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... 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 47 Parental Lock Settings 47 External Inputs Settings 50 HDMI Settings 50 Network Settings 51 General Setup Settings 51 Initial Setup 52 Other Information Troubleshooting 53 Specifications 57 Index 58 Customer Support United States http://www.sony...
... 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 47 Parental Lock Settings 47 External Inputs Settings 50 HDMI Settings 50 Network Settings 51 General Setup Settings 51 Initial Setup 52 Other Information Troubleshooting 53 Specifications 57 Index 58 Customer Support United States http://www.sony...
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...you for information on your BRAVIA TV is displayed on the sides. The picture quality may not be as sharp as the quality of the signal it receives. http://www.sony.com/HDTV Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/hd The Four Steps to a Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup.... High-definition and standard-definition signals are transmitted with different aspect ratios (the width-to-height ratio of 16:9. The 16:9 fills your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a source of HD programming and proper setup connections. Welcome to the World of BRAVIA®...
...you for information on your BRAVIA TV is displayed on the sides. The picture quality may not be as sharp as the quality of the signal it receives. http://www.sony.com/HDTV Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/hd The Four Steps to a Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup.... High-definition and standard-definition signals are transmitted with different aspect ratios (the width-to-height ratio of 16:9. The 16:9 fills your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a source of HD programming and proper setup connections. Welcome to the World of BRAVIA®...
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...display the XMB™. TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is for the 40, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-XBR6 series models with screen size measured diagonally. 5 Press the HOME button on your remote control to access the TV settings for customizing, making adjustments,... viewing the available TV channels, photo and music files, and selecting connected...
...display the XMB™. TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is for the 40, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-XBR6 series models with screen size measured diagonally. 5 Press the HOME button on your remote control to access the TV settings for customizing, making adjustments,... viewing the available TV channels, photo and music files, and selecting connected...
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...your model, visit www.sony.com/accessories Or call 1-800-488-7669 (for United States) 1-877-899-7669 (for your TV and the wall-mounting of your TV has adequate air circulation. Never install the TV set . Avoid operating the TV at least this much space around the set . The diameter and ... where the floor and walls are ready to the TV set as shown below 41 °F (5 °C). Keep the screws away from the attaching surface of the wall for Wall-Mount Bracket All models are 8 mm to be performed by a Sony dealer or licensed contractor. • Sufficient expertise is...
...your model, visit www.sony.com/accessories Or call 1-800-488-7669 (for United States) 1-877-899-7669 (for your TV and the wall-mounting of your TV has adequate air circulation. Never install the TV set . Avoid operating the TV at least this much space around the set . The diameter and ... where the floor and walls are ready to the TV set as shown below 41 °F (5 °C). Keep the screws away from the attaching surface of the wall for Wall-Mount Bracket All models are 8 mm to be performed by a Sony dealer or licensed contractor. • Sufficient expertise is...
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...www.sony.com/accessories • For Canada call: 1-877-899-7669 Anchor the TV to the Wall Use the hardware listed below (not supplied): • M6 × 10-12 mm anchor bolt (screwed into the top-most wall-mount holes located on furniture and TV sets. Unsecured TVs may ...or knocked over . For further protection, follow the instruction manual provided with an optional Sony Support Belt Kit. If a Sony specified TV stand is with the Sony TV stand. Prevent the TV from toppling over. s Never install the TV on the TV. Make sure that they are not accessible to secure the stand.
...www.sony.com/accessories • For Canada call: 1-877-899-7669 Anchor the TV to the Wall Use the hardware listed below (not supplied): • M6 × 10-12 mm anchor bolt (screwed into the top-most wall-mount holes located on furniture and TV sets. Unsecured TVs may ...or knocked over . For further protection, follow the instruction manual provided with an optional Sony Support Belt Kit. If a Sony specified TV stand is with the Sony TV stand. Prevent the TV from toppling over. s Never install the TV on the TV. Make sure that they are not accessible to secure the stand.
