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... purchase. Operating Instructions KDL-40XBR7 KDL-70XBR7 KDL-46XBR8 KDL-55XBR8 © 2008 Sony Corporation Please Do Not Return the Product to the Store On-line Registration Available: Be sure to resolve your questions more quickly than your TV United States http://productregistration.sony.com Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/registration 4-111-727-12(1) LCD Digital Color TV 40% Printed...
... purchase. Operating Instructions KDL-40XBR7 KDL-70XBR7 KDL-46XBR8 KDL-55XBR8 © 2008 Sony Corporation Please Do Not Return the Product to the Store On-line Registration Available: Be sure to resolve your questions more quickly than your TV United States http://productregistration.sony.com Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/registration 4-111-727-12(1) LCD Digital Color TV 40% Printed...
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... and receiver. Color" are trademarks or registered marks of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDL-40XBR7/KDL-70XBR7/ KDL-46XBR8/KDL-55XBR8 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. DLNA®, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED™ are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. CAUTION Use the following United States patents 4,908,713...
... and receiver. Color" are trademarks or registered marks of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDL-40XBR7/KDL-70XBR7/ KDL-46XBR8/KDL-55XBR8 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. DLNA®, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED™ are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. CAUTION Use the following United States patents 4,908,713...
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... BRAVIA Sync with Control for KDL-70XBR7 9 2. Locating Inputs and Outputs 10 3. Installing the TV 6 Carrying the TV 6 Preparation for Table-Top Stand 6 Preparation for Wall-Mount Bracket 7 When Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area 7 Securing the TV 8 Bundling the Connecting Cables... PIP 37 Using TV Settings Media Category Icons 38 Navigating through Music 33 Music Options 33 How 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://...
... BRAVIA Sync with Control for KDL-70XBR7 9 2. Locating Inputs and Outputs 10 3. Installing the TV 6 Carrying the TV 6 Preparation for Table-Top Stand 6 Preparation for Wall-Mount Bracket 7 When Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area 7 Securing the TV 8 Bundling the Connecting Cables... PIP 37 Using TV Settings Media Category Icons 38 Navigating through Music 33 Music Options 33 How 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://...
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Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio You can receive and display HD programming from 1080 HD signals. To learn more about HDTV, visit: U.S.A. http://www.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. ~... 12). When you compare a high-definition signal to a standard analog signal, you need access to HD programming. The 16:9 fills your new BRAVIA TV, you will see pages 21, 45 and 46). 4 Welcome to the World of BRAVIA® Thank you for information on upgrading to HD programming. Your BRAVIA...
Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio You can receive and display HD programming from 1080 HD signals. To learn more about HDTV, visit: U.S.A. http://www.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. ~... 12). When you compare a high-definition signal to a standard analog signal, you need access to HD programming. The 16:9 fills your new BRAVIA TV, you will see pages 21, 45 and 46). 4 Welcome to the World of BRAVIA® Thank you for information on upgrading to HD programming. Your BRAVIA...
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...: access TV Guide On Screen™ and available channels. • External Inputs: select cable, satellite, VCR, DVD players or other options (see page 40 for the 40, 46, 55 class and 70 inch BRAVIA XBR series models with screen size measured diagonally. The 55 class has a 54.6 inch viewable... image size (measured diagonally). 5 Press the HOME button on your remote control to access the TV settings for customizing, making adjustments, ...
...: access TV Guide On Screen™ and available channels. • External Inputs: select cable, satellite, VCR, DVD players or other options (see page 40 for the 40, 46, 55 class and 70 inch BRAVIA XBR series models with screen size measured diagonally. The 55 class has a 54.6 inch viewable... image size (measured diagonally). 5 Press the HOME button on your remote control to access the TV settings for customizing, making adjustments, ...
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...8226; Securing the TV Carrying the TV Be sure to follow these guidelines to place on the LCD panel. The screws can be found in the accessory bag. Table-Top Stand KDL-70XBR7 TV Unit 2 Place the Table-Top Stand on a TV stand (each sold separately). Installing the TV This TV can be mounted on... your palm directly underneath the panel but do not put stress on a TV stand. 1 Remove the Table-Top Stand and screws from the carton. KDL-40XBR7/ KDL-46XBR8 KDL-55XBR8 • Lift the TV by placing your hand as illustrated and hold the bottom of the panel, and not the transparent part...
