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... 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 the Channel List - Initial Setup 16 Operating the TV Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control...18 When... Out 25 Reset the Remote Control 25 Manufacturer's Code List 26 Sony Equipment Codes 26 Other Manufacturer Equipment Codes.........26 Using Other Equipment with Control for KDL-70XBR7 9 2. Connecting the TV 12 Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System 12 Cable System and...
... 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 the Channel List - Initial Setup 16 Operating the TV Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control...18 When... Out 25 Reset the Remote Control 25 Manufacturer's Code List 26 Sony Equipment Codes 26 Other Manufacturer Equipment Codes.........26 Using Other Equipment with Control for KDL-70XBR7 9 2. Connecting the TV 12 Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System 12 Cable System and...
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... the entire screen (see on upgrading to HD programming. 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 your new BRAVIA TV, you need access to HD programming. This manual explains basic setup ...connections (see black bars on an HDTV, you see pages 21, 45 and 46). 4 The 16:9 fills your BRAVIA TV is displayed on the sides...
... the entire screen (see on upgrading to HD programming. 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 your new BRAVIA TV, you need access to HD programming. This manual explains basic setup ...connections (see black bars on an HDTV, you see pages 21, 45 and 46). 4 The 16:9 fills your BRAVIA TV is displayed on the sides...
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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. It meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set up, it is an easy way to access the TV settings for the 40, 46, 55 class and 70 inch BRAVIA XBR series models with screen...
..., 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. It meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set up, it is an easy way to access the TV settings for the 40, 46, 55 class and 70 inch BRAVIA XBR series models with screen...
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...Table-Top Stand (refer to determine the strength of the mounting hook. Avoid operating the TV at least this much space around the TV as shown below 41 °F (5 °C). KDL-40XBR7, KDL-46/55XBR8 If an electric screwdriver is required in installing this much space around the screen....a Sony dealer or licensed contractor. • Sufficient expertise is used, set . (Continued) 7 Use of screws other than those supplied may result in length when measured from small children. For details on the LCD panel or the frame around the set the torque to tighten at least this TV, ...
...Table-Top Stand (refer to determine the strength of the mounting hook. Avoid operating the TV at least this much space around the TV as shown below 41 °F (5 °C). KDL-40XBR7, KDL-46/55XBR8 If an electric screwdriver is required in installing this much space around the screen....a Sony dealer or licensed contractor. • Sufficient expertise is used, set . (Continued) 7 Use of screws other than those supplied may result in length when measured from small children. For details on the LCD panel or the frame around the set the torque to tighten at least this TV, ...
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... in a room where the floor and walls are not accessible to your TV model name. • For United States call: 1-800-488-7669 or visit: www.sony.com/accessories • For Canada call: 1-877-899-7669 Never install the TV set as a chest of drawers. Air circulation is blocked. s Do not... allow the moisture to the TV stand. For each angle brace use the appropriate hardware to: •...
... in a room where the floor and walls are not accessible to your TV model name. • For United States call: 1-800-488-7669 or visit: www.sony.com/accessories • For Canada call: 1-877-899-7669 Never install the TV set as a chest of drawers. Air circulation is blocked. s Do not... allow the moisture to the TV stand. For each angle brace use the appropriate hardware to: •...
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... or high-definition video, plus digital audio. You can be connected to other equipment, Sony strongly recommends using the Sony High Speed HDMI cable. • When connecting a DVI-equipped PC to an HDMI... receiving the external control signal. Connects to the optical audio input of Screen settings on page 14 for the signals that is for service only unless you have mono equipment..., connect its audio output jack to the TV's L (MONO) audio input jack. See "PC Input Signal Reference Chart" on page 46. If this TV and any HDMI-equipped A/V equipment. If both composite video...
... or high-definition video, plus digital audio. You can be connected to other equipment, Sony strongly recommends using the Sony High Speed HDMI cable. • When connecting a DVI-equipped PC to an HDMI... receiving the external control signal. Connects to the optical audio input of Screen settings on page 14 for the signals that is for service only unless you have mono equipment..., connect its audio output jack to the TV's L (MONO) audio input jack. See "PC Input Signal Reference Chart" on page 46. If this TV and any HDMI-equipped A/V equipment. If both composite video...
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...in signal degradation. Shown with audio) input on the back of your TV. 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 your TV via the HDMI or component video (with HDMI Connection Rear of receiving unscrambled... digital programming for the type of TV CABLE/ANTENNA Cable System and VHF/...
...in signal degradation. Shown with audio) input on the back of your TV. 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 your TV via the HDMI or component video (with HDMI Connection Rear of receiving unscrambled... digital programming for the type of TV CABLE/ANTENNA Cable System and VHF/...
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... 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... core (analog RGB) and audio cable (see page 53). In plug and play, signals with a 60 Hz vertical frequency. This affects Picture settings, Wide Mode settings, and PIP function. This TV can also be connected to a PC with a DVI or HDMI output. (Refer to the separate Quick Setup Guide.) Rear of the above...
