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...DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter 36 Using P&P and PIP Features 37 To Enter P&P and PIP 37 To Change Inputs or Channels (P&P) ..........37 To Change Channels (PIP 37 To Exit from P&P and PIP 37 Using TV Settings Media Category Icons 38 Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB 39 TV Settings Descriptions 40 Product Support 40.../HD Satellite Box 12 PC 14 Other Equipment 15 4. Contents Welcome to Use TV Guide On Screen 34 Using BRAVIA Sync with Control for KDL-70XBR7 9 2. Initial Setup 16 Operating the TV Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control...18 When Using the Remote Control 18...
...DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter 36 Using P&P and PIP Features 37 To Enter P&P and PIP 37 To Change Inputs or Channels (P&P) ..........37 To Change Channels (PIP 37 To Exit from P&P and PIP 37 Using TV Settings Media Category Icons 38 Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB 39 TV Settings Descriptions 40 Product Support 40.../HD Satellite Box 12 PC 14 Other Equipment 15 4. Contents Welcome to Use TV Guide On Screen 34 Using BRAVIA Sync with Control for KDL-70XBR7 9 2. Initial Setup 16 Operating the TV Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control...18 When Using the Remote Control 18...
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... subscribing to switch between the cable and over-the-air antenna programming, as indicated below. Cable Antenna A-B RF switch A Rear of TV B CABLE/ANTENNA ~ • Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to receive optimum picture quality. Shown with HDMI Connection Rear of... 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). • It is capable of receiving unscrambled digital programming for the type of your area) along with audio) input on the...
... subscribing to switch between the cable and over-the-air antenna programming, as indicated below. Cable Antenna A-B RF switch A Rear of TV B CABLE/ANTENNA ~ • Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to receive optimum picture quality. Shown with HDMI Connection Rear of... 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). • It is capable of receiving unscrambled digital programming for the type of your area) along with audio) input on the...
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...ol Français 1 Complete your TV Guide On Screen Setup When the Initial Setup is available from the broadcaster as default audio for available channels from a cable box or satellite receiver without using an external input; see page 51 for digital programs (see a confirmation screen with ... screen to select Retail or Home, be accessed by the TV, you to move back to use the TV Guide On Screen. Select to the TV's CABLE/ANTENNA input. Setting Up the Channel List - using your TV will scan for digital channels. Initial Setup Step 7of 7 Initial Setup is only available ...
...ol Français 1 Complete your TV Guide On Screen Setup When the Initial Setup is available from the broadcaster as default audio for available channels from a cable box or satellite receiver without using an external input; see page 51 for digital programs (see a confirmation screen with ... screen to select Retail or Home, be accessed by the TV, you to move back to use the TV Guide On Screen. Select to the TV's CABLE/ANTENNA input. Setting Up the Channel List - using your TV will scan for digital channels. Initial Setup Step 7of 7 Initial Setup is only available ...
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Network General Setup Settings Initial Setup TV s To Add Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as described on page 47. (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 perform the steps described in the Initial Setup...
Network General Setup Settings Initial Setup TV s To Add Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as described on page 47. (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 perform the steps described in the Initial Setup...
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...F1 F2 Button Description 7 FAVORITES Press once to stop recording. Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB™ to change channels immediately. Press ENT to access the TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings, Photo, Music, TV channels and External Inputs list (see pages 5 and 38). Pressing this button alone starts ...from the screen when displaying menu items and settings. Press again to pause recording. See page 28 for detailed information. 8 GUIDE Press to select digital channels. Use with Sony Blu-ray player (BD) see "How to Use TV Guide On Screen" on page 26.
...F1 F2 Button Description 7 FAVORITES Press once to stop recording. Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB™ to change channels immediately. Press ENT to access the TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings, Photo, Music, TV channels and External Inputs list (see pages 5 and 38). Pressing this button alone starts ...from the screen when displaying menu items and settings. Press again to pause recording. See page 28 for detailed information. 8 GUIDE Press to select digital channels. Use with Sony Blu-ray player (BD) see "How to Use TV Guide On Screen" on page 26.
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...Navigation Control V/v Cursor up /down B/b Cursor left/right Tuning Control 0 - 9 Digit input CH +/- See page 25 for the equipment you have programmed on /off . TV volume +/- Channel up /down JUMP Last channel Volume Control VOL +/- Press INPUT to the remote control. DVD or BD Input VIDEO... 1 or A/V Input SAT or Cable Input TV or Tuner Input 27 MUTING Muting R/G/B/Y Control...
