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... through TV Home Menu on XMB 33 TV Setting Description 34 Product Support 34 Clock/Timers Settings 34 Picture Settings 34 Sound Settings 36 Screen Settings 37 Video Options Settings 39 Audio Options Settings 40 Channel Settings 40 CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings 41 Parental Lock Settings 42 External Inputs Settings 44 HDMI Settings 44 General Settings 44 Initial Setup 45 Other Information Cleaning 46 Troubleshooting 46 Specifications...
... through TV Home Menu on XMB 33 TV Setting Description 34 Product Support 34 Clock/Timers Settings 34 Picture Settings 34 Sound Settings 36 Screen Settings 37 Video Options Settings 39 Audio Options Settings 40 Channel Settings 40 CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings 41 Parental Lock Settings 42 External Inputs Settings 44 HDMI Settings 44 General Settings 44 Initial Setup 45 Other Information Cleaning 46 Troubleshooting 46 Specifications...
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... brands. This will not be bared and cut, causing a short-circuit, and resulting in a fire or an electric shock. Picture distortion and/or noisy sound may damage the TV set with a three-wire grounding type AC power cord plug must be connected to an AC power socket outlet with the apparatus... exit from the apparatus. 11) Only use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from being damaged. s Use only an original Sony AC power cord, not other . If it is required when the apparatus has been damaged in a fire or an electric shock. Electric shock Do...
... brands. This will not be bared and cut, causing a short-circuit, and resulting in a fire or an electric shock. Picture distortion and/or noisy sound may damage the TV set with a three-wire grounding type AC power cord plug must be connected to an AC power socket outlet with the apparatus... exit from the apparatus. 11) Only use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from being damaged. s Use only an original Sony AC power cord, not other . If it is required when the apparatus has been damaged in a fire or an electric shock. Electric shock Do...
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... volume so as to maximize the brightness of performance and picture quality, this TV in a dark ambient without an input source or a blank screen. s When using headphones is set to avoid excessive levels, as cuts, poisoning or skin irritation may be damaged. s The LCD screen is made with high-precision technology and to environmental...
... volume so as to maximize the brightness of performance and picture quality, this TV in a dark ambient without an input source or a blank screen. s When using headphones is set to avoid excessive levels, as cuts, poisoning or skin irritation may be damaged. s The LCD screen is made with high-precision technology and to environmental...
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...signal to connect other external equipment Contact your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA™ high-definition television. The 1080 HD signals provide more about HDTV, visit: http://www.sony.com/HDTV The Four Steps to HD programming. When a 4:3 image is only ... are transmitted with your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a source of the image). The 16:9 fills your BRAVIA TV is displayed on an HDTV, you for information on your BRAVIA screen and maintains a crisp, clear, vivid picture. 4:3 (standard-definition) source...
...signal to connect other external equipment Contact your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA™ high-definition television. The 1080 HD signals provide more about HDTV, visit: http://www.sony.com/HDTV The Four Steps to HD programming. When a 4:3 image is only ... are transmitted with your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a source of the image). The 16:9 fills your BRAVIA TV is displayed on an HDTV, you for information on your BRAVIA screen and maintains a crisp, clear, vivid picture. 4:3 (standard-definition) source...
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... Screen Video Options Category Object Bar Media Category Bar TV From the horizontal Media Category Bar you can control: • Settings: timer, picture, sound, screen and other options (see page 34 for customization options). • TV Channels: available channels are displayed on the vertical Category Object Bar. • External ... easy way to access the XMB™. Press the HOME button on your BRAVIA TV. The XMB™ is for the 40, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-X Series models with screen size measured diagonally. 9 TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is a menu of...
... Screen Video Options Category Object Bar Media Category Bar TV From the horizontal Media Category Bar you can control: • Settings: timer, picture, sound, screen and other options (see page 34 for customization options). • TV Channels: available channels are displayed on the vertical Category Object Bar. • External ... easy way to access the XMB™. Press the HOME button on your BRAVIA TV. The XMB™ is for the 40, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-X Series models with screen size measured diagonally. 9 TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is a menu of...
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...adapter to the computer before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable with ferrite core. • If the picture is noisy, flickering or not clear, adjust Phase and Pitch of Screen settings on page 16 for the signals that can be displayed. ~ • For some Apple ...Macintosh computers, it may be connected to a personal computer's video output connector using a HD15-HD15 cable with ferrite core (analog RGB, not supplied). Rear KDL-40XBR4/ KDL-46XBR4/ KDL-52XBR4 1 23 PC IN 1 RGB IN 3 KDL-40XBR5/ KDL-46XBR5/ KDL...
