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...TV Settings Descriptions 40 Product Support 40 Clock/Timers Settings 40 Picture Settings 41 Sound Settings 43 Screen Settings 44 Channel Settings 46 CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings 47 Parental Lock Settings 47 External Inputs Settings 50 HDMI Settings 50 Network Settings 51 General Setup Settings 51 Initial Setup 52...://www.sony.com/tvsupport Canada http://www.sony.ca/support On-line Registration United States http://productregistration.sony.com Canada http://www.SonyStyle.ca/registration 3 Locating Inputs and Outputs 10 3. Installing the TV 6 Carrying the TV 6 Preparation...
...TV Settings Descriptions 40 Product Support 40 Clock/Timers Settings 40 Picture Settings 41 Sound Settings 43 Screen Settings 44 Channel Settings 46 CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings 47 Parental Lock Settings 47 External Inputs Settings 50 HDMI Settings 50 Network Settings 51 General Setup Settings 51 Initial Setup 52...://www.sony.com/tvsupport Canada http://www.sony.ca/support On-line Registration United States http://productregistration.sony.com Canada http://www.SonyStyle.ca/registration 3 Locating Inputs and Outputs 10 3. Installing the TV 6 Carrying the TV 6 Preparation...
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... of the signal it receives. The 16:9 fills your new BRAVIA TV, you need access to HD programming. Your BRAVIA TV can use a wide screen aspect ratio of the image you will notice a big difference. The picture quality may not be as sharp as the quality of HD programming ...and proper setup connections. The Quick Setup Guide, enclosed separately, illustrates how to HD programming. http://www.sony.com/...
... of the signal it receives. The 16:9 fills your new BRAVIA TV, you need access to HD programming. Your BRAVIA TV can use a wide screen aspect ratio of the image you will notice a big difference. The picture quality may not be as sharp as the quality of HD programming ...and proper setup connections. The Quick Setup Guide, enclosed separately, illustrates how to HD programming. http://www.sony.com/...
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..., Picture/ Sound, Light Sensor, Power Savings) can also be selected from the vertical Category Object Bar from the External Inputs. TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is an easy way to access the TV settings for the 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-XBR7 model with screen size measured... diagonally. 5 Environmental Protection Agency and Department of this TV (i.e.
..., Picture/ Sound, Light Sensor, Power Savings) can also be selected from the vertical Category Object Bar from the External Inputs. TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is an easy way to access the TV settings for the 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-XBR7 model with screen size measured... diagonally. 5 Environmental Protection Agency and Department of this TV (i.e.
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... occur, please wait a few hours to allow the moisture to your TV has adequate air circulation. Wall Wall ~ • Inadequate air circulation can lead to overheating of the TV and may cause the TV's picture to blur or show poor color due to moisture condensation. Getting Started ...cm) Leave at least this much space around the set . Avoid operating the TV at least two or three people. Installed with opaque drapery. • Install the TV in the next column). Consider the following for best picture quality • Do not expose the screen to direct illumination or sunlight. ...
... occur, please wait a few hours to allow the moisture to your TV has adequate air circulation. Wall Wall ~ • Inadequate air circulation can lead to overheating of the TV and may cause the TV's picture to blur or show poor color due to moisture condensation. Getting Started ...cm) Leave at least this much space around the set . Avoid operating the TV at least two or three people. Installed with opaque drapery. • Install the TV in the next column). Consider the following for best picture quality • Do not expose the screen to direct illumination or sunlight. ...
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... equipment that bears the HDMI logo. • When connecting a DVI-equipped PC to an HDMI jack, also connect an Audio cable between this TV and any HDMI-equipped A/V equipment. If both composite video and S VIDEO are trademarks of your cable or VHF/UHF antenna. Connect the supplied... power cord to the computer before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable. • If the picture is the case, connect the adapter to AC IN and the nearest wall outlet. * Manufactured under license from the Internet (see page 25). ...
... equipment that bears the HDMI logo. • When connecting a DVI-equipped PC to an HDMI jack, also connect an Audio cable between this TV and any HDMI-equipped A/V equipment. If both composite video and S VIDEO are trademarks of your cable or VHF/UHF antenna. Connect the supplied... power cord to the computer before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable. • If the picture is the case, connect the adapter to AC IN and the nearest wall outlet. * Manufactured under license from the Internet (see page 25). ...
