© 2008 Sony Corporation
LCD Digital Color TV
4-113-760-11(1)
KDL-40XBR6
KDL-46XBR6
KDL-52XBR6
Operating Instructions
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CAUTION
To prevent electric shock and blade exposure,
do not use this polarized AC plug with an
extension cord, receptacle or other outlet
unless the blades can be fully inserted.
s Operate the TV only on 120 V AC.
NOTIFICATION
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
s Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
s Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
s Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
s Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
For Customers in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
CAUTION
Use the following Sony TVs only with the
following WALL-MOUNT BRACKET or
TV-stand.
Use with other WALL-MOUNT BRACKETS
or TV stands may cause instability and
possibly result in injury.
To Customers
Sufficient expertise is required for installing
the specified TV. Be sure to subcontract the
installation to a Sony dealer or licensed
contractor and pay adequate attention to safety
during the installation.
Note
This television includes a QAM demodulator
which should allow you to receive
unscrambled digital cable television
programming via subscription service to a
cable service provider. Availability of digital
cable television programming in your area
depends on the type of programming and signal
provided by your cable service provider.
Licensing Information
Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing,
LLC.
Fergason Patent Properties, LLC:
U.S. Patent No. 5,717,422
U.S. Patent No. 6,816,141
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
In the United States, TV Guide and other
related marks are registered marks of
Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or
one of its affiliates. In Canada, TV Guide is a
registered mark of Transcontinental Inc., and is
used under license by Gemstar-TV Guide
International, Inc.
The TV Guide On Screen system is
manufactured under license from Gemstar-TV
Guide International, Inc. and/or one of its
affiliates.
The TV Guide On Screen system is protected
by one or more of the following United States
patents 4,908,713; 6,498,895; 6,850,693;
6,396,546; 5,940,073; 6,239,794 to
Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or
its subsidiaries.
Gemstar-TV Guide International Inc. and/or its
related affiliates are not in any way liable for
the accuracy or availability of the program
schedule information or other data in the TV
Guide On Screen system and cannot guarantee
service availability in your area. In no event
shall Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc.
and/or its related affiliates be liable for any
damages in connection with the accuracy or
availability of the program schedule
information or other data in the TV Guide On
Screen system.
Blu-ray Disc is a trademark.
“BRAVIA” and , S-Force,
Motionflow, BRAVIA Sync, , DMe
x
,
MICRO VAULT, and “x.v. Color” are
trademarks or registered marks of Sony
Corporation.
“XrossMediaBar” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation. “XMB” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation and Sony Computer
Entertainment Inc.
“PLAYSTATION” is a registered trademark
and “PS3” is a trademark of Sony Computer
Entertainment Inc.
Adobe is a registered trademark or a trademark
of Adobe Systems Incorporated in United
States and/or other countries.
DLNA
®
, the DLNA Logo and DLNA
CERTIFIED™ are trademarks, service marks,
or certification marks of the Digital Living
Network Alliance.
For Customers in the United
States
Lamp in this product contains
mercury. Disposal of these
materials may be regulated due
to environmental considerations.
For disposal or recycling
information, please contact your
local authorities or the
Electronic Industries Alliance
(www.eiae.org).
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located
at the rear of the TV. Record these
numbers in the spaces provided below.
Refer to them whenever you call upon
your Sony dealer regarding this TV.
Model Name
Serial No.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model: KDL-40XBR6/KDL-46XBR6/
KDL-52XBR6
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,
San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone Number: 858-942-2230
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Pursuant to FCC regulations, you are
cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could
void your authority to operate this
equipment.
Sony TV Model No.
KDL-
40XBR6
KDL-
46XBR6
KDL-
52XBR6
Sony
Wall-Mount
Bracket
Model No.
SU-WL500
Sony TV
Stand
Model No.
WS-S10LS
SU-FL71M –
Quick Setup Guide (separate volume)
Provides a variety of optional equipment
connection diagrams.
Customer Support
United States
http://www.sony.com/tvsupport
Canada
http://www.sony.ca/support
On-line Registration
United States
http://productregistration.sony.com
Canada
http://www.sonystyle.ca/registration
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Contents
Welcome to the World of BRAVIA®
The Four Steps to a Full HD Experience: Set,
Sound, Source, and Setup............................4
Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio.......................4
TV Home Menu: XMB
™
(XrossMediaBar)..........5
Getting Started
1. Installing the TV...............................................6
Carrying the TV ..............................................6
Preparation for Table-Top Stand ....................6
Preparation for Wall-Mount Bracket ...............7
When Installing the TV Against a Wall or
Enclosed Area.............................................7
Bundling the Connecting Cables ....................8
Securing the TV..............................................9
2. Locating Inputs and Outputs .......................10
3. Connecting the TV.........................................12
Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna
System ......................................................12
Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna
System ......................................................12
HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box....................12
PC.................................................................14
Other Equipment ..........................................15
4. Setting Up the Channel List –
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 ...........................................................24
Programming the Remote Control...................25
Programming Other Equipment....................25
Auto Backlight...............................................25
Backlight Time Out .......................................25
Reset the Remote Control............................25
Manufacturer’s Code List .................................26
Sony Equipment Codes................................26
Other Manufacturer Equipment Codes.........26
Using Other Equipment with Your Remote
Control..........................................................27
Exploring Fun Features
Favorites ............................................................28
Displaying Favorites .....................................28
Navigating Favorites.....................................28
Adding to Favorites.......................................28
Removing from Favorites .............................28
Background TV..................................................29
Navigating Background TV...........................29
DLNA Certified™ Photo Media Player.............29
Enjoying Photos and Music through
USB Port.......................................................29
Using USB Equipment..................................29
Removing USB Equipment...........................29
USB Equipment Functionality.......................29
Photo ..................................................................30
Accessing Photos.........................................30
Navigating through Photo.............................30
Photo Options...............................................31
Music ..................................................................32
Accessing Music...........................................32
Navigating through Music.............................33
Music Options...............................................33
How to Use TV Guide On Screen .....................34
Using BRAVIA Sync with Control for HDMI ....36
Using DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter.............36
Using P&P and PIP Features............................37
To Enter P&P and PIP..................................37
To Change Inputs or Channels ....................37
To Exit from P&P and PIP ............................37
Using TV Settings
Media Category Icons .......................................38
Adjusting TV Settings .............................38
Viewing Photos .......................................38
Listening to Music ...................................38
Watching TV ...........................................38
Accessing External Inputs ......................38
Navigating through TV Home Menu
on XMB
™
......................................................39
TV Settings Descriptions..................................40
Product Support......................................40
Clock/Timers Settings.............................40
Picture Settings ......................................41
Sound Settings .......................................43
Screen Settings ......................................44
Channel Settings ....................................46
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
CC
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Welcome to the World of BRAVIA
®
The Four Steps to a Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup
Along with your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a
source of HD programming and proper setup connections. This manual explains basic setup
connections (see page 12). The Quick Setup Guide, enclosed separately, illustrates how to
connect other optional equipment.
Thank you for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA
®
high-definition television. The quality of the image you
see on your
BRAVIA
TV is only as good as the quality of the signal it receives. To experience the
stunning detail of your new
BRAVIA
TV, you need access to HD programming. Your
BRAVIA
TV
can receive and display HD programming from:
• Over-the-air broadcasting via HD-quality antenna
• HD cable subscription
• HD satellite subscription
• Blu-ray Disc™ player or other HD compatible external equipment
Contact your cable or satellite provider for information on upgrading to HD programming.
To learn more about HDTV, visit:
U.S.A. http://www.sony.com/HDTV
Canada http://www.sonystyle.ca/hd
Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio
You can enjoy crisp, clear images, smooth movement and high-impact visuals from 1080 HD
signals. When you compare a high-definition signal to a standard analog signal, you will notice
a big difference.
High-definition and standard-definition signals are transmitted with different aspect ratios (the
width-to-height ratio of the image). HDTV uses a wider screen than conventional standard-
definition TV.
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• You can use the Wide Mode function of the TV to adjust the 4:3 image to fit the entire screen (see pages 21, 44
and 45).
16:9 (high-definition) source
Most HDTV signals use a wide screen aspect rati
o
of 16:9. The 16:9 fills your BRAVIA screen,
maintaining a crisp, clear, vivid picture.
4:3 (standard-definition) source
Most standard-definition signals use a boxy 4:3
aspect ratio. When a 4:3 image is displayed on an
HDTV, you will see black bars on the sides. The
picture quality may not be as sharp as with HD
sources.
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TV Home Menu: XMB
™
(XrossMediaBar)
The XMB
™
is an easy way to access the TV settings for customizing, making adjustments,
viewing the available TV channels, photo and music files, and selecting connected equipment.
Press the HOME button on your remote control to display the XMB
™
.
From the horizontal Media Category Bar you can control:
• Settings: adjust timer, picture, sound, screen and other options (see page 40 for
customization options).
• Photo: view photo files via USB or compatible DLNA Certified™ equipment (see page
30).
• Music: listen to music files via USB or add music to a slideshow (see page 32).
• TV Channels: access TV Guide On Screen™ and available channels.
• External Inputs: select cable, satellite, VCR, DVD players or other optional equipment
can also be selected from the vertical Category Object Bar from the External Inputs.
Your BRAVIA TV is Energy Star Compliant. It meets strict energy efficiency
guidelines set by the EPA and US Department of Energy. ENERGY STAR is a
joint program of these government agencies, designed to promote energy
efficient products and practices.
• When the TV is initially set up, it is designed to stay within the Energy Star guidelines.
• Changes to certain features, settings, and functionalities of this TV (i.e. TV guide, Picture/
Sound, Light Sensor, Power Savings) can slightly change the power consumption.
Depending upon such changed settings, the power consumption may increase which
possibly could exceed the limits required for the Energy Star qualification.
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•
This manual is for the 40, 46 and 52 inch
BRAVIA
KDL-XBR6 series models with screen size measured diagonally.
DISPLAY
DVD AMP STB TV
PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT
THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE
CC FREEZE
LIGHT POWER
TV POWER
SYNC MENU PAUSE
PLAY
FUNCTION
STOP
Product Support
Clock/Timers
Sound
Screen
Channel
Settings
TV
Category Object Bar
Media
Category
Bar
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Getting Started
1. Installing the TV
This TV can be mounted on a wall using a Wall-
Mount Bracket or placed on a TV stand (each sold
separately). This section will explain:
• How to carry the TV
• Preparation for a Table-Top stand
• Preparation for a Wall-Mount Bracket
• Installation against a wall or enclosed area
• Bundling the connecting cables
• Securing the TV
Be sure to follow these guidelines to protect your
property and avoid causing serious injury.
• Before carrying the TV, disconnect all cables.
• Carrying the large size TV requires two or more
people.
• When carrying the TV, place your hand as
illustrated and hold it securely. Do not subject the
TV to shocks, vibration, or excessive force.
• Lift the TV by placing your palm directly
underneath the panel but do not put stress on the
LCD panel.
• Do not lift the TV from the bottom center.
Follow the assembling steps required to place on a
TV stand (except model, KDL-52XBR6).
1 Remove the Table-Top Stand and screws from
the carton. The screws can be found in the
accessory bag.
For product protection and safety reasons,
Sony strongly recommends that you use the
screws provided with the TV.
2 Place the Table-Top Stand on a level and
stable surface.
3 Gently slide the TV unit onto the neck of the
Table-Top Stand and align the screw holes.
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• Do not put stress on the LCD panel or the frame
around the screen.
• Be careful to not pinch your hands or the AC power
cord when you install the TV unit to the Table-Top
Stand.
Carrying the TV
Preparation for Table-Top Stand
TV Unit
Table-Top Stand
Screws
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Getting Started
4 Use the supplied screws to attach the TV unit
to the Table-Top Stand (refer to the “Attaching
the Table-Top Stand” flyer).
All models are ready to be mounted on a wall.
• For product protection and safety reasons,
Sony strongly recommends that you use the
Wall-Mount Bracket model designed for your
TV and the wall-mounting of your TV should
be performed by a Sony dealer or licensed
contractor.
• Sufficient expertise is required in installing this
TV, especially to determine the strength of the
wall for withstanding the TV’s weight.
• Be sure to use the screws supplied with the Wall-
Mount Bracket when attaching the mounting
hooks to the TV set.
The supplied M6 screws are designed so that they
are 8 mm to 12 mm in length when measured
from the attaching surface of the mounting hook.
The diameter and length of the screws differ
depending on the Wall-Mount Bracket model.
Use of screws other than those supplied may
result in internal damage to the TV set or cause it
to fall, etc.
• Be sure to store the unused screws and Table-Top
Stand in a safe place until you are ready to attach
the Table-Top Stand. Keep the screws away from
small children.
For details on how to use the Wall-Mount Bracket
compatible with your model, visit
www.sony.com/accessories
Or call 1-800-488-7669 (for United States)
1-877-899-7669 (for Canada)
Make sure that your TV has adequate air
circulation. Allow enough space around the TV as
shown below. Avoid operating the TV at
temperatures below 41 °F (5 °C).
~
• Inadequate air circulation can lead to overheating of
the TV and may cause damage to 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 down from the
ceiling or cover the windows that face the
screen with opaque drapery.
• Install the TV in a room where the floor and
walls are not of a reflective material.
Preparation for Wall-Mount Bracket
AC IN
If an electric
screwdriver is used, set
the torque to tighten at
approximately 1.5 N·m,
15 Kgf·cm.
8-12 mm
M6 screw (supplied with the Wall-Mount
Bracket)
Mounting Hook
Rear of the TV set
When Installing the TV Against a Wall
or Enclosed Area
(30 cm)
11
7
/
8
inches
(6 cm)
inches
4 inches
(10 cm)
4 inches
(10 cm)
2
3
/
8
Leave at least this much space around the set.
Installed with stand
inches
11
7
/
8
4 inches
(10 cm)
4 inches
(10 cm)
4 inches (10 cm)
(30 cm)
Installed on the wall
Leave at least
this much space
around the set.
Never install the TV set as follows:
Air circulation is blocked.
Air circulation is blocked.
