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.../support On-line Registration United States http://productregistration.sony.com Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/registration 3 Locating Inputs and Outputs 10 3. 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...
.../support On-line Registration United States http://productregistration.sony.com Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/registration 3 Locating Inputs and Outputs 10 3. 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...
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... class, 37, 40, 42, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-XBR6, V and W series models with screen size measured diagonally. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of this TV (i.e. Your BRAVIA TV is for customization options). • TV Channels: TV Guide On Screen™ and available channels are displayed on your remote control to certain features, settings, and functionalities...
... class, 37, 40, 42, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-XBR6, V and W series models with screen size measured diagonally. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of this TV (i.e. Your BRAVIA TV is for customization options). • TV Channels: TV Guide On Screen™ and available channels are displayed on your remote control to certain features, settings, and functionalities...
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...Setup Step 6 of up the electronic program guide. This TV features an electronic program guide. 4. Begin your TV is turned off. • Allow 24 hours (some areas may be accessed by pressing OPTIONS on the remote control when an alternate audio stream is available from the ...proceeding with the Alternate Audio feature. using an external input; English Español Français 1 Complete your remote control. Initial Setup Step 1 of TV programming. Auto Program will be asked to disable Channel Tuning Keys to avoid accidental input change while using HDMI or ...
...Setup Step 6 of up the electronic program guide. This TV features an electronic program guide. 4. Begin your TV is turned off. • Allow 24 hours (some areas may be accessed by pressing OPTIONS on the remote control when an alternate audio stream is available from the ...proceeding with the Alternate Audio feature. using an external input; English Español Français 1 Complete your remote control. Initial Setup Step 1 of TV programming. Auto Program will be asked to disable Channel Tuning Keys to avoid accidental input change while using HDMI or ...
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... 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 the Initial Setup section on... . • Auto Program may be canceled while the channels are being scanned. Press RETURN first, then press either B/b on the remote control. To run Auto Program, see page 37.
... 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 the Initial Setup section on... . • Auto Program may be canceled while the channels are being scanned. Press RETURN first, then press either B/b on the remote control. To run Auto Program, see page 37.
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... the path between the remote control and the IR sensor on your TV. • Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your TV. • Make sure that they are correctly inserted. See descriptions on 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 the Remote Control Follow the guidelines below • Point your remote control directly at the ...
... the path between the remote control and the IR sensor on your TV. • Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your TV. • Make sure that they are correctly inserted. See descriptions on 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 the Remote Control Follow the guidelines below • Point your remote control directly at the ...
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...before shutting off the Theater Mode. Press again to play a program in fast forward mode. To cancel Sleep Timer, press SLEEP 4 repeatedly until the TV displays the time in a few seconds or press again to stop playback. N PLAY: Press to exit the Guide. Select the HDMI device and ...device is not selected). For instructions on using a specific menu, see page 38. 5 FAVORITES Press once to display the Favorites menu. Operating the TV Remote Control Button Description Button Description 1 DISPLAY Press once to display the banner with channel/program information you want the...
...before shutting off the Theater Mode. Press again to play a program in fast forward mode. To cancel Sleep Timer, press SLEEP 4 repeatedly until the TV displays the time in a few seconds or press again to stop playback. N PLAY: Press to exit the Guide. Select the HDMI device and ...device is not selected). For instructions on using a specific menu, see page 38. 5 FAVORITES Press once to display the Favorites menu. Operating the TV Remote Control Button Description Button Description 1 DISPLAY Press once to display the banner with channel/program information you want the...
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...KDL-W series. 23 For details, see page 31 (Timer) and page 42 (Picture Off). 4 STANDBY LED Lights up in orange when the timer is in green when the TV is turned on. 7 SONY Logo Illumination The Sony logo will remain lit even if the TV... is set . You can turn off . Lights up in red when your TV is set , this may indicate that the TV...6 POWER LED Lights up in red continuously, this LED will illuminate when the TV is activated. If the LED blinks in green when the Picture Off feature is ...
...KDL-W series. 23 For details, see page 31 (Timer) and page 42 (Picture Off). 4 STANDBY LED Lights up in orange when the timer is in green when the TV is turned on. 7 SONY Logo Illumination The Sony logo will remain lit even if the TV... is set . You can turn off . Lights up in red when your TV is set , this may indicate that the TV...6 POWER LED Lights up in red continuously, this LED will illuminate when the TV is activated. If the LED blinks in green when the Picture Off feature is ...
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...Quick Setup Guide provided with other equipment, refer to its operating instructions. Navigating Background TV 1 Tune to a screen saver. See page 41 for information on how to set up this TV communicates with the TV's remote control. ~ • The A/V receiver cannot be selected from the XMB™...;. 25 See pages 12 to 15 or see the HDMI connection shown in order for the TV to communicate with the TV documentation. To connect Sony equipment with BRAVIA ...
