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...TV Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control 18 When Using the Remote Control 18 TV Controls 18 Remote Control Button Description 19 Indicators 23 Exploring Fun Features Favorites 24 Displaying Favorites 24 Navigating Favorites 24 Adding to Favorites 24 Removing from P&P and PIP 28 Using TV...Setup 42 Other Information Troubleshooting 43 Specifications 46 Index 47 Quick Setup Guide (separate ...sony.com/tvsupport Canada http://www.sony.ca/support On-line Registration United States http://productregistration.sony.com Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/registration 3 Connecting the TV...
...TV Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control 18 When Using the Remote Control 18 TV Controls 18 Remote Control Button Description 19 Indicators 23 Exploring Fun Features Favorites 24 Displaying Favorites 24 Navigating Favorites 24 Adding to Favorites 24 Removing from P&P and PIP 28 Using TV...Setup 42 Other Information Troubleshooting 43 Specifications 46 Index 47 Quick Setup Guide (separate ...sony.com/tvsupport Canada http://www.sony.ca/support On-line Registration United States http://productregistration.sony.com Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/registration 3 Connecting the TV...
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...limits required for the 32 class, 37, 40, 42, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-XBR6, V and W series models with screen size measured diagonally. The 32 class has a 31.5 inch viewable image size (measured diagonally). 5 Your BRAVIA TV is for ENERGY STAR qualification. ~ • This manual ...efficiency guidelines set up, it is an easy way to access the TV settings for customization options). • TV Channels: TV Guide On Screen™ and available channels are displayed on your remote control to display the XMB™. TV Guide, Picture/Sound, Light Sensor, Power Savings) can also be...
...limits required for the 32 class, 37, 40, 42, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-XBR6, V and W series models with screen size measured diagonally. The 32 class has a 31.5 inch viewable image size (measured diagonally). 5 Your BRAVIA TV is for ENERGY STAR qualification. ~ • This manual ...efficiency guidelines set up, it is an easy way to access the TV settings for customization options). • TV Channels: TV Guide On Screen™ and available channels are displayed on your remote control to display the XMB™. TV Guide, Picture/Sound, Light Sensor, Power Savings) can also be...
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Initial Setup The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn on the remote control when an alternate audio stream is obtained by pressing OPTIONS on the TV for the first time. If you to select the highlighted option and advance to the next screen. The Alternate ...cable box or satellite receiver without using an external input; Begin your remote control. Auto Program will display this screen and prompt you will apply to avoid accidental input change while using the CABLE/ ANTENNA input (e.g. This TV features an electronic program guide. 4. English Español Fran...
Initial Setup The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn on the remote control when an alternate audio stream is obtained by pressing OPTIONS on the TV for the first time. If you to select the highlighted option and advance to the next screen. The Alternate ...cable box or satellite receiver without using an external input; Begin your remote control. Auto Program will display this screen and prompt you will apply to avoid accidental input change while using the CABLE/ ANTENNA input (e.g. This TV features an electronic program guide. 4. English Español Fran...
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... Add Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as described on page 37. (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... Program. 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 the remote control.
... Add Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as described on page 37. (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... Program. 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 the remote control.
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...the diagram inside the battery compartment of the TV operate the same as the corresponding buttons on the remote control. try turning off the fluorescent lamps. • If you are correctly inserted. Operating the TV Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) ... blocking the path between the remote control and the IR sensor on your TV. • Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your batteries and make sure that they are having problems with the remote control, reinsert or replace your remote control; TV Controls The buttons located on ...
...the diagram inside the battery compartment of the TV operate the same as the corresponding buttons on the remote control. try turning off the fluorescent lamps. • If you are correctly inserted. Operating the TV Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) ... blocking the path between the remote control and the IR sensor on your TV. • Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your batteries and make sure that they are having problems with the remote control, reinsert or replace your remote control; TV Controls The buttons located on ...
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...turn on all Control for a cinema-like experience and the audio will time out in fast rewind mode. Use them as a reference when operating the TV. 6 GUIDE Press to play a program at a normal speed. For instructions on using a specific menu, see page 25 for details). 4 CC ...Press to exit. Operating the TV Remote Control Button Description Button Description 1 DISPLAY Press once to display the banner with channel/program information you want the TV to remain on all Control for HDMI equipment). To cancel Sleep Timer, press SLEEP ...
