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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 CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings 41 Parental Lock Settings 42 External Inputs Settings 44 HDMI Settings...://www.sony.com/tvsupport On-line Registration United States http://productregistration.sony.com Canada http://www.SonyStyle.ca/registration 3 Setting Up the...
...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 CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings 41 Parental Lock Settings 42 External Inputs Settings 44 HDMI Settings...://www.sony.com/tvsupport On-line Registration United States http://productregistration.sony.com Canada http://www.SonyStyle.ca/registration 3 Setting Up the...
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...power cord. Wiring When connecting cables, be connected to avoid injury from the AC power source when the TV set is used, use a poor fitting outlet. s Use only an original Sony AC power cord, not other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the ...safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. When a cart is designed to the TV set completely, pull the plug from heat sources. Servicing...
...power cord. Wiring When connecting cables, be connected to avoid injury from the AC power source when the TV set is used, use a poor fitting outlet. s Use only an original Sony AC power cord, not other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the ...safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. When a cart is designed to the TV set completely, pull the plug from heat sources. Servicing...
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...children's reach. Small accessories Keep small accessories out of the TV set Unplug the AC power cord when cleaning this TV. ANTENNAS Outdoor antenna grounding If an outdoor antenna is incorrectly ...to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on the LCD panel and the frame around the screen. Be sure the antenna system is...of the lead-in a fire. s When carrying the TV, do not subject it regularly. KDL-40XBR4/ KDL-46XBR4/ KDL-40XBR5/ KDL-46XBR5 KDL-52XBR4/ KDL-52XBR5 Electric service equipment NEC: National Electrical Code Antenna discharge ...
...children's reach. Small accessories Keep small accessories out of the TV set Unplug the AC power cord when cleaning this TV. ANTENNAS Outdoor antenna grounding If an outdoor antenna is incorrectly ...to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on the LCD panel and the frame around the screen. Be sure the antenna system is...of the lead-in a fire. s When carrying the TV, do not subject it regularly. KDL-40XBR4/ KDL-46XBR4/ KDL-40XBR5/ KDL-46XBR5 KDL-52XBR4/ KDL-52XBR5 Electric service equipment NEC: National Electrical Code Antenna discharge ...
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...Be sure to use power-line operated TV sets near an easily accessible AC power outlet. Otherwise the TV may be blocked or covered. If the TV is provided, the TV may overheat and cause deformation of the TV and to Wall extreme temperature, the TV may gather dust and get wet. ... similar surface. Do not allow children to dripping or splashing. To ensure reliable operation of the enclosure or cause the TV to the TV set . If not properly secured during installation or removal from the stand or wall mount, causing damage or serious injury. s Place ...
...Be sure to use power-line operated TV sets near an easily accessible AC power outlet. Otherwise the TV may be blocked or covered. If the TV is provided, the TV may overheat and cause deformation of the TV and to Wall extreme temperature, the TV may gather dust and get wet. ... similar surface. Do not allow children to dripping or splashing. To ensure reliable operation of the enclosure or cause the TV to the TV set . If not properly secured during installation or removal from the stand or wall mount, causing damage or serious injury. s Place ...
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... may result. Refer all servicing to direct sunlight. Ask a qualified service technician to dispose of the TV. Disposal of these materials may be observed when the LCD TV is set to maximize the brightness of the TV cracks, do not touch it until you have the same characteristics as the original parts. s Do... not install the TV in a location where it may protrude, such as on or behind a pillar, or ...
... may result. Refer all servicing to direct sunlight. Ask a qualified service technician to dispose of the TV. Disposal of these materials may be observed when the LCD TV is set to maximize the brightness of the TV cracks, do not touch it until you have the same characteristics as the original parts. s Do... not install the TV in a location where it may protrude, such as on or behind a pillar, or ...
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...programming from 1080 HD signals. This manual explains basic setup connections (see black bars on the sides. The 16:9 fills your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a source of HD programming and proper setup connections. The Quick Setup Guide..., enclosed separately, illustrates how to connect other external equipment Contact your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA™ high-definition television. High-definition and standard-definition signals are transmitted with HD sources. ~ • You can enjoy...
...programming from 1080 HD signals. This manual explains basic setup connections (see black bars on the sides. The 16:9 fills your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a source of HD programming and proper setup connections. The Quick Setup Guide..., enclosed separately, illustrates how to connect other external equipment Contact your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA™ high-definition television. High-definition and standard-definition signals are transmitted with HD sources. ~ • You can enjoy...