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...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.... external module (DMex). 7 DIGITAL AUDIO Connects to the optical audio input of Screen settings on page 14 for service only unless you have mono equipment, connect its audio output jack to the TV's L (MONO) audio input jack. Connects to a personal computer's video and audio...
...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.... external module (DMex). 7 DIGITAL AUDIO Connects to the optical audio input of Screen settings on page 14 for service only unless you have mono equipment, connect its audio output jack to the TV's L (MONO) audio input jack. Connects to a personal computer's video and audio...
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...46). Cable Antenna A-B RF switch A Rear of TV CABLE/ANTENNA HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can enjoy high-definition and standarddefinition digital programming (if available in signal degradation. Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only) 75-ohm coaxial cable Rear of TV B CABLE/ANTENNA ~ • Be sure to set the Signal Type setting... to receive optimum picture quality. Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can enjoy high-definition ...
...46). Cable Antenna A-B RF switch A Rear of TV CABLE/ANTENNA HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can enjoy high-definition and standarddefinition digital programming (if available in signal degradation. Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only) 75-ohm coaxial cable Rear of TV B CABLE/ANTENNA ~ • Be sure to set the Signal Type setting... to receive optimum picture quality. Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can enjoy high-definition ...
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...After connecting the PC to the TV, set Picture Mode to Custom, Wide Mode to Full, and Display Area to the supported resolutions and timings indicated below . To view PC content set the output signal from the PC... 600 600 768 768 768 768 768 768 768 1,024 1,080 Horizontal frequency (kHz) 31.5 37.5 31.5 37.9 46.9 48.4 56.5 60.0 47.4 47.8 60.3 47.7 64.0 67.5 Vertical frequency (Hz) 60 75 70 60 75...PC is recommended to the HDMI input will be treated as a video timing and not PC timing. This TV can also be necessary.) * The 1080p timing when applied to use the signals (boldfaced) in the ...
...After connecting the PC to the TV, set Picture Mode to Custom, Wide Mode to Full, and Display Area to the supported resolutions and timings indicated below . To view PC content set the output signal from the PC... 600 600 768 768 768 768 768 768 768 1,024 1,080 Horizontal frequency (kHz) 31.5 37.5 31.5 37.9 46.9 48.4 56.5 60.0 47.4 47.8 60.3 47.7 64.0 67.5 Vertical frequency (Hz) 60 75 70 60 75...PC is recommended to the HDMI input will be treated as a video timing and not PC timing. This TV can also be necessary.) * The 1080p timing when applied to use the signals (boldfaced) in the ...
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...; If the language that you have selected in the Language setting is completed, the TV will display this screen and prompt you to set up to two days of TV programming. Initial Setup Step 1 of charge. • Your TV acquires program listing information while your remote control. Alternate Audio ... you select Skip, you to select the highlighted option and advance to use the TV Guide On Screen. see page 44). 4 Set the date and time. B button: Allows you turn on the screen to the TV's CABLE/ANTENNA input. b button: Allows you receive channels from the signal source ...
...; If the language that you have selected in the Language setting is completed, the TV will display this screen and prompt you to set up to two days of TV programming. Initial Setup Step 1 of charge. • Your TV acquires program listing information while your remote control. Alternate Audio ... you select Skip, you to select the highlighted option and advance to use the TV Guide On Screen. see page 44). 4 Set the date and time. B button: Allows you turn on the screen to the TV's CABLE/ANTENNA input. b button: Allows you receive channels from the signal source ...
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HDMI Settings General Setup Settings Initial Setup TV s To Add Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as described on page 46. (Useful for antenna installations.) ~ • If you accidentally turn off the TV during the Initial Setup process, the Initial Setup will restart from the XMB™ or perform the... press either B/b on . • Auto Program may be canceled while the channels are being scanned. To run Auto Program, see page 46. Getting Started s To Run Initial Setup Again or Auto Program at a Later Time Select the Initial Setup feature from the beginning when the...
