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... the Window Size of optional equipment connection diagrams. Customer Support http://www.sony.com/tvsupport On-line Registration United States http://productregistration.sony.com Canada http://www.SonyStyle.ca/registration 3 Connecting the TV 14 Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System 14 Cable System and VHF... Menu on XMB 33 TV Setting Description 34 Product Support 34 Clock/Timers Settings 34 Picture Settings 34 Sound Settings 36 Screen Settings 37 Video Options Settings 39 Audio Options Settings 40 Channel Settings 40 CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings 41 Parental Lock Settings 42 ...
... the Window Size of optional equipment connection diagrams. Customer Support http://www.sony.com/tvsupport On-line Registration United States http://productregistration.sony.com Canada http://www.SonyStyle.ca/registration 3 Connecting the TV 14 Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System 14 Cable System and VHF... Menu on XMB 33 TV Setting Description 34 Product Support 34 Clock/Timers Settings 34 Picture Settings 34 Sound Settings 36 Screen Settings 37 Video Options Settings 39 Audio Options Settings 40 Channel Settings 40 CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings 41 Parental Lock Settings 42 ...
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...Inputs: cable, satellite, VCR, DVD players or other inputs can also be selected from the Category Object Bar for the 40, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-X Series models with screen size measured diagonally. 9 Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen Video Options Category Object Bar Media...Settings: timer, picture, sound, screen and other options (see page 34 for customization options). • TV Channels: available channels are displayed on your remote control to access the XMB™. TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is a menu of BRAVIA features and input ...
...Inputs: cable, satellite, VCR, DVD players or other inputs can also be selected from the Category Object Bar for the 40, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-X Series models with screen size measured diagonally. 9 Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen Video Options Category Object Bar Media...Settings: timer, picture, sound, screen and other options (see page 34 for customization options). • TV Channels: available channels are displayed on your remote control to access the XMB™. TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is a menu of BRAVIA features and input ...
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... control compatible equipment is connected, communication with the connected equipment is supported. This USB port is for receiving the external control signal. (KDL-40/46/52XBR5 only) 5 VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO Connects to the S VIDEO output jack of your VCR or other video equipment. .../ R-AUDIO-L 3 HDMI IN 3 HDMI Description 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 a set up this communication. • When connecting a HDMI control compatible audio system with...
... control compatible equipment is connected, communication with the connected equipment is supported. This USB port is for receiving the external control signal. (KDL-40/46/52XBR5 only) 5 VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO Connects to the S VIDEO output jack of your VCR or other video equipment. .../ R-AUDIO-L 3 HDMI IN 3 HDMI Description 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 a set up this communication. • When connecting a HDMI control compatible audio system with...
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...subscribing to your TV via the HDMI or component video (with audio) input on the back of your area) along with HDMI Connection Rear of input signal you choose (see page 40). Cable or ...VHF/UHF (or VHF only) 75-ohm coaxial cable Rear of TV VHF/UHF/CABLE input Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System...programming (if available in signal degradation. Shown with standard-definition analog programming. ~ • This TV is capable of TV B VHF/UHF/CABLE input ~ • Be sure to set the Cable setting to switch ...
...subscribing to your TV via the HDMI or component video (with audio) input on the back of your area) along with HDMI Connection Rear of input signal you choose (see page 40). Cable or ...VHF/UHF (or VHF only) 75-ohm coaxial cable Rear of TV VHF/UHF/CABLE input Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System...programming (if available in signal degradation. Shown with standard-definition analog programming. ~ • This TV is capable of TV B VHF/UHF/CABLE input ~ • Be sure to set the Cable setting to switch ...
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...on screen display as well as default audio for digital channels. To Add Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as described on page 40. (Useful for the first time. Getting Started 4. Initial Setup The Initial Setup screen appears when you to move to set up convenient features... such as described on -screen settings. B button: Allows you turn off the TV during the Initial Setup process, the Initial Setup will be prompted to select the language of your choice to be canceled while the channels ...
...on screen display as well as default audio for digital channels. To Add Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as described on page 40. (Useful for the first time. Getting Started 4. Initial Setup The Initial Setup screen appears when you to move to set up convenient features... such as described on -screen settings. B button: Allows you turn off the TV during the Initial Setup process, the Initial Setup will be prompted to select the language of your choice to be canceled while the channels ...
