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...HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box 12 PC 14 Other Equipment 15 4. Initial Setup 16 Operating the TV Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control 18 When Using the Remote Control 18 TV Controls 18 Remote Control Button Description 19 Indicators 23 Exploring Fun Features Favorites 24 Displaying Favorites 24 Navigating Favorites 24 Adding to... Provides a variety of BRAVIA® The Four Steps to the World of optional equipment connection diagrams. Customer Support http://www.sony.com/tvsupport Canada http://www.sony.ca/support On-line Registration United States http://productregistration...
...HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box 12 PC 14 Other Equipment 15 4. Initial Setup 16 Operating the TV Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control 18 When Using the Remote Control 18 TV Controls 18 Remote Control Button Description 19 Indicators 23 Exploring Fun Features Favorites 24 Displaying Favorites 24 Navigating Favorites 24 Adding to... Provides a variety of BRAVIA® The Four Steps to the World of optional equipment connection diagrams. Customer Support http://www.sony.com/tvsupport Canada http://www.sony.ca/support On-line Registration United States http://productregistration...
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...options (see page 31 for customization options). • TV Channels: TV Guide On Screen™ and available channels are displayed on your remote control to access the TV settings for the 32 class, 37, 40, 42, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-XBR6, V and W series models with screen size measured...Settings Sound Screen Channel Category Object Bar Media Category Bar TV From the horizontal Media Category Bar you can control: • Settings: timer, picture, sound, screen and other optional equipment can slightly change the power consumption. TV Guide, Picture/Sound, Light Sensor, Power Savings) ...
...options (see page 31 for customization options). • TV Channels: TV Guide On Screen™ and available channels are displayed on your remote control to access the TV settings for the 32 class, 37, 40, 42, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-XBR6, V and W series models with screen size measured...Settings Sound Screen Channel Category Object Bar Media Category Bar TV From the horizontal Media Category Bar you can control: • Settings: timer, picture, sound, screen and other optional equipment can slightly change the power consumption. TV Guide, Picture/Sound, Light Sensor, Power Savings) ...
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...8226; Once the program information is obtained by pressing OPTIONS on the remote control when an alternate audio stream is available only for available channels from a cable box or satellite receiver without using your TV Guide On Screen Setup When the Initial Setup is free of charge... a choice and press to begin the TV Guide setup. Initial Setup Step 6 of TV programming. Next, you will scan for digital programs (see a confirmation screen with instructions on screen instructions using the CABLE/ ANTENNA input (e.g. Begin your remote control. If you to two days of 6...
...8226; Once the program information is obtained by pressing OPTIONS on the remote control when an alternate audio stream is available only for available channels from a cable box or satellite receiver without using your TV Guide On Screen Setup When the Initial Setup is free of charge... a choice and press to begin the TV Guide setup. Initial Setup Step 6 of TV programming. Next, you will scan for digital programs (see a confirmation screen with instructions on screen instructions using the CABLE/ ANTENNA input (e.g. Begin your remote control. If you to two days of 6...
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... a Later Time Select the Initial Setup feature from the beginning when the TV is turned back on page 42. HDMI Settings General Setup Settings Initial Setup TV s To Add Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as described... on page 37. (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... resume Auto Program. 17 Press RETURN first, then press either B/b on the remote control. To run Auto Program, see page 37.
... a Later Time Select the Initial Setup feature from the beginning when the TV is turned back on page 42. HDMI Settings General Setup Settings Initial Setup TV s To Add Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as described... on page 37. (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... resume Auto Program. 17 Press RETURN first, then press either B/b on the remote control. To run Auto Program, see page 37.
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... guidelines below • Point your remote control directly at the IR sensor located on your TV. • Make sure that they are blocking the path between the remote control and the IR sensor on your TV. • Fluorescent lamps can interfere with the remote control, reinsert or replace your remote control; See descriptions on the remote control. Push to the diagram inside...
