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... the TV Features Remote Control and TV Controls/ Indicators 20 Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control 20 Remote Control and TV Controls 20 Indicators 25 Programming the Remote Control 26 Operating Sony Brand Video Equipment......26 Programming Non-Sony Video Equipment ....26 Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control...Your TV 32 Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB 33 TV Setting Description 34 Product Support 34 Clock/Timers Settings 34 Picture Settings 34 Sound Settings 36 Screen Settings 37 Video Options Settings 39 Audio Options Settings 40 Channel Settings 40 CC ...
... the TV Features Remote Control and TV Controls/ Indicators 20 Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control 20 Remote Control and TV Controls 20 Indicators 25 Programming the Remote Control 26 Operating Sony Brand Video Equipment......26 Programming Non-Sony Video Equipment ....26 Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control...Your TV 32 Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB 33 TV Setting Description 34 Product Support 34 Clock/Timers Settings 34 Picture Settings 34 Sound Settings 36 Screen Settings 37 Video Options Settings 39 Audio Options Settings 40 Channel Settings 40 CC ...
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...; This manual is for the 40, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-X Series models with screen size measured diagonally. 9 Press the HOME button on your remote control to access the XMB™. The XMB™ is an easy way to select programming and adjust settings on your BRAVIA TV. TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar...
...; This manual is for the 40, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-X Series models with screen size measured diagonally. 9 Press the HOME button on your remote control to access the XMB™. The XMB™ is an easy way to select programming and adjust settings on your BRAVIA TV. TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar...
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... the computer before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable with ferrite core (analog RGB, not supplied). Rear KDL-40XBR4/ KDL-46XBR4/ KDL-52XBR4 1 23 PC IN 1 RGB IN 3 KDL-40XBR5/ KDL-46XBR5/ KDL-52XBR5 1 23 PC IN 1 RGB IN 3 AUDIO L AUDIO R AUDIO AUDIO L R REMOTE 4 qa qs VHF/UHF/CABLE 5 1 31 2 Y S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R VIDEO IN DMeX/SERVICE PB...
... the computer before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable with ferrite core (analog RGB, not supplied). Rear KDL-40XBR4/ KDL-46XBR4/ KDL-52XBR4 1 23 PC IN 1 RGB IN 3 KDL-40XBR5/ KDL-46XBR5/ KDL-52XBR5 1 23 PC IN 1 RGB IN 3 AUDIO L AUDIO R AUDIO AUDIO L R REMOTE 4 qa qs VHF/UHF/CABLE 5 1 31 2 Y S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R VIDEO IN DMeX/SERVICE PB...
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Note that is for receiving the external control signal. (KDL-40/46/52XBR5 only) 5 VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO Connects to the S VIDEO ...ray Disc Player, A/V receiver as well as PC. Note that connects to the OPTICAL OUT jack. 4 REMOTE This jack is PCM/Dolby Digital compatible. DVI-to-HDMI cable Audio cable DVI-to-HDMI adapter ~ ...HDMI IN 3 HDMI Description 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 a set up this communication. • When connecting a HDMI...
Note that is for receiving the external control signal. (KDL-40/46/52XBR5 only) 5 VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO Connects to the S VIDEO ...ray Disc Player, A/V receiver as well as PC. Note that connects to the OPTICAL OUT jack. 4 REMOTE This jack is PCM/Dolby Digital compatible. DVI-to-HDMI cable Audio cable DVI-to-HDMI adapter ~ ...HDMI IN 3 HDMI Description 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 a set up this communication. • When connecting a HDMI...
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... below. 1 2 ~ • Do not bundle the AC power cord with other equipment, refer to allow communication between Sony TV's and Sony equipment. When a Sony A/V receiver with BRAVIA Theatre Sync is connected, the following operations are possible: • Turning on the A/V receiver when the...are available: • Turn off the equipment automatically when you turn off the TV. • When the connected equipment is supported. For other connecting cables. • The hook of the A/V receiver with the TV's remote control. ~ • The A/V receiver cannot be setup. See page 44 on...
... below. 1 2 ~ • Do not bundle the AC power cord with other equipment, refer to allow communication between Sony TV's and Sony equipment. When a Sony A/V receiver with BRAVIA Theatre Sync is connected, the following operations are possible: • Turning on the A/V receiver when the...are available: • Turn off the equipment automatically when you turn off the TV. • When the connected equipment is supported. For other connecting cables. • The hook of the A/V receiver with the TV's remote control. ~ • The A/V receiver cannot be setup. See page 44 on...
