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3-097-566-13(1) LCD Digital Color TV Operating Instructions KDL-70XBR3 © 2007 Sony Corporation
3-097-566-13(1) LCD Digital Color TV Operating Instructions KDL-70XBR3 © 2007 Sony Corporation
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... complies with part 15 of electric shock to the presence of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDL-70XBR3 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. s Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for installing the specified product. s Do not install the TV in a hot or humid place, or in a residential installation. In this manual could void...
... complies with part 15 of electric shock to the presence of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDL-70XBR3 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. s Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for installing the specified product. s Do not install the TV in a hot or humid place, or in a residential installation. In this manual could void...
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Manufactured under license from SRS Labs, Inc. "BRAVIA" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 3 BBE and BBE symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of BBE... in the U.S. This TV incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Macintosh is a trademark. Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark of Sony Corporation. under license from...
Manufactured under license from SRS Labs, Inc. "BRAVIA" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 3 BBE and BBE symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of BBE... in the U.S. This TV incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Macintosh is a trademark. Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark of Sony Corporation. under license from...
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... outlet. Do not use If you if this apparatus during a lightning storm, or when it from the AC power outlet for your dealer or Sony service center to lightning and power line surges. This will inform you will not be disconnected from the wall outlet first. USE AC power cord... the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. Do not pull the power cord. s Use only an original Sony AC power cord, not other . Contact your outlet, consult an electrician for several days, the TV set . If you disconnect the AC power cord, disconnect it is designed to work correctly. When not...
... outlet. Do not use If you if this apparatus during a lightning storm, or when it from the AC power outlet for your dealer or Sony service center to lightning and power line surges. This will inform you will not be disconnected from the wall outlet first. USE AC power cord... the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. Do not pull the power cord. s Use only an original Sony AC power cord, not other . Contact your outlet, consult an electrician for several days, the TV set . If you disconnect the AC power cord, disconnect it is designed to work correctly. When not...
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...AS CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL. If the plug is positioned in close to the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 Ground clamps Antenna lead-in wire Electric service equipment NEC: National Electrical Code Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) Grounding ...a chemically pretreated cloth, please follow the instruction provided on the LCD panel and the frame around the screen. CARRYING THE TV Carrying the TV in Canada provides information with dust and it securely. s When lifting or moving the TV set , disconnect all cables. and Section 54 of explosion if...
...AS CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL. If the plug is positioned in close to the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 Ground clamps Antenna lead-in wire Electric service equipment NEC: National Electrical Code Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) Grounding ...a chemically pretreated cloth, please follow the instruction provided on the LCD panel and the frame around the screen. CARRYING THE TV Carrying the TV in Canada provides information with dust and it securely. s When lifting or moving the TV set , disconnect all cables. and Section 54 of explosion if...
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...the slots and openings with a cloth or other similar surface. Wall Wall s Never block the slots and openings by qualified personnel. Installed on the TV. MOISTURE Moisture and flammable objects s Do not use power-line operated sets near a swimming pool, etc. It may result in a fire or an... electric shock. Have it from the TV. Installed with liquids, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is blocked. candles) away from overheating, these slots and openings must...
...the slots and openings with a cloth or other similar surface. Wall Wall s Never block the slots and openings by qualified personnel. Installed on the TV. MOISTURE Moisture and flammable objects s Do not use power-line operated sets near a swimming pool, etc. It may result in a fire or an... electric shock. Have it from the TV. Installed with liquids, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is blocked. candles) away from overheating, these slots and openings must...
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...The image may be uneven or the LCD panel may become dark. Bumping of a Wall-Mount Bracket. Doing so may break by the impact and cause serious injury. s If the TV is exposed to watch the TV at the TV. LCD SCREEN s Although the LCD screen is recommended to rain, it until... you might bump your neighbors. If the TV is used in a cold place, a smear may occur in a fire ...
