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....sony.com Canada http://www.SonyStyle.ca/registration 3 Contents Important Safety Instructions 4 Welcome to the World of BRAVIA™ The Four Steps 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...
....sony.com Canada http://www.SonyStyle.ca/registration 3 Contents Important Safety Instructions 4 Welcome to the World of BRAVIA™ The Four Steps 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...
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... close proximity to unplug the AC power cord for your dealer or Sony service center to avoid injury from tip-over the power cord. s Do not move the TV with a protective earthing connection. Wall outlet The TV set should be disconnected from the wall outlet first. Wiring When connecting cables...with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with a wet hand, it may damage the TV set . s Use only an original Sony AC power cord, not other brands. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. Do not use caution when ...
... close proximity to unplug the AC power cord for your dealer or Sony service center to avoid injury from tip-over the power cord. s Do not move the TV with a protective earthing connection. Wall outlet The TV set should be disconnected from the wall outlet first. Wiring When connecting cables...with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with a wet hand, it may damage the TV set . s Use only an original Sony AC power cord, not other brands. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. Do not use caution when ...
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...time. CARRYING THE TV Carry the TV in contact with such power lines or circuits. Do not put stress on the package. KDL-40XBR4/ KDL-46XBR4/ KDL-40XBR5/ KDL-46XBR5 KDL-52XBR4/ KDL-52XBR5 Electric service equipment... s Danger of antenna discharge unit, connection to follow the instruction provided on the LCD panel and the frame around the screen. Clean the cabinet of children's reach. The...proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the TV set Unplug the AC power cord when cleaning this TV. Replace only with a soft cloth. It is covered with dust...
...time. CARRYING THE TV Carry the TV in contact with such power lines or circuits. Do not put stress on the package. KDL-40XBR4/ KDL-46XBR4/ KDL-40XBR5/ KDL-46XBR5 KDL-52XBR4/ KDL-52XBR5 Electric service equipment... s Danger of antenna discharge unit, connection to follow the instruction provided on the LCD panel and the frame around the screen. Clean the cabinet of children's reach. The...proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the TV set Unplug the AC power cord when cleaning this TV. Replace only with a soft cloth. It is covered with dust...
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... dirty. s To prevent fire, keep flammable objects or open flame (e.g. INSTALLATION Wall mount installation requires the use power-line operated TV sets near water - s Be sure to follow the operating instructions supplied with a cloth or other similar surface. It may fall through the ... and cause overheating, which may cause a fire or damage to the TV set as a bookcase or built-in such a location, moisture may condense inside and may enter. s Place the TV on the TV. If the TV is provided, the TV may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in...
... dirty. s To prevent fire, keep flammable objects or open flame (e.g. INSTALLATION Wall mount installation requires the use power-line operated TV sets near water - s Be sure to follow the operating instructions supplied with a cloth or other similar surface. It may fall through the ... and cause overheating, which may cause a fire or damage to the TV set as a bookcase or built-in such a location, moisture may condense inside and may enter. s Place the TV on the TV. If the TV is provided, the TV may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in...
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... sunlight. Medical institutions Do not place this TV's backlight setting is exposed to watch the TV at a distance of the TV. Therefore, closing the windows or using headphones, adjust the volume so as to qualified service personnel. s The LCD screen is made with water and consult your...the Electronic Industries Alliance (http://www.eiae.org). 7 Changing the Picture mode, Backlight setting, enabling the Light Sensor, or turning on the Power management will improve this TV outdoors. s Do not expose the LCD screen surface to maximize the brightness of 3 - 7 times that he/she has ...
... sunlight. Medical institutions Do not place this TV's backlight setting is exposed to watch the TV at a distance of the TV. Therefore, closing the windows or using headphones, adjust the volume so as to qualified service personnel. s The LCD screen is made with water and consult your...the Electronic Industries Alliance (http://www.eiae.org). 7 Changing the Picture mode, Backlight setting, enabling the Light Sensor, or turning on the Power management will improve this TV outdoors. s Do not expose the LCD screen surface to maximize the brightness of 3 - 7 times that he/she has ...
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...signals use the Wide Mode function of the TV to adjust the 4:3 image to fit the entire screen (see pages 23, 37 and 38). 8 The 1080 HD signals provide more about HDTV, visit: http://www.sony.com/HDTV The Four Steps to Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup Along with your... BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a source of HD programming and proper setup connections...
...signals use the Wide Mode function of the TV to adjust the 4:3 image to fit the entire screen (see pages 23, 37 and 38). 8 The 1080 HD signals provide more about HDTV, visit: http://www.sony.com/HDTV The Four Steps to Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup Along with your... BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a source of HD programming and proper setup connections...