Wall
Wall
(Continued)
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• When moving the TV from a cold area to a
warm area, a sudden room temperature change
may cause the TV’s picture to blur or show
poor color due to moisture condensation.
Should this occur, please wait a few hours to
allow the moisture to evaporate before
powering on the TV.
You can bundle the connecting cables as illustrated
below.
Bundling the Connecting Cables
A
C
IN
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• Do not bundle the AC
power cord with other
connecting cables.
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Getting Started
Sony strongly recommends taking
measures to prevent the TV from toppling
over. Unsecured TVs may topple and
result in property damage, serious bodily
injury or even death.
Prevent the TV from Toppling Over
s Secure the TV to a wall and/or stand.
s Do not allow children to play or climb on
furniture and TV sets.
s Avoid placing or hanging items on the TV.
s Never install the TV on:
• slippery, unstable and/or uneven surfaces.
• furniture that can easily be used as steps,
such as a chest of drawers.
s Install the TV where it cannot be pulled,
pushed, or knocked over.
s Route all AC power cords and connecting
cables so that they are not accessible to
curious children.
Use a Sony TV Stand
Use a Sony specified TV stand (see page 2) and
follow the instruction manual provided with the
Sony TV stand.
If a Sony specified TV stand is not used, consider
the following recommended measures.
Recommended Measures to Secure the TV
Secure the Stand for the TV
Make sure the TV stand can adequately support
the weight of the TV. Use two angle braces (not
supplied) to secure the stand.
For each angle brace use the appropriate hardware
to:
• attach one side of the angle brace to the wall stud.
• attach the other side to the TV stand.
Secure the TV to the Stand
Use the optional hardware listed below (not
supplied):
•M6 × 10-12 mm anchor bolt (screwed into the
TV’s Table-Top Stand)
• A screw or similar (attach it to the TV stand)
• Rope or chain (strong enough to support the
weight of the TV). Make sure that there is no
excess slack in the rope or chain.
An alternative way to secure the TV is with an
optional Sony Support Belt Kit.
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Contact Sony Customer Support to purchase the optional
Support Belt Kit by providing your TV model name.
• For United States call: 1-800-488-7669 or visit:
www.sony.com/accessories
• For Canada call: 1-877-899-7669
Anchor the TV to the Wall
Use the hardware listed below (not supplied):
•Two M6 × 10-12 mm anchor bolts (screw into
the top-most wall-mount holes located on the
rear of the TV)
• Rope or chain (attach to one M6 anchor bolt)
• Wall-anchor (attach to the wall stud) strong
enough to support the weight of the TV (pass
the rope through the wall-anchor, then attach
to the other M6 anchor bolt)
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• Securing the TV to the stand without securing it and
the stand to the wall provides minimum protection
against the TV toppling over. For further protection,
follow all three measures recommended above.
Securing the TV
Stand
Angle brace
Anchor bolt
Screw
Screw hole
on the Table-
Top Stand
Rope or
chain
Anchor bolts
Wall-mount
holes
Wall-
anchor
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2. Locating Inputs and Outputs
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• This TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of 1,920 dots × 1,080 lines.
• An HDMI or Component video (YP
BPR) connection is required to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p video
formats. 1080/24p is available only with HDMI connection.
VIDEO
L
(MONO)
AU DI O
R
VIDEO IN
IN
2
2
CABLE/ANTENNA
DMPOR T
DMe /
x
SER VICE
LAN
(10/100)
4
1 3 1
3
2
IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO
L
(MONO)
A UDIO
R
S VIDEO
COMPONENT IN
L
R
RGB
PC IN
AU DIO OU T
(V AR/FIX)
(1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i )
1
AU D I O
L
R
AU DI O AU D I O
AU D I O R L
P
B
P
R
Y
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUT
(OPTICAL)
AC IN
Rear of TV
1
2
8
9
4
3
5
6
7
4
Side Panel
0
qa
1
qs
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Getting Started
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Item Description
1 VIDEO IN 1
S VIDEO
VIDEO IN 2/3
VIDEO/L(MONO)-
AUDIO-R
Connects to the S VIDEO output jack of video equipment. If both composite video and
S VIDEO are connected, S VIDEO signal has priority.
Connects to the composite video and audio output jacks on your A/V equipment.
~
• If you have mono equipment, connect its audio output jack to the TV’s L (MONO)
audio input jack.
2 COMPONENT IN
1/2 (1080p/1080i/
720p/480p/480i)/
L-AUDIO-R
Connects to your equipment’s component video (YP
BPR) and audio (L/R) jacks.
3 PC IN
(RGB/AUDIO)
Connects to a personal computer’s video and audio output connector (see page 14). Can
also be connected to other analog RGB equipment. See “PC Input Signal Reference
Chart” on page 14 for the signals that can be displayed.
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• For some Apple Macintosh computers, it may be necessary to use an adapter (not
supplied). If this is the case, connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the
HD15-HD15 cable.
• If the picture is noisy, flickering or not clear, adjust Phase and Pitch of Screen
settings on page 45.
4 HDMI IN 1/2/3
HDMI IN 4
R-AUDIO-L
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital
audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped A/V equipment. HDMI
supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus digital audio.
If the equipment has a DVI jack and not an HDMI jack, connect the DVI jack to the
HDMI IN 4 (with DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter) jack, and connect the audio jack to the
AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of HDMI IN 4.
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• Be sure to use only an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo.
• When connecting a DVI-equipped PC to an HDMI jack, also connect an Audio cable
between the PC and R-AUDIO-L jack.
5 LAN (10/100) Connects to a Local Area Network using an Ethernet cable. You can use this connection
to connect to a network, receive software updates and enjoy photos from the Internet (see
page 30).
6 DMe
x
/
SERVICE
This USB port is for service only unless you are connecting the optional BRAVIA
external module (DMe
x
).
7 DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT (OPTICAL)
Connects to the optical audio input of your digital audio equipment that is PCM/Dolby*
Digital compatible.
8 AUDIO OUT
(VAR/FIX)
Connects to the left and right audio input jacks of your analog audio equipment. You can
use these outputs to listen to your TV’s audio through your stereo system.
9 DMPORT Connects to devices via a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT interface (not supplied) and displays
photos or plays videos and music directly onto the TV from some DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT equipment. Some devices can be controlled with the TV’s remote control (see
page 25).
0 CABLE/
ANTENNA
RF input that connects to your cable or VHF/UHF antenna.
qa USB Connects to USB equipment to access photo files and music files (see page 29).
qs AC IN Connects to your power source. Connect the supplied power cord to AC IN and the
nearest wall outlet.
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3. Connecting the TV
You can enjoy high-definition and standard-
definition digital programming (if available in
your area) along with standard-definition analog
programming.
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• This TV is capable of receiving unscrambled digital
programming for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and
external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC).
• It is strongly recommended that you connect the
CABLE/ANTENNA input using a 75-ohm coaxial
cable to receive optimum picture quality. A 300-ohm
twin lead cable can be easily affected by radio
frequency interference, resulting in signal degradation.
Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only)
Use an optional A-B RF switch (not supplied) to
switch between the cable and over-the-air antenna
programming, as indicated below.
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• Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to Cable or
Antenna in the Channel settings for the type of
input signal you choose (see page 46).
You can enjoy high-definition programming by
subscribing to a high-definition cable service or a
high-definition satellite service. For the best
possible picture, make sure you connect this
equipment to your TV via the HDMI or
component video (with audio) input on the back of
your TV.
Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna
System
Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna
System
75-ohm coaxial
cable
Rear of TV
CABLE/ANTENNA
B
A
Cable
Antenna
A-B RF switch
Rear of TV
CABLE/ANTENNA
HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box
4
1 3 1
3
2
IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO
L
(MONO)
AUDIO
R
S VIDEO
COMPONENT IN
L
R
RGB
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUT
(OPTICAL)
PC IN
AUDIO OUT
(VAR/FIX)
(1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i)
1
AUDIO
L
R
AU DIOAU DIO
AU DIO
RL
P
B
P
R
Y
HD cable box/
HD satellite box
Rear of TV
HDMI cable
Shown with HDMI Connection
CATV/Satellite
antenna cable
13
Getting Started
Shown with DVI Connection
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• If the equipment has a DVI jack and not an HDMI jack, connect the DVI jack to the HDMI IN 4 (with DVI-to-HDMI
cable or adapter) jack and connect the audio jack to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of HDMI IN 4. For details, see
page 11.
4
1 3 1
3
2
IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO
L
(MONO)
AUDIO
R
S VIDEO
COMPONENT IN
L
R
RGB
PC IN
AUDIO OUT
(VAR/FIX)
(1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i)
1
AUDIO
L
R
AU DIOAU DIO
AU DIO
RL
P
B
P
R
Y
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUT
(OPTICAL)
AUDIO-L (white)
AUDIO-R (red)
Audio cable
DVI-to-HDMI
cable
HD cable box/
HD satellite box
CATV/Satellite
antenna cable
Rear of TV
4
1 3 1
3
2
IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO
L
(MONO)
AUDIO
R
S VIDEO
COMPONENT IN
L
R
RGB
PC IN
AUDIO OUT
(VAR/FIX)
(1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i)
1
AUDIO
L
R
AU DIOAU DIO
AU DIO
RL
P
B
P
R
Y
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUT
(OPTICAL)
Component video cable
Rear of TV
CATV/Satellite
antenna cable
P
B (blue)
AUDIO-L (white)
AUDIO-R (red)
HD cable box/
HD satellite box
Y (green)
P
R (red)
Audio cable
Shown with Component Connection
(Continued)
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Use the TV as a monitor for your PC by connecting a HD15-HD15 cable as shown below. This TV can
also be connected to a PC with a DVI or HDMI output. (Refer to the separate Quick Setup Guide.)
~
• Connect the PC IN jack to the PC using an HD15-
HD15 cable with ferrite core (analog RGB) and audio
cable (see page 11).
• If the PC is connected to the TV and no signal has been
input from the PC for more than 30 seconds, the TV
enters the standby mode automatically (see page 52).
PC Input Signal Reference Chart
After connecting the PC to the TV, set the output signal from the PC according to the supported resolutions
and timings indicated below.
~
• This TV’s PC input does not support Sync on Green or
Composite Sync.
• This TV’s PC VGA input does not support interlaced
signals.
• Your PC must support one of the above PC input
signals to display on the television.
• For the best picture quality, it is recommended to use
the signals (boldfaced) in the above chart with a 60 Hz
vertical frequency. In plug and play, signals with a 60
Hz vertical frequency will be detected automatically.
(PC reboot may be necessary.)
* The 1080p timing when applied to the HDMI input will
be treated as a video timing and not PC timing. This
affects
Picture
settings,
Wide Mode
settings, and
PIP
function. To view PC content set
Picture Mode
to
Custom
,
Wide Mode
to
Full
, and
Display Area
to
Full Pixel
.
PC
4
1 3 1
3
2
IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO
L
(MONO)
AUDIO
R
S VIDEO
COMPONENT IN
L
R
PC IN
AUDIO OUT
(VAR/FIX)
(1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i)
1
AU DIO
L
R
AU DIO
AU DIO
RL
AUDIO
RGB
P
B
P
R
Y
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUT
(OPTICAL)
HD15-HD15
cable (analog
RGB)
Audio cable (stereo mini plugs)
Rear of TV
Supported resolutions
Horizontal
frequency (kHz)
Vertical
frequency (Hz)
Standard
Signal Horizontal
(Pixel)
× Vertical
(Line)
VGA 640
×
480 31.5 60 VGA
640
×
480 37.5 75 VESA
720
×
400 31.5 70 VGA-T
SVGA
800
×
600 37.9 60 VESA Guidelines
800
×
600 46.9 75 VESA
XGA
1,024
×
768 48.4 60 VESA Guidelines
1,024
×
768 56.5 70 VESA
1,024
×
768 60.0 75 VESA
WXGA
1,280
×
768 47.4 60 VESA
1,280
×
768 47.8 60 VESA
1,280
×
768 60.3 75
1,360
×
768 47.7 60 VESA
SXGA
1,280
×
1,024 64.0 60 VESA
HDTV
1,920
×
1,080 67.5 60 CEA-861*
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Getting Started
~
• Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting other equipment to your TV.
Other Equipment
VIDEO
L
(MONO)
AU DI O
R
VIDEO IN
IN
2
2
4
1 3 1
3
2
IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO
L
(MONO)
A UDIO
R
S VIDEO
COMPONENT IN
L
R
RGB
PC IN
AU DIO OUT
(V AR/FIX)
(1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i)
1
AU DI O
L
R
AU DI O AU DI O
AU DI O R L
CABLE/ANTENNA
DMPOR T
DMe /
x
SERVICE
LAN
(10/100)
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUT
(OPTICAL)
P
B
P
R
Y
DVD
player
Personal
computer
Digital
satellite
receiver
CABLE/
ANTENNA
Digital audio
equipment
(A/V Receiver/
Home Theater)
Analog audio
equipment
(A/V Receiver/
Home Theater)
Digital
recorder
VCR
Camcorder
Blu-ray
Disc player/
“PS3”
Game
system
Digital
cable
box
Rear of TV
Audio
system
DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter
for portable
player
LAN connection
USB
drive
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4. Setting Up the Channel List
– Initial Setup
The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn
on the TV for the first time.
1 Complete your cable connections (refer to the
preceding pages and the Quick Setup Guide
provided separately) before proceeding with
the Initial Setup.
2 Use the remote control to navigate through the
Initial Setup:
3 Follow the help text provided on the screen to
run Auto Program. Auto Program will
scan for available channels from the signal
source directly connected to the TV’s
CABLE/ANTENNA input.
If you receive channels from a cable box or
satellite receiver without using the CABLE/
ANTENNA input (e.g. using HDMI or
component input), skip Auto Program.
~
• If you select Skip, you will be asked to disable
Channel Tuning Keys to avoid accidental input
change while using an external input; see page 50 for
details.
• If the language that you have selected in the
Language setting is available from the broadcaster as
an Alternate Audio language, your TV will
automatically switch to the matching language with
the Alternate Audio feature. The Alternate Audio
option may be accessed by pressing OPTIONS on the
remote control when an alternate audio stream is
available from the broadcaster. Alternate Audio is
only available for digital programs (see page 44).
