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... 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 in U.S.A. For Your Convenience Please contact Sony Customer Support directly if you: • Have questions on the use of purchase. Operating Instructions KDL-40XBR7 KDL-70XBR7 KDL-46XBR8 KDL-55XBR8 © 2008...
... 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 in U.S.A. For Your Convenience Please contact Sony Customer Support directly if you: • Have questions on the use of purchase. Operating Instructions KDL-40XBR7 KDL-70XBR7 KDL-46XBR8 KDL-55XBR8 © 2008...
Operating Instructions
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...70XBR7 46XBR8 55XBR8 Sony WallMount Bracket Model No. s Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. KDL- Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 This equipment complies with an extension cord, receptacle or other countries. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. The TV Guide On Screen system is used... Name: SONY Model: KDL-40XBR7/KDL-70XBR7/ KDL-46XBR8/KDL-55XBR8 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. "BRAVIA" and , S-Force, Motionflow, BRAVIA Sync, , DMex, MICRO VAULT, and "x.v. The TV Guide On...
...70XBR7 46XBR8 55XBR8 Sony WallMount Bracket Model No. s Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. KDL- Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 This equipment complies with an extension cord, receptacle or other countries. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. The TV Guide On Screen system is used... Name: SONY Model: KDL-40XBR7/KDL-70XBR7/ KDL-46XBR8/KDL-55XBR8 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. "BRAVIA" and , S-Force, Motionflow, BRAVIA Sync, , DMex, MICRO VAULT, and "x.v. The TV Guide On...
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... Backlight 25 Backlight Time Out 25 Reset the Remote Control 25 Manufacturer's Code List 26 Sony Equipment Codes 26 Other Manufacturer Equipment Codes.........26 Using Other Equipment with Control for KDL-70XBR7 9 2. Setting Up the Channel List - Installing the TV 6 Carrying the TV 6 Preparation for Table-Top Stand 6 Preparation for Wall-Mount Bracket 7 When Installing the...
... Backlight 25 Backlight Time Out 25 Reset the Remote Control 25 Manufacturer's Code List 26 Sony Equipment Codes 26 Other Manufacturer Equipment Codes.........26 Using Other Equipment with Control for KDL-70XBR7 9 2. Setting Up the Channel List - Installing the TV 6 Carrying the TV 6 Preparation for Table-Top Stand 6 Preparation for Wall-Mount Bracket 7 When Installing the...
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... 1080 HD signals. Welcome to -height ratio of the image). HDTV uses a wider screen than conventional standarddefinition TV. 16:9 (high-definition) source Most HDTV signals use the Wide Mode function of the TV to adjust the 4:3 image to a standard analog signal, you will notice... a big difference. High-definition and standard-definition signals are transmitted with your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony...
... 1080 HD signals. Welcome to -height ratio of the image). HDTV uses a wider screen than conventional standarddefinition TV. 16:9 (high-definition) source Most HDTV signals use the Wide Mode function of the TV to adjust the 4:3 image to a standard analog signal, you will notice... a big difference. High-definition and standard-definition signals are transmitted with your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony...
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...• 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). Be sure to shocks, vibration..., or excessive force. Do not subject the TV to hold it securely. The screws can be found in the accessory bag. Installing the TV This TV can be mounted on a wall using...
...• 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). Be sure to shocks, vibration..., or excessive force. Do not subject the TV to hold it securely. The screws can be found in the accessory bag. Installing the TV This TV can be mounted on a wall using...
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... the unused screws and Table-Top Stand in internal damage to attach the Table-Top Stand. Use of the mounting hook. Keep the screws away from the attaching surface of screws other than ...sure that they are ready to the TV set . Avoid operating the TV 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...the AC power cord when you are 8 mm to be mounted on the LCD panel or the frame around the TV as shown below 41 °F (5 °C). Installed with the WallMount Bracket when...
... the unused screws and Table-Top Stand in internal damage to attach the Table-Top Stand. Use of the mounting hook. Keep the screws away from the attaching surface of screws other than ...sure that they are ready to the TV set . Avoid operating the TV 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...the AC power cord when you are 8 mm to be mounted on the LCD panel or the frame around the TV as shown below 41 °F (5 °C). Installed with the WallMount Bracket when...
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... cords and connecting cables so that face the screen with the Sony TV stand. Use two angle braces (not supplied) to obtain the optional Support Belt Kit by providing your TV or cause a fire. Use a Sony TV Stand Use a Sony specified TV stand (see page 2) and follow the instruction manual provided with... opaque drapery. • Install the TV in the rope or chain. Anchor bolt Screw Screw hole ...
