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... purchase. Operating Instructions KDL-40XBR7 KDL-70XBR7 KDL-46XBR8 KDL-55XBR8 © 2008 Sony Corporation Please Do Not Return the Product to the Store On-line Registration Available: Be sure to resolve your questions more quickly than your TV United States http://productregistration.sony.com Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/registration 4-111-727-12(1) LCD Digital Color TV 40% Printed...
... purchase. Operating Instructions KDL-40XBR7 KDL-70XBR7 KDL-46XBR8 KDL-55XBR8 © 2008 Sony Corporation Please Do Not Return the Product to the Store On-line Registration Available: Be sure to resolve your questions more quickly than your TV United States http://productregistration.sony.com Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/registration 4-111-727-12(1) LCD Digital Color TV 40% Printed...
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...and "PS3" is a trademark. Disposal of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDL-40XBR7/KDL-70XBR7/ KDL-46XBR8/KDL-55XBR8 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Refer to them whenever you are ...trademarks or registered marks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. Declaration of the TV. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego,...
...and "PS3" is a trademark. Disposal of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDL-40XBR7/KDL-70XBR7/ KDL-46XBR8/KDL-55XBR8 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Refer to them whenever you are ...trademarks or registered marks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. Declaration of the TV. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego,...
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... 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 Contents Welcome to Use TV Guide On Screen 34 Using BRAVIA Sync with Control for KDL-70XBR7 9 2. Connecting the TV 12 Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System 12...
... 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 Contents Welcome to Use TV Guide On Screen 34 Using BRAVIA Sync with Control for KDL-70XBR7 9 2. Connecting the TV 12 Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System 12...
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... external equipment Contact your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. When you compare a high-definition signal to a standard analog signal, you need access to HD programming. Your BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD programming from 1080 HD signals. The..., a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a source of the TV to adjust the 4:3 image to -height ratio of the image). To experience the stunning detail of the signal it receives. http://www.sony.com/HDTV Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/hd The Four Steps to a Full...
... external equipment Contact your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. When you compare a high-definition signal to a standard analog signal, you need access to HD programming. Your BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD programming from 1080 HD signals. The..., a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a source of the TV to adjust the 4:3 image to -height ratio of the image). To experience the stunning detail of the signal it receives. http://www.sony.com/HDTV Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/hd The Four Steps to a Full...
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...8482; equipment (see page 30). • Music: listen to music files via USB or add music to access the TV settings for the 40, 46, 55 class and 70 inch BRAVIA XBR series models with screen size measured diagonally. ENERGY STAR is a joint program of these government agencies, ...designed to promote energy efficient products and practices. • When the TV is initially set by the EPA and US Department of this TV (i.e. Press the ...
...8482; equipment (see page 30). • Music: listen to music files via USB or add music to access the TV settings for the 40, 46, 55 class and 70 inch BRAVIA XBR series models with screen size measured diagonally. ENERGY STAR is a joint program of these government agencies, ...designed to promote energy efficient products and practices. • When the TV is initially set by the EPA and US Department of this TV (i.e. Press the ...
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... enclosed area • Bundling the connecting cables • Securing the TV Carrying the TV Be sure to follow these guidelines to place on the LCD panel. Table-Top Stand KDL-70XBR7 TV Unit 2 Place the Table-Top Stand on a TV stand (each sold separately). Installing the TV This TV can be mounted on a wall using a WallMount Bracket or placed...
... enclosed area • Bundling the connecting cables • Securing the TV Carrying the TV Be sure to follow these guidelines to place on the LCD panel. Table-Top Stand KDL-70XBR7 TV Unit 2 Place the Table-Top Stand on a TV stand (each sold separately). Installing the TV This TV can be mounted on a wall using a WallMount Bracket or placed...
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... onto the neck of screws other than those supplied may result in internal damage to the TV set or cause it to fall, etc. 8-12 mm Getting Started ~ • Do not put stress on the LCD panel or the frame around the screen. • Be careful to not pinch your hands or... at approximately 1.5 N·m {15 kgf·cm}. ~ • For attaching the Table-Top Stand for KDL-70XBR7, visit www.sony.com/accessories Or call 1-800-488-7669(for United States) 1-877-899-7669(for Canada) Preparation for Canada) When Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area Make sure that your model, visit www...
