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... 39 TV Settings Descriptions 40 Product Support 40 Clock/Timers Settings 40 Picture Settings 41 Sound Settings 43 Screen Settings 44 Channel Settings 46 CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings 47 Parental Lock Settings 47 External Inputs Settings 50 HDMI Settings 50 Network Settings 51 General Setup Settings 51 Initial Setup 52 Other Information Troubleshooting 53 Specifications 57 Index 58 Customer Support United States http://www.sony.com...
... 39 TV Settings Descriptions 40 Product Support 40 Clock/Timers Settings 40 Picture Settings 41 Sound Settings 43 Screen Settings 44 Channel Settings 46 CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings 47 Parental Lock Settings 47 External Inputs Settings 50 HDMI Settings 50 Network Settings 51 General Setup Settings 51 Initial Setup 52 Other Information Troubleshooting 53 Specifications 57 Index 58 Customer Support United States http://www.sony.com...
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...cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. When you compare a high-definition signal to connect other HD compatible external equipment Contact your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a source of the TV to adjust the 4:3 image to -height...not be as sharp as the quality of 16:9. Your BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD programming from 1080 HD signals. http://www.sony.com/HDTV Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/hd The Four Steps to a Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup Along with HD sources. ~...
...cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. When you compare a high-definition signal to connect other HD compatible external equipment Contact your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a source of the TV to adjust the 4:3 image to -height...not be as sharp as the quality of 16:9. Your BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD programming from 1080 HD signals. http://www.sony.com/HDTV Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/hd The Four Steps to a Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup Along with HD sources. ~...
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...products and practices. • When the TV is initially set by the EPA and US Department of this TV (i.e. TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is an easy way to access the TV settings for the 40, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-XBR6 series models with screen size measured diagonally.... 5 DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SOUND ...
...products and practices. • When the TV is initially set by the EPA and US Department of this TV (i.e. TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is an easy way to access the TV settings for the 40, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-XBR6 series models with screen size measured diagonally.... 5 DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SOUND ...
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...• For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that face the screen with opaque drapery. • Install the TV in a safe place until you use the Wall-Mount Bracket model designed for best picture quality • Do not expose the screen to the TV set as shown below 41 °F (5 °...to determine the strength of the TV and may result in internal damage to the TV set or cause it to tighten at least this much space around the set AC IN the torque to fall, etc. 8-12 mm M6 screw (supplied with your model, visit www.sony.com/accessories Or call 1-800-...
...• For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that face the screen with opaque drapery. • Install the TV in a safe place until you use the Wall-Mount Bracket model designed for best picture quality • Do not expose the screen to the TV set as shown below 41 °F (5 °...to determine the strength of the TV and may result in internal damage to the TV set or cause it to tighten at least this much space around the set AC IN the torque to fall, etc. 8-12 mm M6 screw (supplied with your model, visit www.sony.com/accessories Or call 1-800-...
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...weight of drawers. If a Sony specified TV stand is with the Sony TV stand. s Avoid placing or hanging items on the rear of the TV) • Rope or chain (attach to one side of the TV. s Never install the TV on furniture and TV sets. Use a Sony TV Stand Use a Sony specified TV stand (see page 2) ...and follow all AC power cords and connecting cables so that they are not accessible to secure the TV is not used as steps, such as...
...weight of drawers. If a Sony specified TV stand is with the Sony TV stand. s Avoid placing or hanging items on the rear of the TV) • Rope or chain (attach to one side of the TV. s Never install the TV on furniture and TV sets. Use a Sony TV Stand Use a Sony specified TV stand (see page 2) ...and follow all AC power cords and connecting cables so that they are not accessible to secure the TV is not used as steps, such as...
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... the signals that is the case, connect the adapter to a Local Area Network using an Ethernet cable. qa USB Connects to USB equipment to the TV's L (MONO) audio input jack. VIDEO IN 2/3 VIDEO/L(MONO)AUDIO-R 2 COMPONENT IN 1/2 (1080p/1080i/ 720p/480p/480i)/ L-AUDIO-R 3 PC IN (RGB/AUDIO) 4 HDMI IN... enhanced, or high-definition video, plus digital audio. This USB port is noisy, flickering or not clear, adjust Phase and Pitch of Screen settings on page 14 for service only unless you have mono equipment, connect its audio output jack to access photo files and music files (see page...
