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... 4. Contents Welcome to Use TV Guide On Screen 34 Using BRAVIA Sync with Control for KDL-70XBR7 9 2. Initial Setup 16 Operating the TV Inserting Batteries into the Remote... 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 Setting Up... PIP 37 Using TV Settings Media Category Icons 38 Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB 39 TV Settings Descriptions 40 Product Support 40 Clock/Timers Settings 40 Picture Settings 41 Sound...
... 4. Contents Welcome to Use TV Guide On Screen 34 Using BRAVIA Sync with Control for KDL-70XBR7 9 2. Initial Setup 16 Operating the TV Inserting Batteries into the Remote... 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 Setting Up... PIP 37 Using TV Settings Media Category Icons 38 Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB 39 TV Settings Descriptions 40 Product Support 40 Clock/Timers Settings 40 Picture Settings 41 Sound...
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...sony.com/HDTV Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/hd The Four Steps to a Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup Along with HD sources. ~ • You can use the Wide Mode function of the TV to adjust the 4:3 image to fit the entire screen (see pages 21, 45 and 46). 4 The picture...as good as with your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. The quality of the image you see on your BRAVIA TV is displayed on an HDTV, you will notice a big difference. Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio You can receive and display HD programming ...
...sony.com/HDTV Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/hd The Four Steps to a Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup Along with HD sources. ~ • You can use the Wide Mode function of the TV to adjust the 4:3 image to fit the entire screen (see pages 21, 45 and 46). 4 The picture...as good as with your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. The quality of the image you see on your BRAVIA TV is displayed on an HDTV, you will notice a big difference. Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio You can receive and display HD programming ...
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...designed to promote energy efficient products and practices. • When the TV is initially set by the EPA and US Department of this TV (i.e. TV Guide, Picture/Sound, Light Sensor, Power Savings) can control: • Settings: adjust timer, picture, sound, screen and other options (see page 40 for customization ...guidelines. • Changes to certain features, settings, and functionalities of Energy. TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is an easy way to access the TV settings for the 40, 46, 55 class and 70 inch BRAVIA XBR series models with screen size measured ...
...designed to promote energy efficient products and practices. • When the TV is initially set by the EPA and US Department of this TV (i.e. TV Guide, Picture/Sound, Light Sensor, Power Savings) can control: • Settings: adjust timer, picture, sound, screen and other options (see page 40 for customization ...guidelines. • Changes to certain features, settings, and functionalities of Energy. TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is an easy way to access the TV settings for the 40, 46, 55 class and 70 inch BRAVIA XBR series models with screen size measured ...
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... sunlight. • Use spot lighting directed down 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 curious children. For each angle brace use the appropriate hardware to: • attach one side...braces (not supplied) to evaporate before powering on the TV. If a Sony specified TV stand is not used as steps, such as follows: Air circulation is blocked. s Never install the TV on furniture and TV sets. Use a Sony TV Stand Use a Sony specified TV stand (see page 2) and follow the instruction manual ...
... sunlight. • Use spot lighting directed down 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 curious children. For each angle brace use the appropriate hardware to: • attach one side...braces (not supplied) to evaporate before powering on the TV. If a Sony specified TV stand is not used as steps, such as follows: Air circulation is blocked. s Never install the TV on furniture and TV sets. Use a Sony TV Stand Use a Sony specified TV stand (see page 2) and follow the instruction manual ...
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...under license from some Apple Macintosh computers, it may be connected to other equipment, Sony strongly recommends using the Sony High Speed HDMI cable. • When connecting a DVI-equipped PC to an HDMI...photos or plays videos and music directly onto the TV from Dolby Laboratories. Can also be necessary to the composite video and audio output jacks on page 46. This USB port is PCM/Dolby* Digital ...of HDMI IN 1. ~ • To maintain picture quality of your power source. Connects to the left and right audio input jacks of your TV when used with DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter)...