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... AUDIO L L AUDIO R (VAR/FIX) Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System Use an optional A-B RF switch (not supplied) to receive optimum picture quality. Shown with audio) input on the back of receiving unscrambled digital programming for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC... cable HD cable box/ HD satellite box CATV/Satellite antenna cable 12 3. For the best possible picture, make sure you choose (see page 46). Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can enjoy high-definition programming by radio frequency interference, resulting...
... AUDIO L L AUDIO R (VAR/FIX) Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System Use an optional A-B RF switch (not supplied) to receive optimum picture quality. Shown with audio) input on the back of receiving unscrambled digital programming for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC... cable HD cable box/ HD satellite box CATV/Satellite antenna cable 12 3. For the best possible picture, make sure you choose (see page 46). Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can enjoy high-definition programming by radio frequency interference, resulting...
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... to the separate Quick Setup Guide.) Rear of the above PC input signals to display on the television. • For the best picture quality, it is connected to the TV and no signal has been input from the PC according to use the signals (boldfaced) in the above chart with a 60 Hz... core (analog RGB) and audio cable (see page 52). To view PC content set the output signal from the PC for your PC by connecting a HD15-HD15 cable as shown below . PC Use the TV as a monitor for more than 30 seconds, the TV enters the standby mode automatically (see page 11). •...
... to the separate Quick Setup Guide.) Rear of the above PC input signals to display on the television. • For the best picture quality, it is connected to the TV and no signal has been input from the PC according to use the signals (boldfaced) in the above chart with a 60 Hz... core (analog RGB) and audio cable (see page 52). To view PC content set the output signal from the PC for your PC by connecting a HD15-HD15 cable as shown below . PC Use the TV as a monitor for more than 30 seconds, the TV enters the standby mode automatically (see page 11). •...
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... experience and the audio will light up the remote control buttons. You must be switched to operate external equipment. When the TV FUNCTION button is not selected). The picture settings will be set for HDMI function (not available on and off the Theater Mode. The sound modes can select the ... control. For details, see page 25). PREV: Press to play a program in about 10 seconds or press again to your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for HDMI device is selected, the buttons can also be programmed to the audio output of the attached speakers of connected equipment (not...
... experience and the audio will light up the remote control buttons. You must be switched to operate external equipment. When the TV FUNCTION button is not selected). The picture settings will be set for HDMI function (not available on and off the Theater Mode. The sound modes can select the ... control. For details, see page 25). PREV: Press to play a program in about 10 seconds or press again to your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for HDMI device is selected, the buttons can also be programmed to the audio output of the attached speakers of connected equipment (not...
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...mute the sound. Press to pause recording. X REC PAUSE: Press to adjust the volume. 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 0 qa qs VOL qd MUTING qf CH JUMP qg qh qj qk ...REC RECPAUSE RECSTOP BD/DVD TOP MENU MENU F1 F2 Button Description 7 FAVORITES Press once to restore the sound. Use with Sony ...
...mute the sound. Press to pause recording. X REC PAUSE: Press to adjust the volume. 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 0 qa qs VOL qd MUTING qf CH JUMP qg qh qj qk ...REC RECPAUSE RECSTOP BD/DVD TOP MENU MENU F1 F2 Button Description 7 FAVORITES Press once to restore the sound. Use with Sony ...
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...TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY ql w; The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen settings (see pages 44 and 45). Changing the Wide Screen Mode 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source Standard-definition source High-definition source SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SOUND PICTURE... 768 m Normal m Normal Full 1 Full 1 Full 2 Full 2 (Continued) 21 POWER wa WIDE Press to turn on and off the TV. Press repeatedly to cycle through the available Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, H Stretch, Zoom. Full H Stretch This mode is...
...TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY ql w; The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen settings (see pages 44 and 45). Changing the Wide Screen Mode 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source Standard-definition source High-definition source SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SOUND PICTURE... 768 m Normal m Normal Full 1 Full 1 Full 2 Full 2 (Continued) 21 POWER wa WIDE Press to turn on and off the TV. Press repeatedly to cycle through the available Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, H Stretch, Zoom. Full H Stretch This mode is...
