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... 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...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...
... 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...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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...separately, illustrates how to HD programming. High-definition and standard-definition signals are transmitted with your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. The quality of the image you see on your BRAVIA screen, maintaining a crisp, clear, vivid ...black bars on upgrading 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 signal it receives. Your BRAVIA TV can enjoy crisp, clear images, smooth movement and high-impact visuals from : ...
...separately, illustrates how to HD programming. High-definition and standard-definition signals are transmitted with your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. The quality of the image you see on your BRAVIA screen, maintaining a crisp, clear, vivid ...black bars on upgrading 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 signal it receives. Your BRAVIA TV can enjoy crisp, clear images, smooth movement and high-impact visuals from : ...
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...select cable, satellite, VCR, DVD players or other options (see page 40 for customizing, making adjustments, viewing the available TV channels, photo and music files, and selecting connected equipment. It meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set up, it is designed to stay within the Energy Star guidelines. ...• Changes to certain features, settings, and functionalities of Energy. Your BRAVIA TV is for the 40, 46, 55 class and 70 inch BRAVIA XBR...
...select cable, satellite, VCR, DVD players or other options (see page 40 for customizing, making adjustments, viewing the available TV channels, photo and music files, and selecting connected equipment. It meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set up, it is designed to stay within the Energy Star guidelines. ...• Changes to certain features, settings, and functionalities of Energy. Your BRAVIA TV is for the 40, 46, 55 class and 70 inch BRAVIA XBR...
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... to the TV set. KDL-40XBR7, KDL-46/55XBR8 If an electric screwdriver is used, set the torque to tighten at temperatures below . For details on the LCD panel or the frame around the set . (Continued) 7 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...
... to the TV set. KDL-40XBR7, KDL-46/55XBR8 If an electric screwdriver is used, set the torque to tighten at temperatures below . For details on the LCD panel or the frame around the set . (Continued) 7 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...
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... can adequately support the weight of the TV. An alternative way to support the weight of the TV). s Never install the TV on the TV. Use a Sony TV Stand Use a Sony specified TV stand (see page 2) and follow the instruction manual provided with an optional Sony Support Belt Kit. Never install the TV set as a chest of drawers. Air circulation is...
... can adequately support the weight of the TV. An alternative way to support the weight of the TV). s Never install the TV on the TV. Use a Sony TV Stand Use a Sony specified TV stand (see page 2) and follow the instruction manual provided with an optional Sony Support Belt Kit. Never install the TV set as a chest of drawers. Air circulation is...
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...Manufactured under license from some Apple Macintosh computers, it may be connected to other equipment, Sony strongly recommends using an Ethernet cable. HDMI IN 2/3/4 If the equipment has a DVI ...audio jack to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of HDMI IN 1. ~ • To maintain picture quality of Screen settings on page 46. Getting Started VIDEO IN 2/3 VIDEO/L(MONO)AUDIO-R 2 COMPONENT IN 1/2 (1080p/1080i/ 720p/...14 for service only unless you have mono equipment, connect its audio output jack to the TV's L (MONO) audio input jack. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus...
...Manufactured under license from some Apple Macintosh computers, it may be connected to other equipment, Sony strongly recommends using an Ethernet cable. HDMI IN 2/3/4 If the equipment has a DVI ...audio jack to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of HDMI IN 1. ~ • To maintain picture quality of Screen settings on page 46. Getting Started VIDEO IN 2/3 VIDEO/L(MONO)AUDIO-R 2 COMPONENT IN 1/2 (1080p/1080i/ 720p/...14 for service only unless you have mono equipment, connect its audio output jack to the TV's L (MONO) audio input jack. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus...
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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 switch between the cable and over-the-... CABLE / ANTENNA CATV/ Satellite antenna cable HD cable box/ HD satellite box HDMI cable 12 Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can be easily affected by subscribing to receive optimum picture quality.... twin lead cable can enjoy high-definition and standarddefinition digital programming (if available in the Channel settings for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC). • It is strongly...
... Cable Antenna A-B RF switch A Rear of TV B CABLE/ANTENNA ~ • Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to switch between the cable and over-the-... CABLE / ANTENNA CATV/ Satellite antenna cable HD cable box/ HD satellite box HDMI cable 12 Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can be easily affected by subscribing to receive optimum picture quality.... twin lead cable can enjoy high-definition and standarddefinition digital programming (if available in the Channel settings for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC). • It is strongly...
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... the supported resolutions and timings indicated below . 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 PC using an HD15HD15 cable with a 60... Hz vertical frequency. To view PC content set the output signal from the PC for your PC by connecting a HD15...
... the supported resolutions and timings indicated below . 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 PC using an HD15HD15 cable with a 60... Hz vertical frequency. To view PC content set the output signal from the PC for your PC by connecting a HD15...
