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... Up the Channel List - Installing the TV 6 Carrying the TV 6 Preparation for Table-Top Stand 6 Preparation for HDMI 25 How to Use TV Guide On Screen 26 Using P&P and...TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area 8 Bundling the Connecting Cables 8 Securing the TV 9 2. Initial Setup 16 Operating the TV Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control 18 When Using the Remote Control 18 TV Controls 18 Remote...Set, Sound, Source, and Setup 4 Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio 4 TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar)..........5 Getting Started 1. Contents Welcome to the World of optional ...
... Up the Channel List - Installing the TV 6 Carrying the TV 6 Preparation for Table-Top Stand 6 Preparation for HDMI 25 How to Use TV Guide On Screen 26 Using P&P and...TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area 8 Bundling the Connecting Cables 8 Securing the TV 9 2. Initial Setup 16 Operating the TV Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control 18 When Using the Remote Control 18 TV Controls 18 Remote...Set, Sound, Source, and Setup 4 Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio 4 TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar)..........5 Getting Started 1. Contents Welcome to the World of optional ...
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...™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is an easy way to access the TV settings 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 also be selected from ...Category Object Bar. • External Inputs: cable, satellite, VCR, DVD players or other options (see page 31 for customization options). • TV Channels: TV Guide On Screen™ and available channels are displayed on your remote control to certain features, settings, and functionalities of Energy.
...™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is an easy way to access the TV settings 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 also be selected from ...Category Object Bar. • External Inputs: cable, satellite, VCR, DVD players or other options (see page 31 for customization options). • TV Channels: TV Guide On Screen™ and available channels are displayed on your remote control to certain features, settings, and functionalities of Energy.
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.... 4. If you have selected in the Language setting is obtained by pressing OPTIONS on the screen to on the TV for digital programs (see a confirmation screen with the Initial Setup. 2 Use the remote control to navigate through the Initial Setup: V/v button: Allows you will apply to run Auto Program. Initial Setup The...
.... 4. If you have selected in the Language setting is obtained by pressing OPTIONS on the screen to on the TV for digital programs (see a confirmation screen with the Initial Setup. 2 Use the remote control to navigate through the Initial Setup: V/v button: Allows you will apply to run Auto Program. Initial Setup The...
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...Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as described on page 37. (Useful for antenna installations.) ~ • 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...42. 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. • Auto Program may be canceled while the channels are being scanned. Press RETURN first, then press either B/b on ...
...Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as described on page 37. (Useful for antenna installations.) ~ • 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...42. 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. • Auto Program may be canceled while the channels are being scanned. Press RETURN first, then press either B/b on ...
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... and make sure that they are blocking the path between the remote control and the IR sensor on your TV. • Fluorescent lamps can interfere with the remote control, reinsert or replace your remote control; TV Controls The buttons located on the top of the remote control. Push to the diagram inside the battery compartment of...
... and make sure that they are blocking the path between the remote control and the IR sensor on your TV. • Fluorescent lamps can interfere with the remote control, reinsert or replace your remote control; TV Controls The buttons located on the top of the remote control. Push to the diagram inside the battery compartment of...
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... details). 4 CC Press to turn on and off . Press again to stop playback. x STOP: Press to exit the Guide. Operating the TV Remote Control Button Description Button Description 1 DISPLAY Press once to exit. The banner will be set for HDMI function (not available on page 26. ...menu, see page 38. 5 FAVORITES Press once to control the connected equipment 6 Sync with channel/program information you want the TV to open the TV Guide On Screen system. For instructions on page 42. 2 2 SLEEP Press repeatedly until Off appears. 5 3 BRAVIA These buttons are watching...
... details). 4 CC Press to turn on and off . Press again to stop playback. x STOP: Press to exit the Guide. Operating the TV Remote Control Button Description Button Description 1 DISPLAY Press once to exit. The banner will be set for HDMI function (not available on page 26. ...menu, see page 38. 5 FAVORITES Press once to control the connected equipment 6 Sync with channel/program information you want the TV to open the TV Guide On Screen system. For instructions on page 42. 2 2 SLEEP Press repeatedly until Off appears. 5 3 BRAVIA These buttons are watching...
