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... authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org). 2 Sony TV Model No. No. In Canada, TV Guide is a registered mark of the FCC Rules. The TV Guide On Screen system is encouraged to try to Part 15 of Transcontinental Inc.,...to correct the interference by Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. Adobe is connected. Disposal of the program schedule information or other related marks are registered marks of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDL-40XBR7/KDL-70XBR7/ KDL-46XBR8/KDL-55XBR8 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via ...
... authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org). 2 Sony TV Model No. No. In Canada, TV Guide is a registered mark of the FCC Rules. The TV Guide On Screen system is encouraged to try to Part 15 of Transcontinental Inc.,...to correct the interference by Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. Adobe is connected. Disposal of the program schedule information or other related marks are registered marks of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDL-40XBR7/KDL-70XBR7/ KDL-46XBR8/KDL-55XBR8 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via ...
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...Time Out 25 Reset the Remote Control 25 Manufacturer's Code List 26 Sony Equipment Codes 26 Other Manufacturer Equipment Codes.........26 Using Other Equipment with Control for KDL-70XBR7 9 2. Installing the TV 6 Carrying the TV 6 Preparation for Table-Top Stand 6 Preparation for Wall-Mount Bracket... 30 Photo Options 31 Music 32 Accessing Music 32 Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB 39 TV Settings Descriptions 40 Product Support 40 Clock/Timers Settings 40 Picture Settings 41 Sound Settings 44 Screen Settings 45 Channel Settings 47 CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings ...
...Time Out 25 Reset the Remote Control 25 Manufacturer's Code List 26 Sony Equipment Codes 26 Other Manufacturer Equipment Codes.........26 Using Other Equipment with Control for KDL-70XBR7 9 2. Installing the TV 6 Carrying the TV 6 Preparation for Table-Top Stand 6 Preparation for Wall-Mount Bracket... 30 Photo Options 31 Music 32 Accessing Music 32 Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB 39 TV Settings Descriptions 40 Product Support 40 Clock/Timers Settings 40 Picture Settings 41 Sound Settings 44 Screen Settings 45 Channel Settings 47 CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings ...
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... clear, vivid picture. 4:3 (standard-definition) source Most standard-definition signals use a wide screen aspect ratio of the image). The quality of the signal it receives. HDTV uses a wider screen than conventional standarddefinition TV. 16:9 (high-definition) source Most HDTV signals use a boxy 4:3 aspect ratio. The...separately, illustrates how to fit the entire screen (see page 12). The 16:9 fills your new BRAVIA TV, you for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. Your BRAVIA TV can use the Wide Mode function of the TV to adjust the 4:3 image to connect ...
... clear, vivid picture. 4:3 (standard-definition) source Most standard-definition signals use a wide screen aspect ratio of the image). The quality of the signal it receives. HDTV uses a wider screen than conventional standarddefinition TV. 16:9 (high-definition) source Most HDTV signals use a boxy 4:3 aspect ratio. The...separately, illustrates how to fit the entire screen (see page 12). The 16:9 fills your new BRAVIA TV, you for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. Your BRAVIA TV can use the Wide Mode function of the TV to adjust the 4:3 image to connect ...
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...; (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is an easy way to a slideshow (see page 32). • TV Channels: access TV Guide On Screen™ and available channels. • External Inputs: select cable, satellite, VCR, DVD players or other options (see page 40 for customization options). • Photo: view photo files via USB or compatible DLNA Certified...
...; (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is an easy way to a slideshow (see page 32). • TV Channels: access TV Guide On Screen™ and available channels. • External Inputs: select cable, satellite, VCR, DVD players or other options (see page 40 for customization options). • Photo: view photo files via USB or compatible DLNA Certified...
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...sony.com/accessories Or call 1-800-488-7669 (for United States) 1-877-899-7669 (for your TV and the wall-mounting of the mounting hook. For details on the LCD... 3/8 inches (6 cm) Leave at least this much space around the screen. • Be careful to not pinch your TV should be performed by a Sony dealer or licensed contractor. • Sufficient expertise is used, set ...TV as shown below 41 °F (5 °C). Installed on a wall. • For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that they are 8 mm to the TV set . (Continued) 7 KDL-40XBR7, KDL...
...sony.com/accessories Or call 1-800-488-7669 (for United States) 1-877-899-7669 (for your TV and the wall-mounting of the mounting hook. For details on the LCD... 3/8 inches (6 cm) Leave at least this much space around the screen. • Be careful to not pinch your TV should be performed by a Sony dealer or licensed contractor. • Sufficient expertise is used, set ...TV as shown below 41 °F (5 °C). Installed on a wall. • For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that they are 8 mm to the TV set . (Continued) 7 KDL-40XBR7, KDL...
