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.../support On-line Registration United States http://productregistration.sony.com Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/registration 3 Installing the TV 6 Carrying the TV 6 Preparation for Table-Top Stand 6 Preparation for HDMI 25 How to a Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup 4 Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio 4 TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar)..........5 Getting Started 1. Locating Inputs...
.../support On-line Registration United States http://productregistration.sony.com Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/registration 3 Installing the TV 6 Carrying the TV 6 Preparation for Table-Top Stand 6 Preparation for HDMI 25 How to a Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup 4 Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio 4 TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar)..........5 Getting Started 1. Locating Inputs...
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...entire screen (see page 12). Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio You can use the Wide Mode function of the TV to adjust the 4:3 image to HD programming. Welcome to a Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup Along with your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an... screen aspect ratio of the image). The 16:9 fills 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. High-definition and...
...entire screen (see page 12). Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio You can use the Wide Mode function of the TV to adjust the 4:3 image to HD programming. Welcome to a Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup Along with your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an... screen aspect ratio of the image). The 16:9 fills 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. High-definition and...
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...the limits required for ENERGY STAR qualification. ~ • This manual is an easy way to access the TV settings for customizing, making adjustments, viewing the available TV channels and selecting the connected equipment. Press the HOME button on the vertical Category Object Bar. • External... is for the 32 class, 37, 40, 42, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-XBR6, V and W series models with screen size measured diagonally. TV Guide, Picture/Sound, Light Sensor, Power Savings) can control: • Settings: timer, picture, sound, screen and other optional equipment can also be selected from ...
...the limits required for ENERGY STAR qualification. ~ • This manual is an easy way to access the TV settings for customizing, making adjustments, viewing the available TV channels and selecting the connected equipment. Press the HOME button on the vertical Category Object Bar. • External... is for the 32 class, 37, 40, 42, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-XBR6, V and W series models with screen size measured diagonally. TV Guide, Picture/Sound, Light Sensor, Power Savings) can control: • Settings: timer, picture, sound, screen and other optional equipment can also be selected from ...
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... cables as illustrated below. Air circulation is blocked. Consider the following for best picture quality • Do not expose the screen to your TV has adequate air circulation. Never install the TV set . Installed on the TV. Installed with opaque drapery. • Install the TV in a room where the floor and walls are not of the...
... cables as illustrated below. Air circulation is blocked. Consider the following for best picture quality • Do not expose the screen to your TV has adequate air circulation. Never install the TV set . Installed on the TV. Installed with opaque drapery. • Install the TV in a room where the floor and walls are not of the...
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... is for the signals that is noisy, flickering or not clear, adjust Phase and Pitch of Screen settings on your A/V equipment. ~ • If you are trademarks of your analog audio equipment. Connects ...case, connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable. • If the picture is PCM/Dolby* OUT (OPTICAL) Digital compatible. 7 AUDIO OUT (VAR/ Connects to the ...on page 14 for service only unless you have mono equipment, connect its audio output jack to the TV's L (MONO) audio input jack. Connects to a personal computer's video and audio output connector (see...
... is for the signals that is noisy, flickering or not clear, adjust Phase and Pitch of Screen settings on your A/V equipment. ~ • If you are trademarks of your analog audio equipment. Connects ...case, connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable. • If the picture is PCM/Dolby* OUT (OPTICAL) Digital compatible. 7 AUDIO OUT (VAR/ Connects to the ...on page 14 for service only unless you have mono equipment, connect its audio output jack to the TV's L (MONO) audio input jack. Connects to a personal computer's video and audio output connector (see...
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... System and VHF/UHF Antenna System Use an optional A-B RF switch (not supplied) to receive optimum picture quality. For the best possible picture, make sure you connect this equipment to your TV via the HDMI or component video (with audio) input on the back of your area) along with... HDMI Connection Rear of TV B CABLE/ANTENNA ~ • Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to a high-definition cable service...
... System and VHF/UHF Antenna System Use an optional A-B RF switch (not supplied) to receive optimum picture quality. For the best possible picture, make sure you connect this equipment to your TV via the HDMI or component video (with audio) input on the back of your area) along with... HDMI Connection Rear of TV B CABLE/ANTENNA ~ • Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to a high-definition cable service...
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... from the PC according to the supported resolutions and timings indicated below . This TV can also be treated as shown below . 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...
... from the PC according to the supported resolutions and timings indicated below . This TV can also be treated as shown below . 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...
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... 3 BRAVIA These buttons are used to control the connected equipment 6 Sync with channel/program information you want the TV to remain on before shutting off the Closed Captions (CC). The picture settings will be switched to the audio output of the attached speakers of information. Operating the... TV Remote Control Button Description Button Description 1 DISPLAY Press once to display the banner with Control...
... 3 BRAVIA These buttons are used to control the connected equipment 6 Sync with channel/program information you want the TV to remain on before shutting off the Closed Captions (CC). The picture settings will be switched to the audio output of the attached speakers of information. Operating the... TV Remote Control Button Description Button Description 1 DISPLAY Press once to display the banner with Control...
