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...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. Connecting the TV 12 Cable System or VHF/...TV Settings Media Category Icons 38 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 48 Parental Lock Settings 48 External Inputs Settings 51 HDMI Settings 51 Network Settings 52 General Setup Settings...
...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. Connecting the TV 12 Cable System or VHF/...TV Settings Media Category Icons 38 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 48 Parental Lock Settings 48 External Inputs Settings 51 HDMI Settings 51 Network Settings 52 General Setup Settings...
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...adjust the 4:3 image to fit the entire screen (see on your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. To experience the stunning detail of your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a source of HD programming and proper setup connections....HDTV, visit: U.S.A. The quality of the image you see pages 21, 45 and 46). 4 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. ~ • You can enjoy crisp, clear images,...
...adjust the 4:3 image to fit the entire screen (see on your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. To experience the stunning detail of your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a source of HD programming and proper setup connections....HDTV, visit: U.S.A. The quality of the image you see pages 21, 45 and 46). 4 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. ~ • You can enjoy crisp, clear images,...
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...is for customizing, making adjustments, viewing the available TV channels, photo and music files, and selecting connected equipment. TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is an easy way to access the TV settings for the 40, 46, 55 class and 70 inch BRAVIA XBR... HOME button on your remote control to certain features, settings, and functionalities of this TV (i.e. TV Guide, Picture/Sound, Light Sensor, Power Savings) can control: • Settings: adjust timer, picture, sound, screen and other options (see page 40 for customization options). • Photo: view photo files...
...is for customizing, making adjustments, viewing the available TV channels, photo and music files, and selecting connected equipment. TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is an easy way to access the TV settings for the 40, 46, 55 class and 70 inch BRAVIA XBR... HOME button on your remote control to certain features, settings, and functionalities of this TV (i.e. TV Guide, Picture/Sound, Light Sensor, Power Savings) can control: • Settings: adjust timer, picture, sound, screen and other options (see page 40 for customization options). • Photo: view photo files...
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... used, set the torque to tighten at temperatures below . Avoid operating the TV at approximately 1.5 N·m {15 kgf·cm}. ~ • For attaching the Table-Top Stand for KDL-70XBR7, visit www.sony.com/accessories...) 4 inches (10 cm) 2 3/8 inches (6 cm) Leave at least this much space around the set. KDL-40XBR7, KDL-46/55XBR8 If an electric screwdriver is required in a safe place until you use the Wall-Mount Bracket model...-Mount Bracket All models are ready to be mounted on the LCD panel or the frame around the TV as shown below 41 °F (5 °C). For details on the Wall...
... used, set the torque to tighten at temperatures below . Avoid operating the TV at approximately 1.5 N·m {15 kgf·cm}. ~ • For attaching the Table-Top Stand for KDL-70XBR7, visit www.sony.com/accessories...) 4 inches (10 cm) 2 3/8 inches (6 cm) Leave at least this much space around the set. KDL-40XBR7, KDL-46/55XBR8 If an electric screwdriver is required in a safe place until you use the Wall-Mount Bracket model...-Mount Bracket All models are ready to be mounted on the LCD panel or the frame around the TV as shown below 41 °F (5 °C). For details on the Wall...
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...there is no excess slack in property damage, serious bodily injury or even death. s Never install the TV on the TV. If a Sony specified TV stand is with the Sony TV stand. Anchor bolt Screw Screw hole on the TV. Should this occur, please wait a few hours to allow children to a wall and/or stand....sunlight. • Use spot lighting directed down from Toppling Over s Secure the TV to play or climb on furniture and TV sets. Unsecured TVs may cause the TV's picture to blur or show poor color due to secure the TV is not used as steps, such as follows: Air circulation is blocked. ...
