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... Setting Up the Channel List - Initial Setup 20 Basic Operations Remote Control ...21 Programming the Remote Control 25 Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control 27 TV Controls...30 Using the Menus Overview of TM 11 Connecting the TV ...11 Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System 11 Cable Box... World of MENU ...31 Picture Settings...33 Sound Settings...35 Screen Settings ...37 Channel Settings...39 Parental Lock Settings 40 Setup Settings ...43 PC Settings ...46 Other Information Troubleshooting...48 PC Input Signal Reference Chart 51 Specifications ...52 Index ...53 9
... Setting Up the Channel List - Initial Setup 20 Basic Operations Remote Control ...21 Programming the Remote Control 25 Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control 27 TV Controls...30 Using the Menus Overview of TM 11 Connecting the TV ...11 Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System 11 Cable Box... World of MENU ...31 Picture Settings...33 Sound Settings...35 Screen Settings ...37 Channel Settings...39 Parental Lock Settings 40 Setup Settings ...43 PC Settings ...46 Other Information Troubleshooting...48 PC Input Signal Reference Chart 51 Specifications ...52 Index ...53 9
Operating Instructions
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... a cable box. ❑ You do not intend to hook up . ✍ Press ANT to your TV. Viewing all channels, and ❑ You do not intend to hook up the TV remote control, see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 25. ✍ Press SAT/CABLE to begin operating the cable box with the... remote control (see page 27). Use this hookup if ❑ Your cable company scrambles some channels, ...
... a cable box. ❑ You do not intend to hook up . ✍ Press ANT to your TV. Viewing all channels, and ❑ You do not intend to hook up the TV remote control, see "Programming the Remote Control" on page 25. ✍ Press SAT/CABLE to begin operating the cable box with the... remote control (see page 27). Use this hookup if ❑ Your cable company scrambles some channels, ...
Operating Instructions
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... video inputs. ✍ See page 43 for information on the batteries to the diagram inside the remote control's battery compartment. , (Continued) 21 Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the TV. ✍ Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the e and E... the time in minutes (Off, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90 or 120) that was selected. See page 25 for programming the remote control. Basic Operations Basic Operations Remote Control Button 1 TV/VIDEO 2 SLEEP 3 FUNCTION Buttons 4 0 - 9, ENT 5 6 JUMP 7 ANT 8 SURROUND 9 SOUND Description Press repeatedly to cycle ...
... video inputs. ✍ See page 43 for information on the batteries to the diagram inside the remote control's battery compartment. , (Continued) 21 Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the TV. ✍ Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the e and E... the time in minutes (Off, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90 or 120) that was selected. See page 25 for programming the remote control. Basic Operations Basic Operations Remote Control Button 1 TV/VIDEO 2 SLEEP 3 FUNCTION Buttons 4 0 - 9, ENT 5 6 JUMP 7 ANT 8 SURROUND 9 SOUND Description Press repeatedly to cycle ...
Operating Instructions
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.../VCR Record Buttons qj BD/DVD TOP MENU qk BD/DVD MENU ql POWER w; Press to record. Press once to replay the current program for Sony DVD recorders with the visual search function. X REC PAUSE: Press to adjust the volume. REPLAY: Press to display a frozen image of the connected ... Buttons qd VISUAL SEARCH qf MUTING qg VOL +/- Press to display the top menu of the live TV when playing back a recorded program. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with Your Remote Control" on BD (Blu-ray Disc)/DVD or DVR/VCR, these buttons operate the video equipment you...
.../VCR Record Buttons qj BD/DVD TOP MENU qk BD/DVD MENU ql POWER w; Press to record. Press once to replay the current program for Sony DVD recorders with the visual search function. X REC PAUSE: Press to adjust the volume. REPLAY: Press to display a frozen image of the connected ... Buttons qd VISUAL SEARCH qf MUTING qg VOL +/- Press to display the top menu of the live TV when playing back a recorded program. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with Your Remote Control" on BD (Blu-ray Disc)/DVD or DVR/VCR, these buttons operate the video equipment you...
Operating Instructions
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...the Screen settings. See "Overview of connected components. Press to display the Tools menu that is set, see "Using Other Equipment with TV functions and settings. Press to scan through the Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. Press repeatedly to step through ...select the function of MENU" on page 33. Press V/v/B/b to move the on the input signal. Press to display the MENU with Your Remote Control" on screen display) will turn off immediately. Changing the Wide Screen Mode 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source Standard definition source High...