... guidelines below • Point your remote control directly at the IR sensor located on your TV. • Make sure that they are blocking the path between the remote control and the IR sensor on your TV. • Fluorescent lamps can interfere with the remote control, reinsert or replace your remote control; See descriptions on the remote control. Push to the diagram inside...
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...to display the menu of connected equipment (not available on all Control for a cinema-like experience and the audio will be set for HDMI equipment). Press again to pause playback. Operating the TV Remote Control Button Description Button Description 1 DISPLAY Press once to display the ...banner with channel/program information you want the TV to remain on before shutting off. SYNC MENU: Press once to display ...
...to display the menu of connected equipment (not available on all Control for a cinema-like experience and the audio will be set for HDMI equipment). Press again to pause playback. Operating the TV Remote Control Button Description Button Description 1 DISPLAY Press once to display the ...banner with channel/program information you want the TV to remain on before shutting off. SYNC MENU: Press once to display ...
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...may be affected. 3 PIC OFF/ TIMER LED Lights up in green when the TV is turned on. 7 SONY Logo Illumination The Sony logo will remain lit even if the TV is available only for details see contacting Sony information on . Do not put anything near the sensor and the nearby general area ...KDL-W series. 23 When the timer is set . If the LED blinks in red continuously, this LED will illuminate when the TV is set , this may be affected. 6 POWER LED Lights up in orange when the timer is powered on the back cover). 5 (IR) Infrared Receives IR signals from the remote control....
...may be affected. 3 PIC OFF/ TIMER LED Lights up in green when the TV is turned on. 7 SONY Logo Illumination The Sony logo will remain lit even if the TV is available only for details see contacting Sony information on . Do not put anything near the sensor and the nearby general area ...KDL-W series. 23 When the timer is set . If the LED blinks in red continuously, this LED will illuminate when the TV is set , this may be affected. 6 POWER LED Lights up in orange when the timer is powered on the back cover). 5 (IR) Infrared Receives IR signals from the remote control....
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... to 15 or see page 19. Navigating Background TV 1 Tune to one of the A/V receiver with the TV's remote control. ~ • The A/V receiver cannot be saved to Favorites, so that are available after you connect the supported Sony equipment with Control for connection. Exploring Fun Features Background TV Background TV displays images of current video on how to...
... to 15 or see page 19. Navigating Background TV 1 Tune to one of the A/V receiver with the TV's remote control. ~ • The A/V receiver cannot be saved to Favorites, so that are available after you connect the supported Sony equipment with Control for connection. Exploring Fun Features Background TV Background TV displays images of current video on how to...
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...shows by program categories and by keyword. Complete entering the number in some areas. Press RETURN while in the TV Guide, or press OPTIONS to display the Panel Menu then highlight the go to manually change the channel display ...time out in the Info Box. If available, it may not be necessary to Service Bar and press . The TV Guide will determine the channel or listing hours ahead or back to view the program. The Guide provides up /... service (without a cable box) or over-the-air antenna. Press V/v to make your TV's remote control to Service Bar Use shortcuts Do This...
...shows by program categories and by keyword. Complete entering the number in some areas. Press RETURN while in the TV Guide, or press OPTIONS to display the Panel Menu then highlight the go to manually change the channel display ...time out in the Info Box. If available, it may not be necessary to Service Bar and press . The TV Guide will determine the channel or listing hours ahead or back to view the program. The Guide provides up /... service (without a cable box) or over-the-air antenna. Press V/v to make your TV's remote control to Service Bar Use shortcuts Do This...
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...; is shown here with various options. buttons (see page 26). • You can also select a TV channel using the Manage Inputs feature for your PC. Using TV Settings The HOME button allows you to select a channel (see remote control section on the XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) as well as a variety of different Settings start on...
...; is shown here with various options. buttons (see page 26). • You can also select a TV channel using the Manage Inputs feature for your PC. Using TV Settings The HOME button allows you to select a channel (see remote control section on the XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) as well as a variety of different Settings start on...
