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...TV Settings 32 Watching TV 32 Accessing the Equipment Connected to Your TV 32 Navigating through TV Home 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...States http://productregistration.sony.com Canada http://www.SonyStyle.ca/registration 3 Locating Inputs and Outputs 11 Left Side 11 Rear 12 3. Setting Up the Channel List - Initial Setup 19 Using the TV Features Remote Control and TV Controls/ Indicators 20...
...TV Settings 32 Watching TV 32 Accessing the Equipment Connected to Your TV 32 Navigating through TV Home 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...States http://productregistration.sony.com Canada http://www.SonyStyle.ca/registration 3 Locating Inputs and Outputs 11 Left Side 11 Rear 12 3. Setting Up the Channel List - Initial Setup 19 Using the TV Features Remote Control and TV Controls/ Indicators 20...
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...writing that he/she has used in a cold place, a smear may be observed when the LCD TV is in a dark room may cause the TV to fall down from toppling over , secure the TV to dangerous voltage or other hazards. The screen glass may break by the manufacturer that of ... does not indicate a failure. Disposal of the screen height, and in a dark ambient without an input source or a blank screen. Watching the TV for viewing It is not a malfunction. Preventing the TV from toppling over Take measures to avoid excessive levels, as the original parts. These phenomena improve as ...
...writing that he/she has used in a cold place, a smear may be observed when the LCD TV is in a dark room may cause the TV to fall down from toppling over , secure the TV to dangerous voltage or other hazards. The screen glass may break by the manufacturer that of ... does not indicate a failure. Disposal of the screen height, and in a dark ambient without an input source or a blank screen. Watching the TV for viewing It is not a malfunction. Preventing the TV from toppling over Take measures to avoid excessive levels, as the original parts. These phenomena improve as ...
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... are displayed on the vertical Category Object Bar. • External 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 TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is for...
... are displayed on the vertical Category Object Bar. • External 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 TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is for...
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...MONO) ~ • If you have mono equipment, connect its audio output jack to the TV's L (MONO) audio input jack. 3 HDMI IN 2 HDMI HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all video input signals in a resolution of 1,920 dots × 1,080 lines. • Be sure to... use a suitable plug adapter (not supplied). ~ • While headphones are connected, the TV speakers are muted. 2 VIDEO IN 2 Connects to ...
...MONO) ~ • If you have mono equipment, connect its audio output jack to the TV's L (MONO) audio input jack. 3 HDMI IN 2 HDMI HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all video input signals in a resolution of 1,920 dots × 1,080 lines. • Be sure to... use a suitable plug adapter (not supplied). ~ • While headphones are connected, the TV speakers are muted. 2 VIDEO IN 2 Connects to ...
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Can also be necessary to other analog RGB equipment. See "PC Input Signal Reference Chart" on page 38. If this is the case, connect the adapter to a personal computer's video output connector using a HD15-HD15 cable with ... that can be displayed. ~ • For some Apple Macintosh computers, it may be connected to use an adapter (not supplied). Rear KDL-40XBR4/ KDL-46XBR4/ KDL-52XBR4 1 23 PC IN 1 RGB IN 3 KDL-40XBR5/ KDL-46XBR5/ KDL-52XBR5 1 23 PC IN 1 RGB IN 3 AUDIO L AUDIO R AUDIO AUDIO L R REMOTE 4 qa qs VHF/UHF/CABLE 5 1 31 2 Y S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO...
Can also be necessary to other analog RGB equipment. See "PC Input Signal Reference Chart" on page 38. If this is the case, connect the adapter to a personal computer's video output connector using a HD15-HD15 cable with ... that can be displayed. ~ • For some Apple Macintosh computers, it may be connected to use an adapter (not supplied). Rear KDL-40XBR4/ KDL-46XBR4/ KDL-52XBR4 1 23 PC IN 1 RGB IN 3 KDL-40XBR5/ KDL-46XBR5/ KDL-52XBR5 1 23 PC IN 1 RGB IN 3 AUDIO L AUDIO R AUDIO AUDIO L R REMOTE 4 qa qs VHF/UHF/CABLE 5 1 31 2 Y S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO...