4 Set the date and time.
Begin your TV Guide On Screen
Setup
When the Initial Setup is completed, the TV will
display this screen and prompt you to set up the
electronic program guide. Follow the on screen
instructions using your remote control.
Next, you will see a confirmation screen with
instructions on how to acquire the TV Guide On
Screen service.
• The service is free of charge.
• Your TV acquires program listing information
while your TV is turned off.
• Allow 24 hours (some areas may take longer)
for the TV to fully receive the program listing
information.
• Once the program information is obtained by
the TV, you will be able to view a guide of up
to two days of TV programming. See page 34
on how to use the TV Guide On Screen.
s To Display TV Guide On Screen
Press GUIDE.
V/v button:
Allows you to highlight options
where applicable.
button:
Allows you to select the
highlighted option and advance
to the next screen.
B button:
Allows you to move back to the
previous screen.
b button:
Allows you to move to the next
screen.
Step 1 of 6
Initial Setup
Please select a language. Language settings will apply to
on screen display as well as default audio for digital
channels. Highlight a choice and press to continue.
English
Español
Français
CEC CC FREEZE
Step 6 of 6
Initial Setup
Initial Setup is complete.
This TV features an electronic program guide.
Select to begin the TV Guide setup.
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Getting Started
s To Run Initial Setup Again or Auto
Program at a Later Time
Select the Initial Setup feature from the XMB
™
or perform the steps described in the Initial
Setup section on page 52. To run Auto
Program, see page 46.
s To Add Digital Channels
Use the Add Digital Channels feature as
described on page 46. (Useful for antenna
installations.)
~
• If you accidentally turn off the TV during the Initial
Setup process, the Initial Setup will restart from the
beginning when the TV is turned back on.
• Auto Program may be canceled while the channels
are being scanned. Press RETURN first, then press
either B/b on the remote control. Select Yes to cancel
or No to resume Auto Program.
HDMI Settings
General Setup
Initial Setup
Settings
TV
18
Operating the TV
Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control
Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching
e and E on the batteries to the diagram inside the
battery compartment of the remote control.
When Using the Remote Control
TV Controls
Push to
open
Follow the guidelines below
• Point your remote control directly at the IR sensor
located on your TV.
• Make sure that no objects are blocking the path between
the remote control and the IR sensor on your TV.
• Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your remote
control; try turning off the fluorescent lamps.
• If you are having problems with the remote control,
reinsert or replace your batteries and make sure that they
are correctly inserted.
The buttons located on the side of the TV operate the same as
the corresponding buttons on the remote control.
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Operating the TV
Remote Control Button Description
Button Description
1 DISPLAY Press once to display the banner with channel/program
information you are watching. The banner will time out in
about 10 seconds or press again to exit. You can select the
banner size based on the amount of information. See Info
Banner on page 51.
2 LIGHT Press to light up the remote control buttons. The
FUNCTION button indicator light will light up in red for
the device mode the remote control is operating and other
buttons will light up in blue (see page 25).
3 FUNCTION
Buttons
The FUNCTION button indicator lights up momentarily
when pressed to show which external equipment the remote
control is operating. These buttons can be programmed to
operate external equipment. You must first press one of
these FUNCTION buttons to operate the corresponding
equipment. See page 25 for “Programming the Remote Control”.
4 Equipment
Control/
BRAVIA
Sync
The buttons listed below can operate video equipment
programmed to the
DVD
,
AMP
, or
STB FUNCTION
buttons of the remote control. When the
TV FUNCTION
button is selected, the buttons can also be used to control the
connected equipment with the
Control for HDMI
function
(not available on all
Control for HDMI
equipment).
. PREV: Press to replay the current program from the
previous chapter mark (if any) or from the beginning of the
live TV cache.
REPLAY: Press to replay the current program for a set
period of time.
ADVANCE: Press to advance forward a set period of
time when playing back a recorded program.
> NEXT: Press to advance forward to the next chapter
mark (if any) or to live TV when playing back a recorded
program.
m (fast reverse): Press to play a program in fast rewind
mode.
N PLAY: Press to play a program at a normal speed.
M (fast forward): Press to play a program in fast
forward mode.
X PAUSE: Press to pause playback.
x STOP: Press to stop playback.
SYNC MENU: Press once to display the Sync’d HDMI
Devices (while a Control for HDMI device is not
selected). Select the HDMI device and then press SYNC
MENU to display the menu of connected equipment (not
available on all Control for HDMI equipment).
THEATER: Press to turn on and off the Theater Mode.
The picture settings will be set for a cinema-like experience
and the audio will be switched to the audio output of the
attached speakers of your BRAVIA Sync audio system.
Your BRAVIA Sync audio system must be connected by an
HDMI connection to your TV (see page 36 for details).
5 SOUND
Press to cycle through different sound settings:
Dynamic
,
Standard
,
Clear Voice
. The sound modes can also be
accessed in the
Sound
settings. For details, see
Sound
settings on page 43.
6 DMe
x
Press to access features in the optional BRAVIA external
module (e.g. DMX-NV1). See your dealer or
www.sony.com/bravia for more information. The module
may not be available in all regions.
DISPLAY
VOL CH
MUTING
REC
REC PAUSE REC STOP
F2 F1
MENU TOP MENU
BD/DVD
JUMP
DVD AMP STB TV
PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT
THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE
CC FREEZE
LIGHT POWER
TV POWER
SYNC MENU PAUSE
PLAY
FUNCTION
STOP
1
2
3
4
5
6
~
•The 5, PLAY and CH+ buttons
have a tactile dot. Use them as a
reference when operating the TV.
(Continued)
20
7 FAVORITES Press once to display the Favorites menu. Press again to
exit from the Favorites menu. See page 28 for detailed
information.
8 GUIDE Press to open the TV Guide On Screen system. Press again
to exit the Guide. For instructions on using a specific menu,
see “How to Use TV Guide On Screen” on page 34.
9 RETURN Press to go back to the previous screen or exit from the
screen when displaying menu items and settings.
0 HOME Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB
™
to access the
TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings, Photo,
Music, TV channels and External Inputs list (see pages
5 and 38).
qa 0-9 ENT Press 0-9 to select a channel; the channel changes after two
seconds. Press ENT to change channels immediately.
qs Use with 0-9 and ENT to select digital channels.
For example, to enter 2.1, press , , and ENT.
qd MUTING Press to mute the sound. Press again or press VOL + to
restore the sound.
qf VOL +/– Press to adjust the volume.
qg DVR/VCR
Record
Buttons
z REC: Press to record. Pressing this button alone starts
the recording process.
X REC PAUSE: Press to pause recording.
x REC STOP: Press to stop recording.
qh BD/DVD
TOP MENU
Press to display the top menu of the BD/DVD disc.
qj BD/DVD
MENU
Press to display the BD/DVD disc menu.
~
• For more information, refer to the operating manual of the
connected equipment.
qk
Red, Green,
Blue, Yellow
To use with Sony Blu-ray player (BD) see chart on page 26.
Button Description
Product Support
Clock/Timers
Sound
Screen
Channel
TV
Sound
Settings
2
1
DISPLAY
VOL CH
MUTING
REC
REC PAUSE REC STOP
F2 F1
MENU TOP MENU
BD/DVD
JUMP
DVD AMP STB TV
PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT
THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE
CC FREEZE
LIGHT POWER
TV POWER
SYNC MENU PAUSE
PLAY
FUNCTION
STOP
7
8
9
0
qa
qs
qd
qf
qg
qh
qj
qk
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Operating the TV
ql TV POWER Press to turn on and off the TV.
w; POWER Press to turn on and off the external equipment selected by
FUNCTION buttons.
wa WIDE Press repeatedly to cycle through the available Wide
Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, H Stretch,
Zoom. The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in
the Screen settings (see pages 44 and 45).
Changing the Wide Screen Mode
~
• Normal is available with 480i or 480p sources only.
• H Stretch is only available with 720p, 1080i, 1080p and
1080/24p sources.
Changing the Wide Screen Mode for PC
Timing
Button Description
DISPLAY
VOL CH
MUTING
REC
REC PAUSE REC STOP
F2 F1
MENU TOP MENU
BD/DVD
JUMP
DVD AMP STB TV
PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT
THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE
CC FREEZE
LIGHT POWER
TV POWER
SYNC MENU PAUSE
PLAY
FUNCTION
STOP
wa
ql
w;
4:3 Original source
Standard-definition source
16:9 Original source
High-definition source
mm
Wide Zoom Wide Zoom
Normal Normal
This mode is not available.
Full Full
H Stretch
This mode is not available.
H Stretch
Zoom Zoom
Incoming PC signal Incoming PC signal
mm
Normal Normal
Full 1 Full 1
Full 2 Full 2
800 × 600
1,280 × 768
(Continued)
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ws PICTURE
Press repeatedly to cycle through the available picture modes:
Vivid
,
Standard
,
Cinema
,
Custom
,
Photo-Vivid
,
Photo-Standard
,
Photo-Original
,
Photo-Custom
,
Video
,
Text
. (Available options depend on the current mode.)
The picture modes can also be accessed in the
Picture
settings. For details, see
Picture
settings on page 41.
wd FREEZE
Press once to display a frozen image with the current program
in a window. Press again to fill the screen with the frozen
image. Press a third time to return to the current program.
Press the V/v/B/b to move the small window showing
current program to a different location on the screen.
~
• With the
Freeze
feature active, some features are unavailable.
• While the
Freeze
feature is active, pressing HOME will
deactivate
Freeze
and display the
XMB
™
.
wf CC Press to cycle through the available settings for Closed
Captions (CC): On, Off, and On with Muting.
wg INPUT Press to display the list of External Inputs and TV mode.
Press repeatedly to toggle through the inputs.
~
• See page 50 on setting up the External Inputs labels.
wh V/v/B/b Press V/v/B/b to move focus/highlight. Press to select/
confirm an item.
wj
OPTIONS
Press to display a list of convenient functions and menu
shortcuts. The OPTIONS menu items vary based on
current input and content.
~
•The Digital Rating and Alternate Audio options will
appear in Options only when digital ratings or alternate
audio streams are available in the currently tuned digital
program.
Button Description
Freeze
Current
program
Frozen
picture
Menu Item Reference Page
Picture Adjustments See page 41
Sound Adjustments See page 43
P&P or PIP See page 37
Exit P&P or Exit PIP See page 37
Speakers See page 44
Audio Swap See page 37
Screen See page 45
Add to Favorites/
Remove from Favorites
See page 28
MTS See page 44
Alternate Audio See page 44
Digital Rating See page 48
Background TV See page 29
Motion Enhancer See page 42
Device Control See page 50
Device Control
(Menu) for
DMPORT
See page 36
Photo See page 30
Music See page 32
DISPLAY
VOL CH
MUTING
REC
REC PAUSE REC STOP
F2 F1
MENU TOP MENU
BD/DVD
JUMP
DVD AMP STB TV
PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT
THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE
CC FREEZE
LIGHT POWER
TV POWER
SYNC MENU PAUSE
PLAY
FUNCTION
STOP
wd
wf
wg
wh
wj
ws
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Operating the TV
wk JUMP Press to jump back and forth between two channels. The
TV alternates between the current channel and the last
channel that was selected.
wl CH +/– Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through
channels, press and hold down either +/–.
e; F1/F2 Press to select the function of connected components. For
details, see “Using Other Equipment with Your Remote
Control” on page 27.
Button Description
DISPLAY
VOL CH
MUTING
REC
REC PAUSE REC STOP
F2 F1
MENU TOP MENU
BD/DVD
JUMP
DVD AMP STB TV
PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT
THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE
CC FREEZE
LIGHT POWER
TV POWER
SYNC MENU PAUSE
PLAY
FUNCTION
STOP
wk
wl
e;
JUMP JUMP
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Indicators
Item Description
1 Speaker Outputs the audio signal.
2 PIC OFF/
TIMER LED
Lights up in green when the Picture Off feature is activated.
Lights up in orange when the timer is set. When the timer is
set, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is turned off. For
details, see page 40 (Timer) and page 52 (Picture Off).
3 STANDBY
LED
Lights up in red when your TV is in PC standby mode. If the
LED blinks in red continuously, this may indicate that the TV
needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on the back
cover).
4 POWER LED Lights up in green when the TV is turned on.
5 Light Sensor Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness
accordingly (see page 52 for details). Do not put anything
near the sensor or the nearby general area (as shown above),
as its function may be affected.
6 (IR) Infrared
Receiver
Receives IR signals from the remote control. Do not put
anything near the sensor, as its function may be affected.
7 SONY Logo The Sony logo will illuminate when the TV is powered on.
You can turn off the logo illumination, for details see page 52.
PIC OFF/TIMER
STANDBY
POWER
2
3
45
1
6
7
25
Operating the TV
Programming the Remote
Control
The remote control can be programmed to operate
other equipment and is pre-programmed to operate
the following Sony equipment.
Follow the steps below to program your TV
remote control.
1 Find the code that corresponds to your
equipment from page 26. If more than one
code is provided, try programming the first
code listed.
2 Press and hold DVD, AMP or STB
simultaneously with the INPUT button and
release. When in the programming mode, the
FUNCTION button blinks for approximately
30 seconds until a code is entered.
3 Enter the five digit code using 0-9. while the
FUNCTION button is lit. If the code is not
entered within 30 seconds, you must repeat
step 2.
4 Press or ENT to confirm the code. If
successfully programmed, the FUNCTION
button blinks twice; if not, it blinks five times.
~
• Any of the FUNCTION buttons can be programmed to
operate other equipment regardless of the labeling. For
example, DVD can be programmed to operate a Blu-
ray player.
Confirm the Programming
If you can turn your equipment on and off using
the green POWER button, the programming is
complete. If not, try the next code listed.
~
• In some cases, you may not be able to program your
remote control. If this is the case, use your equipment’s
own remote control.
The backlight can be set to light up when a button
is pressed.