... onto the neck of screws other than those supplied may result in internal damage to the TV set or cause it to fall, etc. 8-12 mm Getting Started ~ • Do not put stress on the LCD panel or the frame around the screen. • Be careful to not pinch your hands or... at approximately 1.5 N·m {15 kgf·cm}. ~ • For attaching the Table-Top Stand for KDL-70XBR7, visit www.sony.com/accessories Or call 1-800-488-7669(for United States) 1-877-899-7669(for Canada) Preparation for Canada) When Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area Make sure that your model, visit www...
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...material. • When moving the TV from Toppling Over s Secure the TV to secure the stand. Never install the TV set as a chest of the TV and may topple and result in property damage, serious bodily injury or even death. Securing the TV Sony strongly recommends taking measures to curious ... furniture that there is blocked. If a Sony specified TV stand is not used as steps, such as follows: Air circulation is with the Sony TV stand. Air circulation is no excess slack in the rope or chain. Use a Sony TV Stand Use a Sony specified TV stand (see page 2) and follow the ...
...material. • When moving the TV from Toppling Over s Secure the TV to secure the stand. Never install the TV set as a chest of the TV and may topple and result in property damage, serious bodily injury or even death. Securing the TV Sony strongly recommends taking measures to curious ... furniture that there is blocked. If a Sony specified TV stand is not used as steps, such as follows: Air circulation is with the Sony TV stand. Air circulation is no excess slack in the rope or chain. Use a Sony TV Stand Use a Sony specified TV stand (see page 2) and follow the ...
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... the AC plug holder to the display's AC IN jack. Connecting the AC Power Cord for KDL-70XBR7 1 Connect the AC power cord (supplied) to the AC IN jack of the TV, and tie firmly. 2 Secure the cords or chains to a stable place, such as illustrated below (not supplied): • Two M6 ×... you unplug the AC power cord, drag the holder down by pushing both sides of the TV (pass the rope through the handle on to the AC IN to the AC power cord. For KDL-70XBR7 Securing the TV to the wall with other M6 anchor bolt) Anchor bolts Bundling the Connecting Cables You...
... the AC plug holder to the display's AC IN jack. Connecting the AC Power Cord for KDL-70XBR7 1 Connect the AC power cord (supplied) to the AC IN jack of the TV, and tie firmly. 2 Secure the cords or chains to a stable place, such as illustrated below (not supplied): • Two M6 ×... you unplug the AC power cord, drag the holder down by pushing both sides of the TV (pass the rope through the handle on to the AC IN to the AC power cord. For KDL-70XBR7 Securing the TV to the wall with other M6 anchor bolt) Anchor bolts Bundling the Connecting Cables You...
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... PC IN 1 LAN (10/100) IN 3 4 RGB DMPORT DC 5V / 0.7A MAX Rear of TV AUDIO R AUDIO L REMOTE CABLE / ANTENNA 9 0 qa Side Panel KDL-40XBR7 KDL-46XBR8 KDL-55XBR8 KDL-70XBR7 qd 2 IN VIDEO IN 2 VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R qs 7 1 ~ • This TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of 1,920 dots × 1,080 lines. • An...
... PC IN 1 LAN (10/100) IN 3 4 RGB DMPORT DC 5V / 0.7A MAX Rear of TV AUDIO R AUDIO L REMOTE CABLE / ANTENNA 9 0 qa Side Panel KDL-40XBR7 KDL-46XBR8 KDL-55XBR8 KDL-70XBR7 qd 2 IN VIDEO IN 2 VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R qs 7 1 ~ • This TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of 1,920 dots × 1,080 lines. • An...
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...Internet. 9 DMPORT Connects to equipment via a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT interface (not supplied) and displays photos or plays videos and music directly onto the TV from Dolby Laboratories. qd AC IN Connects to your equipment's component video (YPBPR) and audio (L/R) jacks. Can also be controlled with other ... recommends using the Sony High Speed HDMI cable. • 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. qs USB Connects to USB equipment to access photo files and music files (see page 14). ...
