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... TV Guide On Screen system and cannot guarantee service availability in the spaces provided below 41°F (5°C). TV Guide, Picture/Sound, Light Sensor, Power Savings) can be liable for any way liable for the 40, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-XBR9 series models with screen size measured diagonally. 2 Model Name Serial No. and other data in connection with an extension cord, receptacle or other related marks are trademarks of the Digital Living Network...
... TV Guide On Screen system and cannot guarantee service availability in the spaces provided below 41°F (5°C). TV Guide, Picture/Sound, Light Sensor, Power Savings) can be liable for any way liable for the 40, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-XBR9 series models with screen size measured diagonally. 2 Model Name Serial No. and other data in connection with an extension cord, receptacle or other related marks are trademarks of the Digital Living Network...
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... Getting Started Setting Up Your TV 6 Using a Wall-Mount Bracket 7 Locating Inputs and Outputs 8 Connecting the TV 10 Connecting Internet & DLNA Certified™ Networks 13 Connecting Other Equipment 14 Bundling the Connecting Cables 15 Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area 15 Securing the TV 16 Running Initial Setup 18 Operating the TV Using the Remote Control 19 Remote Control Button Description 20 TV Controls and Indicators 23 Programming the Remote Control 24 Manufacturer's Code List 25 Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control 27 Remote Control Backlight...
... Getting Started Setting Up Your TV 6 Using a Wall-Mount Bracket 7 Locating Inputs and Outputs 8 Connecting the TV 10 Connecting Internet & DLNA Certified™ Networks 13 Connecting Other Equipment 14 Bundling the Connecting Cables 15 Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area 15 Securing the TV 16 Running Initial Setup 18 Operating the TV Using the Remote Control 19 Remote Control Button Description 20 TV Controls and Indicators 23 Programming the Remote Control 24 Manufacturer's Code List 25 Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control 27 Remote Control Backlight...
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... Screen® provides TV programming information (page 38). ➢ TV Home Menu: XMBTM (XrossMediaBar) TV menu provides you to TV settings, photo, music, video, TV channel listings, and more from the Internet to access photo, music, and video files from DLNA CertifiedTM networked equipment or Sony USB equipment. Displayed here is Widgets (page 35). ➢ Digital Media Accessibility: Use the Photo, Music, and Video Category icons to your favorite BRAVIA Internet Video and Widgets items, Photo, Music, Video content, TV channels, External Inputs...
... Screen® provides TV programming information (page 38). ➢ TV Home Menu: XMBTM (XrossMediaBar) TV menu provides you to TV settings, photo, music, video, TV channel listings, and more from the Internet to access photo, music, and video files from DLNA CertifiedTM networked equipment or Sony USB equipment. Displayed here is Widgets (page 35). ➢ Digital Media Accessibility: Use the Photo, Music, and Video Category icons to your favorite BRAVIA Internet Video and Widgets items, Photo, Music, Video content, TV channels, External Inputs...
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... need to attach the Table-Top Stand. The designated Sony wall-mount bracket model and TV stand model name(s) are available under the "Other Information" section of people; For details on . • Read the supplied Safety Booklet for the attachment instructions taped to a wall. You will need a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied screws to complete the task. Should this occur, allow moisture to evaporate completely before powering the TV...
... need to attach the Table-Top Stand. The designated Sony wall-mount bracket model and TV stand model name(s) are available under the "Other Information" section of people; For details on . • Read the supplied Safety Booklet for the attachment instructions taped to a wall. You will need a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied screws to complete the task. Should this occur, allow moisture to evaporate completely before powering the TV...
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... of the wall for withstanding the TV's weight. • Be sure to use the screws supplied with the Wall-Mount Bracket when attaching the mounting hooks to the TV set • Be sure to store the unused screws and Table-Top Stand in a safe place until you are ready to a wall, remove the Table-Top Stand. Prepare the TV for your TV model. If you are mounting the 52 inch model to attach the Table-Top Stand. Sony strongly...
... of the wall for withstanding the TV's weight. • Be sure to use the screws supplied with the Wall-Mount Bracket when attaching the mounting hooks to the TV set • Be sure to store the unused screws and Table-Top Stand in a safe place until you are ready to a wall, remove the Table-Top Stand. Prepare the TV for your TV model. If you are mounting the 52 inch model to attach the Table-Top Stand. Sony strongly...
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Locating Inputs and Outputs 12 Rear Panel VIDEO IN VIDEO Y LAN PB PR DIGITAL AUDIO OUT L AUDIO R 1 2 AUDIO COMPONENT IN AUDIO OUT (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) (VAR/FIX) (OPTICAL) 7 IN 1 L AUDIO R 3 45 6 CABLE / ANTENNA 8 Side Panel PC IN RGB 9 AUDIO 2 0 IN IN 3 IN 4 S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R 2 VIDEO IN 6 qa • An HDMI or Component video (YPBPR) connection is available only with HDMI connection. The 1080/24p video format is required to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p video formats. This TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of...