To set backlight:
Press LIGHT and MUTING simultaneously until
the four FUNCTION buttons blink red.
To turn off backlight:
Press LIGHT and MUTING until the TV button
blinks red.
The remote control can be set to remain lit longer
than the default time setting of approximately five
seconds with the FUNCTION buttons.
To change backlight time setting:
1 Press LIGHT, VOL+, and then CH+
simultaneously until the FUNCTION button
blinks red.
2
Select the
FUNCTION
button that corresponds
to your preferred time out setting and press
.
To reset the remote control to the factory default
settings, press SOUND, TV POWER, and then
. The FUNCTION buttons blink red
simultaneously when successfully reset.
Function Button Sony Equipment Code Number
DVD DVD Player 31033
AMP Receiver 52172
STB Digital Satellite 01639
Programming Other Equipment
DISPLAY
VOL CH
DVD AMP STB TV
PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT
THEATER SOUND PICTURE WIDE
CC FREEZE
LIGHT POWER
TV POWER
SYNC MENU PAUSE
PLAY
FUNCTION
STOP
2
3
2
4
Auto Backlight
Backlight Time Out
DVD 5 seconds (default) AMP 10 seconds
STB 15 seconds TV 20 seconds
Reset the Remote Control
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Manufacturer’s
Code List
If your equipment’s code is not
listed, visit
http://esupport.sony.com/remotecodes
for a more comprehensive list.
HD Blu-ray Players
DVD Player
DVD Changers
DVD Recorder
DVD/VCR Combo Units
VCR's
A/V Receiver/Home Theater Systems
Digital Video Recorders
Satellite
Cable Box
Sony Equipment Codes
Sony Equipment Programmable
Code Number
AV Receiver
52172
Blu-ray Disc Player
41516, 42178, 42180
Cable –Digital
02177
DVD AV System
51622, 51558, 51658,
51858
DVD Changers
31633
DVD Player
31033, 31069, 31070
DVD/HDD Combo
Player
31033, 31069, 31070
DVD/VCR Combo
Player
30864
DVR /HDD Player
22181, 22182, 22183
Satellite
01639
VCR
21232, 21546, 22184
Other Manufacturer
Equipment Codes
Manufacturer Code
LG 40741
Panasonic 41641
Philips 42084
Pioneer 40142
Samsung 40199
Manufacturer Code
Coby
30778, 30852, 31077,
31086, 31107, 31165,
31177, 31351, 31628
Cyberhome
30816, 30874, 31023,
31024, 31117, 31129,
31502, 31537
GPX
30699, 30769
JVC
30558, 30623, 30867,
31164, 31550, 31602
Koss
30651, 30769, 30896,
31061, 31423
Memorex
30695, 30831, 31270
Panasonic
30490, 30503, 30571,
30703, 31762
Philips
30503, 30539, 30646,
30675, 31267, 31354,
32056
RCA
30522, 30571, 30717,
30790, 30822, 31022
Samsung
30490, 30573, 30744,
31044, 31075, 31470
Sylvania
30675, 31268
Toshi ba
30503, 30539, 30573,
30695, 31154, 31503,
31588, 31608, 31854
Manufacturer Code
Sylvania
30675
Techwood
30692
Toshiba
30503, 31154
Yam ah a
30497, 30545
Zenith
30741
Manufacturer Code
Cyberhome 31129, 31502
JVC 31164
LG 30741
Lite-On 31158, 31416, 31440
Panasonic
30490
Philips
30646
Samsung
30490, 31470
Sylvania
30675
Toshiba
31588
Manufacturer Code
JVC
30867, 31164, 31550,
31602
Broksonic
30695, 31419
Panasonic
31762
Toshiba
30503, 31854
Zenith
30741, 30869
Manufacturer Code
Daewoo
20037, 20045, 20046,
20278, 21137
JVC
20041, 20067, 21162
Panasonic
20000, 20035, 20162,
20225, 20226, 20614,
20616, 21062, 21162,
21262
Philips
20000, 20035, 20045,
20048, 20081, 20162,
20209, 20616, 20618,
20739, 21081, 21181
Sylvania
20000, 20035, 20043,
20081, 20593, 21593
Manufacturer Code
Audiovox
30790, 51390
Bose
50674, 51229, 51933
Denon
50121, 51142, 51306,
51360, 52857
Emerson
50531
JVC
50331, 51495
Koss
30651
LG
51293
Onkyo
51298, 51320, 51805
Panasonic
50308, 51288, 51308,
51316, 51548, 51633,
51763, 51764
Philips
31267, 51189, 51266,
51269
Pioneer
50150, 50531, 50630,
50823, 51023, 51384
RCA
30790, 50531, 50823,
51023, 51254, 51390,
51511, 51609
Samsung
51295, 51500
Sherwood
31077, 51077, 51517,
51653
Yam ah a
30497, 50176, 50354,
51023, 51276, 51331,
51376, 51815
Zenith
51293
Manufacturer Code
TiVo
01442, 01443, 01444,
20618, 20636, 20739
Manufacturer Code
DirecTV
00099, 00247, 00392,
00566, 00639, 00749,
00819, 01076, 01108,
01109, 01142, 01377,
01392, 01414, 01442,
01442, 01443, 01444,
01609, 01639, 01640,
01749, 01856, 20739
Dish Network
System
00775, 01170, 01505,
01775
Echostar
00775, 01170, 01505,
01775
Funai
01377
GE
00392, 00566
Hitachi
00749, 00819, 01250
Hughes
00749, 01142, 01443,
01444, 01749, 20739
Humax
01790, 20739, 21797,
21988
JVC
00775, 01170, 01775
LG
01226, 01414, 22010
Panasonic
00247, 00701, 20614,
20616
Philips
00099, 00722, 00749,
00775, 00819, 01076,
01142, 01749, 20618,
20739
RCA
00143, 00392, 00566,
00775, 00855, 01142,
01392, 01442, 20880
Samsung
01108, 01109, 01142,
01276, 01377, 01442,
01609, 20739
TiVo
01442, 01443, 01444,
20618, 20636, 20739
Manufacturer Code
Jerrold/
General Inst./
Motorola
00003, 00276, 00476,
00810, 01187, 01254,
01376
Pace
00008, 00237, 00877,
01877
Panasonic
00000, 00008, 00107,
00144
Pioneer
00144, 00533, 00877,
01877
Scientific Atlanta
00000, 00003, 00008,
00237, 00477, 00877,
01877
Zenith
00000, 00525, 00899
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Operating the TV
Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control
Remote control tips are provided below for the equipment you have programmed on the DVD, AMP, STB
buttons of the remote control. See page 25 for programming equipment to the remote control.
Press INPUT to see your connected equipment in the External Inputs menu. Button functionality may
differ depending on your equipment.
Button Action
Universal
Blu-ray,
HD-DVD, DVD,
DVD-R, DVD/
HDD, DVD/VCR
Universal VCR,
DVR
Universal SAT/
CBL
Universal AMP/
Receiver
Access Control
DISPLAY Display
Information
Select
Clear, (cancel)
N/A
ENT Enter
Shortcuts Control
GUIDE Guide
FAVORITES Favorites
N/A N/A N/A
INPUT Input Select
RETURN Exit
HOME Setup Menu
OPTIONS Options
N/A List List List
TOP MENU Top Menu/List
Top Menu List List Top Menu
MENU Menu
Menu Menu Menu Menu
F1
For selecting
between DVD/
VCR in combo
units
HDD, DVD/HDD,
DVD/VCR
VCR, VCR/DVD N/A N/A
F2
DVD DVD N/A N/A
Equipment Control
POWER Turn on/off
.
Previous, Skip
backward
Replay
Band
Advance, Skip
Surround
> Next, Skip forward
m Rewind
N
Play
M Fast Forward
X
Pause
x
Stop
Recording Control
z Record
X
Record Pause
x
Stop
Navigation Control
V/v Cursor up/down
B/b
Cursor left/right
Tuning Control
0 - 9 Digit input
CH +/– Channel up/down
JUMP Last channel
N/A N/A N/A
Volu m e C o ntro l
VOL +/– TV volume +/–
N/A AMP/RECEIVER
Vo l .
MUTING Muting
N/A N/A N/A
R/G/B/Y Control
Red Red
N/A DVD or BD Input
Green Green
N/A
VIDEO 1 or A/V Input
Blue Blue
N/A SAT or Cable Input
Yellow Yell ow
N/A TV or Tuner Input
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Exploring Fun Features
Favorites
With Favorites, you can manage your preferred TV channels, External Inputs, Photo content, Music
content, and Background TV themes for easy access.
Press FAVORITES.
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• The first time you enter Favorites, the recently viewed channels and inputs are highlighted.
• Background TV themes, built-in photos and music, and some inputs are automatically saved into Favorites as a
factory default. To remove from Favorites, follow the instructions below.
1 Press B/b to move between saved selections in a carousel-like fashion.
2 When the recently viewed channels and inputs are highlighted, press V/v to toggle between them.
3 To view an item, highlight its icon and press .
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• To clear your recently viewed channels and inputs list, highlight the list in Favorites and press OPTIONS, then
select Clear Recently Viewed. Recently viewed items are also cleared when the TV is powered off.
1 From the XMBTM, select a Photo, Music, TV, or External Inputs icon. Locate the item you wish to
add and press OPTIONS.
2 Press V/v to highlight Add to Favorites and press .
1 Press FAVORITES, then select an item to be removed, and press OPTIONS.
2 Press V/v to highlight Remove from Favorites and press .
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• Auto Program will clear your TV channels from Favorites (see pages 16 and 46).
• Initial Setup will return your Favorites to factory default settings (see page 52).
Displaying Favorites
Navigating Favorites
Adding to Favorites
Removing from Favorites
Background TV Recently viewed
channels and inputs
Saved channel
or external input
Music
Photos
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Exploring Fun Features
Background TV
Background TV displays images of current
video on your TV that are similar to a screen saver.
Background TV is available from the CABLE/
ANTENNA, Composite, and DMPORT inputs.
1 Tune to one of the inputs listed above.
2 Press OPTIONS.
3 Highlight Background TV and press .
4 Highlight a theme and press . The TV will
display the current channel or input using the
selected Background TV theme.
5 Press RETURN to exit the Background TV
and return to the current channel or input.
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• Background TV themes may also be saved to
Favorites, so that you can launch these themes from
the Favorites screen.
DLNA Certified™ Photo Media
Player
This TV is a DLNA Certified digital media photo
player that can display JPEG photo content from
your DLNA Certified networked equipment.
After configuring the TV to an active network (see
page 51), the available media servers will be found
automatically and will be displayed under the
Photo
icon (see page 30). See
Show/Hide
Servers
(page 51) to manually search for media servers.
Consult your DLNA Certified media server's
operating instructions for more details on JPEG
photo displaying capabilities. Sony does not
guarantee that all media servers will display JPEG
photos on this TV.
~
• Viewing content which is obtained between networked
DLNA Certified equipment depends on the media
formats supported by the DLNA Certified equipment.
Enjoying Photos and Music
through USB Port
The TV offers easy access to JPEG photos and
MP3 music files stored on Sony digital cameras
(not supplied) connected via USB interface and
Sony MICRO VAULT™ USB Flash Drives (not
supplied).
The USB port is located on the side TV panel.
With the TV powered off, gently insert your USB
equipment into the USB port and power on the TV.
When inserted properly, it should slide in with
little resistance. The TV will display “USB device
detected”. For information on how to access
Photo or Music files, see pages 30-33.
Power off the TV and slide the USB Equipment
out of the USB port.
Sony cannot guarantee or assure the USB
functionality on this TV in the following cases:
• Use of non-Sony brand USB equipment
• Use of video or audio clips processed on a
computer
• Use of files obtained from the Internet or from a
printed film processing center.
Sony recommends backing up all data stored on
USB equipment to avoid potential data corruption.
Sony cannot accept responsibility for lost or
damaged data recorded on USB equipment.
The USB functionality on this TV is designed to
be compatible with various Sony brand digital
cameras and MICRO VAULT USB Flash Drives,
but not all. Sony cannot guarantee or assure
compatibility with all formats or products.
Navigating Background TV
Using USB Equipment
Removing USB Equipment
USB Equipment Functionality
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Photo
The Photo feature allows easy access to JPEG files from Sony USB connected equipment and DLNA
Certified media servers.
Under the Photo icon found on the XMB
™
, select the DLNA Certified media server, USB, or Samples
icon to locate your photo files.
1 Press HOME.
2 Highlight and select the Photo category.
3 Press V/v to highlight and select the photo file location.
A sample DLNA Certified media server icon is shown below (actual icon may differ).
4 After locating your photo files, the List View will appear and display photo folders and files. Press
V/v to highlight a file or folder and select (shown below with USB selected).
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• To view available DLNA Certified media servers, your TV must be connected and configured to an active network
(see page 51).
• The TV can display a maximum photo file size of 8 megabytes from DLNA Certified media servers.
• The photo display resolution range is 16 x 16 to 4,096 x 4,096 pixels.
Use the remote control buttons described below to navigate through the feature.
Accessing Photos
US0013A92B6949: server:
Photo
DLNA Certified
media server
USB
Samples
Photo
DSC02991
Fri 5/25/2007 12:06 PM
JPG
DSC00140.JPG
DSC00141.JPG
List View
Navigating through Photo
Button To do... Button To do…
OPTIONS To access Photo Options menu PLAY To play a slideshow
To play and pause a slideshow or
select a folder
PAUSE To pause a slideshow
RETURN To stop slideshow and return to List
View/Thumbnail View
STOP To stop slideshow and return to List
View/Thumbnail View
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Exploring Fun Features
Pressing OPTIONS while displaying the List View will display the following Options menu.
Photo Options
Playback Method Sets the Slideshow play mode and photo display order.
Repeat Select On to continuously play the slideshow.
Shuffle Select On to shuffle the photo order during the slideshow.
Photo Settings Sets the Slideshow settings.
Slideshow
Speed
Select from Fast, Medium, or Slow to set the photo display
duration.
Slideshow
Music
Select music to play during the slideshow. Tracks must be added in
Music to be available for selection (see page 32).