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...to Favorites/ Remove from Favorites MTS Alternate Audio Digital Rating Background TV Motion Enhancer Device Control Device Control (Menu) for Closed Captions (CC): On, Off, and On with Muting. Press repeatedly to toggle through the available picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Custom, Photo-Vivid, Photo-... vary based on page 41. For details, see Picture settings on current input and content. 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 VOL MUTING CH JUMP REC RECPAUSE RECSTOP...
...to Favorites/ Remove from Favorites MTS Alternate Audio Digital Rating Background TV Motion Enhancer Device Control Device Control (Menu) for Closed Captions (CC): On, Off, and On with Muting. Press repeatedly to toggle through the available picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Custom, Photo-Vivid, Photo-... vary based on page 41. For details, see Picture settings on current input and content. 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 VOL MUTING CH JUMP REC RECPAUSE RECSTOP...
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... PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE CC FREEZE Button wk JUMP Description Press to scan through channels, press and hold down either +/-. The TV alternates between two channels. F1/F2 Press to jump back and forth between the current channel and the last channel that...
... PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE CC FREEZE Button wk JUMP Description Press to scan through channels, press and hold down either +/-. The TV alternates between two channels. F1/F2 Press to jump back and forth between the current channel and the last channel that...
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...PC standby mode. For details, see page 40 (Timer) and page 52 (Picture Off). 3 STANDBY LED Lights up in red when your TV is in orange when the timer is set , this may indicate that the TV needs servicing (see page 52. 24 You can turn off . If the LED blinks in red ...Outputs the audio signal. 2 PIC OFF/ TIMER LED Lights up in green when the TV is turned on. 5 Light Sensor Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see page 52 for details see contacting Sony information on . When the timer is turned off the logo illumination, for details). ...
...PC standby mode. For details, see page 40 (Timer) and page 52 (Picture Off). 3 STANDBY LED Lights up in red when your TV is in orange when the timer is set , this may indicate that the TV needs servicing (see page 52. 24 You can turn off . If the LED blinks in red ...Outputs the audio signal. 2 PIC OFF/ TIMER LED Lights up in green when the TV is turned on. 5 Light Sensor Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see page 52 for details see contacting Sony information on . When the timer is turned off the logo illumination, for details). ...
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...remote control. If successfully programmed, the FUNCTION button blinks twice; Operating the TV DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV 2 FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE CC FREEZE 2 4 Auto Backlight The backlight can be programmed to operate...The remote control can be set to remain lit longer than one code is pre-programmed to operate the following Sony equipment. Function Button Sony Equipment Code Number DVD DVD Player 31033 AMP Receiver 52172 STB Digital Satellite 01639 Programming Other Equipment ~ •...
...remote control. If successfully programmed, the FUNCTION button blinks twice; Operating the TV DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV 2 FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE CC FREEZE 2 4 Auto Backlight The backlight can be programmed to operate...The remote control can be set to remain lit longer than one code is pre-programmed to operate the following Sony equipment. Function Button Sony Equipment Code Number DVD DVD Player 31033 AMP Receiver 52172 STB Digital Satellite 01639 Programming Other Equipment ~ •...
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Shuffle Select On to optimize picture display quality or display speed. Exploring Fun Features Display Preference Select to shuffle the photo order during the slideshow. View Select to protect a photo from a ...
Shuffle Select On to optimize picture display quality or display speed. Exploring Fun Features Display Preference Select to shuffle the photo order during the slideshow. View Select to protect a photo from a ...
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... make adjustments to photos (see page 41 Picture Adjustments). USB Samples Music USB 4 Music files and folders will display the following Photo Options menu. Highlight and select any available file or folder. 32 Speakers Select to set sound to TV Speakers or Audio System. ~ •...and select the Music category. 3 Press V/v to Favorites, and Remove from a Sony connected USB equipment (not supplied) or add music to make sound adjustments (see page 31. • Photos cannot be displayed in the TV. A sample USB icon is selected below. Music Listen to music MP3 files ...
