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....ca/registration 3 Initial Setup 19 Using the TV Features Remote Control and TV Controls/ Indicators 20 Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control 20 Remote Control and TV Controls 20 Indicators 25 Programming the Remote Control 26 Operating Sony Brand Video Equipment......26 Programming Non-Sony Video Equipment ....26 Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control 28 Using P&P and PIP Features...
....ca/registration 3 Initial Setup 19 Using the TV Features Remote Control and TV Controls/ Indicators 20 Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control 20 Remote Control and TV Controls 20 Indicators 25 Programming the Remote Control 26 Operating Sony Brand Video Equipment......26 Programming Non-Sony Video Equipment ....26 Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control 28 Using P&P and PIP Features...
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...8482; is an easy way to select programming and adjust settings on your remote control to access the XMB™. Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen Video Options Category Object Bar Media Category Bar TV From the horizontal Media Category Bar you can control: • Settings: ... • This manual is a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on your BRAVIA TV. Press the HOME button on the TV screen. TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is for the 40, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-X Series models with screen size measured diagonally. 9
...8482; is an easy way to select programming and adjust settings on your remote control to access the XMB™. Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen Video Options Category Object Bar Media Category Bar TV From the horizontal Media Category Bar you can control: • Settings: ... • This manual is a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on your BRAVIA TV. Press the HOME button on the TV screen. TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is for the 40, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-X Series models with screen size measured diagonally. 9
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See "PC Input Signal Reference Chart" on page 38. 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) AUDIO R VIDEO IN DMeX/SERVICE PB DIGITAL OUT PR (OPTICAL) L AUDIO R L AUDIO R COMPONENT...
See "PC Input Signal Reference Chart" on page 38. 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) AUDIO R VIDEO IN DMeX/SERVICE PB DIGITAL OUT PR (OPTICAL) L AUDIO R L AUDIO R COMPONENT...
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... that bears the HDMI logo. • When HDMI control compatible equipment 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 1,920 dots ...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... to the OPTICAL OUT jack. 4 REMOTE This jack is necessary to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p and 1080/24p formats.
... that bears the HDMI logo. • When HDMI control compatible equipment 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 1,920 dots ...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... to the OPTICAL OUT jack. 4 REMOTE This jack is necessary to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p and 1080/24p formats.
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...HDMI input. • Automatically turn the HDMI Control On. The HDMI Control function enables BRAVIA Theatre Sync to operate, the TV and other Sony HDMI Control equipment must be setup. Setting the HDMI Control In order for the HDMI Control function to allow communication between...Control capability is supported. See page 44 on attaching position. 18 Only Sony equipment with BRAVIA Theatre Sync. See page 17 or see pages 9 and 32. For other connecting cables. • The hook of the A/V receiver with the TV's remote control. ~ • The A/V receiver cannot be opened from the ...
...HDMI input. • Automatically turn the HDMI Control On. The HDMI Control function enables BRAVIA Theatre Sync to operate, the TV and other Sony HDMI Control equipment must be setup. Setting the HDMI Control In order for the HDMI Control function to allow communication between...Control capability is supported. See page 44 on attaching position. 18 Only Sony equipment with BRAVIA Theatre Sync. See page 17 or see pages 9 and 32. For other connecting cables. • The hook of the A/V receiver with the TV's remote control. ~ • The A/V receiver cannot be opened from the ...
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... connected. button: Allows you to skip the Auto Program if you accidentally turn on the remote control, highlight "Yes" to cancel or "No" to continue. Press RETURN first then press either B/b on the TV for digital channels. Highlight a choice and press to resume Auto Program. English Españ...as described on -screen settings. You may be used for all the on page 40. (Useful for available channels. Initial Setup Step 1 of available analog and digital channels if you turn off the TV during the Initial Setup process, the Initial Setup will be prompted to select the language...
... connected. button: Allows you to skip the Auto Program if you accidentally turn on the remote control, highlight "Yes" to cancel or "No" to continue. Press RETURN first then press either B/b on the TV for digital channels. Highlight a choice and press to resume Auto Program. English Españ...as described on -screen settings. You may be used for all the on page 40. (Useful for available channels. Initial Setup Step 1 of available analog and digital channels if you turn off the TV during the Initial Setup process, the Initial Setup will be prompted to select the language...
