Sony Bravia KDL-40XBR4 Operating Instructions Manual
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- Page 1 KDL-40XBR4 KDL-40XBR5 KDL-46XBR4 KDL-46XBR5 KDL-52XBR4 KDL-52XBR5 © 2007 Sony Corporation LCD Digital Color TV Operating Instructions 3-214-428-11(1)
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Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity
Safety s Operate the TV only on 120 - 240 V AC. s Use the AC power cord specified by Sony and suitable for the voltage where you use s The plug is designed, for safety purposes, to fit into the wall outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control...20 Remote Control and TV Controls ...20 Indicators ...25 Programming the Remote Control...26 Operating Sony Brand Video Equipment...26 Programming Non-Sony Video Equipment ...26 Quick Setup Guide (separate volume) Provides a variety of optional equipment connection diagrams. -
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
Observe the followings to prevent the AC power cord from being damaged. If the AC power cord is damaged, it may result in a fire or an electric shock. Stop using it and ask your dealer or Sony service center to exchange it. -
Page 5: Carrying The Tv
Small accessories Keep small accessories out of children’s reach. ANTENNAS Outdoor antenna grounding If an outdoor antenna is installed, follow the precautions below. An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits. -
Page 6: Ventilation/Moisture
VENTILATION The slots and openings in the TV are provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the TV and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered. Unless proper ventilation is provided, the TV may gather dust and get dirty. -
Page 7: Replacement Parts
s Do not install the TV in a location where it may protrude, such as on or behind a pillar, or where you might bump your head on it. Otherwise, it may result in injury. Preventing the TV from toppling over Take measures to prevent the TV from toppling over and causing injury. -
Page 8: Welcome To The World Of Bravia
Welcome to the World of BRAVIA™ 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 full detail of your new BRAVIA TV, you need access to HD programming. -
Page 9: Tv Home Menu: Xmb (Xross Media Bar)
TV Home Menu: XMB ™ The XMB is a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on the TV screen. The ™ is an easy way to select programming and adjust settings on your BRAVIA TV. Press the ™ HOME button on your remote control to access the XMB From the horizontal Media Category Bar you can control: •... -
Page 10: Getting Started
TV’s weight. • For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that you use the Wall-Mount Bracket model designed for your TV and that the wall-mounting of your TV is performed by a Sony dealer or licensed contractor. -
Page 11: Locating Inputs And Outputs
2. Locating Inputs and Outputs Left Side Item Description 1 Headphone jack Connects to your headphones. If your headphones do not match the jack, use a suitable plug adapter (not supplied). • While headphones are connected, the TV speakers are muted. 2 VIDEO IN 2 Connects to the composite video and audio output jacks on your camcorder or other VIDEO/R-AUDIO-... -
Page 12: Rear
Rear KDL-40XBR4/ KDL-46XBR4/ KDL-52XBR4 AUDIO VHF/UHF/CABLE Item Description 1 PC IN Connects to a personal computer’s video output connector using a HD15-HD15 cable with (RGB/AUDIO) ferrite core (analog RGB, not supplied). Can also be connected to other analog RGB equipment. See “PC Input Signal Reference Chart”... - Page 13 Item Description 2 HDMI IN 1 HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital HDMI/ audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, R-AUDIO-L such as a set-top box, DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player, A/V receiver as well as PC. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus digital audio.
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Page 14: Connecting The Tv
3. Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can enjoy high-definition and standard- definition digital programming (if available in your area) along with standard-definition analog programming. • This TV is capable of receiving unscrambled digital programming for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC). - Page 15 Shown with DVI Connection Rear of TV AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) • If the equipment has a DVI jack and not an HDMI jack, connect the DVI jack to the HDMI IN 1 (with DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter) jack and connect the audio jack to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of HDMI IN 1. For details, see page 13.