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...be prompted to the previous screen. English Español Français After you finish connecting the TV, you to move back to select the language of 5 Please select a language. Use the remote control to navigate through the Initial Setup: V/v button: Allows you to select the highlighted option and... highlight "Yes" to cancel or "No" to continue. To Add Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as described on page 40. (Useful for antenna installations.) To Display the Picture in Your Preferred Aspect Ratio Select the proper Wide Mode as default audio for available ...
...be prompted to the previous screen. English Español Français After you finish connecting the TV, you to move back to select the language of 5 Please select a language. Use the remote control to navigate through the Initial Setup: V/v button: Allows you to select the highlighted option and... highlight "Yes" to cancel or "No" to continue. To Add Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as described on page 40. (Useful for antenna installations.) To Display the Picture in Your Preferred Aspect Ratio Select the proper Wide Mode as default audio for available ...
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... The 5 button, PLAY and CH + have a tactile dot. See page 26 for programming the remote control. 4 0-9 ENT Press 0-9 to the diagram inside the battery compartment of the TV will time out in a few seconds or press again to the channel and/or program when available. ... to show minimal information. the channel changes after two seconds. Remote Control and TV Controls Buttons located at the right side of the remote control. Using the TV Features Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching e ...
... The 5 button, PLAY and CH + have a tactile dot. See page 26 for programming the remote control. 4 0-9 ENT Press 0-9 to the diagram inside the battery compartment of the TV will time out in a few seconds or press again to the channel and/or program when available. ... to show minimal information. the channel changes after two seconds. Remote Control and TV Controls Buttons located at the right side of the remote control. Using the TV Features Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching e ...
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.... Pressing this button alone starts the Record recording process. TV Press to play a program in minutes (Off, 15min, 30min, 45min, 60min, 90min or 120min) that you have Operating programmed into the remote control. M (fast forward): Press to turn on page 28. The picture settings ...cinema like experience and the audio will be connected qs by an HDMI connection to the operating manual of your TV (see "Using ql Buttons Other Equipment with Your Remote Control" on and off . w; &m PREV: Press to replay the current program from the previous chapter mark ...
.... Pressing this button alone starts the Record recording process. TV Press to play a program in minutes (Off, 15min, 30min, 45min, 60min, 90min or 120min) that you have Operating programmed into the remote control. M (fast forward): Press to turn on page 28. The picture settings ...cinema like experience and the audio will be connected qs by an HDMI connection to the operating manual of your TV (see "Using ql Buttons Other Equipment with Your Remote Control" on and off . w; &m PREV: Press to replay the current program from the previous chapter mark ...
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...8482; to display the list of External Inputs and TV mode. F1/F2 Sound Screen Video Options TV Press to select the function of connected components. For details, see Picture settings on page 28. 24 For details, see "Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control" on page 34. e; To scan quickly ... by pressing V/v and while the list of External Inputs is selected when an icon to move the on-screen cursor. Alternate Audio See page 40 Digital Rating See page 42 Screen See page 37 wk HOME ~ • Motion Enhancer can only be accessed in the Picture settings. Product ...
...8482; to display the list of External Inputs and TV mode. F1/F2 Sound Screen Video Options TV Press to select the function of connected components. For details, see Picture settings on page 28. 24 For details, see "Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control" on page 34. e; To scan quickly ... by pressing V/v and while the list of External Inputs is selected when an icon to move the on-screen cursor. Alternate Audio See page 40 Digital Rating See page 42 Screen See page 37 wk HOME ~ • Motion Enhancer can only be accessed in the Picture settings. Product ...
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...screen brightness accordingly (see page 34. For details, see page 45 for details). Lights up in green when the TV is turned off. Receives IR signals from the remote control. Lights up in orange when the timer is activated. Do not put anything near the sensor, as its ...function may indicate the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on . Using the TV Features Indicators 1 PIC OFF/TIMER STANDBY POWER PIC ...
...screen brightness accordingly (see page 34. For details, see page 45 for details). Lights up in green when the TV is turned off. Receives IR signals from the remote control. Lights up in orange when the timer is activated. Do not put anything near the sensor, as its ...function may indicate the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on . Using the TV Features Indicators 1 PIC OFF/TIMER STANDBY POWER PIC ...