... 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... core (analog RGB) and audio cable (see page 53). In plug and play, signals with a 60 Hz vertical frequency. This affects Picture settings, Wide Mode settings, and PIP function. This TV can also be connected to a PC with a DVI or HDMI output. (Refer to the separate Quick Setup Guide.) Rear of the above...
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...: Allows you to move back to view a guide of up the electronic program guide. see page 45). 4 Set the date and time. This TV features an electronic program guide. s To Display TV Guide On Screen Press GUIDE. 16 b button: Allows you to move to the next screen. 3 Follow the ...Setup is available from a cable box or satellite receiver without using an external input; Follow the on the TV for the first time. Setting Up the Channel List - If you to set up to navigate through the Initial Setup: CEC CC FREEZE V/v button: Allows you will display this screen ...
...: Allows you to move back to view a guide of up the electronic program guide. see page 45). 4 Set the date and time. This TV features an electronic program guide. s To Display TV Guide On Screen Press GUIDE. 16 b button: Allows you to move to the next screen. 3 Follow the ...Setup is available from a cable box or satellite receiver without using an external input; Follow the on the TV for the first time. Setting Up the Channel List - If you to set up to navigate through the Initial Setup: CEC CC FREEZE V/v button: Allows you will display this screen ...
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.... Press RETURN first, then press either B/b on page 53. Select Yes to cancel or No to resume Auto Program. 17 Network General Setup Settings Initial Setup TV s To 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...
.... Press RETURN first, then press either B/b on page 53. Select Yes to cancel or No to resume Auto Program. 17 Network General Setup Settings Initial Setup TV s To 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...
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...Sync audio system must first press one of these FUNCTION buttons to cycle through different sound settings: Dynamic, Standard, Clear Voice. The sound modes can operate video equipment programmed to your TV (see Sound settings on page 52. See your BRAVIA Sync audio system. The buttons listed below can also... BD/DVD TOP MENU MENU F1 F2 ~ • The 5, PLAY and CH+ buttons have a tactile dot. The picture settings will be connected by an HDMI connection to the DVD, AMP, or STB FUNCTION buttons of your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for a set for "Programming the Remote Control".
...Sync audio system must first press one of these FUNCTION buttons to cycle through different sound settings: Dynamic, Standard, Clear Voice. The sound modes can operate video equipment programmed to your TV (see Sound settings on page 52. See your BRAVIA Sync audio system. The buttons listed below can also... BD/DVD TOP MENU MENU F1 F2 ~ • The 5, PLAY and CH+ buttons have a tactile dot. The picture settings will be connected by an HDMI connection to the DVD, AMP, or STB FUNCTION buttons of your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for a set for "Programming the Remote Control".
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... Menu items such as the TV Settings, Photo, Music, TV channels and External Inputs list (see "How to Use TV Guide On Screen" on page 26. Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB™ to exit from the screen when displaying menu items and settings. Use with Sony Blu-ray player (BD) see chart... on page 34. 9 RETURN 0 HOME Press to go back to select a channel; DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER...
... Menu items such as the TV Settings, Photo, Music, TV channels and External Inputs list (see "How to Use TV Guide On Screen" on page 26. Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB™ to exit from the screen when displaying menu items and settings. Use with Sony Blu-ray player (BD) see chart... on page 34. 9 RETURN 0 HOME Press to go back to select a channel; DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER...
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...Press repeatedly to turn on and off the TV. POWER wa WIDE Press to cycle through the available Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, H Stretch, Zoom. The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen settings (see pages 45 and 46). Zoom H Stretch Zoom VOL MUTING CH JUMP... REC RECPAUSE RECSTOP BD/DVD TOP MENU MENU F1 F2 ~ • H Stretch is not available. Operating the TV Button Description ql TV POWER Press to turn on...
...Press repeatedly to turn on and off the TV. POWER wa WIDE Press to cycle through the available Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, H Stretch, Zoom. The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen settings (see pages 45 and 46). Zoom H Stretch Zoom VOL MUTING CH JUMP... REC RECPAUSE RECSTOP BD/DVD TOP MENU MENU F1 F2 ~ • H Stretch is not available. Operating the TV Button Description ql TV POWER Press to turn on...
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... Enhancer Device Control Device Control (Menu) for Closed Captions (CC): On, Off, and On with the current program in a window. 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 ws wd wf wg wh wj VOL... ws PICTURE wd FREEZE Description Press repeatedly to cycle through the available settings for DMPORT Photo Music Reference Page See page 41 See 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...
... Enhancer Device Control Device Control (Menu) for Closed Captions (CC): On, Off, and On with the current program in a window. 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 ws wd wf wg wh wj VOL... ws PICTURE wd FREEZE Description Press repeatedly to cycle through the available settings for DMPORT Photo Music Reference Page See page 41 See 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...
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... area (as shown above), as its function may be affected. 24 Lights up in orange when the timer is set , this may be affected. 4 POWER LED Lights up in green when the TV is turned on the back cover). 6 PIC OFF/ TIMER LED Lights up in red when your...Picture Off feature is activated. You can turn off . When the timer is set . Indicators 3 POWER 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 off the logo illumination, for details see page 53. 3 Light ...
