Sony BRAVIA KDL-37XBR6 Operating Instructions Manual
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- Page 1 Operating Instructions KDL-32XBR6 KDL-40V4100 KDL-37XBR6 KDL-42V4100 KDL-40V4150 KDL-46V4100 KDL-52V4100 © 2008 Sony Corporation KDL-40W4100 KDL-46W4100 KDL-52W4100 KDL-46W4150...
- Page 2 To Customers Sufficient expertise is required for installing tile specified TV. Be sure to subcontract to a Sony dealer or licensed contractor and pay adequate attention to salbty dm'ing the installation. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark. and BRAVIA, "BRAVIA"...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
External Inputs Settings ... 41 _=, HDMI Settings ... General Setup Settings ... 42 ..€ Initial Setup ... 1 "2"3 Troubleshooting Specifications ... Index ... volume) Customer Support http://www,sony,com/tvsupport On-line United States http://productregistration,sony,com Canada http://www,sonystyle,ca/registration TV ... through TV Home Menu on Registration... -
Page 4: The Four Steps To A Full Hd Experience
Thank you for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. The quality of the image you see on your BRAVlA 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 BRAVlA TV can receive and display HD programming from: •... -
Page 5: Tv Home Menu: Xmbt. (Xrossmediabar)
TV Home Menu: XMBTM (XrossMediaBar) The XMBTM iS an easy way to access the TV settings for customizing, making adjustments, viewing the available TV channels and selecting the connected equipment. Press the HOME button on your remote control to display the XMBTM. From the horizontal Media Category Bar you can control: •... -
Page 6: Installing The Tv
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 •... -
Page 7: Preparation For Wall-Mount Bracket
Sony strongly recommends that you use the Wall-Mount Bracket model designed TV and the wall-mounting of your TV should be performed by a Sony dealer contractor. • For bracket installation, refer to the supplied "Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket" instruction guide provided by the Wall-Mount Bracket model for your TV. -
Page 8: When Installing The Tv Against A Wall Or Enclosed Area
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). Installed with stand ]' 11 7/8 inches (30 cm) 4 inche (10 ore) "I@_o;hme_S _ Leave at least this much space around the set,... -
Page 9: Securing The Tv
Use a Sony specified TV stand (see page 2) and follow the instruction manual provided 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... -
Page 10: Locating Inputs And Outputs
2. Locating Inputs and Outputs Rear of TV KDL-32XBR6/KDL-37XBR6/ KDL-42V41 O0 © KDL-40V4150/KDL-4OV4100/ KDL-46V4100/KDL-52V4100/ KDL-4OW4100/KDL-46W4100/ KDL-52W4100/KDL-46W4150 • This TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of 1,920 dots x 1,080 lines. • An HDMI or Component video (YP_PR) connection is required to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p video formats. -
Page 11: System
VIDEO IN 1 Connects S VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO IN 213 Connects VIDEO/L(MONO)- AUDIO-R • If you have mono equipment, audio input jack. COMPONENT Connects 112(1080p/1080i/ 720p1480p1480i)l L-AUDIO-R PC IN Connects (RGB/AUDIO) also be connected Chart" on page 14 for the signals that can be displayed. •... -
Page 12: Connecting The Tv
3. Connecting the TV You can enjoy high-definition and standard- definition digital programming (if available in your area) along with standard-definition programming. • This TV is capable of receiving unscrambled programming for both cable (QAM external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC). • It is strongly recommended that you connect CABLE/ANTENNA... - Page 13 Shown with DVI Connection Rear of TV AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) • If the equipment has a DVI jack and not an HDMI jack, connect cable or adapter) jack and connect page 11. Shown with Component Connection Rear of TV I¥_ I"...
- Page 14 Use the TV as a monitor for your PC by connecting also be connected to a PC with a DVI or HDMI output. (Refer to the separate • Connect the PC IN jack to the PC using an HD15- HD15 cable with ferrite core (analog cable (see page 11 ).