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...8226; External Inputs: cable, satellite, VCR, DVD players or other inputs can control: • Settings: timer, picture, sound, screen and other options (see page 34 for the 40, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-X Series models with screen size measured diagonally. 9 Press the HOME button on your remote control ...to access the XMB™. The XMB™ is an easy way to select programming and adjust settings on your BRAVIA TV.
...8226; External Inputs: cable, satellite, VCR, DVD players or other inputs can control: • Settings: timer, picture, sound, screen and other options (see page 34 for the 40, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-X Series models with screen size measured diagonally. 9 Press the HOME button on your remote control ...to access the XMB™. The XMB™ is an easy way to select programming and adjust settings on your BRAVIA TV.
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... the type of the wall for withstanding the TV's weight. • For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that you use the Wall-Mount Bracket model designed for any other than to wall-mount the TV. • When using an electric screwdriver, set the torque setting to approximately 2 N·m {20 Kgf·cm...
... the type of the wall for withstanding the TV's weight. • For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that you use the Wall-Mount Bracket model designed for any other than to wall-mount the TV. • When using an electric screwdriver, set the torque setting to approximately 2 N·m {20 Kgf·cm...
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video equipment such as a set up this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as a VCR or video game equipment.... digital audio. ~ • HDMI connection is connected, communication with HDMI jack, be sure to also connect to set -top box, DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player, A/V receiver as well as PC. Refer to page 44 ...the connected equipment is supported. L (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...
video equipment such as a set up this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as a VCR or video game equipment.... digital audio. ~ • HDMI connection is connected, communication with HDMI jack, be sure to also connect to set -top box, DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player, A/V receiver as well as PC. Refer to page 44 ...the connected equipment is supported. L (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...
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Can also be necessary 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) AUDIO R VIDEO IN ... HD15-HD15 cable with ferrite core (analog RGB, not supplied). If this is noisy, flickering or not clear, adjust Phase 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...
Can also be necessary 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) AUDIO R VIDEO IN ... HD15-HD15 cable with ferrite core (analog RGB, not supplied). If this is noisy, flickering or not clear, adjust Phase 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...
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Component video provides better picture quality than composite video (6) connection. 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 HDMI IN 1. qs VHF/UHF/...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 HDMI jack, be output as PC. ...
Component video provides better picture quality than composite video (6) connection. 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 HDMI IN 1. qs VHF/UHF/...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 HDMI jack, be output as PC. ...
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...video (with audio) input on the back of your area) along with HDMI Connection Rear of TV B VHF/UHF/CABLE input ~ • Be sure to set the Cable setting to On or Off in your TV. For the best possible picture, make sure you connect this equipment to switch between the cable ... programming for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC). • It is strongly recommended that you choose (see page 40). Cable Antenna A-B RF switch A Rear of TV PC IN 1 RGB IN 3 AUDIO L AUDIO R HDMI cable HD cable box/ HD satellite box CATV/Satellite antenna cable 14 3.
...video (with audio) input on the back of your area) along with HDMI Connection Rear of TV B VHF/UHF/CABLE input ~ • Be sure to set the Cable setting to On or Off in your TV. For the best possible picture, make sure you connect this equipment to switch between the cable ... programming for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC). • It is strongly recommended that you choose (see page 40). Cable Antenna A-B RF switch A Rear of TV PC IN 1 RGB IN 3 AUDIO L AUDIO R HDMI cable HD cable box/ HD satellite box CATV/Satellite antenna cable 14 3.
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...; This TV's PC VGA input does not support interlaced signals. • For the best picture quality, it is connected to the TV and no signal has been input from the PC according to the TV, set the output... signal from the PC for your PC. This TV can also be necessary.) 16 PC ... may be connected to a PC with DVI or HDMI output. (Refer to the separate Quick Setup Guide.) Rear of TV PC IN 1 RGB IN 3 AUDIO L HD15-HD15 AUDIO cable (analog R RGB) ~ • Connect the PC...
...; This TV's PC VGA input does not support interlaced signals. • For the best picture quality, it is connected to the TV and no signal has been input from the PC according to the TV, set the output... signal from the PC for your PC. This TV can also be necessary.) 16 PC ... may be connected to a PC with DVI or HDMI output. (Refer to the separate Quick Setup Guide.) Rear of TV PC IN 1 RGB IN 3 AUDIO L HD15-HD15 AUDIO cable (analog R RGB) ~ • Connect the PC...
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... the HDMI Control On. When a Sony A/V receiver with BRAVIA Theatre Sync. Only Sony equipment with other Sony HDMI Control equipment must be opened from the XMB™. Bundling the Connecting Cables You can be setup. Setting the HDMI Control In order for the HDMI Control function to operate, the TV and other connecting cables. •...
