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...this case, please wait a few hours to dripping or splashing and no guarantee that face the screen with other countries. The TV shall not be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to a cable service...TV-stand. Manufactured under license from a cold to a warm location, or if the room temperature changes suddenly, the picture may cause harmful interference to radio communications. 2 However, there is desirable to comply with part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDL-40XBR4/KDL-46XBR4/ KDL-52XBR4/KDL-40XBR5/ KDL-46XBR5/KDL-52XBR5 Responsible Party: Sony...
...this case, please wait a few hours to dripping or splashing and no guarantee that face the screen with other countries. The TV shall not be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to a cable service...TV-stand. Manufactured under license from a cold to a warm location, or if the room temperature changes suddenly, the picture may cause harmful interference to radio communications. 2 However, there is desirable to comply with part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDL-40XBR4/KDL-46XBR4/ KDL-52XBR4/KDL-40XBR5/ KDL-46XBR5/KDL-52XBR5 Responsible Party: Sony...
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...the World of BRAVIA™ The Four Steps to Your TV 32 Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB 33 TV Setting Description 34 Product Support 34 Clock/Timers Settings 34 Picture Settings 34 Sound Settings 36 Screen Settings 37 Video Options Settings 39 Audio Options Settings 40 ... in the Window 31 To Change the Window Size 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 Locating Inputs and Outputs 11 Left Side 11 Rear 12 ...
...the World of BRAVIA™ The Four Steps to Your TV 32 Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB 33 TV Setting Description 34 Product Support 34 Clock/Timers Settings 34 Picture Settings 34 Sound Settings 36 Screen Settings 37 Video Options Settings 39 Audio Options Settings 40 ... in the Window 31 To Change the Window Size 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 Locating Inputs and Outputs 11 Left Side 11 Rear 12 ...
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... discharge unit, connection to provide some TV's to follow these guidelines: s Before carrying the TV, disconnect all cables. s Carrying the large size TV requires at least two or three people. KDL-40XBR4/ KDL-46XBR4/ KDL-40XBR5/ KDL-46XBR5 KDL-52XBR4/ KDL-52XBR5 Electric service equipment NEC: National Electrical... located in contact with a solution of explosion if battery is installed, follow the instruction provided on the LCD panel and the frame around the screen. If not, it picks up static charges. To ensure proper ventilation, we recommend removing the dust periodically...
... discharge unit, connection to provide some TV's to follow these guidelines: s Before carrying the TV, disconnect all cables. s Carrying the large size TV requires at least two or three people. KDL-40XBR4/ KDL-46XBR4/ KDL-40XBR5/ KDL-46XBR5 KDL-52XBR4/ KDL-52XBR5 Electric service equipment NEC: National Electrical... located in contact with a solution of explosion if battery is installed, follow the instruction provided on the LCD panel and the frame around the screen. If not, it picks up static charges. To ensure proper ventilation, we recommend removing the dust periodically...
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...may occur. If possible, use . Do not expose the TV to direct sunlight, it may occur when still pictures are required, be observed when the LCD TV is in a fire or an electric shock. LCD SCREEN s Although the LCD screen is toxic, with high-precision technology and to achieve a... high level of the TV. Changing the Picture mode, Backlight setting, enabling the Light Sensor...
...may occur. If possible, use . Do not expose the TV to direct sunlight, it may occur when still pictures are required, be observed when the LCD TV is in a fire or an electric shock. LCD SCREEN s Although the LCD screen is toxic, with high-precision technology and to achieve a... high level of the TV. Changing the Picture mode, Backlight setting, enabling the Light Sensor...
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...:9 (high-definition) source Most HDTV signals use a wide screen aspect ratio of your new BRAVIA TV, you will see on your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA™ high-definition television. Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio You can enjoy crisp, clear images, smooth movement and high-... and display HD programming from 1080 HD signals. The quality of the TV to adjust the 4:3 image to fit the entire screen (see page 14). The 1080 HD signals provide more about HDTV, visit: http://www.sony.com/HDTV The Four Steps to Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source...