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Page 15: Other Equipment
Personal com )uter Rear of TV Di lital recorder Game m system • Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) Digital Blu-ray satellite Disc Player/ "PS3" player receiver CABLE/ANTENNA Analog Digital audio audio equipment equipment (AN Receiver/Home Theater) when connecting other equipment Digital Audio... -
Page 16: Setting Up The Channel List
4. Setting Up the Channel - Initial Setup The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn on the TV for the first time. Complete your cable connections (refer to tile preceding pages and the Quick Setup Guide provided separately) before proceeding with the Initial Setup. - Page 17 [] To Run Initial Setup Again or Auto Program at a Later Time Select the Initial Setup feature from the or perform the steps described in the Initial Setup section on page 42. To run Auto Program, see page 37. [] To Add Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as described on page 37.
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Page 18: Inserting Batteries Into The Remote Control
Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) tll} and • on the batteries to the diagram battery compartment of the remote control. When Using the Remote Control TV Controls iNPUT VOLUME by matching inside the Follow the guidelines below •... -
Page 19: Remote Control Button Description
Remote Control Button Description • The 5, PLAY and CH+ buttons have a tactile dot. Use them as a reference when operating the TV. DISPLAY Press once to display the banner with channel/program information you are watching. The banner will time out in a few seconds or press again to exit. - Page 20 DMe x Press to access features in the optional BRAVIA external module (e.g. DMX-NV 1). See your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia may not be available in all regions. [] 0-9 ENT Press 0-9 to select a channel; the channel changes after two seconds.
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Page 21: Motion Enhancer
[] OPTIONS Press to display shortcuts. current input and content. Picture Sound P&P or PIP Exit P&P or Exit PIP Motion Enhancer Speakers Audio Swap Screen Add to Favorites/ Remove Alternate Digital Background Device • The Digital appear in Options audio streams program. - Page 22 [] WIDE Press repeatedly to cycle through the available Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, H Stretch, Zoom. The Wide Mode settings can he also accessed in the Screen settings (see pages 35 and 36). Changing the Wide Screen 4:3 Original Standard-definition Wide Zoom...
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Page 23: Indicators
POWER Lights up in green when the TV is turned on. SONY Logo The Sony logo will illuminate when the TV is powered on. Illumination You can turn off the logo illumination, for details see page 42. • Logo Illumination Off). -
Page 24: Favorites
Favorites With Favorites, you can manage and customize your preferred TV channels, External Background TV themes for easy access. Press FAVORITES. Saved channel Background TV or external input • The first time you enter Favorites, Background • themes and some inputs Favorites, from follow... -
Page 25: Background Tv
Using BRAVIA Sync with Control for HDMI The BRAVIA Sync function on this TV communicates supporting the Control To connect Sony equipment with Control for HDMI Use an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI connection. See pages connection shown in the Quick provided with the TV documentation. -
Page 26: How To Use Tv Guide On Screen
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. - Page 27 _iNi_i_i_i!_ii!_i_i_i_i_I_i________ Search program Press i1"/,!,/_./* to highlight the following CHILDREN, press _.1, to highlight you found the program. Keyword search Keyword SEARCH again or press OPTIONS search to narrow your search by type, category Customizing the TV Highlight Guide On Screen customize system settings...
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Page 28: To Change Inputs Or Channels
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. -
Page 29: Media Category Icons
The HOME button allows you to access the TV Home Menu on the (XrossMediaBar) Media Category Icons Adjusting TV Settings Customize the TV settings with various options. settings Explanations of different • The available options are grayed out or not displayed. Watching 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 26). -
Page 30: Navigating Through Tv Home Menu On Xmb
Navigating through Press HOME to display the XMB,,-,,. Press 1,1,_to select a Media Category icon. Available TV settings and features are listed under the Settings icon, ÷ a (3 Press IF/,;,to move within the Category Object Bar. (The Category Object Bar shown below is for ©... -
Page 31: Tv Settings Descriptions
TV Settings Descriptions 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 Press Q to display the diagnostics information for the current signal. -
Page 32: Picture Settings
Picture Mode Picture Adjustments For VMeo For Photo For PC Timings • Picture control • The options setting Reset Backlight Picture Brightness Color Color Temperature Cool White adjustmel_t Sharpness Noise Reduction MPEG Reduction Vivid For enhanced Standard For standard home entertainment. Cinema For viewing viewing... - Page 33 Feature is only available to the Component or HDMI input. The TV will automatically image content when Sony optional mode is connected to the HDMI input. Select to set the picture settings Select to set the picture settings features...
