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...TV Settings 32 Watching TV 32 Accessing the Equipment Connected to Your TV 32 Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB 33 TV Setting Description 34 Product Support 34 Clock/Timers Settings 34 Picture Settings 34 Sound Settings 36 Screen Settings 37 Video Options Settings 39 Audio Options Settings 40 Channel Settings 40...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 Connecting the TV 14 Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System ...
...TV Settings 32 Watching TV 32 Accessing the Equipment Connected to Your TV 32 Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB 33 TV Setting Description 34 Product Support 34 Clock/Timers Settings 34 Picture Settings 34 Sound Settings 36 Screen Settings 37 Video Options Settings 39 Audio Options Settings 40 Channel Settings 40...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 Connecting the TV 14 Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System ...
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... Category Object Bar Media Category Bar TV From the horizontal Media Category Bar you can also be selected from the Category Object Bar for the External Inputs. ~ • This manual is an easy way to access the XMB™. The XMB™ is for the 40, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL...-X Series models with screen size measured diagonally. 9 TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on...
... Category Object Bar Media Category Bar TV From the horizontal Media Category Bar you can also be selected from the Category Object Bar for the External Inputs. ~ • This manual is an easy way to access the XMB™. The XMB™ is for the 40, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL...-X Series models with screen size measured diagonally. 9 TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on...
Operating Instructions
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... your digital audio equipment that is AUDIO-R located on your A/V equipment such as PCM. 0 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) Connects to the left side of the TV. 7 COMPONENT IN 1/2 (1080p/1080i/ 720p/480p/480i)/ L-AUDIO-R 8 DMex/ SERVICE Connects to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p formats. qs VHF/UHF/... the HDMI input will be sure to also connect to the OPTICAL OUT jack. 4 REMOTE This jack is for receiving the external control signal. (KDL-40/46/52XBR5 only) 5 VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO Connects to the optical audio input of your stereo system. Refer to page 44 to view 480i, 480p...
... your digital audio equipment that is AUDIO-R located on your A/V equipment such as PCM. 0 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) Connects to the left side of the TV. 7 COMPONENT IN 1/2 (1080p/1080i/ 720p/480p/480i)/ L-AUDIO-R 8 DMex/ SERVICE Connects to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p formats. qs VHF/UHF/... the HDMI input will be sure to also connect to the OPTICAL OUT jack. 4 REMOTE This jack is for receiving the external control signal. (KDL-40/46/52XBR5 only) 5 VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO Connects to the optical audio input of your stereo system. Refer to page 44 to view 480i, 480p...
Operating Instructions
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... VHF only) 75-ohm coaxial cable Rear of input signal you choose (see page 40). Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can be easily affected by subscribing to your TV via the HDMI or component video (with audio) input on the back of your...Antenna System Use an optional A-B RF switch (not supplied) to receive optimum picture quality. Shown with standard-definition analog programming. ~ • This TV is strongly recommended that you connect this equipment to a high-definition cable service or a high-definition satellite service. For the best possible picture, ...
... VHF only) 75-ohm coaxial cable Rear of input signal you choose (see page 40). Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can be easily affected by subscribing to your TV via the HDMI or component video (with audio) input on the back of your...Antenna System Use an optional A-B RF switch (not supplied) to receive optimum picture quality. Shown with standard-definition analog programming. ~ • This TV is strongly recommended that you connect this equipment to a high-definition cable service or a high-definition satellite service. For the best possible picture, ...
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... turn off the TV during the Initial Setup process, the Initial Setup will scan for antenna installations.) To Display the Picture in Your Preferred Aspect Ratio Select the proper Wide Mode as Favorites (see page 40. Use the remote control to navigate through the Initial Setup: V/v button: ...Allows you to select the highlighted option and advance to the TV's VHF/UHF/ CABLE input. B button: Allows you have connected an antenna...
... turn off the TV during the Initial Setup process, the Initial Setup will scan for antenna installations.) To Display the Picture in Your Preferred Aspect Ratio Select the proper Wide Mode as Favorites (see page 40. Use the remote control to navigate through the Initial Setup: V/v button: ...Allows you to select the highlighted option and advance to the TV's VHF/UHF/ CABLE input. B button: Allows you have connected an antenna...