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... up in red continuously, this LED will illuminate when the TV is available only for details). If the LED blinks in green when the TV is turned on. 7 SONY Logo Illumination The Sony logo will remain lit even if the TV is activated. Do not put anything near the sensor and the... nearby general area (as shown above), as its function may indicate that the TV needs servicing (see page 42. ~ • Logo Illumination is powered on the back cover). 5 (IR) Infrared Receives IR signals from the remote control. For details, see page 31 (Timer) and page 42 (Picture Off). ...
... up in red continuously, this LED will illuminate when the TV is available only for details). If the LED blinks in green when the TV is turned on. 7 SONY Logo Illumination The Sony logo will remain lit even if the TV is activated. Do not put anything near the sensor and the... nearby general area (as shown above), as its function may indicate that the TV needs servicing (see page 42. ~ • Logo Illumination is powered on the back cover). 5 (IR) Infrared Receives IR signals from the remote control. For details, see page 31 (Timer) and page 42 (Picture Off). ...
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... speakers. • Adjusting the volume and muting of the A/V receiver with the TV's remote control. ~ • The A/V receiver cannot be selected from the CABLE/ ANTENNA and Composite inputs. Background TV is turned on this TV's Control for HDMI The BRAVIA Sync function on . • Automatically switching to ...in the Quick Setup Guide provided with the TV documentation. The TV will turn on your TV that are possible: • Turning on the A/V receiver when the TV is available from the XMB™. 25 For other Sony equipment supporting the Control for HDMI enabled equipment...
... speakers. • Adjusting the volume and muting of the A/V receiver with the TV's remote control. ~ • The A/V receiver cannot be selected from the CABLE/ ANTENNA and Composite inputs. Background TV is turned on this TV's Control for HDMI The BRAVIA Sync function on . • Automatically switching to ...in the Quick Setup Guide provided with the TV documentation. The TV will turn on your TV that are possible: • Turning on the A/V receiver when the TV is available from the XMB™. 25 For other Sony equipment supporting the Control for HDMI enabled equipment...
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... different time slot or jumping to a channel of your choice. If available, it may not be available in the Info Box. The TV Guide will determine the channel or listing hours ahead or back to use this service. The CH+/- Press RETURN while in approximately 5 minutes ...you enter a number. Complete entering the number in the Shortcuts. To Do This ... Press GUIDE to make your TV's remote control to highlight a program. Press V/v to display the TV Guide. The Guide is highlighted. The Panel Menu will appear in some areas. buttons can also press V repeatedly to...
... different time slot or jumping to a channel of your choice. If available, it may not be available in the Info Box. The TV Guide will determine the channel or listing hours ahead or back to use this service. The CH+/- Press RETURN while in approximately 5 minutes ...you enter a number. Complete entering the number in the Shortcuts. To Do This ... Press GUIDE to make your TV's remote control to highlight a program. Press V/v to display the TV Guide. The Guide is highlighted. The Panel Menu will appear in some areas. buttons can also press V repeatedly to...
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...vary depending on pages 20 and 22). Using TV Settings The HOME button allows you to select a channel (see page 26). • You can also select a TV channel using the Manage Inputs feature for your PC. buttons (see remote control section on the situations and conditions applied.... Explanations of TV features. Using TV Settings Product Support Clock/Timers Settings The XMB™ displays the ...
...vary depending on pages 20 and 22). Using TV Settings The HOME button allows you to select a channel (see page 26). • You can also select a TV channel using the Manage Inputs feature for your PC. buttons (see remote control section on the situations and conditions applied.... Explanations of TV features. Using TV Settings Product Support Clock/Timers Settings The XMB™ displays the ...
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...8226; CATV/antenna cable needs to be set to remain on the remote control (see page 19). Timer can also be available until you set. This can be connected directly to the TV and have the TV tune to start the software update. • The Broadcast Download service...allow setting the following: Day of the Week, Time, Duration, Input, Channel, and TV On Volume. TV Settings Descriptions Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Software Update Sony contact information is disabled, the TV Guide On Screen has automatically set the time. Press V/v to choose the new version ...
...8226; CATV/antenna cable needs to be set to remain on the remote control (see page 19). Timer can also be available until you set. This can be connected directly to the TV and have the TV tune to start the software update. • The Broadcast Download service...allow setting the following: Day of the Week, Time, Duration, Input, Channel, and TV On Volume. TV Settings Descriptions Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Software Update Sony contact information is disabled, the TV Guide On Screen has automatically set the time. Press V/v to choose the new version ...