...The image may be uneven or the LCD panel may become dark. Bumping of a Wall-Mount Bracket. Doing so may break by the impact and cause serious injury. s If the TV is exposed to watch the TV at the TV. LCD SCREEN s Although the LCD screen is recommended to rain, it until... you might bump your neighbors. If the TV is used in a cold place, a smear may occur in a fire ...
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Unauthorized substitutions may result. SERVICING Servicing Do not attempt to service the TV yourself since opening the cabinet may occur. Safety check Upon completion of any service or repairs to the unit, ask the service technician to perform ... all servicing to dispose of the unit. 8 Ask a qualified service technician to qualified service personnel. Handling of broken glass and liquid crystal leakage If the LCD panel gets damaged, crystalline liquid leakage may occur, or scattered broken glass may result in a fire, an electric shock or other hazards. Do not touch...
Unauthorized substitutions may result. SERVICING Servicing Do not attempt to service the TV yourself since opening the cabinet may occur. Safety check Upon completion of any service or repairs to the unit, ask the service technician to perform ... all servicing to dispose of the unit. 8 Ask a qualified service technician to qualified service personnel. Handling of broken glass and liquid crystal leakage If the LCD panel gets damaged, crystalline liquid leakage may occur, or scattered broken glass may result in a fire, an electric shock or other hazards. Do not touch...
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...Basic Operations Remote Control ...20 Programming the Remote Control 24 Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control 26 TV Controls...29 Using the Menus Overview of 10 Connecting the TV ...10 Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System 11 HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box 11 Satellite ...Receiver and Cable/Antenna 12 VCR, Cable and Antenna 13 When Connecting to Optional Equipment 14 Installing the TV ...16 Preventing the TV from Toppling Over 16 Bundling the Connecting Cables 17 Connecting the AC Power Cord 17 When Installing on a Wall 18 Setting...
...Basic Operations Remote Control ...20 Programming the Remote Control 24 Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control 26 TV Controls...29 Using the Menus Overview of 10 Connecting the TV ...10 Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System 11 HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box 11 Satellite ...Receiver and Cable/Antenna 12 VCR, Cable and Antenna 13 When Connecting to Optional Equipment 14 Installing the TV ...16 Preventing the TV from Toppling Over 16 Bundling the Connecting Cables 17 Connecting the AC Power Cord 17 When Installing on a Wall 18 Setting...
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...To properly connect your TV, follow the basic connections provided in your TV. The packing box contains accessories (see page 11). Connecting the TV To display clear, crisp pictures, your TV must perform an Initial Setup so your new BRAVIA TV is capable of receiving...Sony LCD Digital Color Television. See "Changing the Wide Screen Mode" on page 52). see "Supplied accessories" on page 23. 10 A 300-ohm twin lead cable can view (see page 19). When the antenna/cable connection is strongly recommended that you for model KDL-70XBR3. For optimum picture performance, your TV...
...To properly connect your TV, follow the basic connections provided in your TV. The packing box contains accessories (see page 11). Connecting the TV To display clear, crisp pictures, your TV must perform an Initial Setup so your new BRAVIA TV is capable of receiving...Sony LCD Digital Color Television. See "Changing the Wide Screen Mode" on page 52). see "Supplied accessories" on page 23. 10 A 300-ohm twin lead cable can view (see page 19). When the antenna/cable connection is strongly recommended that you for model KDL-70XBR3. For optimum picture performance, your TV...
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... IN OUT PR L L L R 1 4 VIDEO IN R AUDIO 5 6 9 HD/DVD IN (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) PC IN R AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) Rear of TV AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) Y (green) PB (blue) PR (red) Audio cable Component video cable Component video (Y, PB, PR) or HDMI connection is capable of 1,920... dots × 1,080 lines. 11 Antenna cable CATV cable Getting Started ✍ This TV is necessary to switch between VHF/UHF and cable. For the best possible picture, make sure you to enjoy high definition and standard definition digital...