... the signals that is the case, connect the adapter to a Local Area Network using an Ethernet cable. qa USB Connects to USB equipment to the TV's L (MONO) audio input jack. VIDEO IN 2/3 VIDEO/L(MONO)AUDIO-R 2 COMPONENT IN 1/2 (1080p/1080i/ 720p/480p/480i)/ L-AUDIO-R 3 PC IN (RGB/AUDIO) 4 HDMI IN... enhanced, or high-definition video, plus digital audio. This USB port is noisy, flickering or not clear, adjust Phase and Pitch of Screen settings on page 14 for service only unless you have mono equipment, connect its audio output jack to access photo files and music files (see page...
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...System You can enjoy high-definition and standarddefinition digital programming (if available in your TV. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can enjoy high-definition programming by radio frequency interference, resulting in the Channel settings for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC). ...cable HD cable box/ HD satellite box CATV/Satellite antenna cable 12 Cable Antenna A-B RF switch A Rear of TV B CABLE/ANTENNA ~ • Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to a high-definition cable service or a high-definition satellite service. Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only) ...
...System You can enjoy high-definition and standarddefinition digital programming (if available in your TV. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can enjoy high-definition programming by radio frequency interference, resulting in the Channel settings for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC). ...cable HD cable box/ HD satellite box CATV/Satellite antenna cable 12 Cable Antenna A-B RF switch A Rear of TV B CABLE/ANTENNA ~ • Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to a high-definition cable service or a high-definition satellite service. Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only) ...
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PC Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the TV, set Picture Mode to Custom, Wide Mode to Full, and Display Area to the TV and no signal has been input from the PC according to the HDMI input will be detected automatically. (PC reboot may be treated as a ... If the PC is recommended to use the signals (boldfaced) in the above chart with a 60 Hz vertical frequency. This affects Picture settings, Wide Mode settings, and PIP function. This TV can also be connected to a PC with a 60 Hz vertical frequency will be necessary.) * The 1080p timing when applied to the ...
PC Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the TV, set Picture Mode to Custom, Wide Mode to Full, and Display Area to the TV and no signal has been input from the PC according to the HDMI input will be detected automatically. (PC reboot may be treated as a ... If the PC is recommended to use the signals (boldfaced) in the above chart with a 60 Hz vertical frequency. This affects Picture settings, Wide Mode settings, and PIP function. This TV can also be connected to a PC with a 60 Hz vertical frequency will be necessary.) * The 1080p timing when applied to the ...
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... On Screen Setup When the Initial Setup is available from the broadcaster. If you to set up to view a guide of TV programming. The Alternate Audio option may take longer) for the TV to fully receive the program listing information. • Once the program information is turned off. .../ANTENNA input. Initial Setup Step 6 of 6 Please select a language. See page 34 on how to begin the TV Guide setup. see page 44). 4 Set the date and time. Setting Up the Channel List - button: Allows you to run Auto Program. 4. Alternate Audio is only available for digital ...
... On Screen Setup When the Initial Setup is available from the broadcaster. If you to set up to view a guide of TV programming. The Alternate Audio option may take longer) for the TV to fully receive the program listing information. • Once the program information is turned off. .../ANTENNA input. Initial Setup Step 6 of 6 Please select a language. See page 34 on how to begin the TV Guide setup. see page 44). 4 Set the date and time. Setting Up the Channel List - button: Allows you to run Auto Program. 4. Alternate Audio is only available for digital ...
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...Press RETURN first, then press either B/b on the remote control. Select Yes to cancel or No to resume Auto Program. 17 HDMI Settings General Setup Settings Initial Setup TV s To Add Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as described on page 46. (Useful for antenna installations.) ~ •... If you accidentally turn off the TV during the Initial Setup process, the Initial Setup will restart from the XMB™ or ...
...Press RETURN first, then press either B/b on the remote control. Select Yes to cancel or No to resume Auto Program. 17 HDMI Settings General Setup Settings Initial Setup TV s To Add Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as described on page 46. (Useful for antenna installations.) ~ •... If you accidentally turn off the TV during the Initial Setup process, the Initial Setup will restart from the XMB™ or ...
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...The FUNCTION button indicator light will light up in fast rewind mode. You must be set period of connected equipment (not available on and off the Theater Mode. When the TV FUNCTION button is operating and other buttons will be used to replay the current program for...equipment with channel/program information you are watching. See your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for HDMI device is operating. Remote Control Button Description Operating the TV 1 2 3 4 DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP 5 6 THEATER ...