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...the Freeze feature is active, pressing RETURN will exit from the screen (see pages 19 and 40 for spoken dialog and qa Custom to customize the sound settings including the Sound Booster setting. 0... the XMB™. 6 7 CC Press to Favorites" will be available in your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for a few seconds. See your region. 9 SOUND Press to cycle through different sound settings... . qa RETURN Press to go back to enter 2.1, press 2 , , 1 and ENT. Using the TV Features Button 5 6 FREEZE Description Use with the current program in a window. How to Add to Favorites ...
...the Freeze feature is active, pressing RETURN will exit from the screen (see pages 19 and 40 for spoken dialog and qa Custom to customize the sound settings including the Sound Booster setting. 0... the XMB™. 6 7 CC Press to Favorites" will be available in your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for a few seconds. See your region. 9 SOUND Press to cycle through different sound settings... . qa RETURN Press to go back to enter 2.1, press 2 , , 1 and ENT. Using the TV Features Button 5 6 FREEZE Description Use with the current program in a window. How to Add to Favorites ...
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...page 31 Exit P&P or Exit PIP See page 31 Motion Enhancer See page 39 Speakers See page 40 wl Audio Swap Add to move the on-screen cursor. e; F1/F2 Sound Screen Video Options TV Press to scan through channels, press and hold down either +/-. Press to display the list of...quickly through channels. Product Support Clock/Timers wl CH +/- Press to display a list of convenient functions and menu wh shortcuts. Alternate Audio See page 40 Digital Rating See page 42 Screen See page 37 wk HOME ~ • Motion Enhancer can only be accessed in the Picture settings. Press to ...
...page 31 Exit P&P or Exit PIP See page 31 Motion Enhancer See page 39 Speakers See page 40 wl Audio Swap Add to move the on-screen cursor. e; F1/F2 Sound Screen Video Options TV Press to scan through channels, press and hold down either +/-. Press to display the list of...quickly through channels. Product Support Clock/Timers wl CH +/- Press to display a list of convenient functions and menu wh shortcuts. Alternate Audio See page 40 Digital Rating See page 42 Screen See page 37 wk HOME ~ • Motion Enhancer can only be accessed in the Picture settings. Press to ...
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... Menu on XMB™ 1 Press HOME to display the XMB™. 2 Press B/b to exit. 33 Settings Available TV settings and features are listed under the External Inputs icon. 3 Press V/v to move within the Category Object Bar. (The Category Object Bar shown below ... Product Support (page 34) Clock/Timers (page 34) Picture (page 34) Sound (page 36) Screen (page 37) Video Options (page 39) Audio Options (page 40) Channel (page 40) CC Closed Captions (CC) (page 41) Parental Lock (page 42) External Inputs (page 44) HDMI Settings (page 44) General (page 44) Initial Setup (page...
... Menu on XMB™ 1 Press HOME to display the XMB™. 2 Press B/b to exit. 33 Settings Available TV settings and features are listed under the External Inputs icon. 3 Press V/v to move within the Category Object Bar. (The Category Object Bar shown below ... Product Support (page 34) Clock/Timers (page 34) Picture (page 34) Sound (page 36) Screen (page 37) Video Options (page 39) Audio Options (page 40) Channel (page 40) CC Closed Captions (CC) (page 41) Parental Lock (page 42) External Inputs (page 44) HDMI Settings (page 44) General (page 44) Initial Setup (page...
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... Selects the range of the picture. White Balance Adjusts the color temperature color by pressing OPTIONS on the Speakers setting under Audio Options settings (page 40) or headphone connection. Detail Enhancer Enhances the details of color reproduction from the OPTIONS menu. • Picture settings for PC Timings (HDMI or PC input...
... Selects the range of the picture. White Balance Adjusts the color temperature color by pressing OPTIONS on the Speakers setting under Audio Options settings (page 40) or headphone connection. Detail Enhancer Enhances the details of color reproduction from the OPTIONS menu. • Picture settings for PC Timings (HDMI or PC input...
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.... Use to reduce noise during weak stereo broadcasts. ~ • MTS is available only for analog programs. Speakers TV Speakers Select to use the TV speakers for the TV sound. Audio System Select this option you have the Cable option selected appropriately for the signal source. (Useful for... antenna installation) 40 The Alternate Audio option may be accessed by pressing OPTIONS on Audio Out.) Variable Select to ...