... IN OUT PR L L L R 1 4 VIDEO IN R AUDIO 5 6 9 HD/DVD IN (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) PC IN R AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) Rear of TV AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) Y (green) PB (blue) PR (red) Audio cable Component video cable Component video (Y, PB, PR) or HDMI connection is capable of 1,920... dots × 1,080 lines. 11 Antenna cable CATV cable Getting Started ✍ This TV is necessary to switch between VHF/UHF and cable. For the best possible picture, make sure you to enjoy high definition and standard definition digital...
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Getting Started Satellite Receiver and Cable/Antenna Rear of TV S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R 1 4 VIDEO IN RGB DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) Y PB PR L AUDIO R AUDIO 5 6 9 HD/DVD IN (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) PC IN L AUDIO R AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) CABLE VHF/UHF S VIDEO VIDEO (yellow) AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) A/V cable CATV cable Antenna cable Satellite receiver Satellite antenna cable S VIDEO cable ✍ If your satellite receiver is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable. 12
Getting Started Satellite Receiver and Cable/Antenna Rear of TV S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R 1 4 VIDEO IN RGB DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) Y PB PR L AUDIO R AUDIO 5 6 9 HD/DVD IN (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) PC IN L AUDIO R AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) CABLE VHF/UHF S VIDEO VIDEO (yellow) AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) A/V cable CATV cable Antenna cable Satellite receiver Satellite antenna cable S VIDEO cable ✍ If your satellite receiver is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable. 12
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Getting Started Getting Started VCR, Cable and Antenna Rear of TV S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R 1 4 VIDEO IN S VIDEO RGB DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) Y PB PR L AUDIO R AUDIO L AUDIO R 5 6 9 HD/DVD IN (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) PC IN AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) VIDEO (yellow) AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) CABLE VHF/UHF Antenna cable VCR Coaxial cable Splitter CATV cable A/V cable Coaxial cable S VIDEO cable ✍ If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable. 13
Getting Started Getting Started VCR, Cable and Antenna Rear of TV S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R 1 4 VIDEO IN S VIDEO RGB DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) Y PB PR L AUDIO R AUDIO L AUDIO R 5 6 9 HD/DVD IN (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) PC IN AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) VIDEO (yellow) AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) CABLE VHF/UHF Antenna cable VCR Coaxial cable Splitter CATV cable A/V cable Coaxial cable S VIDEO cable ✍ If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable. 13
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...-top box, Blu-ray DiscTM Player, DVD player, and A/V receiver. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as video game equipment. ✍ If you have mono equipment, connect its audio output jack to the... HDMI jack, connect the DVI jack to the HDMI IN 8 (with HDMI-to-DVI cable or adapter) jack, and connect the audio jack to the TV's L (MONO) audio input jack.
...-top box, Blu-ray DiscTM Player, DVD player, and A/V receiver. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as video game equipment. ✍ If you have mono equipment, connect its audio output jack to the... HDMI jack, connect the DVI jack to the HDMI IN 8 (with HDMI-to-DVI cable or adapter) jack, and connect the audio jack to the TV's L (MONO) audio input jack.
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...) Connect to a personal computer's video output connector using HD15-HD15 cable (analog RGB, supplied). Note that can use these outputs to listen to your TV's audio through your A/V equipment such as described on your stereo system. See "PC Input Signal Reference Chart" on AUDIO-R the left and right audio...) Connects to the optical audio input of Dolby Laboratories. 15 Note that bears the HDMI logo. ✍ Do not connect a PC to the TV's HDMI input. Can also be necessary to use only an HDMI cable that this is the case, connect the adapter to the computer before connecting...
...) Connect to a personal computer's video output connector using HD15-HD15 cable (analog RGB, supplied). Note that can use these outputs to listen to your TV's audio through your A/V equipment such as described on your stereo system. See "PC Input Signal Reference Chart" on AUDIO-R the left and right audio...) Connects to the optical audio input of Dolby Laboratories. 15 Note that bears the HDMI logo. ✍ Do not connect a PC to the TV's HDMI input. Can also be necessary to use only an HDMI cable that this is the case, connect the adapter to the computer before connecting...