...Quick Setup Guide provided with other equipment, refer to its operating instructions. Navigating Background TV 1 Tune to a screen saver. See page 41 for information on how to set up this TV communicates with the TV's remote control. ~ • The A/V receiver cannot be selected from the XMB™...;. 25 See pages 12 to 15 or see the HDMI connection shown in order for the TV to communicate with the TV documentation. To connect Sony equipment with BRAVIA ...
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... 5 minutes when no action is taken. If available, it may not be necessary to display the TV Guide. Press GUIDE to manually change the channel display (see next page). The CH+/- Press V/v to make your TV's remote control to view the program. Be sure to complete the Initial Setup on the Service Bar...
... 5 minutes when no action is taken. If available, it may not be necessary to display the TV Guide. Press GUIDE to manually change the channel display (see next page). The CH+/- Press V/v to make your TV's remote control to view the program. Be sure to complete the Initial Setup on the Service Bar...
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...buttons (see remote control section on your convenience, see page 26). • You can also select a TV channel using the Manage Inputs feature for your PC. Inputs Assign a label using the 0-9 or CH+/- Watching TV Navigate through the channel list or select the TV Guide On... Screen icon located at the top of TV features. TV Media Category Icons Settings Adjusting TV Settings Customize the TV settings with Settings highlighted. Explanations of different Settings start...
...buttons (see remote control section on your convenience, see page 26). • You can also select a TV channel using the Manage Inputs feature for your PC. Inputs Assign a label using the 0-9 or CH+/- Watching TV Navigate through the channel list or select the TV Guide On... Screen icon located at the top of TV features. TV Media Category Icons Settings Adjusting TV Settings Customize the TV settings with Settings highlighted. Explanations of different Settings start...
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... using the SLEEP button on before shutting off the TV during software update; Press V/v to choose the new version and press to remain on the remote control (see page 19). Timer can also be set . TV Settings Descriptions Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Software Update Sony contact information is off. • Do not turn...
... using the SLEEP button on before shutting off the TV during software update; Press V/v to choose the new version and press to remain on the remote control (see page 19). Timer can also be set . TV Settings Descriptions Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Software Update Sony contact information is off. • Do not turn...
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...to enhance 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. Picture Increases or decreases picture ... the current settings to store your photo album. Gives the white colors a neutral tint. select for Reduction DVDs, Blu-ray and Digital TV channels. 32 Hue Increases or decreases the green tones. For Photo Photo-Vivid For enhancing contrast and sharpness. Noise Reduction Reduces the picture ...
...to enhance 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. Picture Increases or decreases picture ... the current settings to store your photo album. Gives the white colors a neutral tint. select for Reduction DVDs, Blu-ray and Digital TV channels. 32 Hue Increases or decreases the green tones. For Photo Photo-Vivid For enhancing contrast and sharpness. Noise Reduction Reduces the picture ...
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... blur. Feature is High available only for video or still image content when Sony optional equipment that supports Video-A mode is set to improve film content and ... ~ • Depending on the remote control, then selecting Picture Adjustments settings from the OPTIONS menu. Select for film-based content. Video-A The TV will be accessed by pressing OPTIONS ...process and a motion estimation engine to On. Picture movement will automatically set the picture settings for KDL-W series. Off Turns off CineMotion. ~ • The CineMotion feature can be set the picture ...
... blur. Feature is High available only for video or still image content when Sony optional equipment that supports Video-A mode is set to improve film content and ... ~ • Depending on the remote control, then selecting Picture Adjustments settings from the OPTIONS menu. Select for film-based content. Video-A The TV will be accessed by pressing OPTIONS ...process and a motion estimation engine to On. Picture movement will automatically set the picture settings for KDL-W series. Off Turns off CineMotion. ~ • The CineMotion feature can be set the picture ...
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Sound Settings Available Sound settings depend on the remote control. Clear Voice Suitable for normal stereo or mono reception. Bass Increases or decreases lower-pitched sounds. Select High, Low or Off for the TV sound. Select Off to disable this option if you wish to use...noise during weak stereo broadcasts. ~ • MTS is indistinct, you can also be accessed by pressing OPTIONS on the remote control. Auto SAP Automatically switches the TV to make the voice clearer. Balance Emphasizes left or right speaker balance. Selecting Off will bypass the emphasis. ~ •...
Sound Settings Available Sound settings depend on the remote control. Clear Voice Suitable for normal stereo or mono reception. Bass Increases or decreases lower-pitched sounds. Select High, Low or Off for the TV sound. Select Off to disable this option if you wish to use...noise during weak stereo broadcasts. ~ • MTS is indistinct, you can also be accessed by pressing OPTIONS on the remote control. Auto SAP Automatically switches the TV to make the voice clearer. Balance Emphasizes left or right speaker balance. Selecting Off will bypass the emphasis. ~ •...