...The FUNCTION button indicator light will light up in fast rewind mode. You must be set period of connected equipment (not available on and off the Theater Mode. When the TV FUNCTION button is operating and other buttons will be used to replay the current program for...equipment with channel/program information you are watching. See your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for HDMI device is operating. Remote Control Button Description Operating the TV 1 2 3 4 DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP 5 6 THEATER ...
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...and External Inputs list (see chart on page 34. 9 RETURN 0 HOME Press to go back to select a channel; Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen Channel TV qa 0-9 ENT qs qd MUTING qf VOL +/- Press ENT to pause recording. X REC PAUSE: Press to change channels immediately. For example, to... Description 7 FAVORITES Press once to stop recording. See page 28 for detailed information. 8 GUIDE Press to select digital channels. Use with Sony Blu-ray player (BD) see pages 5 and 38). Press to record. qg DVR/VCR Record Buttons z REC: Press to adjust the volume.
...and External Inputs list (see chart on page 34. 9 RETURN 0 HOME Press to go back to select a channel; Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen Channel TV qa 0-9 ENT qs qd MUTING qf VOL +/- Press ENT to pause recording. X REC PAUSE: Press to change channels immediately. For example, to... Description 7 FAVORITES Press once to stop recording. See page 28 for detailed information. 8 GUIDE Press to select digital channels. Use with Sony Blu-ray player (BD) see pages 5 and 38). Press to record. qg DVR/VCR Record Buttons z REC: Press to adjust the volume.
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...in the Screen settings (see pages 44 and 45). Zoom H Stretch Zoom VOL MUTING CH JUMP REC RECPAUSE RECSTOP BD/DVD TOP MENU MENU F1 F2 ~ • Normal is available with 720p, 1080i, 1080p and 1080/24p sources. Press repeatedly to turn on and off the TV. Changing the ... H Stretch This mode is not available. POWER wa WIDE Press to cycle through the available Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, H Stretch, Zoom. DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY ql w; Changing the Wide Screen Mode for PC Timing Incoming PC signal...
...in the Screen settings (see pages 44 and 45). Zoom H Stretch Zoom VOL MUTING CH JUMP REC RECPAUSE RECSTOP BD/DVD TOP MENU MENU F1 F2 ~ • Normal is available with 720p, 1080i, 1080p and 1080/24p sources. Press repeatedly to turn on and off the TV. Changing the ... H Stretch This mode is not available. POWER wa WIDE Press to cycle through the available Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, H Stretch, Zoom. DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY ql w; Changing the Wide Screen Mode for PC Timing Incoming PC signal...
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...a third time to return to fill the screen with Muting. Press repeatedly to Favorites/ Remove from Favorites MTS Alternate Audio Digital Rating Background TV Motion Enhancer Device Control Device Control (Menu) for Closed Captions (CC): On, Off, and On with the frozen image. Press to ...move focus/highlight. For details, see Picture settings on setting up the External Inputs labels. Press to a different location on the screen. ~ • With the Freeze feature active, some features are unavailable....
...a third time to return to fill the screen with Muting. Press repeatedly to Favorites/ Remove from Favorites MTS Alternate Audio Digital Rating Background TV Motion Enhancer Device Control Device Control (Menu) for Closed Captions (CC): On, Off, and On with the frozen image. Press to ...move focus/highlight. For details, see Picture settings on setting up the External Inputs labels. Press to a different location on the screen. ~ • With the Freeze feature active, some features are unavailable....
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... in PC standby mode. When the timer is set . For details, see page 40 (Timer) and page 52 (Picture Off). 3 STANDBY LED Lights up in red when your TV is in orange when the timer is set , this may indicate that the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on the back cover). 4 POWER LED Lights...
... in PC standby mode. When the timer is set . For details, see page 40 (Timer) and page 52 (Picture Off). 3 STANDBY LED Lights up in red when your TV is in orange when the timer is set , this may indicate that the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on the back cover). 4 POWER LED Lights...
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... regardless of approximately five seconds with the INPUT button and release. For example, DVD can be set to your remote control. Operating the TV DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV 2 FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE CC FREEZE ...the steps below to program your TV remote control. 1 Find the code that corresponds to operate the following Sony equipment. If not, try programming the first code listed. 2 Press and hold DVD, AMP or STB simultaneously with the FUNCTION buttons. To set to remain lit longer than ...
