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... Accessing Photos 30 Navigating through Photo 30 Photo Options 31 Music 32 Accessing Music 32 Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB 39 TV Settings Descriptions 40 Product Support 40 Clock/Timers Settings 40 Picture Settings 41 Sound Settings 43 Screen Settings 44 Channel Settings 46 CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings ... Setup Settings 51 Initial Setup 52 Other Information Troubleshooting 53 Specifications 57 Index 58 Customer Support United States http://www.sony.com/tvsupport Canada http://www.sony.ca/support On-line Registration United States http://productregistration...
... Accessing Photos 30 Navigating through Photo 30 Photo Options 31 Music 32 Accessing Music 32 Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB 39 TV Settings Descriptions 40 Product Support 40 Clock/Timers Settings 40 Picture Settings 41 Sound Settings 43 Screen Settings 44 Channel Settings 46 CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings ... Setup Settings 51 Initial Setup 52 Other Information Troubleshooting 53 Specifications 57 Index 58 Customer Support United States http://www.sony.com/tvsupport Canada http://www.sony.ca/support On-line Registration United States http://productregistration...
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...you for information on an HDTV, you will see page 12). To experience the stunning detail of HD programming and proper setup connections. http://www.sony.com/HDTV Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/hd The Four Steps to a standard analog signal, you will notice a big difference. When you compare ...The quality of the image you need access to HD programming. This manual explains basic setup connections (see black bars on your BRAVIA TV is displayed on upgrading to HD programming. Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio You can receive and display HD programming from 1080 HD signals. The...
...you for information on an HDTV, you will see page 12). To experience the stunning detail of HD programming and proper setup connections. http://www.sony.com/HDTV Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/hd The Four Steps to a standard analog signal, you will notice a big difference. When you compare ...The quality of the image you need access to HD programming. This manual explains basic setup connections (see black bars on your BRAVIA TV is displayed on upgrading to HD programming. Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio You can receive and display HD programming from 1080 HD signals. The...
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... Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen Channel Media Category Bar TV Category Object Bar From the horizontal Media Category Bar you can control: • Settings: adjust timer, picture, sound, screen and other options (see page 40 for the 40, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-XBR6 series models with screen size measured diagonally. 5 It meets...
... Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen Channel Media Category Bar TV Category Object Bar From the horizontal Media Category Bar you can control: • Settings: adjust timer, picture, sound, screen and other options (see page 40 for the 40, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-XBR6 series models with screen size measured diagonally. 5 It meets...
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...from small children. Consider the following for Canada) When Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area Make sure that your model, visit www.sony.com/accessories Or call 1-800-488-7669 (for United States) 1-877-899-7669 (for best picture quality • Do not expose the screen to the "Attaching... the Table-Top Stand" flyer). Allow enough space around the set . 4 Use the supplied screws to attach the TV unit to the...
...from small children. Consider the following for Canada) When Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area Make sure that your model, visit www.sony.com/accessories Or call 1-800-488-7669 (for United States) 1-877-899-7669 (for best picture quality • Do not expose the screen to the "Attaching... the Table-Top Stand" flyer). Allow enough space around the set . 4 Use the supplied screws to attach the TV unit to the...
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AC IN ~ • Do not bundle the AC power cord with other connecting cables. 8 Should this occur, please wait a few hours to allow the moisture to moisture condensation. • When moving the TV from a cold area to a warm area, a sudden room temperature change may cause the TV's picture to blur or show poor color due to evaporate before powering on the TV. Bundling the Connecting Cables You can bundle the connecting cables as illustrated below.
AC IN ~ • Do not bundle the AC power cord with other connecting cables. 8 Should this occur, please wait a few hours to allow the moisture to moisture condensation. • When moving the TV from a cold area to a warm area, a sudden room temperature change may cause the TV's picture to blur or show poor color due to evaporate before powering on the TV. Bundling the Connecting Cables You can bundle the connecting cables as illustrated below.
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... an Audio cable between this is the case, connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable. • If the picture is PCM/Dolby* OUT (OPTICAL) Digital compatible. 8 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) Connects to the left and right audio input jacks of your...system. 9 DMPORT Connects to devices via a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT interface (not supplied) and displays photos or plays videos and music directly onto the TV from Dolby Laboratories. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between the PC and R-AUDIO-L jack. 5 ...