...the Screen settings. See "Overview of connected components. Press to display the Tools menu that is set, see "Using Other Equipment with TV functions and settings. Press to scan through the Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. Press repeatedly to step through ...select the function of MENU" on page 33. Press V/v/B/b to move the on the input signal. Press to display the MENU with Your Remote Control" on screen display) will turn off immediately. Changing the Wide Screen Mode 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source Standard definition source High...
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..., then the programming is complete. If you can still program any of the label. Find the three-digit code for your TV's remote control to operate Sony brand video equipment. When the programming is correct, the selected FUNCTION button blinks twice, and when not, blinks five times. ✍ While , BD/DVD and... can program with the BD/DVD or DVR/VCR or even the , SAT/CABLE but remember which button you want to operate your TV remote control, you can be able to program your remote control to operate with your VCR. If you have a DVD/VCR combo that you have programmed for your...
..., then the programming is complete. If you can still program any of the label. Find the three-digit code for your TV's remote control to operate Sony brand video equipment. When the programming is correct, the selected FUNCTION button blinks twice, and when not, blinks five times. ✍ While , BD/DVD and... can program with the BD/DVD or DVR/VCR or even the , SAT/CABLE but remember which button you want to operate your TV remote control, you can be able to program your remote control to operate with your VCR. If you have a DVD/VCR combo that you have programmed for your...
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... to operate the DVD BD/DVD (FUNCTION) Turn on the screen for your TV, first turn to your connected equipment. Press ... In that case, operate by the remote control supplied with Your Remote Control To operate other equipment connected to page 26 and program the necessary code. Operating a Cable Box To Do This...
... to operate the DVD BD/DVD (FUNCTION) Turn on the screen for your TV, first turn to your connected equipment. Press ... In that case, operate by the remote control supplied with Your Remote Control To operate other equipment connected to page 26 and program the necessary code. Operating a Cable Box To Do This...
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...Search the picture forward or backward M or m during tape playback) . > TV/VIDEO 28 or 0-9, ENT (using tuner) CH +/- (during playback Move ... Operations Operating a Blu-ray Disc Player (BD) To Do This ... Activate the remote control to Step through different tracks of the disc fast forward the disc when pressed ...b VOL +/-, MUTING To Do This ... Press ... Press ... Activate the remote control to operate the DVD/VCR DVR/VCR (FUNCTION) Turn on /off Play... V v B b, To Do This ... Press ... Activate the remote control to operate the Blu-ray Disc Player BD/DVD (FUNCTION) ...
...Search the picture forward or backward M or m during tape playback) . > TV/VIDEO 28 or 0-9, ENT (using tuner) CH +/- (during playback Move ... Operations Operating a Blu-ray Disc Player (BD) To Do This ... Activate the remote control to Step through different tracks of the disc fast forward the disc when pressed ...b VOL +/-, MUTING To Do This ... Press ... Press ... Activate the remote control to operate the DVD/VCR DVR/VCR (FUNCTION) Turn on /off Play... V v B b, To Do This ... Press ... Activate the remote control to operate the Blu-ray Disc Player BD/DVD (FUNCTION) ...
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... programs REPLAY Slow mode m/m (press lightly) Jump forward while viewing recorded programs Basic Operations To Do This ... Activate the remote control to the next available chapter Stop Pause Record Record stop Record pause Specify the previous chapter/track Specify the next chapter/... the disc menu or top menu INPUT SELECT Press ... z x X . > BD/DVD MENU or TOP MENU TV/VIDEO To Do This ... VOL +/-, MUTING F1 To Do This ... Activate the remote control to AV receiver Press ... Press ... Press ... Press ... Basic Operations Operating a HDD/DVD Combo Unit To ...
... programs REPLAY Slow mode m/m (press lightly) Jump forward while viewing recorded programs Basic Operations To Do This ... Activate the remote control to the next available chapter Stop Pause Record Record stop Record pause Specify the previous chapter/track Specify the next chapter/... the disc menu or top menu INPUT SELECT Press ... z x X . > BD/DVD MENU or TOP MENU TV/VIDEO To Do This ... VOL +/-, MUTING F1 To Do This ... Activate the remote control to AV receiver Press ... Press ... Press ... Press ... Basic Operations Operating a HDD/DVD Combo Unit To ...