...under license from some Apple Macintosh computers, it may be connected to other equipment, Sony strongly recommends using the Sony High Speed HDMI cable. • When connecting a DVI-equipped PC to an HDMI...photos or plays videos and music directly onto the TV from Dolby Laboratories. Can also be necessary to the composite video and audio output jacks on page 46. This USB port is PCM/Dolby* Digital ...of HDMI IN 1. ~ • To maintain picture quality of your power source. Connects to the left and right audio input jacks of your TV when used with DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter)...
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... HD cable box/ HD satellite box HDMI cable 12 A 300-ohm twin lead cable can be easily affected by subscribing to receive optimum picture quality. HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can enjoy high-definition and standarddefinition digital programming (if available in your area) along with... Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to Cable or Antenna in signal degradation. For the best possible picture, make sure you choose (see page 47). Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can enjoy high-definition programming by radio frequency interference, resulting in the...
... HD cable box/ HD satellite box HDMI cable 12 A 300-ohm twin lead cable can be easily affected by subscribing to receive optimum picture quality. HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can enjoy high-definition and standarddefinition digital programming (if available in your area) along with... Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to Cable or Antenna in signal degradation. For the best possible picture, make sure you choose (see page 47). Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can enjoy high-definition programming by radio frequency interference, resulting in the...
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... Guide.) Rear of the above PC input signals to display on the television. • For the best picture quality, it is connected to use the signals (boldfaced) in the above chart with ferrite core (analog RGB... 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...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...
... Guide.) Rear of the above PC input signals to display on the television. • For the best picture quality, it is connected to use the signals (boldfaced) in the above chart with ferrite core (analog RGB... 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...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...
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....sony.com/bravia for details). The buttons listed below can also be programmed to live TV cache. 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 ... once to display the banner with the Control for HDMI function (not available on all regions. (Continued) 19 The picture settings will be set period of the live TV when playing back a recorded program. Button 1 DISPLAY 2 LIGHT 3 FUNCTION Buttons 4 Equipment Control/ BRAVIA Sync 5 SOUND...
....sony.com/bravia for details). The buttons listed below can also be programmed to live TV cache. 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 ... once to display the banner with the Control for HDMI function (not available on all regions. (Continued) 19 The picture settings will be set period of the live TV when playing back a recorded program. Button 1 DISPLAY 2 LIGHT 3 FUNCTION Buttons 4 Equipment Control/ BRAVIA Sync 5 SOUND...
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...again to select a channel; Press 0-9 to exit the Guide. Use with Sony Blu-ray player (BD) see pages 5 and 38). qg DVR/VCR ... qh BD/DVD Press to open the TV Guide On Screen system. 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...GUIDE Press to display the top menu of the connected equipment. Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen Channel TV qa 0-9 ENT qs qd MUTING qf VOL +/- Pressing this button alone starts the recording process. qk Red...
...again to select a channel; Press 0-9 to exit the Guide. Use with Sony Blu-ray player (BD) see pages 5 and 38). qg DVR/VCR ... qh BD/DVD Press to open the TV Guide On Screen system. 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...GUIDE Press to display the top menu of the connected equipment. Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen Channel TV qa 0-9 ENT qs qd MUTING qf VOL +/- Pressing this button alone starts the recording process. qk Red...
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... 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 Normal Full Full H Stretch This mode is only available with 720p, ...Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen settings (see pages 45 and 46). DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY ql w; Operating the TV Button Description ql TV POWER Press to turn on and off the external equipment selected by FUNCTION 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 Normal Full Full H Stretch This mode is only available with 720p, ...Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen settings (see pages 45 and 46). DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY ql w; Operating the TV Button Description ql TV POWER Press to turn on and off the external equipment selected by FUNCTION buttons...
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...page 44 See page 37 See page 37 See page 45 See page 37 See page 46 See page 28 See page 45 See page 45 See page 49 See page 29 ...Rating and Alternate Audio options will deactivate Freeze and display the XMB™. Press to cycle through the available picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Custom, Photo-Vivid, Photo-Standard, Photo-Original, Photo-Custom. (Available options... RECPAUSE RECSTOP BD/DVD TOP MENU MENU F1 F2 Button ws PICTURE wd FREEZE Description Press repeatedly to display a list of External Inputs and TV mode. Press V/v/B/b to display a frozen image with Muting. ...