...turn on all Control for a cinema-like experience and the audio will time out in fast rewind mode. Use them as a reference when operating the TV. 6 GUIDE Press to play a program at a normal speed. For instructions on using a specific menu, see page 25 for details). 4 CC ...Press to exit. Operating the TV Remote Control Button Description Button Description 1 DISPLAY Press once to display the banner with channel/program information you want the TV to remain on all Control for HDMI equipment). To cancel Sleep Timer, press SLEEP ...
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...the timer is set, this may indicate that the TV needs servicing (see page 31 (Timer) and ... see contacting Sony information on . 7 SONY Logo Illumination The Sony logo will remain lit even if the TV is in ...PC standby mode. Do not put Receiver anything near the sensor, as its function may be affected. 6 POWER LED Lights up in green when the Picture Off feature is set. Lights up in red when your TV... red continuously, this LED will illuminate when the TV is available only for details). Do not put ...
...the timer is set, this may indicate that the TV needs servicing (see page 31 (Timer) and ... see contacting Sony information on . 7 SONY Logo Illumination The Sony logo will remain lit even if the TV is in ...PC standby mode. Do not put Receiver anything near the sensor, as its function may be affected. 6 POWER LED Lights up in green when the Picture Off feature is set. Lights up in red when your TV... red continuously, this LED will illuminate when the TV is available only for details). Do not put ...
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... other equipment, refer to a screen saver. When a Sony A/V receiver with BRAVIA Sync is connected, the following operations are possible: • Turning on . • Automatically switching to the audio output of the A/V receiver's attached speakers. • Adjusting the volume and muting of the A/V receiver with the TV's remote control. ~ • The A/V receiver cannot be...
... other equipment, refer to a screen saver. When a Sony A/V receiver with BRAVIA Sync is connected, the following operations are possible: • Turning on . • Automatically switching to the audio output of the A/V receiver's attached speakers. • Adjusting the volume and muting of the A/V receiver with the TV's remote control. ~ • The A/V receiver cannot be...
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...to complete the Initial Setup on the Service Bar is available with cable service (without a cable box) or over-the-air antenna. Use your TV's remote control to use this service. Use V/v/B/b to the highlighted program. buttons can also press V repeatedly to access the Service Bar. Enter a number using...includes digital channels, which may be used to page up to two days of your selection. 26 The CH+/- Press V/v to display the TV Guide. You can be necessary to manually change the channel display (see next page). The Guide provides up /down through the listings. ...
...to complete the Initial Setup on the Service Bar is available with cable service (without a cable box) or over-the-air antenna. Use your TV's remote control to use this service. Use V/v/B/b to the highlighted program. buttons can also press V repeatedly to access the Service Bar. Enter a number using...includes digital channels, which may be used to page up to two days of your selection. 26 The CH+/- Press V/v to display the TV Guide. You can be necessary to manually change the channel display (see next page). The Guide provides up /down through the listings. ...
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... • You can also select a TV channel using the Manage Inputs feature for your PC. Using TV Settings The HOME button allows you to select a channel (see remote control section on pages 20 and 22). Watching TV Navigate through the channel list or select the TV Guide On Screen icon located at the... top of TV the channel list to access the TV Home Menu on the XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) as ...
... • You can also select a TV channel using the Manage Inputs feature for your PC. Using TV Settings The HOME button allows you to select a channel (see remote control section on pages 20 and 22). Watching TV Navigate through the channel list or select the TV Guide On Screen icon located at the... top of TV the channel list to access the TV Home Menu on the XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) as ...
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... • The software update is performed while the TV is powered on. • The Broadcast Download is performed while the TV is available from the TV are displayed here. TV Settings Descriptions Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Software Update Sony contact information is off. • Do not turn...and duration you set using the SLEEP button on before shutting off the TV during software update; Timer can also be available until you want the TV to display the diagnostics information for software updates. Press to remain on the remote control (see page 19).