Slideshow
Effect
Select from Simple, Butterfly, Maze, Sepia, Monochrome,
Slide, or Fade to set the slideshow transition or image effect (shown
below is Butterfly effect).
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• Maze and Butterfly slideshow effects can only display JPEG files.
Display
Preference
Select to optimize picture display quality or display speed.
Display Size Select to view photos in Standard or Expanded size.
File Order Sets the order in which files will be listed. Select from Original, Alphabetical,
Alphabetical Reverse, Date Order, or Date Order Reverse.
Thumbnail View Select to fill the display screen with thumbnails.
View Select to view the photo file highlighted.
Start Slideshow Select to start the slideshow.
File Actions Select to modify file settings for photos from a USB connected equipment.
Rotate and Save
Select to rotate a photo Right 90°, Left 90°, or 180° and save.
Protection Select to protect a photo from deletion.
Delete Select to delete a photo.
Print Quantity Select to set Print Quantity and save to USB connected equipment.
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• Not available with photos accessed from a DLNA Certified media server.
Information Select to view photo folder, equipment, or server information.
Add to Favorites Select to add a photo, folder, or equipment to Favorites.
Remove from Favorites
Select to remove from Favorites.
List View Options menu
(Continued)
32
Pressing OPTIONS while displaying a photo will display the following Photo Options menu.
Music
Listen to music MP3 files directly from a Sony connected USB equipment (not supplied) or add music to a
slideshow.
Under the Music icon, select the USB or Samples icon to locate your MP3 files.
1 Press HOME.
2 Highlight and select the Music category.
3 Press V/v to highlight and select the music file location. A sample USB icon is selected below.
4 Music files and folders will be displayed in a List View. Highlight and select any available file or
folder.
Photo Options menu
Picture Adjustments Select to make adjustments to photos (see page 41 Picture Adjustments).
Sound Adjustments Select to make sound adjustments (see page 43 Sound 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 Favorites see page 31.
• Photos cannot be stored in the TV.
Accessing Music
USB
Music
USB
Samples
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Exploring Fun Features
Use the remote control buttons described below to navigate through music tracks.
Pressing OPTIONS while displaying the List View will display the following Music Options menu.
Navigating through Music
Button To do... Button To do…
OPTIONS To access Music Options menu PAUSE To pause or resume play of a music
track.
To play or pause a music, to select a
folder or track
STOP To stop playing a music track and
return to List View/Thumbnail
View.
. To play the previous music track V/v To navigate the List View or to play
the previous/next music track
> To play the next music track B/b Press and hold to display control
panel. Release to continue play.
PLAY To play a track RETURN To navigate the List View/
Thumbnail View.
Music Options
Music Options menu
Omit from Slideshow Select to remove selected track from the slideshow music.
Playback Method Sets the play order and visual effect settings while playing music files.
Repeat Select On to continuously play tracks.
Shuffle Select On to shuffle the track play order.
Track Selection Select Single Track or All Tracks to play during a slideshow.
Visualizer
Effect
Select Album Art, Bloom, or Burst visual effects during a track
play (shown below is Burst effect).
File Order Sets the order in which files will be listed on the List View. Select from Original,
Alphabetical, Alphabetical Reverse, Date Order, or Date Order Reverse.
Thumbnail View Select to fill display screen with thumbnails.
Add for Slideshow Select to make a music file accessible to play during slideshow. After adding a music file,
see Slideshow Music under the Photo Options on page 31.
Information Select to view track, folder, or equipment information.
Add to Favorites Select to add a track, folder, or equipment to Favorites.
Remove from Favorites
Select to remove a track, folder, or equipment from Favorites.
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• Music tracks cannot be stored in the TV.
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How to Use TV Guide On Screen
Use the Guide to find the show that you want to watch. The Guide allows you to search for shows by
program categories and by keyword. The Guide provides up to two days of TV programming information.
The Guide is available with cable service (without a cable box) or over-the-air antenna. Be sure to
complete the Initial Setup on page 16 to use this service.
TV Guide On Screen System Components
~
• Image shown above includes digital channels, which may not be available in some areas.
If available, it may be necessary to manually change the channel display (see next page).
Use your TV’s remote control to navigate the Guide system.
TV Guide
Logo
Video
Window Clock
Service Bar
Time Slot
Info Icon
Info Box
Channel Logo/NumberPanel Menu/Panel Ad
Current
Service Label
Title HDTV Show Icon
To Do This … Do This…
View TV Guide Press GUIDE to display the TV Guide. Press GUIDE again to exit or press HOME to exit
to XMB
™
. The TV Guide will time out in approximately 5 minutes when no action is
taken.
Find a program to
watch
Use V/v/B/b to highlight a program. The CH+/– buttons can be used to page up/down
through the listings. The program information will appear in the Info Box. Press to tune
to the highlighted program.
Return to Service Bar Press RETURN while in the TV Guide, or press OPTIONS to display the Panel Menu
then highlight the go to Service Bar and press . You can also press V repeatedly to
access the Service Bar.
Use shortcuts Shortcuts allow viewing of listings for a different time slot or jumping to a channel of your
choice. Enter a number using 0-9 buttons while LISTINGS on the Service Bar is
highlighted. The Panel Menu will appear as soon as you enter a number. Complete entering
the number in the Shortcuts. The entered number will determine the channel or listing
hours ahead or back to view the program. Press V/v to make your selection.
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Exploring Fun Features
Search program Press V/v/B/b to highlight SEARCH on Service Bar. You can search for programs using
the following options: KEYWORD, ALPHABETICAL, MOVIES, SPORTS,
CHILDREN, EDUCATIONAL, NEWS, VARIETY, SERIES and HDTV. Press then
press B/b to highlight your search option. Press V/v to narrow your search. Press when
you find the program. If the program is airing now, press to watch.
Keyword search Keyword search can be done by type, category or subcategory of a program. Highlight
SEARCH on the Service Bar, press then press B/b to highlight KEYWORD. Press
again or press OPTIONS to display Keyword Options in the Panel Menu. Select new
search to narrow your search by type, category or subcategory by pressing V/v/B/b.
Customizing the TV
Guide On Screen
system settings
Highlight SETUP on the Service Bar then press v to highlight the available options to
customize your system settings. You can change system settings, change channel display,
change default options, display setup progress and diagnostics information.
Change channel display Highlight SETUP on the Service Bar then press v to highlight the Change channel
display then press . Highlight a channel then press OPTIONS to display the Grid
Options. Make the changes using V/v and/or 0-9 buttons. When the changes are made,
select done and press .
The Grid Options can also be used to re-sort the channel display numerically.
Display the Grid Options and select re-sort numerically then press . Confirm the
numerical re-sort by selecting yes
to complete the task.
The Guide appears each
time TV is turned on
Highlight SETUP on the Service Bar then press v to highlight Change default options
and then press . Highlight General defaults and press to display options in the
Panel Menu. Set auto guide to on to have the Guide appear when the TV powers on.
Lock/unlock video Allows you to set the Video Window display to remain on a single channel (locked) or
change channels (unlocked) as you navigate through Listings. While in Service Bar, press
OPTIONS to display the Listings Options in the Panel Menu. Press B/b to lock or
unlock the video. The locked video option displays a single channel.
To Do This … Do This…
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Using BRAVIA Sync with
Control for HDMI
The BRAVIA Sync function on this TV
communicates with other Sony equipment
supporting the Control for HDMI function.
To connect Sony equipment with Control
for HDMI
Use an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo for
connection. See pages 12 to 15 or see the HDMI
connection shown in the Quick Setup Guide
provided with the TV documentation.
Setting the Control for HDMI
The Control for HDMI function must be set up in
order for the TV to communicate with other
Control for HDMI enabled equipment. See
page 50 for information on how to set up this TV’s
Control for HDMI function. For other
equipment, refer to its operating instructions.
Available options using Control for HDMI
The following operations are available after you
connect the supported Sony equipment with
Control for HDMI function to your TV:
• Automatically turn off the connected equipment
when you turn off the TV.
• The TV will automatically turn on and select the
respective HDMI input through the connected
equipment by One-Touch-Play.
• Equipment listed under the External Inputs on
the XMB
™
will turn on automatically when
selected, see pages 5 and 38.
• Possible operations with BRAVIA Sync
buttons, see page 19.
When a Sony A/V receiver with BRAVIA Sync is
connected, the following additional operations are
possible:
• Turning on the A/V receiver when the TV is
turned 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 selected from the XMB
™
.
Using DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
Adapter
Connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
(DMPORT) adapter lets you display photos and
play videos and music from a portable player on
your TV.
The DMPORT adapter's menu and portable player
can be controlled via the TV’s remote control. The
DMPORT input can be selected by pressing
INPUT.
By pressing m, PLAY, PAUSE, M or STOP
you may be able to navigate through the portable
player’s menu.
~
• Viewing the equipment’s menu on the TV and
controlling it via the TV’s remote control depends on
the equipment; refer to the portable player’s operating
instructions.
• Available DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters vary in
each area.
• Do not connect an adapter other than the DIGITAL
MEDIA PORT adapter.
• If the portable player is capable of sending video
signals, then the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT will have
video output. In this case, the system outputs a
composite video signal.
• Check compatibility between portable player and the
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.
• The output volume level between the DMPORT input
and TV or other equipment input may be significantly
different; adjusting the TV or other equipment's
volume may be necessary.
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Exploring Fun Features
Using P&P and PIP Features
This TV comes with the P&P and PIP features
which allow you to view two pictures
simultaneously. P&P (picture and picture)
provides two windows side by side. PIP (picture in
picture) provides PC input signal and TV
channels.
~
• The CABLE/ANTENNA input must be connected to
use the P&P/PIP features.
• P&P is not available with 1080/24p video format.
• Closed Captions (CC) is available with P&P and
PIP (see page 47).
P&P
PIP
1 Press OPTIONS while watching one of the
following inputs: TV channels, Video,
Component, HDMI, DMPORT or PC.
2
Press
V
/
v
to highlight
P&P
or
PIP
and press .
~
• To swap audio in P&P mode, use the B/b button to
swap the highlight between the Main Window and Sub
Window.
• To swap audio in PIP mode, press OPTIONS, then
press V/v to highlight Audio Swap.
• For compatible PC Timings, refer to the PC Input
Signal Reference Chart (see page 14).
Press B/b to highlight the window to change for
P&P.
• In the main window, press INPUT to select an
input to watch.
• In the sub window, change the channel by:
pressing CH+/–; entering the channel number
using the 0-9 numeric buttons; or pressing
JUMP to switch to the previously viewed
channel.
You can change the channel of the sub window by
pressing CH+/–; entering the channel number
using the 0-9 numeric buttons; or pressing JUMP
to switch to the previously viewed channel.
1 Press OPTIONS.
2 Press V/v to highlight Exit P&P or Exit PIP
(depends on the mode you are in), and press
to exit.
~
• You may also press RETURN while in these features
to exit.
• Additional compatible device with TV tuner is
required to watch two simultaneous live TV programs.
To Enter P&P and PIP
P&P Supported Inputs
In main window In sub window
Video 1/2/3
TV channel
(CABLE/
ANTENNA)
Component 1/2
HDMI IN 1/2/3/4
(except PC timing)
DMPORT
PIP Supported Inputs
In main window In sub window
PC TV channel
(CABLE/
ANTENNA)
HDMI IN 1/2/3/4 (PC timing)
Main Window
Sub Window
Main Window
(PC)
Sub Window
(Location of
the Sub
Window can
be moved by
pressing
V/v/B/b.)
To Change Inputs or Channels (P&P)
To Change Channels (PIP)
To Exit from P&P and PIP
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Using TV Settings
The HOME button allows you to access the TV Home Menu on the XMB
™
(XrossMediaBar) as well as a variety of TV features.
CEC CC FREEZE
Product Suppo r t
Clo c k/Timers
Sound
Screen
Settings
Channel
TV
Media Category Icons
Settings
Adjusting TV Settings
Customize the TV settings with various options.
Explanations of different Settings start on page 40.
• The available options vary depending on the situations and conditions applied. Unavailable options
are grayed out or not displayed.
Viewing Photos
View photos and customize slideshows (see page 30).
Listening to Music
Listen to music or add a music track to a slideshow (see page 32).
Watching TV
Navigate through the channel list or select the TV Guide On Screen icon located at the top
of the channel list to select a channel (see page 34).
• You can also select a TV channel using the 0-9 or CH+/– buttons (see remote control section on
pages 20 and 23).
Accessing External Inputs
Watch a movie, play a game, record a program or work on your PC.
Assign a label using the Manage Inputs feature for your convenience (see page 50).
The XMB
™
is shown here with
Settings highlighted.
The XMB
™
displays the Media Category
icons (horizontally) and available features
(vertically) within the highlighted icon.
External
Inputs
TV
Photo
Music
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Using TV Settings
Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB
™
1 Press HOME to display the XMB
™
.
2 Press B/b to select a Media Category icon.
3 Press V/v to move within the Category Object Bar.
(The Category Object Bar shown below is for Settings.)
4 Press when desired item is highlighted.
5 Press or V/v to select the highlighted item.
6 Press RETURN or HOME to exit.
Settings
TV Guide On
Screen and
available
channels are
listed under
the TV icon.
Select inputs from
CTRL: HDMI (Control for HDMI)
Video 1-3
Component 1-2
HDMI 1-4
DMPORT
PC
under the External Inputs icon.
Available TV
settings and
features are
listed under
the Settings
icon.
Photo
file
access
under
the
Photo
icon.
Music
file
access
under
the
Music
icon.
CC
Product Support (page 40)
Clock/Timers (page 40)
Picture (page 41)
Sound (page 43)
Screen (page 44)
Channel (page 46)
Closed Captions (CC) (page 47)
Parental Lock (page 47)
External Inputs (page 50)
HDMI Settings (page 50)
Network (page 51)
General Setup (page 51)
Initial Setup (page 52)
40
TV Settings Descriptions
Product Support
Contact Sony Sony contact information is available from this screen for your convenience. Your TV’s
specific information such as Model Name, Serial Number, Software Version and
downloadable ratings if available from the TV are displayed here.