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...turn off the display. The OSD (On Screen Display) will operate the same as a reference when operating the TV. You must first press one of the remote control. the channel changes after two seconds. Push and slide to operate the corresponding equipment. Press ENT to the... the room is operating. See Info Banner on page 44. 2 LIGHT Press to show minimal information. 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 change channels immediately....
...turn off the display. The OSD (On Screen Display) will operate the same as a reference when operating the TV. You must first press one of the remote control. the channel changes after two seconds. Push and slide to operate the corresponding equipment. Press ENT to the... the room is operating. See Info Banner on page 44. 2 LIGHT Press to show minimal information. 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 change channels immediately....
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... Button Description qs BD, DVD When FUNCTION is switched on page 28. w; &m PREV: Press to stop the playback of your TV (see "Using ql Buttons Other Equipment with Your Remote Control" on BD (Blu-ray Disc), DVD or STB or STB, these buttons operate the video equipment you want the... TV to your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system. ADVANCE: Press to live TV cache. M& NEXT: Press to advance forward to the next chapter...
... Button Description qs BD, DVD When FUNCTION is switched on page 28. w; &m PREV: Press to stop the playback of your TV (see "Using ql Buttons Other Equipment with Your Remote Control" on BD (Blu-ray Disc), DVD or STB or STB, these buttons operate the video equipment you want the... TV to your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system. ADVANCE: Press to live TV cache. M& NEXT: Press to advance forward to the next chapter...
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... and content. wg wj OPTIONS Press to access the TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings, TV channels and External Inputs list (see "Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control" on page 34. Alternate Audio See page 40 Digital Rating See page 42 Screen See page 37 wk...digital rating information appears. Press to display the list of connected components. wg INPUT Press to select the function of External Inputs and TV mode. Press repeatedly to toggle through channels. Button Description wf PICTURE Press repeatedly to cycle through channels, press and hold down either ...
... and content. wg wj OPTIONS Press to access the TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings, TV channels and External Inputs list (see "Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control" on page 34. Alternate Audio See page 40 Digital Rating See page 42 Screen See page 37 wk...digital rating information appears. Press to display the list of connected components. wg INPUT Press to select the function of External Inputs and TV mode. Press repeatedly to toggle through channels. Button Description wf PICTURE Press repeatedly to cycle through channels, press and hold down either ...
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... LED blinks in orange when the timer is activated. Do not put anything near the sensor, as its function may indicate the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on . Lights up in green when the Picture Off feature is set , this may be affected. 25 For details, ...see page 45 for details). Receives IR signals from the remote control. When the timer is set . Using the TV Features Indicators 1 PIC OFF/TIMER ...
... LED blinks in orange when the timer is activated. Do not put anything near the sensor, as its function may indicate the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on . Lights up in green when the Picture Off feature is set , this may be affected. 25 For details, ...see page 45 for details). Receives IR signals from the remote control. When the timer is set . Using the TV Features Indicators 1 PIC OFF/TIMER ...
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...8226; In some cases, you can operate DVD/VCR combo equipment. If not it blinks five times. Programming the Remote Control 2 3 2 4 Operating Sony Brand Video Equipment The remote control is preset as below , write down the three-digit code of your equipment found on the Manufacturer's Codes... Code Number 101 (Sony Blu-ray Disc Player) 751 (Sony DVD Player) 801 (Sony Satellite Receiver) Programming Non-Sony Video Equipment Follow the steps below to program your equipment does not match the labeled buttons available. while the selected button is useful if your TV's remote control. 1 In...
...8226; In some cases, you can operate DVD/VCR combo equipment. If not it blinks five times. Programming the Remote Control 2 3 2 4 Operating Sony Brand Video Equipment The remote control is preset as below , write down the three-digit code of your equipment found on the Manufacturer's Codes... Code Number 101 (Sony Blu-ray Disc Player) 751 (Sony DVD Player) 801 (Sony Satellite Receiver) Programming Non-Sony Video Equipment Follow the steps below to program your equipment does not match the labeled buttons available. while the selected button is useful if your TV's remote control. 1 In...