...8226; Securing the TV Carrying the TV Be sure to follow these guidelines to place on the LCD panel. The screws can be found in the accessory bag. Table-Top Stand KDL-70XBR7 TV Unit 2 Place the Table-Top Stand on a TV stand (each sold separately). Installing the TV This TV can be mounted on... your palm directly underneath the panel but do not put stress on a TV stand. 1 Remove the Table-Top Stand and screws from the carton. KDL-40XBR7/ KDL-46XBR8 KDL-55XBR8 • Lift the TV by placing your hand as illustrated and hold the bottom of the panel, and not the transparent part...
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... the torque to fall, etc. 8-12 mm Getting Started ~ • Do not put stress on the LCD panel or the frame around the TV as shown below 41 °F (5 °C). KDL-40XBR7, KDL-46/55XBR8 If an electric screwdriver is required in length when measured from small children. For details on how to... other than those supplied may result in a safe place until you are ready to be performed by a Sony dealer or licensed contractor. • Sufficient expertise is used, set . Avoid operating the TV at least this much space around the set . The diameter and length of the Table-Top Stand and...
... the torque to fall, etc. 8-12 mm Getting Started ~ • Do not put stress on the LCD panel or the frame around the TV as shown below 41 °F (5 °C). KDL-40XBR7, KDL-46/55XBR8 If an electric screwdriver is required in length when measured from small children. For details on how to... other than those supplied may result in a safe place until you are ready to be performed by a Sony dealer or licensed contractor. • Sufficient expertise is used, set . Avoid operating the TV at least this much space around the set . The diameter and length of the Table-Top Stand and...
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... cause a fire. Make sure that can adequately support the weight of the TV. Securing the TV Sony strongly recommends taking measures to prevent the TV from Toppling Over s Secure the TV to evaporate before powering on furniture and TV sets. Prevent the TV from toppling over . 8 s Route all AC power cords and connecting cables so that face...
... cause a fire. Make sure that can adequately support the weight of the TV. Securing the TV Sony strongly recommends taking measures to prevent the TV from Toppling Over s Secure the TV to evaporate before powering on furniture and TV sets. Prevent the TV from toppling over . 8 s Route all AC power cords and connecting cables so that face...
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.... Wall-mount holes Rope or chain Wallanchor ~ • Do not bundle the AC power cord with cords. For KDL-70XBR7 Securing the TV to the AC power cord. Connecting the AC Power Cord for KDL-70XBR7 1 Connect the AC power cord (supplied) to the display's AC IN jack. AC IN (power supply input...) jack on the display AC plug holder (supplied) AC power cord (supplied) 1 Attach the AC plug holder 2 Clip on the rear side of the TV (pass the rope through...
.... Wall-mount holes Rope or chain Wallanchor ~ • Do not bundle the AC power cord with cords. For KDL-70XBR7 Securing the TV to the AC power cord. Connecting the AC Power Cord for KDL-70XBR7 1 Connect the AC power cord (supplied) to the display's AC IN jack. AC IN (power supply input...) jack on the display AC plug holder (supplied) AC power cord (supplied) 1 Attach the AC plug holder 2 Clip on the rear side of the TV (pass the rope through...
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... PC IN 1 LAN (10/100) IN 3 4 RGB DMPORT DC 5V / 0.7A MAX Rear of TV AUDIO R AUDIO L REMOTE CABLE / ANTENNA 9 0 qa Side Panel KDL-40XBR7 KDL-46XBR8 KDL-55XBR8 KDL-70XBR7 qd 2 IN VIDEO IN 2 VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R qs 7 1 ~ • This TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of 1,920 dots × 1,080 lines. • An...
... PC IN 1 LAN (10/100) IN 3 4 RGB DMPORT DC 5V / 0.7A MAX Rear of TV AUDIO R AUDIO L REMOTE CABLE / ANTENNA 9 0 qa Side Panel KDL-40XBR7 KDL-46XBR8 KDL-55XBR8 KDL-70XBR7 qd 2 IN VIDEO IN 2 VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R qs 7 1 ~ • This TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of 1,920 dots × 1,080 lines. • An...