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...or exit from the screen when displaying menu items and settings. qf POWER Press to display the list of External Inputs and TV mode. Press to turn on and off the TV. See your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for more information. Press to mute the... and 29). qg FREEZE Press once to a different location on setting up the External Inputs labels. Freeze qs Current Frozen program picture Press the V/v/B/b to select digital channels. Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen qg Channel TV qh 9 DMex Press to the current qz program. Press a ...
...or exit from the screen when displaying menu items and settings. qf POWER Press to display the list of External Inputs and TV mode. Press to turn on and off the TV. See your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for more information. Press to mute the... and 29). qg FREEZE Press once to a different location on setting up the External Inputs labels. Freeze qs Current Frozen program picture Press the V/v/B/b to select digital channels. Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen qg Channel TV qh 9 DMex Press to the current qz program. Press a ...
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... See page 35 ql Digital Rating See page 39 Background TV See page 25 Device Control See page 41 ql PICTURE ~ • The Digital Rating and Alternate Audio options will appear in Options only when digital ratings or alternate audio streams are available in the Picture settings. Press repeatedly to cycle through the available...
... See page 35 ql Digital Rating See page 39 Background TV See page 25 Device Control See page 41 ql PICTURE ~ • The Digital Rating and Alternate Audio options will appear in Options only when digital ratings or alternate audio streams are available in the Picture settings. Press repeatedly to cycle through the available...
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... your TV is turned off the logo illumination, for details see page 31 (Timer) and page 42 (Picture Off). 4 STANDBY LED Lights up in green when the Picture Off feature...function may indicate that the TV needs servicing (see page 42 for KDL-W series. 23 For details, see page 42. ~ • Logo Illumination is set , this may be affected...Sony information on . Do not put Receiver anything near the sensor, as its function may be affected. 3 PIC OFF/ TIMER LED Lights up in green when the TV is turned on. 7 SONY Logo Illumination The Sony logo will remain lit even if the TV...
... your TV is turned off the logo illumination, for details see page 31 (Timer) and page 42 (Picture Off). 4 STANDBY LED Lights up in green when the Picture Off feature...function may indicate that the TV needs servicing (see page 42 for KDL-W series. 23 For details, see page 42. ~ • Logo Illumination is set , this may be affected...Sony information on . Do not put Receiver anything near the sensor, as its function may be affected. 3 PIC OFF/ TIMER LED Lights up in green when the TV is turned on. 7 SONY Logo Illumination The Sony logo will remain lit even if the TV...
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... Inputs icon. 3 Press V/v to move within the Category Object Bar. (The Category Object Bar shown below is for Settings.) Product Support (page 31) Clock/Timers (page 31) Picture (page 32) Sound (page 34) Screen (page 35) Channel (page 37) CC Closed Captions (CC) (page ... HDMI Settings (page 41) General Setup (page 42) Initial Setup (page 42) 4 Press when desired item is highlighted. 5 Press or V/v to select the highlighted item. 6 Press RETURN or HOME to select a Media Category icon. Settings Available TV settings and features are listed under the Settings icon. TV Guide ...
... Inputs icon. 3 Press V/v to move within the Category Object Bar. (The Category Object Bar shown below is for Settings.) Product Support (page 31) Clock/Timers (page 31) Picture (page 32) Sound (page 34) Screen (page 35) Channel (page 37) CC Closed Captions (CC) (page ... HDMI Settings (page 41) General Setup (page 42) Initial Setup (page 42) 4 Press when desired item is highlighted. 5 Press or V/v to select the highlighted item. 6 Press RETURN or HOME to select a Media Category icon. Settings Available TV settings and features are listed under the Settings icon. TV Guide ...
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... may vary depending on the screen. select for Reduction DVDs, Blu-ray and Digital TV channels. 32 Useful for home use. Picture Settings Picture Adjustments Picture Mode Vivid For Video Standard For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. MPEG Noise Reduces the mosaic effect in a theater-like environment. Custom Allows you to directly toggle the modes. •...
... may vary depending on the screen. select for Reduction DVDs, Blu-ray and Digital TV channels. 32 Useful for home use. Picture Settings Picture Adjustments Picture Mode Vivid For Video Standard For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. MPEG Noise Reduces the mosaic effect in a theater-like environment. Custom Allows you to directly toggle the modes. •...
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... are Picture Mode, Reset, Backlight, Picture, Brightness, and Color Temperature. • Picture settings for 1080i/p (excluding 1080/24p) content connected to reduce blur. Using TV Settings Advanced Settings Available in video artifacts such as ghosting. ~ • Depending on the remote control, then selecting Picture Adjustments settings from the OPTIONS menu. Provides smooth picture movement. Select for KDL-W series. Video-A The TV will...