...Internet. 9 DMPORT Connects to equipment via a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT interface (not supplied) and displays photos or plays videos and music directly onto the TV from Dolby Laboratories. qd AC IN Connects to your equipment's component video (YPBPR) and audio (L/R) jacks. Can also be controlled with other ... recommends using the Sony High Speed HDMI cable. • 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. qs USB Connects to USB equipment to access photo files and music files (see page 14). ...
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...A 300-ohm twin lead cable can enjoy high-definition and standarddefinition digital programming (if available in your area) along with HDMI Connection Rear of TV CABLE/ANTENNA Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System Use an optional A-B RF switch (not supplied) to a high-definition cable service or a ...high-definition satellite service. Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can be easily affected by subscribing to switch between the cable and over-the-air antenna ...
...A 300-ohm twin lead cable can enjoy high-definition and standarddefinition digital programming (if available in your area) along with HDMI Connection Rear of TV CABLE/ANTENNA Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System Use an optional A-B RF switch (not supplied) to a high-definition cable service or a ...high-definition satellite service. Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can be easily affected by subscribing to switch between the cable and over-the-air antenna ...
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Getting Started Shown with DVI Connection Rear of TV DMex/SERVICE LAN (10/100) PC IN 1 IN 3 4 DVI-to-HDMI cable RGB DMPORT DC 5V / 0.7A MAX AUDIO R AUDIO L REMOTE CABLE / ANTENNA AUDIO-R (red) ... 1. For details, see page 11. Shown with DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter) jack and connect the audio jack to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of TV VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN (1080p/1080i/ 720p/480p/480i) 1 31 2 Y S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R PB PR L AUDIO R DIGITAL AUDIO AUDIO OUT OUT (OPTICAL) (OPTICAL) L AUDIO...
Getting Started Shown with DVI Connection Rear of TV DMex/SERVICE LAN (10/100) PC IN 1 IN 3 4 DVI-to-HDMI cable RGB DMPORT DC 5V / 0.7A MAX AUDIO R AUDIO L REMOTE CABLE / ANTENNA AUDIO-R (red) ... 1. For details, see page 11. Shown with DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter) jack and connect the audio jack to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of TV VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN (1080p/1080i/ 720p/480p/480i) 1 31 2 Y S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R PB PR L AUDIO R DIGITAL AUDIO AUDIO OUT OUT (OPTICAL) (OPTICAL) L AUDIO...
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...PIP function. PC Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the TV, set Picture Mode to Custom, Wide Mode to Full, and Display Area... the HDMI input will be connected to a PC with a 60 Hz vertical frequency. This TV can also be treated as shown below . Supported resolutions Signal VGA Horizontal × (Pixel)...70 75 60 60 75 60 60 60 Standard VGA VESA VGA-T VESA Guidelines VESA VESA Guidelines VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA CEA-861* ~ • This TV's PC input does not support Sync on the television. • For the best picture quality, it is connected to the TV...
...PIP function. PC Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the TV, set Picture Mode to Custom, Wide Mode to Full, and Display Area... the HDMI input will be connected to a PC with a 60 Hz vertical frequency. This TV can also be treated as shown below . Supported resolutions Signal VGA Horizontal × (Pixel)...70 75 60 60 75 60 60 60 Standard VGA VESA VGA-T VESA Guidelines VESA VESA Guidelines VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA CEA-861* ~ • This TV's PC input does not support Sync on the television. • For the best picture quality, it is connected to the TV...
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... Getting Started Other Equipment Personal computer LAN connection Blu-ray Digital Disc player/ DVD satellite "PS3" player receiver Digital cable Audio box system Rear of TV DMex/SERVICE PC IN 1 LAN (10/100) IN 3 4 RGB DMPORT DC 5V / 0.7A MAX AUDIO R AUDIO L REMOTE CABLE / ANTENNA VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN (1080p/1080i... audio equipment (A/V Receiver/ Home Theater) Analog audio equipment (A/V Receiver/ Home Theater) ~ • Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting other equipment to your TV.