... an Audio cable between this is the case, connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable. • If the picture is PCM/Dolby* OUT (OPTICAL) Digital compatible. 8 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) Connects to the left and right audio input jacks of your...system. 9 DMPORT Connects to devices via a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT interface (not supplied) and displays photos or plays videos and music directly onto the TV from Dolby Laboratories. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between the PC and R-AUDIO-L jack. 5 ...
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... cable can be easily affected by subscribing to receive optimum picture quality. Shown with HDMI Connection Rear of your TV. For the best possible picture, make sure you connect this equipment to your area) along with audio) input on the back of TV VIDEO IN 1 3 S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO)...and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC). • It is capable of receiving unscrambled digital programming for the type of TV CABLE/ANTENNA HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can enjoy high-definition and standarddefinition digital programming (if available in signal degradation. HDMI...
... cable can be easily affected by subscribing to receive optimum picture quality. Shown with HDMI Connection Rear of your TV. For the best possible picture, make sure you connect this equipment to your area) along with audio) input on the back of TV VIDEO IN 1 3 S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO)...and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC). • It is capable of receiving unscrambled digital programming for the type of TV CABLE/ANTENNA HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can enjoy high-definition and standarddefinition digital programming (if available in signal degradation. HDMI...
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...the separate Quick Setup Guide.) Rear of the above PC input signals to display on the television. • For the best picture quality, it is connected to the TV and no signal has been input from the PC according to the supported resolutions and timings indicated below . PC Input Signal ...Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the TV, set Picture Mode to Custom, Wide Mode to Full, and Display Area to use the signals (boldfaced) in the above chart with ferrite core (analog...
...the separate Quick Setup Guide.) Rear of the above PC input signals to display on the television. • For the best picture quality, it is connected to the TV and no signal has been input from the PC according to the supported resolutions and timings indicated below . PC Input Signal ...Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the TV, set Picture Mode to Custom, Wide Mode to Full, and Display Area to use the signals (boldfaced) in the above chart with ferrite core (analog...
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...(e.g. Press to turn on all regions. (Continued) 19 Your BRAVIA Sync audio system must first press one of your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for HDMI device is operating. m (fast reverse): Press to show which external equipment the remote control is not selected). Button...available in fast forward mode. Remote Control Button Description Operating the TV 1 2 3 4 DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP 5 6 THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE CC FREEZE VOL MUTING CH JUMP REC RECPAUSE RECSTOP BD/...
...(e.g. Press to turn on all regions. (Continued) 19 Your BRAVIA Sync audio system must first press one of your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for HDMI device is operating. m (fast reverse): Press to show which external equipment the remote control is not selected). Button...available in fast forward mode. Remote Control Button Description Operating the TV 1 2 3 4 DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP 5 6 THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE CC FREEZE VOL MUTING CH JUMP REC RECPAUSE RECSTOP BD/...
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... the channel changes after two seconds. Pressing this button alone starts the recording process. DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE CC FREEZE 7 8 9 0 qa qs qd qf VOL MUTING CH JUMP qg qh qj ... Menu items such as the TV Settings, Photo, Music, TV channels and External Inputs list (see chart on page 34. 9 RETURN 0 HOME Press to go back to select digital channels. Use with Sony Blu-ray player (BD) see pages 5 and 38). Press to adjust the volume. TOP MENU qj BD/...
... the channel changes after two seconds. Pressing this button alone starts the recording process. DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE CC FREEZE 7 8 9 0 qa qs qd qf VOL MUTING CH JUMP qg qh qj ... Menu items such as the TV Settings, Photo, Music, TV channels and External Inputs list (see chart on page 34. 9 RETURN 0 HOME Press to go back to select digital channels. Use with Sony Blu-ray player (BD) see pages 5 and 38). Press to adjust the volume. TOP MENU qj BD/...