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Page 34: O_,_Soundsettings
Available Sound settings depend on the Sound Mode Sound Adjustments Reset Treble Bass Balance Surround Voice Zoom Sound Booster Steady Volume Offset • Sound control. Stereo El!)oy stereo, I)ilirzgual Auto SAP aim molzo programs' Mono • MTS is available • MTS can also be accessed Speakers TV Speakers Audio System... -
Page 35: Screen Settings
Audio Fixed Easy corztrol of volume adjustmelzt Variable • Alternate Audio is available only for digital programs. languages from the audio tracks, and if that language will automatically switch to the matching option may be accessed by pressing from the broadcaster. Wide Mode Wide Zoom Normal... -
Page 36: Vertical Size
Display Area Full Pixel Normal -1/-2 • For 720p, to Full. Screen Position Adjust the Vertical positioning. Screen Position • • Vertical • For high-definition Vertical Size Adjusts • Vertical standard-definition Auto Adjust Select Yes to start the auto adjust for the PC input. Reset Resets Phase... -
Page 37: Channel Settings
Signal Type Cable Antenna • You should run Auto Auto Program Automatically will be based on the Select Auto Select will display Press RETURN • Running type. • If you run Auto the newly scanned Add Digital Channels Select to add digital channels. appropriately Show/Hide Channels Allows... -
Page 38: Closed Captions (Cc) Settings
CC Display This option allows you to view Closed On with Analog For the basic analog (EIA-608) CCl, CC2, CC3, Text1, Text3, Text4 Digital For both analog Select Display Options Customize Character Background • Closed Captions (CC) can be turned On, Off or On with Muting control. - Page 39 Rating Child Youth Young Adult Custom • If you are not familiar with the parental to help simplify the rating selection. Digital Rating (Available orzly irz U.S.A. Clear where a&,atzced ratitzgs exist) Custom Unrated Allow (Available orzly whefz Block Country is set to U.S.A.) •...
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Page 40: Adult Programming
Custom Rating System Chart For Country selection of U.S.A.: Movie Rating PG-13 N C-17 Rating Age-Based Block programs I)3, their TV-Y ratbzg, cotztetzt or both TV-Y7 TV-(3 TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA Content-Based • To ensure Country selection of Canada: English Rating French Rating 8 ans+... -
Page 41: Control For Hdmi
Select to disable the tuning keys during external input mode and prevent unintentionally exiting the external input. and communicate with other Sony equipment Control for NDMI is On. Control for NDMI is connected to display the Device and Content keys. -
Page 42: General Setup Settings
The STANDBY Select Off to disable this feature. to exit from standby mode. not VESA-compliant. the SONY logo on the front panel or select Off to disable when you first connected the TV or if you want Follow the instructions on the screen. -
Page 43: Troubleshooting
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: No picture No picture • Check Cannot receive any channels •... - Page 44 No color/Dark picture/Color is not correct / The picture is too bright Noisy picture Blurry picture / Poor color No sound / Noisy sound No sound / Good picture Audio noise No Audio or Low Audio with Home Theater System BRAVIA Sync Cannot find connected BRAVIA Sync HDMI device...
- Page 45 "Black box" on screen • You have selected a text option and no text is available (see page 38). To turn off this feature, set the CC Display closed captioning, select CC1 instead of Text1-4. Black bands appear at the •...
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Page 46: Specifications
Specifications System Television system NTSC: American TV standaM ATSC (8VSB lerrestrial): ATSC compliant 8VSB QAM on cable: ANS1/SCTE 07 2000 (Does nol include CableCARD Channel coverage Analog lerreslrial: 2 - 69 / Digital terrestrial: 2 - 69 Analog Cable: 1 - 135 / Digital Cable: 1 - 135 Panel system LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel... -
Page 47: Index
CC Display CH +M button Channel Block Channel Tuning Keys CineMotion Color Color Temperature COMPONENT IN jack ( 1080p/1080i/ 720p/480p/480i) Contact Sony Control for HDMI Country Current Time Device Auto Power Device List Digital DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack Digital Rating... - Page 48 United States 1-800-222-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 http://www.sony.net/ Printed in U.S.A.
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