...adapter to the computer before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable with ferrite core. • If the picture is noisy, flickering or not clear, adjust Phase and Pitch of Screen settings on page 16 for the signals that can be displayed. ~ • For some Apple ...Macintosh computers, it may be connected to a personal computer's video output connector using a HD15-HD15 cable with ferrite core (analog RGB, not supplied). Rear KDL-40XBR4/ KDL-46XBR4/ KDL-52XBR4 1 23 PC IN 1 RGB IN 3 KDL-40XBR5/ KDL-46XBR5/ KDL...
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..., 1080i, 1080p and 1080/24p formats. Component video provides better picture quality than composite video (6) connection. Refer to page 44 to set -top box, DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player, A/V receiver...OPTICAL OUT jack. 4 REMOTE This jack is for receiving the external control signal. (KDL-40/46/52XBR5 only) 5 VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO Connects to the S VIDEO output jack ...of your VCR or other video equipment. You can use only an HDMI cable that this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as a set...
..., 1080i, 1080p and 1080/24p formats. Component video provides better picture quality than composite video (6) connection. Refer to page 44 to set -top box, DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player, A/V receiver...OPTICAL OUT jack. 4 REMOTE This jack is for receiving the external control signal. (KDL-40/46/52XBR5 only) 5 VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO Connects to the S VIDEO output jack ...of your VCR or other video equipment. You can use only an HDMI cable that this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as a set...
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...high-definition satellite service. Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only) 75-ohm coaxial cable Rear of TV B VHF/UHF/CABLE input ~ • Be sure to set the Cable setting to On or Off in the Channel settings for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC). • It is ...AUDIO R HDMI cable HD cable box/ HD satellite box CATV/Satellite antenna cable 14 3. For the best possible picture, make sure you choose (see page 40). Cable Antenna A-B RF switch A Rear of TV VHF/UHF/CABLE input Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System Use an optional A-B RF switch (not supplied) ...
...high-definition satellite service. Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only) 75-ohm coaxial cable Rear of TV B VHF/UHF/CABLE input ~ • Be sure to set the Cable setting to On or Off in the Channel settings for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC). • It is ...AUDIO R HDMI cable HD cable box/ HD satellite box CATV/Satellite antenna cable 14 3. For the best possible picture, make sure you choose (see page 40). Cable Antenna A-B RF switch A Rear of TV VHF/UHF/CABLE input Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System Use an optional A-B RF switch (not supplied) ...
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PC Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the TV, set the output signal from the PC according to the TV and no signal has been input from a personal computer. Audio cable... 600 600 768 768 768 768 768 768 768 1024 1024 1080 Horizontal frequency (kHz) 31.5 37.5 31.5 37.9 46.9 48.4 56.5 60.0 47.4 47.8 60.3 47.7 64.0 80.0 67.5 Vertical frequency (Hz) 60 75 70... VESA ~ • This TV's PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync. • This TV's PC VGA input does not support interlaced signals. • For the best picture quality, it is connected to...
PC Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the TV, set the output signal from the PC according to the TV and no signal has been input from a personal computer. Audio cable... 600 600 768 768 768 768 768 768 768 1024 1024 1080 Horizontal frequency (kHz) 31.5 37.5 31.5 37.9 46.9 48.4 56.5 60.0 47.4 47.8 60.3 47.7 64.0 80.0 67.5 Vertical frequency (Hz) 60 75 70... VESA ~ • This TV's PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync. • This TV's PC VGA input does not support interlaced signals. • For the best picture quality, it is connected to...
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...to highlight options where applicable. English Español Français After you finish connecting the TV, you to move back to continue. B button: Allows you accidentally turn on -screen settings. When the Auto Program is completed. 19 To run Initial Setup to create a list of available... Skip to skip the Auto Program if you have connected an antenna or cable directly to set up convenient features such as default audio for antenna installations.) To Display the Picture in Your Preferred Aspect Ratio Select the proper Wide Mode as described on screen display as ...
...to highlight options where applicable. English Español Français After you finish connecting the TV, you to move back to continue. B button: Allows you accidentally turn on -screen settings. When the Auto Program is completed. 19 To run Initial Setup to create a list of available... Skip to skip the Auto Program if you have connected an antenna or cable directly to set up convenient features such as default audio for antenna installations.) To Display the Picture in Your Preferred Aspect Ratio Select the proper Wide Mode as described on screen display as ...