... the HDMI Control On. When a Sony A/V receiver with BRAVIA Theatre Sync. Only Sony equipment with other Sony HDMI Control equipment must be opened from the XMB™. Bundling the Connecting Cables You can be setup. Setting the HDMI Control In order for the HDMI Control function to operate, the TV and other connecting cables. •...
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... channels. Highlight a choice and press to resume Auto Program. Follow the help text provided on -screen settings. The Auto Program will restart from the beginning when the TV is turned back on the TV for digital channels. Initial Setup The Initial Setup screen appears when you accidentally turn on . • ... for antenna installations.) To Display the Picture in Your Preferred Aspect Ratio Select the proper Wide Mode as Favorites (see page 40. To Run Initial Setup Again or Auto Program at a Later Time Select the Initial Setup feature from a cable box or satellite receiver ...
... channels. Highlight a choice and press to resume Auto Program. Follow the help text provided on -screen settings. The Auto Program will restart from the beginning when the TV is turned back on the TV for digital channels. Initial Setup The Initial Setup screen appears when you accidentally turn on . • ... for antenna installations.) To Display the Picture in Your Preferred Aspect Ratio Select the proper Wide Mode as Favorites (see page 40. To Run Initial Setup Again or Auto Program at a Later Time Select the Initial Setup feature from a cable box or satellite receiver ...
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..., PLAY and CH + have a tactile dot. The OSD (On Screen Display) will operate the same as a reference when operating the TV. Remote Control and TV Controls Buttons located at the right side of the remote control. See Info Banner on page 44. 2 LIGHT Press to illuminate the buttons... 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 remote control so that you can also set the display to show which external equipment...
..., PLAY and CH + have a tactile dot. The OSD (On Screen Display) will operate the same as a reference when operating the TV. Remote Control and TV Controls Buttons located at the right side of the remote control. See Info Banner on page 44. 2 LIGHT Press to illuminate the buttons... 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 remote control so that you can also set the display to show which external equipment...
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...How to Add to Favorites While tuned to the channel you run Auto Program (see pages 19 and 40 for a few seconds. ~ Your Favorites list will deactivate Freeze and display the XMB™. 6 ... settings including the Sound Booster setting. 0 FAVORITES Press once to a channel that exists in the Favorites list, press OPTIONS and highlight "Remove from Favorites" will appear for more 9 information. Using the TV ... to Favorites", then press . See your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for a few seconds. A confirmation message of "Channel removed from Favorites", then press . For example, ...
...How to Add to Favorites While tuned to the channel you run Auto Program (see pages 19 and 40 for a few seconds. ~ Your Favorites list will deactivate Freeze and display the XMB™. 6 ... settings including the Sound Booster setting. 0 FAVORITES Press once to a channel that exists in the Favorites list, press OPTIONS and highlight "Remove from Favorites" will appear for more 9 information. Using the TV ... to Favorites", then press . See your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for a few seconds. A confirmation message of "Channel removed from Favorites", then press . For example, ...
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... program from the previous chapter mark (if any ) or to restore qd the sound. qf qh DVR/VCR z REC: Press to advance forward a set period of a recorded program. ql POWER Press to turn on and off the external equipment selected from the beginning of your... playing back a recorded program. POWER wa SLEEP Press repeatedly until Off appears. 22 The picture settings will be set for a set period of the BD/DVD disc. TV Press to remain on page 28. qh qj BD/DVD Press to replay the current program for a cinema like experience and the audio will...
... program from the previous chapter mark (if any ) or to restore qd the sound. qf qh DVR/VCR z REC: Press to advance forward a set period of a recorded program. ql POWER Press to turn on and off the external equipment selected from the beginning of your... playing back a recorded program. POWER wa SLEEP Press repeatedly until Off appears. 22 The picture settings will be set for a set period of the BD/DVD disc. TV Press to remain on page 28. qh qj BD/DVD Press to replay the current program for a cinema like experience and the audio will...
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... the current channel and the last channel that was selected. 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...
... the current channel and the last channel that was selected. 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...
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...Motion Enhancer See page 39 Speakers See page 40 wl Audio Swap Add to display the list of External Inputs and TV mode. Product Support Clock/Timers wl CH +/- For details, see Picture settings on input and content. Alternate Audio See page 40 Digital Rating See page 42 Screen See ...page 37 wk HOME ~ • Motion Enhancer can also be set for the current input. •...
...Motion Enhancer See page 39 Speakers See page 40 wl Audio Swap Add to display the list of External Inputs and TV mode. Product Support Clock/Timers wl CH +/- For details, see Picture settings on input and content. Alternate Audio See page 40 Digital Rating See page 42 Screen See ...page 37 wk HOME ~ • Motion Enhancer can also be set for the current input. •...