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.... Cable Box To Do This ... Press ... Back to resume normal playback) DVD Player or DVD Changer To Do This ... Press ... Activate the remote control to operate the DVD DVD (FUNCTION) Turn on /off POWER Play H Stop x Pause X (press again to resume normal playback) Step through...(DVD) BD/DVD TOP MENU Operate the menu MENU ON/OFF V v B b, HOME 28 Press ... In that case, operate by the remote control supplied with Your Remote Control Make sure that the equipment is programmed on the screen for your connected equipment. Press ... x M m X (press again to previous ...
.... Cable Box To Do This ... Press ... Back to resume normal playback) DVD Player or DVD Changer To Do This ... Press ... Activate the remote control to operate the DVD DVD (FUNCTION) Turn on /off POWER Play H Stop x Pause X (press again to resume normal playback) Step through...(DVD) BD/DVD TOP MENU Operate the menu MENU ON/OFF V v B b, HOME 28 Press ... In that case, operate by the remote control supplied with Your Remote Control Make sure that the equipment is programmed on the screen for your connected equipment. Press ... x M m X (press again to previous ...
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...VCR DVD (FUNCTION) Turn on /off POWER Play H (Continued) 29 Using the TV Features Activate the remote control to AV receiver F1 DVR To Do This ... Press ... Activate the remote control to operate the DVR DVD (FUNCTION) Turn on /off POWER Master volume ... search . > To Do This ... Press ... Activate the remote control to the previous display RETURN AV Receiver To Do This ... Press ... Press ... Activate the remote control to the previous display Press ... . > RETURN 5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV) To Do This ... INPUT SELECT MENU ON/OFF Press...
...VCR DVD (FUNCTION) Turn on /off POWER Play H (Continued) 29 Using the TV Features Activate the remote control to AV receiver F1 DVR To Do This ... Press ... Activate the remote control to operate the DVR DVD (FUNCTION) Turn on /off POWER Master volume ... search . > To Do This ... Press ... Activate the remote control to the previous display RETURN AV Receiver To Do This ... Press ... Press ... Activate the remote control to the previous display Press ... . > RETURN 5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV) To Do This ... INPUT SELECT MENU ON/OFF Press...
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...; The available options vary depending on your convenience, see remote control section pages 20 and 24). Inputs Assign a label using the number 0-9 or CH +/- Unavailable options are grayed out or not displayed. Using the Menus The HOME button allows you to Your TV External Watch a movie, play a game, record a program or work...
...; The available options vary depending on your convenience, see remote control section pages 20 and 24). Inputs Assign a label using the number 0-9 or CH +/- Unavailable options are grayed out or not displayed. Using the Menus The HOME button allows you to Your TV External Watch a movie, play a game, record a program or work...
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...Use the V/v/B/b button to set the current time. 3 Press RETURN to display the confirmation screen. 4 Select Yes or No to remain on the remote control (see page 22). Clock/Timers Settings Current Time Timer Sleep Timer Sets the current time (day, hour, minutes, and AM/PM). For... channel as well as Model Name, Serial Number, Software Version and downloadable ratings if available from this is displayed here. TV Setting Description Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Sony contact information is available from the TV is executed the TV will turn off automatically.
...Use the V/v/B/b button to set the current time. 3 Press RETURN to display the confirmation screen. 4 Select Yes or No to remain on the remote control (see page 22). Clock/Timers Settings Current Time Timer Sleep Timer Sets the current time (day, hour, minutes, and AM/PM). For... channel as well as Model Name, Serial Number, Software Version and downloadable ratings if available from this is displayed here. TV Setting Description Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Sony contact information is available from the TV is executed the TV will turn off automatically.
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... Brightens or darkens the backlight. Picture Increases or decreases picture contrast. Noise Reduction Reduces the noise level of the marker (z). 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...the default values. Warm 1, 2 Gives the white colors a reddish tint. Mode 2 Only available for Picture Mode may differ depending on the remote control to highlight DRC Palette then press . As you to customize the level of detail (Reality) and smoothness (Clarity). 1 Press the arrow...
