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... Safety Instructions" on the cord. Model No. Color" are the trademarks of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDL-40XBR4/KDL-46XBR4/ KDL-52XBR4/KDL-40XBR5/ KDL-46XBR5/KDL-52XBR5 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock to comply with part 15 of Dolby ... occur in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. s If the TV is designed, for help. KDL-40XBR4/5 KDL-46XBR4/5 KDL-52XBR4/5 Sony Wall-Mount Bracket Mode No. s To prevent internal heat buildup, do not expose the screen to fit into the wall outlet only ...
... Safety Instructions" on the cord. Model No. Color" are the trademarks of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDL-40XBR4/KDL-46XBR4/ KDL-52XBR4/KDL-40XBR5/ KDL-46XBR5/KDL-52XBR5 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock to comply with part 15 of Dolby ... occur in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. s If the TV is designed, for help. KDL-40XBR4/5 KDL-46XBR4/5 KDL-52XBR4/5 Sony Wall-Mount Bracket Mode No. s To prevent internal heat buildup, do not expose the screen to fit into the wall outlet only ...
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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...Four Steps to the World 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 Setting Up the Channel List - ...
...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...Four Steps to the World 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 Setting Up the Channel List - ...
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...it securely. Clean the cabinet of batteries in the vicinity of the TV set Unplug the AC power cord when cleaning this TV. KDL-40XBR4/ KDL-46XBR4/ KDL-40XBR5/ KDL-46XBR5 KDL-52XBR4/ KDL-52XBR5 Electric service equipment NEC: National Electrical Code Antenna discharge unit ...TV with the same or equivalent type. To ensure proper ventilation, we recommend removing the dust periodically (once a month) using a chemically pretreated cloth, please follow the precautions below. If the plug is installed, follow the instruction provided on the LCD panel and the frame around the screen...
...it securely. Clean the cabinet of batteries in the vicinity of the TV set Unplug the AC power cord when cleaning this TV. KDL-40XBR4/ KDL-46XBR4/ KDL-40XBR5/ KDL-46XBR5 KDL-52XBR4/ KDL-52XBR5 Electric service equipment NEC: National Electrical Code Antenna discharge unit ...TV with the same or equivalent type. To ensure proper ventilation, we recommend removing the dust periodically (once a month) using a chemically pretreated cloth, please follow the precautions below. If the plug is installed, follow the instruction provided on the LCD panel and the frame around the screen...
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... liquid leakage may occur, or scattered broken glass may be observed when the LCD TV is viewed in a dark ambient without an input source or a blank screen. Otherwise electric shock may damage the LCD panel. Should either contact your doctor. SERVICING Do not attempt to maximize the... setting, enabling the Light Sensor, or turning on or behind a pillar, or where you to watch the TV at night. It may result. LCD SCREEN s Although the LCD screen is normal and not a malfunction of the vehicle may appear constantly on top of medical equipment. This is recommended...
... liquid leakage may occur, or scattered broken glass may be observed when the LCD TV is viewed in a dark ambient without an input source or a blank screen. Otherwise electric shock may damage the LCD panel. Should either contact your doctor. SERVICING Do not attempt to maximize the... setting, enabling the Light Sensor, or turning on or behind a pillar, or where you to watch the TV at night. It may result. LCD SCREEN s Although the LCD screen is normal and not a malfunction of the vehicle may appear constantly on top of medical equipment. This is recommended...
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... or other optional equipment. The 1080 HD signals provide more about HDTV, visit: http://www.sony.com/HDTV The Four Steps to fit the entire screen (see on your BRAVIA TV is displayed on upgrading to a standard analog signal, you need access to connect other external ...aspect ratio. When you will notice a big difference. The 16:9 fills your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA™ high-definition television. HDTV uses a wider screen than twice the vertical resolution of BRAVIA™ Thank you see pages 23, 37 and 38). 8 To experience ...
... or other optional equipment. The 1080 HD signals provide more about HDTV, visit: http://www.sony.com/HDTV The Four Steps to fit the entire screen (see on your BRAVIA TV is displayed on upgrading to a standard analog signal, you need access to connect other external ...aspect ratio. When you will notice a big difference. The 16:9 fills your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA™ high-definition television. HDTV uses a wider screen than twice the vertical resolution of BRAVIA™ Thank you see pages 23, 37 and 38). 8 To experience ...
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... 34 for customization options). • TV Channels: available channels 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 The...
... 34 for customization options). • TV Channels: available channels 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 The...
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... and Pitch of Screen settings on page 16 for the signals that can be displayed. ~ • For some Apple Macintosh computers, it may be connected to other analog RGB equipment. 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...
... and Pitch of Screen settings on page 16 for the signals that can be displayed. ~ • For some Apple Macintosh computers, it may be connected to other analog RGB equipment. 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...
