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... Instructions manual and Quick Setup Guide • Experience difficulty operating your television For United States http://www.sony.com/tvsupport or to speak with a support representative: 1-800-222-SONY (7669) For Canada http : / /www.sony.ca ...TV United States http://productregistration.sony.com Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/registration 4-111-727-12(1) LCD Digital Color TV 40% Printed in U.S.A. For Your Convenience Please contact Sony Customer Support directly if you: • Have questions on the use of purchase. Operating Instructions KDL-40XBR7 KDL-70XBR7 KDL-46XBR8 KDL...
... Instructions manual and Quick Setup Guide • Experience difficulty operating your television For United States http://www.sony.com/tvsupport or to speak with a support representative: 1-800-222-SONY (7669) For Canada http : / /www.sony.ca ...TV United States http://productregistration.sony.com Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/registration 4-111-727-12(1) LCD Digital Color TV 40% Printed in U.S.A. For Your Convenience Please contact Sony Customer Support directly if you: • Have questions on the use of purchase. Operating Instructions KDL-40XBR7 KDL-70XBR7 KDL-46XBR8 KDL...
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... cautioned that may cause instability and possibly result in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this TV. and/or one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDL-40XBR7/KDL-70XBR7/ KDL-46XBR8/KDL-55XBR8 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. s Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for any changes or modifications not expressly approved in...
... cautioned that may cause instability and possibly result in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this TV. and/or one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDL-40XBR7/KDL-70XBR7/ KDL-46XBR8/KDL-55XBR8 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. s Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for any changes or modifications not expressly approved in...
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... a wide screen aspect ratio of the image). This manual explains basic setup connections (see black bars on upgrading to HD programming. The quality of the signal it receives. The 16:9 fills your BRAVIA TV is displayed on an HDTV, you will notice a ...illustrates how to connect other HD compatible external equipment Contact your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. HDTV uses a wider screen than conventional standarddefinition TV. 16:9 (high-definition) source Most HDTV signals use a boxy 4:3 aspect ratio. To learn ...
... a wide screen aspect ratio of the image). This manual explains basic setup connections (see black bars on upgrading to HD programming. The quality of the signal it receives. The 16:9 fills your BRAVIA TV is displayed on an HDTV, you will notice a ...illustrates how to connect other HD compatible external equipment Contact your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. HDTV uses a wider screen than conventional standarddefinition TV. 16:9 (high-definition) source Most HDTV signals use a boxy 4:3 aspect ratio. To learn ...
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...55 class has a 54.6 inch viewable image size (measured diagonally). 5 TV Guide, Picture/Sound, Light Sensor, Power Savings) can control: • Settings: adjust timer, picture, sound, screen and other options (see page 40 for the 40, 46, 55 class and 70 inch BRAVIA XBR series models with screen ... meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set up, it is an easy way to access the TV settings for the Energy Star qualification. ~ • This manual is Energy Star Compliant. TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is designed to stay within the Energy Star guidelines. ...
...55 class has a 54.6 inch viewable image size (measured diagonally). 5 TV Guide, Picture/Sound, Light Sensor, Power Savings) can control: • Settings: adjust timer, picture, sound, screen and other options (see page 40 for the 40, 46, 55 class and 70 inch BRAVIA XBR series models with screen ... meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set up, it is an easy way to access the TV settings for the Energy Star qualification. ~ • This manual is Energy Star Compliant. TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is designed to stay within the Energy Star guidelines. ...
Operating Instructions
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..., pushed, or knocked over . Make sure that face the screen with the Sony TV stand. Use a Sony TV Stand Use a Sony specified TV stand (see page 2) and follow the instruction manual provided with opaque drapery. • Install the TV in the rope or chain. Securing the TV Sony strongly recommends taking measures to play or climb on : • slippery, unstable...
..., pushed, or knocked over . Make sure that face the screen with the Sony TV stand. Use a Sony TV Stand Use a Sony specified TV stand (see page 2) and follow the instruction manual provided with opaque drapery. • Install the TV in the rope or chain. Securing the TV Sony strongly recommends taking measures to play or climb on : • slippery, unstable...
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... Menu/XMB™ to access the TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings, Photo, Music, TV channels and External Inputs list (see chart on page 34. 9 RETURN 0 HOME Press to go back to the operating manual of the BD/DVD disc. the channel changes after two seconds. Press again or... to exit the Guide. Press again to pause recording. Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen Channel TV qa 0-9 ENT qs qd MUTING qf VOL +/- Press to open the TV Guide On Screen system. Use with Sony Blu-ray player (BD) see pages 5 and 38). See page 28 for detailed information. 8...
... Menu/XMB™ to access the TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings, Photo, Music, TV channels and External Inputs list (see chart on page 34. 9 RETURN 0 HOME Press to go back to the operating manual of the BD/DVD disc. the channel changes after two seconds. Press again or... to exit the Guide. Press again to pause recording. Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen Channel TV qa 0-9 ENT qs qd MUTING qf VOL +/- Press to open the TV Guide On Screen system. Use with Sony Blu-ray player (BD) see pages 5 and 38). See page 28 for detailed information. 8...
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... DLNA Certified networked equipment. Exploring Fun Features 5 Press RETURN to exit the Background TV and return to the current channel or input. ~ • Background TV themes may also be compatible with various Sony brand digital cameras and MICRO VAULT USB Flash Drives, but not all data stored ...and power on the side TV panel. With the TV powered off the TV and slide the USB Equipment out of the inputs listed above. 2 Press OPTIONS. 3 Highlight Background TV and press . 4 Highlight a theme and press . Background TV is designed to be saved to manually search for lost or damaged...
