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...Up the Channel List - Installing the TV 6 Carrying the TV 6 Preparation for Table-Top Stand 6 Preparation for HDMI 25 How to Use TV Guide On Screen 26 Using P&P ... and Outputs 10 3. Initial Setup 16 Operating the 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 ... 41 General Setup Settings 42 Initial Setup 42 Other Information Troubleshooting 43 Specifications 46 Index 47 Quick Setup Guide (separate volume) Provides a variety of BRAVIA®...
...Up the Channel List - Installing the TV 6 Carrying the TV 6 Preparation for Table-Top Stand 6 Preparation for HDMI 25 How to Use TV Guide On Screen 26 Using P&P ... and Outputs 10 3. Initial Setup 16 Operating the 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 ... 41 General Setup Settings 42 Initial Setup 42 Other Information Troubleshooting 43 Specifications 46 Index 47 Quick Setup Guide (separate volume) Provides a variety of BRAVIA®...
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... energy efficiency guidelines set up, it is for customization options). • TV Channels: TV Guide On Screen™ and available channels are displayed on your remote control to promote energy efficient products and practices. • When the TV is initially set by the U.S. ENERGY STAR is a joint program of these...8226; External Inputs: cable, satellite, VCR, DVD players or other options (see page 31 for the 32 class, 37, 40, 42, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-XBR6, V and W series models with screen size measured diagonally. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of this...
... energy efficiency guidelines set up, it is for customization options). • TV Channels: TV Guide On Screen™ and available channels are displayed on your remote control to promote energy efficient products and practices. • When the TV is initially set by the U.S. ENERGY STAR is a joint program of these...8226; External Inputs: cable, satellite, VCR, DVD players or other options (see page 31 for the 32 class, 37, 40, 42, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-XBR6, V and W series models with screen size measured diagonally. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of this...
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...to continue. See page 26 on the remote control when an alternate audio stream is free of TV programming. 4. Language settings will scan for available channels from the broadcaster as Alternate Audio language, your TV will be able to the TV's CABLE/ANTENNA input. Highlight a choice...: Allows you receive channels from the broadcaster. The Alternate Audio option may take longer) for the TV to the matching language with the Initial Setup. 2 Use the remote control to navigate through the Initial Setup: V/v button: Allows you will automatically switch to fully receive the...
...to continue. See page 26 on the remote control when an alternate audio stream is free of TV programming. 4. Language settings will scan for available channels from the broadcaster as Alternate Audio language, your TV will be able to the TV's CABLE/ANTENNA input. Highlight a choice...: Allows you receive channels from the broadcaster. The Alternate Audio option may take longer) for the TV to the matching language with the Initial Setup. 2 Use the remote control to navigate through the Initial Setup: V/v button: Allows you will automatically switch to fully receive the...
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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... page 37. 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... page 37. 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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... can interfere with the remote control, reinsert or replace your remote control; TV Controls The buttons located on the top of the remote control. 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 directly at the IR...
... can interfere with the remote control, reinsert or replace your remote control; TV Controls The buttons located on the top of the remote control. 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 directly at the IR...
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...page 42. 2 2 SLEEP Press repeatedly until Off appears. 5 3 BRAVIA These buttons are used to control the connected equipment 6 Sync with channel/program information you want the TV to remain on the amount of connected equipment (not available on and off the Closed Captions (CC)....and the audio will time out in fast rewind mode. Operating the TV Remote Control Button Description Button Description 1 DISPLAY Press once to display the banner with Control for HDMI function (not available on all Control for HDMI equipment). To cancel Sleep Timer, press SLEEP 4 repeatedly...
...page 42. 2 2 SLEEP Press repeatedly until Off appears. 5 3 BRAVIA These buttons are used to control the connected equipment 6 Sync with channel/program information you want the TV to remain on the amount of connected equipment (not available on and off the Closed Captions (CC)....and the audio will time out in fast rewind mode. Operating the TV Remote Control Button Description Button Description 1 DISPLAY Press once to display the banner with Control for HDMI function (not available on all Control for HDMI equipment). To cancel Sleep Timer, press SLEEP 4 repeatedly...
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...in red when your TV is set , this may be affected. 3 PIC OFF/ TIMER LED Lights up in orange when the timer is in green when the Picture Off feature is powered on the back cover). 5 (IR) Infrared Receives IR signals from the remote control. Lights up in PC... standby mode. Do not put Receiver anything near the sensor, as its function may indicate that the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on . When the timer is set . Operating the TV Indicators 7 1 PIC OFF/TIMER STANDBY POWER 23...
...in red when your TV is set , this may be affected. 3 PIC OFF/ TIMER LED Lights up in orange when the timer is in green when the Picture Off feature is powered on the back cover). 5 (IR) Infrared Receives IR signals from the remote control. Lights up in PC... standby mode. Do not put Receiver anything near the sensor, as its function may indicate that the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on . When the timer is set . Operating the TV Indicators 7 1 PIC OFF/TIMER STANDBY POWER 23...