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...be necessary to use these outputs to listen to your TV's audio through your digital audio equipment that is noisy, ... have mono equipment, connect its audio output jack to the TV's L (MONO) audio input jack. Connect the supplied power... maintain picture quality of Screen settings on your TV when used with the TV's remote control (see pages 30 and 32)....directly onto the TV from Dolby Laboratories. Connects to your cable or VHF/UHF antenna. If this TV and any HDMI-... You can be connected to other equipment, Sony strongly recommends using the Sony High Speed HDMI cable. • When ...
...be necessary to use these outputs to listen to your TV's audio through your digital audio equipment that is noisy, ... have mono equipment, connect its audio output jack to the TV's L (MONO) audio input jack. Connect the supplied power... maintain picture quality of Screen settings on your TV when used with the TV's remote control (see pages 30 and 32)....directly onto the TV from Dolby Laboratories. Connects to your cable or VHF/UHF antenna. If this TV and any HDMI-... You can be connected to other equipment, Sony strongly recommends using the Sony High Speed HDMI cable. • When ...
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...not supplied) to a high-definition cable service or a high-definition satellite service. Shown with standard-definition analog programming. ~ • This TV is strongly recommended that you connect the CABLE/ANTENNA input using a 75-ohm coaxial cable to receive optimum picture quality. Connecting the... by subscribing to switch between the cable and over-the-air antenna programming, as indicated below. Cable Antenna A-B RF switch A Rear of TV B CABLE/ANTENNA ~ • Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to Cable or Antenna in signal degradation. For the best possible...
...not supplied) to a high-definition cable service or a high-definition satellite service. Shown with standard-definition analog programming. ~ • This TV is strongly recommended that you connect the CABLE/ANTENNA input using a 75-ohm coaxial cable to receive optimum picture quality. Connecting the... by subscribing to switch between the cable and over-the-air antenna programming, as indicated below. Cable Antenna A-B RF switch A Rear of TV B CABLE/ANTENNA ~ • Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to Cable or Antenna in signal degradation. For the best possible...
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Getting Started Shown with DVI Connection Rear of TV DMex/SERVICE LAN (10/100) PC IN 1 IN 3 4 DVI-to-HDMI cable RGB DMPORT DC 5V / 0.7A MAX AUDIO R AUDIO L REMOTE CABLE / ANTENNA AUDIO-R (red) ... 1. For details, see page 11. Shown with DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter) jack and connect the audio jack to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of TV VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN (1080p/1080i/ 720p/480p/480i) 1 31 2 Y S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R PB PR L AUDIO R DIGITAL AUDIO AUDIO OUT OUT (OPTICAL) (OPTICAL) L AUDIO...
Getting Started Shown with DVI Connection Rear of TV DMex/SERVICE LAN (10/100) PC IN 1 IN 3 4 DVI-to-HDMI cable RGB DMPORT DC 5V / 0.7A MAX AUDIO R AUDIO L REMOTE CABLE / ANTENNA AUDIO-R (red) ... 1. For details, see page 11. Shown with DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter) jack and connect the audio jack to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of TV VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN (1080p/1080i/ 720p/480p/480i) 1 31 2 Y S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R PB PR L AUDIO R DIGITAL AUDIO AUDIO OUT OUT (OPTICAL) (OPTICAL) L AUDIO...
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... 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 ...be detected automatically. (PC reboot may be necessary.) 14 * The 1080p timing when applied to the TV and no signal has been input from the PC according to use the signals (boldfaced) in the ...chart with a 60 Hz vertical frequency. This affects Picture settings, Wide Mode settings, and PIP function. This TV can also be treated as a video timing and not PC timing. In plug and play, signals with ferrite...
... 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 ...be detected automatically. (PC reboot may be necessary.) 14 * The 1080p timing when applied to the TV and no signal has been input from the PC according to use the signals (boldfaced) in the ...chart with a 60 Hz vertical frequency. This affects Picture settings, Wide Mode settings, and PIP function. This TV can also be treated as a video timing and not PC timing. In plug and play, signals with ferrite...
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... Getting Started Other Equipment Personal computer LAN connection Blu-ray Digital Disc player/ DVD satellite "PS3" player receiver Digital cable Audio box system Rear of TV DMex/SERVICE PC IN 1 LAN (10/100) IN 3 4 RGB DMPORT DC 5V / 0.7A MAX AUDIO R AUDIO L REMOTE CABLE / ANTENNA VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN (1080p/1080i... audio equipment (A/V Receiver/ Home Theater) Analog audio equipment (A/V Receiver/ Home Theater) ~ • Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting other equipment to your TV.
