom) independently for the TV input and for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. Off Select to Custom. Adjust to increase ...
... increase or decrease the green tones. Select to give the white colors a reddish tint. Vivid 5 Max 50 55 0 Cool 40 Using the Menus Option Picture Mode Reset Backlight Picture Brightness Color Hue Color Temp. Custom Allows you are automatically saved upon selection. Your...current settings to Video 8). Available only when Picture Mode is especially effective when original standard-definition signals have been up a Picture Mode (Vivid, Standard, Custom) independently for the TV input and for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. Off Select to Custom. Adjust to increase ...
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...for surround sound (for each video input (Video 1 to Custom. Select to second audio programs when a signal is set up a Sound Mode (Dynamic, Standard, Custom) independently for the TV input and for stereo programs only). On Select to emphasize left or right speaker balance. Adjust to stabilize ...Select for phase effects in Stereo mode. If no SAP signal is available only for stereo reception when viewing a program broadcast in stereo. Off Select to other inputs. Adjust the volume level of the current input (TV or video input) relative to turn off Steady Sound. ...
...for surround sound (for each video input (Video 1 to Custom. Select to second audio programs when a signal is set up a Sound Mode (Dynamic, Standard, Custom) independently for the TV input and for stereo programs only). On Select to emphasize left or right speaker balance. Adjust to stabilize ...Select for phase effects in Stereo mode. If no SAP signal is available only for stereo reception when viewing a program broadcast in stereo. Off Select to other inputs. Adjust the volume level of the current input (TV or video input) relative to turn off Steady Sound. ...
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...On Off Standard English Blue Off To display the Setup settings, see "Navigating Through Settings" (see page 32). See "Programming Caption Vision" on signal. Set to set basic and advanced Caption Vision (CC) options. Displays for inputs to highlight one of the picture from the input source is ... V/v to which no equipment is pressed. Program Allows you to On or Off. Allows you want to reproduce the color-difference signals. Then when you press TV/VIDEO to change inputs, the video label you assigned to that you connected to select the label. You can edit the Label Video...
...On Off Standard English Blue Off To display the Setup settings, see "Navigating Through Settings" (see page 32). See "Programming Caption Vision" on signal. Set to set basic and advanced Caption Vision (CC) options. Displays for inputs to highlight one of the picture from the input source is ... V/v to which no equipment is pressed. Program Allows you to On or Off. Allows you want to reproduce the color-difference signals. Then when you press TV/VIDEO to change inputs, the video label you assigned to that you connected to select the label. You can edit the Label Video...
Operating Instructions
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... to adjust. Press B/b and press to fine tune overall sharpness. Allows you to move the position of the picture when the TV receives an input signal from the connected PC. Full 1 Select to enlarge the picture to the standby mode when there is not VESA-compliant. 47 ... Select to enlarge the picture to display in the original image size. Note that Auto Adjustment may not work well with certain input signals. Using the Menus Option Others Using the Menus Description Auto Adjustment Reset Phase Pitch Horizontal Center Vertical Center Wide Mode Power Management Select ...
... to adjust. Press B/b and press to fine tune overall sharpness. Allows you to move the position of the picture when the TV receives an input signal from the connected PC. Full 1 Select to enlarge the picture to the standby mode when there is not VESA-compliant. 47 ... Select to enlarge the picture to display in the original image size. Note that Auto Adjustment may not work well with certain input signals. Using the Menus Option Others Using the Menus Description Auto Adjustment Reset Phase Pitch Horizontal Center Vertical Center Wide Mode Power Management Select ...
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... 1280 × 1024 80.0 75 VESA HDTV 1920 × 1080 67.5 60 ✍ This TV's PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync. ✍ This TV's PC input does not support interlaced signals. ✍ For the best picture quality, it is recommended to use the... signals (boldfaced) in the above chart with a 60Hz vertical frequency will be selected automatically. 51 In plug and play, signals with a 60Hz vertical frequency from...
... 1280 × 1024 80.0 75 VESA HDTV 1920 × 1080 67.5 60 ✍ This TV's PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync. ✍ This TV's PC input does not support interlaced signals. ✍ For the best picture quality, it is recommended to use the... signals (boldfaced) in the above chart with a 60Hz vertical frequency will be selected automatically. 51 In plug and play, signals with a 60Hz vertical frequency from...
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... Screen size (measured diagonally): KDL-40XBR2: 40 inches KDL-46XBR2: 46 inches KDL-40XBR3: 40 inches KDL-46XBR3: 46 inches Panel System: LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel Display resolution (horizontal × vertical): 1,920 dots × 1,080 lines VIDEO IN 1/2/4: S VIDEO (4-pin mini DIN) (VIDEO 1 only): VIDEO: Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative C: 0.286 Vp-p (Burst signal), 75 ohms 1 Vp...
... Screen size (measured diagonally): KDL-40XBR2: 40 inches KDL-46XBR2: 46 inches KDL-40XBR3: 40 inches KDL-46XBR3: 46 inches Panel System: LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel Display resolution (horizontal × vertical): 1,920 dots × 1,080 lines VIDEO IN 1/2/4: S VIDEO (4-pin mini DIN) (VIDEO 1 only): VIDEO: Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative C: 0.286 Vp-p (Burst signal), 75 ohms 1 Vp...