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...jacks. Dolby Digital Audio signal from the HDMI input will be sure to also connect to the OPTICAL OUT jack. 4 REMOTE This jack is for receiving the external control signal. (KDL-40/46/52XBR5 only) 5 VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO Connects to your TV's audio through your A/V equipment such as PCM.... 0 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) Connects to the optical audio input of your VCR or other video equipment. If the equipment...
...jacks. Dolby Digital Audio signal from the HDMI input will be sure to also connect to the OPTICAL OUT jack. 4 REMOTE This jack is for receiving the external control signal. (KDL-40/46/52XBR5 only) 5 VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO Connects to your TV's audio through your A/V equipment such as PCM.... 0 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) Connects to the optical audio input of your VCR or other video equipment. If the equipment...
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... this equipment to your area) along with standard-definition analog programming. ~ • This TV is strongly recommended that you choose (see page 40). Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only) 75-ohm coaxial cable Rear of TV B VHF/UHF/CABLE input ~ • Be sure to set the Cable setting to a high-definition cable service...
... this equipment to your area) along with standard-definition analog programming. ~ • This TV is strongly recommended that you choose (see page 40). Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only) 75-ohm coaxial cable Rear of TV B VHF/UHF/CABLE input ~ • Be sure to set the Cable setting to a high-definition cable service...
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... the output signal from the PC according to the chart below with the HD15 to the TV and no signal has been input from a personal computer. This TV can also be necessary.) 16 Resolution Signals VGA SVGA XGA WXGA SXGA HDTV Horizontal × (Pixel) 640 × 640 × 720 ×...VESA VGA-T VESA Guidelines VESA VESA Guidelines VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA ~ • This TV's PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync. • This TV's PC VGA input does not support interlaced signals. • For the best picture quality, it is connected to HD15 connection...
... the output signal from the PC according to the chart below with the HD15 to the TV and no signal has been input from a personal computer. This TV can also be necessary.) 16 Resolution Signals VGA SVGA XGA WXGA SXGA HDTV Horizontal × (Pixel) 640 × 640 × 720 ×...VESA VGA-T VESA Guidelines VESA VESA Guidelines VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA ~ • This TV's PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync. • This TV's PC VGA input does not support interlaced signals. • For the best picture quality, it is connected to HD15 connection...
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... shown in the Quick Setup Guide provided with other Sony HDMI Control equipment must be selected from either sides depending on and select the respective HDMI input. • Automatically turn the HDMI Control On. Only Sony equipment with BRAVIA Theatre Sync. See page 44 on... . • Automatically switching to allow communication between Sony TV's and Sony equipment. To Connect HDMI Control Equipment Use ...
... shown in the Quick Setup Guide provided with other Sony HDMI Control equipment must be selected from either sides depending on and select the respective HDMI input. • Automatically turn the HDMI Control On. Only Sony equipment with BRAVIA Theatre Sync. See page 44 on... . • Automatically switching to allow communication between Sony TV's and Sony equipment. To Connect HDMI Control Equipment Use ...
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.... To Add Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as Favorites (see page 40. You may be canceled while the channels are receiving channels from the XMB™ or refer to the TV's VHF/UHF/ CABLE input. Getting Started 4. Setting Up the Channel List - Highlight a choice and press to... the Initial Setup process, the Initial Setup will be used for digital channels. You will restart from the beginning when the TV is turned back on page 40. (Useful for the first time. Initial Setup The Initial Setup screen appears when you have connected an antenna or cable directly...
.... To Add Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as Favorites (see page 40. You may be canceled while the channels are receiving channels from the XMB™ or refer to the TV's VHF/UHF/ CABLE input. Getting Started 4. Setting Up the Channel List - Highlight a choice and press to... the Initial Setup process, the Initial Setup will be used for digital channels. You will restart from the beginning when the TV is turned back on page 40. (Useful for the first time. Initial Setup The Initial Setup screen appears when you have connected an antenna or cable directly...
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... Buttons when pressed to show minimal information. Press ENT to the channel and/or program when available. Using the TV Features Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching e and E ...on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment of these buttons 1 on the remote control. 2 3 4 POWER CHANNEL VOLUME PIC OFF/TIMER STANDBY POWER INPUT HOME ...
... Buttons when pressed to show minimal information. Press ENT to the channel and/or program when available. Using the TV Features Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching e and E ...on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment of these buttons 1 on the remote control. 2 3 4 POWER CHANNEL VOLUME PIC OFF/TIMER STANDBY POWER INPUT HOME ...