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...optional BRAVIA external 8 module. For example, to the current program. Freeze Frozen picture Current program ~ • With the Freeze feature active, some features are unavailable... menu items and settings. ~ • While the P&P or PIP feature is active, pressing HOME will be available in your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for Auto... Program). How to Add to Favorites While tuned to a channel that exists in the Favorites list, press OPTIONS and highlight "Remove from the screen (see pages 19 and 40 for more 9 information. Using the TV...
...optional BRAVIA external 8 module. For example, to the current program. Freeze Frozen picture Current program ~ • With the Freeze feature active, some features are unavailable... menu items and settings. ~ • While the P&P or PIP feature is active, pressing HOME will be available in your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for Auto... Program). How to Add to Favorites While tuned to a channel that exists in the Favorites list, press OPTIONS and highlight "Remove from the screen (see pages 19 and 40 for more 9 information. Using the TV...
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...a program in fast forward mode. M (fast forward): Press to play a program at a normal speed. The picture settings will be switched to the audio output of the attached speakers of your TV (see "Using ql Buttons Other Equipment with Your Remote Control" on BD (Blu-ray Disc), DVD or STB or...the recording. M& NEXT: Press to advance forward to your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system. Your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system must be set period of the live TV when playing back a recorded program. Press to mute the sound. qh qj BD/DVD Press to advance forward...
...a program in fast forward mode. M (fast forward): Press to play a program at a normal speed. The picture settings will be switched to the audio output of the attached speakers of your TV (see "Using ql Buttons Other Equipment with Your Remote Control" on BD (Blu-ray Disc), DVD or STB or...the recording. M& NEXT: Press to advance forward to your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system. Your BRAVIA Theatre Sync audio system must be set period of the live TV when playing back a recorded program. Press to mute the sound. qh qj BD/DVD Press to advance forward...
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... rating information appears. Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB™ to access the TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings, TV channels and External Inputs list (see Picture settings on page 28. 24 The option menu items vary based on setting up the External Inputs labels, including the ... OPTIONS Press to move the on the current mode.) The picture modes can only be accessed in the Picture settings. e; wf wh V/v/B/b Press V/v/B/b to display a list of External Inputs and TV mode. wj Menu Item Reference Page wk Picture Sound See page 34 See page 36 P&P or PIP See...
... rating information appears. Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB™ to access the TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings, TV channels and External Inputs list (see Picture settings on page 28. 24 The option menu items vary based on setting up the External Inputs labels, including the ... OPTIONS Press to move the on the current mode.) The picture modes can only be accessed in the Picture settings. e; wf wh V/v/B/b Press V/v/B/b to display a list of External Inputs and TV mode. wj Menu Item Reference Page wk Picture Sound See page 34 See page 36 P&P or PIP See...
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When the timer is set . Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see page 34. Do not put anything near the sensor, as its function may indicate the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on . Lights up in red when your TV is turned on the back cover). ...Lights up in red continuously, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is activated. If the LED blinks in green when the Picture Off feature is ...
When the timer is set . Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see page 34. Do not put anything near the sensor, as its function may indicate the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on . Lights up in red when your TV is turned on the back cover). ...Lights up in red continuously, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is activated. If the LED blinks in green when the Picture Off feature is ...
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... will not appear in these features to watch two simultaneous live television program. 31 PIP (picture in picture) provides PC input signal and TV channels. ~ • The VHF/UHF/CABLE input must be displayed for External Inputs settings). P&P (picture and picture) provides two windows side by pressing V/v/B/b.) To Display the Sub Window 1 Press OPTIONS to display...
... will not appear in these features to watch two simultaneous live television program. 31 PIP (picture in picture) provides PC input signal and TV channels. ~ • The VHF/UHF/CABLE input must be displayed for External Inputs settings). P&P (picture and picture) provides two windows side by pressing V/v/B/b.) To Display the Sub Window 1 Press OPTIONS to display...
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...HDMI 1-3 PC under the TV icon. Settings Available TV settings and features are listed under the External Inputs icon. 3 Press V/v to move within the Category Object Bar. (The Category Object Bar shown below is for the Settings.) Product Support (page 34) Clock/Timers (page 34) Picture (page 34) Sound (page... 36) Screen (page 37) Video Options (page 39) Audio Options (page 40) Channel (page 40) CC Closed Captions (CC) (page 41) Parental Lock (page 42) External Inputs (page 44) HDMI Settings (page 44) General (page ...
