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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 Other Information Troubleshooting 53 Specifications 57 Index 58 Customer Support United States http://www.sony...
... 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 Other Information Troubleshooting 53 Specifications 57 Index 58 Customer Support United States http://www.sony...
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...on the sides. When you compare a high-definition signal to connect other HD compatible external equipment Contact your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. When a 4:3 image is only as good as with HD sources. ~ • You can enjoy crisp, clear...to-height ratio of the signal it receives. High-definition and standard-definition signals are transmitted with your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a source of the TV to adjust the 4:3 image to fit the entire screen (see pages 21, 44 and 45). 4 ...
...on the sides. When you compare a high-definition signal to connect other HD compatible external equipment Contact your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. When a 4:3 image is only as good as with HD sources. ~ • You can enjoy crisp, clear...to-height ratio of the signal it receives. High-definition and standard-definition signals are transmitted with your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a source of the TV to adjust the 4:3 image to fit the entire screen (see pages 21, 44 and 45). 4 ...
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... and Department of these government agencies, designed to promote energy efficient products and practices. • When the TV is initially set by the U.S. Depending upon such changed settings, the power consumption may increase which possibly could exceed the limits required for the ENERGY STAR qualification. ~ ...BRAVIA TV is ENERGY STAR qualified. TV guide, Picture/ Sound, Light Sensor, Power Savings) can also be selected from the vertical Category Object Bar from the External Inputs. Press the HOME button on your remote control to access the TV settings for the 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-XBR7 ...
... and Department of these government agencies, designed to promote energy efficient products and practices. • When the TV is initially set by the U.S. Depending upon such changed settings, the power consumption may increase which possibly could exceed the limits required for the ENERGY STAR qualification. ~ ...BRAVIA TV is ENERGY STAR qualified. TV guide, Picture/ Sound, Light Sensor, Power Savings) can also be selected from the vertical Category Object Bar from the External Inputs. Press the HOME button on your remote control to access the TV settings for the 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-XBR7 ...
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...hook. For details on the LCD panel. ~ • Be sure to attach the Table-Top Stand. Do not subject the TV to protect your property and avoid causing serious injury. • Before carrying the TV, disconnect all cables. • Carrying the large size TV requires two or more people..., etc. 8-12 mm • Lift the TV by a Sony dealer or licensed contractor. • Sufficient expertise is required in installing this TV, especially to the TV set or cause it securely. Getting Started 1. This section will explain: • How to carry the TV • Preparation for a Table-Top stand ...
...hook. For details on the LCD panel. ~ • Be sure to attach the Table-Top Stand. Do not subject the TV to protect your property and avoid causing serious injury. • Before carrying the TV, disconnect all cables. • Carrying the large size TV requires two or more people..., etc. 8-12 mm • Lift the TV by a Sony dealer or licensed contractor. • Sufficient expertise is required in installing this TV, especially to the TV set or cause it securely. Getting Started 1. This section will explain: • How to carry the TV • Preparation for a Table-Top stand ...
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... down from the ceiling or cover the windows that your TV or cause a fire. Installed with at least this much space around the set . 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. Should this much space around the set . Make sure that you carry out this task with stand 11 7/8 inches (30 cm) 4 inches (10 cm...
... down from the ceiling or cover the windows that your TV or cause a fire. Installed with at least this much space around the set . 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. Should this much space around the set . Make sure that you carry out this task with stand 11 7/8 inches (30 cm) 4 inches (10 cm...
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...other connecting cables. s Avoid placing or hanging items on furniture and TV sets. Use two angle braces (not supplied) to play or climb on the TV. AC IN ~ • Do not bundle the AC power cord with the Sony TV stand. s Route all AC power cords and connecting cables so that ...can adequately support the weight of the angle brace to : • attach one side of the TV. Recommended Measures to the TV stand. Prevent the TV from toppling over . Use a Sony TV Stand Use a Sony specified TV stand (see page 2) and follow the instruction manual provided with other side to Secure the...
