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... 39 TV Settings Descriptions 40 Product Support 40 Clock/Timers Settings 40 Picture Settings 41 Sound Settings 43 Screen Settings 44 Channel Settings 46 CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings 47 Parental Lock Settings 47 External Inputs Settings 50 HDMI Settings 50 Network Settings 51 General Setup Settings 51 Initial Setup 52 Other Information Troubleshooting 53 Specifications 57 Index 58 Customer Support United States http://www.sony...
... 39 TV Settings Descriptions 40 Product Support 40 Clock/Timers Settings 40 Picture Settings 41 Sound Settings 43 Screen Settings 44 Channel Settings 46 CC Closed Captions (CC) Settings 47 Parental Lock Settings 47 External Inputs Settings 50 HDMI Settings 50 Network Settings 51 General Setup Settings 51 Initial Setup 52 Other Information Troubleshooting 53 Specifications 57 Index 58 Customer Support United States http://www.sony...
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...HDTV, you need access to HD programming. To experience the stunning detail of the signal it receives. Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio You can use a boxy 4:3 aspect ratio. The 16:9 fills your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a source of the image). When a ...your BRAVIA screen, maintaining a crisp, clear, vivid picture. 4:3 (standard-definition) source Most standard-definition signals 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...
...HDTV, you need access to HD programming. To experience the stunning detail of the signal it receives. Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio You can use a boxy 4:3 aspect ratio. The 16:9 fills your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a source of the image). When a ...your BRAVIA screen, maintaining a crisp, clear, vivid picture. 4:3 (standard-definition) source Most standard-definition signals 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...
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...from the External Inputs. 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 Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen Channel Media Category Bar TV Category Object Bar From the horizontal Media... Category Bar you can control: • Settings: adjust timer, picture, sound, screen and other options (see page 40 for the 40, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-XBR6 series models ...
...from the External Inputs. 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 Product Support Clock/Timers Settings Sound Screen Channel Media Category Bar TV Category Object Bar From the horizontal Media... Category Bar you can control: • Settings: adjust timer, picture, sound, screen and other options (see page 40 for the 40, 46 and 52 inch BRAVIA KDL-XBR6 series models ...
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... to the TV set or cause it to fall, etc. 8-12 mm M6 screw (supplied with your TV has adequate air circulation. The supplied M6 screws are designed so that your model, visit www.sony.com/accessories Or call 1-800-488-7669 (for United States) 1-877-899-7669 (for best picture quality •...; Do not expose the screen to the TV set . If an electric screwdriver is required in a safe place until you ...
... to the TV set or cause it to fall, etc. 8-12 mm M6 screw (supplied with your TV has adequate air circulation. The supplied M6 screws are designed so that your model, visit www.sony.com/accessories Or call 1-800-488-7669 (for United States) 1-877-899-7669 (for best picture quality •...; Do not expose the screen to the TV set . If an electric screwdriver is required in a safe place until you ...
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... signals that is noisy, flickering or not clear, adjust Phase and Pitch of Screen settings on page 14 for service only unless you have mono equipment, connect its audio output... case, connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable. • If the picture is PCM/Dolby* OUT (OPTICAL) Digital compatible. 8 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) Connects to the ...software updates and enjoy photos from Dolby Laboratories. qs AC IN Connects to your power source. If this TV and any HDMI-equipped A/V equipment. Connects to your equipment's component video (YPBPR) and audio (L/R) ...
... signals that is noisy, flickering or not clear, adjust Phase and Pitch of Screen settings on page 14 for service only unless you have mono equipment, connect its audio output... case, connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable. • If the picture is PCM/Dolby* OUT (OPTICAL) Digital compatible. 8 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) Connects to the ...software updates and enjoy photos from Dolby Laboratories. qs AC IN Connects to your power source. If this TV and any HDMI-equipped A/V equipment. Connects to your equipment's component video (YPBPR) and audio (L/R) ...
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For the best possible picture, make sure you choose (see page 46). A 300-ohm twin lead cable can enjoy high-definition programming by radio frequency interference, resulting in signal degradation. ... the CABLE/ANTENNA input using a 75-ohm coaxial cable to a high-definition cable service or a high-definition satellite service. Cable Antenna A-B RF switch A Rear of TV B CABLE/ANTENNA ~ • Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to switch between the cable and over-the-air antenna programming, as indicated below. Connecting the...