Locating Inputs and Outputs 12 Rear Panel VIDEO IN VIDEO Y LAN PB PR DIGITAL AUDIO OUT L AUDIO R 1 2 AUDIO COMPONENT IN AUDIO OUT (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) (VAR/FIX) (OPTICAL) 7 IN 1 L AUDIO R 3 45 6 CABLE / ANTENNA 8 Side Panel PC IN RGB 9 AUDIO 2 0 IN IN 3 IN 4 S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R 2 VIDEO IN 6 qa • An HDMI or Component video (YPBPR) connection is available only with HDMI connection. The 1080/24p video format is required to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p video formats. This TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of...
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...L-AUDIO-R This input port can use only an HDMI cable that connects to the computer before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable. Dolby and the double-D symbol are connected, S VIDEO signal has priority. To manually set -top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. Audio connection is used as composite video input (VIDEO 1) or as a set the input type, press HOME, select Settings, then Channels & Inputs, then select Video/Component 1 Selection. 4 COMPONENT Component video provides better picture quality than the S Video and composite IN 2 video. L (MONO)- By default, this TV...
...L-AUDIO-R This input port can use only an HDMI cable that connects to the computer before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable. Dolby and the double-D symbol are connected, S VIDEO signal has priority. To manually set -top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. Audio connection is used as composite video input (VIDEO 1) or as a set the input type, press HOME, select Settings, then Channels & Inputs, then select Video/Component 1 Selection. 4 COMPONENT Component video provides better picture quality than the S Video and composite IN 2 video. L (MONO)- By default, this TV...
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... the best picture quality, it is connected to the TV and no signal has been output from your PC by connecting an HD15-HD15 cable connection as a video timing and not PC timing. Shown with a DVI or HDMI output. (Refer to the supplied Quick Setup Guide.) Side panel PC IN RGB HD15-HD15 cable (analog RGB) AUDIO 2 Audio cable IN (stereo mini plugs) IN 3 IN 4 S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R 2 VIDEO IN PC Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the TV, set...
... the best picture quality, it is connected to the TV and no signal has been output from your PC by connecting an HD15-HD15 cable connection as a video timing and not PC timing. Shown with a DVI or HDMI output. (Refer to the supplied Quick Setup Guide.) Side panel PC IN RGB HD15-HD15 cable (analog RGB) AUDIO 2 Audio cable IN (stereo mini plugs) IN 3 IN 4 S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R 2 VIDEO IN PC Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the TV, set...
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... a cable box or satellite receiver and do not wish to the Quick Setup Guide and the online Reference Book for digital programs (see the online Reference Book). • To complete Network Setup at a later time (optional). Home mode sets the TV display to the online Reference Book for available channels and enable the TV Guide On Screen® feature. Refer to settings optimized for the on TV Guide On Screen, see page 13). Follow the instructions on...
... a cable box or satellite receiver and do not wish to the Quick Setup Guide and the online Reference Book for digital programs (see the online Reference Book). • To complete Network Setup at a later time (optional). Home mode sets the TV display to the online Reference Book for available channels and enable the TV Guide On Screen® feature. Refer to settings optimized for the on TV Guide On Screen, see page 13). Follow the instructions on...
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... remote control buttons. You must be programmed to play a program in fast forward mode. When the TV FUNCTION button is not selected). X PAUSE: Press to display information about the channel/program/input you are viewing. Remote Control Button Description 1 2 3 4 DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SCENE CC WIDE VIDEO WIDGETS BRAVIA INTERNET VOL MUTING CH JUMP REC RECPAUSE RECSTOP BD/DVD TOP MENU MENU F1 F2 YELLOW BLUE RED GREEN...
... remote control buttons. You must be programmed to play a program in fast forward mode. When the TV FUNCTION button is not selected). X PAUSE: Press to display information about the channel/program/input you are viewing. Remote Control Button Description 1 2 3 4 DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SCENE CC WIDE VIDEO WIDGETS BRAVIA INTERNET VOL MUTING CH JUMP REC RECPAUSE RECSTOP BD/DVD TOP MENU MENU F1 F2 YELLOW BLUE RED GREEN...
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DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SCENE CC WIDE VIDEO WIDGETS BRAVIA INTERNET Button ws CC wd BRAVIA INTERNET WIDGETS wf INPUT wg V/v/B/b ws wd wh OPTIONS wf wg wj JUMP wh Description Press to turn Closed Captions (CC) on the screen, press again to remove the Widgets from the screen (see page 27 "Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control". 22...
DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SCENE CC WIDE VIDEO WIDGETS BRAVIA INTERNET Button ws CC wd BRAVIA INTERNET WIDGETS wf INPUT wg V/v/B/b ws wd wh OPTIONS wf wg wj JUMP wh Description Press to turn Closed Captions (CC) on the screen, press again to remove the Widgets from the screen (see page 27 "Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control". 22...
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.../or blinks in red continuously, this may interfere with remote control operation. TV Controls and Indicators POWER 6 CHANNEL 7 Operating the TV VOLUME 1 PIC OFF / TIMER HD SIGNAL POWER/STANDBY 8 INPUT 9 2 3 4 HOME q; 5 Item 1 Speaker 2 PIC OFF/ TIMER 3 HD SIGNAL 4 POWER/ STANDBY 5 Light Sensor (IR) Infrared Receiver 6 POWER 7 - Press to access TV Settings and other media and network related content. 23 In the MENU screen, these buttons serve as it may indicate that the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on and off the TV. Press to display TV Home...
.../or blinks in red continuously, this may interfere with remote control operation. TV Controls and Indicators POWER 6 CHANNEL 7 Operating the TV VOLUME 1 PIC OFF / TIMER HD SIGNAL POWER/STANDBY 8 INPUT 9 2 3 4 HOME q; 5 Item 1 Speaker 2 PIC OFF/ TIMER 3 HD SIGNAL 4 POWER/ STANDBY 5 Light Sensor (IR) Infrared Receiver 6 POWER 7 - Press to access TV Settings and other media and network related content. 23 In the MENU screen, these buttons serve as it may indicate that the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on and off the TV. Press to display TV Home...
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... more information on your photo, music, and video files from this icon. Sound for adjusting picture and display settings. External Inputs Highlight the External Inputs icon to the TV channel list. Settings The Settings icon contains all of the channels list from Internet content providers, DLNA Certified media servers, and Sony USB Music connected equipment. Video The TV icon provides you access to select your connected home equipment inputs when watching a movie, playing a game, recording a program, or working on this icon.
... more information on your photo, music, and video files from this icon. Sound for adjusting picture and display settings. External Inputs Highlight the External Inputs icon to the TV channel list. Settings The Settings icon contains all of the channels list from Internet content providers, DLNA Certified media servers, and Sony USB Music connected equipment. Video The TV icon provides you access to select your connected home equipment inputs when watching a movie, playing a game, recording a program, or working on this icon.
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... the Photo, Music, Video, and Network icons on the appropriate TV or Movie Rating. Press V/v/B/b to navigate and to open the Internet content provider's service. Press the corresponding buttons to see more information on the highlighted video. • The Parental Lock function set on the TV blocks video content based on the XMB™. press OPTIONS to view more categories. • Press DISPLAY to control playback.
... the Photo, Music, Video, and Network icons on the appropriate TV or Movie Rating. Press V/v/B/b to navigate and to open the Internet content provider's service. Press the corresponding buttons to see more information on the highlighted video. • The Parental Lock function set on the TV blocks video content based on the XMB™. press OPTIONS to view more categories. • Press DISPLAY to control playback.
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... to set up Guide settings or profiles: Guide Information Screen, Guide Settings, Profile Settings, Reset Guide, Edit Channels, Update TV Listings, Select Channel Lineup. Exploring the XMB™ and TV Features Ads Provides advertisements from the Settings on how to customize the Guide or create personal profiles. 39 see page 46. • Refer to the online Reference Book for Program Information Source then select the Broadcaster option. • Enabling the TV Guide On Screen feature...
... to set up Guide settings or profiles: Guide Information Screen, Guide Settings, Profile Settings, Reset Guide, Edit Channels, Update TV Listings, Select Channel Lineup. Exploring the XMB™ and TV Features Ads Provides advertisements from the Settings on how to customize the Guide or create personal profiles. 39 see page 46. • Refer to the online Reference Book for Program Information Source then select the Broadcaster option. • Enabling the TV Guide On Screen feature...
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... highlight the video input (Video/Component 1, Video 2, Component 2, HDMI 1-4) to which you want to assign a label, press to select the input of your External Inputs for instructions. 40 The TV will display the current channel or input using the selected Background TV theme. How to select the video source. Inputs Press INPUT to display the Input menu and toggle through the External Inputs to Label an Input 1 From the Settings icon on the XMB™, select Channels & Inputs. You can...
... highlight the video input (Video/Component 1, Video 2, Component 2, HDMI 1-4) to which you want to assign a label, press to select the input of your External Inputs for instructions. 40 The TV will display the current channel or input using the selected Background TV theme. How to select the video source. Inputs Press INPUT to display the Input menu and toggle through the External Inputs to Label an Input 1 From the Settings icon on the XMB™, select Channels & Inputs. You can...
