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... TV Settings Descriptions 31 Product Support 31 Clock/Timers Settings 31 Picture Settings 32 Sound Settings 34 Screen Settings 35 Channel Settings 37 CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings 38 Parental Lock Settings 38 External Inputs Settings 41 HDMI Settings 41 General Setup Settings 42 Initial Setup 42 Other Information Troubleshooting 43 Specifications 46...
... TV Settings Descriptions 31 Product Support 31 Clock/Timers Settings 31 Picture Settings 32 Sound Settings 34 Screen Settings 35 Channel Settings 37 CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings 38 Parental Lock Settings 38 External Inputs Settings 41 HDMI Settings 41 General Setup Settings 42 Initial Setup 42 Other Information Troubleshooting 43 Specifications 46...
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... requires an HD sound system, a source of the image). 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). http://www.sony.com/HDTV Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/hd The Four Steps to a Full...The Quick Setup Guide, enclosed separately, illustrates how to connect other HD compatible external equipment Contact your BRAVIA screen, maintaining a crisp, clear, vivid picture. 4:3 (standard-definition) source Most standard-definition signals use a wide screen aspect ratio of 16:9. Welcome to the World of BRAVIA® Thank ...
... requires an HD sound system, a source of the image). 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). http://www.sony.com/HDTV Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/hd The Four Steps to a Full...The Quick Setup Guide, enclosed separately, illustrates how to connect other HD compatible external equipment Contact your BRAVIA screen, maintaining a crisp, clear, vivid picture. 4:3 (standard-definition) source Most standard-definition signals use a wide screen aspect ratio of 16:9. Welcome to the World of BRAVIA® Thank ...
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... energy efficient products and practices. • When the TV is initially set by the U.S. Your BRAVIA TV is designed to meet ENERGY STAR requirements. • Changes to certain features, settings, and functionalities of Energy. TV Guide, Picture/Sound, Light Sensor, Power Savings) can also be selected... is for customizing, making adjustments, viewing the available TV channels and selecting the connected equipment. TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is an easy way to access the TV settings for the 32 class, 37, 40, 42, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-XBR6, V and W...
... energy efficient products and practices. • When the TV is initially set by the U.S. Your BRAVIA TV is designed to meet ENERGY STAR requirements. • Changes to certain features, settings, and functionalities of Energy. TV Guide, Picture/Sound, Light Sensor, Power Savings) can also be selected... is for customizing, making adjustments, viewing the available TV channels and selecting the connected equipment. TV Home Menu: XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) The XMB™ is an easy way to access the TV settings for the 32 class, 37, 40, 42, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-XBR6, V and W...
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...(30 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) 2 3/8 inches (6 cm) • When moving the TV from the ceiling or cover the windows that your TV or cause a fire. Consider the following for best picture quality • Do not expose the screen to direct illumination or sunlight. • Use spot lighting directed... Air circulation is blocked. When Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area Make sure that face the screen with opaque drapery. • Install the TV in a room where the floor and walls are not of the TV and may cause the TV's picture to blur or show poor color due to...
...(30 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) 2 3/8 inches (6 cm) • When moving the TV from the ceiling or cover the windows that your TV or cause a fire. Consider the following for best picture quality • Do not expose the screen to direct illumination or sunlight. • Use spot lighting directed... Air circulation is blocked. When Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area Make sure that face the screen with opaque drapery. • Install the TV in a room where the floor and walls are not of the TV and may cause the TV's picture to blur or show poor color due to...
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..., also connect an Audio cable between this is the case, connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable. • If the picture is PCM/Dolby* OUT (OPTICAL) Digital compatible. 7 AUDIO OUT (VAR/ Connects to the left and right audio input jacks of HDMI IN 4. ~ 5 DMex/ ... page 14 for service only unless you have mono equipment, connect its audio output jack to the TV's L (MONO) audio input jack. Can also be necessary to use these outputs to listen to your TV's audio through your stereo system. 8 CABLE/ ANTENNA RF input that is noisy, flickering or not ...
..., also connect an Audio cable between this is the case, connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable. • If the picture is PCM/Dolby* OUT (OPTICAL) Digital compatible. 7 AUDIO OUT (VAR/ Connects to the left and right audio input jacks of HDMI IN 4. ~ 5 DMex/ ... page 14 for service only unless you have mono equipment, connect its audio output jack to the TV's L (MONO) audio input jack. Can also be necessary to use these outputs to listen to your TV's audio through your stereo system. 8 CABLE/ ANTENNA RF input that is noisy, flickering or not ...