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... 4:3 Default setting for 4:3 sources. Full Enlarges the picture horizontally 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 digital programs. If the program you are watching is also available in...control of volume adjustment Fixed Select to fix the 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 ...
... 4:3 Default setting for 4:3 sources. Full Enlarges the picture horizontally 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 digital programs. If the program you are watching is also available in...control of volume adjustment Fixed Select to fix the 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 ...
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... the picture in its original aspect ratio. Press B/b to adjust the Horizontal positioning. ~ • Screen Position feature is useful if the TV is connected to game equipment. • Vertical position is available only when Wide Mode is set to Wide Zoom or Zoom for standard-definition... channels. Adjust the Vertical positioning by pressing WIDE on the remote control. • See WIDE button description on screen. ~ • For the PC input Signal Reference Chart, see page 14. H Center ...
... the picture in its original aspect ratio. Press B/b to adjust the Horizontal positioning. ~ • Screen Position feature is useful if the TV is connected to game equipment. • Vertical position is available only when Wide Mode is set to Wide Zoom or Zoom for standard-definition... channels. Adjust the Vertical positioning by pressing WIDE on the remote control. • See WIDE button description on screen. ~ • For the PC input Signal Reference Chart, see page 14. H Center ...
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...to scroll through the label characters (A-Z, 0-9, etc.). To assign labels to show or hide channels when you surf with 0-9 buttons on the remote control. Be sure to have the Signal Type option selected appropriately for the signal source. (Useful for antenna installations.) Allows you to more ... Program. ~ • Running Auto Program will be overwritten with the newly scanned channels. When Auto Program is not available when using the TV Guide On Screen system. Repeat to add up to 7 characters to the next character. Assigns labels (such as station call letters) to channel...
...to scroll through the label characters (A-Z, 0-9, etc.). To assign labels to show or hide channels when you surf with 0-9 buttons on the remote control. Be sure to have the Signal Type option selected appropriately for the signal source. (Useful for antenna installations.) Allows you to more ... Program. ~ • Running Auto Program will be overwritten with the newly scanned channels. When Auto Program is not available when using the TV Guide On Screen system. Repeat to add up to 7 characters to the next character. Assigns labels (such as station call letters) to channel...
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...(CC) displays with Muting Automatically displays closed caption options. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off and on the remote control. Password Country Use 0-9 button on the screen upon confirmation. Select the country name of U.S.A. "Password set" message will appear on the...using either half or the whole screen (if available). Digital CC For both analog (EIA-608) and digital (EIA-708) closed captions when the TV is created, you lose your password, see "Lost password" on page 40. 38 Highlight and select Change Password, then enter the new password....
...(CC) displays with Muting Automatically displays closed caption options. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off and on the remote control. Password Country Use 0-9 button on the screen upon confirmation. Select the country name of U.S.A. "Password set" message will appear on the...using either half or the whole screen (if available). Digital CC For both analog (EIA-608) and digital (EIA-708) closed captions when the TV is created, you lose your password, see "Lost password" on page 40. 38 Highlight and select Change Password, then enter the new password....
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... HDMI is connected to this input in the input menu at all times. Device List Displays a list of this TV will recognize and communicate with other Sony equipment equipped with other equipment that is On. Some external equipment may not be detected automatically. 3 To assign your... own label to the input, press b to highlight the label option, then press V/v to choose a name of your connected equipment with your TV remote control. ...
... HDMI is connected to this input in the input menu at all times. Device List Displays a list of this TV will recognize and communicate with other Sony equipment equipped with other equipment that is On. Some external equipment may not be detected automatically. 3 To assign your... own label to the input, press b to highlight the label option, then press V/v to choose a name of your connected equipment with your TV remote control. ...
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... Off to disable this Logo Illumination is function. Logo Illumination Select On to illuminate the SONY logo on the front panel illuminates with V/v buttons. Power Saving Reduces the power consumption ...function. or MUTING buttons will not disable this Initial Setup. Follow the instructions on the remote control is pressed. Some settings such as Picture Adjustments, Sound Adjustments, and Parental Lock ...Español and Français to have the TV automatically enter standby mode when there is no signal input for KDL-W series. Mode 1 Select to display when tuning. PC...
... Off to disable this Logo Illumination is function. Logo Illumination Select On to illuminate the SONY logo on the front panel illuminates with V/v buttons. Power Saving Reduces the power consumption ...function. or MUTING buttons will not disable this Initial Setup. Follow the instructions on the remote control is pressed. Some settings such as Picture Adjustments, Sound Adjustments, and Parental Lock ...Español and Français to have the TV automatically enter standby mode when there is no signal input for KDL-W series. Mode 1 Select to display when tuning. PC...