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... when you have connected an antenna or cable directly to the next screen. When the Auto Program is completed, the TV will apply to set up convenient features such as Favorites (see page 40. To run Initial Setup to create a list of 5 Please select a language. Initial Setup Step 1 of available...first time. b button: Allows you are receiving channels from the beginning when the TV is turned back on. • The Auto Program may want to on screen display as well as described on the TV for available channels. To Add Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as described...
... when you have connected an antenna or cable directly to the next screen. When the Auto Program is completed, the TV will apply to set up convenient features such as Favorites (see page 40. To run Initial Setup to create a list of 5 Please select a language. Initial Setup Step 1 of available...first time. b button: Allows you are receiving channels from the beginning when the TV is turned back on. • The Auto Program may want to on screen display as well as described on the TV for available channels. To Add Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as described...
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... Buttons when pressed to show minimal information. the channel changes after two seconds. The OSD (On Screen Display) will operate the same as a reference when operating the TV. See page 26 for programming the remote control. 4 0-9 ENT Press 0-9 to change channels immediately... as these FUNCTION buttons to operate the corresponding equipment. Remote Control and TV Controls Buttons located at the right side of the remote control. Using the TV Features Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Insert two size AA batteries...
... Buttons when pressed to show minimal information. the channel changes after two seconds. The OSD (On Screen Display) will operate the same as a reference when operating the TV. See page 26 for programming the remote control. 4 0-9 ENT Press 0-9 to change channels immediately... as these FUNCTION buttons to operate the corresponding equipment. Remote Control and TV Controls Buttons located at the right side of the remote control. Using the TV Features Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Insert two size AA batteries...
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... for a few seconds. See your Favorites list. A confirmation message of "Channel removed from the screen (see page 31). (Continued) 21 A confirmation message of "Channel added to the current program.... to Favorites", then press . To change 7 or customize CC Display, see pages 19 and 40 for more 9 information. You can store up to access features in the optional BRAVIA external .... 8 DMex Press to 30 channels in your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for Auto Program). Using the TV Features Button 5 6 FREEZE Description Use with the current program in a...
... for a few seconds. See your Favorites list. A confirmation message of "Channel removed from the screen (see page 31). (Continued) 21 A confirmation message of "Channel added to the current program.... to Favorites", then press . To change 7 or customize CC Display, see pages 19 and 40 for more 9 information. You can store up to access features in the optional BRAVIA external .... 8 DMex Press to 30 channels in your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for Auto Program). Using the TV Features Button 5 6 FREEZE Description Use with the current program in a...
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Using the TV Features Button ws JUMP Description Press to step through the Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen settings (see below) 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source Standard-definition source High-...definition source m Wide Zoom m Wide Zoom Normal Normal Full Full Zoom Zoom Changing the Wide Screen Mode for PC Timing Incoming PC signal Incoming PC signal 800 × 600 1280 × 768 m Normal m Normal Full 1 Full 1 ...
Using the TV Features Button ws JUMP Description Press to step through the Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen settings (see below) 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source Standard-definition source High-...definition source m Wide Zoom m Wide Zoom Normal Normal Full Full Zoom Zoom Changing the Wide Screen Mode for PC Timing Incoming PC signal Incoming PC signal 800 × 600 1280 × 768 m Normal m Normal Full 1 Full 1 ...
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... and 32). Press to Favorites/ See page 31 See page 21 Remove from Favorites MTS See page 40 e; wg wj OPTIONS Press to access the TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings, TV channels and External Inputs list (see Picture settings on setting up the External Inputs labels, including the...Remote Control" on input and content. F1/F2 Sound Screen Video Options TV Press to display the list of External Inputs and TV mode. The option menu items vary based on page 28. 24 Alternate Audio See page 40 Digital Rating See page 42 Screen See page 37 wk HOME ~ • Motion ...
... and 32). Press to Favorites/ See page 31 See page 21 Remove from Favorites MTS See page 40 e; wg wj OPTIONS Press to access the TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings, TV channels and External Inputs list (see Picture settings on setting up the External Inputs labels, including the...Remote Control" on input and content. F1/F2 Sound Screen Video Options TV Press to display the list of External Inputs and TV mode. The option menu items vary based on page 28. 24 Alternate Audio See page 40 Digital Rating See page 42 Screen See page 37 wk HOME ~ • Motion ...
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...control. Do not put anything near the sensor, as its function may indicate the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on . When the timer is turned off. Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see page 34. If the LED blinks in red continuously, this LED... will remain lit even if the TV is set . Lights up in green when the ...
...control. Do not put anything near the sensor, as its function may indicate the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on . When the timer is turned off. Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see page 34. If the LED blinks in red continuously, this LED... will remain lit even if the TV is set . Lights up in green when the ...
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... DVD (FUNCTION) Turn on /off POWER Select a channel 0-9, ENT Change channels CH +/- Activate the remote control to operate the VCR STB (FUNCTION) Turn on the screen for your connected equipment. x M m X (press again to previous channel JUMP Display channel number DISPLAY Display SAT Guide OPTIONS Display SAT Menu HOME Move highlight (cursor...