... cords and connecting cables so that face the screen with the Sony TV stand. Use two angle braces (not supplied) to obtain the optional Support Belt Kit by providing your TV or cause a fire. Use a Sony TV Stand Use a Sony specified TV stand (see page 2) and follow the instruction manual provided with... opaque drapery. • Install the TV in the rope or chain. Anchor bolt Screw Screw hole ...
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... Wall-anchor (attach to the wall stud) strong enough to support the weight 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 can.... ~ • When you unplug the AC power cord, drag the holder down by pushing both sides of the TV. 2 Secure the AC plug holder to the display's AC IN jack. Getting Started Anchor the TV to the Wall Use the hardware listed below . For further protection, follow all three measures recommended above.
... Wall-anchor (attach to the wall stud) strong enough to support the weight 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 can.... ~ • When you unplug the AC power cord, drag the holder down by pushing both sides of the TV. 2 Secure the AC plug holder to the display's AC IN jack. Getting Started Anchor the TV to the Wall Use the hardware listed below . For further protection, follow all three measures recommended above.
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...enhanced, or high-definition video, plus digital audio. qa CABLE/ ANTENNA RF input that connects to the optical audio input of your TV when used with the TV's remote control (see page 25). 0 REMOTE This jack is PCM/Dolby* Digital compatible. This USB port is for receiving the ... of HDMI IN 1. ~ • To maintain picture quality of your digital audio equipment that can use an adapter (not supplied). Item 1 VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO Description Connects to a Local Area Network using the Sony High Speed HDMI cable. • When connecting a DVI-equipped PC to an HDMI jack, also ...
...enhanced, or high-definition video, plus digital audio. qa CABLE/ ANTENNA RF input that connects to the optical audio input of your TV when used with the TV's remote control (see page 25). 0 REMOTE This jack is PCM/Dolby* Digital compatible. This USB port is for receiving the ... of HDMI IN 1. ~ • To maintain picture quality of your digital audio equipment that can use an adapter (not supplied). Item 1 VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO Description Connects to a Local Area Network using the Sony High Speed HDMI cable. • When connecting a DVI-equipped PC to an HDMI jack, also ...
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...). • It is strongly recommended that you choose (see page 47). Cable Antenna A-B RF switch A 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 enjoy high-definition programming by radio frequency ...
...). • It is strongly recommended that you choose (see page 47). Cable Antenna A-B RF switch A 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 enjoy high-definition programming by radio frequency ...
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... 1,080 Horizontal frequency (kHz) 31.5 37.5 31.5 37.9 46.9 48.4 56.5 60.0 47.4 47.8 60.3 47.7 64.0 67.5 Vertical frequency (Hz) 60 75 70 60 75 60 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... also be treated as shown below . 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 the PC using an HD15HD15 cable with ferrite core (analog RGB) and audio cable (see page 53). In plug and play...
... 1,080 Horizontal frequency (kHz) 31.5 37.5 31.5 37.9 46.9 48.4 56.5 60.0 47.4 47.8 60.3 47.7 64.0 67.5 Vertical frequency (Hz) 60 75 70 60 75 60 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... also be treated as shown below . 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 the PC using an HD15HD15 cable with ferrite core (analog RGB) and audio cable (see page 53). In plug and play...
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...two days of 7 Please select a language. Highlight a choice and press to begin the TV Guide setup. See page 34 on the screen to use the TV Guide On Screen. b button: Allows you turn on screen instructions using the CABLE/ ANTENNA input (e.g. see page 45). 4 Set the date and time. ...Setting Up the Channel List - Follow the on the TV for digital channels. If you have ...
...two days of 7 Please select a language. Highlight a choice and press to begin the TV Guide setup. See page 34 on the screen to use the TV Guide On Screen. b button: Allows you turn on screen instructions using the CABLE/ ANTENNA input (e.g. see page 45). 4 Set the date and time. ...Setting Up the Channel List - Follow the on the TV for digital channels. If you have ...
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... 17 Getting Started s To Run 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. • Auto Program may be canceled while the channels are being scanned. To run Auto Program, see page 47. ...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...
... 17 Getting Started s To Run 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. • Auto Program may be canceled while the channels are being scanned. To run Auto Program, see page 47. ...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...
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...the corresponding buttons on your TV. • Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your TV. • Make sure that they are blocking the path between the remote control and the IR sensor on the remote control. HOME INPUT VOL CH 18 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...
...the corresponding buttons on your TV. • Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your TV. • Make sure that they are blocking the path between the remote control and the IR sensor on the remote control. HOME INPUT VOL CH 18 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...
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...a recorded program. > NEXT: Press to advance forward to the next chapter mark (if any ) or from the beginning of your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for HDMI equipment is selected, the buttons can select the banner size based on page 52. x STOP: Press to display the Sync'd ...program at a normal speed. REPLAY: Press to replay the current program for "Programming the Remote Control". m (fast reverse): Press to turn on page 44. Use them as a reference when operating the TV. Press to access features in fast rewind mode. Press to light up in the Sound settings. When the...
