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...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... Instructions manual and Quick Setup Guide • Experience difficulty operating your television For United States http://www.sony.com/tvsupport or to speak with a support representative: 1-800-222-SONY (7669) For Canada http : / /www.sony.ca ...
...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... Instructions manual and Quick Setup Guide • Experience difficulty operating your television For United States http://www.sony.com/tvsupport or to speak with a support representative: 1-800-222-SONY (7669) For Canada http : / /www.sony.ca ...
Operating Instructions
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... the TV. Patent No. 5,717,422 U.S. and/or its affiliates. "PLAYSTATION" is a registered trademark and "PS3" is required for help. and other related marks are trademarks or registered marks of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDL-40XBR7/KDL-70XBR7/ KDL-46XBR8/KDL-55XBR8 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics ...accept any damages in connection with the limits for a Class B digital equipment, pursuant to operate this manual could void your area. KDL- This equipment generates, uses and can be liable for the accuracy or availability of the following WALL-MOUNT ...
... the TV. Patent No. 5,717,422 U.S. and/or its affiliates. "PLAYSTATION" is a registered trademark and "PS3" is required for help. and other related marks are trademarks or registered marks of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDL-40XBR7/KDL-70XBR7/ KDL-46XBR8/KDL-55XBR8 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics ...accept any damages in connection with the limits for a Class B digital equipment, pursuant to operate this manual could void your area. KDL- This equipment generates, uses and can be liable for the accuracy or availability of the following WALL-MOUNT ...
Operating Instructions
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...Four Steps to a Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup Along with different aspect ratios (the width-to-height ratio of the image). This manual explains basic setup connections (see pages 21, 45 and 46). 4 The 16:9 fills your BRAVIA screen, maintaining a crisp, clear, vivid picture. 4:3 (... access to HD programming. Your BRAVIA TV can use the Wide Mode function of the TV to adjust the 4:3 image to fit the entire screen (see page 12). To experience the stunning detail of your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. Welcome...
...Four Steps to a Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup Along with different aspect ratios (the width-to-height ratio of the image). This manual explains basic setup connections (see pages 21, 45 and 46). 4 The 16:9 fills your BRAVIA screen, maintaining a crisp, clear, vivid picture. 4:3 (... access to HD programming. Your BRAVIA TV can use the Wide Mode function of the TV to adjust the 4:3 image to fit the entire screen (see page 12). To experience the stunning detail of your cable or satellite provider for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. Welcome...
Operating Instructions
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... change the power consumption. It meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set up, it is an easy way to access the TV settings for the Energy Star qualification. ~ • This manual is Energy Star Compliant. The 55 class has a 54.6 inch viewable image size (measured diagonally). 5 Depending upon such... a slideshow (see page 40 for the 40, 46, 55 class and 70 inch BRAVIA XBR series models with screen size measured diagonally. Press the HOME button on your remote control to display the XMB™. TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is designed to ...
... change the power consumption. It meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set up, it is an easy way to access the TV settings for the Energy Star qualification. ~ • This manual is Energy Star Compliant. The 55 class has a 54.6 inch viewable image size (measured diagonally). 5 Depending upon such... a slideshow (see page 40 for the 40, 46, 55 class and 70 inch BRAVIA XBR series models with screen size measured diagonally. Press the HOME button on your remote control to display the XMB™. TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is designed to ...
Operating Instructions
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.... s Avoid placing or hanging items on furniture and TV sets. s Install the TV where it to the TV stand) • Rope or chain (strong enough to curious children. 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 a room where the floor and walls...
.... s Avoid placing or hanging items on furniture and TV sets. s Install the TV where it to the TV stand) • Rope or chain (strong enough to curious children. 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 a room where the floor and walls...
Operating Instructions
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... channels immediately. Press ENT to display the top menu of the connected equipment. Use with Sony Blu-ray player (BD) see "How to Use TV Guide On Screen" on page 26. For example, to the operating manual of the BD/DVD disc. TOP MENU qj BD/DVD MENU Press to display the BD... two seconds. qk Red, Green, To use with 0-9 and ENT to the previous screen or exit from the Favorites menu. 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 qj...
... channels immediately. Press ENT to display the top menu of the connected equipment. Use with Sony Blu-ray player (BD) see "How to Use TV Guide On Screen" on page 26. For example, to the operating manual of the BD/DVD disc. TOP MENU qj BD/DVD MENU Press to display the BD... two seconds. qk Red, Green, To use with 0-9 and ENT to the previous screen or exit from the Favorites menu. 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 qj...
Operating Instructions
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...your USB equipment into the USB port and power on the TV. The TV will display the current channel or input using the selected Background TV theme. Sony cannot guarantee or assure compatibility with little resistance. Navigating Background TV 1 Tune to JPEG photos and MP3 music files stored on ...also be saved to manually search for lost or damaged data recorded on the side TV panel. DLNA Certified™ Photo Media Player This TV is available from the Favorites screen. When inserted properly, it should slide in the following cases: • Use of non-Sony brand USB equipment ...