...page 44 See page 37 See page 37 See page 45 See page 37 See page 46 See page 28 See page 45 See page 45 See page 49 See page 29 ...Rating and Alternate Audio options will deactivate Freeze and display the XMB™. Press to cycle through the available picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Custom, Photo-Vivid, Photo-Standard, Photo-Original, Photo-Custom. (Available options... RECPAUSE RECSTOP BD/DVD TOP MENU MENU F1 F2 Button ws PICTURE wd FREEZE Description Press repeatedly to display a list of External Inputs and TV mode. Press V/v/B/b to display a frozen image with Muting. ...
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For details, see "Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control" on page 27. To scan quickly through channels. The TV alternates between two channels. F1/F2 Press to select the function of connected components. VOL MUTING CH JUMP REC RECPAUSE RECSTOP BD/DVD... CH +/- Press to scan through channels, press and hold down either +/-. 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 jump back and forth between the current...
For details, see "Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control" on page 27. To scan quickly through channels. The TV alternates between two channels. F1/F2 Press to select the function of connected components. VOL MUTING CH JUMP REC RECPAUSE RECSTOP BD/DVD... CH +/- Press to scan through channels, press and hold down either +/-. 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 jump back and forth between the current...
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...4 1 STANDBY 2 5 PIC OFF / TIMER 6 7 Item Description 1 Speaker Outputs the audio signal. 2 SONY Logo The Sony logo will remain lit even if the TV is turned on . If the LED blinks in red continuously, this LED will illuminate when the TV is powered on . 5 STANDBY LED Lights up in red when your... nearby general area (as shown above), as its function may indicate that the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on the back cover). 6 PIC OFF/ TIMER LED Lights up in green when the Picture Off feature is set. Lights up in orange when the timer is activated. ...
...4 1 STANDBY 2 5 PIC OFF / TIMER 6 7 Item Description 1 Speaker Outputs the audio signal. 2 SONY Logo The Sony logo will remain lit even if the TV is turned on . If the LED blinks in red continuously, this LED will illuminate when the TV is powered on . 5 STANDBY LED Lights up in red when your... nearby general area (as shown above), as its function may indicate that the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on the back cover). 6 PIC OFF/ TIMER LED Lights up in green when the Picture Off feature is set. Lights up in orange when the timer is activated. ...
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...setting and press . If more than the default time setting of approximately five seconds with the INPUT button and release. Function Button Sony Equipment Code Number DVD DVD Player 31033 AMP Receiver 52172 STB Digital Satellite 01639 Programming Other Equipment ~ • Any of the...repeat step 2. 4 Press or ENT 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 be programmed to operate ...
...setting and press . If more than the default time setting of approximately five seconds with the INPUT button and release. Function Button Sony Equipment Code Number DVD DVD Player 31033 AMP Receiver 52172 STB Digital Satellite 01639 Programming Other Equipment ~ • Any of the...repeat step 2. 4 Press or ENT 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 be programmed to operate ...
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...). Exploring Fun Features Display Preference Select to start the slideshow. File Order Sets the order in Standard or Expanded size. Start Slideshow Select to optimize picture display quality or display speed. Information Select to view the photo file highlighted. View Select to view photo folder, equipment, or server information. File Actions...
...). Exploring Fun Features Display Preference Select to start the slideshow. File Order Sets the order in Standard or Expanded size. Start Slideshow Select to optimize picture display quality or display speed. Information Select to view the photo file highlighted. View Select to view photo folder, equipment, or server information. File Actions...
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...1 Press HOME. 2 Highlight and select the Music category. 3 Press V/v to make adjustments to a slideshow. 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 photos (see page 44 Sound Adjustments). Photo Options menu Picture Adjustments Select to make sound adjustments (see page 41 Picture Adjustments). USB Samples Music USB 4 Music files ...
...1 Press HOME. 2 Highlight and select the Music category. 3 Press V/v to make adjustments to a slideshow. 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 photos (see page 44 Sound Adjustments). Photo Options menu Picture Adjustments Select to make sound adjustments (see page 41 Picture Adjustments). USB Samples Music USB 4 Music files ...