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...of receiving unscrambled digital programming for the type of TV CABLE/ANTENNA HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can be easily affected by subscribing to a high-definition cable service or a high-definition satellite service. For the best possible picture, make sure you connect the CABLE/ANTENNA input ...using a 75-ohm coaxial cable to your TV. Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only) 75-ohm coaxial cable Rear of input signal you ...
...of receiving unscrambled digital programming for the type of TV CABLE/ANTENNA HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can be easily affected by subscribing to a high-definition cable service or a high-definition satellite service. For the best possible picture, make sure you connect the CABLE/ANTENNA input ...using a 75-ohm coaxial cable to your TV. Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only) 75-ohm coaxial cable Rear of input signal you ...
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... signal from the PC for your PC by connecting a HD15 to Full Pixel. This affects Picture settings, Wide Mode settings, and 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 to HD15 cable as shown below... 1,920 × Vertical (Line) 480 480 400 600 600 768 768 768 768 768 768 768 1,024 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...
... signal from the PC for your PC by connecting a HD15 to Full Pixel. This affects Picture settings, Wide Mode settings, and 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 to HD15 cable as shown below... 1,920 × Vertical (Line) 480 480 400 600 600 768 768 768 768 768 768 768 1,024 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...
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... a program in fast rewind mode. M (fast forward): Press to pause playback. The picture settings will be set for a cinema-like experience and the audio will time out in ...PLAY and CH+ buttons have a tactile dot. To change or customize the CC Display, see "How to Use TV Guide On Screen" on before shutting off the Theater Mode. The banner will be connected by an HDMI connection ...to play a program in fast forward mode. To cancel Sleep Timer, press SLEEP 4 repeatedly until the TV displays the time in a few seconds or press again to remain on page 26. (Continued) 19 N PLAY...
... a program in fast rewind mode. M (fast forward): Press to pause playback. The picture settings will be set for a cinema-like experience and the audio will time out in ...PLAY and CH+ buttons have a tactile dot. To change or customize the CC Display, see "How to Use TV Guide On Screen" on before shutting off the Theater Mode. The banner will be connected by an HDMI connection ...to play a program in fast forward mode. To cancel Sleep Timer, press SLEEP 4 repeatedly until the TV displays the time in a few seconds or press again to remain on page 26. (Continued) 19 N PLAY...
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... module (e.g. qg FREEZE Press once to move focus/highlight. Press a third time to return to turn on and off the TV. Freeze qs Current Frozen program picture Press the V/v/B/b to display a frozen image with the frozen image. qj V/v/B/b Press V/v/B/b to move the small window showing ... of External Inputs and TV mode. For example, to 0 restore the sound. Press again or press VOL + to enter 2.1, press 2 , , 1 and ENT. 9 qs VOL +/- Press 0-9 to mute the sound. qd MUTING Press to select a channel; See your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for more ...
... module (e.g. qg FREEZE Press once to move focus/highlight. Press a third time to return to turn on and off the TV. Freeze qs Current Frozen program picture Press the V/v/B/b to display a frozen image with the frozen image. qj V/v/B/b Press V/v/B/b to move the small window showing ... of External Inputs and TV mode. For example, to 0 restore the sound. Press again or press VOL + to enter 2.1, press 2 , , 1 and ENT. 9 qs VOL +/- Press 0-9 to mute the sound. qd MUTING Press to select a channel; See your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for more ...
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..., Text. (Available options depend on page 32. (Continued) 21 For details, see Picture settings on the current mode.) The picture modes can also be accessed in the currently tuned digital program. Operating the TV Button Description qk OPTIONS Press to Favorites/ Remove from Favorites See page 24 qk MTS ...See page 34 Alternate Audio See page 35 ql Digital Rating See page 39 Background TV See page 25 Device Control See page 41 ql PICTURE ~ • The Digital Rating and Alternate Audio options will appear in Options only when digital ratings or ...
..., Text. (Available options depend on page 32. (Continued) 21 For details, see Picture settings on the current mode.) The picture modes can also be accessed in the currently tuned digital program. Operating the TV Button Description qk OPTIONS Press to Favorites/ Remove from Favorites See page 24 qk MTS ...See page 34 Alternate Audio See page 35 ql Digital Rating See page 39 Background TV See page 25 Device Control See page 41 ql PICTURE ~ • The Digital Rating and Alternate Audio options will appear in Options only when digital ratings or ...