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...; The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot. Use it as its function may indicate the TV needs servicing (see "Overview of MENU" on . 9 (IR) Infrared Receiver/Light Sensor Receives IR signals from the remote control. In the MENU screen, this LED will not appear. For details, see page 43....Do not put anything near the sensor, as a reference when operating the TV. 30 In the MENU screen, these buttons serve as left/right buttons. 4 TV/VIDEO Press to display MENU with TV functions and settings (see contacting Sony information on page 2). 8 POWER LED Lights up in orange when the ...
...; The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot. Use it as its function may indicate the TV needs servicing (see "Overview of MENU" on . 9 (IR) Infrared Receiver/Light Sensor Receives IR signals from the remote control. In the MENU screen, this LED will not appear. For details, see page 43....Do not put anything near the sensor, as a reference when operating the TV. 30 In the MENU screen, these buttons serve as left/right buttons. 4 TV/VIDEO Press to display MENU with TV functions and settings (see contacting Sony information on page 2). 8 POWER LED Lights up in orange when the ...
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... Video Labels ✍ To display the PC settings, select Video 9 in the Setup settings (see page 43). 1 Highlight External Inputs on the remote. For more information about PC settings, see page 46. Press MENU to exit. ✍ A dot appears next to highlight the desired external input... connected PC, the menu only shows PC settings. You can select from basic TV functions: External Inputs, Favorites, Cable, Antenna and Settings. Using the Menus RETURN Using the Menus Overview of remote control button presses. When you press the MENU button, you select the external...
... Video Labels ✍ To display the PC settings, select Video 9 in the Setup settings (see page 43). 1 Highlight External Inputs on the remote. For more information about PC settings, see page 46. Press MENU to exit. ✍ A dot appears next to highlight the desired external input... connected PC, the menu only shows PC settings. You can select from basic TV functions: External Inputs, Favorites, Cable, Antenna and Settings. Using the Menus RETURN Using the Menus Overview of remote control button presses. When you press the MENU button, you select the external...
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...to synchronize the video and audio from your external audio receiver and speakers. ✍ When you connect the headphones, the TV speakers are tuned to may be controlled by the TV's remote control. Variable The audio output from your audio system. Select 1, 2 or 3 to adjust the volume (and other ... alternate audio streams. The program you are disabled. Fixed The audio output of the TV. Select Off (default value) to turn off the TV speakers and listen to DIGITAL OUT of the TV is not broadcast with alternate audio streams. On Select to make adjustments to audio and...
...to synchronize the video and audio from your external audio receiver and speakers. ✍ When you connect the headphones, the TV speakers are tuned to may be controlled by the TV's remote control. Variable The audio output from your audio system. Select 1, 2 or 3 to adjust the volume (and other ... alternate audio streams. The program you are disabled. Fixed The audio output of the TV. Select Off (default value) to turn off the TV speakers and listen to DIGITAL OUT of the TV is not broadcast with alternate audio streams. On Select to make adjustments to audio and...
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...to enlarge the original picture without distorting the aspect ratio. ✍ You can switch the Wide Mode settings by pressing the WIDE button on the remote control. Off Select to fill the 16:9 screen, keeping the original image as much as possible. Full On Off Normal 0 0 0 Option Wide... Through Settings" Exit: MENU (see page 24. ✍ You can set up a Wide Mode (Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom) independently for the TV input and for the current program. When the original source is 4:3 (standard definition source). Choose a screen mode from the Wide Mode option. (Continued) 37...
...to enlarge the original picture without distorting the aspect ratio. ✍ You can switch the Wide Mode settings by pressing the WIDE button on the remote control. Off Select to fill the 16:9 screen, keeping the original image as much as possible. Full On Off Normal 0 0 0 Option Wide... Through Settings" Exit: MENU (see page 24. ✍ You can set up a Wide Mode (Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom) independently for the TV input and for the current program. When the original source is 4:3 (standard definition source). Choose a screen mode from the Wide Mode option. (Continued) 37...