... DLNA Certified networked equipment. Exploring Fun Features 5 Press RETURN to exit the Background TV and return to the current channel or input. ~ • Background TV themes may also be compatible with various Sony brand digital cameras and MICRO VAULT USB Flash Drives, but not all data stored ...and power on the side TV panel. With the TV powered off the TV and slide the USB Equipment out of the inputs listed above. 2 Press OPTIONS. 3 Highlight Background TV and press . 4 Highlight a theme and press . Background TV is designed to be saved to manually search for lost or damaged...
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...tune to Service Bar Use shortcuts Do This... You can be available in some areas. Enter a number using 0-9 buttons while LISTINGS on page 16 to manually change the channel display (see next page). Complete entering the number in approximately 5 minutes when no action is taken. The Guide provides up /down through... GUIDE again to exit or press HOME to exit to view the program. buttons can also press V repeatedly to highlight a program. How to Use TV Guide On Screen Use the Guide to find the show that you want to search for a different time slot or jumping to make your choice...
...tune to Service Bar Use shortcuts Do This... You can be available in some areas. Enter a number using 0-9 buttons while LISTINGS on page 16 to manually change the channel display (see next page). Complete entering the number in approximately 5 minutes when no action is taken. The Guide provides up /down through... GUIDE again to exit or press HOME to exit to view the program. buttons can also press V repeatedly to highlight a program. How to Use TV Guide On Screen Use the Guide to find the show that you want to search for a different time slot or jumping to make your choice...
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.... The blocked channel can only be aware that are : United States TV Rating: TV-14 MPAA: PG-13 Canada English TV Rating: 14+ French TV Rating: 13 ans+ Custom Sets ratings manually. Using TV Settings 49 U.S.: See page 50 for details. ~ • If ...Off Turns off . Child Ratings permitted are: United States TV Rating: TV-Y, TV-G Canada English TV Rating: C, G MPAA: G French TV Rating: G Youth Maximum ratings permitted are: United States TV Rating: TV-PG MPAA: PG Canada English TV Rating: PG French TV Rating: 8 ans+ Young Adult Maximum ratings permitted are broadcasted...
.... The blocked channel can only be aware that are : United States TV Rating: TV-14 MPAA: PG-13 Canada English TV Rating: 14+ French TV Rating: 13 ans+ Custom Sets ratings manually. Using TV Settings 49 U.S.: See page 50 for details. ~ • If ...Off Turns off . Child Ratings permitted are: United States TV Rating: TV-Y, TV-G Canada English TV Rating: C, G MPAA: G French TV Rating: G Youth Maximum ratings permitted are: United States TV Rating: TV-PG MPAA: PG Canada English TV Rating: PG French TV Rating: 8 ans+ Young Adult Maximum ratings permitted are broadcasted...
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...above can be configured with the Large setting. Custom This option allows you to manually enter the IP address and proxy settings (FOR ADVANCED USERS ONLY). Manual Select to view current network settings. Allows you to show or hide available ...DLNA Certified media servers. View Off Select to disable this function. ~ • Press HOME on the remote control to your network via USB. Network Settings Network Setup Show/Hide Servers Server Diagnostics Select to configure your TV...
...above can be configured with the Large setting. Custom This option allows you to manually enter the IP address and proxy settings (FOR ADVANCED USERS ONLY). Manual Select to view current network settings. Allows you to show or hide available ...DLNA Certified media servers. View Off Select to disable this function. ~ • Press HOME on the remote control to your network via USB. Network Settings Network Setup Show/Hide Servers Server Diagnostics Select to configure your TV...
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... provide an audio signal. • When tuned to Audio System, sound is not output from a cold to an active server and the TV has acquired an IP Address, check your DLNA Certified media server's connections and configurations. ~ • Your IP Address configuration can be connected... antenna cable. From the Network icon located on again. See Network Setup on page 52. Check your network connections and/or server's instruction manual for BRAVIA Sync activated Theater System (see page 36). See Network Setup on page 52. Condition Explanation/Solution No color / Dark picture /...
... provide an audio signal. • When tuned to Audio System, sound is not output from a cold to an active server and the TV has acquired an IP Address, check your DLNA Certified media server's connections and configurations. ~ • Your IP Address configuration can be connected... antenna cable. From the Network icon located on again. See Network Setup on page 52. Check your network connections and/or server's instruction manual for BRAVIA Sync activated Theater System (see page 36). See Network Setup on page 52. Condition Explanation/Solution No color / Dark picture /...
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...commonly have black bands on the left and right sides of the screen which the provider broadcasts their content. To turn off . You can manually change the Wide Mode again. General Wide Mode changes automatically • The current Wide Mode setting is automatically replaced with the 4:3 Default ... the resolution (see page 48). Condition Explanation/Solution PC Input No picture / No signal • Confirm the PC is correctly connected to the TV with either the PC IN (with an HD15 cable) or with the HDMI IN. • Ensure the output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT of...
...commonly have black bands on the left and right sides of the screen which the provider broadcasts their content. To turn off . You can manually change the Wide Mode again. General Wide Mode changes automatically • The current Wide Mode setting is automatically replaced with the 4:3 Default ... the resolution (see page 48). Condition Explanation/Solution PC Input No picture / No signal • Confirm the PC is correctly connected to the TV with either the PC IN (with an HD15 cable) or with the HDMI IN. • Ensure the output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT of...