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Page 16: Pc Input Signal Reference Chart
Use the TV as a monitor for your PC. Shown below with the HD15 to HD15 connection. This TV can also be connected to a PC with DVI or HDMI output. (Refer to the separate Quick Setup Guide.) • Connect the PC IN jack to the PC using the HD15- HD15 cable with ferrite core (analog RGB, not supplied) and audio cable (page 12). -
Page 17: Other Equipment
Other Equipment Blu-ray Personal Disc Player/ computer AUDIO AUDIO S VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) (MONO) AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO COMPONENT IN COMPONENT IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN (1080p/1080i/ (1080p/1080I/ 720p/480p/480I) 720p/480p/480i) Digital recorder Game system • Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting other equipment to your TV. Digital satellite player... -
Page 18: Using Hdmi Control For Bravia Theatre Sync
Setting the HDMI Control In order for the HDMI Control function to operate, the TV and other Sony HDMI Control equipment must be setup. See page 44 on how to turn the HDMI Control On. For other equipment, refer to the operating instruction for that equipment. -
Page 19: Setting Up The Channel List - Initial Setup
4. Setting Up the Channel List – Initial Setup The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn on the TV for the first time. 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. -
Page 20: Using The Tv Features
Using the TV Features Remote Control and TV Controls/Indicators 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. Remote Control and TV Controls Push and slide to open. - Page 21 CC Display, see page 41. 8 DMe Press to access features in the optional BRAVIA external module. See your dealer or www.sony.com/bravia for more information. The module may not be available in your region. 9 SOUND Press to cycle through different sound settings: Dynamic for...
- Page 22 Button Description qs BD, DVD When FUNCTION is switched on BD (Blu-ray Disc), DVD or STB or STB, these buttons operate the video equipment you have Operating programmed into the remote control. For details, see “Using Buttons Other Equipment with Your Remote Control” on page 28. &m PREV: Press to replay the current program from the previous chapter mark (if any) or from the beginning of the live TV cache.
- Page 23 Button Description ws JUMP Press to jump back and forth between two channels. The TV alternates between the current channel and the last channel that was selected. wd WIDE Press repeatedly to step through the Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen settings (see page 37).
- Page 24 Button Description wf PICTURE Press repeatedly to cycle through the available picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Photo, Custom. (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 34. wg INPUT Press to display the list of External Inputs and TV mode.
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Page 25: Indicators
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 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. -
Page 26: Programming The Remote Control
The remote control is preset as below so that you do not need to program the remote control. Sony Equipment Programmable Code Number 101 (Sony Blu-ray Disc Player) 751 (Sony DVD Player) 801 (Sony Satellite Receiver) Programming Non-Sony Video Equipment Follow the steps below to program your TV’s... - Page 27 Mitsubishi Panasonic Philips 811, 902, 903 RCA/PROSCAN 802, 808, 902, 903 Toshiba 806, 807 Samsung 812, 902, 903 * If an Aiwa VCR does not work even though you enter the code for Aiwa, enter the code for Sony instead.
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Page 28: Using Other Equipment With Your Remote Control
Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control Make sure that the equipment is programmed on the remote control (page 26). Press INPUT repeatedly until you see the video input on the screen for your connected equipment. Remote control tips are provided below. •... - Page 29 Press ... Specify the previous chapter/track Specify the next chapter/track > Return to the previous display RETURN 5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV) To Do This ... Press ... Activate the remote control to operate DVD (FUNCTION) the DVD Turn on/off...
- Page 30 To Do This ... Press ... Replay the current program for a set period of time Advance forward a set period of time when playing back a recorded program Specify the previous chapter mark > Specify the next chapter mark Stop Pause Record...
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Page 31: Using P&P And Pip 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. -
Page 32: Using The Menus
Using the Menus The HOME button allows you to access the TV Home Menu on the XMB Media Bar) as well as a variety of TV features. Settings Media Category Icons Adjusting TV Settings Customize the TV settings with various options. Settings Explanations of different Settings start from page 34. -
Page 33: Navigating Through Tv Home Menu On Xmb
Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB Press HOME to display the XMB Press B/b to select a Media Category icon. Settings Available TV Available settings and channels are features are listed under listed under the TV icon. the Settings icon. -
Page 34: Tv Setting Description
TV Setting Description 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 is displayed here. - Page 35 • 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 differ depending on the Video/Photo Optimizer setting (see page 39). Reset Resets the current Picture Mode setting to the default values.
