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...Four Steps to Music 38 Watching TV 38 Accessing External Inputs 38 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... 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.sony.com Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/registration 3
...Four Steps to Music 38 Watching TV 38 Accessing External Inputs 38 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... 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.sony.com Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/registration 3
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...to a standard analog signal, you will see page 12). The 16:9 fills your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. Welcome to the World of BRAVIA® Thank you for information on upgrading to HD programming....equipment Contact your BRAVIA screen, maintaining a crisp, clear, vivid picture. 4:3 (standard-definition) source Most standard-definition signals use a wide screen aspect ratio of the signal it receives. HDTV uses a wider screen than conventional standarddefinition TV. 16:9 (high-definition) source Most HDTV signals use a boxy...
...to a standard analog signal, you will see page 12). The 16:9 fills your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. Welcome to the World of BRAVIA® Thank you for information on upgrading to HD programming....equipment Contact your BRAVIA screen, maintaining a crisp, clear, vivid picture. 4:3 (standard-definition) source Most standard-definition signals use a wide screen aspect ratio of the signal it receives. HDTV uses a wider screen than conventional standarddefinition TV. 16:9 (high-definition) source Most HDTV signals use a boxy...
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... meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set up, it is Energy Star Compliant. 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 TV guide, Picture/ Sound, Light Sensor, Power Savings) can also be selected from the vertical Category...
... meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set up, it is Energy Star Compliant. 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 TV guide, Picture/ Sound, Light Sensor, Power Savings) can also be selected from the vertical Category...
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... a wall. • For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that face the screen with opaque drapery. • Install the TV in installing this TV, especially to determine the strength of the TV set . Preparation for best picture quality • Do not expose the screen to your TV has adequate air circulation. Never install the...
... a wall. • For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that face the screen with opaque drapery. • Install the TV in installing this TV, especially to determine the strength of the TV set . Preparation for best picture quality • Do not expose the screen to your TV has adequate air circulation. Never install the...
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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 • 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. Should this occur, please wait a few hours to allow the moisture to moisture condensation.
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 • 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. Should this occur, please wait a few hours to allow the moisture to moisture condensation.
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...to the computer before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable. • If the picture is noisy, flickering or not clear, adjust Phase and Pitch of your... If both composite video and S VIDEO are trademarks of HDMI IN 4. ~ • Be sure to use this TV and any HDMI-equipped A/V equipment. Connects to the S VIDEO output jack of your equipment's component video (YPBPR) ... updates and enjoy photos from Dolby Laboratories. qs AC IN Connects to use these outputs to listen to your TV's audio through your A/V equipment. ~ • If you are connecting the optional BRAVIA external module (DMex)....
...to the computer before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable. • If the picture is noisy, flickering or not clear, adjust Phase and Pitch of your... If both composite video and S VIDEO are trademarks of HDMI IN 4. ~ • Be sure to use this TV and any HDMI-equipped A/V equipment. Connects to the S VIDEO output jack of your equipment's component video (YPBPR) ... updates and enjoy photos from Dolby Laboratories. qs AC IN Connects to use these outputs to listen to your TV's audio through your A/V equipment. ~ • If you are connecting the optional BRAVIA external module (DMex)....
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... RF switch (not supplied) to switch between the cable and over-the-air antenna programming, as indicated below. For the best possible picture, make sure you choose (see page 46). Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can be easily affected by subscribing to receive optimum... picture quality. Shown with audio) input on the back of your TV via the HDMI or component video (with HDMI Connection Rear of ...
... RF switch (not supplied) to switch between the cable and over-the-air antenna programming, as indicated below. For the best possible picture, make sure you choose (see page 46). Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can be easily affected by subscribing to receive optimum... picture quality. Shown with audio) input on the back of your TV via the HDMI or component video (with HDMI Connection Rear of ...
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... cable (see page 52). In plug and play, signals with a 60 Hz vertical frequency. 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 the supported resolutions and timings indicated below . This affects... 1,920 × Vertical (Line) 480 480 400 600 600 768 768 768 768 768 768 768 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 60 70 75 60 60 75 60 60...