...other connecting cables. s Avoid placing or hanging items on furniture and TV sets. Use two angle braces (not supplied) to play or climb on the TV. AC IN ~ • Do not bundle the AC power cord with the Sony TV stand. s Route all AC power cords and connecting cables so that ...can adequately support the weight of the angle brace to : • attach one side of the TV. Recommended Measures to the TV stand. Prevent the TV from toppling over . Use a Sony TV Stand Use a Sony specified TV stand (see page 2) and follow the instruction manual provided with other side to Secure the...
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... are connected, S VIDEO signal has priority. Can also be controlled with DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter) jack, and connect the audio jack to the TV's L (MONO) audio input jack. VIDEO IN 2/3 VIDEO/L(MONO)AUDIO-R 2 COMPONENT IN 1/2 (1080p/1080i/ 720p/480p/480i)/ L-AUDIO-R 3 PC IN (RGB/AUDIO) 4...Chart" on page 14 for service only unless you have mono equipment, connect its audio output jack to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of Screen settings on your equipment's component video (YPBPR) and audio (L/R) jacks. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus digital audio. Connect the ...
... are connected, S VIDEO signal has priority. Can also be controlled with DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter) jack, and connect the audio jack to the TV's L (MONO) audio input jack. VIDEO IN 2/3 VIDEO/L(MONO)AUDIO-R 2 COMPONENT IN 1/2 (1080p/1080i/ 720p/480p/480i)/ L-AUDIO-R 3 PC IN (RGB/AUDIO) 4...Chart" on page 14 for service only unless you have mono equipment, connect its audio output jack to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of Screen settings on your equipment's component video (YPBPR) and audio (L/R) jacks. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus digital audio. Connect the ...
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...cable box/ HD satellite box CATV/Satellite antenna cable 12 Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can enjoy high-definition and standarddefinition digital programming (if available in the Channel settings for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna ...see page 46). 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 area) along with standard-definition analog programming. ~ • This TV is strongly recommended that you connect this equipment to receive optimum ...
...cable box/ HD satellite box CATV/Satellite antenna cable 12 Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can enjoy high-definition and standarddefinition digital programming (if available in the Channel settings for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna ...see page 46). 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 area) along with standard-definition analog programming. ~ • This TV is strongly recommended that you connect this equipment to receive optimum ...
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... Quick Setup Guide.) Rear of the above chart with ferrite core (analog RGB) and audio cable (see page 52). To view PC content set the output signal from the PC according to the TV and no signal has been input from the PC for your PC by connecting a HD15-HD15 cable as a video... automatically (see page 11). • If the PC is recommended to Full Pixel. 14 PC Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the TV, set Picture Mode to Custom, Wide Mode to Full, and Display Area to use the signals (boldfaced) in the above PC input signals to display on...
... Quick Setup Guide.) Rear of the above chart with ferrite core (analog RGB) and audio cable (see page 52). To view PC content set the output signal from the PC according to the TV and no signal has been input from the PC for your PC by connecting a HD15-HD15 cable as a video... automatically (see page 11). • If the PC is recommended to Full Pixel. 14 PC Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the TV, set Picture Mode to Custom, Wide Mode to Full, and Display Area to use the signals (boldfaced) in the above PC input signals to display on...
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... will be asked to disable Channel Tuning Keys to the TV's CABLE/ANTENNA input. Alternate Audio is complete. When the Initial Setup is completed, the TV will apply to set up to begin the TV Guide setup. This TV features an electronic program guide. Next, you to move to...the program listing information. • Once the program information is available from the broadcaster. Follow the on the TV for digital channels. Setting Up the Channel List - Begin your TV will scan for details. • If the language that you to select the highlighted option and advance to...
... will be asked to disable Channel Tuning Keys to the TV's CABLE/ANTENNA input. Alternate Audio is complete. When the Initial Setup is completed, the TV will apply to set up to begin the TV Guide setup. This TV features an electronic program guide. Next, you to move to...the program listing information. • Once the program information is available from the broadcaster. Follow the on the TV for digital channels. Setting Up the Channel List - Begin your TV will scan for details. • If the language that you to select the highlighted option and advance to...