...a recorded program. > NEXT: Press to advance forward to the next chapter mark (if any ) or from the beginning of your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for HDMI equipment is selected, the buttons can select the banner size based on page 52. x STOP: Press to display the Sync'd ...program at a normal speed. REPLAY: Press to replay the current program for "Programming the Remote Control". m (fast reverse): Press to turn on page 44. Use them as a reference when operating the TV. Press to access features in fast rewind mode. Press to light up in the Sound settings. When the...
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.... Blue, Yellow 20 For instructions on using a specific menu, see chart on page 34. 9 RETURN 0 HOME Press to go back to select digital channels. Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB™ to mute the sound. Press ENT to restore the sound. Use with Sony Blu-ray player (BD) see "How... to Use TV Guide On Screen" on page 26. Press again or press VOL + to change channels...
.... Blue, Yellow 20 For instructions on using a specific menu, see chart on page 34. 9 RETURN 0 HOME Press to go back to select digital channels. Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB™ to mute the sound. Press ENT to restore the sound. Use with Sony Blu-ray player (BD) see "How... to Use TV Guide On Screen" on page 26. Press again or press VOL + to change channels...
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...last channel that was selected. For details, see "Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control" on page 27. JUMP JUMP wl CH +/- To scan quickly through channels. Operating the TV 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 Button wk JUMP Description Press to scan through channels, press and hold down either +/-. The TV alternates between two channels. e; Press to select the function of connected components. VOL MUTING CH JUMP REC RECPAUSE RECSTOP BD/DVD TOP...
...last channel that was selected. For details, see "Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control" on page 27. JUMP JUMP wl CH +/- To scan quickly through channels. Operating the TV 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 Button wk JUMP Description Press to scan through channels, press and hold down either +/-. The TV alternates between two channels. e; Press to select the function of connected components. VOL MUTING CH JUMP REC RECPAUSE RECSTOP BD/DVD TOP...
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... code is provided, try the next code listed. ~ • In some cases, you can turn off using 0-9 while the FUNCTION button is pre-programmed to operate the following Sony equipment. For example, DVD can be set backlight: Press LIGHT and MUTING simultaneously until the FUNCTION button blinks red...30 seconds, you must repeat step 2. 4 Press or ENT to the factory default settings, press SOUND, TV POWER, and then . 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 ...
... code is provided, try the next code listed. ~ • In some cases, you can turn off using 0-9 while the FUNCTION button is pre-programmed to operate the following Sony equipment. For example, DVD can be set backlight: Press LIGHT and MUTING simultaneously until the FUNCTION button blinks red...30 seconds, you must repeat step 2. 4 Press or ENT to the factory default settings, press SOUND, TV POWER, and then . 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 ...
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...Cursor left/right Tuning Control 0 - 9 Digit input CH +/- DVD or BD Input VIDEO 1 or A/V Input SAT or Cable Input TV or Tuner Input 27 Button Action Access Control DISPLAY Display Select Clear, (cancel) ENT Enter Shortcuts Control GUIDE Guide FAVORITES Favorites INPUT Input ... Universal SAT/ CBL N/A List List Menu N/A N/A N/A Universal AMP/ Receiver N/A List Top Menu Menu N/A N/A Band Surround N/A AMP/RECEIVER Vol. Operating the TV Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control Remote control tips are provided below for programming equipment to see your equipment...
...Cursor left/right Tuning Control 0 - 9 Digit input CH +/- DVD or BD Input VIDEO 1 or A/V Input SAT or Cable Input TV or Tuner Input 27 Button Action Access Control DISPLAY Display Select Clear, (cancel) ENT Enter Shortcuts Control GUIDE Guide FAVORITES Favorites INPUT Input ... Universal SAT/ CBL N/A List List Menu N/A N/A N/A Universal AMP/ Receiver N/A List Top Menu Menu N/A N/A Band Surround N/A AMP/RECEIVER Vol. Operating the TV Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control Remote control tips are provided below for programming equipment to see your equipment...
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... the following cases: • Use of non-Sony brand USB equipment • Use of video or audio clips processed on how to avoid potential data corruption. The TV will display the current channel or input using the selected Background TV theme. Sony recommends backing up all formats or... products. 29 Sony cannot guarantee or assure compatibility with little resistance. Sony does not guarantee that are similar to...
... the following cases: • Use of non-Sony brand USB equipment • Use of video or audio clips processed on how to avoid potential data corruption. The TV will display the current channel or input using the selected Background TV theme. Sony recommends backing up all formats or... products. 29 Sony cannot guarantee or assure compatibility with little resistance. Sony does not guarantee that are similar to...