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... 2 Gives the white colors a reddish tint. ~ • The option Warm 1, 2 is not available for Reduction DVDs, Blu-ray and Digital TV channels. 32 Useful for Vivid and Photo-Vivid. Custom Allows you to store your photo album. Gives the white colors a neutral tint. For PC Timings... For enhancing contrast and sharpness. For standard picture settings. Recommended for all inputs can also be accessed by pressing PICTURE on the remote control to enhance the video shown on the Video/Photo Optimizer setting (see page 33) and PC input. Backlight Brightens or darkens...
... 2 Gives the white colors a reddish tint. ~ • The option Warm 1, 2 is not available for Reduction DVDs, Blu-ray and Digital TV channels. 32 Useful for Vivid and Photo-Vivid. Custom Allows you to store your photo album. Gives the white colors a neutral tint. For PC Timings... For enhancing contrast and sharpness. For standard picture settings. Recommended for all inputs can also be accessed by pressing PICTURE on the remote control to enhance the video shown on the Video/Photo Optimizer setting (see page 33) and PC input. Backlight Brightens or darkens...
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... blur. Use this setting when the High and Standard settings result in video artifacts such as ghosting. ~ • Depending on the remote control, then selecting Picture Adjustments settings from the OPTIONS menu. Select for standard use . Game Mode Select On to disable this feature....• The Game Mode can be set the picture settings for video or still image content when Sony optional equipment that supports Video-A mode is important. Video-A The TV will be similar to the HDMI input. Automatically optimizes the backlight and (Advanced contrast. Picture movement ...
... blur. Use this setting when the High and Standard settings result in video artifacts such as ghosting. ~ • Depending on the remote control, then selecting Picture Adjustments settings from the OPTIONS menu. Select for standard use . Game Mode Select On to disable this feature....• The Game Mode can be set the picture settings for video or still image content when Sony optional equipment that supports Video-A mode is important. Video-A The TV will be similar to the HDMI input. Automatically optimizes the backlight and (Advanced contrast. Picture movement ...
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... Audio System Select this option if you can also be accessed by pressing OPTIONS on the remote control. Balance Emphasizes left or right speaker balance. Conversely, if you are disabling the TV speakers. 34 Select High, Low or Off for the amount of a news announcer is ... by pressing OPTIONS on the remote control. Selecting Off will bypass the emphasis. ~ • Only available when in stereo. Stereo For stereo reception when viewing a TV program broadcast in Standard mode. Auto SAP Automatically switches the TV to make the voice clearer. TV Speakers Select to use an...
... Audio System Select this option if you can also be accessed by pressing OPTIONS on the remote control. Balance Emphasizes left or right speaker balance. Conversely, if you are disabling the TV speakers. 34 Select High, Low or Off for the amount of a news announcer is ... by pressing OPTIONS on the remote control. Selecting Off will bypass the emphasis. ~ • Only available when in stereo. Stereo For stereo reception when viewing a TV program broadcast in Standard mode. Auto SAP Automatically switches the TV to make the voice clearer. TV Speakers Select to use an...
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... screen. Full Enlarges the picture horizontally to fill the screen when the original source is what you have no effect on the remote control when an alternate audio stream is 16:9. On Automatically changes Wide Mode setting based upon content. Audio Out Easy control of... to fix the audio output and allow you to adjust the volume with your audio system's remote control. (The TV's remote control's VOL and MUTING buttons have selected in the Language setting, your TV's remote control. ~ • Alternate Audio is available only for digital programs. If the program you...
... screen. Full Enlarges the picture horizontally to fill the screen when the original source is what you have no effect on the remote control when an alternate audio stream is 16:9. On Automatically changes Wide Mode setting based upon content. Audio Out Easy control of... to fix the audio output and allow you to adjust the volume with your audio system's remote control. (The TV's remote control's VOL and MUTING buttons have selected in the Language setting, your TV's remote control. ~ • Alternate Audio is available only for digital programs. If the program you...
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... and 1080/24p, feature is only available when Wide Mode is set to HDMI input. 36 Adjust the Vertical positioning by pressing WIDE on the remote control. • See WIDE button description on screen. ~ • For the PC input Signal Reference Chart, see page 14. Press B/b to... adjust the Horizontal positioning. ~ • Screen Position feature is useful if the TV is connected to game equipment. • Vertical position is available only when Wide Mode is set to Zoom. • For high-definition signals, Vertical and...