...:9 (high-definition) source Most HDTV signals use a wide screen aspect ratio of your new BRAVIA TV, you will see on your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA™ high-definition television. Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio You can enjoy crisp, clear images, smooth movement and high-... and display HD programming from 1080 HD signals. The quality of the TV to adjust the 4:3 image to fit the entire screen (see page 14). The 1080 HD signals provide more about HDTV, visit: http://www.sony.com/HDTV The Four Steps to Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source...
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Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen Video Options Category Object Bar Media Category Bar TV From the horizontal Media Category Bar you can control: • Settings: timer, picture, sound, screen and other inputs can also be selected from the Category Object Bar for the External Inputs. ~ • ...This manual is an easy way to access the XMB™. The XMB™ is for the 40, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-X Series models with screen size measured diagonally. 9 Press the HOME button on your remote control to select programming and adjust settings on your BRAVIA...
Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen Video Options Category Object Bar Media Category Bar TV From the horizontal Media Category Bar you can control: • Settings: timer, picture, sound, screen and other inputs can also be selected from the Category Object Bar for the External Inputs. ~ • ...This manual is an easy way to access the XMB™. The XMB™ is for the 40, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-X Series models with screen size measured diagonally. 9 Press the HOME button on your remote control to select programming and adjust settings on your BRAVIA...
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... of Screen settings on page 16 for the signals that can be displayed. ~ • For some Apple Macintosh computers, it may be necessary to the computer before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable with ferrite core (analog RGB, not supplied). Rear KDL-40XBR4/ KDL-46XBR4/ KDL-52XBR4 1 23 PC IN 1 RGB IN 3 KDL-40XBR5/ KDL-46XBR5/ KDL-52XBR5 1 23...
... of Screen settings on page 16 for the signals that can be displayed. ~ • For some Apple Macintosh computers, it may be necessary to the computer before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable with ferrite core (analog RGB, not supplied). Rear KDL-40XBR4/ KDL-46XBR4/ KDL-52XBR4 1 23 PC IN 1 RGB IN 3 KDL-40XBR5/ KDL-46XBR5/ KDL-52XBR5 1 23...
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...: Allows you have connected an antenna or cable directly to the next screen. b button: Allows you to select the highlighted option and advance to the TV's VHF/UHF/ CABLE input. Press RETURN first then press either B/b on the TV for available channels. Highlight a choice and press to resume Auto Program.... display how many analog and digital channels are being scanned. Language settings will restart from the beginning when the TV is turned back on the screen to run Auto Program, see page 21), Show/Hide Channels (page 41), Edit Channel Labels (page 41) when Auto Program is ...
...: Allows you have connected an antenna or cable directly to the next screen. b button: Allows you to select the highlighted option and advance to the TV's VHF/UHF/ CABLE input. Press RETURN first then press either B/b on the TV for available channels. Highlight a choice and press to resume Auto Program.... display how many analog and digital channels are being scanned. Language settings will restart from the beginning when the TV is turned back on the screen to run Auto Program, see page 21), Show/Hide Channels (page 41), Edit Channel Labels (page 41) when Auto Program is ...
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.... Button Description 1 DISPLAY Press once to display the information pertaining to select a channel; The OSD (On Screen Display) will operate the same as a reference when operating the TV. the channel changes after two seconds. Push and slide to change channels immediately. 20 See Info Banner on ...page 44. 2 LIGHT Press to immediately turn off the display. Press ENT to open. Remote Control and TV Controls Buttons located at the right side of the TV will time out in a few seconds or press again to illuminate the buttons on the remote control. 2 3 4...
.... Button Description 1 DISPLAY Press once to display the information pertaining to select a channel; The OSD (On Screen Display) will operate the same as a reference when operating the TV. the channel changes after two seconds. Push and slide to change channels immediately. 20 See Info Banner on ...page 44. 2 LIGHT Press to immediately turn off the display. Press ENT to open. Remote Control and TV Controls Buttons located at the right side of the TV will time out in a few seconds or press again to illuminate the buttons on the remote control. 2 3 4...
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... OPTIONS and highlight "Add to Favorites" will be available in your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for a few seconds. ~ Your Favorites list will appear for more 9...to a channel that exists in the Favorites list, press OPTIONS and highlight "Remove from the screen (see page 41. 8 DMex Press to display the stored favorite channel list. For example, ... A confirmation message of "Channel removed from Favorites" will appear for a few seconds. Using the TV Features Button 5 6 FREEZE Description Use with the current program in the optional BRAVIA external 8 module...