... area (as shown above), as its function may be affected. 24 Lights up in orange when the timer is set , this may be affected. 4 POWER LED Lights up in green when the TV is turned on the back cover). 6 PIC OFF/ TIMER LED Lights up in red when your...Picture Off feature is activated. You can turn off . When the timer is set . Indicators 3 POWER 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 off the logo illumination, for details see page 53. 3 Light ...
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...set backlight: Press LIGHT and MUTING simultaneously until the TV button blinks red. 3 VOL CH Follow the steps below to program your TV remote control. 1 Find the code that corresponds to operate the following Sony equipment. If successfully programmed, the FUNCTION button blinks twice; DVD 5 seconds (default) STB 15 seconds AMP 10 seconds TV...not entered within 30 seconds, you can be programmed to program your preferred time out setting and press . Function Button Sony Equipment Code Number DVD DVD Player 31033 AMP Receiver 52172 STB Digital Satellite 01639 Programming...
...set backlight: Press LIGHT and MUTING simultaneously until the TV button blinks red. 3 VOL CH Follow the steps below to program your TV remote control. 1 Find the code that corresponds to operate the following Sony equipment. If successfully programmed, the FUNCTION button blinks twice; DVD 5 seconds (default) STB 15 seconds AMP 10 seconds TV...not entered within 30 seconds, you can be programmed to program your preferred time out setting and press . Function Button Sony Equipment Code Number DVD DVD Player 31033 AMP Receiver 52172 STB Digital Satellite 01639 Programming...
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...channel or external input ~ • The first time you enter Favorites, the recently viewed channels and inputs are highlighted. • Background TV themes, built-in photos and music, and some inputs are highlighted, press V/v to toggle between saved selections in Favorites and press OPTIONS..., then select an item to be removed, and press OPTIONS. 2 Press V/v to factory default settings (see page 53). 28 Exploring Fun Features Favorites With Favorites, you can manage your TV channels from Favorites, follow the instructions below. Locate the item you wish to add and press OPTIONS...
...channel or external input ~ • The first time you enter Favorites, the recently viewed channels and inputs are highlighted. • Background TV themes, built-in photos and music, and some inputs are highlighted, press V/v to toggle between saved selections in Favorites and press OPTIONS..., then select an item to be removed, and press OPTIONS. 2 Press V/v to factory default settings (see page 53). 28 Exploring Fun Features Favorites With Favorites, you can manage your TV channels from Favorites, follow the instructions below. Locate the item you wish to add and press OPTIONS...
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... page 33). Remove from Favorites Select to shuffle the photo order during the slideshow. List View Options menu Playback Method Photo Settings Sets the Slideshow play during the slideshow. Start Slideshow Select to continuously play the slideshow. Add to Favorites Select to add a ... OPTIONS while displaying the List View will be available for photos from Simple, Butterfly, Maze, Sepia, Monochrome, Slide, or Fade to set the slideshow transition or image effect (shown below is Butterfly effect). ~ • Maze and Butterfly slideshow effects can only display JPEG files...
... page 33). Remove from Favorites Select to shuffle the photo order during the slideshow. List View Options menu Playback Method Photo Settings Sets the Slideshow play during the slideshow. Start Slideshow Select to continuously play the slideshow. Add to Favorites Select to add a ... OPTIONS while displaying the List View will be available for photos from Simple, Butterfly, Maze, Sepia, Monochrome, Slide, or Fade to set the slideshow transition or image effect (shown below is Butterfly effect). ~ • Maze and Butterfly slideshow effects can only display JPEG files...
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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 a slideshow. USB Samples Music USB 4 Music files and folders will display the ... your MP3 files. 1 Press HOME. 2 Highlight and select the Music category. 3 Press V/v to photos (see page 31. • Photos cannot be displayed in the TV. Pressing OPTIONS while displaying a photo will be stored in a List View.
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 a slideshow. USB Samples Music USB 4 Music files and folders will display the ... your MP3 files. 1 Press HOME. 2 Highlight and select the Music category. 3 Press V/v to photos (see page 31. • Photos cannot be displayed in the TV. Pressing OPTIONS while displaying a photo will be stored in a List View.
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... Thumbnail View Music Options Pressing OPTIONS while displaying the List View will be stored in the TV. 33 Thumbnail View Select to play tracks. Button To do ... Sets the play (shown below to remove selected track from Original, Alphabetical, Alphabetical Reverse, Date Order...view track, folder, or equipment information. Visualizer Effect Select Album Art, Bloom, or Burst visual effects during slideshow. File Order Sets the order in which files will display the following Music Options menu. Play Select to listen to play during a track play order...
... Thumbnail View Music Options Pressing OPTIONS while displaying the List View will be stored in the TV. 33 Thumbnail View Select to play tracks. Button To do ... Sets the play (shown below to remove selected track from Original, Alphabetical, Alphabetical Reverse, Date Order...view track, folder, or equipment information. Visualizer Effect Select Album Art, Bloom, or Burst visual effects during slideshow. File Order Sets the order in which files will display the following Music Options menu. Play Select to listen to play during a track play order...