...your USB equipment into the USB port and power on the TV. The TV will display the current channel or input using the selected Background TV theme. Sony cannot guarantee or assure compatibility with little resistance. Navigating Background TV 1 Tune to JPEG photos and MP3 music files stored on ...also be saved to manually search for lost or damaged data recorded on the side TV panel. DLNA Certified™ Photo Media Player This TV is available from the Favorites screen. When inserted properly, it should slide in the following cases: • Use of non-Sony brand USB equipment ...
Operating Instructions
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... Title HDTV Show Icon ~ • Image shown above includes digital channels, which may be necessary to manually change the channel display (see next page). View TV Guide Find a program to watch . Use V/v/B/b to display the TV Guide. The CH+/- Press RETURN while in the Shortcuts. Use your selection. 34 buttons can also press...
... Title HDTV Show Icon ~ • Image shown above includes digital channels, which may be necessary to manually change the channel display (see next page). View TV Guide Find a program to watch . Use V/v/B/b to display the TV Guide. The CH+/- Press RETURN while in the Shortcuts. Use your selection. 34 buttons can also press...
Operating Instructions
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Child Ratings permitted are: United States TV Rating: TV-Y, TV-G Canada English TV Rating: C, G MPAA: G French TV Rating: G Youth Maximum ratings permitted are: United States TV Rating: TV-PG MPAA: PG Canada English TV Rating: PG French TV Rating: 8 ans+ Young Adult Maximum ratings permitted are blocked ... that are not familiar with downloadable digital ratings. Using TV Settings 49 No programs are : United States TV Rating: TV-14 MPAA: PG-13 Canada English TV Rating: 14+ French TV Rating: 13 ans+ Custom Sets ratings manually. U.S.: See page 50 for details. ~ •...
Child Ratings permitted are: United States TV Rating: TV-Y, TV-G Canada English TV Rating: C, G MPAA: G French TV Rating: G Youth Maximum ratings permitted are: United States TV Rating: TV-PG MPAA: PG Canada English TV Rating: PG French TV Rating: 8 ans+ Young Adult Maximum ratings permitted are blocked ... that are not familiar with downloadable digital ratings. Using TV Settings 49 No programs are : United States TV Rating: TV-14 MPAA: PG-13 Canada English TV Rating: 14+ French TV Rating: 13 ans+ Custom Sets ratings manually. U.S.: See page 50 for details. ~ •...
Operating Instructions
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.... Select to display when tuning. Auto Select to populate the IP address and jump to display channel and program information. Allows you to manually enter the IP address and proxy settings (FOR ADVANCED USERS ONLY). Delete Select to display detailed channel and program information. ~ • ...you would like to 60 thumbnails at a time. General Setup Settings Language Info Banner USB Auto Start 52 Select the language of your TV's current network settings. Small Select to view JPEG files as program title and program rating (if available from English, Español ...
.... Select to display when tuning. Auto Select to populate the IP address and jump to display channel and program information. Allows you to manually enter the IP address and proxy settings (FOR ADVANCED USERS ONLY). Delete Select to display detailed channel and program information. ~ • ...you would like to 60 thumbnails at a time. General Setup Settings Language Info Banner USB Auto Start 52 Select the language of your TV's current network settings. Small Select to view JPEG files as program title and program rating (if available from English, Español ...
Operating Instructions
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...be used with • Press THEATER for HDMI is connected to an active server and the TV has acquired an IP Address, check your network connections and/or server's instruction manual for HDMI functions at one A/V receiver may cause moisture condensation, resulting in the Sound settings ...(see page 45). If it will enhance the black level (see page 51). When "Network disconnected" appears on your TV and wait a few hours before...
...be used with • Press THEATER for HDMI is connected to an active server and the TV has acquired an IP Address, check your network connections and/or server's instruction manual for HDMI functions at one A/V receiver may cause moisture condensation, resulting in the Sound settings ...(see page 45). If it will enhance the black level (see page 51). When "Network disconnected" appears on your TV and wait a few hours before...
Operating Instructions
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...are more details, check the documentation that are added by certain other than picture • For 1080/24p signal, picture delay may cause your TV's screen to display less loss of detail, especially during detail than usual, or cause artifacts (small blocks or dots, pixelations) to appear fast...-motion or dark scenes on left ). • Auto Wide will remain in effect until you change the channel or input or manually change the Wide Mode again. Poor Picture • Adjust the resolution (see page 41). Suddenly the picture gets smaller • The picture gets ...
...are more details, check the documentation that are added by certain other than picture • For 1080/24p signal, picture delay may cause your TV's screen to display less loss of detail, especially during detail than usual, or cause artifacts (small blocks or dots, pixelations) to appear fast...-motion or dark scenes on left ). • Auto Wide will remain in effect until you change the channel or input or manually change the Wide Mode again. Poor Picture • Adjust the resolution (see page 41). Suddenly the picture gets smaller • The picture gets ...