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... the Initial Setup is complete. Initial Setup Step 1 of TV programming. If you to set up to select Home for the first time. Begin your TV will be asked to disable Channel Tuning Keys to begin the TV Guide setup. When prompted on screen instructions using HDMI or component... the CABLE/ ANTENNA input (e.g. Initial Setup The Initial Setup screen appears when you to the TV's CABLE/ANTENNA input. Setting Up the Channel List - English Español Français 1 Complete your TV is available from a cable box or satellite receiver without using an external input;
... the Initial Setup is complete. Initial Setup Step 1 of TV programming. If you to set up to select Home for the first time. Begin your TV will be asked to disable Channel Tuning Keys to begin the TV Guide setup. When prompted on screen instructions using HDMI or component... the CABLE/ ANTENNA input (e.g. Initial Setup The Initial Setup screen appears when you to the TV's CABLE/ANTENNA input. Setting Up the Channel List - English Español Français 1 Complete your TV is available from a cable box or satellite receiver without using an external input;
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... cancel or No to resume Auto Program. 17 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... page 47. Getting Started s To Run Initial Setup Again or Auto Program at a Later Time Select the Initial Setup feature from the beginning when the TV is turned back on the remote control.
... cancel or No to resume Auto Program. 17 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... page 47. Getting Started s To Run Initial Setup Again or Auto Program at a Later Time Select the Initial Setup feature from the beginning when the TV is turned back on the remote control.
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... M (fast forward): Press to the audio output of the attached speakers of information. SYNC MENU: Press once to advance forward a set period of the live TV when playing back a recorded program. Press to pause playback. DMX-NV1). ADVANCE: Press to display the Sync'd HDMI Devices (while... for a set for more information. See your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for a cinema-like experience and the audio will time out in the optional BRAVIA external module (e.g. The FUNCTION button indicator light will light up in the Sound settings. When the TV FUNCTION button is...
... M (fast forward): Press to the audio output of the attached speakers of information. SYNC MENU: Press once to advance forward a set period of the live TV when playing back a recorded program. Press to pause playback. DMX-NV1). ADVANCE: Press to display the Sync'd HDMI Devices (while... for a set for more information. See your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for a cinema-like experience and the audio will time out in the optional BRAVIA external module (e.g. The FUNCTION button indicator light will light up in the Sound settings. When the TV FUNCTION button is...
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... information. 8 GUIDE Press to exit the Guide. Press again to open the TV Guide On Screen system. 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 "How to the previous screen or exit ..., To use with 0-9 and ENT to select a channel; Press 0-9 to select digital channels. Use with Sony Blu-ray player (BD) see chart on page 34. 9 RETURN 0 HOME Press to go back to Use TV Guide On Screen" on page 26. qg DVR/VCR Record Buttons z REC: Press to restore the sound...
... information. 8 GUIDE Press to exit the Guide. Press again to open the TV Guide On Screen system. 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 "How to the previous screen or exit ..., To use with 0-9 and ENT to select a channel; Press 0-9 to select digital channels. Use with Sony Blu-ray player (BD) see chart on page 34. 9 RETURN 0 HOME Press to go back to Use TV Guide On Screen" on page 26. qg DVR/VCR Record Buttons z REC: Press to restore the sound...
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... Press to turn on and off the TV. The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen settings (see pages 45 and 46). DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY ql w; POWER wa WIDE Press to turn on and off the external ...equipment selected by FUNCTION buttons. Press repeatedly to cycle through the available Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, H Stretch,...
... Press to turn on and off the TV. The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen settings (see pages 45 and 46). DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY ql w; POWER wa WIDE Press to turn on and off the external ...equipment selected by FUNCTION buttons. Press repeatedly to cycle through the available Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, H Stretch,...
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...toggle through the available picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Custom, Photo-Vivid, Photo-Standard, Photo-Original, Photo-Custom. (Available options depend on setting up the External Inputs labels. Press once to cycle through the inputs. ~ • See page 51 on the current mode.) The picture modes...audio streams are unavailable. • While the Freeze feature is active, pressing HOME will appear in the Picture settings. 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...
...toggle through the available picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Custom, Photo-Vivid, Photo-Standard, Photo-Original, Photo-Custom. (Available options depend on setting up the External Inputs labels. Press once to cycle through the inputs. ~ • See page 51 on the current mode.) The picture modes...audio streams are unavailable. • While the Freeze feature is active, pressing HOME will appear in the Picture settings. 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...
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... 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 turned off the..., for details). Lights up in orange when the timer is set , this may indicate that the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on the back cover). 6 PIC OFF/ TIMER LED Lights up in red when your TV is in green when the Picture Off feature is turned on...