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... the support belt to the stand with cords. 1 Tie firmly 2 1 Thread strong cords or chains (not supplied) through the handle on the type of the TV, and tie firmly. 2 Secure the cords or chains to a stable place, such as a wall or column. 16 In this case, or when the securing ...strength is not enough, use commercial screws 1/8 to 3/16 inches (3 to 4 mm) diameter to fit to the TV stand. Getting Started Installing the TV Preventing the TV from toppling over and causing injury. ✍ The supplied wood screw may not be used depending on the rear side of...
... the support belt to the stand with cords. 1 Tie firmly 2 1 Thread strong cords or chains (not supplied) through the handle on the type of the TV, and tie firmly. 2 Secure the cords or chains to a stable place, such as a wall or column. 16 In this case, or when the securing ...strength is not enough, use commercial screws 1/8 to 3/16 inches (3 to 4 mm) diameter to fit to the TV stand. Getting Started Installing the TV Preventing the TV from toppling over and causing injury. ✍ The supplied wood screw may not be used depending on the rear side of...
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... AC power cord with other connecting cables. Connecting the AC Power Cord 1 Connect the AC power cord (supplied) to the AC IN jack of the TV. 2 Secure the AC plug holder to the AC IN jack until you hear clicking. ✍ When you unplug the AC power cord, drag the holder...
... AC power cord with other connecting cables. Connecting the AC Power Cord 1 Connect the AC power cord (supplied) to the AC IN jack of the TV. 2 Secure the AC plug holder to the AC IN jack until you hear clicking. ✍ When you unplug the AC power cord, drag the holder...
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... away from the TV. 3 Attach the hooks of your convenience to wall- Do not attempt to the instruction guide provided by Sony dealers or licensed contractors. Be sure to keep the TV in a safe place until you put the TV back on the sticker with the TV for your TV. Make sure the... task is required in installing this TV, especially to determine the strength of the ...
... away from the TV. 3 Attach the hooks of your convenience to wall- Do not attempt to the instruction guide provided by Sony dealers or licensed contractors. Be sure to keep the TV in a safe place until you put the TV back on the sticker with the TV for your TV. Make sure the... task is required in installing this TV, especially to determine the strength of the ...
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...the first time after hooking it up. 1 Press to create a list of receivable channels from both VHF/UHF antenna and cable TV channels if both sources are connected. ✍ If you select "No" during Initial Setup, the Initial Setup screen will automatically create... a list of available analog and digital channels. appears. 3 Press V/v to highlight the on the TV. Getting Started Getting Started Setting Up the Channel List - The Initial Setup screen appears. 2 Press V/v to highlight "Yes" then press . Auto Program...
...the first time after hooking it up. 1 Press to create a list of receivable channels from both VHF/UHF antenna and cable TV channels if both sources are connected. ✍ If you select "No" during Initial Setup, the Initial Setup screen will automatically create... a list of available analog and digital channels. appears. 3 Press V/v to highlight the on the TV. Getting Started Getting Started Setting Up the Channel List - The Initial Setup screen appears. 2 Press V/v to highlight "Yes" then press . Auto Program...
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..., 30, 45, 60, 90 or 120) that was selected. You must first press one of these buttons will operate the equipment you want the TV to remain on the batteries to the diagram inside the remote control's battery compartment. , 20 Press ENT to change between the VHF/UHF input and... the CABLE input. The TV alternates between two channels. Press to change channels immediately. Press to cycle through the video inputs. ✍ See page 43 for information on setting ...
..., 30, 45, 60, 90 or 120) that was selected. You must first press one of these buttons will operate the equipment you want the TV to remain on the batteries to the diagram inside the remote control's battery compartment. , 20 Press ENT to change between the VHF/UHF input and... the CABLE input. The TV alternates between two channels. Press to change channels immediately. Press to cycle through the video inputs. ✍ See page 43 for information on setting ...