.... Use to reduce noise during weak stereo broadcasts. ~ • MTS is available only for analog programs. Speakers TV Speakers Select to use the TV speakers for the TV sound. Audio System Select this option you have the Cable option selected appropriately for the signal source. (Useful for... antenna installation) 40 The Alternate Audio option may be accessed by pressing OPTIONS on Audio Out.) Variable Select to ...
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..., service needs, or require technical assistance related to the use of your Sony TV, please visit our website or call one of the TV. • Check antenna/cable connections. • Make sure the Cable setting is locked to On (see page 40). See Quick Setup Guide (supplied) to Off. • Check if Sleep... fan may not operate properly. To receive or select UHF channels over an antenna, make sure that are not present in the TV's memory (see pages 19 and 40). • To receive or select cable channels, make sure Cable is set to display the best possible picture for your desired ...
..., service needs, or require technical assistance related to the use of your Sony TV, please visit our website or call one of the TV. • Check antenna/cable connections. • Make sure the Cable setting is locked to On (see page 40). See Quick Setup Guide (supplied) to Off. • Check if Sleep... fan may not operate properly. To receive or select UHF channels over an antenna, make sure that are not present in the TV's memory (see pages 19 and 40). • To receive or select cable channels, make sure Cable is set to display the best possible picture for your desired ...
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...sure that "Muting" disappears from the PC is automatically replaced with the HDMI IN. • Ensure the output signal from the screen (see page 40). Plug and play will enhance the black level (see page 24). General Wide Mode changes automatically • The current Wide Mode setting is one... of the TV (except for KDL-52XBR4/XBR5). No sound/Noisy sound Good picture, no sound • Check the volume control. • Press MUTING or VOL + so ...
...sure that "Muting" disappears from the PC is automatically replaced with the HDMI IN. • Ensure the output signal from the screen (see page 40). Plug and play will enhance the black level (see page 24). General Wide Mode changes automatically • The current Wide Mode setting is one... of the TV (except for KDL-52XBR4/XBR5). No sound/Noisy sound Good picture, no sound • Check the volume control. • Press MUTING or VOL + so ...
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...standby All models less than 0.4 W Screen size (inches 40 46 52 measured diagonally) Display resolution (horizontal × vertical)... Model KDL-40XBR4/XBR5 KDL-46XBR4/XBR5 KDL-52XBR4/XBR5 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 coverage Analog terrestrial: 2-69 / Digital terrestrial: 2-69 Analog Cable: 1-125 / Digital Cable: 1-135 Panel system LCD...
...standby All models less than 0.4 W Screen size (inches 40 46 52 measured diagonally) Display resolution (horizontal × vertical)... Model KDL-40XBR4/XBR5 KDL-46XBR4/XBR5 KDL-52XBR4/XBR5 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 coverage Analog terrestrial: 2-69 / Digital terrestrial: 2-69 Analog Cable: 1-125 / Digital Cable: 1-135 Panel system LCD...
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...Matrix 39 Color Temperature 35 COMPONENT IN jack (1080p/1080i/ 720p/480p/480i) 13 Connecting the TV 14 Contact Sony 34 Country 42 Current Time 34 D Device Auto Power Off 44 Device List 44 Digital CC 41...button 20 Light Sensor 45 Logo Illumination 45 M Motion Enhancer 39 Movie Rating 43 MPEG Noise Reduction 35 MTS 40 MUTING button 22 N Noise Reduction 35 O OPTIONS button 24 P P&P 31 Password 42 PC IN jack ...45 Phase 38 Photo Color Space 39 PIC OFF/TIMER LED 25 Picture 35 Settings Audio Options 40 Channel 40 Clock/Timers 34 Closed Captions (CC) 41 External Inputs 44 General 44 HDMI Settings 44 ...
...Matrix 39 Color Temperature 35 COMPONENT IN jack (1080p/1080i/ 720p/480p/480i) 13 Connecting the TV 14 Contact Sony 34 Country 42 Current Time 34 D Device Auto Power Off 44 Device List 44 Digital CC 41...button 20 Light Sensor 45 Logo Illumination 45 M Motion Enhancer 39 Movie Rating 43 MPEG Noise Reduction 35 MTS 40 MUTING button 22 N Noise Reduction 35 O OPTIONS button 24 P P&P 31 Password 42 PC IN jack ...45 Phase 38 Photo Color Space 39 PIC OFF/TIMER LED 25 Picture 35 Settings Audio Options 40 Channel 40 Clock/Timers 34 Closed Captions (CC) 41 External Inputs 44 General 44 HDMI Settings 44 ...