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... TV Settings Descriptions 40 Product Support 40 Clock/Timers Settings 40 Picture Settings 41 Sound Settings 43 Screen Settings 44 Channel Settings 46 CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings 47 Parental Lock Settings 47 External Inputs Settings 50 HDMI Settings 50 Network Settings 51 General Setup Settings 51 Initial Setup 52 Other Information Troubleshooting 53 Specifications 57 Index 58 Customer Support United States http://www.sony...
... TV Settings Descriptions 40 Product Support 40 Clock/Timers Settings 40 Picture Settings 41 Sound Settings 43 Screen Settings 44 Channel Settings 46 CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings 47 Parental Lock Settings 47 External Inputs Settings 50 HDMI Settings 50 Network Settings 51 General Setup Settings 51 Initial Setup 52 Other Information Troubleshooting 53 Specifications 57 Index 58 Customer Support United States http://www.sony...
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...4 The Quick Setup Guide, enclosed separately, illustrates how to connect other HD compatible external equipment Contact your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. When you compare a high-definition signal to a standard analog signal, you need access to HD programming. Welcome... adjust the 4:3 image to -height ratio of the image you for information on the sides. The 16:9 fills your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a source of 16:9. Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio You can use a wide ...
...4 The Quick Setup Guide, enclosed separately, illustrates how to connect other HD compatible external equipment Contact your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. When you compare a high-definition signal to a standard analog signal, you need access to HD programming. Welcome... adjust the 4:3 image to -height ratio of the image you for information on the sides. The 16:9 fills your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a source of 16:9. Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio You can use a wide ...
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... agencies, designed to promote energy efficient products and practices. • When the TV is initially set by the U.S. Press the HOME button on your remote control to certain features, settings, and functionalities of Energy. DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SOUND... via USB or compatible DLNA Certified™ equipment (see page 30). • Music: listen to music files via USB or add music to access the TV settings for the 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-XBR7 model with screen size measured diagonally. 5
... agencies, designed to promote energy efficient products and practices. • When the TV is initially set by the U.S. Press the HOME button on your remote control to certain features, settings, and functionalities of Energy. DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SOUND... via USB or compatible DLNA Certified™ equipment (see page 30). • Music: listen to music files via USB or add music to access the TV settings for the 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-XBR7 model with screen size measured diagonally. 5
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...the bottom center. Getting Started 1. Preparation for Wall-Mount Bracket • For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that they are ready to the TV set or cause it securely. The diameter and length of the screws differ depending on how to use the screws ...LCD panel. ~ • Be sure to hold it to fall, etc. 8-12 mm • Lift the TV by a Sony dealer or licensed contractor. • Sufficient expertise is required in internal damage to use the Wall-Mount Bracket compatible with the Wall-Mount Bracket) Mounting Hook Rear of the TV set...
...the bottom center. Getting Started 1. Preparation for Wall-Mount Bracket • For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that they are ready to the TV set or cause it securely. The diameter and length of the screws differ depending on how to use the screws ...LCD panel. ~ • Be sure to hold it to fall, etc. 8-12 mm • Lift the TV by a Sony dealer or licensed contractor. • Sufficient expertise is required in internal damage to use the Wall-Mount Bracket compatible with the Wall-Mount Bracket) Mounting Hook Rear of the TV set...
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...176;F (5 °C). Do not remove any other screws from the TV. 5 When screws are not of the TV (see illustration in a room where the floor and walls are removed, lift the TV off the stand. Never install the TV set . Consider the following for best picture quality • Do not expose... of a reflective material. • When moving the TV from a cold area to a warm area, a sudden room temperature change may cause damage to your TV has adequate air circulation. Avoid operating the TV at least this much space around the set as shown below. Make sure that face the screen...
...176;F (5 °C). Do not remove any other screws from the TV. 5 When screws are not of the TV (see illustration in a room where the floor and walls are removed, lift the TV off the stand. Never install the TV set . Consider the following for best picture quality • Do not expose... of a reflective material. • When moving the TV from a cold area to a warm area, a sudden room temperature change may cause damage to your TV has adequate air circulation. Avoid operating the TV at least this much space around the set as shown below. Make sure that face the screen...