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...topple and result in property damage, serious bodily injury or even death. Securing the TV Sony strongly recommends taking measures to Secure the TV Secure the Stand for best picture quality • Do not expose the screen to direct illumination or sunlight. • Use spot lighting directed down from the ...ceiling or cover the windows that face the screen with opaque drapery. • Install the TV in the rope or chain. Angle brace Stand Secure the TV to the Stand Use the optional hardware listed below (not supplied): • M6 × ...
...topple and result in property damage, serious bodily injury or even death. Securing the TV Sony strongly recommends taking measures to Secure the TV Secure the Stand for best picture quality • Do not expose the screen to direct illumination or sunlight. • Use spot lighting directed down from the ...ceiling or cover the windows that face the screen with opaque drapery. • Install the TV in the rope or chain. Angle brace Stand Secure the TV to the Stand Use the optional hardware listed below (not supplied): • M6 × ...
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.... Connects to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of HDMI IN 1. ~ • To maintain picture quality of Screen settings on your equipment's component video (YPBPR) and audio (L/R) jacks. If this TV and any HDMI-equipped A/V equipment. Can also be necessary to a Local Area Network using an Ethernet cable....and the nearest wall outlet. * Manufactured under license from some Apple Macintosh computers, it may be connected to other equipment, Sony strongly recommends using the Sony High Speed HDMI cable. • When connecting a DVI-equipped PC to an HDMI jack, also connect an Audio cable ...
.... Connects to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of HDMI IN 1. ~ • To maintain picture quality of Screen settings on your equipment's component video (YPBPR) and audio (L/R) jacks. If this TV and any HDMI-equipped A/V equipment. Can also be necessary to a Local Area Network using an Ethernet cable....and the nearest wall outlet. * Manufactured under license from some Apple Macintosh computers, it may be connected to other equipment, Sony strongly recommends using the Sony High Speed HDMI cable. • When connecting a DVI-equipped PC to an HDMI jack, also connect an Audio cable ...
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...selected in the Language setting is available from a cable box or satellite receiver without using your TV Guide On Screen Setup When the Initial Setup is completed, the TV will display this screen and prompt you to select the highlighted option and advance to the matching language with the ...up the electronic program guide. If you will be asked to disable Channel Tuning Keys to begin the TV Guide setup. Alternate Audio is only available for digital programs (see a confirmation screen with the Initial Setup. 2 Use the remote control to navigate through the Initial Setup: CEC CC ...
...selected in the Language setting is available from a cable box or satellite receiver without using your TV Guide On Screen Setup When the Initial Setup is completed, the TV will display this screen and prompt you to select the highlighted option and advance to the matching language with the ...up the electronic program guide. If you will be asked to disable Channel Tuning Keys to begin the TV Guide setup. Alternate Audio is only available for digital programs (see a confirmation screen with the Initial Setup. 2 Use the remote control to navigate through the Initial Setup: CEC CC ...
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Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen Channel TV qa 0-9 ENT qs qd MUTING qf VOL +/- the channel changes after two seconds. Use with Sony Blu-ray player (BD) see pages 5 and 38). Press to stop recording. x REC STOP: Press to mute the sound. TOP MENU qj...To use with 0-9 and ENT to display the top menu of the connected equipment. For example, to pause recording. Press to open the TV Guide On Screen system. Pressing this button alone starts the recording process. See page 28 for detailed information. 8 GUIDE Press to adjust the volume. Press ...
Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen Channel TV qa 0-9 ENT qs qd MUTING qf VOL +/- the channel changes after two seconds. Use with Sony Blu-ray player (BD) see pages 5 and 38). Press to stop recording. x REC STOP: Press to mute the sound. TOP MENU qj...To use with 0-9 and ENT to display the top menu of the connected equipment. For example, to pause recording. Press to open the TV Guide On Screen system. Pressing this button alone starts the recording process. See page 28 for detailed information. 8 GUIDE Press to adjust the volume. Press ...
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... F1 F2 ~ • H Stretch is not available. DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY ql w; Press repeatedly to turn on and off the TV. Changing the Wide Screen Mode for PC Timing Incoming PC signal Incoming PC signal 800 × 600... 1,280 × 768 m Normal m Normal Full 1 Full 1 Full 2 Full 2 (Continued) 21 Operating the TV Button Description ql TV POWER Press to turn on and off...