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...store up to a channel that exists in the optional BRAVIA external 8 module. A confirmation message of "Channel removed from the screen (see pages 19 and 40 for more 9 information. To change 7 or customize CC Display, see page 41. 8 DMex Press to access features in the Favorites list, press OPTIONS ... are unavailable. 5 • While the Freeze feature is active, pressing RETURN will exit from Favorites" will appear for a few seconds. Using the TV Features Button 5 6 FREEZE Description Use with the current program in your Favorites list. See your dealer or www...
...store up to a channel that exists in the optional BRAVIA external 8 module. A confirmation message of "Channel removed from the screen (see pages 19 and 40 for more 9 information. To change 7 or customize CC Display, see page 41. 8 DMex Press to access features in the Favorites list, press OPTIONS ... are unavailable. 5 • While the Freeze feature is active, pressing RETURN will exit from Favorites" will appear for a few seconds. Using the TV Features Button 5 6 FREEZE Description Use with the current program in your Favorites list. See your dealer or www...
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... will appear if Digital Rating is displayed. • See page 44 on page 28. 24 Press to scan through channels. Alternate Audio See page 40 Digital Rating See page 42 Screen See page 37 wk HOME ~ • Motion Enhancer can be accessed in the Picture settings. Product Support Clock/... channels, press and hold down either +/-. For details, see pages 9 and 32). Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB™ to access the TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings, TV channels and External Inputs list (see "Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control" on setting up the External...
... will appear if Digital Rating is displayed. • See page 44 on page 28. 24 Press to scan through channels. Alternate Audio See page 40 Digital Rating See page 42 Screen See page 37 wk HOME ~ • Motion Enhancer can be accessed in the Picture settings. Product Support Clock/... channels, press and hold down either +/-. For details, see pages 9 and 32). Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB™ to access the TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings, TV channels and External Inputs list (see "Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control" on setting up the External...
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... Menu on XMB™ 1 Press HOME to display the XMB™. 2 Press B/b to exit. 33 Settings Available TV settings and features are listed under the TV icon. Select inputs from Video1-3 Component 1-2 HDMI 1-3 PC under the Settings icon. Available channels are listed under the External Inputs ...page 34) Clock/Timers (page 34) Picture (page 34) Sound (page 36) Screen (page 37) Video Options (page 39) Audio Options (page 40) Channel (page 40) CC Closed Captions (CC) (page 41) Parental Lock (page 42) External Inputs (page 44) HDMI Settings (page 44) General (page 44)...
... Menu on XMB™ 1 Press HOME to display the XMB™. 2 Press B/b to exit. 33 Settings Available TV settings and features are listed under the TV icon. Select inputs from Video1-3 Component 1-2 HDMI 1-3 PC under the Settings icon. Available channels are listed under the External Inputs ...page 34) Clock/Timers (page 34) Picture (page 34) Sound (page 36) Screen (page 37) Video Options (page 39) Audio Options (page 40) Channel (page 40) CC Closed Captions (CC) (page 41) Parental Lock (page 42) External Inputs (page 44) HDMI Settings (page 44) General (page 44)...
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... Selects the range of the picture. White Balance Adjusts the color temperature color by pressing OPTIONS on the Speakers setting under Audio Options settings (page 40) or headphone connection. Sound Settings Available Sound settings depend on the remote control. Advanced Settings Reset Resets all inputs can also be accessed by color...
... Selects the range of the picture. White Balance Adjusts the color temperature color by pressing OPTIONS on the Speakers setting under Audio Options settings (page 40) or headphone connection. Sound Settings Available Sound settings depend on the remote control. Advanced Settings Reset Resets all inputs can also be accessed by color...
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... source. (Useful for all receivable channels. Be sure to second audio programs when a SAP signal is present, the TV remains in stereo. If no effect on the TV for antenna installation) 40 Automatically switches the TV to have no SAP signal is received. Audio System Select this option you to the matching language with...
... source. (Useful for all receivable channels. Be sure to second audio programs when a SAP signal is present, the TV remains in stereo. If no effect on the TV for antenna installation) 40 Automatically switches the TV to have no SAP signal is received. Audio System Select this option you to the matching language with...
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... may not operate properly. Other Information Cleaning Clean the ventilation holes of this TV set to On (see page 40). Ventilation holes Troubleshooting If you have questions, service needs, or require technical assistance related to the use of your Sony TV, please visit our website or call one of the following numbers: http://www...