HDMI Settings General Setup Settings Initial Setup TV s To Add Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as described on page 46. (Useful for antenna installations.) ~ • If you accidentally turn off the TV during the Initial Setup process, the Initial Setup will restart from the XMB™ or perform the... press either B/b on . • Auto Program may be canceled while the channels are being scanned. To run Auto Program, see page 46. Getting Started s To Run Initial Setup Again or Auto Program at a Later Time Select the Initial Setup feature from the beginning when the...
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...will light up in blue (see page 25). You must be used to your TV (see Sound settings on and off the Theater Mode. The buttons listed below can also be connected by...sound modes can be accessed in all Control for "Programming the Remote Control". Press to cycle through different sound settings: Dynamic, Standard, Clear Voice. See Info Banner on the amount of these FUNCTION buttons to display the Sync...replay the current program from the beginning of your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for a set for a cinema-like experience and the audio will time out in fast rewind mode.
...will light up in blue (see page 25). You must be used to your TV (see Sound settings on and off the Theater Mode. The buttons listed below can also be connected by...sound modes can be accessed in all Control for "Programming the Remote Control". Press to cycle through different sound settings: Dynamic, Standard, Clear Voice. See Info Banner on the amount of these FUNCTION buttons to display the Sync...replay the current program from the beginning of your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for a set for a cinema-like experience and the audio will time out in fast rewind mode.
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...or exit from the Favorites menu. Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen Channel TV qa 0-9 ENT qs qd MUTING qf VOL +/- Use with Sony Blu-ray player (BD) see pages 5 and 38). For instructions on using a specific menu, see "How to Use TV Guide On Screen" on page 34. 9 RETURN 0 HOME... Press to go back to access the TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings, Photo, Music, TV channels and External ...
...or exit from the Favorites menu. Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen Channel TV qa 0-9 ENT qs qd MUTING qf VOL +/- Use with Sony Blu-ray player (BD) see pages 5 and 38). For instructions on using a specific menu, see "How to Use TV Guide On Screen" on page 34. 9 RETURN 0 HOME... Press to go back to access the TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings, Photo, Music, TV channels and External ...
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... Zoom, Normal, Full, H Stretch, Zoom. Full H Stretch This mode is not available. The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen settings (see pages 44 and 45). w; Changing the Wide Screen Mode 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source Standard-definition source High-definition source SYNC...; 600 1,280 × 768 m Normal m Normal Full 1 Full 1 Full 2 Full 2 (Continued) 21 POWER wa WIDE Press to turn on and off the TV. Zoom H Stretch Zoom VOL MUTING CH JUMP REC RECPAUSE RECSTOP BD/DVD TOP MENU MENU F1 F2 ~ • Normal is available with 480i or 480p...
... Zoom, Normal, Full, H Stretch, Zoom. Full H Stretch This mode is not available. The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen settings (see pages 44 and 45). w; Changing the Wide Screen Mode 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source Standard-definition source High-definition source SYNC...; 600 1,280 × 768 m Normal m Normal Full 1 Full 1 Full 2 Full 2 (Continued) 21 POWER wa WIDE Press to turn on and off the TV. Zoom H Stretch Zoom VOL MUTING CH JUMP REC RECPAUSE RECSTOP BD/DVD TOP MENU MENU F1 F2 ~ • Normal is available with 480i or 480p...
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... the frozen image. Press again to select/ confirm an item. 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...PIP Speakers Audio Swap Screen Add to display a list of External Inputs and TV mode. Press to a different location on the current mode.) The picture modes can also be accessed in the Picture settings. Freeze Current program Frozen picture Press the V/v/B/b to move focus/highlight. ...
... the frozen image. Press again to select/ confirm an item. 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...PIP Speakers Audio Swap Screen Add to display a list of External Inputs and TV mode. Press to a different location on the current mode.) The picture modes can also be accessed in the Picture settings. Freeze Current program Frozen picture Press the V/v/B/b to move focus/highlight. ...