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...wl CH +/- Alternate Audio See page 40 Digital Rating See page 42 Screen See page 37 wk HOME ~ • Motion Enhancer can only be set for the current input. • Detailed information of External Inputs and TV mode. F1/F2 Sound Screen Video Options TV Press to inform you the digital ...to Favorites/ See page 31 See page 21 Remove from Favorites MTS See page 40 e; For details, see pages 9 and 32). Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB™ to toggle through the inputs. ~ • Inputs can also be changed by pressing V/v and while the list of convenient functions ...
...wl CH +/- Alternate Audio See page 40 Digital Rating See page 42 Screen See page 37 wk HOME ~ • Motion Enhancer can only be set for the current input. • Detailed information of External Inputs and TV mode. F1/F2 Sound Screen Video Options TV Press to inform you the digital ...to Favorites/ See page 31 See page 21 Remove from Favorites MTS See page 40 e; For details, see pages 9 and 32). Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB™ to toggle through the inputs. ~ • Inputs can also be changed by pressing V/v and while the list of convenient functions ...
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... playback) Step through different chapters of the disc m to fast reverse or M to operate the VCR STB (FUNCTION) Turn on /off POWER INPUT SELECT INPUT Select a channel 0-9, ENT Change channels CH +/- Remote control tips are provided below. ~ • Some functions cannot be operated depending on the...To Do This ... Activate the remote control to operate the satellite receiver STB (FUNCTION) Turn on /off POWER If you see the video input on the equipment. Press ... Activate the remote control to operate the cable box STB (FUNCTION) Turn on the remote control (page 26...
... playback) Step through different chapters of the disc m to fast reverse or M to operate the VCR STB (FUNCTION) Turn on /off POWER INPUT SELECT INPUT Select a channel 0-9, ENT Change channels CH +/- Remote control tips are provided below. ~ • Some functions cannot be operated depending on the...To Do This ... Activate the remote control to operate the satellite receiver STB (FUNCTION) Turn on /off POWER If you see the video input on the equipment. Press ... Activate the remote control to operate the cable box STB (FUNCTION) Turn on the remote control (page 26...
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...Specify the next chapter/track Return to operate the DVR DVD (FUNCTION) Turn on /off POWER Play H (Continued) 29 Using the TV Features INPUT HOME HDD/DVD Combo Unit To Do This ... or 0-9, ENT (using tuner) Adjust tracking (VCR) CH +/- (during playback Specify... B b, Record (VCR) z Change channels (VCR) CH +/- Activate the remote control to the previous display Press ... . > RETURN 5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV) To Do This ... Press ... Activate the remote control to operate the DVD/VCR DVD (FUNCTION) Turn on /off POWER Select the DVD F 1 Select ...
...Specify the next chapter/track Return to operate the DVR DVD (FUNCTION) Turn on /off POWER Play H (Continued) 29 Using the TV Features INPUT HOME HDD/DVD Combo Unit To Do This ... or 0-9, ENT (using tuner) Adjust tracking (VCR) CH +/- (during playback Specify... B b, Record (VCR) z Change channels (VCR) CH +/- Activate the remote control to the previous display Press ... . > RETURN 5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV) To Do This ... Press ... Activate the remote control to operate the DVD/VCR DVD (FUNCTION) Turn on /off POWER Select the DVD F 1 Select ...
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... channel number using the 0-9 numeric buttons. ~ • You may also press JUMP to change the window size. To Change the Window Size of the following inputs: TV channels, Video, Component, HDMI or PC. 2 Press V/v to highlight P&P or PIP, and press to display the sub window. Using the... TV Features Using P&P and PIP Features This TV comes with Skip applied will not appear in the list of External Inputs (see page 44 for Component 1/2 in the sub window in P&P mode. • For compatible PC Timings...
... channel number using the 0-9 numeric buttons. ~ • You may also press JUMP to change the window size. To Change the Window Size of the following inputs: TV channels, Video, Component, HDMI or PC. 2 Press V/v to highlight P&P or PIP, and press to display the sub window. Using the... TV Features Using P&P and PIP Features This TV comes with Skip applied will not appear in the list of External Inputs (see page 44 for Component 1/2 in the sub window in P&P mode. • For compatible PC Timings...