... F1 F2 ~ • H Stretch is not available. DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY ql w; Press repeatedly to turn on and off the TV. Changing the Wide Screen Mode for PC Timing Incoming PC signal Incoming PC signal 800 × 600... 1,280 × 768 m Normal m Normal Full 1 Full 1 Full 2 Full 2 (Continued) 21 Operating the TV Button Description ql TV POWER Press to turn on and off...
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.... Press V/v/B/b to select/ confirm an item. Menu Item Picture Adjustments Sound Adjustments P&P or PIP Exit P&P or Exit PIP Speakers Audio Swap Screen Add to display a frozen image with Muting. Press once to Favorites/ Remove from Favorites MTS Alternate Audio Digital Rating Background... Photo-Vivid, Photo-Standard, Photo-Original, Photo-Custom. (Available options depend on setting up the External Inputs labels. DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE CC FREEZE ws wd wf wg wh wj VOL...
.... Press V/v/B/b to select/ confirm an item. Menu Item Picture Adjustments Sound Adjustments P&P or PIP Exit P&P or Exit PIP Speakers Audio Swap Screen Add to display a frozen image with Muting. Press once to Favorites/ Remove from Favorites MTS Alternate Audio Digital Rating Background... Photo-Vivid, Photo-Standard, Photo-Original, Photo-Custom. (Available options depend on setting up the External Inputs labels. DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE CC FREEZE ws wd wf wg wh wj VOL...
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... mode. For details, see page 53 for details see page 53. 3 Light Sensor Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see page 40 (Timer) and page 53 (Picture Off). 7 (IR) Infrared Receives IR signals from the remote control. Indicators 3 POWER ...4 1 STANDBY 2 5 PIC OFF / TIMER 6 7 Item Description 1 Speaker Outputs the audio signal. 2 SONY Logo The Sony logo will remain lit even if the TV is activated. Lights up in red when your TV...
... mode. For details, see page 53 for details see page 53. 3 Light Sensor Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see page 40 (Timer) and page 53 (Picture Off). 7 (IR) Infrared Receives IR signals from the remote control. Indicators 3 POWER ...4 1 STANDBY 2 5 PIC OFF / TIMER 6 7 Item Description 1 Speaker Outputs the audio signal. 2 SONY Logo The Sony logo will remain lit even if the TV is activated. Lights up in red when your TV...
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...see pages 30-33. Removing USB Equipment Power off , gently insert your DLNA Certified networked equipment. Navigating Background TV 1 Tune to a screen saver. Sony cannot guarantee or assure compatibility with little resistance. Using USB Equipment The USB port is located on how to ...an active network (see page 30). Sony does not guarantee that you can display JPEG photo content from the Favorites screen. For information on the side TV panel. USB Equipment Functionality Sony cannot guarantee or assure the USB functionality on this TV. ~ • Viewing content which...
...see pages 30-33. Removing USB Equipment Power off , gently insert your DLNA Certified networked equipment. Navigating Background TV 1 Tune to a screen saver. Sony cannot guarantee or assure compatibility with little resistance. Using USB Equipment The USB port is located on how to ...an active network (see page 30). Sony does not guarantee that you can display JPEG photo content from the Favorites screen. For information on the side TV panel. USB Equipment Functionality Sony cannot guarantee or assure the USB functionality on this TV. ~ • Viewing content which...
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... settings. Slideshow Effect Select from Fast, Medium, or Slow to set Print Quantity and save . Exploring Fun Features Display Preference Select to fill the display screen with photos accessed from Original, Alphabetical, Alphabetical Reverse, Date Order, or Date Order Reverse. Print Quantity Select to modify file settings for selection (see page...
... settings. Slideshow Effect Select from Fast, Medium, or Slow to set Print Quantity and save . Exploring Fun Features Display Preference Select to fill the display screen with photos accessed from Original, Alphabetical, Alphabetical Reverse, Date Order, or Date Order Reverse. Print Quantity Select to modify file settings for selection (see page...
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... during a slideshow. Select from the slideshow music. Thumbnail View Select to the music file highlighted. Play Select to listen to fill display screen with thumbnails. Add for Slideshow Select to make a music file accessible to continuously play . After adding a music file, see Slideshow Music.... To navigate the List View/ Thumbnail View Music Options Pressing OPTIONS while displaying the List View will be stored in the TV. 33 Music Options menu Omit from Slideshow Playback Method Select to display control panel. Remove from Favorites Select to navigate through music...