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...Recommended Measures to play or climb on furniture and TV sets. s Do not allow children to Secure the TV Secure the Stand for the TV Make sure the TV stand can adequately support the weight of the TV. Use two angle braces (not supplied) to the TV stand. Bundling the Connecting Cables You can bundle... brace to the Stand Use the optional hardware listed below . AC IN ~ • Do not bundle the AC power cord 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 other side to secure the stand.
...Recommended Measures to play or climb on furniture and TV sets. s Do not allow children to Secure the TV Secure the Stand for the TV Make sure the TV stand can adequately support the weight of the TV. Use two angle braces (not supplied) to the TV stand. Bundling the Connecting Cables You can bundle... brace to the Stand Use the optional hardware listed below . AC IN ~ • Do not bundle the AC power cord 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 other side to secure the stand.
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...DMPORT Connects to devices via a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT interface (not supplied) and displays photos or plays videos and music directly onto the TV from some Apple Macintosh computers, it may be connected to a Local Area Network using an Ethernet cable. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface...HDMI cable that connects to access photo files and music files (see page 14). If both composite video and S VIDEO are trademarks of Screen settings on your equipment's component video (YPBPR) and audio (L/R) jacks. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are connected, S VIDEO signal has priority...
...DMPORT Connects to devices via a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT interface (not supplied) and displays photos or plays videos and music directly onto the TV from some Apple Macintosh computers, it may be connected to a Local Area Network using an Ethernet cable. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface...HDMI cable that connects to access photo files and music files (see page 14). If both composite video and S VIDEO are trademarks of Screen settings on your equipment's component video (YPBPR) and audio (L/R) jacks. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are connected, S VIDEO signal has priority...
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... easily affected by subscribing 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 receive optimum picture quality. Cable... Antenna A-B RF switch A Rear of TV VIDEO IN 1 3 S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R COMPONENT IN PC IN 1...
... easily affected by subscribing 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 receive optimum picture quality. Cable... Antenna A-B RF switch A Rear of TV VIDEO IN 1 3 S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R COMPONENT IN PC IN 1...
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....) Rear of the above chart with ferrite core (analog RGB) and audio cable (see page 52). This TV can also be treated as shown below . 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... Pixel. 14 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 supported resolutions and timings indicated below . To view PC content set the output signal from the PC for your PC by connecting a HD15-HD15...
....) Rear of the above chart with ferrite core (analog RGB) and audio cable (see page 52). This TV can also be treated as shown below . 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... Pixel. 14 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 supported resolutions and timings indicated below . To view PC content set the output signal from the PC for your PC by connecting a HD15-HD15...
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... The Alternate Audio option may take longer) for available channels from the broadcaster. Begin your TV Guide On Screen Setup This feature available in the Language setting is completed, the TV will display this screen and prompt you will be asked to disable Channel Tuning Keys to... If you to two days of 6 Please select a language. see a confirmation screen with instructions on the TV for digital programs (see page 44). 4 Set the date and time. Setting Up the Channel List - When the Initial Setup is available from a cable box or satellite receiver without using ...
... The Alternate Audio option may take longer) for available channels from the broadcaster. Begin your TV Guide On Screen Setup This feature available in the Language setting is completed, the TV will display this screen and prompt you will be asked to disable Channel Tuning Keys to... If you to two days of 6 Please select a language. see a confirmation screen with instructions on the TV for digital programs (see page 44). 4 Set the date and time. Setting Up the Channel List - When the Initial Setup is available from a cable box or satellite receiver without using ...
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... at a Later Time Select the Initial Setup feature from the beginning when the TV is turned back on. • Auto Program may be canceled while the channels are being scanned. HDMI Settings General Setup Settings Initial Setup TV s To Add Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as described on...; If you accidentally turn off the TV during the Initial Setup process, the Initial Setup will restart from the XMB™ or perform the steps described in the Initial Setup section on the remote control. Press RETURN first, then press either B/b on page 52. Select Yes to cancel or No ...
