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2-678-575-11(1) LCD Digital Color TV Operating Instructions KDL-40XBR2 KDL-46XBR2 KDL-40XBR3 KDL-46XBR3 © 2006 Sony Corporation
2-678-575-11(1) LCD Digital Color TV Operating Instructions KDL-40XBR2 KDL-46XBR2 KDL-40XBR3 KDL-46XBR3 © 2006 Sony Corporation
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... located at the rear of your television after reading your manual z Experience difficulty operating your television Contact Sony Customer Support at: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport or to speak with a support representative: United States 1-800-222-SONY (7669) 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM (EST) Mon - Model No. Serial No. Refer... to them whenever you : z Have questions on the use of the TV. For Your Convenience Please contact Sony directly if you call upon your retailer or place of purchase. Fri 10:30 AM - 7:15 PM (EST) Sat - Please Do Not ...
... located at the rear of your television after reading your manual z Experience difficulty operating your television Contact Sony Customer Support at: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport or to speak with a support representative: United States 1-800-222-SONY (7669) 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM (EST) Mon - Model No. Serial No. Refer... to them whenever you : z Have questions on the use of the TV. For Your Convenience Please contact Sony directly if you call upon your retailer or place of purchase. Fri 10:30 AM - 7:15 PM (EST) Sat - Please Do Not ...
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...outlet on 120-240 V AC. s Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below 41°F (5°C). s To obtain the best picture, do not block the ventilation openings. Sony Appliance Model No. KDL-40XBR2 KDL-46XBR2 KDL-40XBR3 KDL-46XBR3 Sony Wall-Mount Bracket Model No. It is required for help....s Connect the equipment into the wall outlet only one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDL-40XBR2/KDL-46XBR2/ KDL-40XBR3/KDL-46XBR3 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Safety s Operate the TV only on a circuit different from the ceiling or to cover the windows that to which can...
...outlet on 120-240 V AC. s Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below 41°F (5°C). s To obtain the best picture, do not block the ventilation openings. Sony Appliance Model No. KDL-40XBR2 KDL-46XBR2 KDL-40XBR3 KDL-46XBR3 Sony Wall-Mount Bracket Model No. It is required for help....s Connect the equipment into the wall outlet only one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDL-40XBR2/KDL-46XBR2/ KDL-40XBR3/KDL-46XBR3 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Safety s Operate the TV only on a circuit different from the ceiling or to cover the windows that to which can...
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...Disc is required when the apparatus has been damaged in the U.S.A and other countries. BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. Important Safety.... 4 Servicing is a trademark. A polarized plug has two blades with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. This TV incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. If the provided plug does not fit into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed...
...Disc is required when the apparatus has been damaged in the U.S.A and other countries. BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. Important Safety.... 4 Servicing is a trademark. A polarized plug has two blades with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. This TV incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. If the provided plug does not fit into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed...
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...or popping sound from heat sources. s Do not pull the power cord. Wall outlet Do not use strong solvents such as to provide some TVs to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on the package. ANTENNA Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outdoor antenna is operating, ... a three-wire grounding type AC power cord plug (Class 1 unit) This TV must be connected to an AC power socket outlet with a solution of mild soap and warm water. Wiring For your dealer or Sony service center to the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 Ground clamps Antenna lead-...
...or popping sound from heat sources. s Do not pull the power cord. Wall outlet Do not use strong solvents such as to provide some TVs to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on the package. ANTENNA Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outdoor antenna is operating, ... a three-wire grounding type AC power cord plug (Class 1 unit) This TV must be connected to an AC power socket outlet with a solution of mild soap and warm water. Wiring For your dealer or Sony service center to the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 Ground clamps Antenna lead-...
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...for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a fire or an electric shock. s Carry the TV with the specified number of the TV, and to avoid touching the glass surface as much as illustrated. VENTILATION The slots and openings in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is... provided. Never spill liquid of the TV has a special coating, be blocked or covered. As the glass surface of any liquid or solid object does fall through the cabinet ...