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... Screen Video Options Category Object Bar Media Category Bar TV From the horizontal Media Category Bar you can control: • Settings: timer, picture, sound, screen and other options (see page 34 for customization options). • TV Channels: available channels are displayed on the vertical Category Object Bar. ...remote control to select programming and adjust settings on the TV screen. The XMB™ is an easy way to access the XMB™. TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is for the 40, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-X Series models with screen size measured ...
... Screen Video Options Category Object Bar Media Category Bar TV From the horizontal Media Category Bar you can control: • Settings: timer, picture, sound, screen and other options (see page 34 for customization options). • TV Channels: available channels are displayed on the vertical Category Object Bar. ...remote control to select programming and adjust settings on the TV screen. The XMB™ is an easy way to access the XMB™. TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is for the 40, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-X Series models with screen size measured ...
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... Stand 2 3 1 1 Screw the support belt (supplied) to the TV stand with a wood screw (supplied). 2 Attach the support belt to the Table-Top Stand with the securing screw (supplied) using an electric screwdriver, set the torque setting to approximately 2 N·m {20 Kgf·cm}. • Be ... by the Wall-Mount Bracket model for your TV is not enough, use the Wall-Mount Bracket model designed for withstanding the TV's weight. • For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that you are removed, lift the TV off the stand. Do not attempt to replace...
... Stand 2 3 1 1 Screw the support belt (supplied) to the TV stand with a wood screw (supplied). 2 Attach the support belt to the Table-Top Stand with the securing screw (supplied) using an electric screwdriver, set the torque setting to approximately 2 N·m {20 Kgf·cm}. • Be ... by the Wall-Mount Bracket model for your TV is not enough, use the Wall-Mount Bracket model designed for withstanding the TV's weight. • For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that you are removed, lift the TV off the stand. Do not attempt to replace...
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...HDMI IN 2 HDMI 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 TV displays 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 set -top box, DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player, A/V receiver as well as a VCR or video game equipment. HDMI supports ...
...HDMI IN 2 HDMI 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 TV displays 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 set -top box, DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player, A/V receiver as well as a VCR or video game equipment. HDMI supports ...
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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 ... the case, connect the adapter to use an adapter (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 equipment...
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 ... the case, connect the adapter to use an adapter (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 equipment...
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... quality than composite video (6) connection. qs VHF/UHF/CABLE RF input that this TV displays all -digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as a set up this TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of 1,920 dots × 1,080... 2) is supported. a VCR or other video equipment that is PCM/Dolby Digital compatible. This USB port is for receiving the external control signal. (KDL-40/46/52XBR5 only) 5 VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO Connects to the optical audio input of your digital audio equipment that has S VIDEO. If the ...
... quality than composite video (6) connection. qs VHF/UHF/CABLE RF input that this TV displays all -digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as a set up this TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of 1,920 dots × 1,080... 2) is supported. a VCR or other video equipment that is PCM/Dolby Digital compatible. This USB port is for receiving the external control signal. (KDL-40/46/52XBR5 only) 5 VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO Connects to the optical audio input of your digital audio equipment that has S VIDEO. If the ...
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... satellite box CATV/Satellite antenna cable 14 Shown with standard-definition analog programming. ~ • This TV is strongly recommended that you choose (see page 40). A 300-ohm twin lead cable can also enjoy high-definition programming by radio frequency interference, resulting... in signal degradation. Cable Antenna A-B RF switch A Rear of TV B VHF/UHF/CABLE input ~ • Be sure to set the Cable setting to On or Off in your TV. Connecting the TV...
... satellite box CATV/Satellite antenna cable 14 Shown with standard-definition analog programming. ~ • This TV is strongly recommended that you choose (see page 40). A 300-ohm twin lead cable can also enjoy high-definition programming by radio frequency interference, resulting... in signal degradation. Cable Antenna A-B RF switch A Rear of TV B VHF/UHF/CABLE input ~ • Be sure to set the Cable setting to On or Off in your TV. Connecting the TV...
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... will be detected automatically. (PC reboot 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 IN jack to HD15 connection. PC Input Signal Reference ...with a 60 Hz vertical frequency from the PC according to the chart below with an HDMI cable. • If the PC is connected to the TV, set the output signal from a personal computer. PC Use the TV as a monitor for more than 30 seconds, the TV enters the standby mode automatically (page 45).
... will be detected automatically. (PC reboot 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 IN jack to HD15 connection. PC Input Signal Reference ...with a 60 Hz vertical frequency from the PC according to the chart below with an HDMI cable. • If the PC is connected to the TV, set the output signal from a personal computer. PC Use the TV as a monitor for more than 30 seconds, the TV enters the standby mode automatically (page 45).
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... available: • Turn off the equipment automatically when you turn off the TV. • When the connected equipment is equipped with BRAVIA Theatre Sync. Setting the HDMI Control In order for the HDMI Control function to operate, the TV and other Sony HDMI Control equipment must be opened from the XMB™. Using HDMI...