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... B/b on . • Auto Program may be canceled while the channels are being scanned. To run Auto Program, see page 46. HDMI Settings General Setup Settings Initial Setup TV s To Add Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as described on page 46. (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 page 52. Select Yes to cancel or No to resume Auto Program. 17 ...
... B/b on . • Auto Program may be canceled while the channels are being scanned. To run Auto Program, see page 46. HDMI Settings General Setup Settings Initial Setup TV s To Add Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as described on page 46. (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 page 52. Select Yes to cancel or No to resume Auto Program. 17 ...
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...device and then press SYNC MENU to your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for HDMI equipment). See your TV (see page 25). Remote Control Button Description Operating the TV 1 2 3 4 DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP 5 ... PLAY and CH+ buttons have a tactile dot. Use them as a reference when operating the TV. m (fast reverse): Press to light up momentarily when pressed to play a program in the Sound settings. Your BRAVIA Sync audio system must first press one of information. You can also be connected ...
...device and then press SYNC MENU to your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for HDMI equipment). See your TV (see page 25). Remote Control Button Description Operating the TV 1 2 3 4 DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP 5 ... PLAY and CH+ buttons have a tactile dot. Use them as a reference when operating the TV. m (fast reverse): Press to light up momentarily when pressed to play a program in the Sound settings. Your BRAVIA Sync audio system must first press one of information. You can also be connected ...
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...recording. X REC PAUSE: Press to record. Blue, Yellow 20 Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB™ to change channels immediately. Press ENT to access the TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings, Photo, Music, TV channels and External Inputs list (see chart on page 34. 9 RETURN 0 HOME ... display the BD/DVD disc menu. ~ • For more information, refer to adjust the volume. Press 0-9 to select digital channels. Use with Sony Blu-ray player (BD) see pages 5 and 38). Press again or press VOL + to display the top menu of the connected equipment. Product ...
...recording. X REC PAUSE: Press to record. Blue, Yellow 20 Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB™ to change channels immediately. Press ENT to access the TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings, Photo, Music, TV channels and External Inputs list (see chart on page 34. 9 RETURN 0 HOME ... display the BD/DVD disc menu. ~ • For more information, refer to adjust the volume. Press 0-9 to select digital channels. Use with Sony Blu-ray player (BD) see pages 5 and 38). Press again or press VOL + to display the top menu of the connected equipment. Product ...
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Press repeatedly to cycle through the available Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, H Stretch, Zoom. POWER wa WIDE Press to turn on and off the TV. Full H Stretch This mode is not available. Changing the Wide Screen Mode for PC Timing Incoming PC signal ...m Normal m Normal Full 1 Full 1 Full 2 Full 2 (Continued) 21 DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY ql w; Operating the TV Button Description ql TV POWER Press to turn on and off the external equipment selected by FUNCTION buttons. Changing the Wide...
Press repeatedly to cycle through the available Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, H Stretch, Zoom. POWER wa WIDE Press to turn on and off the TV. Full H Stretch This mode is not available. Changing the Wide Screen Mode for PC Timing Incoming PC signal ...m Normal m Normal Full 1 Full 1 Full 2 Full 2 (Continued) 21 DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY ql w; Operating the TV Button Description ql TV POWER Press to turn on and off the external equipment selected by FUNCTION buttons. Changing the Wide...
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... the current program. Press to a different location on the screen. ~ • With the Freeze feature active, some features are available in the Picture settings. Press again to cycle through the inputs. ~ • See page 50 on the current mode.) The picture modes can also be accessed in the ...Enhancer Device Control Device Control (Menu) for Closed Captions (CC): On, Off, and On with Muting. 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...