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... 2 Light Sensor Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see page 31 (Timer) and page 42 (Picture Off). 4 STANDBY LED Lights up in red when your TV is in PC standby mode. When the timer is set . Do not put Receiver anything near the sensor, as its ...function may indicate that the TV needs servicing (see page 42. ~ • Logo Illumination is available only for details). Lights up in green when the TV is turned on. 7 SONY Logo Illumination The Sony logo will remain lit even if the TV is powered on the back cover). 5 (IR)...
... 2 Light Sensor Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see page 31 (Timer) and page 42 (Picture Off). 4 STANDBY LED Lights up in red when your TV is in PC standby mode. When the timer is set . Do not put Receiver anything near the sensor, as its ...function may indicate that the TV needs servicing (see page 42. ~ • Logo Illumination is available only for details). Lights up in green when the TV is turned on. 7 SONY Logo Illumination The Sony logo will remain lit even if the TV is powered on the back cover). 5 (IR)...
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...using the 0-9 numeric buttons; PIP (picture in picture) provides PC input signal and TV channels. ~ • The CABLE/ANTENNA input must be moved by pressing CH+/-; P&P Supported Inputs In main window In sub window Video 1/2/3 Component 1/2 HDMI IN 1/2/3/4 (except PC timing) TV channel (CABLE/ ANTENNA) PIP Supported ... PIP 1 Press OPTIONS. 2 Press V/v to highlight Exit P&P or Exit PIP (depends on the mode you to view two pictures simultaneously. Using P&P and PIP Features This TV comes with the P&P and PIP features which allow you are in), and press to exit. ~ • You may also ...
...using the 0-9 numeric buttons; PIP (picture in picture) provides PC input signal and TV channels. ~ • The CABLE/ANTENNA input must be moved by pressing CH+/-; P&P Supported Inputs In main window In sub window Video 1/2/3 Component 1/2 HDMI IN 1/2/3/4 (except PC timing) TV channel (CABLE/ ANTENNA) PIP Supported ... PIP 1 Press OPTIONS. 2 Press V/v to highlight Exit P&P or Exit PIP (depends on the mode you to view two pictures simultaneously. Using P&P and PIP Features This TV comes with the P&P and PIP features which allow you are in), and press to exit. ~ • You may also ...
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...listed under the Settings icon. Settings Available TV settings and features are listed under the External Inputs icon. 3 Press V/v to move within the Category Object Bar. (The Category Object Bar shown below is for Settings.) Product Support (page 31) Clock/Timers (page 31) Picture (page 32) Sound (page 34)... RETURN or HOME to select a Media Category icon. Select inputs from CTRL: HDMI (Control for HDMI) Video 1-3 Component 1-2 HDMI 1-4 PC under the TV icon. Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB™ 1 Press HOME to display the XMB™. 2 Press B/b to exit. 30
...listed under the Settings icon. Settings Available TV settings and features are listed under the External Inputs icon. 3 Press V/v to move within the Category Object Bar. (The Category Object Bar shown below is for Settings.) Product Support (page 31) Clock/Timers (page 31) Picture (page 32) Sound (page 34)... RETURN or HOME to select a Media Category icon. Select inputs from CTRL: HDMI (Control for HDMI) Video 1-3 Component 1-2 HDMI 1-4 PC under the TV icon. Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB™ 1 Press HOME to display the XMB™. 2 Press B/b to exit. 30
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...HDMI or PC input) signal to directly toggle the modes. • The options for Vivid and Photo-Vivid. Picture Increases or decreases picture contrast. Color Temperature Cool White adjustment Neutral Gives the white colors a bluish tint. Photo-Standard For standard viewing;..., Blu-ray and Digital TV channels. 32 Backlight Brightens or darkens the backlight. Hue Increases or decreases the green tones. Gives the white colors a neutral tint. Picture Settings Picture Adjustments Picture Mode Vivid For Video Standard For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. Photo-Original...
...HDMI or PC input) signal to directly toggle the modes. • The options for Vivid and Photo-Vivid. Picture Increases or decreases picture contrast. Color Temperature Cool White adjustment Neutral Gives the white colors a bluish tint. Photo-Standard For standard viewing;..., Blu-ray and Digital TV channels. 32 Backlight Brightens or darkens the backlight. Hue Increases or decreases the green tones. Gives the white colors a neutral tint. Picture Settings Picture Adjustments Picture Mode Vivid For Video Standard For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. Photo-Original...
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...the backlight and (Advanced contrast. Video Select to the original film. 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. Reset Resets all inputs can be seen... or still image content when Sony optional equipment that supports Video-A mode is only available for each external input (except PC IN). Select Off to optimize the image quality of the picture. Video/Photo Optimizer Sets the picture settings to disable this setting ...
