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Sony BRAVIA KDL-40XBR7 Operating Instructions Manual

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LCD Digital Color TV
Operating Instructions
KDL-40XBR7
KDL-70XBR7
KDL-46XBR8
KDL-55XBR8
© 2008 Sony Corporation
4-111-727-12(1)

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  • Page 1 1-877-899-SONY (7669) LCD Digital Color TV 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:...

  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    Gemstar-TV Guide International Inc. and/or its related affiliates are not in any way liable for Owner’s Record Use the following Sony TVs only with the the accuracy or availability of the program The model and serial numbers are located following WALL-MOUNT BRACKET or schedule information or other data in the TV at the rear of the TV.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Backlight Time Out ........25 External Inputs Settings......51 Reset the Remote Control ......25 HDMI Settings ........51 Manufacturer’s Code List .........26 Network Settings ........52 Sony Equipment Codes........26 General Setup Settings ......52 Other Manufacturer Equipment Codes..26 Initial Setup..........53 Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control ............27...

  • Page 4: 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 stunning detail of your new BRAVIA TV, you need access to HD programming.
  • Page 5 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 ™...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting Started 1. Installing the TV • Lift the TV by placing your palm directly underneath the panel but do not put stress on the This TV can be mounted on a wall using a Wall- LCD panel. Mount Bracket or placed on a TV stand (each sold separately).

  • Page 7: Preparation For Wall-Mount Bracket

    Wall-Mount Bracket model designed for your (30 cm) TV and the wall-mounting of your TV should 4 inches 4 inches be performed by a Sony dealer or licensed (10 cm) (10 cm) contractor. Leave at least • Sufficient expertise is required in installing this...

  • Page 8: Securing The Tv

    Air circulation is blocked. Air circulation is blocked. curious children. Use a Sony TV Stand Use a Sony specified TV stand (see page 2) and follow the instruction manual provided with the Wall Wall Sony TV stand.

  • Page 9: Bundling The Connecting Cables

    Anchor the TV to the Wall Bundling the Connecting Cables Use the hardware listed below (not supplied): • Two M6 × 10-12 mm anchor bolts (screw into You can bundle the connecting cables as illustrated the top-most wall-mount holes located on the below.

  • Page 10: Locating Inputs And Outputs

    2. Locating Inputs and Outputs COMPONENT IN VIDEO IN DMex/SERVICE (1080p/1080i/ 720p/480p/480i) (10/100) PC IN S VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO (VAR/FIX) VIDEO (OPTICAL) (MONO) AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO DMPORT DC 5V / 0.7A MAX AUDIO AUDIO Rear of TV REMOTE CABLE / ANTENNA Side Panel KDL-40XBR7...
  • Page 11 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. • To maintain picture quality of your TV when used with other equipment, Sony strongly recommends using the Sony High Speed HDMI cable.

  • Page 12: Connecting The Tv

    3. Connecting the TV HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can enjoy high-definition programming by Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna subscribing to a high-definition cable service or a System high-definition satellite service. For the best possible picture, make sure you connect this You can enjoy high-definition and standard- equipment to your TV via the HDMI or definition digital programming (if available in...
  • Page 13 Shown with DVI Connection Rear of TV DMex/SERVICE CATV/Satellite (10/100) antenna cable DVI-to-HDMI PC IN cable HD cable box/ HD satellite box DMPORT DC 5V / 0.7A MAX AUDIO-R AUDIO AUDIO (red) REMOTE AUDIO-L CABLE / ANTENNA (white) Audio cable •...

  • Page 14: Pc Input Signal Reference Chart

    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.) Rear of TV DMex/SERVICE (10/100) PC IN...

  • Page 15: Other Equipment

    Other Equipment Digital Digital Blu-ray Personal Audio cable satellite Disc player/ computer system player LAN connection receiver “PS3” Rear of TV Side panel DMex/SERVICE (10/100) PC IN drive DMPORT DC 5V / 0.7A MAX DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter VIDEO IN AUDIO AUDIO for portable...

  • Page 16: Setting Up The Channel List - Initial Setup

    4. Setting Up the Channel List • If the language that you have selected in the Language setting is available from the broadcaster as – Initial Setup an Alternate Audio language, your TV will automatically switch to the matching language with The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn the Alternate Audio feature.
  • Page 17 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 53. To run Auto Program, see page 47. Network General Setup Settings...

  • Page 18: Operating The Tv

    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. Push to open When Using the Remote Control Follow the guidelines below •...

