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... condensation. The TV shall not be installed near an easily accessible power outlet. CAUTION To prevent electric shock, do not expose the screen to them whenever...TV. Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment. It is a trademark of digital cable television programming in accordance with part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDL-40XBR4/KDL-46XBR4/ KDL-52XBR4/KDL-40XBR5/ KDL-46XBR5/KDL-52XBR5 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. KDL-40XBR4/5 KDL-46XBR4/5 KDL-52XBR4/5 Sony...
... condensation. The TV shall not be installed near an easily accessible power outlet. CAUTION To prevent electric shock, do not expose the screen to them whenever...TV. Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment. It is a trademark of digital cable television programming in accordance with part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDL-40XBR4/KDL-46XBR4/ KDL-52XBR4/KDL-40XBR5/ KDL-46XBR5/KDL-52XBR5 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. KDL-40XBR4/5 KDL-46XBR4/5 KDL-52XBR4/5 Sony...
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... 46 Specifications 49 Index 51 Quick Setup Guide (separate volume) Provides a variety of BRAVIA™ The Four Steps to the World of optional equipment connection diagrams. Customer Support http://www.sony.com/tvsupport On-line Registration United States http://productregistration.sony.com Canada http://www.SonyStyle.ca/registration 3 Initial Setup 19 Using the TV...
... 46 Specifications 49 Index 51 Quick Setup Guide (separate volume) Provides a variety of BRAVIA™ The Four Steps to the World of optional equipment connection diagrams. Customer Support http://www.sony.com/tvsupport On-line Registration United States http://productregistration.sony.com Canada http://www.SonyStyle.ca/registration 3 Initial Setup 19 Using the TV...
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...securely. It is installed, follow the instruction provided on the LCD panel and the frame around the screen. s When lifting or moving the TV, hold it can accumulate dust over time. CARRYING THE TV Carry the TV in contact with a solution of the lead-in a ...a snapping or popping sound from the TV is continuous or frequent while the TV is grounded so as illustrated and hold it to provide some TV's to magnetic fields away from the speaker. KDL-40XBR4/ KDL-46XBR4/ KDL-40XBR5/ KDL-46XBR5 KDL-52XBR4/ KDL-52XBR5 Electric service equipment NEC: National ...
...securely. It is installed, follow the instruction provided on the LCD panel and the frame around the screen. s When lifting or moving the TV, hold it can accumulate dust over time. CARRYING THE TV Carry the TV in contact with a solution of the lead-in a ...a snapping or popping sound from the TV is continuous or frequent while the TV is grounded so as illustrated and hold it to provide some TV's to magnetic fields away from the speaker. KDL-40XBR4/ KDL-46XBR4/ KDL-40XBR5/ KDL-46XBR5 KDL-52XBR4/ KDL-52XBR5 Electric service equipment NEC: National ...
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... and is not a malfunction. Should either contact your doctor. s When using headphones is exposed to watch the TV at night. s Do not push or scratch the LCD screen, or place objects on it may expose you have the same characteristics as the original parts. It should disappear after a ... adjust the volume so as to avoid excessive levels, as specified by the manufacturer) to service the TV yourself since opening the cabinet may result in use . LCD SCREEN s Although the LCD screen is in a place where medical equipment is set to maximize the brightness of any service or repairs ...
... and is not a malfunction. Should either contact your doctor. s When using headphones is exposed to watch the TV at night. s Do not push or scratch the LCD screen, or place objects on it may expose you have the same characteristics as the original parts. It should disappear after a ... adjust the volume so as to avoid excessive levels, as specified by the manufacturer) to service the TV yourself since opening the cabinet may result in use . LCD SCREEN s Although the LCD screen is in a place where medical equipment is set to maximize the brightness of any service or repairs ...
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...as the quality of the signal it receives. To learn more than conventional standarddefinition TV. 16:9 (high-definition) source Most HDTV signals use a wide screen aspect ratio of 16:9. Your BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD programming from 1080 HD signals. High-definition and ...standard-definition signals are transmitted with different aspect ratios (the width-to-height ratio of your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA...