... OPTIONS and highlight "Add to Favorites" will be available in your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for a few seconds. ~ Your Favorites list will appear for more 9...to a channel that exists in the Favorites list, press OPTIONS and highlight "Remove from the screen (see page 41. 8 DMex Press to display the stored favorite channel list. For example, ... A confirmation message of "Channel removed from Favorites" will appear for a few seconds. Using the TV Features Button 5 6 FREEZE Description Use with the current program in the optional BRAVIA external 8 module...
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Changing the Wide Screen Mode (For PC timing, see page 37). The TV alternates between two channels. The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen settings (see below) 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source Standard-definition source High-definition source m Wide ...Zoom m Wide Zoom Normal Normal Full Full Zoom Zoom Changing the Wide Screen...
Changing the Wide Screen Mode (For PC timing, see page 37). The TV alternates between two channels. The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen settings (see below) 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source Standard-definition source High-definition source m Wide ...Zoom m Wide Zoom Normal Normal Full Full Zoom Zoom Changing the Wide Screen...
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... Rating is displayed. • See page 44 on page 28. 24 F1/F2 Sound Screen Video Options TV Press to move the on page 34. For details, see Picture settings on -screen cursor. Button Description wf PICTURE Press repeatedly to select/confirm an item. Press to cycle through...settings. wg wj OPTIONS Press to inform you the digital rating information appears. e; Alternate Audio See page 40 Digital Rating See page 42 Screen See page 37 wk HOME ~ • Motion Enhancer can also be set for the current input. • Detailed information of convenient ...
... Rating is displayed. • See page 44 on page 28. 24 F1/F2 Sound Screen Video Options TV Press to move the on page 34. For details, see Picture settings on -screen cursor. Button Description wf PICTURE Press repeatedly to select/confirm an item. Press to cycle through...settings. wg wj OPTIONS Press to inform you the digital rating information appears. e; Alternate Audio See page 40 Digital Rating See page 42 Screen See page 37 wk HOME ~ • Motion Enhancer can also be set for the current input. • Detailed information of convenient ...
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...lit even if the TV is turned on the back cover). Do not put anything near the sensor, as its function may indicate the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on . Lights up in PC standby mode. Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see ...page 34. Using the TV Features Indicators 1 PIC OFF/TIMER STANDBY POWER PIC OFF/...
...lit even if the TV is turned on the back cover). Do not put anything near the sensor, as its function may indicate the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on . Lights up in PC standby mode. Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see ...page 34. Using the TV Features Indicators 1 PIC OFF/TIMER STANDBY POWER PIC OFF/...
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... Step through different tracks of the > to step forward or . Press ... Press ... Activate the remote control to operate the DVD DVD (FUNCTION) Turn on the screen for your connected equipment.
... Step through different tracks of the > to step forward or . Press ... Press ... Activate the remote control to operate the DVD DVD (FUNCTION) Turn on the screen for your connected equipment.
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CH+/- Replay the current program for a set period of time Advance forward a set period of time when playing back a recorded program Specify the previous chapter mark Specify the next chapter mark . > Stop x Pause X Record z Open the Favorites List FAVORITES Open the Guide OPTIONS Open Main menu HOME Move highlight (cursor) V v B b Select item Close on-screen display RETURN Page +/- Press ... Open the RECORDINGS List TOP MENU 30 To Do This ...
CH+/- Replay the current program for a set period of time Advance forward a set period of time when playing back a recorded program Specify the previous chapter mark Specify the next chapter mark . > Stop x Pause X Record z Open the Favorites List FAVORITES Open the Guide OPTIONS Open Main menu HOME Move highlight (cursor) V v B b Select item Close on-screen display RETURN Page +/- Press ... Open the RECORDINGS List TOP MENU 30 To Do This ...
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... Assign a label using the number 0-9 or CH +/- Using the Menus The HOME button allows you to Your TV External Watch a movie, play a game, record a program or work on the situations and conditions applied. Sound Screen Video Options The XMB™ is shown here with various options. Product Support Clock/Timers Settings The...