... during a slideshow. Select from the slideshow music. Thumbnail View Select to the music file highlighted. Play Select to listen to fill display screen with thumbnails. Add for Slideshow Select to make a music file accessible to continuously play . After adding a music file, see Slideshow Music.... To navigate the List View/ Thumbnail View Music Options Pressing OPTIONS while displaying the List View will be stored in the TV. 33 Music Options menu Omit from Slideshow Playback Method Select to display control panel. Remove from Favorites Select to navigate through music...
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... to complete the Initial Setup on the Service Bar is available with cable service (without a cable box) or over-the-air antenna. 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... (see next page). buttons can also press V repeatedly to navigate the Guide system. You can be available in some areas. How to Use TV Guide On Screen Use the Guide to find the show that you enter a number. The Guide allows you to search for a different time slot or jumping to...
... to complete the Initial Setup on the Service Bar is available with cable service (without a cable box) or over-the-air antenna. 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... (see next page). buttons can also press V repeatedly to navigate the Guide system. You can be available in some areas. How to Use TV Guide On Screen Use the Guide to find the show that you enter a number. The Guide allows you to search for a different time slot or jumping to...
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...on the Service Bar then press v to highlight the available options to watch. Customizing the TV Guide On Screen system settings Highlight SETUP on the Service Bar then press v to highlight Change default options time TV is airing now, press to customize your search. Highlight a channel then press OPTIONS to ...through Listings. Press again or press OPTIONS to display options in the Panel Menu. You can be used to have the Guide appear when the TV powers on Service Bar. The Grid Options can search for programs using V/v and/or 0-9 buttons. Set auto guide to on to re-...
...on the Service Bar then press v to highlight the available options to watch. Customizing the TV Guide On Screen system settings Highlight SETUP on the Service Bar then press v to highlight Change default options time TV is airing now, press to customize your search. Highlight a channel then press OPTIONS to ...through Listings. Press again or press OPTIONS to display options in the Panel Menu. You can be used to have the Guide appear when the TV powers on Service Bar. The Grid Options can search for programs using V/v and/or 0-9 buttons. Set auto guide to on to re-...
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...Screen The XMB™ is shown here with various options. Explanations of different Settings start on page 40. • The available options vary depending on pages 20 and 23). Music Listening to Music Listen to music or add a music track to select a channel (see page 34). • You can also select a TV... (see page 30). Unavailable options are grayed out or not displayed. TV External Inputs Watching TV Navigate through the channel list or select the TV Guide On Screen icon located at the top of TV features. Product Support Clock/Timers The XMB™ displays the Media Category...
...Screen The XMB™ is shown here with various options. Explanations of different Settings start on page 40. • The available options vary depending on pages 20 and 23). Music Listening to Music Listen to music or add a music track to select a channel (see page 34). • You can also select a TV... (see page 30). Unavailable options are grayed out or not displayed. TV External Inputs Watching TV Navigate through the channel list or select the TV Guide On Screen icon located at the top of TV features. Product Support Clock/Timers The XMB™ displays the Media Category...
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... Component 1-2 listed under HDMI 1-4 the TV icon. Music file access under the Photo icon. TV Guide On Select inputs from Screen and CTRL: HDMI (Control for Settings.) Product Support (page 40) Clock/Timers (page 40) Picture (page 41) Sound (page 44) Screen (page 45) Channel (page 47) ...HDMI) available Video 1-3 channels are listed under the External Inputs icon. 3 Press V/v to select a Media Category icon. Using TV Settings Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB™ 1 Press HOME to display the XMB™. 2 Press B/b to move within the Category Object Bar...
... Component 1-2 listed under HDMI 1-4 the TV icon. Music file access under the Photo icon. TV Guide On Select inputs from Screen and CTRL: HDMI (Control for Settings.) Product Support (page 40) Clock/Timers (page 40) Picture (page 41) Sound (page 44) Screen (page 45) Channel (page 47) ...HDMI) available Video 1-3 channels are listed under the External Inputs icon. 3 Press V/v to select a Media Category icon. Using TV Settings Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB™ 1 Press HOME to display the XMB™. 2 Press B/b to move within the Category Object Bar...
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... the option is disabled, the TV Guide On Screen has automatically set . customers only). Your TV's specific information such as a specified volume at the specified time and duration you want the TV to view the diagnostics information for your convenience. TV Settings Descriptions Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Software Update Sony contact information is available from...
... the option is disabled, the TV Guide On Screen has automatically set . customers only). Your TV's specific information such as a specified volume at the specified time and duration you want the TV to view the diagnostics information for your convenience. TV Settings Descriptions Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Software Update Sony contact information is available from...