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... operating instructions. To setup the TV's Control for HDMI: 1 Select Channels & Inputs on the head of the HDMI cable with the TV's remote control. 43 To connect Sony equipment with SYNC MENU buttons, see page 20. Available options using Control for HDMI The following additional operations are turned on the label of the A/V receiver with the triangle on by One-Touch-Play. • Possible operations with Control for HDMI Use an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo for connection. When a Sony A/V receiver with BRAVIA...
... operating instructions. To setup the TV's Control for HDMI: 1 Select Channels & Inputs on the head of the HDMI cable with the TV's remote control. 43 To connect Sony equipment with SYNC MENU buttons, see page 20. Available options using Control for HDMI The following additional operations are turned on the label of the A/V receiver with the triangle on by One-Touch-Play. • Possible operations with Control for HDMI Use an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo for connection. When a Sony A/V receiver with BRAVIA...
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...; An object or fluorescent light may have accidentally pressed the MUTING button on troubleshooting. press MUTING again or press VOL + to deactivate muting. • The remote control may be installed incorrectly or may be removed with a cloth slightly moistened with picture and sound quality are related to improper cable connection; Troubleshooting Many problems with a solution of your password, enter the master password: 4357. If you...
...; An object or fluorescent light may have accidentally pressed the MUTING button on troubleshooting. press MUTING again or press VOL + to deactivate muting. • The remote control may be installed incorrectly or may be removed with a cloth slightly moistened with picture and sound quality are related to improper cable connection; Troubleshooting Many problems with a solution of your password, enter the master password: 4357. If you...
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...37.9 45.4 57.1 Supplied accessories Remote control RM-YD029 (1) / AC power cord (1) / Size AA batteries (2) / Cable clamper (1 attached to the Table-Top Stand) / Operating Instruction Manual (1) / Quick Setup Guide (1) / Warranty Card (1) / Safety and Regulatory Booklet (1) / Attaching the Table-Top Stand (1) / Screws (4) (except KDL-52XBR9) Optional accessories Connecting cables / Support Belt Kit / Wall-Mount Bracket: see page 45 * Download Acquisition Mode (DAM) is used for software updates and/or collecting data for RF inputs S VIDEO (4-pin mini DIN) (VIDEO 2 only): Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75...
...37.9 45.4 57.1 Supplied accessories Remote control RM-YD029 (1) / AC power cord (1) / Size AA batteries (2) / Cable clamper (1 attached to the Table-Top Stand) / Operating Instruction Manual (1) / Quick Setup Guide (1) / Warranty Card (1) / Safety and Regulatory Booklet (1) / Attaching the Table-Top Stand (1) / Screws (4) (except KDL-52XBR9) Optional accessories Connecting cables / Support Belt Kit / Wall-Mount Bracket: see page 45 * Download Acquisition Mode (DAM) is used for software updates and/or collecting data for RF inputs S VIDEO (4-pin mini DIN) (VIDEO 2 only): Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75...
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...TIMER LED 23 POWER button 21, 23 POWER/STANDBY LED 23 Programming the Remote Control 24 R RETURN button 21 S S VIDEO jack 8, 9 SCENE button 21 Speaker 23 T Troubleshooting 44 U USB 8, 9 V VIDEO/AUDIO (L/R) jacks, described 8, 9 VOL +/- button 21, 23 W WIDE button 21 Y YELLOW, BLUE, RED, GREEN buttons 21 47 Other Information Index 0-9 buttons 21 A AUDIO OUT jack, described 8, 9 Auto Program 18 B Background TV 40 BD/DVD MENU button 21 BD/DVD TOP MENU button 21 BRAVIA INTERNET VIDEO button 21 BRAVIA INTERNET WIDGETS button 22 BRAVIA Sync buttons 20 C CABLE/ANTENNA input, described 8, 9 CC button...
...TIMER LED 23 POWER button 21, 23 POWER/STANDBY LED 23 Programming the Remote Control 24 R RETURN button 21 S S VIDEO jack 8, 9 SCENE button 21 Speaker 23 T Troubleshooting 44 U USB 8, 9 V VIDEO/AUDIO (L/R) jacks, described 8, 9 VOL +/- button 21, 23 W WIDE button 21 Y YELLOW, BLUE, RED, GREEN buttons 21 47 Other Information Index 0-9 buttons 21 A AUDIO OUT jack, described 8, 9 Auto Program 18 B Background TV 40 BD/DVD MENU button 21 BD/DVD TOP MENU button 21 BRAVIA INTERNET VIDEO button 21 BRAVIA INTERNET WIDGETS button 22 BRAVIA Sync buttons 20 C CABLE/ANTENNA input, described 8, 9 CC button...