...as the quality of the signal it receives. To learn more than conventional standarddefinition TV. 16:9 (high-definition) source Most HDTV signals use a wide screen aspect ratio of 16:9. Your BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD programming from 1080 HD signals. High-definition and ...standard-definition signals are transmitted with different aspect ratios (the width-to-height ratio of your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA...
Operating Instructions
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... inputs can control: • Settings: timer, picture, sound, screen and other options (see page 34 for the 40, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-X Series models with screen size measured diagonally. 9 Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen Video Options Category Object Bar Media Category Bar TV From the horizontal Media Category Bar you can also...
... inputs can control: • Settings: timer, picture, sound, screen and other options (see page 34 for the 40, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-X Series models with screen size measured diagonally. 9 Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen Video Options Category Object Bar Media Category Bar TV From the horizontal Media Category Bar you can also...
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... case, connect the adapter to 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 ...using a HD15-HD15 cable with ferrite core. • If the picture is noisy, flickering or not clear, adjust Phase and Pitch of Screen settings on page 16 for the signals that can be displayed. ~ • For some Apple Macintosh computers, it may be connected to...
... case, connect the adapter to 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 ...using a HD15-HD15 cable with ferrite core. • If the picture is noisy, flickering or not clear, adjust Phase and Pitch of Screen settings on page 16 for the signals that can be displayed. ~ • For some Apple Macintosh computers, it may be connected to...
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...;ol Français After you finish connecting the TV, you turn off the TV during the Initial Setup process, the Initial Setup will apply to the next screen. b button: Allows you to move to on -screen settings. When the Auto Program is completed, the TV will display how many analog and digital channels are.... 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 the TV for all the on screen display as well as Favorites (see page 40. You may be used for the first time. Setting Up the Channel...
...;ol Français After you finish connecting the TV, you turn off the TV during the Initial Setup process, the Initial Setup will apply to the next screen. b button: Allows you to move to on -screen settings. When the Auto Program is completed, the TV will display how many analog and digital channels are.... 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 the TV for all the on screen display as well as Favorites (see page 40. You may be used for the first time. Setting Up the Channel...
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... time out in a few seconds or press again to immediately turn off the display. The OSD (On Screen Display) will operate the same as a reference when operating the TV. the channel changes after two seconds. See page 26 for programming the remote control. 4 0-9 ENT Press 0-9 to ... display the information pertaining to change channels immediately. 20 Press ENT to the channel and/or program when available. 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 and E on the...
... time out in a few seconds or press again to immediately turn off the display. The OSD (On Screen Display) will operate the same as a reference when operating the TV. the channel changes after two seconds. See page 26 for programming the remote control. 4 0-9 ENT Press 0-9 to ... display the information pertaining to change channels immediately. 20 Press ENT to the channel and/or program when available. 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 and E on the...
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...to the channel you run Auto Program (see pages 19 and 40 for Auto Program). Using the TV Features Button 5 6 FREEZE Description Use with the current program in your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for more 9 information. Freeze Frozen picture Current program ~ • With the Freeze ...displaying menu items and settings. ~ • While the P&P or PIP feature is active, pressing HOME will exit from the screen (see page 41. 8 DMex Press to the previous screen or exit from Favorites", then press . To change 7 or customize CC Display, see page 31). (Continued) 21 You ...
...to the channel you run Auto Program (see pages 19 and 40 for Auto Program). Using the TV Features Button 5 6 FREEZE Description Use with the current program in your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for more 9 information. Freeze Frozen picture Current program ~ • With the Freeze ...displaying menu items and settings. ~ • While the P&P or PIP feature is active, pressing HOME will exit from the screen (see page 41. 8 DMex Press to the previous screen or exit from Favorites", then press . To change 7 or customize CC Display, see page 31). (Continued) 21 You ...