  • Page 19: Remote Control Button Description

    Use them as a 6 DMe Press to access features in the optional BRAVIA external reference when operating the TV. 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. (Continued)
  • Page 20 BD/DVD Press to display the BD/DVD disc menu. MENU • For more information, refer to the operating manual of the connected equipment. qk Red, Green, To use with Sony Blu-ray player (BD) see chart on page 26. Blue, Yellow...

  • Page 21: Changing The Wide Screen Mode

    Button Description 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.
  • Page 22 Button Description ws PICTURE Press repeatedly to cycle through the available picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Custom, Photo-Vivid, Photo-Standard, Photo-Original, 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 41.
  • Page 23 Button Description 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. JUMP JUMP DISPLAY LIGHT POWER TV POWER wl CH +/– Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through channels, press and hold down either +/–.

  • Page 24: Indicators

    Outputs the audio signal. 2 SONY Logo The Sony logo will illuminate when the TV is powered on. You can turn off the logo illumination, for details see page 53. 3 Light Sensor Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly (see page 53 for details).

  • Page 25: Programming The Remote Control

    Sony equipment. Confirm the Programming Function Button Sony Equipment Code Number If you can turn your equipment on and off using DVD Player 31033 the green POWER button, the programming is complete.

  • Page 26: Manufacturer's Code List

    Code DirecTV 00099, 00247, 00392, for a more comprehensive list. DVD Recorder 00566, 00639, 00749, 00819, 01076, 01108, Manufacturer Code Sony Equipment Codes 01109, 01142, 01377, Cyberhome 31129, 31502 01392, 01414, 01442, 31164 01442, 01443, 01444, Sony Equipment Programmable 30741...

  • Page 27: Using Other Equipment With Your Remote Control

    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.

  • Page 28: Exploring Fun Features

    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. Displaying Favorites Press FAVORITES. Background TV Recently viewed Saved channel Photos Music channels and inputs or external input •...

  • Page 29: Background Tv

    TV that are similar to a screen saver. The TV offers easy access to JPEG photos and Background TV is available from the CABLE/ MP3 music files stored on Sony digital cameras ANTENNA, Composite, and DMPORT inputs. (not supplied) connected via USB interface and Sony MICRO VAULT™...

  • Page 30: Photo

    Photo The Photo feature allows easy access to JPEG files from Sony USB connected equipment and DLNA Certified media servers. Accessing Photos Under the Photo icon found on the XMB , select the DLNA Certified media server, USB, or Samples ™...

  • Page 31: Photo Options

    Photo Options Pressing OPTIONS while displaying the List View will display the following Options menu. List View Options menu 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.

  • Page 32: Music

    Information, Add to Favorites, and Remove from Favorites, see page 31. • Photos cannot be stored in the TV. Music Listen to music MP3 files directly from a Sony connected USB equipment (not supplied) or add music to a slideshow. Accessing Music Under the Music icon, select the USB or Samples icon to locate your MP3 files.

  • Page 33: Navigating Through Music

    Navigating through Music Use the remote control buttons described below to navigate through music tracks. 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 STOP To stop playing a music track and folder or track...

  • Page 34: 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 35 To Do This … Do This… 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.

  • Page 36: Using Bravia Sync With Control For Hdmi

    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.

  • Page 37: Using P&P And Pip Features

    Using P&P and PIP Features • To swap audio in P&P mode, use the B/b button to This TV comes with the P&P and PIP features swap the highlight between the Main Window and Sub which allow you to view two pictures Window.

  • Page 38: Using Tv Settings

    Using TV Settings FREEZE The HOME button allows you to access the TV Home Menu on the XMB ™ (XrossMediaBar) as well as a variety of TV features. Product Suppo r t The XMB displays the Media Category ™ icons (horizontally) and available features (vertically) within the highlighted icon.

  • Page 39: 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 Photo Music TV Guide On Select inputs from settings and file file Screen and CTRL: HDMI (Control for HDMI) features are access...

  • Page 40: Tv Settings Descriptions

    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.

  • Page 41: Picture Settings

    Picture Settings Picture Adjustments Picture Mode Vivid For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. Photo-Vivid* For enhancing contrast and sharpness. Standard For standard picture settings. Recommended for home entertainment. Photo-Standard* For standard viewing; select for home use. Cinema For viewing film-based content. Most suitable for viewing in a theater-like environment.
  • Page 42 Progressive Recommended for still pictures. Turns off DRC Mode. • DRC Mode is available only with 480i source. • DRC Mode is not available when Game/Text Mode is set to On. DRC Palette Allows you to customize the level of detail (Reality) and smoothness (Clarity).
  • Page 43 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.