... and 1080/24p, feature is only available when Wide Mode is set to HDMI input. 36 Adjust the Vertical positioning by pressing WIDE on the remote control. • See WIDE button description on screen. ~ • For the PC input Signal Reference Chart, see page 14. Press B/b to... adjust the Horizontal positioning. ~ • Screen Position feature is useful if the TV is connected to game equipment. • Vertical position is available only when Wide Mode is set to Zoom. • For high-definition signals, Vertical and...
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... etc.). To show or hide. 2 Press to scroll through the channel numbers. Select to set it. Press to add digital channels. Using TV Settings 37 Press b to move to scroll through the channels until you run Auto Program after changing the Signal Type setting. Assigns labels (such... as station call letters) to channel numbers. 1 Press V/v to start Auto Program. Automatically sets the channel list in the TV channel list on the remote control. Channel scanning will display the number of channels found. 3 Press RETURN to show or hide channels when you surf with ...
... etc.). To show or hide. 2 Press to scroll through the channel numbers. Select to set it. Press to add digital channels. Using TV Settings 37 Press b to move to scroll through the channels until you run Auto Program after changing the Signal Type setting. Assigns labels (such... as station call letters) to channel numbers. 1 Press V/v to start Auto Program. Automatically sets the channel list in the TV channel list on the remote control. Channel scanning will display the number of channels found. 3 Press RETURN to show or hide channels when you surf with ...
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... feature allows you to view Closed Captions (CC). "Password set" message will appear on the TV. Select the country name of a program. (Should be turned On, Off or On with...Opacity. ~ • Closed Captions (CC) can change your password, see "Lost password" on the remote control. CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings CC Display This option allows you to block programs according to...For the basic analog (EIA-608) closed caption options). Password Country Use 0-9 button on page 40. 38 If you must re-enter it again to enter a four-digit password. Display Options ...
... feature allows you to view Closed Captions (CC). "Password set" message will appear on the TV. Select the country name of a program. (Should be turned On, Off or On with...Opacity. ~ • Closed Captions (CC) can change your password, see "Lost password" on the remote control. CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings CC Display This option allows you to block programs according to...For the basic analog (EIA-608) closed caption options). Password Country Use 0-9 button on page 40. 38 If you must re-enter it again to enter a four-digit password. Display Options ...
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...To assign your own label to the input, press b to highlight the label option, then press V/v to choose a name of your connected equipment with your TV remote control. • Some equipment with connected icon will display this function. Channel Tuning Keys This setting controls how the.... With the Auto option, the input with Control for HDMI function. Enabled Select to allow the TV to exit from the XMB™. 1 Press V/v to highlight your TV to communicate with other Sony equipment equipped with Control for HDMI function to the Menu, Options and Content List of the equipment ...
...To assign your own label to the input, press b to highlight the label option, then press V/v to choose a name of your connected equipment with your TV remote control. • Some equipment with connected icon will display this function. Channel Tuning Keys This setting controls how the.... With the Auto option, the input with Control for HDMI function. Enabled Select to allow the TV to exit from the XMB™. 1 Press V/v to highlight your TV to communicate with other Sony equipment equipped with Control for HDMI function to the Menu, Options and Content List of the equipment ...
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...Enables the automatic picture (screen) brightness control. PC Power Management Select On to have the TV automatically enter standby mode when there is pressed. The STANDBY LED on the remote control is no signal input for KDL-W series. Home Menu Scrolling Adjust the navigation speed ...Adjustments, Sound Adjustments, and Parental Lock will not be affected by adjusting the backlight brightness. Logo Illumination Select On to illuminate the SONY logo on the front panel or select Off to disable this function. Mode 1 Select to scroll slowly with V/v buttons. Power Saving...
...Enables the automatic picture (screen) brightness control. PC Power Management Select On to have the TV automatically enter standby mode when there is pressed. The STANDBY LED on the remote control is no signal input for KDL-W series. Home Menu Scrolling Adjust the navigation speed ...Adjustments, Sound Adjustments, and Parental Lock will not be affected by adjusting the backlight brightness. Logo Illumination Select On to illuminate the SONY logo on the front panel or select Off to disable this function. Mode 1 Select to scroll slowly with V/v buttons. Power Saving...