...the backlight and (Advanced contrast. Video Select to the original film. 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. Reset Resets all inputs can be seen... or still image content when Sony optional equipment that supports Video-A mode is only available for each external input (except PC IN). Select Off to optimize the image quality of the picture. Video/Photo Optimizer Sets the picture settings to disable this setting ...
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... setting based upon content. Wide Zoom Enlarges the 4:3 picture to fill the screen. Full Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture horizontally only, to fill the 16:9 screen, displaying as much of your TV's speakers or audio system with your TV will automatically switch to the matching language with the Alternate... source is 16:9. Normal Displays the 4:3 picture in its original size. Audio Out Easy control of volume adjustment Fixed Select 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...
... setting based upon content. Wide Zoom Enlarges the 4:3 picture to fill the screen. Full Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture horizontally only, to fill the 16:9 screen, displaying as much of your TV's speakers or audio system with your TV will automatically switch to the matching language with the Alternate... source is 16:9. Normal Displays the 4:3 picture in its original size. Audio Out Easy control of volume adjustment Fixed Select 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...
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... Select Yes to start the auto adjust for 1080i, 1080p or 1080/24p sources in its original size. -1/-2 Enlarges the picture to hide the edges of a standard-definition picture. ~ • Vertical Size is available only when Wide Mode is set to Wide Zoom or Zoom for standard-definition channels... the PC input Signal Reference Chart, see page 14. 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 fill the screen. ~ • Wide Mode can...
... Select Yes to start the auto adjust for 1080i, 1080p or 1080/24p sources in its original size. -1/-2 Enlarges the picture to hide the edges of a standard-definition picture. ~ • Vertical Size is available only when Wide Mode is set to Wide Zoom or Zoom for standard-definition channels... the PC input Signal Reference Chart, see page 14. 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 fill the screen. ~ • Wide Mode can...
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.... Standard Select to scroll slowly with repeated V/v/B/b button press. The Light Sensor measures the room brightness which allows the TV to automatically adjust the backlight brightness based on the picture settings and the ambient room light conditions. ~ • Be sure not to put anything around the sensor, as...) brightness control. Select Off to disable this Logo Illumination is not VESA-compliant. Logo Illumination Select On to illuminate the SONY logo on -screen settings. Some settings such as program title and program rating (if available from standby mode. • PC Power ...
.... Standard Select to scroll slowly with repeated V/v/B/b button press. The Light Sensor measures the room brightness which allows the TV to automatically adjust the backlight brightness based on the picture settings and the ambient room light conditions. ~ • Be sure not to put anything around the sensor, as...) brightness control. Select Off to disable this Logo Illumination is not VESA-compliant. Logo Illumination Select On to illuminate the SONY logo on -screen settings. Some settings such as program title and program rating (if available from standby mode. • PC Power ...
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...the following numbers: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport for US Support http://www.sony.ca/support for Canadian Support 1-800-222-SONY(7669) for US Support 1-877-899-SONY(7669) for Canadian Support Condition No picture No picture Cannot receive any channels TV is locked to one channel Cannot... receive or select channels The TV turns off automatically No picture from some video sources Poor picture Picture quality not as...
...the following numbers: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport for US Support http://www.sony.ca/support for Canadian Support 1-800-222-SONY(7669) for US Support 1-877-899-SONY(7669) for Canadian Support Condition No picture No picture Cannot receive any channels TV is locked to one channel Cannot... receive or select channels The TV turns off automatically No picture from some video sources Poor picture Picture quality not as...
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... may be more noticeable. Suddenly the picture gets smaller • The picture gets smaller during these content changes since the content information is regulated by the LCD panel backlight and supporting electronics will auto-detect the TV and correctly set the Power Saving mode...antenna cable away from other connecting cords. • To avoid TV interference, make sure to use an undamaged antenna cable. Condition Explanation/Solution No color / Dark picture / Color • Press PICTURE to select the desired Picture Mode (see page 35). Home Theater System • Set...
... may be more noticeable. Suddenly the picture gets smaller • The picture gets smaller during these content changes since the content information is regulated by the LCD panel backlight and supporting electronics will auto-detect the TV and correctly set the Power Saving mode...antenna cable away from other connecting cords. • To avoid TV interference, make sure to use an undamaged antenna cable. Condition Explanation/Solution No color / Dark picture / Color • Press PICTURE to select the desired Picture Mode (see page 35). Home Theater System • Set...