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...) 21 w; Changing the Wide Screen Mode 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source Standard-definition source High-definition source SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE CC FREEZE wa m Wide Zoom m Wide Zoom Normal Full Normal This mode is not available. POWER wa WIDE Press to turn on and... off the TV. Full H Stretch This mode is not available. DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY ql w; Zoom H Stretch Zoom VOL MUTING CH JUMP REC...
...) 21 w; Changing the Wide Screen Mode 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source Standard-definition source High-definition source SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE CC FREEZE wa m Wide Zoom m Wide Zoom Normal Full Normal This mode is not available. POWER wa WIDE Press to turn on and... off the TV. Full H Stretch This mode is not available. DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY ql w; Zoom H Stretch Zoom VOL MUTING CH JUMP REC...
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...and content. Press to Favorites/ Remove from Favorites MTS Alternate Audio Digital Rating Background TV Motion Enhancer Device Control Device Control (Menu) for Closed Captions (CC): On, Off, and On with Muting. Menu Item Picture Adjustments Sound Adjustments P&P or PIP Exit P&P or Exit PIP Speakers Audio Swap ... return to select/ confirm an item. Press to the current program. DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE CC FREEZE VOL MUTING CH JUMP REC RECPAUSE RECSTOP BD/DVD TOP MENU MENU F1...
...and content. Press to Favorites/ Remove from Favorites MTS Alternate Audio Digital Rating Background TV Motion Enhancer Device Control Device Control (Menu) for Closed Captions (CC): On, Off, and On with Muting. Menu Item Picture Adjustments Sound Adjustments P&P or PIP Exit P&P or Exit PIP Speakers Audio Swap ... return to select/ confirm an item. Press to the current program. DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE CC FREEZE VOL MUTING CH JUMP REC RECPAUSE RECSTOP BD/DVD TOP MENU MENU F1...
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... select the function of connected components. To scan quickly through channels. The TV alternates between two channels. Operating the TV DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE CC FREEZE Button wk JUMP Description Press to jump back and forth...
... select the function of connected components. To scan quickly through channels. The TV alternates between two channels. Operating the TV DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE CC FREEZE Button wk JUMP Description Press to jump back and forth...
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...PIC OFF/ TIMER LED Lights up in green when the Picture Off feature is in PC standby mode. Do not put Receiver anything near the sensor, as its function may be affected. 7 SONY Logo The Sony logo will remain lit even if the TV is turned on. 5 Light Sensor Senses room light level... and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see page 52 for details see page 40 (Timer) and page 52 (Picture Off). 3 STANDBY LED Lights up in ...
...PIC OFF/ TIMER LED Lights up in green when the Picture Off feature is in PC standby mode. Do not put Receiver anything near the sensor, as its function may be affected. 7 SONY Logo The Sony logo will remain lit even if the TV is turned on. 5 Light Sensor Senses room light level... and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see page 52 for details see page 40 (Timer) and page 52 (Picture Off). 3 STANDBY LED Lights up in ...
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...longer than one code is the case, use your remote control. Operating the TV DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV 2 FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE CC FREEZE 2 4 Auto Backlight The backlight can be set backlight:...52172 STB Digital Satellite 01639 Programming Other Equipment ~ • Any of the FUNCTION buttons can be programmed to operate the following Sony equipment. When in the programming mode, the FUNCTION button blinks for approximately 30 seconds until the four FUNCTION buttons blink red. ...
...longer than one code is the case, use your remote control. Operating the TV DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV 2 FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE CC FREEZE 2 4 Auto Backlight The backlight can be set backlight:...52172 STB Digital Satellite 01639 Programming Other Equipment ~ • Any of the FUNCTION buttons can be programmed to operate the following Sony equipment. When in the programming mode, the FUNCTION button blinks for approximately 30 seconds until the four FUNCTION buttons blink red. ...
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... view the photo file highlighted. Thumbnail View Select to set Print Quantity and save . Repeat Select On to delete a photo. Shuffle Select On to optimize picture display quality or display speed. Exploring Fun Features Display Preference Select to shuffle the photo order during the slideshow. Information Select to start the slideshow...