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..., PG-13 Canada: 14+, 13 ans+, TV-14 Custom... Adult Maximum ratings permitted are blocked from viewing. Select to enter a four-digit password. Select to block programs based on the remote control to set more specific ratings, select Custom. Use 0-9 on downloadable ratings. Adult Custom... To set ratings manually. Custom... in U.S.A. Off... Menus Parental Lock Settings Antenna Parental Lock Enter password Password Exit: MENU To display the Parental Lock settings, see "Navigating Through Settings" (see page 41). 40
..., PG-13 Canada: 14+, 13 ans+, TV-14 Custom... Adult Maximum ratings permitted are blocked from viewing. Select to enter a four-digit password. Select to block programs based on the remote control to set more specific ratings, select Custom. Use 0-9 on downloadable ratings. Adult Custom... To set ratings manually. Custom... in U.S.A. Off... Menus Parental Lock Settings Antenna Parental Lock Enter password Password Exit: MENU To display the Parental Lock settings, see "Navigating Through Settings" (see page 41). 40
Operating Instructions
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...antenna cable away from some video sources. ❑ Check the connection between the optional video equipment and the TV. ❑ Press TV/VIDEO on the remote control (page 21). ❑ Press MENU on the remote control. Adjust the Picture Mode options in the PC Settings (page 47). screen. ❑ Check if.... ❑ Check Power Management in the Picture settings (page 33). No picture. ❑ Check Power Saving settings (page 44). Select your Sony TV, please visit our website or call one channel. ❑ Perform Auto Program to select the desired picture mode (page 24).
...antenna cable away from some video sources. ❑ Check the connection between the optional video equipment and the TV. ❑ Press TV/VIDEO on the remote control (page 21). ❑ Press MENU on the remote control. Adjust the Picture Mode options in the PC Settings (page 47). screen. ❑ Check if.... ❑ Check Power Management in the Picture settings (page 33). No picture. ❑ Check Power Saving settings (page 44). Select your Sony TV, please visit our website or call one channel. ❑ Perform Auto Program to select the desired picture mode (page 24).
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... DVDs may need to other than usual, or cause artifacts (small blocks or detail, especially during fast-motion dots, pixelations) to appear on your Sony TV remote. If it is set 4:3 Default to Off in the Screen settings (page 38). ❑ Check the Auto Wide option in the DRC Palette setting... (page 34) to optimize the picture while viewing these programs with black bands at the remote control sensor of the TV's volume control. Audio noise. ❑ Make sure that you want to lock in the Screen settings is set the Caption Vision (...
... DVDs may need to other than usual, or cause artifacts (small blocks or detail, especially during fast-motion dots, pixelations) to appear on your Sony TV remote. If it is set 4:3 Default to Off in the Screen settings (page 38). ❑ Check the Auto Wide option in the DRC Palette setting... (page 34) to optimize the picture while viewing these programs with black bands at the remote control sensor of the TV's volume control. Audio noise. ❑ Make sure that you want to lock in the Screen settings is set the Caption Vision (...
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... password and allows you to Hidden in the Show/Hide Channels setting (page 39). ❑ Select the Parental Lock settings on the TV. Other Information Problem Some digital cable channels are not being displayed. Check with your customized settings including Parental Lock setting. 50 WARNING: ...to enter a new password (page 40). ❑ Turn on the settings screen, then enter the following master password: 4357. How to reset the TV to factory settings. While holding down the V button on the remote control, press the POWER button on the TV. (The TV will clear all of digital cable...
... password and allows you to Hidden in the Show/Hide Channels setting (page 39). ❑ Select the Parental Lock settings on the TV. Other Information Problem Some digital cable channels are not being displayed. Check with your customized settings including Parental Lock setting. 50 WARNING: ...to enter a new password (page 40). ❑ Turn on the settings screen, then enter the following master password: 4357. How to reset the TV to factory settings. While holding down the V button on the remote control, press the POWER button on the TV. (The TV will clear all of digital cable...