...for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a fire or an electric shock. s Carry the TV with the specified number of the TV, and to avoid touching the glass surface as much as illustrated. VENTILATION The slots and openings in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is... provided. Never spill liquid of the TV has a special coating, be blocked or covered. As the glass surface of any liquid or solid object does fall through the cabinet ...
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...properly secured during installation or removal from toppling over and causing injury. s Do not hang the TV from the stand or wall-mount, causing damage or serious injury. Corrosion If you install the TV on the LCD screen. This does not indicate a failure. This is used in a cold place, a ... light (red, blue, or green) may appear constantly on an inclined surface, the TV may cause the TV to direct sun light. s Do not push or scratch the LCD screen, or place objects on the TV. s Avoid spraying insect repellent with rubber or plastic made with high-precision technology and ...
...properly secured during installation or removal from toppling over and causing injury. s Do not hang the TV from the stand or wall-mount, causing damage or serious injury. Corrosion If you install the TV on the LCD screen. This does not indicate a failure. This is used in a cold place, a ... light (red, blue, or green) may appear constantly on an inclined surface, the TV may cause the TV to direct sun light. s Do not push or scratch the LCD screen, or place objects on the TV. s Avoid spraying insect repellent with rubber or plastic made with high-precision technology and ...
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...TV yourself since opening the cabinet may expose you unplug the AC power cord. Replacement parts When replacement parts are required, be repairable, ask a qualified service technician to dispose of the TV.... Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Safety check Upon completion of any service or repairs to the TV...TV s Do not dispose of liquid crystal. Unauthorized substitutions may result. Should the TV... the manufacturer) to determine that the TV is in a fire, an electric shock...If the surface of the TV cracks, do not touch the TV until you to dangerous voltage...
...TV yourself since opening the cabinet may expose you unplug the AC power cord. Replacement parts When replacement parts are required, be repairable, ask a qualified service technician to dispose of the TV.... Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Safety check Upon completion of any service or repairs to the TV...TV s Do not dispose of liquid crystal. Unauthorized substitutions may result. Should the TV... the manufacturer) to determine that the TV is in a fire, an electric shock...If the surface of the TV cracks, do not touch the TV until you to dangerous voltage...
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...Antenna 13 VCR and Cable ...14 VCR and Cable Box/Digital Cable Box 15 When Connecting to Optional Equipment 16 Installing the TV ...18 Preventing the TV from Toppling Over 18 Bundling the Connecting Cables 18 When Installing on a Wall 19 Setting Up the Channel List - Contents... Getting Started Welcome to the World of MENU ...31 Picture Settings...33 Sound Settings...35 Screen Settings ...37 Channel Settings...39 Parental Lock Settings 40 Setup...
...Antenna 13 VCR and Cable ...14 VCR and Cable Box/Digital Cable Box 15 When Connecting to Optional Equipment 16 Installing the TV ...18 Preventing the TV from Toppling Over 18 Bundling the Connecting Cables 18 When Installing on a Wall 19 Setting Up the Channel List - Contents... Getting Started Welcome to the World of MENU ...31 Picture Settings...33 Sound Settings...35 Screen Settings ...37 Channel Settings...39 Parental Lock Settings 40 Setup...
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...easily affected by radio noise and the like, resulting in the correct aspect ratio (see page 16). It is for purchasing this Sony LCD Digital Color TV. Getting Started Getting Started Welcome to display the picture in signal deterioration. This manual is strongly recommended that are listed on page... VHF/UHF and cable. 11 If you for models KDL-40XBR2, KDL-46XBR2, KDL-40XBR3 and KDL-46XBR3. The packing box contains accessories that you connect the antenna/cable input using the supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable to your TV correctly and select the correct Wide Mode to the World...
...easily affected by radio noise and the like, resulting in the correct aspect ratio (see page 16). It is for purchasing this Sony LCD Digital Color TV. Getting Started Getting Started Welcome to display the picture in signal deterioration. This manual is strongly recommended that are listed on page... VHF/UHF and cable. 11 If you for models KDL-40XBR2, KDL-46XBR2, KDL-40XBR3 and KDL-46XBR3. The packing box contains accessories that you connect the antenna/cable input using the supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable to your TV correctly and select the correct Wide Mode to the World...