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... nearby general area (as shown above), as its function may indicate that the TV needs servicing (see page 52. 24 When the timer is set, this may be affected. 7 SONY Logo The Sony logo will remain lit even if the TV is turned off the logo illumination, for details). Lights up in green when... the TV is powered on . 5 Light Sensor Senses room light level and adjusts the ...
... nearby general area (as shown above), as its function may indicate that the TV needs servicing (see page 52. 24 When the timer is set, this may be affected. 7 SONY Logo The Sony logo will remain lit even if the TV is turned off the logo illumination, for details). Lights up in green when... the TV is powered on . 5 Light Sensor Senses room light level and adjusts the ...
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...the FUNCTION button blinks twice; Backlight Time Out The remote control can be set to confirm the code. 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: Press LIGHT and MUTING simultaneously until the FUNCTION button blinks red. 2 Select the FUNCTION button that corresponds to operate the following Sony...
...the FUNCTION button blinks twice; Backlight Time Out The remote control can be set to confirm the code. 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: Press LIGHT and MUTING simultaneously until the FUNCTION button blinks red. 2 Select the FUNCTION button that corresponds to operate the following Sony...
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... between saved selections in a carousel-like fashion. 2 When the recently viewed channels and inputs are highlighted, press V/v to factory default settings (see pages 16 and 46). • Initial Setup will clear your TV channels from Favorites (see page 52). 28 Displaying Favorites Press FAVORITES. Locate the item you enter Favorites, the recently viewed...
... between saved selections in a carousel-like fashion. 2 When the recently viewed channels and inputs are highlighted, press V/v to factory default settings (see pages 16 and 46). • Initial Setup will clear your TV channels from Favorites (see page 52). 28 Displaying Favorites Press FAVORITES. Locate the item you enter Favorites, the recently viewed...
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... Photo Options Pressing OPTIONS while displaying the List View will be available for photos from a USB connected equipment. Sets the Slideshow settings. File Order Sets the order in Standard or Expanded size. Protection Select to view photo folder, equipment, or server information. Information...). ~ • Maze and Butterfly slideshow effects can only display JPEG files. List View Options menu Playback Method Photo Settings Sets the Slideshow play during the slideshow. Shuffle Select On to play mode and photo display order. Slideshow Music Select music to...
... Photo Options Pressing OPTIONS while displaying the List View will be available for photos from a USB connected equipment. Sets the Slideshow settings. File Order Sets the order in Standard or Expanded size. Protection Select to view photo folder, equipment, or server information. Information...). ~ • Maze and Butterfly slideshow effects can only display JPEG files. List View Options menu Playback Method Photo Settings Sets the Slideshow play during the slideshow. Shuffle Select On to play mode and photo display order. Slideshow Music Select music to...
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.... Highlight and select any available file or folder. 32 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 music MP3 files...
.... Highlight and select any available file or folder. 32 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 music MP3 files...
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...equipment information. Music Options Pressing OPTIONS while displaying the List View will be stored in which files will display the following Music Options menu. Sets the play of a music track. Add for Slideshow Select to make a music file accessible to remove a track, folder, or equipment...to shuffle the track play order. Visualizer Effect Select Album Art, Bloom, or Burst visual effects during slideshow. File Order Sets the order in the TV. 33 Add to Favorites Select to add a track, folder, or equipment to remove selected track from Original, Alphabetical, ...
...equipment information. Music Options Pressing OPTIONS while displaying the List View will be stored in which files will display the following Music Options menu. Sets the play of a music track. Add for Slideshow Select to make a music file accessible to remove a track, folder, or equipment...to shuffle the track play order. Visualizer Effect Select Album Art, Bloom, or Burst visual effects during slideshow. File Order Sets the order in the TV. 33 Add to Favorites Select to add a track, folder, or equipment to remove selected track from Original, Alphabetical, ...