Signal Diagnostics Select to view the diagnostics information for the current signal.
Software Update To view the current software version and check for software updates, the network must be
connected to the TV or a broadcast download must be available (for U.S. customers only).
Press V/v to choose the new version (if available) and press to begin the software
update.
~
• The Cable/Antenna cable needs to be connected directly to the TV and have digital TV
programming (not available with the use of a cable box).
• The broadcast download is performed while the TV is off.
• The software update is performed while the TV is powered on.
• Do not turn off the TV during the software update, it may damage the TV software.
Clock/Timers Settings
Current Time Set the current day and time (date, hour, minutes, and AM/PM). The Timer feature will
not be available until you set the Current Time.
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• If the option is disabled, the TV Guide On Screen has automatically set the time.
Timer Timer can be set to have the TV tune to a certain TV channel or other connected
equipment as well as a specified volume at the specified time and duration you set.
Turning on the Timer will allow setting the following: Day of the Week, Time,
Duration, Input, Channel, and TV On Volume.
Sleep Timer Sets the time in minutes (Off, 15 min, 30 min, 45 min, 60 min, 90 min, or 120 min)
that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off automatically.
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Using TV Settings
Picture Settings
Picture Adjustments Picture Mode
For Video
Vivid For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.
Standard For standard picture settings. Recommended for
home entertainment.
Cinema For viewing film-based content. Most suitable for
viewing in a theater-like environment.
Custom Allows you to store your preferred settings.
For Photo Photo-Vivid For enhancing contrast and sharpness.
Photo-Standard For standard viewing; select for home use.
Photo-Original Images resemble the printed pictures from your
photo album.
Photo-Custom Allows you to store your preferred settings.
For PC Timings Video This option is available for PC timing (HDMI or
PC input) signal to enhance the video shown on
the screen.
Text This option is available for PC timing (HDMI or
PC input) signal to enhance the text shown on the
screen.
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• Picture Mode for all inputs can also be accessed by pressing PICTURE on the remote
control to directly toggle the modes.
• The options for Picture Mode may vary depending on the Video/Photo Optimizer
setting (see page 43) and PC input.
Reset Resets the current settings to the default values.
Backlight Brightens or darkens the backlight.
Picture Increases or decreases picture contrast.
Brightness
Brightens or darkens the picture.
Color Increases or decreases color intensity.
Hue Increases or decreases the green tones.
Color Temperature
White adjustment
Cool Gives the white colors a bluish tint.
Neutral Gives the white colors a neutral tint.
Warm 1, 2 Gives the white colors a reddish tint.
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• The option Warm 1, 2 is not available for Vivid and Photo-Vivid.
Sharpness Sharpens or softens the picture.
Noise
Reduction
Reduces the picture noise level.
MPEG Noise
Reduction
Reduces the mosaic effect in MPEG-compressed video. Useful for
DVDs, Blu-ray and digital TV channels.
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Advanced
Settings
Available in the following Picture Modes: Standard, Cinema,
Custom, Photo-Standard, Photo-Original, and Photo-
Custom.
Reset Resets all the advanced settings to the default
values.
Black Corrector Enhances black areas of the picture for stronger
contrast.
Advanced C.E.
(Advanced
Contrast Enhancer)
Automatically optimizes the backlight and
contrast. This setting is especially effective for
dark picture scenes.
Gamma Adjusts the balance between light and dark areas
of the picture.
Clear White Emphasizes white and light colors.
Color Space Selects the range of color reproduction from
Wide or Standard.
Live Color Available when Color Space is set to Wide.
Makes colors more vivid and reproduces clear
skin tones.
White Balance Adjusts the color temperature in detail.
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• Picture settings for all inputs can also be accessed by pressing OPTIONS on the
remote control, then selecting Picture Adjustments settings from the OPTIONS
menu.
• Picture settings available during PC input are Picture Mode, Reset, Backlight,
Picture, Brightness, and Color Temperature.
Motion Enhancer Activates Motionflow to enhance the smoothness of picture movement and to reduce blur.
High Provides smoother picture movement for film-based content.
Standard Provides smooth picture movement. Use this setting for standard use.
Off Use this setting when the High and Standard settings result in video
artifacts such as ghosting.
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• A noticeable change may be seen depending on the video.
• Motion Enhancer is not available when Game Mode is set to On.
CineMotion Automatically detects film-based content and applies an inverse 3-2 pull-down process
and a motion estimation engine to improve film content and de-interlacing performance.
Auto 1 Applies an inverse 3-2 pull-down process along with motion
estimation to obtain the smoothest picture quality and reduces artifacts
of moving images. Select for standard use.
Auto 2 Applies only the inverse 3-2 pull-down process. Picture movement
will be similar to the original film.
Off Turns off CineMotion.
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•The CineMotion feature can be set separately for each input (except PC IN).
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Using TV Settings
Available Sound settings depend on the Speakers setting.
Game Mode Select On to optimize the enjoyment of fast paced video games where response time is
important. Select Off to disable this feature.
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•The Game Mode can be set separately for each external input (except PC IN).
Video/Photo
Optimizer
Sets the picture settings to optimize the image quality of video (moving pictures) or photo
(still image) content. Feature is only available for 1080i/p (excluding 1080/24p) content
connected to the Component or HDMI input.
Video-A The TV will automatically set the picture settings for video or still
image content when Sony optional equipment that supports Video-A
mode is connected to the HDMI input.
Video Select to set the picture settings for video.
Photo Select to set the picture settings for photos.
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• Game Mode and Video/Photo Optimizer features are not available when Theater Mode is set to On.
Sound Settings
Sound Adjustments Sound Mode Dynamic Enhances treble and bass.
Standard Standard sound optimized for home use.
Clear Voice Suitable for spoken dialog.
Reset Resets the current settings to the default values.
Treble Increases or decreases higher-pitched sounds.
Bass Increases or decreases lower-pitched sounds.
Balance Emphasizes left or right speaker balance.
Surround S-FORCE
Front Surround
Provides a virtual surround sound experience
made possible using just two front speakers.
Off Select for normal stereo or mono reception.
Voice Zoom Adjusts the clarity of human voices. For example, if the voice of a
news announcer is indistinct, you can turn up this setting to make the
voice clearer. Conversely, if you are watching a sports program, you
can turn down this setting to soften the voice of the commentator.
Sound Booster The Sound Booster provides a fuller sound with a greater sense of
depth and width, by emphasizing the high and low frequency sounds.
Select High, Low or Off for the amount of boost you desire.
Selecting Off will bypass the emphasis.
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• Only available when in Standard mode.
Steady Sound Select On to stabilize the volume across all programs and
commercials. Select Off to disable this feature.
Volume Offset Adjusts the volume level of the current input (TV or video input)
relative to other inputs.
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• Sound Adjustments can also be accessed by pressing OPTIONS on the remote
control.
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MTS
Enjoy stereo, bilingual
and mono programs
Stereo For stereo reception when viewing a TV program broadcasted in
stereo.
Auto SAP Automatically switches the TV to second audio programs when a SAP
signal is received. If no SAP signal is present, the TV remains in
Stereo mode.
Mono
For mono reception. Use to reduce noise during weak stereo broadcasts.
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• MTS is available only for analog programs.
• MTS can also be accessed by pressing OPTIONS on the remote control.
Speakers TV Speakers Select to use the TV speakers for audio.
Audio System Select this option if you wish to use an external audio system for the
TV sound. By selecting this option you are disabling the TV speakers.
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 no effect on the Audio Out.)
Variable Select to control the volume of your TV’s speakers or audio system
with your TV’s remote control.
Woofer Level Increases or decreases the low frequency sounds.
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• Alternate Audio is available only for digital programs. If the program you are watching is also available in other
languages from the audio tracks, and if that language is what you have selected in the Language setting, your TV
will automatically switch to the matching language with the Alternate Audio feature. The Alternate Audio
option may be accessed by pressing OPTIONS on the remote control when an alternate audio stream is available
from the broadcaster.
Screen Settings
Wide Mode Wide Zoom Fills the screen with minimum distortion.
Normal Displays the 4:3 picture in its original aspect ratio when the original
source is 4:3.
Full Enlarges the picture horizontally to fill the screen when the original
source is 4:3. When the original source is 16:9 (High-definition
source), select this mode to display the 16:9 picture in its original size.
H Stretch Enlarges the picture horizontally to fill the screen when the original
source is 16:9. It is useful for HD channels with 4:3 content.
Zoom Select to enlarge the picture horizontally and vertically to fill the
screen while maintaining the aspect ratio.
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• Wide Mode can also be accessed by pressing WIDE on the remote control.
• See WIDE button description on page 21 for accessing the Wide Mode.
• Normal is available with 480i or 480p sources only.
• H Stretch is only available with 720p, 1080i, 1080p and 1080/24p sources.
Auto Wide On Automatically changes Wide Mode setting based upon content. If
frequent screen changes are disturbing to you, select Off.
Off Turns off the Auto Wide option. Choose a Wide Mode from the
Wide Mode option.
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Using TV Settings
4:3 Default
Select the default screen
mode to use for 4:3
sources
Wide Zoom Enlarges the 4:3 picture to fill the 16:9 screen, displaying as much of
the original image as possible.
Normal Displays the 4:3 picture in its original aspect ratio.
Full Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture horizontally only, to fill the screen.
Zoom Select to enlarge the picture horizontally and vertically to fill the
screen while maintaining the aspect ratio.
Off Select to continue using the current Wide Mode setting when the
channel or input is changed.
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• 4:3 Default is not available if Auto Wide is set to Off.
• If 4:3 Default is set to anything but Off, the Wide Mode setting applies only to the
current channel. When you change channels (or inputs), Wide Mode is automatically
replaced with the 4:3 Default setting for 4:3 sources. To retain the current Wide Mode
setting as channels and inputs are changed, set 4:3 Default to Off.
Display Area Full Pixel Displays the picture for 1080i, 1080p or 1080/24p sources in its
original size.
Normal Displays the picture in its original size.
-1/-2 Enlarges the picture to hide the edges of the picture.
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• For 720p, 1080i, 1080p and 1080/24p, feature is only available when Wide Mode is set
to Full.
Screen Position Adjust the Vertical positioning by pressing V/v. Press B/b to adjust the Horizontal
positioning.
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• 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 Horizontal positions are not available.
Vertical Size Adjusts the vertical size of a standard-definition picture.
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• Vertical Size is available only when Wide Mode is set to Wide Zoom or Zoom for
standard-definition channels.
Auto Adjust Select Yes to start the auto adjust for the PC input.
Reset Resets the settings to the default values.
Phase Adjust after Pitch to fine tune overall sharpness.
Pitch Adjust uneven sharpness on screen.
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• For the PC Input Signal Reference Chart, see page 14.
H Center Allows you to move the position of the picture horizontally (left and right).
V Center Allows you to move the position of the picture vertically (up and down).
Wide Mode Normal Select to display the picture in its original resolution and aspect ratio.
Full 1 Select to enlarge the picture to fill the screen, while maintaining its
original aspect ratio.
Full 2 Select to enlarge the picture to fill the screen.
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• Wide Mode can also be accessed by pressing WIDE on the remote control.
•See WIDE button description on page 21 for accessing Wide Mode.
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• Phase and Pitch options are not available with PC signal connected to HDMI input.
Screen settings for PC timings and HDMI-PC (PC input) differ from all other input modes and are shown below.
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Channel Settings
Signal Type Cable For receiving cable channels via cable TV provider.
Antenna For receiving signal via over-the-air antenna.
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• You should run Auto Program after changing the Signal Type setting.
Auto Program Automatically sets the channel list in the TV for all receivable channels. Channel scanning
will be based on the Signal Type (Cable/Antenna) setting.
1 Select Auto Program.
2 Select OK to start Auto Program. When Auto Program is completed, the screen
will display the number of channels found.
3 Press RETURN to exit Auto Program.
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• Running Auto Program will clear the Favorites channel list for the current signal
type.
• If you run Auto Program again, previously scanned channels will be overwritten with
the newly scanned channels.
Add Digital Channels Select to add digital channels. Be sure to have the Signal Type option selected
appropriately for the signal source. (Useful for antenna installations.)
Show/Hide Channels Allows you to show or hide channels when you surf with the CH +/– button or in the TV
channel list on the XMB
™
.
1 Press V/v to scroll through the channels until you highlight the channel to show or
hide.
2 Press to select Shown or Hidden.
To show or hide more channels, repeat steps 1-2.
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• Hidden channels can be accessed by entering the channel number with 0-9 buttons on
the remote control.
Edit Channel Labels Assigns labels (such as station call letters) to channel numbers.
1 Press V/v to scroll through the channel numbers. Then press to select the channel
number to assign a label.
2 Press V/v to scroll through the label characters (A-Z, 0-9, etc.). Press b to move to
the next character. Repeat to add up to 7 characters to the label. Press to set it.
To assign labels to more channels, repeat steps 1-2.
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• This feature is not available when using the TV Guide On Screen system.
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Using TV Settings
The Parental Lock feature allows you to block programs according to their content and rating levels and
block channels (regardless of the programs). Password is necessary in setting up blocking.
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•The Parental Lock feature is also available with Video and Component (480i) inputs.
To View Blocked Programs
Press ENT when tuned to a blocked program, then enter the password. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn
off and on the TV.
Closed Captions (CC) Settings
CC Display This option allows you to view Closed Captions (CC).
On Enables CC Display.
Off Disables CC Display.
On with Muting Automatically displays closed captions when the TV is muted.
Analog CC For the basic analog (EIA-608) closed caption options.
CC1, CC2,
CC3, CC4
Displays a printed version of the dialogue or sound effects of a
program. (Should be set to CC1 for most programs.)
Text1, Text2,
Text3, Text4
Displays network/station information presented using either half or
the whole screen (if available).
Digital CC For both analog (EIA-608) and digital (EIA-708) closed caption options.
Select from Service 1-6 and CC1-4 (advanced digital closed caption options).
Display Options Customize the Closed Captions (CC) displays with Text, Character Size,
Character Style, Character Color, Character Opacity, Edge Type, Edge Color,
Background Color and Background Opacity.