... make adjustments to photos (see page 41 Picture Adjustments). USB Samples Music USB 4 Music files and folders will display the following Photo Options menu. Highlight and select any available file or folder. 32 Speakers Select to set sound to TV Speakers or Audio System. ~ •...and select the Music category. 3 Press V/v to Favorites, and Remove from a Sony connected USB equipment (not supplied) or add music to make sound adjustments (see page 31. • Photos cannot be displayed in the TV. A sample USB icon is selected below. Music Listen to music MP3 files ...
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PIP (picture in picture) provides PC input signal and TV channels. ~ • The CABLE/ANTENNA input must be moved by : pressing CH+/-; P&P Main Window Sub Window PIP Main Window (PC) Sub Window (Location of the ... from P&P and PIP 1 Press OPTIONS. 2 Press V/v to highlight Exit P&P or Exit PIP (depends on the mode you to view two pictures simultaneously. Exploring Fun Features Using P&P and PIP Features This TV comes with the P&P and PIP features which allow you are in), and press to exit. ~ • You may also press RETURN...
PIP (picture in picture) provides PC input signal and TV channels. ~ • The CABLE/ANTENNA input must be moved by : pressing CH+/-; P&P Main Window Sub Window PIP Main Window (PC) Sub Window (Location of the ... from P&P and PIP 1 Press OPTIONS. 2 Press V/v to highlight Exit P&P or Exit PIP (depends on the mode you to view two pictures simultaneously. Exploring Fun Features Using P&P and PIP Features This TV comes with the P&P and PIP features which allow you are in), and press to exit. ~ • You may also press RETURN...
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... (page 40) Picture (page 41) Sound (page 43) Screen (page 44) Channel (page 46) CC Closed Captions (CC) (page 47) Parental Lock (page 47) External Inputs (page 50) HDMI Settings (page 50) Network (page 51) General Setup (page 51) Initial Setup (page 52) 4 Press when... desired item is for HDMI) available Video 1-3 channels are listed under HDMI 1-4 the TV icon. Using TV Settings Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB™ 1 Press HOME to display the XMB™. 2 Press...
... (page 40) Picture (page 41) Sound (page 43) Screen (page 44) Channel (page 46) CC Closed Captions (CC) (page 47) Parental Lock (page 47) External Inputs (page 50) HDMI Settings (page 50) Network (page 51) General Setup (page 51) Initial Setup (page 52) 4 Press when... desired item is for HDMI) available Video 1-3 channels are listed under HDMI 1-4 the TV icon. Using TV Settings Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB™ 1 Press HOME to display the XMB™. 2 Press...
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... in a theater-like environment. Brightness Brightens or darkens the picture. Hue Increases or decreases the green tones. Useful for home use. Using TV Settings Picture Settings Picture Adjustments Picture Mode Vivid For Video Standard For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. Photo-Standard For standard viewing; Recommended for Picture Mode may vary depending on the screen. Custom Allows...
... in a theater-like environment. Brightness Brightens or darkens the picture. Hue Increases or decreases the green tones. Useful for home use. Using TV Settings Picture Settings Picture Adjustments Picture Mode Vivid For Video Standard For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. Photo-Standard For standard viewing; Recommended for Picture Mode may vary depending on the screen. Custom Allows...
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...in video artifacts such as ghosting. ~ • A noticeable change may be seen depending on the remote control, then selecting Picture Adjustments settings from Wide or Standard. Advanced C.E. Gamma Adjusts the balance between light and dark areas of color reproduction from the OPTIONS ...menu. • Picture settings available during PC input are Picture Mode, Reset, Backlight, Picture, Brightness, and Color Temperature. Color Space Selects the range of the picture. Live Color Available when Color Space is set to the original ...
...in video artifacts such as ghosting. ~ • A noticeable change may be seen depending on the remote control, then selecting Picture Adjustments settings from Wide or Standard. Advanced C.E. Gamma Adjusts the balance between light and dark areas of color reproduction from the OPTIONS ...menu. • Picture settings available during PC input are Picture Mode, Reset, Backlight, Picture, Brightness, and Color Temperature. Color Space Selects the range of the picture. Live Color Available when Color Space is set to the original ...