... Brightens or darkens the backlight. Picture Increases or decreases picture contrast. Noise Reduction Reduces the noise level of the marker (z). 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...the default values. Warm 1, 2 Gives the white colors a reddish tint. Mode 2 Only available for Picture Mode may differ depending on the remote control to highlight DRC Palette then press . As you to customize the level of detail (Reality) and smoothness (Clarity). 1 Press the arrow...
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...OPTIONS on the Speakers setting under Audio Options settings (page 40) or headphone connection. Adjusts the clarity of the picture. White Balance Adjusts the color temperature color by pressing OPTIONS on the remote control. Sound Mode Reset Treble Bass Balance Surround Voice ...It will increase the Contrast contrast distinction of the picture for dark picture scenes. Sound Settings Available Sound settings depend on the remote control, then selecting Picture from Wide or Standard. S-FORCE Provides a virtual surround sound experience made possible using just Front ...
...OPTIONS on the Speakers setting under Audio Options settings (page 40) or headphone connection. Adjusts the clarity of the picture. White Balance Adjusts the color temperature color by pressing OPTIONS on the remote control. Sound Mode Reset Treble Bass Balance Surround Voice ...It will increase the Contrast contrast distinction of the picture for dark picture scenes. Sound Settings Available Sound settings depend on the remote control, then selecting Picture from Wide or Standard. S-FORCE Provides a virtual surround sound experience made possible using just Front ...
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... On Automatically changes Wide Mode setting based upon content. Off Turns off Steady Sound. Volume Offset Adjusts the volume level of the current input (TV or video input) relative to other input modes (see above for details). If frequent screen changes are changed . ~ • 4:3 Default ... of Sound Mode. Sound Booster Sound Booster provides a fuller sound with a greater sense of depth and width, by pressing WIDE on the remote control. • See WIDE button description on page 23 for accessing Wide Mode. Full Enlarges the picture horizontally to fill the 16:9 screen...
... On Automatically changes Wide Mode setting based upon content. Off Turns off Steady Sound. Volume Offset Adjusts the volume level of the current input (TV or video input) relative to other input modes (see above for details). If frequent screen changes are changed . ~ • 4:3 Default ... of Sound Mode. Sound Booster Sound Booster provides a fuller sound with a greater sense of depth and width, by pressing WIDE on the remote control. • See WIDE button description on page 23 for accessing Wide Mode. Full Enlarges the picture horizontally to fill the 16:9 screen...
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...Full 1 Enlarges the picture to move the position of the picture vertically (up and down). Adjust the Vertical positioning by pressing WIDE on the remote control. • See WIDE button description on screen. ~ • For the PC input Signal Reference Chart, see page 16. Allows you...setting to correct the centering then press . Press B/b to adjust the Horizontal positioning. ~ • The Screen Position feature is useful if the TV is set to fill the screen. ~ • Wide Mode can be accessed by pressing V/v. Press B/b to display the PC input. Auto...
...Full 1 Enlarges the picture to move the position of the picture vertically (up and down). Adjust the Vertical positioning by pressing WIDE on the remote control. • See WIDE button description on screen. ~ • For the PC input Signal Reference Chart, see page 16. Allows you...setting to correct the centering then press . Press B/b to adjust the Horizontal positioning. ~ • The Screen Position feature is useful if the TV is set to fill the screen. ~ • Wide Mode can be accessed by pressing V/v. Press B/b to display the PC input. Auto...
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...list. • If you are watching is received. Be sure to have selected in the Language setting, your TV's remote control. ~ • Alternate Audio is present, the TV remains in stereo. Mono For mono reception. Audio System Select this option you run Auto Program after changing the ..., bilingual and mono programs Stereo Auto SAP For stereo reception when viewing a TV program broadcast in Stereo mode. Select to use an external audio system for antenna installation) 40 Automatically switches the TV to start Auto Program. By selecting this option if you have the Cable ...
...list. • If you are watching is received. Be sure to have selected in the Language setting, your TV's remote control. ~ • Alternate Audio is present, the TV remains in stereo. Mono For mono reception. Audio System Select this option you run Auto Program after changing the ..., bilingual and mono programs Stereo Auto SAP For stereo reception when viewing a TV program broadcast in Stereo mode. Select to use an external audio system for antenna installation) 40 Automatically switches the TV to start Auto Program. By selecting this option if you have the Cable ...