... at a Later Time Select the Initial Setup feature from the beginning when the TV is turned back on. • Auto Program may be canceled while the channels are being scanned. HDMI Settings General Setup Settings Initial Setup TV s To Add Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as described on...; If you accidentally turn off the TV during the Initial Setup process, the Initial Setup will restart from the XMB™ or perform the steps described in the Initial Setup section on the remote control. Press RETURN first, then press either B/b on page 52. Select Yes to cancel or No ...
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...the connected equipment with channel/program information you are watching. You can operate video equipment programmed to advance forward a set period of the live TV when playing back a recorded program. The FUNCTION button indicator lights up the remote control buttons. See page 25 ...information. M (fast forward): Press to cycle through different sound settings: Dynamic, Standard, Clear Voice. X PAUSE: Press to stop playback. x STOP: Press to pause playback. THEATER: Press to your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for "Programming the Remote Control". The sound modes can...
...the connected equipment with channel/program information you are watching. You can operate video equipment programmed to advance forward a set period of the live TV when playing back a recorded program. The FUNCTION button indicator lights up the remote control buttons. See page 25 ...information. M (fast forward): Press to cycle through different sound settings: Dynamic, Standard, Clear Voice. X PAUSE: Press to stop playback. x STOP: Press to pause playback. THEATER: Press to your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for "Programming the Remote Control". The sound modes can...
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...the Guide. qk Red, Green, To use with 0-9 and ENT to exit from the screen when displaying menu items and settings. Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen Channel TV qa 0-9 ENT qs qd MUTING qf VOL +/- Press again or press VOL + to pause recording. Blue, Yellow 20... REC RECPAUSE RECSTOP BD/DVD TOP MENU MENU F1 F2 Button Description 7 FAVORITES Press once to record. Press again to select digital channels. Use with Sony Blu-ray player (BD) see chart on using a specific menu, see pages 5 and 38). Press 0-9 to enter 2.1, press 2 , , 1 and ENT. For...
...the Guide. qk Red, Green, To use with 0-9 and ENT to exit from the screen when displaying menu items and settings. Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen Channel TV qa 0-9 ENT qs qd MUTING qf VOL +/- Press again or press VOL + to pause recording. Blue, Yellow 20... REC RECPAUSE RECSTOP BD/DVD TOP MENU MENU F1 F2 Button Description 7 FAVORITES Press once to record. Press again to select digital channels. Use with Sony Blu-ray player (BD) see chart on using a specific menu, see pages 5 and 38). Press 0-9 to enter 2.1, press 2 , , 1 and ENT. For...
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...m Wide Zoom m Wide Zoom Normal Full Normal This mode is only available with 720p, 1080i, 1080p and 1080/24p sources. The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen settings (see pages 44 and 45). POWER wa WIDE Press to cycle through the available Wide Mode... 480p sources only. • H Stretch is not available. DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY ql w; Full H Stretch This mode is not available. Operating the TV Button Description ql TV POWER Press to turn on and off the external equipment selected by FUNCTION buttons....
...m Wide Zoom m Wide Zoom Normal Full Normal This mode is only available with 720p, 1080i, 1080p and 1080/24p sources. The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen settings (see pages 44 and 45). POWER wa WIDE Press to cycle through the available Wide Mode... 480p sources only. • H Stretch is not available. DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY ql w; Full H Stretch This mode is not available. Operating the TV Button Description ql TV POWER Press to turn on and off the external equipment selected by FUNCTION buttons....
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... ws PICTURE wd FREEZE ws wd wf wg wh wf CC wj wg INPUT wh V/v/B/b wj OPTIONS Description Press repeatedly to cycle through the available settings for DMPORT Photo Music Reference Page See page 41 See page 43 See page 37 See page 37 See page 44 See page 37 See... 41. Press to fill the screen with the current program in the currently tuned digital program. Press again to display a list of External Inputs and TV mode. Press repeatedly to display a frozen image with the frozen image. Press once to toggle through the inputs. ~ • See page 50 on the screen...