...Navigation Control V/v Cursor up /down B/b Cursor left/right Tuning Control 0 - 9 Digit input CH +/- See page 25 for the equipment you have programmed on /off . TV volume +/- Channel up /down JUMP Last channel Volume Control VOL +/- Press INPUT to the remote control. DVD or BD Input VIDEO... 1 or A/V Input SAT or Cable Input TV or Tuner Input 27 MUTING Muting R/G/B/Y Control...
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...display JPEG photos on this TV is a DLNA Certified digital media photo player that are similar to the current channel or input. ~ • Background TV themes may also be compatible with all . The TV will display the current channel or input using the selected Background TV theme. Removing USB Equipment... servers will be displayed under the Photo icon (see pages 30-33. Navigating Background TV 1 Tune to avoid potential data corruption. The TV will display "USB device detected". Sony does not guarantee that you can display JPEG photo content from your DLNA Certified media ...
...display JPEG photos on this TV is a DLNA Certified digital media photo player that are similar to the current channel or input. ~ • Background TV themes may also be compatible with all . The TV will display the current channel or input using the selected Background TV theme. Removing USB Equipment... servers will be displayed under the Photo icon (see pages 30-33. Navigating Background TV 1 Tune to avoid potential data corruption. The TV will display "USB device detected". Sony does not guarantee that you can display JPEG photo content from your DLNA Certified media ...
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...Press RETURN while in approximately 5 minutes when no action is taken. Press V/v to make your TV's remote control to navigate the Guide system. The TV Guide will determine the channel or listing hours ahead or back to the highlighted program. Be sure to complete the Initial Setup ... Bar and press . TV Guide On Screen System Components TV Guide Video Logo Window Clock Current Service Label Service Bar Info Icon Info Box Time Slot Panel Menu/Panel Ad Channel Logo/Number Title HDTV Show Icon ~ • Image shown above includes digital channels, which may be available...
...Press RETURN while in approximately 5 minutes when no action is taken. Press V/v to make your TV's remote control to navigate the Guide system. The TV Guide will determine the channel or listing hours ahead or back to the highlighted program. Be sure to complete the Initial Setup ... Bar and press . TV Guide On Screen System Components TV Guide Video Logo Window Clock Current Service Label Service Bar Info Icon Info Box Time Slot Panel Menu/Panel Ad Channel Logo/Number Title HDTV Show Icon ~ • Image shown above includes digital channels, which may be available...
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...software update. ~ • The Cable/Antenna cable needs to be connected to have digital TV programming (not available with the use of the Week, Time, Duration, Input, Channel, and TV On Volume. Your TV's specific information such as a specified volume at the specified time and duration you ...to the TV and have the TV tune to remain on . • Do not turn off automatically. 40 Timer can be set to the TV or a broadcast download must be available until you set the time. TV Settings Descriptions Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Software Update Sony contact ...
...software update. ~ • The Cable/Antenna cable needs to be connected to have digital TV programming (not available with the use of the Week, Time, Duration, Input, Channel, and TV On Volume. Your TV's specific information such as a specified volume at the specified time and duration you ...to the TV and have the TV tune to remain on . • Do not turn off automatically. 40 Timer can be set to the TV or a broadcast download must be available until you set the time. TV Settings Descriptions Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Software Update Sony contact ...
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... use. select for home entertainment. Color Increases or decreases color intensity. DRC Mode for KDL-46/ 55XBR8, KDL70XBR7 Produces a high-resolution picture for Reduction DVDs, Blu-ray and digital TV channels. Off Turns off DRC Mode. ~ • DRC Mode is not available when Game... album. MPEG Noise Reduces the mosaic effect in a theater-like environment. Standard For standard picture settings. Picture Settings Using TV Settings Picture Adjustments Picture Mode Vivid For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. Mode 2 is set to the default values. Reset...
... use. select for home entertainment. Color Increases or decreases color intensity. DRC Mode for KDL-46/ 55XBR8, KDL70XBR7 Produces a high-resolution picture for Reduction DVDs, Blu-ray and digital TV channels. Off Turns off DRC Mode. ~ • DRC Mode is not available when Game... album. MPEG Noise Reduces the mosaic effect in a theater-like environment. Standard For standard picture settings. Picture Settings Using TV Settings Picture Adjustments Picture Mode Vivid For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. Mode 2 is set to the default values. Reset...