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... VHF/UHF and cable. CATV cable IN OUT Cable box Coaxial cable Antenna cable CABLE Rear of TV IN OUT Cable box ✍ To set up any other audio or video equipment to your TV. Getting Started Cable Box/Digital Cable Box and Antenna z To change channels using the cable box, set... 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 the TV remote control, see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 25. ✍ Press SAT/CABLE to begin operating the cable box with the remote control (see...
... VHF/UHF and cable. CATV cable IN OUT Cable box Coaxial cable Antenna cable CABLE Rear of TV IN OUT Cable box ✍ To set up any other audio or video equipment to your TV. Getting Started Cable Box/Digital Cable Box and Antenna z To change channels using the cable box, set... 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 the TV remote control, see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 25. ✍ Press SAT/CABLE to begin operating the cable box with the remote control (see...
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Getting Started Getting Started Satellite Receiver and Cable/Antenna Rear of TV S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R 1 4 VIDEO IN S VIDEO Y PB PR L AUDIO R 5 6 HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) RGB DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) AUDIO L AUDIO R PC IN AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) CABLE VHF/UHF VIDEO (yellow) AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) A/V cable CATV cable Antenna cable Satellite receiver Satellite antenna cable S VIDEO cable ✍ If your satellite receiver is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable. 13
Getting Started Getting Started Satellite Receiver and Cable/Antenna Rear of TV S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R 1 4 VIDEO IN S VIDEO Y PB PR L AUDIO R 5 6 HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) RGB DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) AUDIO L AUDIO R PC IN AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) CABLE VHF/UHF VIDEO (yellow) AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) A/V cable CATV cable Antenna cable Satellite receiver Satellite antenna cable S VIDEO cable ✍ If your satellite receiver is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable. 13
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Getting Started VCR and Cable Rear of TV S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R 1 4 VIDEO IN S VIDEO Y PB PR L AUDIO R 5 6 HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) RGB DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) AUDIO L AUDIO R PC IN AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) VIDEO (yellow) AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) A/V cable CABLE VHF/UHF Coaxial cable Splitter CATV cable VCR Coaxial cable S VIDEO cable ✍ If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable. 14
Getting Started VCR and Cable Rear of TV S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R 1 4 VIDEO IN S VIDEO Y PB PR L AUDIO R 5 6 HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) RGB DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) AUDIO L AUDIO R PC IN AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) VIDEO (yellow) AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) A/V cable CABLE VHF/UHF Coaxial cable Splitter CATV cable VCR Coaxial cable S VIDEO cable ✍ If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable. 14
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... Coaxial cable A/V cable Coaxial cable Splitter CATV cable Coaxial cable ✍ If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of TV S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R 1 4 VIDEO IN Y PB PR L AUDIO R 5 6 HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) RGB DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) AUDIO...) AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) VIDEO (yellow) AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) VCR z To change channels using the cable box, set your TV to work with your cable box. 15 Getting Started Getting Started VCR and Cable Box/ Digital Cable Box Rear of the S VIDEO cable. ✍ If...
... Coaxial cable A/V cable Coaxial cable Splitter CATV cable Coaxial cable ✍ If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of TV S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R 1 4 VIDEO IN Y PB PR L AUDIO R 5 6 HD/DVD IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) RGB DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) AUDIO...) AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) VIDEO (yellow) AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) VCR z To change channels using the cable box, set your TV to work with your cable box. 15 Getting Started Getting Started VCR and Cable Box/ Digital Cable Box Rear of the S VIDEO cable. ✍ If...
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...or high-definition video, plus digital audio. 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 video game equipment. ✍ If you have mono equipment, connect its audio ...output 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 ...
...or high-definition video, plus digital audio. 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 video game equipment. ✍ If you have mono equipment, connect its audio ...output 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 ...
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...jacks on your A/V equipment such as described on page 47. 0 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) Connect to switch between scrambled channels (coming through your TV's audio through a cable box) and unscrambled cable channels. For details, see page 11. ✍ VHF/UHF input receives over-the-air broadcast ...A third composite video and audio jacks (VIDEO 2) is necessary to view 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i formats. qd CABLE Connects to the TV's HDMI input. Getting Started Item Description Getting Started HDMI-to-DVI cable HDMI adapter Audio cable ✍ Do not connect a PC to your equipment...