...there is no excess slack in property damage, serious bodily injury or even death. s Never install the TV on the TV. If a Sony specified TV stand is with the Sony TV stand. Anchor bolt Screw Screw hole on the TV. Should this occur, please wait a few hours to allow children to a wall and/or stand....sunlight. • Use spot lighting directed down from Toppling Over s Secure the TV to play or climb on furniture and TV sets. Unsecured TVs may cause the TV's picture to blur or show poor color due to secure the TV is not used as steps, such as follows: Air circulation is blocked. ...
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...AUDIO-L Connects to equipment via a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT interface (not supplied) and displays photos or plays videos and music directly onto the TV from Dolby Laboratories. You can use this connection to connect to a network and receive software updates from the Internet. 9 DMPORT Connects... 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 the S VIDEO output jack of Screen settings on your equipment's component video (YPBPR) and audio (L/R) jacks. ...
...AUDIO-L Connects to equipment via a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT interface (not supplied) and displays photos or plays videos and music directly onto the TV from Dolby Laboratories. You can use this connection to connect to a network and receive software updates from the Internet. 9 DMPORT Connects... 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 the S VIDEO output jack of Screen settings on your equipment's component video (YPBPR) and audio (L/R) jacks. ...
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Cable Antenna A-B RF switch A Rear of TV B CABLE/ANTENNA ~ • Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to Cable or Antenna in the Channel settings for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC). • It is capable of TV DMex/SERVICE LAN (10/100) PC IN... ANTENNA CATV/ Satellite antenna cable HD cable box/ HD satellite box HDMI cable 12 Shown with standard-definition analog programming. ~ • This TV is strongly recommended that you connect the CABLE/ANTENNA input using a 75-ohm coaxial cable to a high-definition cable service or a high-definition...
Cable Antenna A-B RF switch A Rear of TV B CABLE/ANTENNA ~ • Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to Cable or Antenna in the Channel settings for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC). • It is capable of TV DMex/SERVICE LAN (10/100) PC IN... ANTENNA CATV/ Satellite antenna cable HD cable box/ HD satellite box HDMI cable 12 Shown with standard-definition analog programming. ~ • This TV is strongly recommended that you connect the CABLE/ANTENNA input using a 75-ohm coaxial cable to a high-definition cable service or a high-definition...
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...see page 53). In plug and play, signals with a 60 Hz vertical frequency. 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 use the signals (boldfaced) in the above PC input signals to display ...automatically. (PC reboot may be treated as a video timing and not PC timing. This affects Picture settings, Wide Mode settings, and PIP function. PC Use the TV as a monitor for more than 30 seconds, the TV enters the standby mode automatically (see page 11). • If the PC is recommended to Full ...
...see page 53). In plug and play, signals with a 60 Hz vertical frequency. 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 use the signals (boldfaced) in the above PC input signals to display ...automatically. (PC reboot may be treated as a video timing and not PC timing. This affects Picture settings, Wide Mode settings, and PIP function. PC Use the TV as a monitor for more than 30 seconds, the TV enters the standby mode automatically (see page 11). • If the PC is recommended to Full ...
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... the remote control when an alternate audio stream is available from the broadcaster. This TV features an electronic program guide. s To Display TV Guide On Screen Press GUIDE. 16 Language settings will apply to view a guide of TV programming. B button: Allows you to move to the next screen. 3 Follow ...control. If you to move back to the TV's CABLE/ANTENNA input. using an external input; Begin your TV Guide On Screen Setup When the Initial Setup is completed, the TV will be accessed by the TV, you to set up to acquire the TV Guide On Screen service. • The ...
... the remote control when an alternate audio stream is available from the broadcaster. This TV features an electronic program guide. s To Display TV Guide On Screen Press GUIDE. 16 Language settings will apply to view a guide of TV programming. B button: Allows you to move to the next screen. 3 Follow ...control. If you to move back to the TV's CABLE/ANTENNA input. using an external input; Begin your TV Guide On Screen Setup When the Initial Setup is completed, the TV will be accessed by the TV, you to set up to acquire the TV Guide On Screen service. • The ...
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...Auto Program at a Later Time Select the Initial Setup feature from the beginning when the TV is turned back on page 53. To run Auto Program, see page 47. 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 ...