...HDMI 1-3 PC under the TV icon. Settings Available TV settings and features are listed under the External Inputs icon. 3 Press V/v to move within the Category Object Bar. (The Category Object Bar shown below is for the Settings.) Product Support (page 34) Clock/Timers (page 34) Picture (page 34) Sound (page... 36) Screen (page 37) Video Options (page 39) Audio Options (page 40) Channel (page 40) CC Closed Captions (CC) (page 41) Parental Lock (page 42) External Inputs (page 44) HDMI Settings (page 44) General (page ...
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... settings and exit the Current Time setting screen. Picture Settings Picture Mode Vivid Standard Cinema Photo Custom For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. The Timer feature will turn off automatically. Selecting Yes will save your settings and will save your preferred settings. 34 Exit the Timer setting screen. Most suitable for home entertainment. TV Setting Description Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Sony...
... settings and exit the Current Time setting screen. Picture Settings Picture Mode Vivid Standard Cinema Photo Custom For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. The Timer feature will turn off automatically. Selecting Yes will save your settings and will save your preferred settings. 34 Exit the Timer setting screen. Most suitable for home entertainment. TV Setting Description Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Sony...
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.... Enhancer) Gamma Adjusts the balance between the light and dark areas of the picture. ~ • Picture settings for all the advanced settings to the default values. Edge Enhancer Enhances the outline of the picture. Increases or decreases higher-pitched sounds. For example, if the voice of the...Treble Bass Balance Surround Voice Zoom Dynamic Enhances treble and bass. Adjusts the clarity of color reproduction from the OPTIONS menu. • Picture settings for PC Timings (HDMI or PC input) are the same as other input modes (see above for details), but Noise Reduction, ...
.... Enhancer) Gamma Adjusts the balance between the light and dark areas of the picture. ~ • Picture settings for all the advanced settings to the default values. Edge Enhancer Enhances the outline of the picture. Increases or decreases higher-pitched sounds. For example, if the voice of the...Treble Bass Balance Surround Voice Zoom Dynamic Enhances treble and bass. Adjusts the clarity of color reproduction from the OPTIONS menu. • Picture settings for PC Timings (HDMI or PC input) are the same as other input modes (see above for details), but Noise Reduction, ...
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...Off Turns off PC Power Management. ~ • To bring the TV out of standby mode and recover TV features, press TV POWER on the front panel of the backlight control is reduced when Light Sensor is set to illuminate the Sony logo on the remote control. • PC Power Management is no ... this Initial Setup. ~ • Favorites list will be affected (see page 25). • In low light the range of the TV. The STANDBY LED on the picture settings and the ambient room light conditions. ~ • Be sure not to standby mode. Using the Menus Light Sensor PC Power Management Logo...
...Off Turns off PC Power Management. ~ • To bring the TV out of standby mode and recover TV features, press TV POWER on the front panel of the backlight control is reduced when Light Sensor is set to illuminate the Sony logo on the remote control. • PC Power Management is no ... this Initial Setup. ~ • Favorites list will be affected (see page 25). • In low light the range of the TV. The STANDBY LED on the picture settings and the ambient room light conditions. ~ • Be sure not to standby mode. Using the Menus Light Sensor PC Power Management Logo...
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...Turn the PC off. Poor Picture • Adjust the resolution (see page 38). not correct/The picture is • Press PICTURE to TV Speakers in the Picture settings (see page 24). No color/Dark picture/Color is too • Adjust the Picture Mode options in the Audio Options settings (see page 45). Plug ... • Check if the antenna has reached the end of the TV (except for KDL-52XBR4/XBR5). bright • If you want to lock in normal use an undamaged antenna cable. No sound/Noisy sound Good picture, no sound • Check the volume control. • Press ...
...Turn the PC off. Poor Picture • Adjust the resolution (see page 38). not correct/The picture is • Press PICTURE to TV Speakers in the Picture settings (see page 24). No color/Dark picture/Color is too • Adjust the Picture Mode options in the Audio Options settings (see page 45). Plug ... • Check if the antenna has reached the end of the TV (except for KDL-52XBR4/XBR5). bright • If you want to lock in normal use an undamaged antenna cable. No sound/Noisy sound Good picture, no sound • Check the volume control. • Press ...