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...8226; Any one code is listed, try the next code listed. ~ • In some cases, you may not be programmed to program your TV's remote control. 1 In the space provided below, write down the three-digit code of the FUNCTION buttons can be able to program your equipment found on ... 27. If not it blinks five times. To Confirm the Programming If you can operate DVD/VCR combo equipment. Programming the Remote Control 2 3 2 4 Operating Sony Brand Video Equipment The remote control is preset as below so that you do not need to light the FUNCTION button. 3 Enter the three-digit code ...
...8226; Any one code is listed, try the next code listed. ~ • In some cases, you may not be programmed to program your TV's remote control. 1 In the space provided below, write down the three-digit code of the FUNCTION buttons can be able to program your equipment found on ... 27. If not it blinks five times. To Confirm the Programming If you can operate DVD/VCR combo equipment. Programming the Remote Control 2 3 2 4 Operating Sony Brand Video Equipment The remote control is preset as below so that you do not need to light the FUNCTION button. 3 Enter the three-digit code ...
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... BD/DVD TOP MENU Display the top menu (DVD) BD/DVD TOP MENU Operate the menu MENU ON/OFF V v B b, HOME 28 Press ... Activate the remote control to operate the cable box STB (FUNCTION) Turn on /off POWER Select a channel 0-9, ENT Change channels CH +/- x M m X (press again to... To Do This ... Press ... Press ... Cable Box To Do This ... Press ... Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control Make sure that case, operate by the remote control supplied with the equipment. Back to resume normal playback) DVD Player or DVD Changer To Do This ... Back ...
... BD/DVD TOP MENU Display the top menu (DVD) BD/DVD TOP MENU Operate the menu MENU ON/OFF V v B b, HOME 28 Press ... Activate the remote control to operate the cable box STB (FUNCTION) Turn on /off POWER Select a channel 0-9, ENT Change channels CH +/- x M m X (press again to... To Do This ... Press ... Press ... Cable Box To Do This ... Press ... Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control Make sure that case, operate by the remote control supplied with the equipment. Back to resume normal playback) DVD Player or DVD Changer To Do This ... Back ...
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... Activate the remote control to ... Activate the remote control to the previous display RETURN AV Receiver To Do This ... Press ... Activate the remote control to operate... the DVD/VCR DVD (FUNCTION) Turn on /off POWER Play H (Continued) 29 Using the TV... Features Specify the previous chapter/track Specify the next chapter/track Return to AV receiver F1 DVR To Do This ... To Do This ... Activate the remote... playback) Index search . > To Do This ... Activate the remote control to operate the DVR DVD (FUNCTION) Turn on /off POWER...
... Activate the remote control to ... Activate the remote control to the previous display RETURN AV Receiver To Do This ... Press ... Activate the remote control to operate... the DVD/VCR DVD (FUNCTION) Turn on /off POWER Play H (Continued) 29 Using the TV... Features Specify the previous chapter/track Specify the next chapter/track Return to AV receiver F1 DVR To Do This ... To Do This ... Activate the remote... playback) Index search . > To Do This ... Activate the remote control to operate the DVR DVD (FUNCTION) Turn on /off POWER...
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... a game, record a program or work on your convenience, see remote control section pages 20 and 24). Unavailable options are grayed out or not displayed. TV Media Category Icons Settings Adjusting TV Settings Customize the TV settings with Settings highlighted. Accessing the Equipment Connected to access the TV Home Menu on the situations and conditions applied.
... a game, record a program or work on your convenience, see remote control section pages 20 and 24). Unavailable options are grayed out or not displayed. TV Media Category Icons Settings Adjusting TV Settings Customize the TV settings with Settings highlighted. Accessing the Equipment Connected to access the TV Home Menu on the situations and conditions applied.
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... using the SLEEP button on before shutting off at the specified time you want the TV to remain on the remote control (see page 22). TV Setting Description Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Sony contact information is executed the TV will turn off automatically. After this screen for the current signal. Press to display the...
... using the SLEEP button on before shutting off at the specified time you want the TV to remain on the remote control (see page 22). TV Setting Description Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Sony contact information is executed the TV will turn off automatically. After this screen for the current signal. Press to display the...