... • The software update is performed while the TV is powered on. • The Broadcast Download is performed while the TV is available from the TV are displayed here. TV Settings Descriptions Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Software Update Sony contact information is off. • Do not turn...and duration you set using the SLEEP button on before shutting off the TV during software update; Timer can also be available until you want the TV to display the diagnostics information for software updates. Press to remain on the remote control (see page 19).
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...text shown on the screen. ~ • Picture Mode for all inputs can also be accessed by pressing PICTURE on the remote control to the default values. Useful for home entertainment. Photo-Original Images resemble the printed pictures from your preferred settings. Picture ... Adjustments Picture Mode Vivid For Video Standard For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. Recommended for Reduction DVDs, Blu-ray and Digital TV channels. 32 Photo-Custom Allows you to store your preferred settings. Backlight Brightens or darkens the backlight. Gives the white colors...
...text shown on the screen. ~ • Picture Mode for all inputs can also be accessed by pressing PICTURE on the remote control to the default values. Useful for home entertainment. Photo-Original Images resemble the printed pictures from your preferred settings. Picture ... Adjustments Picture Mode Vivid For Video Standard For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. Recommended for Reduction DVDs, Blu-ray and Digital TV channels. 32 Photo-Custom Allows you to store your preferred settings. Backlight Brightens or darkens the backlight. Gives the white colors...
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...video. Clear White Emphasizes white and light colors. Motion Enhancer is High available only for video or still image content when Sony optional equipment that supports Video-A mode is set the picture settings for Contrast Enhancer) dark picture scenes. Auto 2 Applies ... Custom, Photo-Standard, Photo-Original, and Photo-Custom. Select for stronger contrast. Using TV Settings Advanced Settings Available in video artifacts such as ghosting. ~ • Depending on the remote control, then selecting Picture Adjustments settings from the OPTIONS menu. Off Use this setting for...
...video. Clear White Emphasizes white and light colors. Motion Enhancer is High available only for video or still image content when Sony optional equipment that supports Video-A mode is set the picture settings for Contrast Enhancer) dark picture scenes. Auto 2 Applies ... Custom, Photo-Standard, Photo-Original, and Photo-Custom. Select for stronger contrast. Using TV Settings Advanced Settings Available in video artifacts such as ghosting. ~ • Depending on the remote control, then selecting Picture Adjustments settings from the OPTIONS menu. Off Use this setting for...
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... normal stereo or mono reception. By selecting this setting to second audio programs when a SAP signal is present, the TV remains in Stereo mode. Sound Settings Available Sound settings depend on the remote control. Surround S-FORCE Provides a virtual surround sound experience Front Surround made possible using just two front speakers. Select High...
... normal stereo or mono reception. By selecting this setting to second audio programs when a SAP signal is present, the TV remains in Stereo mode. Sound Settings Available Sound settings depend on the remote control. Surround S-FORCE Provides a virtual surround sound experience Front Surround made possible using just two front speakers. Select High...
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... Wide Mode can also be accessed by pressing WIDE on the remote control. • See WIDE button description on the Audio Out.) Variable Select to control the volume of your TV's speakers or audio system with your TV will automatically switch to the matching language with the Alternate Audio...to fix the audio output and allow you to adjust the volume with your audio system's remote control. (The TV's remote control's VOL and MUTING buttons have selected in the Language setting, your TV's remote control. ~ • Alternate Audio is available only for digital programs. If the program you...
... Wide Mode can also be accessed by pressing WIDE on the remote control. • See WIDE button description on the Audio Out.) Variable Select to control the volume of your TV's speakers or audio system with your TV will automatically switch to the matching language with the Alternate Audio...to fix the audio output and allow you to adjust the volume with your audio system's remote control. (The TV's remote control's VOL and MUTING buttons have selected in the Language setting, your TV's remote control. ~ • Alternate Audio is available only for digital programs. If the program you...