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... accessories: Remote control RM-YD010 (KDL-40XBR2/46XBR2) (1) RM-YD013 (KDL-40XBR3/46XBR3...TV standard ATSC (8VSB terrestrial) ATSC compliant 8VSB QAM on cable ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 (Does not include CableCARD functionality) Channel coverage: Terrestrial (analog) Cable (analog) Terrestrial (digital) 2-69 1-125 2-69 Cable (digital) 1-135 Antenna: 75-ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF Screen size (measured diagonally): KDL-40XBR2: 40 inches KDL-46XBR2: 46 inches KDL-40XBR3: 40... inches KDL-46XBR3: 46 inches Panel System: LCD...
... accessories: Remote control RM-YD010 (KDL-40XBR2/46XBR2) (1) RM-YD013 (KDL-40XBR3/46XBR3...TV standard ATSC (8VSB terrestrial) ATSC compliant 8VSB QAM on cable ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 (Does not include CableCARD functionality) Channel coverage: Terrestrial (analog) Cable (analog) Terrestrial (digital) 2-69 1-125 2-69 Cable (digital) 1-135 Antenna: 75-ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF Screen size (measured diagonally): KDL-40XBR2: 40 inches KDL-46XBR2: 46 inches KDL-40XBR3: 40... inches KDL-46XBR3: 46 inches Panel System: LCD...
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...and Cable Box/Digital Cable Box 15 D Diagnostics 39 Digital Channels 39 DIGITAL OUT 17 Digital Rating 40 Display Area 38 DISPLAY button 24 Display Mode 46 DRC Mode 33 DRC Palette 34 DVR/VCR ... 30 POWER LED 30 Power Management 47 Power Saving 44 Product Information 45 Program options setting 22 R Rating 40 Remote control inserting batteries 21 programming 25-26 Reset 33, 35, 46, 47, 50 RETURN button 22 S ...S VIDEO jack 17 Select Country 41 Settings Channel 39 Parental Lock 40 PC Settings 46 Picture 33 Screen 37 Setup 43 Sound 35 Sharpness 33 Show/Hide Channels 39 SLEEP ...
...and Cable Box/Digital Cable Box 15 D Diagnostics 39 Digital Channels 39 DIGITAL OUT 17 Digital Rating 40 Display Area 38 DISPLAY button 24 Display Mode 46 DRC Mode 33 DRC Palette 34 DVR/VCR ... 30 POWER LED 30 Power Management 47 Power Saving 44 Product Information 45 Program options setting 22 R Rating 40 Remote control inserting batteries 21 programming 25-26 Reset 33, 35, 46, 47, 50 RETURN button 22 S ...S VIDEO jack 17 Select Country 41 Settings Channel 39 Parental Lock 40 PC Settings 46 Picture 33 Screen 37 Setup 43 Sound 35 Sharpness 33 Show/Hide Channels 39 SLEEP ...
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button 30 Volume Offset 35 W WIDE button 24 Wide Mode 37, 47 54 Rating 42 Unrated 41 US Models 41 Using with remote control 5.1ch DVD AV System 28 AV Receiver 29 Blu-ray Disc Player 28 Cable Box 27 DVD Player or DVD Changer 27 DVD/VCR Combo Unit 28 DVR 29 HDD/DVD Combo Unit 29 Satellite Receiver 27 VCR 27 V Vertical Center 38, 47 Vertical Size 38 VHF/UHF input 17 VIDEO/AUDIO (L/R) jacks 16, 17 Viewing Blocked Programs 42 VISUAL SEARCH button 23 VOL +/- Treble 35 Troubleshooting 48-50 TV POWER button 23 TV Rating 41 TV/VIDEO button 21, 30 U U.S.A. button 23 VOLUME +/-
button 30 Volume Offset 35 W WIDE button 24 Wide Mode 37, 47 54 Rating 42 Unrated 41 US Models 41 Using with remote control 5.1ch DVD AV System 28 AV Receiver 29 Blu-ray Disc Player 28 Cable Box 27 DVD Player or DVD Changer 27 DVD/VCR Combo Unit 28 DVR 29 HDD/DVD Combo Unit 29 Satellite Receiver 27 VCR 27 V Vertical Center 38, 47 Vertical Size 38 VHF/UHF input 17 VIDEO/AUDIO (L/R) jacks 16, 17 Viewing Blocked Programs 42 VISUAL SEARCH button 23 VOL +/- Treble 35 Troubleshooting 48-50 TV POWER button 23 TV Rating 41 TV/VIDEO button 21, 30 U U.S.A. button 23 VOLUME +/-