... Getting Started Other Equipment Personal computer LAN connection Blu-ray Digital Disc player/ DVD satellite "PS3" player receiver Digital cable Audio box system Rear of TV DMex/SERVICE PC IN 1 LAN (10/100) IN 3 4 RGB DMPORT DC 5V / 0.7A MAX AUDIO R AUDIO L REMOTE CABLE / ANTENNA VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN (1080p/1080i... audio equipment (A/V Receiver/ Home Theater) Analog audio equipment (A/V Receiver/ Home Theater) ~ • Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting other equipment to your TV.
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...Alternate Audio option may take longer) for digital channels. Follow the on screen instructions using an external input; Select to use the TV Guide On Screen. s To Display TV Guide On Screen Press GUIDE. 16 4. B button: Allows you receive channels from the broadcaster. If you to move to the ...while your cable connections (refer to run Auto Program. button: Allows you will be able to avoid accidental input change while using your TV will automatically switch to the matching language with the Initial Setup. 2 Use the remote control to navigate through the Initial Setup: CEC ...
...Alternate Audio option may take longer) for digital channels. Follow the on screen instructions using an external input; Select to use the TV Guide On Screen. s To Display TV Guide On Screen Press GUIDE. 16 4. B button: Allows you receive channels from the broadcaster. If you to move to the ...while your cable connections (refer to run Auto Program. button: Allows you will be able to avoid accidental input change while using your TV will automatically switch to the matching language with the Initial Setup. 2 Use the remote control to navigate through the Initial Setup: CEC ...
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...Add Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as described on page 47. (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 steps described in the Initial Setup section on.... 17 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 TV is turned back on page 53. To run Auto Program, see page 47. Press RETURN first, then press either B/b on the remote control.
...Add Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as described on page 47. (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 steps described in the Initial Setup section on.... 17 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 TV is turned back on page 53. To run Auto Program, see page 47. Press RETURN first, then press either B/b on the remote control.
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...blocking the path between the remote control and the IR sensor on the remote control. TV Controls POWER A button or touch sensors on the TV operate the same as the corresponding buttons on your TV. • Fluorescent lamps can interfere with the remote control, reinsert or replace your batteries...no objects are correctly inserted. HOME INPUT VOL CH 18 Push to the diagram inside the battery compartment of the remote control. Operating the TV Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching e and E on the batteries to open When Using...
...blocking the path between the remote control and the IR sensor on the remote control. TV Controls POWER A button or touch sensors on the TV operate the same as the corresponding buttons on your TV. • Fluorescent lamps can interfere with the remote control, reinsert or replace your batteries...no objects are correctly inserted. HOME INPUT VOL CH 18 Push to the diagram inside the battery compartment of the remote control. Operating the TV Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching e and E on the batteries to open When Using...
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...if any ) or to play a program in the Sound settings. N PLAY: Press to live TV cache. Select the HDMI equipment and then press SYNC MENU to your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for HDMI equipment). Your BRAVIA Sync audio system must first press one of the remote... on and off the Theater Mode. THEATER: Press to operate the corresponding equipment. 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...
...if any ) or to play a program in the Sound settings. N PLAY: Press to live TV cache. Select the HDMI equipment and then press SYNC MENU to your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for HDMI equipment). Your BRAVIA Sync audio system must first press one of the remote... on and off the Theater Mode. THEATER: Press to operate the corresponding equipment. 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...
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... process. Press again to mute the sound. Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB™ to access the TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings, Photo, Music, TV channels and External Inputs list (see chart on page 34. 9 ... from the screen when displaying menu items and settings. Press to display the Favorites menu. 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... again to the previous screen or exit from the Favorites menu. Use with Sony Blu-ray player (BD) see pages 5 and 38).
... process. Press again to mute the sound. Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB™ to access the TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings, Photo, Music, TV channels and External Inputs list (see chart on page 34. 9 ... from the screen when displaying menu items and settings. Press to display the Favorites menu. 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... again to the previous screen or exit from the Favorites menu. Use with Sony Blu-ray player (BD) see pages 5 and 38).