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Page 36: Sound Settings
Advanced Settings Reset Black Corrector Enhances black areas of the picture for stronger contrast. Advanced C.E. (Advanced Contrast Enhancer) Gamma Clear White Color Space Live Color White Balance Adjusts the color temperature color by color. Detail Enhancer Enhances the details of the picture. Edge Enhancer Enhances the outline of the picture. -
Page 37: Screen Settings
Sound Booster Sound Booster provides a fuller sound with a greater sense of depth and width, by emphasizing the high and low frequency sounds. Select High or Low for the amount of boost you desire while in Custom of Sound Mode. Selecting Off will bypass the emphasis. - Page 38 Display Area Full Pixel Normal -1/-2 Screen Position Adjust the Vertical positioning by pressing V/v. Press B/b to adjust the Horizontal positioning. • The Screen Position feature is useful if the TV is connected to game equipment. Vertical Size Adjusts the vertical size of the picture. Press B/b and press •...
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Page 39: Video Options Settings
Use this setting when the High and Standard settings result in noise. Sets suitable image quality, depending on the input source, video data or photograph data when directly connecting Sony HDMI output- capable equipment that supports Video-A mode. Produces suitable image quality for moving pictures. -
Page 40: Audio Options Settings
Audio Options Settings Stereo Enjoy stereo, bilingual Auto SAP and mono programs Mono • MTS is available only for analog programs. Speakers TV Speakers Audio System Audio Out Fixed Easy control of volume adjustment Variable • 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. -
Page 41: Closed Captions (Cc) Settings
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 Press V/v to scroll through the channels until you highlight the channel to show or hide. -
Page 42: Parental Lock Settings
Parental Lock 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. 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. - Page 43 Channel Block Allows you to block 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. Custom Rating System Chart For Country selection of U.S.A.: Movie Rating...
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Page 44: External Inputs Settings
PC: –, Skip. • “–” indicates that no labels are assigned. HDMI Settings HDMI inputs of this TV will recognize and communicate with other Sony equipment equipped with HDMI Control. HDMI Control On/Off feature allows your TV to communicate with other equipment that supports HDMI Control. -
Page 45: Initial Setup
• PC Power Management is not VESA-compliant. Logo Illumination Select to illuminate the Sony logo on the front panel of the TV. Select On or Off. Initial Setup If you have missed the Initial Setup when you first connected the TV or if you want to scan all receivable channels, you can run the Initial Setup. -
Page 46: Other Information
Ventilation holes 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: Condition Explanation/Solution No picture No picture •... - Page 47 Condition Explanation/Solution Poor picture The quality of the images is • Picture quality depends on the signal content. See Quick Setup Guide not as good as what I saw at the store Double images or ghosts • Check antenna/cable connections. •...
- Page 48 • There may be more than one code for the equipment that you are attempting to operate. • There is a possibility that some non-Sony equipment cannot be operated by your Sony TV remote control. You may need to use the equipment’s original remote control.
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Page 49: Specifications
Specifications Model KDL-40XBR4/XBR5 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: 1-125 / Digital Cable: 1-135 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel Panel system Speaker output... - Page 50 Model KDL-40XBR4/XBR5 Supplied accessories Remote control RM-YD017 (1) / Size AA batteries (2) / AC power cord (1) / Support belt (1) / Securing screw (1) / Wood screw (1) / Cable holder (1 attached to the TV) / Operating Instructions (1) / Quick Setup Guide (1) / Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket (1) / Warranty Card (1) / Online Registration Card (U.S.A.
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Page 51: Index
CH +/– button Channel Block CineMotion Color Color Matrix Color Temperature COMPONENT IN jack (1080p/1080i/ 720p/480p/480i) Connecting the TV Contact Sony Country Current Time Device Auto Power Off Device List Digital CC DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack Digital Rating Display Area... - Page 52 U.S.A. Rating Unrated Using with remote control 5.1ch DVD AV System AV Receiver Blu-ray Disc Player Cable Box DVD Player or DVD Changer DVD/VCR Combo Unit HDD/DVD Combo Unit Satellite Receiver V Center Vertical Size VHF/UHF/CABLE input Video Color Space (x.v.Color) , 13 VIDEO/AUDIO (L/R) jacks Video/Photo Optimizer...
- Page 60 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 Printed in U.S.A. Canada...