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... directly toggle the modes. • The options for Picture Mode may differ depending on the remote control to On. Hue Increases or decreases the green tones. Mode 2 Only available for DVDs and Digital TV channels. The DRC Palette appears. Warm 1, 2 Gives the white colors a reddish tint....Cool Neutral Gives the white colors a bluish tint. Useful for 1080i format. Mode 2 is set to highlight DRC Palette then press . DRC Palette TV 1 Reality Clarity 1 RETURN Back 2 Press the arrow buttons to the default values. Using the Menus ~ • Picture Mode for all inputs ...
... directly toggle the modes. • The options for Picture Mode may differ depending on the remote control to On. Hue Increases or decreases the green tones. Mode 2 Only available for DVDs and Digital TV channels. The DRC Palette appears. Warm 1, 2 Gives the white colors a reddish tint....Cool Neutral Gives the white colors a bluish tint. Useful for 1080i format. Mode 2 is set to highlight DRC Palette then press . DRC Palette TV 1 Reality Clarity 1 RETURN Back 2 Press the arrow buttons to the default values. Using the Menus ~ • Picture Mode for all inputs ...
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... the picture. White Balance Adjusts the color temperature color by pressing OPTIONS on the Speakers setting under Audio Options settings (page 40) or headphone connection. Sound Mode Reset Treble Bass Balance Surround Voice Zoom Dynamic Enhances treble and bass. S-FORCE Provides a ... values. Off Select for spoken dialog. Clear White Emphasizes white and light colors. Sound Settings Available Sound settings depend on the remote control. Standard Suitable for normal stereo or mono reception. Custom Customizes the sound settings including the Sound Booster setting. ~ •...
... the picture. White Balance Adjusts the color temperature color by pressing OPTIONS on the Speakers setting under Audio Options settings (page 40) or headphone connection. Sound Mode Reset Treble Bass Balance Surround Voice Zoom Dynamic Enhances treble and bass. S-FORCE Provides a ... values. Off Select for spoken dialog. Clear White Emphasizes white and light colors. Sound Settings Available Sound settings depend on the remote control. Standard Suitable for normal stereo or mono reception. Custom Customizes the sound settings including the Sound Booster setting. ~ •...
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Volume Offset Adjusts the volume level of the current input (TV or video input) relative to other inputs. ~ • Sound settings for PC Timings (HDMI or PC input) are same as all programs and commercials. When ... applies only to Off. (Continued) 37 Sound Booster Sound Booster provides a fuller sound with a greater sense of depth and width, by pressing WIDE on the remote control. • See WIDE button description on page 23 for accessing Wide Mode. Steady Sound On Stabilizes the volume across all other input modes (see...
Volume Offset Adjusts the volume level of the current input (TV or video input) relative to other inputs. ~ • Sound settings for PC Timings (HDMI or PC input) are same as all programs and commercials. When ... applies only to Off. (Continued) 37 Sound Booster Sound Booster provides a fuller sound with a greater sense of depth and width, by pressing WIDE on the remote control. • See WIDE button description on page 23 for accessing Wide Mode. Steady Sound On Stabilizes the volume across all other input modes (see...
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... video signals, except for 1080i or 1080p signals. Press B/b to adjust the Horizontal positioning. ~ • The Screen Position feature is useful if the TV is set to fill the screen. ~ • Wide Mode can be accessed by pressing V/v. To Adjust the H Center Press V/v to highlight V ... current screen setting to fine tune overall sharpness. Adjust after Pitch to the default values. 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 16. Adjust...
... video signals, except for 1080i or 1080p signals. Press B/b to adjust the Horizontal positioning. ~ • The Screen Position feature is useful if the TV is set to fill the screen. ~ • Wide Mode can be accessed by pressing V/v. To Adjust the H Center Press V/v to highlight V ... current screen setting to fine tune overall sharpness. Adjust after Pitch to the default values. 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 16. Adjust...
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... automatically switch to control the Audio Out's volume and muting with your audio system's remote control. (The TV's remote control's VOL and MUTING buttons have the Cable option selected appropriately for the signal source. (Useful for antenna installation) 40 Channel Settings Cable Auto Program Add Digital Channels On For receiving cable channels via cable...
... automatically switch to control the Audio Out's volume and muting with your audio system's remote control. (The TV's remote control's VOL and MUTING buttons have the Cable option selected appropriately for the signal source. (Useful for antenna installation) 40 Channel Settings Cable Auto Program Add Digital Channels On For receiving cable channels via cable...