... available: • Turn off the equipment automatically when you turn off the TV. • When the connected equipment is equipped with BRAVIA Theatre Sync. Setting the HDMI Control In order for the HDMI Control function to operate, the TV and other Sony HDMI Control equipment must be opened from the XMB™. Using HDMI...
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...the language of your choice to be canceled while the channels are found. ~ • If you to move back to the TV's VHF/UHF/ CABLE input. Language settings will display how many analog and digital channels are being scanned. b button: Allows you accidentally turn on screen display as well...press either B/b on pages 37 and 38. When the Auto Program is turned back on -screen settings. To Add Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as described on page 40. (Useful for antenna installations.) To Display the Picture in Your Preferred Aspect Ratio Select the proper Wide...
...the language of your choice to be canceled while the channels are found. ~ • If you to move back to the TV's VHF/UHF/ CABLE input. Language settings will display how many analog and digital channels are being scanned. b button: Allows you accidentally turn on screen display as well...press either B/b on pages 37 and 38. When the Auto Program is turned back on -screen settings. To Add Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as described on page 40. (Useful for antenna installations.) To Display the Picture in Your Preferred Aspect Ratio Select the proper Wide...
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...On Screen Display) will operate the same as a reference when operating the TV. Using the TV Features Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Insert two size AA batteries ...matching e and E on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment of the TV will time out in a few seconds or press again to change channels immediately. 20 ... indicator lights up momentarily Buttons when pressed to show minimal information. Remote Control and TV Controls Buttons located at the right side of the remote control. Use them easily ...
...On Screen Display) will operate the same as a reference when operating the TV. Using the TV Features Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Insert two size AA batteries ...matching e and E on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment of the TV will time out in a few seconds or press again to change channels immediately. 20 ... indicator lights up momentarily Buttons when pressed to show minimal information. Remote Control and TV Controls Buttons located at the right side of the remote control. Use them easily ...
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...list. Using the TV Features Button 5 6 FREEZE Description Use with the current program in a window. See your region. 9 SOUND Press to cycle through different sound settings: Dynamic for 0 ... 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 the screen (see pages 19 and 40 ...the screen when displaying menu items and settings. ~ • While the P&P or PIP feature is active, pressing HOME will be available in your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for Auto Program). qa RETURN...
...list. Using the TV Features Button 5 6 FREEZE Description Use with the current program in a window. See your region. 9 SOUND Press to cycle through different sound settings: Dynamic for 0 ... 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 the screen (see pages 19 and 40 ...the screen when displaying menu items and settings. ~ • While the P&P or PIP feature is active, pressing HOME will be available in your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for Auto Program). qa RETURN...
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...STB, these buttons operate the video equipment you want the TV to remain on before shutting off the external equipment selected from the beginning of the connected equipment. ADVANCE: Press to advance forward a set period of your TV (see "Using ql Buttons Other Equipment with Your Remote ...Control" on and off the Theater Mode. The picture settings will be set period of the BD/DVD disc. qf MUTING Press to adjust the...
...STB, these buttons operate the video equipment you want the TV to remain on before shutting off the external equipment selected from the beginning of the connected equipment. ADVANCE: Press to advance forward a set period of your TV (see "Using ql Buttons Other Equipment with Your Remote ...Control" on and off the Theater Mode. The picture settings will be set period of the BD/DVD disc. qf MUTING Press to adjust the...
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...the last channel that was selected. Changing the Wide Screen Mode (For PC timing, see page 37). The TV alternates between two channels. 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... PC signal Incoming PC signal 800 × 600 1280 × 768 m Normal m Normal Full 1 Full 1 Full 2 Full 2 (Continued) 23 Using the TV Features Button ws JUMP Description Press to step through the Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom.
...the last channel that was selected. Changing the Wide Screen Mode (For PC timing, see page 37). The TV alternates between two channels. 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... PC signal Incoming PC signal 800 × 600 1280 × 768 m Normal m Normal Full 1 Full 1 Full 2 Full 2 (Continued) 23 Using the TV Features Button ws JUMP Description Press to step through the Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom.
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... scan quickly through channels. Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB™ to access the TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings, TV channels and External Inputs list (see Picture settings on page 34. Press to select the function of External Inputs and TV mode. wj Menu Item Reference Page wk Picture... Sound See page 34 See page 36 P&P or PIP See page 31 Exit P&P or Exit PIP See page 31 Motion Enhancer See page 39 Speakers See page 40 ...
... scan quickly through channels. Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB™ to access the TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings, TV channels and External Inputs list (see Picture settings on page 34. Press to select the function of External Inputs and TV mode. wj Menu Item Reference Page wk Picture... Sound See page 34 See page 36 P&P or PIP See page 31 Exit P&P or Exit PIP See page 31 Motion Enhancer See page 39 Speakers See page 40 ...