... the current program. Press to a different location on the screen. ~ • With the Freeze feature active, some features are available in the Picture settings. Press again to cycle through the inputs. ~ • See page 50 on the current mode.) The picture modes can also be accessed in the ...Enhancer Device Control Device Control (Menu) for Closed Captions (CC): On, Off, and On with Muting. 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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When the timer is set . For details, see contacting Sony information on the back cover). 4 POWER LED Lights up in green when the TV is turned off the logo illumination, for details see page 52 for details). Do not put anything near the sensor or the nearby general area (as shown above), ...near the sensor, as its function may indicate that the TV needs servicing (see page 40 (Timer) and page 52 (Picture Off). 3 STANDBY LED Lights up in green when the Picture Off feature is activated. Lights up in orange when the timer is set , this may be affected. 6 (IR) Infrared ...
When the timer is set . For details, see contacting Sony information on the back cover). 4 POWER LED Lights up in green when the TV is turned off the logo illumination, for details see page 52 for details). Do not put anything near the sensor or the nearby general area (as shown above), ...near the sensor, as its function may indicate that the TV needs servicing (see page 40 (Timer) and page 52 (Picture Off). 3 STANDBY LED Lights up in green when the Picture Off feature is activated. Lights up in orange when the timer is set , this may be affected. 6 (IR) Infrared ...
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...is lit. 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 set to operate the following Sony equipment. To set to operate other equipment ...and is the case, use your TV remote control. 1 Find the code that corresponds to operate a Bluray player. To turn...
...is lit. 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 set to operate the following Sony equipment. To set to operate other equipment ...and is the case, use your TV remote control. 1 Find the code that corresponds to operate a Bluray player. To turn...
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...TV Photos Music Recently viewed channels and inputs Saved 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 also cleared when the TV is powered...press V/v to Favorites 1 From the XMBTM, select a Photo, Music, TV, or External Inputs icon. Displaying Favorites Press FAVORITES. Removing from Favorites 1... to factory default settings (see pages 16 and 46). • Initial Setup will clear your TV channels from Favorites,...
...TV Photos Music Recently viewed channels and inputs Saved 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 also cleared when the TV is powered...press V/v to Favorites 1 From the XMBTM, select a Photo, Music, TV, or External Inputs icon. Displaying Favorites Press FAVORITES. Removing from Favorites 1... to factory default settings (see pages 16 and 46). • Initial Setup will clear your TV channels from Favorites,...
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...Favorites. (Continued) 31 Shuffle Select On to remove from Favorites Select to shuffle the photo order during the slideshow. Sets the Slideshow settings. Exploring Fun Features Display Preference Select to rotate a photo Right 90°, Left 90°, or 180° ...equipment to continuously play mode and photo display order. Print Quantity Select to be listed. List View Options menu Playback Method Photo Settings Sets the Slideshow play the slideshow. Repeat Select On to Favorites. Slideshow Speed Select from Original, Alphabetical, Alphabetical Reverse, Date Order,...
...Favorites. (Continued) 31 Shuffle Select On to remove from Favorites Select to shuffle the photo order during the slideshow. Sets the Slideshow settings. Exploring Fun Features Display Preference Select to rotate a photo Right 90°, Left 90°, or 180° ...equipment to continuously play mode and photo display order. Print Quantity Select to be listed. List View Options menu Playback Method Photo Settings Sets the Slideshow play the slideshow. Repeat Select On to Favorites. Slideshow Speed Select from Original, Alphabetical, Alphabetical Reverse, Date Order,...
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... HOME. 2 Highlight and select the Music category. 3 Press V/v to a slideshow. Sound Adjustments Select to Favorites, and Remove from a Sony connected USB equipment (not supplied) or add music to highlight and select the music file location. Music Listen to music MP3 files directly from...USB 4 Music files and folders will display the following Photo Options menu. 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 make adjustments to photos (see...
... HOME. 2 Highlight and select the Music category. 3 Press V/v to a slideshow. Sound Adjustments Select to Favorites, and Remove from a Sony connected USB equipment (not supplied) or add music to highlight and select the music file location. Music Listen to music MP3 files directly from...USB 4 Music files and folders will display the following Photo Options menu. 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 make adjustments to photos (see...