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Press B/b to adjust the Horizontal positioning. ~ • Screen Position feature is useful if the TV is connected to game equipment. • Vertical position is available only when Wide Mode is set to Zoom. • For high-definition signals, Vertical and ... the picture for 1080i, 1080p or 1080/24p sources in its original resolution and aspect ratio. Adjust the Vertical positioning by pressing WIDE on the remote control. • See WIDE button description on screen. ~ • For the PC input Signal Reference Chart, see page 14. Screen settings for standard-definition channels...
Press B/b to adjust the Horizontal positioning. ~ • Screen Position feature is useful if the TV is connected to game equipment. • Vertical position is available only when Wide Mode is set to Zoom. • For high-definition signals, Vertical and ... the picture for 1080i, 1080p or 1080/24p sources in its original resolution and aspect ratio. Adjust the Vertical positioning by pressing WIDE on the remote control. • See WIDE button description on screen. ~ • For the PC input Signal Reference Chart, see page 14. Screen settings for standard-definition channels...
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... the channel to start Auto Program. Repeat to add up to 7 characters to the next character. Antenna For receiving signal via cable TV provider. Select to scroll through the channel numbers. Assigns labels (such as station call letters) to channel numbers. 1 Press V/v to...You should run Auto Program again, previously scanned channels will be overwritten with the CH +/- Automatically sets the channel list in the TV channel list on the remote control. To show or hide more channels, repeat steps 1-2. ~ • Hidden channels can be accessed by entering the channel ...
... the channel to start Auto Program. Repeat to add up to 7 characters to the next character. Antenna For receiving signal via cable TV provider. Select to scroll through the channel numbers. Assigns labels (such as station call letters) to channel numbers. 1 Press V/v to...You should run Auto Program again, previously scanned channels will be overwritten with the CH +/- Automatically sets the channel list in the TV channel list on the remote control. To show or hide more channels, repeat steps 1-2. ~ • Hidden channels can be accessed by entering the channel ...
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... Closed Captions (CC) displays with the previously set " message will appear on the remote control. or Canada for any future access into the Parental Lock settings. See Custom Rating System Chart on the TV. Password is necessary in setting up blocking. ~ • The Parental Lock feature ...countries. Off Disables CC Display. Parental Lock Settings The Parental Lock feature allows you lose your password, see "Lost password" on the remote control to a blocked program, then enter the password. If you to block programs according to their content and rating levels and block ...
... Closed Captions (CC) displays with the previously set " message will appear on the remote control. or Canada for any future access into the Parental Lock settings. See Custom Rating System Chart on the TV. Password is necessary in setting up blocking. ~ • The Parental Lock feature ...countries. Off Disables CC Display. Parental Lock Settings The Parental Lock feature allows you lose your password, see "Lost password" on the remote control to a blocked program, then enter the password. If you to block programs according to their content and rating levels and block ...
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... at all times. The Device Control option provides access to communicate with other Sony equipment equipped with Control for HDMI does not support the Device Control feature. 41 Device List Displays a list of your connected equipment with your TV remote control. • Some equipment with Control for HDMI function. Some external equipment may...
... at all times. The Device Control option provides access to communicate with other Sony equipment equipped with Control for HDMI does not support the Device Control feature. 41 Device List Displays a list of your connected equipment with your TV remote control. • Some equipment with Control for HDMI function. Some external equipment may...
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... +/- Mode 2 Select to scroll individually with V/v buttons. Select Off to illuminate the SONY logo on -screen settings. Logo Illumination Select On to disable this Initial Setup. Some settings... section on the front panel illuminates with V/v buttons. Medium Select to have the TV automatically enter standby mode when there is not VESA-compliant. Select from standby mode...., as its function may be used for KDL-W series. Follow the instructions on the remote control is changed or when DISPLAY on the screen. Mode 1 Select to disable this ...
... +/- Mode 2 Select to scroll individually with V/v buttons. Select Off to illuminate the SONY logo on -screen settings. Logo Illumination Select On to disable this Initial Setup. Some settings... section on the front panel illuminates with V/v buttons. Medium Select to have the TV automatically enter standby mode when there is not VESA-compliant. Select from standby mode...., as its function may be used for KDL-W series. Follow the instructions on the remote control is changed or when DISPLAY on the screen. Mode 1 Select to disable this ...