...jacks on your A/V equipment such as described on page 47. 0 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) Connect to switch between scrambled channels (coming through your TV's audio through a cable box) and unscrambled cable channels. For details, see page 11. ✍ VHF/UHF input receives over-the-air broadcast ...A third composite video and audio jacks (VIDEO 2) is necessary to view 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i formats. qd CABLE Connects to the TV's HDMI input. Getting Started Item Description Getting Started HDMI-to-DVI cable HDMI adapter Audio cable ✍ Do not connect a PC to your equipment...
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... with the securing screw (supplied) using a coin, etc. 3 Adjust the length by pulling the support belt toward you while holding the TV stand. ✍ Be sure to take measures to the TV stand. In this case, or when the securing strength is not enough, use commercial screws 3 to 4 mm (1/8 to 3/16 inches...) diameter to fit to prevent the TV from toppling over and causing injury. ✍ The supplied wood screw may not be used depending on the type of screw. Consult your dealer about...
... with the securing screw (supplied) using a coin, etc. 3 Adjust the length by pulling the support belt toward you while holding the TV stand. ✍ Be sure to take measures to the TV stand. In this case, or when the securing strength is not enough, use commercial screws 3 to 4 mm (1/8 to 3/16 inches...) diameter to fit to prevent the TV from toppling over and causing injury. ✍ The supplied wood screw may not be used depending on the type of screw. Consult your dealer about...
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...wall by yourself. Sufficient expertise is required in a safe place until you carry out this TV, especially to wall- For bracket installation, refer to the instruction guide provided by Sony dealers or licensed contractors. ✍ Be sure to store the removed screws and Table-...product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that came with two people. Getting Started When Installing on a Wall Getting Started This TV can be performed by the WallMount Bracket model for withstanding the TV's weight. Be sure to lift the TV by using a wall-mount bracket...
...wall by yourself. Sufficient expertise is required in a safe place until you carry out this TV, especially to wall- For bracket installation, refer to the instruction guide provided by Sony dealers or licensed contractors. ✍ Be sure to store the removed screws and Table-...product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that came with two people. Getting Started When Installing on a Wall Getting Started This TV can be performed by the WallMount Bracket model for withstanding the TV's weight. Be sure to lift the TV by using a wall-mount bracket...
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...on-screen display language. The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn on the TV. Initial Setup After you finish connecting the TV, you can run the Initial Setup to turn on the TV until you turn on the TV for the first time after hooking it up the channels at a later time,... (see page 39). ✍ If you choose to set up . 1 Press to create a list of receivable channels from both VHF/UHF antenna and cable TV channels if both sources are connected. Auto Program performed through Initial Setup will reappear each time you complete Auto Program. 20 Getting Started Setting Up...
...on-screen display language. The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn on the TV. Initial Setup After you finish connecting the TV, you can run the Initial Setup to turn on the TV until you turn on the TV for the first time after hooking it up the channels at a later time,... (see page 39). ✍ If you choose to set up . 1 Press to create a list of receivable channels from both VHF/UHF antenna and cable TV channels if both sources are connected. Auto Program performed through Initial Setup will reappear each time you complete Auto Program. 20 Getting Started Setting Up...
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...immediately. Press 0 - 9 to the diagram inside the remote control's battery compartment. , (Continued) 21 Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the TV. ✍ Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the e and E on the batteries to select a channel; When the remote control ...the 0-9 and ENT buttons to operate the corresponding equipment. You must first press one of these buttons will operate the equipment you want the TV to enter 2.1, press 2 , , 1 and ENT. Press to show which external equipment the remote control is set to cycle through different...
...immediately. Press 0 - 9 to the diagram inside the remote control's battery compartment. , (Continued) 21 Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the TV. ✍ Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the e and E on the batteries to select a channel; When the remote control ...the 0-9 and ENT buttons to operate the corresponding equipment. You must first press one of these buttons will operate the equipment you want the TV to enter 2.1, press 2 , , 1 and ENT. Press to show which external equipment the remote control is set to cycle through different...