... cable (see page 52). In plug and play, signals with a 60 Hz vertical frequency. 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 the supported resolutions and timings indicated below . This affects... 1,920 × Vertical (Line) 480 480 400 600 600 768 768 768 768 768 768 768 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 60 70 75 60 60 75 60 60...
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...time out in about 10 seconds or press again to access features in fast rewind mode. The picture settings will light up the remote control buttons. Press to exit. PREV: Press to replay the...25). 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...NEXT: Press to advance forward to your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for "Programming the Remote Control". Use them as a reference when operating the...
...time out in about 10 seconds or press again to access features in fast rewind mode. The picture settings will light up the remote control buttons. Press to exit. PREV: Press to replay the...25). 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...NEXT: Press to advance forward to your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for "Programming the Remote Control". Use them as a reference when operating the...
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...enter 2.1, press 2 , , 1 and ENT. For instructions on using a specific menu, see pages 5 and 38). 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 qk REC RECPAUSE...the operating manual of the BD/DVD disc. qk Red, Green, To use with 0-9 and ENT to open the TV Guide On Screen system. Press ENT to display the Favorites menu. Use with Sony Blu-ray player (BD) see chart on page 34. 9 RETURN 0 HOME Press to go back to the ...
...enter 2.1, press 2 , , 1 and ENT. For instructions on using a specific menu, see pages 5 and 38). 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 qk REC RECPAUSE...the operating manual of the BD/DVD disc. qk Red, Green, To use with 0-9 and ENT to open the TV Guide On Screen system. Press ENT to display the Favorites menu. Use with Sony Blu-ray player (BD) see chart on page 34. 9 RETURN 0 HOME Press to go back to the ...
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...buttons. 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. Full H Stretch This mode is... not available. Operating the TV Button Description ql TV POWER Press to turn on and off the TV. w; DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY ql w; Press repeatedly to cycle through the...
...buttons. 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. Full H Stretch This mode is... not available. Operating the TV Button Description ql TV POWER Press to turn on and off the TV. w; DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY ql w; Press repeatedly to cycle through the...
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...based on page 41. Press to display a list of External Inputs and TV mode. 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... location on the screen. ~ • With the Freeze feature active, some features are available in the Picture settings. 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 ...
...based on page 41. Press to display a list of External Inputs and TV mode. 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... location on the screen. ~ • With the Freeze feature active, some features are available in the Picture settings. 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 ...
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...Your Remote Control" on page 27. JUMP JUMP wl CH +/- e; 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 scan through channels, press and ...hold down either +/-. F1/F2 Press to jump back and forth between the current channel and the last channel that was selected. The TV alternates between two channels....
...Your Remote Control" on page 27. JUMP JUMP wl CH +/- e; 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 scan through channels, press and ...hold down either +/-. F1/F2 Press to jump back and forth between the current channel and the last channel that was selected. The TV alternates between two channels....
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... general area (as shown above), as its function may indicate that the TV needs servicing (see page 40 (Timer) and page 52 (Picture Off). 3 STANDBY LED Lights up in red when your TV is in green when the Picture Off feature is turned on. 5 Light Sensor Senses room light level and... powered on the back cover). 4 POWER LED Lights up in orange when the timer is set , this may be affected. 7 SONY Logo The Sony logo will remain lit even if the TV is set . Indicators 7 1 PIC OFF/TIMER STANDBY POWER 2 3 4 56 Item Description 1 Speaker Outputs the audio signal. 2 PIC OFF/ ...
... general area (as shown above), as its function may indicate that the TV needs servicing (see page 40 (Timer) and page 52 (Picture Off). 3 STANDBY LED Lights up in red when your TV is in green when the Picture Off feature is turned on. 5 Light Sensor Senses room light level and... powered on the back cover). 4 POWER LED Lights up in orange when the timer is set , this may be affected. 7 SONY Logo The Sony logo will remain lit even if the TV is set . Indicators 7 1 PIC OFF/TIMER STANDBY POWER 2 3 4 56 Item Description 1 Speaker Outputs the audio signal. 2 PIC OFF/ ...
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...For example, DVD can be set to operate a Bluray player. 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 turn off using 0-9. ... change backlight time setting: 1 Press LIGHT, VOL+, and then CH+ simultaneously until the four FUNCTION buttons blink red. Function Button Sony Equipment Code Number DVD DVD Player 31033 AMP Receiver 52172 STB Digital Satellite 01639 Programming Other Equipment ~ • Any of the FUNCTION...