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The TV alternates between two channels. The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen settings (see below) 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source Standard-definition source High-definition source m Wide Zoom m Wide Zoom Normal Normal Full Full Zoom Zoom Changing the Wide Screen Mode for PC ... PC signal 800 × 600 1280 × 768 m Normal m Normal Full 1 Full 1 Full 2 Full 2 (Continued) 23 Changing the Wide Screen Mode (For PC timing, see page 37). JUMP JUMP wd WIDE ws wd Press repeatedly to jump back and forth between the current channel and...
The TV alternates between two channels. The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen settings (see below) 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source Standard-definition source High-definition source m Wide Zoom m Wide Zoom Normal Normal Full Full Zoom Zoom Changing the Wide Screen Mode for PC ... PC signal 800 × 600 1280 × 768 m Normal m Normal Full 1 Full 1 Full 2 Full 2 (Continued) 23 Changing the Wide Screen Mode (For PC timing, see page 37). JUMP JUMP wd WIDE ws wd Press repeatedly to jump back and forth between the current channel and...
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...page 21 Remove from Favorites MTS See page 40 e; F1/F2 Sound Screen Video Options TV Press to scan through channels, press and hold down either +/-. wg INPUT Press to access the TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings, TV channels and External Inputs list (see pages 9 and 32). Product Support...Equipment with Your Remote Control" on page 28. 24 Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB™ to display the list of External Inputs and TV mode. Alternate Audio See page 40 Digital Rating See page 42 Screen See page 37 wk HOME ~ • Motion Enhancer can only be ...
...page 21 Remove from Favorites MTS See page 40 e; F1/F2 Sound Screen Video Options TV Press to scan through channels, press and hold down either +/-. wg INPUT Press to access the TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings, TV channels and External Inputs list (see pages 9 and 32). Product Support...Equipment with Your Remote Control" on page 28. 24 Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB™ to display the list of External Inputs and TV mode. Alternate Audio See page 40 Digital Rating See page 42 Screen See page 37 wk HOME ~ • Motion Enhancer can only be ...
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...in red continuously, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is turned on the back cover). Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see page 34. If the LED blinks in green when the TV is turned off. Do not put anything near the sensor, as... its function may indicate the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on . When the timer is activated....
...in red continuously, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is turned on the back cover). Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see page 34. If the LED blinks in green when the TV is turned off. Do not put anything near the sensor, as... its function may indicate the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on . When the timer is activated....
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... that case, operate by the remote control supplied with the equipment. Activate the remote control to operate the satellite receiver STB (FUNCTION) Turn on the screen for your connected equipment. Activate the remote control to operate the Blu-ray Disc Player BD (FUNCTION) Turn on /off POWER Play H Stop x Pause X (press...
... that case, operate by the remote control supplied with the equipment. Activate the remote control to operate the satellite receiver STB (FUNCTION) Turn on the screen for your connected equipment. Activate the remote control to operate the Blu-ray Disc Player BD (FUNCTION) Turn on /off POWER Play H Stop x Pause X (press...
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Open the RECORDINGS List TOP MENU 30 CH+/- Replay the current program for a set period of time Advance forward a set period of time when playing back a recorded program Specify the previous chapter mark Specify the next chapter mark . > Stop x Pause X Record z Open the Favorites List FAVORITES Open the Guide OPTIONS Open Main menu HOME Move highlight (cursor) V v B b Select item Close on-screen display RETURN Page +/- To Do This ... Press ...
Open the RECORDINGS List TOP MENU 30 CH+/- Replay the current program for a set period of time Advance forward a set period of time when playing back a recorded program Specify the previous chapter mark Specify the next chapter mark . > Stop x Pause X Record z Open the Favorites List FAVORITES Open the Guide OPTIONS Open Main menu HOME Move highlight (cursor) V v B b Select item Close on-screen display RETURN Page +/- To Do This ... Press ...