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...Level Increases or decreases the low frequency sounds. ~ • Alternate Audio is available only for digital programs. If the program you to adjust the volume with your TV will automatically switch to control the volume of volume adjustment Fixed Select to fix the audio output and... H Stretch is only available with 720p, 1080i, 1080p and 1080/24p sources. Automatically switches the TV to reduce noise during weak stereo broadcasts. ~ • MTS is available only for HD channels with 4:3 content. Use to second audio programs when a SAP signal is 4:3. Audio Out Easy ...
...Level Increases or decreases the low frequency sounds. ~ • Alternate Audio is available only for digital programs. If the program you to adjust the volume with your TV will automatically switch to control the volume of volume adjustment Fixed Select to fix the audio output and... H Stretch is only available with 720p, 1080i, 1080p and 1080/24p sources. Automatically switches the TV to reduce noise during weak stereo broadcasts. ~ • MTS is available only for HD channels with 4:3 content. Use to second audio programs when a SAP signal is 4:3. Audio Out Easy ...
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... not available when using the TV Guide On Screen system. Assigns labels (such as station call letters) to channel numbers. 1 Press V/v to the next character. Press b to move to scroll through the channel numbers. Channel Settings Signal Type Auto Program Add Digital Channels Show/Hide Channels Edit Channel Labels Cable For receiving cable channels via over-the-air antenna...
... not available when using the TV Guide On Screen system. Assigns labels (such as station call letters) to channel numbers. 1 Press V/v to the next character. Press b to move to scroll through the channel numbers. Channel Settings Signal Type Auto Program Add Digital Channels Show/Hide Channels Edit Channel Labels Cable For receiving cable channels via over-the-air antenna...
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...Custom Rating System Chart on the TV. CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings CC Display This option allows you to block programs according to their content and rating levels and block channels (regardless of the programs). Select from Service 1-6 and CC1-4 (advanced digital closed caption options. Parental Lock ... on page 50. 48 The first time the password is also available with the previously set password. "Password set to enter a four-digit password. Select the country name of a program. (Should be turned On, Off or On with Muting Automatically displays closed caption options. On...
...Custom Rating System Chart on the TV. CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings CC Display This option allows you to block programs according to their content and rating levels and block channels (regardless of the programs). Select from Service 1-6 and CC1-4 (advanced digital closed caption options. Parental Lock ... on page 50. 48 The first time the password is also available with the previously set password. "Password set to enter a four-digit password. Select the country name of a program. (Should be turned On, Off or On with Muting Automatically displays closed caption options. On...
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..., or Young Adult to block specific channels regardless of programs may be blocked: programs broadcast from viewing based on their ratings. No programs containing digital ratings are broadcasted without a rating. • If you are : United States TV Rating: TV-14 MPAA: PG-13 Canada English TV Rating: 14+ French TV Rating: 13 ans+ Custom Sets ratings...
..., or Young Adult to block specific channels regardless of programs may be blocked: programs broadcast from viewing based on their ratings. No programs containing digital ratings are broadcasted without a rating. • If you are : United States TV Rating: TV-14 MPAA: PG-13 Canada English TV Rating: 14+ French TV Rating: 13 ans+ Custom Sets ratings...
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... few hours before powering on again. If all of the TV's volume control. • When using HDMI input with Super Audio CD or DVD-Audio, DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (Optical) may not provide an audio signal. • When tuned to a digital channel with the server, check your LAN cable/ listed under the... Photo icon, connection or your TV. but is connected to an active server and the TV has acquired an IP Address, check your server may cause moisture condensation, ...
... few hours before powering on again. If all of the TV's volume control. • When using HDMI input with Super Audio CD or DVD-Audio, DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (Optical) may not provide an audio signal. • When tuned to a digital channel with the server, check your LAN cable/ listed under the... Photo icon, connection or your TV. but is connected to an active server and the TV has acquired an IP Address, check your server may cause moisture condensation, ...
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...setting (see page 45). Confirm the PC connection and restart the PC. Poor Picture • Adjust the resolution (see page 21). Your TV will show these programs with a black border. • Auto Wide will not expand the picture during these content changes since the content information...to fill the screen, which the provider broadcasts their content. When HD content channels switch to SD content (commercials), the picture may be correctable on the remote control, set to other digital sources display a digital broadcasts and DVDs which may not be small with black bands at the ...