... may not operate properly. Other Information Cleaning Clean the ventilation holes of this TV set to On (see page 40). Ventilation holes Troubleshooting If you have questions, service needs, or require technical assistance related to the use of your Sony TV, please visit our website or call one of the following numbers: http://www...
Operating Instructions
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... • Check the volume control. • Press MUTING or VOL + so that "Muting" disappears from other connecting cords. • To avoid TV interference, make sure to Audio System, sound is not a malfunction. PC Input No Picture / No Signal • Confirm the PC is correctly connected...screen (see page 22). • Disconnect your headphones. • Set Speakers to lock in the Picture settings (see page 40). Other Information Condition Explanation/Solution Double images or ghosts • Check antenna/cable connections. • Check the antenna location and direction.
... • Check the volume control. • Press MUTING or VOL + so that "Muting" disappears from other connecting cords. • To avoid TV interference, make sure to Audio System, sound is not a malfunction. PC Input No Picture / No Signal • Confirm the PC is correctly connected...screen (see page 22). • Disconnect your headphones. • Set Speakers to lock in the Picture settings (see page 40). Other Information Condition Explanation/Solution Double images or ghosts • Check antenna/cable connections. • Check the antenna location and direction.
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... in use 235 W 280 W 320 W in standby All models less than 0.4 W Screen size (inches 40 46 52 measured diagonally) Display resolution (horizontal × vertical) Speaker Dimensions (W × H × ...Model KDL-40XBR4/XBR5 KDL-46XBR4/XBR5 KDL-52XBR4/XBR5 System Television system NTSC: American TV standard / ATSC (8VSB terrestrial): ATSC compliant 8VSB QAM on cable: ANSI/SCTE 07 ...: 2-69 / Digital terrestrial: 2-69 Analog Cable: 1-125 / Digital Cable: 1-135 Panel system LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel Speaker output 11 W + 11 W Input/Output jacks Antenna 75-ohm ...
... in use 235 W 280 W 320 W in standby All models less than 0.4 W Screen size (inches 40 46 52 measured diagonally) Display resolution (horizontal × vertical) Speaker Dimensions (W × H × ...Model KDL-40XBR4/XBR5 KDL-46XBR4/XBR5 KDL-52XBR4/XBR5 System Television system NTSC: American TV standard / ATSC (8VSB terrestrial): ATSC compliant 8VSB QAM on cable: ANSI/SCTE 07 ...: 2-69 / Digital terrestrial: 2-69 Analog Cable: 1-125 / Digital Cable: 1-135 Panel system LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel Speaker output 11 W + 11 W Input/Output jacks Antenna 75-ohm ...
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...Matrix 39 Color Temperature 35 COMPONENT IN jack (1080p/1080i/ 720p/480p/480i) 13 Connecting the TV 14 Contact Sony 34 Country 42 Current Time 34 D Device Auto Power Off 44 Device List 44 Digital CC 41...button 20 Light Sensor 45 Logo Illumination 45 M Motion Enhancer 39 Movie Rating 43 MPEG Noise Reduction 35 MTS 40 MUTING button 22 N Noise Reduction 35 O OPTIONS button 24 P P&P 31 Password 42 PC IN jack ...45 Phase 38 Photo Color Space 39 PIC OFF/TIMER LED 25 Picture 35 Settings Audio Options 40 Channel 40 Clock/Timers 34 Closed Captions (CC) 41 External Inputs 44 General 44 HDMI Settings 44 ...
...Matrix 39 Color Temperature 35 COMPONENT IN jack (1080p/1080i/ 720p/480p/480i) 13 Connecting the TV 14 Contact Sony 34 Country 42 Current Time 34 D Device Auto Power Off 44 Device List 44 Digital CC 41...button 20 Light Sensor 45 Logo Illumination 45 M Motion Enhancer 39 Movie Rating 43 MPEG Noise Reduction 35 MTS 40 MUTING button 22 N Noise Reduction 35 O OPTIONS button 24 P P&P 31 Password 42 PC IN jack ...45 Phase 38 Photo Color Space 39 PIC OFF/TIMER LED 25 Picture 35 Settings Audio Options 40 Channel 40 Clock/Timers 34 Closed Captions (CC) 41 External Inputs 44 General 44 HDMI Settings 44 ...