For the best possible picture, make sure you choose (see page 46). A 300-ohm twin lead cable can enjoy high-definition programming by radio frequency interference, resulting in signal degradation. ... the CABLE/ANTENNA input using a 75-ohm coaxial cable to a high-definition cable service or a high-definition satellite service. Cable Antenna A-B RF switch A Rear of TV B CABLE/ANTENNA ~ • Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to switch between the cable and over-the-air antenna programming, as indicated below. Connecting the...
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...output. (Refer to the separate Quick Setup Guide.) Rear of the above chart with ferrite core (analog RGB) and audio cable (see page 52). This affects Picture settings, Wide Mode settings, and PIP function. Supported resolutions Signal VGA Horizontal × (Pixel) 640 × 640 × 720 × SVGA 800 × ...by connecting a HD15-HD15 cable as a video timing and not PC timing. This TV can also be treated as shown below . PC Use the TV as a monitor for more than 30 seconds, the TV enters the standby mode automatically (see page 11). • If the PC is ...
...output. (Refer to the separate Quick Setup Guide.) Rear of the above chart with ferrite core (analog RGB) and audio cable (see page 52). This affects Picture settings, Wide Mode settings, and PIP function. Supported resolutions Signal VGA Horizontal × (Pixel) 640 × 640 × 720 × SVGA 800 × ...by connecting a HD15-HD15 cable as a video timing and not PC timing. This TV can also be treated as shown below . PC Use the TV as a monitor for more than 30 seconds, the TV enters the standby mode automatically (see page 11). • If the PC is ...
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...TV FUNCTION button is operating. m (fast reverse): Press to turn on page 51. x STOP: Press to light up in fast forward mode. THEATER: Press to play a program in red for a cinema-like experience and the audio will light up the remote control buttons. The picture settings... See your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for "Programming the Remote Control". Remote Control Button Description Operating the TV 1 2 3 4 DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP 5 6 THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE CC FREEZE VOL MUTING...
...TV FUNCTION button is operating. m (fast reverse): Press to turn on page 51. x STOP: Press to light up in fast forward mode. THEATER: Press to play a program in red for a cinema-like experience and the audio will light up the remote control buttons. The picture settings... See your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for "Programming the Remote Control". Remote Control Button Description Operating the TV 1 2 3 4 DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP 5 6 THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE CC FREEZE VOL MUTING...
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... instructions on using a specific menu, see pages 5 and 38). Press to stop recording. x REC STOP: Press to adjust the volume. Use with Sony Blu-ray player (BD) see chart on page 34. 9 RETURN 0 HOME Press to go back to the previous screen or exit from the Favorites ... Settings Sound Screen Channel TV qa 0-9 ENT qs qd MUTING qf VOL +/- Press ENT to open the TV Guide On Screen system. Press again or press VOL + to display 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...
... instructions on using a specific menu, see pages 5 and 38). Press to stop recording. x REC STOP: Press to adjust the volume. Use with Sony Blu-ray player (BD) see chart on page 34. 9 RETURN 0 HOME Press to go back to the previous screen or exit from the Favorites ... Settings Sound Screen Channel TV qa 0-9 ENT qs qd MUTING qf VOL +/- Press ENT to open the TV Guide On Screen system. Press again or press VOL + to display 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...
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POWER wa WIDE Press to turn on and off the TV. The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen settings (see pages 44 and 45). w; Full H Stretch This mode is not available. Changing the Wide Screen Mode for PC Timing Incoming PC signal ... 2 (Continued) 21 Changing the Wide Screen Mode 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source Standard-definition source High-definition source SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE CC FREEZE wa m Wide Zoom m Wide Zoom Normal Full Normal This mode is not available. Zoom H Stretch Zoom VOL MUTING CH JUMP REC ...