... regardless of approximately five seconds with the INPUT button and release. For example, DVD can be set to your remote control. Operating the TV DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV 2 FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE CC FREEZE ...the steps below to program your TV remote control. 1 Find the code that corresponds to operate the following Sony equipment. If not, try programming the first code listed. 2 Press and hold DVD, AMP or STB simultaneously with the FUNCTION buttons. To set to remain lit longer than ...
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...to be removed, and press OPTIONS. 2 Press V/v to highlight Remove from Favorites and press . ~ • Auto Program will clear your TV channels from Favorites, follow the instructions below. Recently viewed items are automatically saved into Favorites as a factory default. Displaying Favorites Press FAVORITES. To ... (see page 52). 28 Exploring Fun Features Favorites With Favorites, you can manage your Favorites to factory default settings (see pages 16 and 46). • Initial Setup will return your preferred TV channels, External Inputs, Photo content, Music content, and Background...
...to be removed, and press OPTIONS. 2 Press V/v to highlight Remove from Favorites and press . ~ • Auto Program will clear your TV channels from Favorites, follow the instructions below. Recently viewed items are automatically saved into Favorites as a factory default. Displaying Favorites Press FAVORITES. To ... (see page 52). 28 Exploring Fun Features Favorites With Favorites, you can manage your Favorites to factory default settings (see pages 16 and 46). • Initial Setup will return your preferred TV channels, External Inputs, Photo content, Music content, and Background...
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...from a DLNA Certified media server. Select from Original, Alphabetical, Alphabetical Reverse, Date Order, or Date Order Reverse. Thumbnail View Select to set the slideshow transition or image effect (shown below is Butterfly effect). ~ • Maze and Butterfly slideshow effects can only display JPEG files... Right 90°, Left 90°, or 180° and save to be listed. List View Options menu Playback Method Photo Settings Sets the Slideshow play during the slideshow. Repeat Select On to start the slideshow. Start Slideshow Select to continuously play the slideshow. Remove...
...from a DLNA Certified media server. Select from Original, Alphabetical, Alphabetical Reverse, Date Order, or Date Order Reverse. Thumbnail View Select to set the slideshow transition or image effect (shown below is Butterfly effect). ~ • Maze and Butterfly slideshow effects can only display JPEG files... Right 90°, Left 90°, or 180° and save to be listed. List View Options menu Playback Method Photo Settings Sets the Slideshow play during the slideshow. Repeat Select On to start the slideshow. Start Slideshow Select to continuously play the slideshow. Remove...
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...music MP3 files directly from Favorites see page 31. • Photos cannot be displayed in the TV. Sound Adjustments Select to make adjustments to Favorites, and Remove from a Sony connected USB equipment (not supplied) or add music to highlight and select the music file location...menu Picture Adjustments Select to make sound adjustments (see page 41 Picture Adjustments). Speakers Select to set sound to TV Speakers or Audio System. ~ • For Display Size, Playback Method, Photo Settings, Start Slideshow, Rotate and Save, Delete, Information, Add to photos (see page 43 Sound...
...music MP3 files directly from Favorites see page 31. • Photos cannot be displayed in the TV. Sound Adjustments Select to make adjustments to Favorites, and Remove from a Sony connected USB equipment (not supplied) or add music to highlight and select the music file location...menu Picture Adjustments Select to make sound adjustments (see page 41 Picture Adjustments). Speakers Select to set sound to TV Speakers or Audio System. ~ • For Display Size, Playback Method, Photo Settings, Start Slideshow, Rotate and Save, Delete, Information, Add to photos (see page 43 Sound...
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To navigate the List View/ Thumbnail View. File Order Sets the order in the TV. 33 Information Select to shuffle the track play (shown below to fill display screen with thumbnails. Shuffle Select On to view track, folder, or ... the remote control buttons described below is Burst effect). Exploring Fun Features Navigating through music tracks. To pause or resume play order and visual effect settings while playing music files. Release to remove selected track from Favorites. ~ • Music tracks cannot be listed on page 31. Music Options menu Omit...
To navigate the List View/ Thumbnail View. File Order Sets the order in the TV. 33 Information Select to shuffle the track play (shown below to fill display screen with thumbnails. Shuffle Select On to view track, folder, or ... the remote control buttons described below is Burst effect). Exploring Fun Features Navigating through music tracks. To pause or resume play order and visual effect settings while playing music files. Release to remove selected track from Favorites. ~ • Music tracks cannot be listed on page 31. Music Options menu Omit...