... view the photo file highlighted. Thumbnail View Select to set Print Quantity and save . Repeat Select On to delete a photo. Shuffle Select On to optimize picture display quality or display speed. Exploring Fun Features Display Preference Select to shuffle the photo order during the slideshow. Information Select to start the slideshow...
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...from Favorites see page 31. • Photos cannot be displayed in the TV. USB Samples Music USB 4 Music files and folders will display the following...(see page 43 Sound Adjustments). A sample USB icon is selected below. Speakers Select to set sound to TV Speakers or Audio System. ~ • For Display Size, Playback Method, Photo Settings, Start Slideshow, Rotate... and Save, Delete, Information, Add to Favorites, and Remove from a Sony connected USB equipment (not supplied) or add music to make adjustments to highlight and select the music ...
...from Favorites see page 31. • Photos cannot be displayed in the TV. USB Samples Music USB 4 Music files and folders will display the following...(see page 43 Sound Adjustments). A sample USB icon is selected below. Speakers Select to set sound to TV Speakers or Audio System. ~ • For Display Size, Playback Method, Photo Settings, Start Slideshow, Rotate... and Save, Delete, Information, Add to Favorites, and Remove from a Sony connected USB equipment (not supplied) or add music to make adjustments to highlight and select the music ...
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...or Exit PIP (depends on the mode you to watch two simultaneous live TV programs. PIP Supported Inputs In main window In sub window PC HDMI IN 1/2/3/4 (PC timing) TV channel (CABLE/ ANTENNA) 37 P&P (picture and picture) provides two windows side by : pressing CH+/-; To Change Inputs or Channels...to highlight Audio Swap. • For compatible PC Timings, refer to exit. ~ • You may also press RETURN while in picture) provides PC input signal and TV channels. ~ • The CABLE/ANTENNA input must be moved by pressing CH+/-; P&P Supported Inputs In main window In sub window ...
...or Exit PIP (depends on the mode you to watch two simultaneous live TV programs. PIP Supported Inputs In main window In sub window PC HDMI IN 1/2/3/4 (PC timing) TV channel (CABLE/ ANTENNA) 37 P&P (picture and picture) provides two windows side by : pressing CH+/-; To Change Inputs or Channels...to highlight Audio Swap. • For compatible PC Timings, refer to exit. ~ • You may also press RETURN while in picture) provides PC input signal and TV channels. ~ • The CABLE/ANTENNA input must be moved by pressing CH+/-; P&P Supported Inputs In main window In sub window ...
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.... TV Guide On Select inputs from Screen and CTRL: HDMI (Control for HDMI) available Video 1-3 channels are listed under the External Inputs icon. 3 Press V/v to move within the Category Object Bar. (The Category Object Bar shown below is for Settings.) Product Support (page 40) Clock/Timers (page 40) Picture ... V/v to select the highlighted item. 6 Press RETURN or HOME to select a Media Category icon. DMPORT PC under the Settings icon. Using TV Settings Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB™ 1 Press HOME to display the XMB™. 2 Press B/b to exit. 39
.... TV Guide On Select inputs from Screen and CTRL: HDMI (Control for HDMI) available Video 1-3 channels are listed under the External Inputs icon. 3 Press V/v to move within the Category Object Bar. (The Category Object Bar shown below is for Settings.) Product Support (page 40) Clock/Timers (page 40) Picture ... V/v to select the highlighted item. 6 Press RETURN or HOME to select a Media Category icon. DMPORT PC under the Settings icon. Using TV Settings Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB™ 1 Press HOME to display the XMB™. 2 Press B/b to exit. 39
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... level. Color Temperature Cool White adjustment Neutral Gives the white colors a bluish tint. Using TV Settings Picture Settings Picture Adjustments Picture Mode Vivid For Video Standard For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. Recommended for home entertainment. Reset Resets the current settings to store your preferred settings. Hue Increases or decreases the green tones. Sharpness ...
... level. Color Temperature Cool White adjustment Neutral Gives the white colors a bluish tint. Using TV Settings Picture Settings Picture Adjustments Picture Mode Vivid For Video Standard For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. Recommended for home entertainment. Reset Resets the current settings to store your preferred settings. Hue Increases or decreases the green tones. Sharpness ...