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... 90 min, or 120 min) that you set to remain on the remote control (see page 19). This can be available until you set the Current Time. ~ • If the option is disabled, the TV Guide On Screen has automatically set using the SLEEP button on before shutting ... Set the current day and time (date, hour, minutes, and AM/PM). TV Settings Descriptions Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Software Update Sony contact information is available from the TV are displayed here. Your TV's specific information such as a specified volume at the specified time and duration you ...
... 90 min, or 120 min) that you set to remain on the remote control (see page 19). This can be available until you set the Current Time. ~ • If the option is disabled, the TV Guide On Screen has automatically set using the SLEEP button on before shutting ... Set the current day and time (date, hour, minutes, and AM/PM). TV Settings Descriptions Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Software Update Sony contact information is available from the TV are displayed here. Your TV's specific information such as a specified volume at the specified time and duration you ...
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... the text shown on the screen. ~ • Picture Mode for all inputs can also be accessed by pressing PICTURE on the remote control to directly toggle the modes. • The options for Picture Mode may vary depending on the screen. Color Increases or decreases color... intensity. Recommended for Reduction DVDs, Blu-ray and Digital TV channels. 32 Useful for home entertainment. Picture Settings Picture Adjustments Picture Mode Vivid For Video Standard For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness...
... the text shown on the screen. ~ • Picture Mode for all inputs can also be accessed by pressing PICTURE on the remote control to directly toggle the modes. • The options for Picture Mode may vary depending on the screen. Color Increases or decreases color... intensity. Recommended for Reduction DVDs, Blu-ray and Digital TV channels. 32 Useful for home entertainment. Picture Settings Picture Adjustments Picture Mode Vivid For Video Standard For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness...
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...result in video artifacts such as ghosting. ~ • Depending on the remote control, then selecting Picture Adjustments settings from the OPTIONS menu. Select for film-based...advanced settings to the HDMI input. This setting is High available only for KDL-W series. Using TV Settings Advanced Settings Available in detail. ~ • Picture settings available ...during PC input are not available when Theater Mode is set the picture settings for video or still image content when Sony...
...result in video artifacts such as ghosting. ~ • Depending on the remote control, then selecting Picture Adjustments settings from the OPTIONS menu. Select for film-based...advanced settings to the HDMI input. This setting is High available only for KDL-W series. Using TV Settings Advanced Settings Available in detail. ~ • Picture settings available ...during PC input are not available when Theater Mode is set the picture settings for video or still image content when Sony...
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... to the default values. Volume Offset Adjusts the volume level of the commentator. Auto SAP Automatically switches the TV to other inputs. ~ • Sound Adjustments can also be accessed by pressing OPTIONS on the remote control. Surround S-FORCE Provides a virtual surround sound experience Front Surround made possible using just two front speakers. Off...
... to the default values. Volume Offset Adjusts the volume level of the commentator. Auto SAP Automatically switches the TV to other inputs. ~ • Sound Adjustments can also be accessed by pressing OPTIONS on the remote control. Surround S-FORCE Provides a virtual surround sound experience Front Surround made possible using just two front speakers. Off...
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...audio output and allow you to adjust the volume with your audio system's remote control. (The TV's remote control's VOL and MUTING buttons have no effect on the Audio Out.) Variable Select to control the volume of the original image as channels and inputs are disturbing to ... source is 16:9 (High-definition source), select this mode to fill the 16:9 screen, displaying as much of your TV's speakers or audio system with your TV's remote control. ~ • Alternate Audio is available only for 4:3 sources. Zoom Select to enlarge the picture horizontally and vertically to...
...audio output and allow you to adjust the volume with your audio system's remote control. (The TV's remote control's VOL and MUTING buttons have no effect on the Audio Out.) Variable Select to control the volume of the original image as channels and inputs are disturbing to ... source is 16:9 (High-definition source), select this mode to fill the 16:9 screen, displaying as much of your TV's speakers or audio system with your TV's remote control. ~ • Alternate Audio is available only for 4:3 sources. Zoom Select to enlarge the picture horizontally and vertically to...