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...see page 44. 32 Unavailable options are grayed out or not displayed. Sound Screen Video Options The XMB™ is shown here with various options. Accessing the Equipment Connected to access the TV Home Menu on the XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) as well as a variety ... a label using the number 0-9 or CH +/- Watching TV Select a channel. TV • You can also select a TV channel using the Label Inputs feature for your PC. TV Media Category Icons Settings Adjusting TV Settings Customize the TV settings with Settings highlighted. Using the Menus The HOME button...
...see page 44. 32 Unavailable options are grayed out or not displayed. Sound Screen Video Options The XMB™ is shown here with various options. Accessing the Equipment Connected to access the TV Home Menu on the XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) as well as a variety ... a label using the number 0-9 or CH +/- Watching TV Select a channel. TV • You can also select a TV channel using the Label Inputs feature for your PC. TV Media Category Icons Settings Adjusting TV Settings Customize the TV settings with Settings highlighted. Using the Menus The HOME button...
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...to exit. 33 Available channels are listed under the Settings icon. Select inputs from Video1-3 Component 1-2 HDMI 1-3 PC under the TV icon. Settings Available TV settings and features 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 the Settings.) Product Support (page 34) Clock/Timers (page 34) Picture (page 34) Sound (page 36) Screen ...
...to exit. 33 Available channels are listed under the Settings icon. Select inputs from Video1-3 Component 1-2 HDMI 1-3 PC under the TV icon. Settings Available TV settings and features 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 the Settings.) Product Support (page 34) Clock/Timers (page 34) Picture (page 34) Sound (page 36) Screen ...
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... here. The Timer feature will not be set, so the TV tunes to save changes you made . TV Setting Description Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Sony contact information is available from the TV is executed the TV will turn off automatically. Exit the Timer setting screen. Sets the time in a theater-like environment. Allows you to...
... here. The Timer feature will not be set, so the TV tunes to save changes you made . TV Setting Description Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Sony contact information is available from the TV is executed the TV will turn off automatically. Exit the Timer setting screen. Sets the time in a theater-like environment. Allows you to...
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...Wide Mode can also be accessed by emphasizing the high and low frequency sounds. Zoom Enlarges the picture horizontally and vertically to fill the screen when the original source is automatically replaced with the 4:3 Default setting for Standard of Sound Mode. Off Turns off Steady Sound. When...aspect ratio. Sound Booster Sound Booster provides a fuller sound with minimum distortion. Volume Offset Adjusts the volume level of the current input (TV or video input) relative to High for Dynamic of Sound Mode. Normal Displays the 4:3 picture in Custom of Sound Mode and Low ...
...Wide Mode can also be accessed by emphasizing the high and low frequency sounds. Zoom Enlarges the picture horizontally and vertically to fill the screen when the original source is automatically replaced with the 4:3 Default setting for Standard of Sound Mode. Off Turns off Steady Sound. When...aspect ratio. Sound Booster Sound Booster provides a fuller sound with minimum distortion. Volume Offset Adjusts the volume level of the current input (TV or video input) relative to High for Dynamic of Sound Mode. Normal Displays the 4:3 picture in Custom of Sound Mode and Low ...
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...Adjust the H Center Press V/v to the default values. To Adjust the V Center Press V/v to fine tune overall sharpness. Display Area Screen Position Vertical Size Full Pixel Displays the picture for 1080i or 1080p sources in its original resolution and aspect ratio. Normal Displays the recommended... picture area. -1/-2 Enlarges the picture to Wide Zoom or Zoom. Press B/b to adjust the Horizontal positioning. ~ • The Screen Position feature is useful if the TV is set to hide the edge of the picture. Adjust after Pitch to highlight V Center and press .
...Adjust the H Center Press V/v to the default values. To Adjust the V Center Press V/v to fine tune overall sharpness. Display Area Screen Position Vertical Size Full Pixel Displays the picture for 1080i or 1080p sources in its original resolution and aspect ratio. Normal Displays the recommended... picture area. -1/-2 Enlarges the picture to Wide Zoom or Zoom. Press B/b to adjust the Horizontal positioning. ~ • The Screen Position feature is useful if the TV is set to hide the edge of the picture. Adjust after Pitch to highlight V Center and press .