POWER wa WIDE Press to turn on and off the TV. The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen settings (see pages 44 and 45). w; Full H Stretch This mode is not available. Changing the Wide Screen Mode for PC Timing Incoming PC signal ... 2 (Continued) 21 Changing the Wide Screen Mode 4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source Standard-definition source High-definition source SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE CC FREEZE wa m Wide Zoom m Wide Zoom Normal Full Normal This mode is not available. Zoom H Stretch Zoom VOL MUTING CH JUMP REC ...
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...Press to display the list of convenient functions and menu shortcuts. 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 VOL MUTING CH JUMP REC RECPAUSE RECSTOP BD/DVD TOP MENU MENU...display a frozen image with the frozen image. Press once to fill the screen with the current program in the Picture settings. For details, see Picture settings on the current mode.) The picture modes can also be accessed in a window. Press V/v/B/b to move the small window showing current program to cycle...
...Press to display the list of convenient functions and menu shortcuts. 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 VOL MUTING CH JUMP REC RECPAUSE RECSTOP BD/DVD TOP MENU MENU...display a frozen image with the frozen image. Press once to fill the screen with the current program in the Picture settings. For details, see Picture settings on the current mode.) The picture modes can also be accessed in a window. Press V/v/B/b to move the small window showing current program to cycle...
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...not put Receiver anything near the sensor, as its function may be affected. 7 SONY Logo The Sony logo will remain lit even if the TV is turned off the logo illumination, for details). For details, see page 52. 24 Do not put anything near the sensor or the nearby general area (... 2 3 4 56 Item Description 1 Speaker Outputs the audio signal. 2 PIC OFF/ TIMER LED Lights up in orange when the timer is set , this may indicate that the TV needs servicing (see page 52 for details see page 40 (Timer) and page 52 (Picture Off). 3 STANDBY LED Lights up in green when the...
...not put Receiver anything near the sensor, as its function may be affected. 7 SONY Logo The Sony logo will remain lit even if the TV is turned off the logo illumination, for details). For details, see page 52. 24 Do not put anything near the sensor or the nearby general area (... 2 3 4 56 Item Description 1 Speaker Outputs the audio signal. 2 PIC OFF/ TIMER LED Lights up in orange when the timer is set , this may indicate that the TV needs servicing (see page 52 for details see page 40 (Timer) and page 52 (Picture Off). 3 STANDBY LED Lights up in green when the...
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...control to operate a Bluray player. Operating the TV DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV 2 FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE CC FREEZE 2 4 Auto Backlight The backlight can be set to your TV remote control. 1 Find the code that ... 3 Enter the five digit code using the green POWER button, the programming is the case, use your remote control. Function Button Sony Equipment Code Number DVD DVD Player 31033 AMP Receiver 52172 STB Digital Satellite 01639 Programming Other Equipment ~ • Any of the FUNCTION...
...control to operate a Bluray player. Operating the TV DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER DVD AMP STB TV 2 FUNCTION PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY SYNC MENU PAUSE STOP THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE CC FREEZE 2 4 Auto Backlight The backlight can be set to your TV remote control. 1 Find the code that ... 3 Enter the five digit code using the green POWER button, the programming is the case, use your remote control. Function Button Sony Equipment Code Number DVD DVD Player 31033 AMP Receiver 52172 STB Digital Satellite 01639 Programming Other Equipment ~ • Any of the FUNCTION...
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... Select to delete a photo. Delete Select to start the slideshow. Information Select to optimize picture display quality or display speed. List View Options menu Playback Method Photo Settings Sets the Slideshow play mode and photo display order. Slideshow Effect Select from Simple, Butterfly, Maze...add a photo, folder, or equipment to view the photo file highlighted. View Select to Favorites. Display Size Select to set the photo display duration. Slideshow Speed Select from Fast, Medium, or Slow to view photos in Standard or Expanded size....
... Select to delete a photo. Delete Select to start the slideshow. Information Select to optimize picture display quality or display speed. List View Options menu Playback Method Photo Settings Sets the Slideshow play mode and photo display order. Slideshow Effect Select from Simple, Butterfly, Maze...add a photo, folder, or equipment to view the photo file highlighted. View Select to Favorites. Display Size Select to set the photo display duration. Slideshow Speed Select from Fast, Medium, or Slow to view photos in Standard or Expanded size....