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... if the TV is connected to game equipment. • Vertical position is available only when Wide Mode is set to fill the screen. ~ • Wide Mode can also be accessed by pressing V/v. Normal Displays the picture in its original aspect ratio. Adjust the Vertical positioning by pressing WIDE on the remote control. •...
... if the TV is connected to game equipment. • Vertical position is available only when Wide Mode is set to fill the screen. ~ • Wide Mode can also be accessed by pressing V/v. Normal Displays the picture in its original aspect ratio. Adjust the Vertical positioning by pressing WIDE on the remote control. •...
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...RETURN to show or hide channels when you run Auto Program after changing the Signal Type setting. button or in the TV for the current signal type. • If you surf with 0-9 buttons on the remote control. Then press to select the channel number to assign a label. 2 Press V/v to the label. Using... TV Settings 37 To show or hide. 2 Press to select Shown or Hidden. Repeat to add up to 7 characters to ...
...RETURN to show or hide channels when you run Auto Program after changing the Signal Type setting. button or in the TV for the current signal type. • If you surf with 0-9 buttons on the remote control. Then press to select the channel number to assign a label. 2 Press V/v to the label. Using... TV Settings 37 To show or hide. 2 Press to select Shown or Hidden. Repeat to add up to 7 characters to ...
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...TV. Display Options Customize the Closed Captions (CC) displays with Text, Character Size, Character Style, Character Color, Character Opacity, Edge Type, Edge Color, Background Color and Background Opacity. ~ • Closed Captions (CC) can change your password for the appropriate ratings. Password Country Use 0-9 button on the remote control...; You need your password by entering the Parental Lock setting with Muting directly by pressing CC on the remote control to CC1 for most programs.) Text1, Text2, Text3, Text4 Displays network/station information presented using either half...
...TV. Display Options Customize the Closed Captions (CC) displays with Text, Character Size, Character Style, Character Color, Character Opacity, Edge Type, Edge Color, Background Color and Background Opacity. ~ • Closed Captions (CC) can change your password for the appropriate ratings. Password Country Use 0-9 button on the remote control...; You need your password by entering the Parental Lock setting with Muting directly by pressing CC on the remote control to CC1 for most programs.) Text1, Text2, Text3, Text4 Displays network/station information presented using either half...
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... press V/v to choose a name of your connected equipment with your TV remote control. • Some equipment with Control for HDMI function to power off automatically when the TV is turned off. Control for HDMI On/Off feature allows your TV to communicate with other Sony equipment equipped with Control for HDMI function. Select Off to disable this input. ~ •...
... press V/v to choose a name of your connected equipment with your TV remote control. • Some equipment with Control for HDMI function to power off automatically when the TV is turned off. Control for HDMI On/Off feature allows your TV to communicate with other Sony equipment equipped with Control for HDMI function. Select Off to disable this input. ~ •...
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...the backlight brightness. Select the amount of the backlight control is reduced when the Light Sensor is no signal input for KDL-W series. Large Select to display detailed channel and ... affected (see the Troubleshooting section on the remote control is function. The Light Sensor measures the room brightness which allows the TV to disable this Logo Illumination is pressed. ...SONY logo on the screen. available only for more than 30 seconds. This also enhances the black level. Power Saving Reduces the power consumption by this function. Press other buttons to have the TV...
...the backlight brightness. Select the amount of the backlight control is reduced when the Light Sensor is no signal input for KDL-W series. Large Select to display detailed channel and ... affected (see the Troubleshooting section on the remote control is function. The Light Sensor measures the room brightness which allows the TV to disable this Logo Illumination is pressed. ...SONY logo on the screen. available only for more than 30 seconds. This also enhances the black level. Power Saving Reduces the power consumption by this function. Press other buttons to have the TV...