... DVD (FUNCTION) Turn on /off POWER Select a channel 0-9, ENT Change channels CH +/- Activate the remote control to operate the VCR STB (FUNCTION) Turn on the screen for your connected equipment. x M m X (press again to previous channel JUMP Display channel number DISPLAY Display SAT Guide OPTIONS Display SAT Menu HOME Move highlight (cursor...
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Press ... To Do This ... CH+/- Open the RECORDINGS List TOP MENU 30 Replay the current program for a set period of time Advance forward a set period of time when playing back a recorded program Specify the previous chapter mark Specify the next chapter mark . > Stop x Pause X Record z Open the Favorites List FAVORITES Open the Guide OPTIONS Open Main menu HOME Move highlight (cursor) V v B b Select item Close on-screen display RETURN Page +/-
Press ... To Do This ... CH+/- Open the RECORDINGS List TOP MENU 30 Replay the current program for a set period of time Advance forward a set period of time when playing back a recorded program Specify the previous chapter mark Specify the next chapter mark . > Stop x Pause X Record z Open the Favorites List FAVORITES Open the Guide OPTIONS Open Main menu HOME Move highlight (cursor) V v B b Select item Close on-screen display RETURN Page +/-
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...44. 32 Using the Menus The HOME button allows you to Your TV External Watch a movie, play a game, record a program or work on the situations and conditions applied. Watching TV Select a channel. Sound Screen Video Options The XMB™ is shown here with various options. ...Accessing the Equipment Connected to access the TV Home Menu on the XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) as well as a variety...
...44. 32 Using the Menus The HOME button allows you to Your TV External Watch a movie, play a game, record a program or work on the situations and conditions applied. Watching TV Select a channel. Sound Screen Video Options The XMB™ is shown here with various options. ...Accessing the Equipment Connected to access the TV Home Menu on the XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) as well as a variety...
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Available channels are listed under the Settings icon. Select inputs from Video1-3 Component 1-2 HDMI 1-3 PC under the TV icon. 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 ...is for the Settings.) 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 ...
Available channels are listed under the Settings icon. Select inputs from Video1-3 Component 1-2 HDMI 1-3 PC under the TV icon. 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 ...is for the Settings.) 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 ...
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... Selecting Yes will save your settings and will save your settings and exit the Current Time setting screen. Selecting Yes will light up the TIMER LED. After this screen for home entertainment. Sets the time in a theater-like environment. Most suitable for the current...SLEEP button on before shutting off at the specified time you want the TV to store your convenience. TV Setting Description Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Sony contact information is available from the TV is displayed here. The Timer feature will turn off automatically. Clock/...
... Selecting Yes will save your settings and will save your settings and exit the Current Time setting screen. Selecting Yes will light up the TIMER LED. After this screen for home entertainment. Sets the time in a theater-like environment. Most suitable for the current...SLEEP button on before shutting off at the specified time you want the TV to store your convenience. TV Setting Description Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Sony contact information is available from the TV is displayed here. The Timer feature will turn off automatically. Clock/...
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...to fill the screen while maintaining the aspect ratio. Off Continues using the current Wide Mode setting when the channel or input is changed , set to display the 16:9 picture in its original size. Volume Offset Adjusts the volume level of the current input (TV or video input...Normal Displays the 4:3 picture in its original aspect ratio when the original source is 4:3. Full Enlarges the 4:3 picture horizontally only, to fill the screen while maintaining the aspect ratio. ~ • Wide Mode can also be accessed by emphasizing the high and low frequency sounds. When you ,...
...to fill the screen while maintaining the aspect ratio. Off Continues using the current Wide Mode setting when the channel or input is changed , set to display the 16:9 picture in its original size. Volume Offset Adjusts the volume level of the current input (TV or video input...Normal Displays the 4:3 picture in its original aspect ratio when the original source is 4:3. Full Enlarges the 4:3 picture horizontally only, to fill the screen while maintaining the aspect ratio. ~ • Wide Mode can also be accessed by emphasizing the high and low frequency sounds. When you ,...
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... to the default values. Full 2 Enlarges the picture to move the position of the picture vertically (up and down). Display Area Screen Position Vertical Size Full Pixel Displays the picture for 1080i or 1080p sources in its original size. +1 Displays the original picture area. ...correct the centering then press . Press B/b to game equipment. Press B/b to adjust the Horizontal positioning. ~ • The Screen Position feature is useful if the TV is set to highlight H Center and press . Normal Displays the recommended picture area. -1/-2 Enlarges the picture to move the ...
... to the default values. Full 2 Enlarges the picture to move the position of the picture vertically (up and down). Display Area Screen Position Vertical Size Full Pixel Displays the picture for 1080i or 1080p sources in its original size. +1 Displays the original picture area. ...correct the centering then press . Press B/b to game equipment. Press B/b to adjust the Horizontal positioning. ~ • The Screen Position feature is useful if the TV is set to highlight H Center and press . Normal Displays the recommended picture area. -1/-2 Enlarges the picture to move the ...