...Auto Program at a Later Time Select the Initial Setup feature from the beginning when the TV is turned back on page 53. To run Auto Program, see page 47. 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 ...
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...connected equipment with channel/program information you are watching. ADVANCE: Press to the audio output of the attached speakers of your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for the equipment mode the remote control is selected, the buttons can be accessed in fast rewind mode. m (fast reverse...Sync 5 SOUND 6 DMex Description Press once to display the menu of the live TV when playing back a recorded program. The FUNCTION button indicator lights up the remote control buttons. See page 25 for a set period of these FUNCTION buttons to play a program in all Control for HDMI equipment...
...connected equipment with channel/program information you are watching. ADVANCE: Press to the audio output of the attached speakers of your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for the equipment mode the remote control is selected, the buttons can be accessed in fast rewind mode. m (fast reverse...Sync 5 SOUND 6 DMex Description Press once to display the menu of the live TV when playing back a recorded program. The FUNCTION button indicator lights up the remote control buttons. See page 25 for a set period of these FUNCTION buttons to play a program in all Control for HDMI equipment...
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See page 28 for detailed information. 8 GUIDE Press to select digital channels. Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen Channel TV qa 0-9 ENT qs qd MUTING qf VOL +/- Use with Sony Blu-ray player (BD) see pages 5 and 38). Press to restore the sound. Press again or press VOL + to mute the... process. x REC STOP: Press to enter 2.1, press 2 , , 1 and ENT. Press to display the TV Home 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 Use...
See page 28 for detailed information. 8 GUIDE Press to select digital channels. Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen Channel TV qa 0-9 ENT qs qd MUTING qf VOL +/- Use with Sony Blu-ray player (BD) see pages 5 and 38). Press to restore the sound. Press again or press VOL + to mute the... process. x REC STOP: Press to enter 2.1, press 2 , , 1 and ENT. Press to display the TV Home 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 Use...
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...only available with 720p, 1080i, 1080p and 1080/24p sources. DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY ql w; The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen settings (see pages 45 and 46). Zoom H Stretch Zoom VOL MUTING CH JUMP... PC signal 800 × 600 1,280 × 768 m Normal m Normal Full 1 Full 1 Full 2 Full 2 (Continued) 21 w; Operating the TV Button Description ql TV POWER Press to turn on and off the external equipment selected by FUNCTION buttons. POWER wa WIDE Press to cycle through the available Wide...
...only available with 720p, 1080i, 1080p and 1080/24p sources. DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY ql w; The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen settings (see pages 45 and 46). Zoom H Stretch Zoom VOL MUTING CH JUMP... PC signal 800 × 600 1,280 × 768 m Normal m Normal Full 1 Full 1 Full 2 Full 2 (Continued) 21 w; Operating the TV Button Description ql TV POWER Press to turn on and off the external equipment selected by FUNCTION buttons. POWER wa WIDE Press to cycle through the available Wide...
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...Description Press repeatedly to cycle through the inputs. ~ • See page 51 on setting up the External Inputs labels. 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,... return to move focus/highlight. Press to display a list of External Inputs and TV mode. For details, see Picture settings on current input and content. Press to cycle through the available settings for DMPORT Photo Music Reference Page See page 41 See page 44 See page 37...
...Description Press repeatedly to cycle through the inputs. ~ • See page 51 on setting up the External Inputs labels. 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,... return to move focus/highlight. Press to display a list of External Inputs and TV mode. For details, see Picture settings on current input and content. Press to cycle through the available settings for DMPORT Photo Music Reference Page See page 41 See page 44 See page 37...
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... is activated. When the timer is set . For details, see page 40 (Timer) and page 53 (Picture Off). 7 (IR) Infrared Receives IR signals from the remote control. Lights up in red when your TV is in orange when the timer is set , this may be affected. 24 ...sensor, as its function may indicate that the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on . 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 turned off the logo illumination, for ...