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... Menu on the situations and conditions applied. Unavailable options are grayed out or not displayed. TV • You can also select a TV channel using the Label Inputs feature for your PC. Inputs Assign a label using the number 0-9 or CH +/- Explanations of different Settings start from page 34. • The available options vary depending on...
... Menu on the situations and conditions applied. Unavailable options are grayed out or not displayed. TV • You can also select a TV channel using the Label Inputs feature for your PC. Inputs Assign a label using the number 0-9 or CH +/- Explanations of different Settings start from page 34. • The available options vary depending on...
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...1-2 HDMI 1-3 PC under the Settings icon. Using the Menus Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB™ 1 Press HOME to display the XMB™. 2 Press B/b to exit. 33 Available channels are listed under the External Inputs icon. 3 Press V/v to move within the Category Object Bar. (The...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 45) 4 Press when ...
...1-2 HDMI 1-3 PC under the Settings icon. Using the Menus Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB™ 1 Press HOME to display the XMB™. 2 Press B/b to exit. 33 Available channels are listed under the External Inputs icon. 3 Press V/v to move within the Category Object Bar. (The...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 45) 4 Press when ...
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...receiver). DRC Mode Produces a high-resolution picture for DVDs and Digital TV channels. DRC Palette TV 1 Reality Clarity 1 RETURN Back 2 Press the arrow buttons to adjust the position of connected equipment, and the VHF/UHF/CABLE input. Picture Increases or decreases picture contrast. Color Temperature White adjustment Cool ... set to highlight DRC Palette then press . Sharpness Sharpens or softens the picture. Using the Menus ~ • Picture Mode for all inputs can also be accessed by pressing PICTURE on the remote control to 1080i format.
...receiver). DRC Mode Produces a high-resolution picture for DVDs and Digital TV channels. DRC Palette TV 1 Reality Clarity 1 RETURN Back 2 Press the arrow buttons to adjust the position of connected equipment, and the VHF/UHF/CABLE input. Picture Increases or decreases picture contrast. Color Temperature White adjustment Cool ... set to highlight DRC Palette then press . Sharpness Sharpens or softens the picture. Using the Menus ~ • Picture Mode for all inputs can also be accessed by pressing PICTURE on the remote control to 1080i format.
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.... Color Space Selects the range of color reproduction from the OPTIONS menu. • Picture settings for PC Timings (HDMI or PC input) are not available. Sound Mode Reset Treble Bass Balance Surround Voice Zoom Dynamic Enhances treble and bass. Increases or decreases higher-pitched ...and light colors. White Balance Adjusts the color temperature color by pressing OPTIONS on the Speakers setting under Audio Options settings (page 40) or headphone connection. Adjusts the clarity of the picture. It will increase the Contrast contrast distinction of the picture. Resets ...
.... Color Space Selects the range of color reproduction from the OPTIONS menu. • Picture settings for PC Timings (HDMI or PC input) are not available. Sound Mode Reset Treble Bass Balance Surround Voice Zoom Dynamic Enhances treble and bass. Increases or decreases higher-pitched ...and light colors. White Balance Adjusts the color temperature color by pressing OPTIONS on the Speakers setting under Audio Options settings (page 40) or headphone connection. Adjusts the clarity of the picture. It will increase the Contrast contrast distinction of the picture. Resets ...
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...is 4:3 (Standard-definition source). To retain the current Wide Mode setting as channels and inputs are same as possible. Normal Displays the 4:3 picture in Custom of the current input (TV or video input) relative to the current channel. When you desire while in its original aspect ratio. Wide... source), select this mode to use for 4:3 sources Wide Zoom Fills the screen with the 4:3 Default setting for PC Timings (HDMI or PC input) are changed . ~ • 4:3 Default is not available when Auto Wide is set to Off. (Continued) 37 When the original source ...
...is 4:3 (Standard-definition source). To retain the current Wide Mode setting as channels and inputs are same as possible. Normal Displays the 4:3 picture in Custom of the current input (TV or video input) relative to the current channel. When you desire while in its original aspect ratio. Wide... source), select this mode to use for 4:3 sources Wide Zoom Fills the screen with the 4:3 Default setting for PC Timings (HDMI or PC input) are changed . ~ • 4:3 Default is not available when Auto Wide is set to Off. (Continued) 37 When the original source ...