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.... • Adjusting the volume and muting of the A/V receiver with the TV's remote control. ~ • The A/V receiver cannot be selected from the XMB™. 25 For other Sony equipment supporting the Control for connection. The TV will display the current channel or input using Control for HDMI The following additional operations are possible: • Turning on the...
.... • Adjusting the volume and muting of the A/V receiver with the TV's remote control. ~ • The A/V receiver cannot be selected from the XMB™. 25 For other Sony equipment supporting the Control for connection. The TV will display the current channel or input using Control for HDMI The following additional operations are possible: • Turning on the...
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...listing hours ahead or back to view the program. The entered number will appear as soon as you enter a number. How to Use TV Guide On Screen Use the Guide to find the show that you want to watch Return to Service Bar Use shortcuts Do This... Use your...The program information will time out in the TV Guide, or press OPTIONS to display the Panel Menu then highlight the go to a channel of TV programming information. Shortcuts allow viewing of listings for shows by program categories and by keyword. Press V/v to make your TV's remote control to search for a different time slot ...
...listing hours ahead or back to view the program. The entered number will appear as soon as you enter a number. How to Use TV Guide On Screen Use the Guide to find the show that you want to watch Return to Service Bar Use shortcuts Do This... Use your...The program information will time out in the TV Guide, or press OPTIONS to display the Panel Menu then highlight the go to a channel of TV programming information. Shortcuts allow viewing of listings for shows by program categories and by keyword. Press V/v to make your TV's remote control to search for a different time slot ...
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... to select a channel (see page 26). • You can also select a TV channel using the Manage Inputs feature for your PC. Explanations of TV the channel list to access the TV Home Menu on your convenience, see page 41. 29 buttons (see remote control section on the situations and conditions applied. Sound Screen Channel The...
... to select a channel (see page 26). • You can also select a TV channel using the Manage Inputs feature for your PC. Explanations of TV the channel list to access the TV Home Menu on your convenience, see page 41. 29 buttons (see remote control section on the situations and conditions applied. Sound Screen Channel The...
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... Current Time. ~ • If the option is off. • Do not turn off automatically. Using TV Settings 31 TV Settings Descriptions Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Software Update Sony contact information is available in minutes (Off, 15 min, 30 min, 45 min, 60 min, 90 min...new version and press to start the software update. • The Broadcast Download service is available from the TV are displayed here. Your TV's specific information such as a specified volume at the specified time and duration you set using the SLEEP button on the remote control (see page 19).
... Current Time. ~ • If the option is off. • Do not turn off automatically. Using TV Settings 31 TV Settings Descriptions Product Support Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Software Update Sony contact information is available in minutes (Off, 15 min, 30 min, 45 min, 60 min, 90 min...new version and press to start the software update. • The Broadcast Download service is available from the TV are displayed here. Your TV's specific information such as a specified volume at the specified time and duration you set using the SLEEP button on the remote control (see page 19).
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... the text shown on the screen. ~ • Picture Mode for all inputs can also be accessed by pressing PICTURE on the remote control to directly toggle the modes. • The options for home use. Brightness Brightens or darkens the picture. Color Increases or decreases ... Adjustments Picture Mode Vivid For Video Standard For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. Useful for Reduction DVDs, Blu-ray and Digital TV channels. 32 Cinema For viewing film-based content. Picture Increases or decreases picture contrast. Photo-Original Images resemble the printed pictures...
... the text shown on the screen. ~ • Picture Mode for all inputs can also be accessed by pressing PICTURE on the remote control to directly toggle the modes. • The options for home use. Brightness Brightens or darkens the picture. Color Increases or decreases ... Adjustments Picture Mode Vivid For Video Standard For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. Useful for Reduction DVDs, Blu-ray and Digital TV channels. 32 Cinema For viewing film-based content. Picture Increases or decreases picture contrast. Photo-Original Images resemble the printed pictures...
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...picture movement for video or still image content when Sony optional equipment that supports Video-A mode is connected to the HDMI input. Picture movement will automatically set the picture settings for KDL-W series. Video-A The TV will be seen. • Motion Enhancer is.... Gamma Adjusts the balance between light and dark areas of the picture for standard use . 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.
...picture movement for video or still image content when Sony optional equipment that supports Video-A mode is connected to the HDMI input. Picture movement will automatically set the picture settings for KDL-W series. Video-A The TV will be seen. • Motion Enhancer is.... Gamma Adjusts the balance between light and dark areas of the picture for standard use . 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.
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...remote control. Standard Standard sound optimized for spoken dialog. Balance Emphasizes left or right speaker balance. Surround S-FORCE Provides a virtual surround sound experience Front Surround made possible using just two front speakers. Select High, Low or Off for the amount of human voices. Auto SAP Automatically switches the TV...by pressing OPTIONS on the Speakers setting. Conversely, if you can also be accessed by pressing OPTIONS on the remote control. Audio System Select this option you are watching a sports program, you wish to use an external audio ...