...setting (see page 45). Confirm the PC connection and restart the PC. Poor Picture • Adjust the resolution (see page 21). Your TV will show these programs with a black border. • Auto Wide will not expand the picture during these content changes since the content information...to fill the screen, which the provider broadcasts their content. When HD content channels switch to SD content (commercials), the picture may be correctable on the remote control, set to other digital sources display a digital broadcasts and DVDs which may not be small with black bands at the ...
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...or folders exceeding the limit will not be set from being displayed • Certain cable companies have limitations on the TV. (The TV will clear all of digital cable channels. Insert the protrusions on the speaker grill into place. Check that the location of the marks on again.) Release ...V. Some digital cable channels are not being damaged, do not touch the speakers or their time stamps. Lost password • Select the Password settings on the TV and support gently. WARNING: The reset will turn itself off, then...
...or folders exceeding the limit will not be set from being displayed • Certain cable companies have limitations on the TV. (The TV will clear all of digital cable channels. Insert the protrusions on the speaker grill into place. Check that the location of the marks on again.) Release ...V. Some digital cable channels are not being damaged, do not touch the speakers or their time stamps. Lost password • Select the Password settings on the TV and support gently. WARNING: The reset will turn itself off, then...
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...KDL-40XBR7 KDL-70XBR7 KDL-46XBR8 KDL-55XBR8 System Television system NTSC: American TV standard ATSC (8VSB terrestrial): ATSC compliant 8VSB QAM on cable: ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 (Does not include CableCARD functionality) Channel coverage Analog terrestrial: 2 - 69 / Digital terrestrial: 2 - 69 Analog Cable: 1 - 135 / Digital Cable: 1 - 135 Panel system LCD... V) 0.6 W (240 V) 0.3 W (120 V) 0.5 W (240 V) 0.3 W (120 V) 0.7 W (240 V) Screen size 40 70 46 54.6 (55 class) (inches measured diagonally) Display resolution 1,920 dots (horizontal) × 1,080 lines (vertical) Speaker/Full ...
...KDL-40XBR7 KDL-70XBR7 KDL-46XBR8 KDL-55XBR8 System Television system NTSC: American TV standard ATSC (8VSB terrestrial): ATSC compliant 8VSB QAM on cable: ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 (Does not include CableCARD functionality) Channel coverage Analog terrestrial: 2 - 69 / Digital terrestrial: 2 - 69 Analog Cable: 1 - 135 / Digital Cable: 1 - 135 Panel system LCD... V) 0.6 W (240 V) 0.3 W (120 V) 0.5 W (240 V) 0.3 W (120 V) 0.7 W (240 V) Screen size 40 70 46 54.6 (55 class) (inches measured diagonally) Display resolution 1,920 dots (horizontal) × 1,080 lines (vertical) Speaker/Full ...
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Index 0-9 buttons 20 4:3 Default 46 A AC IN 11 Add Digital Channels 47 Add for HDMI 51 Country 48 Current Time 40 D Device Auto Power Off 51 Device List 51 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack 11 Digital CC 48 Digital Rating 49 Display Area 46 DISPLAY button 19 Display Options 48 DMex button 19 DMex/SERVICE 11...Channel Tuning Keys 51 CineMotion 43 Color Matrix 44 COMPONENT IN jack (1080p/1080i/ 720p/480p/480i) 11 Contact Sony 40 Control for Slideshow 33 Add to Favorites 31, 33 Alternate Audio 45 Analog CC 48 Audio Out 45 AUDIO OUT jack 11 Auto Adjust 46 Auto Program 47 Auto Wide 45 B Background TV...
Index 0-9 buttons 20 4:3 Default 46 A AC IN 11 Add Digital Channels 47 Add for HDMI 51 Country 48 Current Time 40 D Device Auto Power Off 51 Device List 51 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack 11 Digital CC 48 Digital Rating 49 Display Area 46 DISPLAY button 19 Display Options 48 DMex button 19 DMex/SERVICE 11...Channel Tuning Keys 51 CineMotion 43 Color Matrix 44 COMPONENT IN jack (1080p/1080i/ 720p/480p/480i) 11 Contact Sony 40 Control for Slideshow 33 Add to Favorites 31, 33 Alternate Audio 45 Analog CC 48 Audio Out 45 AUDIO OUT jack 11 Auto Adjust 46 Auto Program 47 Auto Wide 45 B Background TV...