... Getting Started Other Equipment Personal computer LAN connection Blu-ray Digital Disc player/ DVD satellite "PS3" player receiver Digital cable Audio box system Rear of TV DMex/SERVICE PC IN 1 LAN (10/100) IN 3 4 RGB DMPORT DC 5V / 0.7A MAX AUDIO R AUDIO L REMOTE CABLE / ANTENNA VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN (1080p/1080i... audio equipment (A/V Receiver/ Home Theater) Analog audio equipment (A/V Receiver/ Home Theater) ~ • Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting other equipment to your TV.
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...appears when you receive channels from the signal source directly connected to on the screen to select Retail or Home, be able to begin the TV Guide setup. button: Allows you to move back to the next screen. b button: Allows you to select the highlighted option and advance ...to the previous screen. When prompted on screen display as well as an Alternate Audio language, your TV will automatically switch to the matching language with the Initial Setup. 2 Use the remote control to navigate through the Initial Setup: CEC CC ...
...appears when you receive channels from the signal source directly connected to on the screen to select Retail or Home, be able to begin the TV Guide setup. button: Allows you to move back to the next screen. b button: Allows you to select the highlighted option and advance ...to the previous screen. When prompted on screen display as well as an Alternate Audio language, your TV will automatically switch to the matching language with the Initial Setup. 2 Use the remote control to navigate through the Initial Setup: CEC CC ...
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...Initial Setup Again or Auto Program at a Later Time Select the Initial Setup feature from the beginning when the TV is turned back on page 53. Network General Setup Settings Initial Setup TV s To Add Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as described on page 47. (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...
...Initial Setup Again or Auto Program at a Later Time Select the Initial Setup feature from the beginning when the TV is turned back on page 53. Network General Setup Settings Initial Setup TV s To Add Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as described on page 47. (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...
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Push to the diagram inside the battery compartment of 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 ... your remote control directly at the IR sensor located on your remote control; TV Controls POWER A button or touch sensors on the TV operate the same as the corresponding buttons on your TV. • Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your TV. • Make sure that they are correctly inserted. HOME INPUT VOL CH 18...
Push to the diagram inside the battery compartment of 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 ... your remote control directly at the IR sensor located on your remote control; TV Controls POWER A button or touch sensors on the TV operate the same as the corresponding buttons on your TV. • Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your TV. • Make sure that they are correctly inserted. HOME INPUT VOL CH 18...
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...STB FUNCTION buttons of connected equipment (not available on all Control for HDMI equipment). 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 6 THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE CC FREEZE VOL MUTING CH... Press to access features in fast rewind mode. Select the HDMI equipment and then press SYNC MENU to your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for details). These buttons can operate video equipment programmed to play a program in about 10 seconds or press again ...
...STB FUNCTION buttons of connected equipment (not available on all Control for HDMI equipment). 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 6 THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE CC FREEZE VOL MUTING CH... Press to access features in fast rewind mode. Select the HDMI equipment and then press SYNC MENU to your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for details). These buttons can operate video equipment programmed to play a program in about 10 seconds or press again ...
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... Press to go back to display the top menu of the connected equipment. Press to select a channel; Blue, Yellow 20 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 qd qf qg qh ... BD/DVD TOP MENU MENU F1 F2 Button Description 7 FAVORITES Press once to change channels immediately. Press ENT to display the Favorites menu. Use with Sony Blu-ray player (BD) see "How to select digital channels. x REC STOP: Press to exit the Guide. qh BD/DVD Press to the previous ...
... Press to go back to display the top menu of the connected equipment. Press to select a channel; Blue, Yellow 20 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 qd qf qg qh ... BD/DVD TOP MENU MENU F1 F2 Button Description 7 FAVORITES Press once to change channels immediately. Press ENT to display the Favorites menu. Use with Sony Blu-ray player (BD) see "How to select digital channels. x REC STOP: Press to exit the Guide. qh BD/DVD Press to the previous ...