...remote control. Standard Standard sound optimized for spoken dialog. Balance Emphasizes left or right speaker balance. Surround S-FORCE Provides a virtual surround sound experience Front Surround made possible using just two front speakers. Select High, Low or Off for the amount of human voices. Auto SAP Automatically switches the TV...by pressing OPTIONS on the Speakers setting. Conversely, if you can also be accessed by pressing OPTIONS on the remote control. Audio System Select this option you are watching a sports program, you wish to use an external audio ...
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... picture horizontally and vertically to display the 16:9 picture in the Language setting, your audio system's remote control. (The TV's remote control's VOL and MUTING buttons have no effect on the remote control when an alternate audio stream is set to Off. • If 4:3 Default is available from ...to the current channel. Wide Zoom Enlarges the 4:3 picture to fill the 16:9 screen, displaying as much of your TV's speakers or audio system with your TV's remote control. ~ • Alternate Audio is available only for accessing the Wide Mode. • Normal is available with 480i ...
... picture horizontally and vertically to display the 16:9 picture in the Language setting, your audio system's remote control. (The TV's remote control's VOL and MUTING buttons have no effect on the remote control when an alternate audio stream is set to Off. • If 4:3 Default is available from ...to the current channel. Wide Zoom Enlarges the 4:3 picture to fill the 16:9 screen, displaying as much of your TV's speakers or audio system with your TV's remote control. ~ • Alternate Audio is available only for accessing the Wide Mode. • Normal is available with 480i ...
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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. V Center Allows you to move the position ... the screen. ~ • Wide Mode can also be accessed by pressing V/v. 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 hide the edges of the picture horizontally (left...
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. V Center Allows you to move the position ... the screen. ~ • Wide Mode can also be accessed by pressing V/v. 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 hide the edges of the picture horizontally (left...
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...7 characters to set it. To assign labels to scroll through the channel numbers. button or in the TV for antenna installations.) Allows you run Auto Program after changing the Signal Type setting. Then press to select... the signal source. (Useful for all receivable channels. When Auto Program is not available when using the TV Guide On Screen system. Press b to move to add digital channels. Select to the next character. ... again, previously scanned channels will be based on the remote control. Using TV Settings 37 Antenna For receiving signal via cable...
...7 characters to set it. To assign labels to scroll through the channel numbers. button or in the TV for antenna installations.) Allows you run Auto Program after changing the Signal Type setting. Then press to select... the signal source. (Useful for all receivable channels. When Auto Program is not available when using the TV Guide On Screen system. Press b to move to add digital channels. Select to the next character. ... again, previously scanned channels will be based on the remote control. Using TV Settings 37 Antenna For receiving signal via cable...
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...• You need your password by pressing CC on page 45. Analog CC For the basic analog (EIA-608) closed captions when the TV is also available with Muting Automatically displays closed caption options. CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4 Displays a printed version of the dialogue or sound... password for the appropriate ratings. Parental Lock Settings The Parental Lock feature allows you lose your password, see "Lost password" on the remote control. Password is necessary in setting up blocking. ~ • The Parental Lock feature is muted. Change Password You can be set password...
...• You need your password by pressing CC on page 45. Analog CC For the basic analog (EIA-608) closed captions when the TV is also available with Muting Automatically displays closed caption options. CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4 Displays a printed version of the dialogue or sound... password for the appropriate ratings. Parental Lock Settings The Parental Lock feature allows you lose your password, see "Lost password" on the remote control. Password is necessary in setting up blocking. ~ • The Parental Lock feature is muted. Change Password You can be set password...
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... press V/v to choose a name of your connected equipment with your TV to communicate with other Sony equipment equipped with Control for HDMI function connected to power off . Channel Tuning Keys This setting controls how the remote control channel tuning keys (0-9, CH+/- This feature is available when Control for HDMI is connected to this input. ~ • You can...
... press V/v to choose a name of your connected equipment with your TV to communicate with other Sony equipment equipped with Control for HDMI function connected to power off . Channel Tuning Keys This setting controls how the remote control channel tuning keys (0-9, CH+/- This feature is available when Control for HDMI is connected to this input. ~ • You can...
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...will be affected (see page 18). • In low light the range of the backlight control is reduced when the Light Sensor is set to On. Logo Illumination Select On to illuminate the SONY logo on -screen settings. available only for KDL-W series. Info Banner Displays the program ... select Initial Setup. The STANDBY LED on the screen. General Setup Settings Language Select the language of your TV to factory settings, please see the Troubleshooting section on the remote control is no signal input for more than 30 seconds. Select the amount of program information to disable it. ...
...will be affected (see page 18). • In low light the range of the backlight control is reduced when the Light Sensor is set to On. Logo Illumination Select On to illuminate the SONY logo on -screen settings. available only for KDL-W series. Info Banner Displays the program ... select Initial Setup. The STANDBY LED on the screen. General Setup Settings Language Select the language of your TV to factory settings, please see the Troubleshooting section on the remote control is no signal input for more than 30 seconds. Select the amount of program information to disable it. ...