... 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 turned off the..., for details). Lights up in orange when the timer is set , this may indicate that the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on the back cover). 6 PIC OFF/ TIMER LED Lights up in red when your TV is in green when the Picture Off feature is turned on...
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...FUNCTION buttons blink red simultaneously when successfully reset. 25 For example, DVD can be programmed to your TV remote control. 1 Find the code that corresponds to operate a Bluray player. To set to light up when a button is pre-programmed to confirm the code. If the code is... remote control can be programmed to operate other equipment regardless of approximately five seconds with the INPUT button and release. Function Button Sony Equipment Code Number DVD DVD Player 31033 AMP Receiver 52172 STB Digital Satellite 01639 Programming Other Equipment ~ • Any of the...
...FUNCTION buttons blink red simultaneously when successfully reset. 25 For example, DVD can be programmed to your TV remote control. 1 Find the code that corresponds to operate a Bluray player. To set to light up when a button is pre-programmed to confirm the code. If the code is... remote control can be programmed to operate other equipment regardless of approximately five seconds with the INPUT button and release. Function Button Sony Equipment Code Number DVD DVD Player 31033 AMP Receiver 52172 STB Digital Satellite 01639 Programming Other Equipment ~ • Any of the...
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...OPTIONS, then select Clear Recently Viewed. To remove from Favorites (see page 53). 28 Locate the item you can manage your TV channels from Favorites, follow the instructions below. Recently viewed items are highlighted, press V/v to toggle between saved selections in photos...press . ~ • To clear your Favorites to factory default settings (see pages 16 and 47). • Initial Setup will clear your preferred TV channels, External Inputs, Photo content, Music content, and Background TV themes for easy access. Exploring Fun Features Favorites With Favorites, you ...
...OPTIONS, then select Clear Recently Viewed. To remove from Favorites (see page 53). 28 Locate the item you can manage your TV channels from Favorites, follow the instructions below. Recently viewed items are highlighted, press V/v to toggle between saved selections in photos...press . ~ • To clear your Favorites to factory default settings (see pages 16 and 47). • Initial Setup will clear your preferred TV channels, External Inputs, Photo content, Music content, and Background TV themes for easy access. Exploring Fun Features Favorites With Favorites, you ...
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...slideshow. Display Size Select to view photos in Music to continuously play mode and photo display order. View Select to modify file settings for selection (see page 33). File Actions Select to view the photo file highlighted. Remove from Favorites. (Continued) 31 Photo... the display screen with photos accessed from a DLNA Certified media server or Samples. Select from a USB connected equipment. Protection Select to set the slideshow transition or image effect (shown below is Butterfly effect). ~ • Maze and Butterfly slideshow effects can only display JPEG ...
...slideshow. Display Size Select to view photos in Music to continuously play mode and photo display order. View Select to modify file settings for selection (see page 33). File Actions Select to view the photo file highlighted. Remove from Favorites. (Continued) 31 Photo... the display screen with photos accessed from a DLNA Certified media server or Samples. Select from a USB connected equipment. Protection Select to set the slideshow transition or image effect (shown below is Butterfly effect). ~ • Maze and Butterfly slideshow effects can only display JPEG ...
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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 44 Sound Adjustments). Sound Adjustments Select to make adjustments to Favorites, and Remove from a Sony connected USB equipment (not supplied)... to a slideshow. Music Listen to music MP3 files directly from Favorites, see page 31. • Photos cannot be displayed in the TV. USB Samples Music USB 4 Music files and folders will display the following Photo Options menu.
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 44 Sound Adjustments). Sound Adjustments Select to make adjustments to Favorites, and Remove from a Sony connected USB equipment (not supplied)... to a slideshow. Music Listen to music MP3 files directly from Favorites, see page 31. • Photos cannot be displayed in the TV. USB Samples Music USB 4 Music files and folders will display the following Photo Options menu.
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... under the Photo Options on the List View. Exploring Fun Features Navigating through music tracks. Release to shuffle the track play order and visual effect settings while playing music files. Thumbnail View Select to the music file highlighted. Add for Slideshow Select to make a music file accessible to play during a track.... Track Selection Select Single Track or All Tracks to play the previous/next music track Press and hold to Favorites. Button To do ... File Order Sets the order in the TV. 33
... under the Photo Options on the List View. Exploring Fun Features Navigating through music tracks. Release to shuffle the track play order and visual effect settings while playing music files. Thumbnail View Select to the music file highlighted. Add for Slideshow Select to make a music file accessible to play during a track.... Track Selection Select Single Track or All Tracks to play the previous/next music track Press and hold to Favorites. Button To do ... File Order Sets the order in the TV. 33