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• Closed Captions (CC) can be turned On, Off or On with Muting directly by pressing CC on the remote
control.
Parental Lock Settings
CC
Password Use 0-9 button on the remote control to enter a four-digit password. The first time the
password is created, you must re-enter it again to confirm the password. “Password set”
message will appear on the screen upon confirmation.
Change Password
You can change your password by entering the Parental Lock setting with the
previously set password. Highlight and select Change Password, then enter the new
password.
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• You need your password for any future access into the Parental Lock settings. If you
lose your password, see “Lost password” on page 56.
Country Select the country name of U.S.A. or Canada for the appropriate ratings. The rating
system varies between these two countries. See Custom Rating System Chart on page 49.
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Rating Off Turns off Parental Lock. No programs are blocked from viewing
based on their ratings.
Child Ratings permitted are:
United States
TV Rating: TV-Y, TV-G MPAA: G
Canada
English TV Rating: C, G French TV Rating: G
Youth Maximum ratings permitted are:
United States
TV Rating: TV-PG MPAA: PG
Canada
English TV Rating: PG French TV Rating: 8 ans+
Young Adult Maximum ratings permitted are:
United States
TV Rating: TV-14 MPAA: PG-13
Canada
English TV Rating: 14+ French TV Rating: 13 ans+
Custom Sets ratings manually.
U.S.: See page 49 for details.
Canada: See page 49 for details.
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• If you are not familiar with the parental guideline rating system, you should select Child, Youth, or Young Adult
to help simplify the rating selection. To set more specific ratings, select Custom.
Digital Rating
(Available only in U.S.A.
where advanced ratings
exist)
Off Turn Digital Rating off. No programs containing digital ratings are
blocked from viewing.
Custom Select to customize the Parental Lock with downloadable digital
ratings.
Clear All Select to clear the downloaded ratings.
Unrated
(Available only when
Country is set to U.S.A.)
Allow Allows programs and movies that are broadcasted without a rating.
Block Blocks all programs and movies that are broadcasted without a rating.
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• If you block unrated TV programs, be aware that the following types of programs may
be blocked: programs broadcast from another country, emergency broadcasts, political
programs, sports, news, public service announcements, religious programs and weather.
Channel Block Allows you to block specific channels regardless of program ratings. The password needs
to be set up prior to blocking channels. The blocked channel can only be viewed by
entering the correct password.
To View a Blocked Channel
Press ENT when tuned to the blocked channel then enter the password.
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Using TV Settings
Custom Rating System Chart
For Country selection of U.S.A.:
For Country selection of Canada:
Movie Rating G All children and general audience
PG Parental guidance suggested
PG-13 Parental guidance for children under 13
R Restricted viewing, parental guidance is suggested for ages under 17
NC-17 and X No one 17 or under allowed
TV Rating
Block programs by their
rating, content or both
Age-Based Ratings
TV-Y All children
TV-Y7 Directed to children age 7 and older
TV-G General audience
TV-PG Parental guidance suggested
TV-14 Parents strongly cautioned
TV-MA Mature audience only
Content-Based Ratings
FV Fantasy violence
D Suggestive dialogue
L Strong language
S Sexual situations
V Violence
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• To ensure maximum blocking capability, set the Age-Based Ratings.
English Rating C All children
C8+ Children 8 years and older
G General programming
PG Parental guidance
14+ Viewers 14 and older
18+ Adult programming
French Rating G General programming
8 ans+ Not recommended for young children
13 ans+ Not recommended for ages under 13
16 ans+ Not recommended for ages under 16
18 ans+ Programming restricted to adults
U.S.A. Rating See TV Rating under U.S.A. for details.
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HDMI inputs of this TV will recognize and communicate with other Sony equipment equipped with
Control for HDMI function.
External Inputs Settings
Manage Inputs Follow the steps below to customize your input menu for easy recognition when the
INPUT button is pressed or when selecting an input from the XMB
™
.
1 Press V/v to highlight your input selection.
2 Press to set Enable setting to either Always or Auto. The Always option will
display this input in the input menu at all times. With the Auto option, the input with
connected icon will only appear when external equipment is connected and/or an
HDMI signal is present. Some external equipment may not be detected
automatically.
3 To assign your own label to the input, press b to highlight the label option, then press
V/v to choose a name of the equipment that is connected to this input.
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• You can assign the following labels for each input (except PC IN and DMPORT):
–, DVD, Cable Box, Satellite, BD, VCR, Receiver, DVR, Game,
Camcorder, PC.
•“–” indicates that no labels are assigned.
Channel Tuning Keys This setting controls how the remote control channel tuning keys (0-9, CH+/– and
JUMP) behave while using an external input.
Enabled Select to allow the TV to exit from the external input and return to a
TV channel when pressing the tuning keys.
Disabled Select to disable the tuning keys during external input mode and
prevent unintentionally exiting the external input.
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• Useful for applications that do not have a connection to the CABLE/ANTENNA input.
HDMI Settings
Control for HDMI On/Off feature allows your TV to communicate with other equipment that supports
Control for HDMI function.
Device Auto Power Off Select On to have your connected equipment with Control for HDMI function to power
off automatically when the TV is turned off. Select Off to disable this function. This
feature is available when Control for HDMI is On.
TV Auto Power On Select On to control your TV’s power on from your connected equipment with Control
for HDMI function. Select Off to disable this function. This feature is available when
Control for HDMI is On.
Device List Displays a list of equipment with Control for HDMI function connected to the TV.
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• Press OPTIONS while the equipment supporting Control for HDMI is connected to display the Device Control
options. The Device Control option provides access to the Menu, Options and Content List of your connected
equipment with your TV remote control.
• Some equipment with Control for HDMI does not support the Device Control feature.
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Using TV Settings
Network Settings
Network Setup Select to configure your TV’s accessibility to your network via an Ethernet cable and
configure Network Setup or review your TV’s current network settings. Select your
preferred configuration type.
Easy The TV will automatically configure your network settings. Most networks
can be configured with this option.
Custom This option allows you to manually enter the IP address and proxy settings
(FOR ADVANCED USERS ONLY).
Auto Select to populate the IP address and jump to the proxy setting
selection.
Manual Select to manually enter an IP address. If you would like to
use a proxy setting, select Use, if not, select Don’t Use.
Review Select to view current network settings.
Show/Hide Servers Allows you to show or hide available DLNA Certified media servers. When in Show/
Hide Servers menu, press OPTIONS to display the items below.
Delete All Select to delete all connected servers.
Update List Select to update the server list.
Details Select to display the detailed information of the connected server.
Delete Select to delete the highlighted server.
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• The items above can only be accessed by pressing OPTIONS while in the Show/Hide
Servers menu.
Server Diagnostics Select to view the server diagnostic information.
General Setup Settings
Language Select the language of your choice from English, Español and Français to be used for
displaying all the on-screen settings.
Info Banner Displays the program name and the program information such as program title and
program rating (if available from the broadcaster). Select the amount of program
information to display when tuning.
Small Select to display minimal channel and program information.
Medium Select to display channel and program information.
Large Select to display detailed channel and program information.
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• Info Banner appears on the screen each time the channel and external inputs are
changed or when DISPLAY on the remote control is pressed.
USB Auto Start Select to automatically display photos when a camera is connected via USB.
Slideshow Select to view JPEG files as a Slideshow.
Thumbnail
View
Select to view JPEG files up to 60 thumbnails at a time.
Off Select to disable this function.
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• Press HOME on the remote control to exit this function.
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If you missed the Initial Setup when you first connected the TV or if you want to scan all receivable
channels, select Initial Setup. Follow the instructions on the screen. Some settings such as Picture
Adjustments, Sound Adjustments, and Parental Lock will not be affected by this Initial Setup. If
you wish to return your TV to factory settings, please see the Troubleshooting section on page 56.
Home Menu Scrolling Adjust the navigation speed through menu items.
Standard Select to scroll quickly with V/v buttons.
Mode 1 Select to scroll slowly with V/v buttons.
Mode 2 Select to scroll individually with repeated V/v/B/b button press.
Power Saving Reduces the power consumption by adjusting the backlight brightness. This also enhances
the black level. Select from Off, Low, High and Picture Off.
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• While Picture Off is set, pressing VOL +/– or MUTING buttons will not disable this
function. Press other buttons to disable it.
Light Sensor Enables the automatic picture (screen) brightness control. 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.
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•
Be sure not to put anything around the sensor, as its function may be affected (see page 18).
• In low light the range of the backlight control is reduced when the Light Sensor is set
to On.
PC Power
Management
Select On to have the TV automatically enter standby mode when there is no signal input
for more than 30 seconds. The STANDBY LED on the front panel illuminates with the
On option. Select Off to disable this feature.
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• Press POWER to exit from standby mode.
• PC Power Management is not VESA-compliant.
Logo Illumination
Select
On
to illuminate the SONY logo on the front panel or select
Off
to disable this
function.
Picture Adjustments
Lock
Select Lock to prevent the picture adjustments from being changed. To disable this
feature and allow picture adjustments, select Unlock.
Initial Setup
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• Favorite channel list will be cleared each time you run the Initial Setup.
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Other Information
Other Information
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.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 Explanation/Solution
No picture
No picture • Check the Power Saving settings (see page 52).
Cannot receive any channels • Make sure the power cord is connected securely.
• Turn on the power of the TV.
• Check cable/antenna connections.
• Make sure the Signal Type setting is correct for your TV signal source.
TV is locked to one channel • Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not present in the
TV’s memory (see pages 16 and 46).
Cannot receive or select
channels
• Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not present in the
TV’s memory (see pages 16 and 46).
• To receive or select cable channels, make sure that Signal Type in the
Channel settings is set to Cable (see page 46). To receive or select UHF
channels over an antenna, make sure Signal Type is set to Antenna.
The TV turns off
automatically
•Check if Sleep Timer is activated, or confirm the Duration setting of Timer
(see page 40).
•Check PC Power Management in General Setup settings (see page 52).
No picture from some video
sources
• Check the connection between the optional video equipment and the TV.
• Press INPUT on the remote control (see page 22).
• Press HOME on the remote control. Select your desired input from the
External Inputs list.
Poor picture
Picture quality not as good as
viewed at the store
• Picture quality depends on the signal content. See Quick Setup Guide
(supplied) to display the best possible picture for that signal.
Broadcast HD formats have
poor quality
• Content and signal quality are regulated by the signal provider. Many HD
channels and content are actually upscaled versions of standard-definition
broadcasts. The picture is affected by the quality of the signal received, which
varies between channel and program.
• Confirm the picture quality by selecting Signal Diagnostics in the Product
Support settings (page 40). Then select Sample Image (or Additional
Information first). An HD image will display on the screen to confirm routine
panel operation. If your normal picture quality is worse than this sample image,
it is most likely due to the signal provided by the broadcaster.
Double images or ghosts • Check cable/antenna connections.
• Check the antenna location and direction.
• Set the Motion Enhancer to Standard or Off (see page 42).
Only snow and noise appear
on the screen
• Check if the antenna is broken or bent.
• Check if the antenna has reached the end of its serviceable life. (3-5 years in
normal use, 1-2 years at the seaside.)
Dotted lines or stripes • Keep the TV away from noise sources such as cars, motorcycles, or hair-dryers.
• If using 300 ohm twin lead, move the excess lead away from the TV or try using
75 ohm coaxial cable instead.
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No color / Dark picture / Color
is not correct / The picture is
too bright
• Press PICTURE to select the desired Picture Mode (see page 22).
• Adjust the Picture Mode options in the Picture settings (see page 41).
• If you set the Power Saving mode to Low or High, it will enhance the black
level (see page 52).
Noisy picture • Make sure that the antenna is connected using a 75-ohm coaxial cable.
• Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cords.
• To avoid TV interference, make sure to use an undamaged antenna cable.
Blurry picture / Poor color • Transporting the TV from a cold to a warm location or a sudden change in room
temperature may cause moisture condensation, resulting in a blurry picture or
poor color. Turn off your TV and wait a few hours before powering on again.
No sound / Noisy sound
No sound / Good picture • Check the volume control.
• Press
MUTING
or
VOL +
so that “Muting” disappears from the screen (page 20).
•Set Speakers to TV Speakers in the Sound settings (see page 44). If it is
set to Audio System, sound is not output from the TV’s speakers regardless of
the TV’s volume control.
• When using HDMI input with Super Audio CD or DVD-Audio, DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT (Optical) may not provide an audio signal.
• When tuned to a digital channel with Alternate Audio, the broadcaster may
not be broadcasting your preferred Alternate Audio language. Press
OPTIONS, highlight and select Alternate Audio, and change the Alternate
Audio language (see page 44).
Audio noise • Make sure that the antenna is connected using a 75-ohm coaxial cable.
• Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cords.
• To avoid TV interference, make sure to use an undamaged antenna cable.
No Audio or Low Audio with
Home Theater System
• Press THEATER for BRAVIA Sync activated Theater System (see page 19).
•Set Speakers to Audio System in the Sound settings (see page 44).
•Set Audio Out to Fixed in the Sound settings (see page 44).
BRAVIA Sync
Cannot find connected
BRAVIA Sync HDMI device
• Make sure that the Control for HDMI is set up on both the TV and the optional
device compatible with BRAVIA Sync (see page 36).
Cannot control second AV
receiver
• Only one A/V receiver may be used with the BRAVIA Sync and Control for
HDMI functions at one time (see page 50).
DLNA
DLNA Certified™ Photo
Media Player is not
connecting to the server
• Check the LAN cable/connection to your server and your TV.
• Check if your network is properly configured on your TV. See Network Setup
on page 51.
When “Network
disconnected” appears on your
TV screen
• Check the current network settings. From the Network icon located on the
XMB
TM, select Network Setup, then the Review option. If all of your
network settings are 0.0.0.0, your server may not be connected properly. Check
your network connections and/or server’s instruction manual for connection
information.
• Reconfigure your network settings. See Network Setup on page 51.
• If the LAN cable is connected to an active server and the TV has acquired an IP
Address, check your DLNA Certified media server’s connections and
configurations.