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Sound Adjustments Select to make adjustments to photos (see page 41 Picture Adjustments). Speakers Select to set sound to TV Speakers or Audio System. ~ • For Display Size, Playback Method, Photo Settings, Start Slideshow, Rotate and Save, Delete, Information, Add to Favorites, and Remove from a Sony connected USB equipment (not supplied) or add music to make...
Sound Adjustments Select to make adjustments to photos (see page 41 Picture Adjustments). Speakers Select to set sound to TV Speakers or Audio System. ~ • For Display Size, Playback Method, Photo Settings, Start Slideshow, Rotate and Save, Delete, Information, Add to Favorites, and Remove from a Sony connected USB equipment (not supplied) or add music to make...
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... option is not available for PC timing (HDMI or PC input) signal to store your preferred settings. Brightness Brightens or darkens the picture. Useful for Picture Mode may vary depending on the remote control to the default values. For standard picture settings. select for home use. Using TV Settings Picture Settings Picture Adjustments Picture Mode Vivid For Video Standard For enhanced...
... option is not available for PC timing (HDMI or PC input) signal to store your preferred settings. Brightness Brightens or darkens the picture. Useful for Picture Mode may vary depending on the remote control to the default values. For standard picture settings. select for home use. Using TV Settings Picture Settings Picture Adjustments Picture Mode Vivid For Video Standard For enhanced...
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.... Live Color Available when Color Space is especially effective for Contrast Enhancer) dark picture scenes. White Balance Adjusts the color temperature in detail. ~ • Picture settings for standard use . Use this setting when the High and Standard settings result in the following Picture Modes: Standard, Cinema, Custom, Photo-Standard, Photo-Original, and PhotoCustom. Black Corrector Enhances...
.... Live Color Available when Color Space is especially effective for Contrast Enhancer) dark picture scenes. White Balance Adjusts the color temperature in detail. ~ • Picture settings for standard use . Use this setting when the High and Standard settings result in the following Picture Modes: Standard, Cinema, Custom, Photo-Standard, Photo-Original, and PhotoCustom. Black Corrector Enhances...
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... a greater sense of a news announcer is set the picture settings for video or still image content when Sony optional equipment that supports Video-A mode is connected to set the picture settings for photos. ~ • Game Mode and... Video/Photo Optimizer features are watching a sports program, you desire. Selecting Off will automatically set separately for each external input (except PC IN). Volume Offset Adjusts the volume level of the current input (TV...
... a greater sense of a news announcer is set the picture settings for video or still image content when Sony optional equipment that supports Video-A mode is connected to set the picture settings for photos. ~ • Game Mode and... Video/Photo Optimizer features are watching a sports program, you desire. Selecting Off will automatically set separately for each external input (except PC IN). Volume Offset Adjusts the volume level of the current input (TV...
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...Saving Reduces the power consumption by this Lock feature and allow picture adjustments, select Unlock. The STANDBY LED on page 56. ~ • Favorite channel list will be cleared each time you run the Initial Setup. 52 This also enhances the black level. To disable this Initial ...the instructions on the front panel or select Off to illuminate the SONY logo on the screen. 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 ...
...Saving Reduces the power consumption by this Lock feature and allow picture adjustments, select Unlock. The STANDBY LED on page 56. ~ • Favorite channel list will be cleared each time you run the Initial Setup. 52 This also enhances the black level. To disable this Initial ...the instructions on the front panel or select Off to illuminate the SONY logo on the screen. 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 ...
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... DLNA Certified™ Photo Media Player is set to Fixed in the Picture settings (see page 44). Check your server may be connected properly. Condition Explanation/Solution No color / Dark picture / Color • Press PICTURE to select the desired Picture Mode (see page 52). Blurry picture / Poor color • Transporting the TV from other connecting cords. • To avoid...
... DLNA Certified™ Photo Media Player is set to Fixed in the Picture settings (see page 44). Check your server may be connected properly. Condition Explanation/Solution No color / Dark picture / Color • Press PICTURE to select the desired Picture Mode (see page 52). Blurry picture / Poor color • Transporting the TV from other connecting cords. • To avoid...