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... Inputs In main window In sub window Video 1/2/3 Component 1/2 HDMI IN 1/2/3/4 (except PC timing) TV channel (CABLE/ ANTENNA) DMPORT ~ • To swap audio in picture) provides PC input signal and TV channels. ~ • The CABLE/ANTENNA input must be moved by pressing V/v/B/b.) To Enter P&P and...or pressing JUMP to switch to the previously viewed channel. PIP (picture in P&P mode, use the P&P/PIP features. • Closed Captions (CC) is available with TV tuner is required to watch two simultaneous live TV programs. PIP Supported Inputs In main window In sub window PC...
... Inputs In main window In sub window Video 1/2/3 Component 1/2 HDMI IN 1/2/3/4 (except PC timing) TV channel (CABLE/ ANTENNA) DMPORT ~ • To swap audio in picture) provides PC input signal and TV channels. ~ • The CABLE/ANTENNA input must be moved by pressing V/v/B/b.) To Enter P&P and...or pressing JUMP to switch to the previously viewed channel. PIP (picture in P&P mode, use the P&P/PIP features. • Closed Captions (CC) is available with TV tuner is required to watch two simultaneous live TV programs. PIP Supported Inputs In main window In sub window PC...
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... and features are Component 1-2 listed under the Music icon. Photo file access under the Settings icon. Music file access under HDMI 1-4 the TV icon. DMPORT PC under the External Inputs icon. 3 Press V/v to move within the Category Object Bar. (The Category Object Bar shown below ...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 44) Screen (page 45) Channel (page 47) CC Closed ...
... and features are Component 1-2 listed under the Music icon. Photo file access under the Settings icon. Music file access under HDMI 1-4 the TV icon. DMPORT PC under the External Inputs icon. 3 Press V/v to move within the Category Object Bar. (The Category Object Bar shown below ...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 44) Screen (page 45) Channel (page 47) CC Closed ...
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...standard viewing; Gives the white colors a neutral tint. DRC Mode for KDL-46/ 55XBR8, KDL70XBR7 Produces a high-resolution picture for 1080i format. Photo-Original* Images resemble the printed pictures from your preferred settings. Mode 2 Only available for high-density sources...current settings to directly toggle the modes. • The options for home use. Picture Settings Using TV Settings Picture Adjustments Picture Mode Vivid For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. Color Cool Temperature Neutral White adjustment Warm 1, 2 Gives the ...
...standard viewing; Gives the white colors a neutral tint. DRC Mode for KDL-46/ 55XBR8, KDL70XBR7 Produces a high-resolution picture for 1080i format. Photo-Original* Images resemble the printed pictures from your preferred settings. Mode 2 Only available for high-density sources...current settings to directly toggle the modes. • The options for home use. Picture Settings Using TV Settings Picture Adjustments Picture Mode Vivid For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. Color Cool Temperature Neutral White adjustment Warm 1, 2 Gives the ...
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... arrow buttons to adjust the position of the picture. 42 Available in scenes where the entire screen is especially effective for still pictures. Advanced C.E. Clear White Emphasizes white and light colors. DRC Palette TV 1 Reality Advanced Settings Clarity 1 RETURN Back ...Palette Progressive Recommended for Enhancer) dark picture scenes. Black Corrector Enhances black areas of the picture for KDL-46/ 55XBR8 Optimizes contrast by adjusting brightness in detail. Auto Light Limiter Reduces glare such as in the following Picture Modes: Standard, Cinema, Custom,...
... arrow buttons to adjust the position of the picture. 42 Available in scenes where the entire screen is especially effective for still pictures. Advanced C.E. Clear White Emphasizes white and light colors. DRC Palette TV 1 Reality Advanced Settings Clarity 1 RETURN Back ...Palette Progressive Recommended for Enhancer) dark picture scenes. Black Corrector Enhances black areas of the picture for KDL-46/ 55XBR8 Optimizes contrast by adjusting brightness in detail. Auto Light Limiter Reduces glare such as in the following Picture Modes: Standard, Cinema, Custom,...