... ws PICTURE wd FREEZE ws wd wf wg wh wf CC wj wg INPUT wh V/v/B/b wj OPTIONS Description Press repeatedly to cycle through the available settings for DMPORT Photo Music Reference Page See page 41 See page 43 See page 37 See page 37 See page 44 See page 37 See... 41. Press to fill the screen with the current program in the currently tuned digital program. Press again to display a list of External Inputs and TV mode. Press repeatedly to display a frozen image with the frozen image. Press once to toggle through the inputs. ~ • See page 50 on the screen...
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...turn off . For details, see page 40 (Timer) and page 52 (Picture Off). 3 STANDBY LED Lights up in orange when the timer is set , this may be affected. 7 SONY Logo The Sony logo will remain lit even if the TV is turned off the logo illumination, for details). When the timer is... set . If the LED blinks in red continuously, this LED will illuminate when the TV is powered on. Indicators 7...
...turn off . For details, see page 40 (Timer) and page 52 (Picture Off). 3 STANDBY LED Lights up in orange when the timer is set , this may be affected. 7 SONY Logo The Sony logo will remain lit even if the TV is turned off the logo illumination, for details). When the timer is... set . If the LED blinks in red continuously, this LED will illuminate when the TV is powered on. Indicators 7...
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...DVD can be programmed to operate other equipment regardless of the FUNCTION buttons can be set to light up when a button is the case, use your equipment from page 26. Function Button Sony Equipment Code Number DVD DVD Player 31033 AMP Receiver 52172 STB Digital Satellite 01639 Programming... 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 able to operate the following Sony equipment. If the code is not entered within 30 seconds, you can be set ...
...DVD can be programmed to operate other equipment regardless of the FUNCTION buttons can be set to light up when a button is the case, use your equipment from page 26. Function Button Sony Equipment Code Number DVD DVD Player 31033 AMP Receiver 52172 STB Digital Satellite 01639 Programming... 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 able to operate the following Sony equipment. If the code is not entered within 30 seconds, you can be set ...
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...to toggle between them. 3 To view an item, highlight its icon and press . ~ • To clear your Favorites to factory default settings (see page 52). 28 Recently viewed items are automatically saved into Favorites as a factory default. Adding to Favorites and press . Exploring Fun Features Favorites With ...will return your recently viewed channels and inputs list, highlight the list 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 toggle between them. 3 To view an item, highlight its icon and press . ~ • To clear your Favorites to factory default settings (see page 52). 28 Recently viewed items are automatically saved into Favorites as a factory default. Adding to Favorites and press . Exploring Fun Features Favorites With ...will return your recently viewed channels and inputs list, highlight the list 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 ...
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... USB connected equipment. ~ • Not available with thumbnails. Start Slideshow Select to optimize picture display quality or display speed. Sets the Slideshow settings. Tracks must be listed. Add to Favorites Select to add a photo, folder, or equipment to delete a photo. Remove ... Select to view photo folder, equipment, or server information. Information Select to view the photo file highlighted. File Order Sets the order in which files will display the following Options menu. Select from deletion. Photo Options Pressing OPTIONS while displaying the...
... USB connected equipment. ~ • Not available with thumbnails. Start Slideshow Select to optimize picture display quality or display speed. Sets the Slideshow settings. Tracks must be listed. Add to Favorites Select to add a photo, folder, or equipment to delete a photo. Remove ... Select to view photo folder, equipment, or server information. Information Select to view the photo file highlighted. File Order Sets the order in which files will display the following Options menu. Select from deletion. Photo Options Pressing OPTIONS while displaying the...
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... while displaying a photo will be stored in a List View. 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 Favorites, and Remove from a Sony connected USB equipment (not supplied) or add music to a slideshow. Music Listen...
... while displaying a photo will be stored in a List View. 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 Favorites, and Remove from a Sony connected USB equipment (not supplied) or add music to a slideshow. Music Listen...