  • Page 44: Sound Settings

    Photo Color Space Selects the option (sRGB, sYCC, Adobe RGB) to match the output color space within the output signal from the equipment connected to the USB (photo), Network (photo), HDMI or component input jacks. • Select sYCC when using the equipment that supports x.v.Color. •...

  • Page 45: Screen Settings

    • Sound Adjustments can also be accessed by pressing OPTIONS on the remote control. Stereo For stereo reception when viewing a TV program broadcasted in Enjoy stereo, bilingual stereo. and mono programs Auto SAP Automatically switches the TV to second audio programs when a SAP signal is received.
  • Page 46 4:3 Default Wide Zoom Enlarges the 4:3 picture to fill the 16:9 screen, displaying as much of Select the default screen the original image as possible. mode to use for 4:3 Normal Displays the 4:3 picture in its original aspect ratio. sources Full Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture horizontally only, to fill the screen.

  • Page 47: Channel Settings

    Channel Settings Signal Type Cable For receiving cable channels via cable TV provider. Antenna For receiving signal via over-the-air antenna. • 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.

  • Page 48: Closed Captions & Parental Lock Settings

    Closed Captions (CC) Settings CC Display This option allows you to view Closed Captions (CC). Enables CC Display. 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, Displays a printed version of the dialogue or sound effects of a CC3, CC4...
  • Page 49 Rating 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...
  • Page 50 Custom Rating System Chart For Country selection of U.S.A.: Movie Rating All children and general audience Parental guidance suggested PG-13 Parental guidance for children under 13 Restricted viewing, parental guidance is suggested for ages under 17 NC-17 and X No one 17 or under allowed TV Rating Age-Based Ratings Block programs by their...

  • Page 51: External Inputs Settings

    • Useful for applications that do not have a connection to the CABLE/ANTENNA input. HDMI Settings HDMI inputs of this TV will recognize and communicate with other Sony equipment equipped with Control for HDMI function. Control for HDMI On/Off feature allows your TV to communicate with other equipment that supports Control for HDMI function.

  • Page 52: Network 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.

  • Page 53: Initial Setup

    • 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. Panel Key Illumination Auto Touch sensors on the front of the TV light up when fingers are close to the sensors.

  • Page 54: Other Information

    If you have questions, service needs, or require http://www.sony.com/tvsupport for US Support technical assistance related to the use of your http://www.sony.ca/support for Canadian Sony TV, please visit our website or call one of Support the following numbers: 1-800-222-SONY(7669) for US Support...
  • Page 55 Condition Explanation/Solution No color / Dark picture / Color • Press PICTURE to select the desired Picture Mode (see page 22). is not correct / The picture is • Adjust the Picture Mode options in the Picture settings (see page 41). too bright •...
  • Page 56 Condition Explanation/Solution 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. •...
  • Page 57 Condition Explanation/Solution Remote control does not • To determine if the problem is with the remote control or not, press a button on operate 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. •...

  • Page 58: Specifications

    Specifications Model KDL-40XBR7 KDL-70XBR7 KDL-46XBR8 KDL-55XBR8 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...
  • Page 59 Model KDL-40XBR7 KDL-70XBR7 KDL-46XBR8 KDL-55XBR8 Supplied accessories Remote control RM-YD024 (1) / Size AA batteries (2) / AC power cord (1) / Cable holder (1 attached to the TV) / Table- Top Stand (1) and Screws (4) (for KDL-40XBR7/KDL-46XBR8) / Operating Instructions (1) / Quick Setup Guide (1) / Warranty Card (1) / Safety and Regulatory Booklet (1) / Attaching the Table-Top Stand (1) (for KDL-40XBR7/KDL- 46XBR8) / Optional accessories...

  • Page 60: Index

    JUMP button Channel Tuning Keys RGB Dynamic Range CineMotion Color Matrix COMPONENT IN jack (1080p/1080i/ S VIDEO jack Language 720p/480p/480i) Screen Position LIGHT button Contact Sony Server Diagnostics Light Sensor Control for HDMI Settings Described Country Channel Setting Current Time Clock/Timers...
  • Page 61 , 33 Thumbnail View Timer – 57 Troubleshooting TV Auto Power On TV Guide On Screen TV POWER button TV Rating U.S.A. Rating Unrated USB Auto Start V Center Vertical Size Video Color Space (x.v.Color) VIDEO IN jack Video/Photo Optimizer View VOL +/–...

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