...For example, DVD can be set to operate a Bluray player. 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 turn off using 0-9. ... change backlight time setting: 1 Press LIGHT, VOL+, and then CH+ simultaneously until the four FUNCTION buttons blink red. Function Button Sony Equipment Code Number DVD DVD Player 31033 AMP Receiver 52172 STB Digital Satellite 01639 Programming Other Equipment ~ • Any of the FUNCTION...
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... for photos from a DLNA Certified media server. Select from deletion. Exploring Fun Features Display Preference Select to start the slideshow. Start Slideshow Select to optimize picture display quality or display speed. File Actions Select to be listed. Protection Select to continuously play mode and photo display order. Print Quantity Select to...
... for photos from a DLNA Certified media server. Select from deletion. Exploring Fun Features Display Preference Select to start the slideshow. Start Slideshow Select to optimize picture display quality or display speed. File Actions Select to be listed. Protection Select to continuously play mode and photo display order. Print Quantity Select to...
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... file or folder. 32 Sound Adjustments Select to make adjustments to photos (see page 41 Picture Adjustments). Photo Options menu Picture Adjustments Select to Favorites, and Remove from a Sony connected USB equipment (not supplied) or add music to highlight and select the music file location...Photo Options menu. Music Listen to music MP3 files directly from Favorites see page 43 Sound Adjustments). 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...
... file or folder. 32 Sound Adjustments Select to make adjustments to photos (see page 41 Picture Adjustments). Photo Options menu Picture Adjustments Select to Favorites, and Remove from a Sony connected USB equipment (not supplied) or add music to highlight and select the music file location...Photo Options menu. Music Listen to music MP3 files directly from Favorites see page 43 Sound Adjustments). 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...
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...To swap audio in these features to exit. • Additional compatible device with P&P and PIP (see page 14). PIP (picture in picture) provides PC input signal and TV channels. ~ • The CABLE/ANTENNA input must be moved by pressing CH+/-; entering the channel number using the 0-9 numeric...2 Press V/v to highlight Exit P&P or Exit PIP (depends on the mode you to view two pictures simultaneously. P&P Main Window Sub Window PIP Main Window (PC) Sub Window (Location of the following inputs: TV channels, Video, Component, HDMI, DMPORT or PC. 2 Press V/v to highlight P&P or PIP and ...
...To swap audio in these features to exit. • Additional compatible device with P&P and PIP (see page 14). PIP (picture in picture) provides PC input signal and TV channels. ~ • The CABLE/ANTENNA input must be moved by pressing CH+/-; entering the channel number using the 0-9 numeric...2 Press V/v to highlight Exit P&P or Exit PIP (depends on the mode you to view two pictures simultaneously. P&P Main Window Sub Window PIP Main Window (PC) Sub Window (Location of the following inputs: TV channels, Video, Component, HDMI, DMPORT or PC. 2 Press V/v to highlight P&P or PIP and ...
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...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 Settings.) Product Support (page 40) Clock/Timers (page 40) Picture (page 41) ...Sound (page 43) Screen (page 44) Channel (page 46) CC Closed Captions (CC) (page 47) Parental ...
...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 Settings.) Product Support (page 40) Clock/Timers (page 40) Picture (page 41) ...Sound (page 43) Screen (page 44) Channel (page 46) CC Closed Captions (CC) (page 47) Parental ...
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... Increases or decreases the green tones. Warm 1, 2 Gives the white colors a reddish tint. ~ • The option Warm 1, 2 is available for home entertainment. Using TV Settings Picture Settings Picture Adjustments Picture Mode Vivid For Video Standard For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. For Photo Photo-Vivid For enhancing contrast and sharpness. Brightness Brightens or darkens the...
... Increases or decreases the green tones. Warm 1, 2 Gives the white colors a reddish tint. ~ • The option Warm 1, 2 is available for home entertainment. Using TV Settings Picture Settings Picture Adjustments Picture Mode Vivid For Video Standard For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. For Photo Photo-Vivid For enhancing contrast and sharpness. Brightness Brightens or darkens the...