... are Picture Mode, Reset, Backlight, Picture, Brightness, and Color Temperature. • Picture settings for 1080i/p (excluding 1080/24p) content connected to reduce blur. Using TV Settings Advanced Settings Available in video artifacts such as ghosting. ~ • Depending on the remote control, then selecting Picture Adjustments settings from the OPTIONS menu. Provides smooth picture movement. Select for KDL-W series. Video-A The TV will...
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...off the Auto Wide option. Wide Zoom Enlarges the 4:3 picture to fill the 16:9 screen, displaying as much of the original image as channels and inputs are disturbing to you, select Off. Using TV Settings Screen Settings Wide Mode Auto Wide 4:3 Default Select the default screen... mode to use for 4:3 sources. Zoom Select to enlarge the picture horizontally and vertically to fill the screen while maintaining the aspect ratio....
...off the Auto Wide option. Wide Zoom Enlarges the 4:3 picture to fill the 16:9 screen, displaying as much of the original image as channels and inputs are disturbing to you, select Off. Using TV Settings Screen Settings Wide Mode Auto Wide 4:3 Default Select the default screen... mode to use for 4:3 sources. Zoom Select to enlarge the picture horizontally and vertically to fill the screen while maintaining the aspect ratio....
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...; Screen Position feature is useful if the TV is connected to game equipment. • Vertical position is available only when Wide Mode is set to Wide Zoom or Zoom for standard-definition channels. Adjusts the vertical size of a standard-definition picture. ~ • Vertical Size is available... only when Wide Mode is set to Zoom. • For high-definition signals, Vertical and Horizontal positions are not available with PC...
...; Screen Position feature is useful if the TV is connected to game equipment. • Vertical position is available only when Wide Mode is set to Wide Zoom or Zoom for standard-definition channels. Adjusts the vertical size of a standard-definition picture. ~ • Vertical Size is available... only when Wide Mode is set to Zoom. • For high-definition signals, Vertical and Horizontal positions are not available with PC...
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...is function. Light Sensor Enables the automatic picture (screen) brightness control. Logo Illumination Select On to illuminate the SONY logo on the remote control is set to On. Medium Select to disable ...of the backlight control is reduced when the Light Sensor is no signal input for KDL-W series. Small Select to put anything around the sensor, as program title and ...settings. The Light Sensor measures the room brightness which allows the TV to scroll individually with the On option. The STANDBY LED on the screen. If you want to scan all the on the picture settings...
...is function. Light Sensor Enables the automatic picture (screen) brightness control. Logo Illumination Select On to illuminate the SONY logo on the remote control is set to On. Medium Select to disable ...of the backlight control is reduced when the Light Sensor is no signal input for KDL-W series. Small Select to put anything around the sensor, as program title and ...settings. The Light Sensor measures the room brightness which allows the TV to scroll individually with the On option. The STANDBY LED on the screen. If you want to scan all the on the picture settings...
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... in normal use of your Sony TV, please visit our website or call one of the TV. • Check cable/antenna connections. • Make sure the Signal Type setting is correct for Canadian Support Condition No picture No picture Cannot receive any channels TV is locked to one channel Cannot... receive or select channels The TV turns off automatically No picture from some video sources Poor picture Picture quality not as good as cars...
... in normal use of your Sony TV, please visit our website or call one of the TV. • Check cable/antenna connections. • Make sure the Signal Type setting is correct for Canadian Support Condition No picture No picture Cannot receive any channels TV is locked to one channel Cannot... receive or select channels The TV turns off automatically No picture from some video sources Poor picture Picture quality not as good as cars...
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... regulated by the LCD panel backlight and supporting electronics will remain in the Screen settings is set up PC timing. • Verify PC Power Management is activated (see page 42). • Verify the PC is set to other connecting cords. • To avoid TV interference, make sure to SD content (commercials), the picture may be small...
... regulated by the LCD panel backlight and supporting electronics will remain in the Screen settings is set up PC timing. • Verify PC Power Management is activated (see page 42). • Verify the PC is set to other connecting cords. • To avoid TV interference, make sure to SD content (commercials), the picture may be small...
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...(720p and 1080i) with 4:3 content will commonly have black bands on the left ). • Auto Wide will not expand the picture when the black bands on the sides of the screen are added by certain other digital sources display a digital broadcasts and DVDs which ...(small blocks or dots, pixelations) to fill the screen, which will clear all of your customized settings including the Parental Lock setting. Lost password • Select the Password settings on the TV. You can interfere with your remote control operation; For more information. • The digital cable ...
...(720p and 1080i) with 4:3 content will commonly have black bands on the left ). • Auto Wide will not expand the picture when the black bands on the sides of the screen are added by certain other digital sources display a digital broadcasts and DVDs which ...(small blocks or dots, pixelations) to fill the screen, which will clear all of your customized settings including the Parental Lock setting. Lost password • Select the Password settings on the TV. You can interfere with your remote control operation; For more information. • The digital cable ...