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• Your IP Address configuration can be viewed by selecting the Review option.
See Network Setup on page 51.
DLNA Certified™ server is
listed under the Photo icon,
but is inaccessible
• The TV may have lost connection with the server, check your LAN cable/
connection or your server connections.
Condition Explanation/Solution
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Other Information
PC Input
No picture / No signal • Confirm the PC is correctly connected to the TV with either the PC IN (with an
HD15 cable) or with the HDMI IN.
• Ensure the output signal from the PC is one of the formats listed on page 14.
• Turn the PC off. Confirm the PC connection and restart the PC. Plug-and-play
will auto-detect the TV and correctly set up PC timing.
•Verify PC Power Management is activated (see page 52).
• Verify the PC is not in standby or hibernation mode.
Poor Picture • Adjust the resolution (see page 14).
• Adjust Pitch and Phase.
General
Wide Mode changes
automatically
• The current Wide Mode setting is automatically replaced with the 4:3
Default setting when you change the channel or video input, if 4:3 Default in
the Screen settings is set to other than Off. If you want to lock in Wide Mode
selected with WIDE on the remote control, set 4:3 Default to Off in the
Screen settings (see page 44).
•Check the Auto Wide option in the Screen settings (see page 44).
Suddenly the picture gets
smaller
• The picture gets smaller during the commercials due to the method in which the
provider broadcasts their content. When HD content channels switch to SD
content (commercials), the picture may be small with a black border.
• Auto Wide will not expand the picture during these content changes since the
content information is regulated by the channel signal provider. You can
manually change the Wide Mode if you prefer (see page 21). This setting will
remain in effect until you change the channel or input or manually change the
Wide Mode again.
“Black box” on screen • You have selected a text option and no text is available (see page 47). To turn off
this feature, set the CC Display option to Off. If you were trying to select
closed captioning, select CC1 instead of Text1-4.
Black bands appear at the
edges of the screen
• Some wide screen programs are filmed in aspect ratios that are greater than 16:9
(this is especially common with theatrical releases). Your TV will show these
programs with black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. For more
details, check the documentation that came with your DVD (or contact your
program provider).
• Programs in 4:3 aspect ratio will have bands on left and right sides of the
screen.
• Programs broadcasted in HD formats (720p and 1080i) with 4:3 content will
commonly have black bands on the left and right sides of the screen which are
added by the broadcaster (see image on left).
• Auto Wide will not expand the picture when the black bands on the sides of
the screen are added by the broadcaster. You can manually change the Wide
Mode to Wide Zoom, H Stretch or Zoom to fill the screen, which will
remain in affect until you change the channel or input or manually change the
Wide Mode again.
Certain programs on DVD or
other digital sources display a
loss of detail, especially during
fast-motion or dark scenes
• This is due to the digital compression of the source content used by certain
digital broadcasts and DVDs which may cause your TV’s screen to display less
detail than usual, or cause artifacts (small blocks or dots, pixelations) to appear
on your screen. These signal compressions are more visible and are dependent
on the clarity and resolution of the TV.
Remote control does not
operate
• To determine if the problem is with the remote control or not, press a button on
the TV.
• Check the polarity of the batteries or replace the batteries.
• Point the remote control at the remote control sensor located at the front of the TV.
• Keep the remote control sensor area clear from obstacles.
• Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your remote control operation; try turning
off the fluorescent lamps.
Condition Explanation/Solution
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Some digital cable channels
are not being displayed
• Certain cable companies have limitations on the broadcast of digital cable
channels. Check with your cable company for more information.
• The digital cable channel may be set to Hidden in the Show/Hide Channels
setting (see page 46).
Some photo files or music
files are not displayed from
my USB equipment or DLNA
Certified media server
• The accessible file or folder limit in a directory is 1,000 for USB and 30,000 for
a DLNA Certified media server. This limit includes non-JPEG, MP3 files or just
folders. Files or folders are populated based on their time stamps. Photo, music
files or folders exceeding the limit will not be displayed.
Photo images appear small in
the screen
•Set Display Size to Expanded (see page 31).
• Whether or not photo images can or cannot be displayed in full-screen depends
on the resolution or aspect ratio of the file.
Photo images or folders take
time to display
• Depending on the image dimension, file size, and number of files in a folder,
some photo images or folders take time to display.
• The first time a camera is connected to the TV via USB cable, it may take up to
a couple of minutes for the photos to display.
Lost password • Select the Password settings on the Parental Lock settings, then enter the
following master password: 4357. This password clears your previous password
and allows you to enter a new password (see page 47).
How to reset the TV to factory
settings
• Turn on the TV. While holding down V on the remote control, press POWER
on the TV. (The TV will turn itself off, then back on again.) Release V.
WARNING: The reset will clear all of your customized settings including the
Parental Lock setting.
The speaker grill is loose • Orient the speaker grill so that the location of the marks on the speaker grill and
TV match, insert the protrusions on the speaker grill into the holes on the TV,
and support gently. Check that the speaker grill and TV are in contact without
any gaps, and then secure it by pushing and sliding the speaker grill left into
place.
TV screen feels warm • Due to the thin profile of this television, the heat generated by the LCD panel
backlight and supporting electronics will be more noticeable. This is normal
operation and not a cause for concern.
Condition Explanation/Solution
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Other Information
Specifications
* While the TV is collecting TV Guide data and/or during software update the power consumption is less than 30 W.
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• Optional accessories availability depends on its stock.
• Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Model KDL-40XBR6 KDL-46XBR6 KDL-52XBR6
System
Television system
NTSC: American TV standard
ATSC (8VSB terrestrial): ATSC compliant 8VSB
QAM on cable: ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 (Does not include CableCARD functionality)
Channel coverage
Analog terrestrial: 2 - 69 / Digital terrestrial: 2 - 69
Analog Cable: 1 - 135 / Digital Cable: 1 - 135
Panel system
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel
Speaker output
8W (L) + 8W (R) + 11W (Assist Woofer)
10W (L) + 10W (R) + 15W
(Assist Woofer)
Input/Output jacks
CABLE/ANTENNA
75-ohm external terminal for RF inputs
VIDEO IN 1/2/3
S VIDEO (4-pin mini DIN) (VIDEO 1 only): Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative /
C: 0.286 Vp-p (Burst signal), 75 ohms
VIDEO: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative
AUDIO: 500 mVrms (Typical) / Impedance: 47 kilohms
COMPONENT IN 1/2
YPBPR (Component Video): Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative / PB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms /
P
R: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms / Signal format: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
AUDIO: 500 mVrms (Typical) / Impedance: 47 kilohms
HDMI IN 1/2/3/4
HDMI: Video: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 1080/24p / Audio: Two channel linear PCM 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz, 16, 20
and 24bits, Dolby Digital
AUDIO (HDMI IN 4 only): 500 mVrms (Typical) / Impedance: 47 kilohms
AUDIO OUT
500 mVrms (Typical)
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(OPTICAL)
PCM/Dolby Digital optical signal
PC IN
D-sub 15-pin, analog RGB, 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, positive
See the PC Input Signal Reference Chart on page 14.
PC AUDIO INPUT
Stereo mini jack, 500 mVrms, (Typical) / Impedance: 47 kilohms
LAN (10/100)
10 BASE-T/100 BASE-TX Connector (connection speed may vary depending on the network environment. This
product does not guarantee network quality or speed of 10 BASE-T/100 BASE-TX terminals.)
DMPORT
VIDEO: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative
AUDIO: 500 mVrms (Typical) / Impedance: 47 kilohms
USB
Hi-Speed USB
Power and others
Power requirement
120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power consumption
in use
225 W 285 W
295 W
in standby
All models less than 0.2 W*
Screen size
(inches measured diagonally)
40 46 52
Display resolution
1,920 dots (horizontal) × 1,080 lines (vertical)
Speaker/Front (2) (mm)
(inches)
34 × 104
1
3
/8 × 4
1
/8
Tweater (2) (mm) ø
(inches) ø
30
1
1
/8
Assist Woofer (mm)
(inches)
50 × 100
2 × 4
55 × 120
2
1
/8 × 4
3
/4
Dimensions (W x H x D)
with stand (mm)
(inches)
953 x 684 x 279
37
5
/8 x 27 x 11
1089 x 765 x 307
42
7
/8 x 30
1
/8 x 12
1
/8
1257 x 874 x 346
49
1
/2 x 34
1
/2 x 13
5
/8
without stand (mm)
(inches)
953 x 645 x 103
37
5
/8 x 25
1
/2 x 4
1
/8
1089 x 723 x 104
42
7
/8 x 28
1
/2 x 4
1
/8
1257 x 831 x 127
49
1
/2 x 32
3
/4 x 5
wall-mount hole pattern
(mm)
300 × 300
wall-mount screw size
M6 (length: refer to diagram on page 7)
Mass with stand (kg)
(lb.)
20.0
45.0
23.5
52.0
35.5
79.0
without stand (kg)
(lb.)
23.5
52.0
28.0
62.0
42.5
94.0
Supplied accessories
Remote control RM-YD024 (1) / Size AA batteries (2) / AC power cord (1) / Cable holder (1 attached to the Table-
Top Stand) / Operating Instructions (1) / Quick Setup Guide (1) / Warranty Card (1) / Safety and Regulatory
Booklet (1)
For KDL-40XBR6 and KDL-46XBR only: Attaching the Table-Top Stand (1) / Screws (4)
Optional accessories
Connecting cables / Support Belt Kit / Colour Variation Unit / Wall-Mount Bracket: SU-WL500 / TV Stand: see
page 2
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Index
0-9 buttons 20
4:3 Default 45
A
AC IN 11
Add Digital Channels 46
Add for Slideshow 33
Add to Favorites 31, 33
Advanced Settings 42
Analog CC 47
Audio Out 44
AUDIO OUT jack 11
Auto Adjust 45
Auto Program 46
Auto Wide 44
B
Background TV 29
Backlight 41
Balance 43
Bass 43
BD/DVD MENU button 20
BD/DVD TOP MENU button 20
Bilingual audio 44
Brightness 41
C
CABLE/ANTENNA input 11
CC button 22
CC Display 47
CH +/– button 23
Channel Block 48
Channel Tuning Keys 50
CineMotion 42
Color 41
Color Temperature 41
COMPONENT IN jack (1080p/1080i/
720p/480p/480i)
11
Contact Sony 40
Control for HDMI 50
Country 47
Current Time 40
D
Device Auto Power Off 50
Device List 50
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)
jack
11
Digital CC 47
Digital Rating 48
Display Area 45
DISPLAY button 19
Display Options 47
DMe
x
button 19
DMe
x
/SERVICE 11
DVR/VCR Record Buttons 20
E
Edit Channel Labels 46
English Rating 49
ENT button 20
Equipment Control/BRAVIA Sync 19
F
F1/F2 button 23
Favorites 28
FAVORITES button 20
File Actions 31
File Order 31, 33
FREEZE button 22
French Rating 49
FUNCTION buttons 19
G
Game Mode 43
GUIDE button 20
H
H Center 45
HDMI IN jack 11
HOME button 20
Home Menu Scrolling 52
Hue 41
I
Info Banner 51
Information 31, 33
Infrared Receiver (IR) 24
INPUT button 22
Installing the TV on a wall 7
J
JUMP button 23
L
Language 51
LIGHT button 19
Light Sensor
Described
24
Setting 52
Logo Illumination 52
M
Manage Inputs 50
Motion Enhancer 42
Movie Rating 49
MPEG Noise Reduction 41
MTS 44
Music 32
MUTING button 20
N
Network Setup 51
Noise Reduction 41
O
Omit from Slideshow 33
OPTIONS button 22
P
P&P 37
Password 47
PC IN jack 11
PC Power Management 52
Phase 45
Photo 30
Photo Settings 31
PIC OFF/TIMER LED 24
Picture 41
Picture Adjustments 32, 41
Picture Adjustments Lock 52
PICTURE button 22
Picture Mode 41
PIP 37
Pitch 45
Playback Method 31, 33
POWER button 21
POWER LED 24
Power Saving 52
R
Rating 48
Remote control
programming
25
Remove from Favorites 31, 33
Reset 41, 43, 45, 56
RETURN button 20
S
S VIDEO jack 11
Screen Position 45
Server Diagnostics 51
Settings
Channel
46
Clock/Timers 40
Closed Captions (CC) 47
External Inputs 50
General Setup 51
HDMI Settings 50
Initial Setup 52
Network 51
Parental Lock 47
Picture 41
Product Support 40
Screen 44
Sound 43
Sharpness 41
Show/Hide Channels 46
Show/Hide Servers 51
Signal Diagnostics 40
Signal Type 46
Sleep Timer 40
Software Update 40
Sound Adjustments 32, 43
Sound Booster 43
SOUND button 19
Sound Mode 43
Speaker 24
Speakers 32, 44
STANDBY LED 24
Start Slideshow 31
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Steady Sound 43
Surround 43
T
Thumbnail View 31, 33
Timer 40
Treble 43
Troubleshooting 53–56
TV Auto Power On 50
TV Guide On Screen 34
TV POWER button 21
TV Rating 49
U
U.S.A. Rating 49
Unrated 48
USB Auto Start 51
V
V Center 45
Vertical Size 45
VIDEO IN jack 11
Video/Photo Optimizer 43
View 31
Voice Zoom 43
VOL +/– button 20
Volume Offset 43
W
WIDE button 21
Wide Mode 44, 45
Woofer Level 44
For Your Convenience
Please contact Sony Customer Support directly if you:
z
Have questions on the use of your television after reading your Operating Instructions manual
and Quick Setup Guide
z
Experience difficulty operating your television
For United States
http://www.sony.com/tvsupport
or to speak with a support representative: 1-800-222-SONY (7669)
For Canada
http://www.sony.ca/support
or to speak with a support representative: 1-877-899-SONY (7669)
Sony will work to resolve your questions more quickly than your retailer or place of purchase.
Please Do Not Return the Product to the Store
On-line Registration Available:
Be sure to register your TV.
United States
http://productregistration.sony.com
Canada
http://www.sonystyle.ca/registration
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