... is activated. When the timer is set . For details, see page 40 (Timer) and page 53 (Picture Off). 7 (IR) Infrared Receives IR signals from the remote control. Lights up in red when your TV is in orange when the timer is set , this may be affected. 24 ...sensor, as its function may indicate that the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on . 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 turned off the logo illumination, for ...
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...15 seconds AMP 10 seconds TV 20 seconds Reset the Remote Control To reset the remote control to your preferred time out setting and press . 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 2 4 Auto Backlight The backlight can be set to remain lit longer than one code is pre-programmed to operate the following Sony equipment. Function Button Sony...
...15 seconds AMP 10 seconds TV 20 seconds Reset the Remote Control To reset the remote control to your preferred time out setting and press . 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 2 4 Auto Backlight The backlight can be set to remain lit longer than one code is pre-programmed to operate the following Sony equipment. Function Button Sony...
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...in photos and music, and some inputs are also cleared when the TV is powered off. Removing from Favorites 1 Press FAVORITES, then select an item to be removed, and press OPTIONS. 2 Press V/v to factory default settings (see pages 16 and 47). • Initial Setup will return ...icon and press . ~ • To clear your Favorites to highlight Remove from Favorites and press . ~ • Auto Program will clear your TV channels from Favorites, follow the instructions below. Navigating Favorites 1 Press B/b to move between saved selections in Favorites and press OPTIONS, then select Clear ...
...in photos and music, and some inputs are also cleared when the TV is powered off. Removing from Favorites 1 Press FAVORITES, then select an item to be removed, and press OPTIONS. 2 Press V/v to factory default settings (see pages 16 and 47). • Initial Setup will return ...icon and press . ~ • To clear your Favorites to highlight Remove from Favorites and press . ~ • Auto Program will clear your TV channels from Favorites, follow the instructions below. Navigating Favorites 1 Press B/b to move between saved selections in Favorites and press OPTIONS, then select Clear ...
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... slideshow. Slideshow Speed Select from Fast, Medium, or Slow to modify file settings for selection (see page 33). File Actions Select to set the photo display duration. Print Quantity Select to set the slideshow transition or image effect (shown below is Butterfly effect). ~ ...Tracks must be added in which files will display the following Options menu. File Order Sets the order in Music to continuously play mode and photo display order. Sets the Slideshow settings. Slideshow Effect Select from deletion. Display Size Select to Favorites. Add to Favorites Select ...
... slideshow. Slideshow Speed Select from Fast, Medium, or Slow to modify file settings for selection (see page 33). File Actions Select to set the photo display duration. Print Quantity Select to set the slideshow transition or image effect (shown below is Butterfly effect). ~ ...Tracks must be added in which files will display the following Options menu. File Order Sets the order in Music to continuously play mode and photo display order. Sets the Slideshow settings. Slideshow Effect Select from deletion. Display Size Select to Favorites. Add to Favorites Select ...
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...Favorites, and Remove from a Sony connected USB equipment (not supplied) or add music to make sound adjustments (see page 44 Sound 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 31. • Photos cannot be displayed in the TV. A sample USB icon ...
...Favorites, and Remove from a Sony connected USB equipment (not supplied) or add music to make sound adjustments (see page 44 Sound 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 31. • Photos cannot be displayed in the TV. A sample USB icon ...
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...menu Omit from Slideshow Playback Method Select to view track, folder, or equipment information. Sets the play tracks. Shuffle Select On to Favorites. File Order Sets the order in the TV. 33 Repeat Select On to continue play order. Release to continuously play order and ...visual effect settings while playing music files. Select from Original, Alphabetical, Alphabetical Reverse, Date Order, ...
...menu Omit from Slideshow Playback Method Select to view track, folder, or equipment information. Sets the play tracks. Shuffle Select On to Favorites. File Order Sets the order in the TV. 33 Repeat Select On to continue play order. Release to continuously play order and ...visual effect settings while playing music files. Select from Original, Alphabetical, Alphabetical Reverse, Date Order, ...