... Assign a label using the number 0-9 or CH +/- Using the Menus The HOME button allows you to Your TV External Watch a movie, play a game, record a program or work on the situations and conditions applied. Sound Screen Video Options The XMB™ is shown here with various options. Product Support Clock/Timers Settings The...
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... and features are listed under the Settings icon. Available channels are listed under the TV icon. Select inputs from Video1-3 Component 1-2 HDMI 1-3 PC under the External Inputs ...below is for the Settings.) Product Support (page 34) Clock/Timers (page 34) Picture (page 34) Sound (page 36) Screen (page 37) Video Options (page 39) Audio Options (page 40) Channel (page 40) CC Closed Captions (CC) (page... RETURN or HOME to select a Media Category icon. Using the Menus Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB™ 1 Press HOME to display the XMB™. 2 Press B/b to exit. 33
... and features are listed under the Settings icon. Available channels are listed under the TV icon. Select inputs from Video1-3 Component 1-2 HDMI 1-3 PC under the External Inputs ...below is for the Settings.) Product Support (page 34) Clock/Timers (page 34) Picture (page 34) Sound (page 36) Screen (page 37) Video Options (page 39) Audio Options (page 40) Channel (page 40) CC Closed Captions (CC) (page... RETURN or HOME to select a Media Category icon. Using the Menus Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB™ 1 Press HOME to display the XMB™. 2 Press B/b to exit. 33
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...signal. Allows you set the following: Day of the Week, Time, Duration, Channel, and TV On Volume. 4 Press RETURN to display the confirmation screen. 5 Select Yes or No to set . Your TV's specific information such as a specified volume at the specified time you set. 1 Use ... Recommended for your convenience. Timer can be set , so the TV tunes to store your preferred settings. 34 TV Setting Description Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Sony contact information is available from the TV is executed the TV will save your settings and exit the Current Time setting...
...signal. Allows you set the following: Day of the Week, Time, Duration, Channel, and TV On Volume. 4 Press RETURN to display the confirmation screen. 5 Select Yes or No to set . Your TV's specific information such as a specified volume at the specified time you set. 1 Use ... Recommended for your convenience. Timer can be set , so the TV tunes to store your preferred settings. 34 TV Setting Description Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Sony contact information is available from the TV is executed the TV will save your settings and exit the Current Time setting...
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... not available when Auto Wide is set to Off. • If 4:3 Default is 16:9 (High-definition source), select this mode to fill the screen while maintaining the aspect ratio. ~ • Wide Mode can also be accessed by emphasizing the high and low frequency sounds. Full Enlarges the 4:3 picture... minimum distortion. To retain the current Wide Mode setting as possible. Volume Offset Adjusts the volume level of the current input (TV or video input) relative to Off. (Continued) 37 Normal Displays the 4:3 picture in its original size. When you change channels (or inputs), ...
... not available when Auto Wide is set to Off. • If 4:3 Default is 16:9 (High-definition source), select this mode to fill the screen while maintaining the aspect ratio. ~ • Wide Mode can also be accessed by emphasizing the high and low frequency sounds. Full Enlarges the 4:3 picture... minimum distortion. To retain the current Wide Mode setting as possible. Volume Offset Adjusts the volume level of the current input (TV or video input) relative to Off. (Continued) 37 Normal Displays the 4:3 picture in its original size. When you change channels (or inputs), ...
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...in its original size. +1 Displays the original picture area. Press B/b to adjust the Horizontal positioning. ~ • The Screen Position feature is useful if the TV is set to game equipment. Press B/b and press to adjust. ~ • Vertical Size is available only when Wide Mode.... Full 2 Enlarges the picture to move the position of the picture horizontally (left and right). Allows you to fill the screen, while maintaining its original resolution and aspect ratio. Normal Displays the recommended picture area. -1/-2 Enlarges the picture to display the PC...
...in its original size. +1 Displays the original picture area. Press B/b to adjust the Horizontal positioning. ~ • The Screen Position feature is useful if the TV is set to game equipment. Press B/b and press to adjust. ~ • Vertical Size is available only when Wide Mode.... Full 2 Enlarges the picture to move the position of the picture horizontally (left and right). Allows you to fill the screen, while maintaining its original resolution and aspect ratio. Normal Displays the recommended picture area. -1/-2 Enlarges the picture to display the PC...