Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product BRAVIA KDL-37XBR6 Sony
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Operating Instructions KDL-32XBR6 KDL-37XBR6 KDL-40V4150 KDL-40V4100 KDL-42V4100 KDL-46V4100 KDL-52V4100 R IA KDL-40W4100 KDL-46W4100 KDL-52W4100 KDL-46W4150 © 2008 Sony Corporation.
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.
The Four Steps to a Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup .................... 4 Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio ....................... 4 TV Home Menu: XMBT. (XrossMediaBar) .......... 5 1. Installing the TV .............................
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.
iiiii 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.
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.
All models are ready to be mounted on a wall. Models KDL-52V4100 and KDL-52W4100 will require detaching the Table-Top stand. • For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends tha.
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 t (30 cm) , I ] ! r_ ', 2 3/8 inches 4 inche (10 ore) .
///_ 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 [] Secure tile TV to a wail and/or stand.
2. Locating Inputs and Outputs Rear of TV r OUT aUDiO Side Panel KDL-32XBR6/KDL-37XBR6/ KDL-42V41 O0 © KDL-40V4150/KDL-4OV4100/ KDL-46V4100/KDL-52V4100/ KDL-4OW4100/KDL-46W4100/ KDL-52W4100/KDL-46W4150 L ,MUNUb • This TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of 1,920 dots x 1,080 lines.
[] VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO Connects to the S VIDEO output jack of video equipment. If both composite video and S VIDEO are connected, S VIDEO signal has priority.
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. • This TV is capable of receiving unscrambled digital programming for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC).
Shown with DVI Connection Rear of TV DVI-to-HDMI cable AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) HD cable box/ HD satellite box Audio cable CATi/Satellite antenna cable I_i__l • If the equipment has a DVI jack .
Use the TV as a monitor for your PC by connecting a HD15 to HD15 cable as shown below. This TV can also be connected to a PC with a DVI or HDMI output.
Rear of TV VCR Game m system Personal com )uter I RGE Blu-ray Disc Player/ DVD "PS3" player 1_ Digital satellite receiver J CABLE/ANTENNA Digital Audio cable box system Di lital Analog Digit.
4. Setting Up the Channel List - Initial Setup The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn on the TV for the first time. • If the language that you have selected in the Language setting is available from the broadcaster as Alternate Audio language, your TV will automatically switch to the matching language with the Alternate Audio feature.
[] To Run Initial Setup Again or Auto Program at a Later Time Select the Initial Setup feature from the XMBr, M or perform the steps described in the Initial Setup section on page 42. To run Auto Program, see page 37. if} cn o. [] To Add Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as described on page 37.
Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching tll} and • on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment of the remote control. When Using the Remote Control Follow the guidelines below • Point your remote control directly at the IR sensor located on your TV.
Remote Control Button Description [] [] [] 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. You can select the banner size based on the amount of information.
[] RETURN [] HOME Press to go back to the previous screen or exit from the screen when displaying menu items and settings. Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB,_, to access the TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings, TV channels and External Inputs list (see pages 5 and 29).
[] OPTIONS [] Press to display a list of convenient functions and menu shortcuts. The OPTIONS menu items vary based on current input and content. Picture Adjustments See page 32 Sound Adjustments See .
[] 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 Mode 4:3 Original source Standard-definition source # Wide Zoom Normal Full H Stretch This mode is not awfilable.
Indicators [] Speaker Outputs the audio signal. [] Light Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness Sensor accordingly (see page 42 for details). Do not put anything near the sensor and the nearby general area (as shown above), as its function may be affected.
Favorites With Favorites, you can manage and customize your preferred TV channels, External Inputs and Background TV themes for easy access. Press FAVORITES.
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 and Composite inputs. 1 Tune to one of the inputs listed above. 2 Press OPTIONS. 3 Highlight Background TV and press @.
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.
_iNi_i_i_i!_ii!_i_i_i_i_I_i________ Search program Press i1"/,!,/_./* 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.
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 HOME button allows you to access the TV Home Menu on the XMBrrM (XrossMediaBar) as well as a variety of TV features. Media Category Icons 2 "d Adjusting TV Settings Customize the TV settings with various options. settings Explanations of different Settings start on page 31.
Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMBT= Press HOME to display the XMB,,-,,. Press 1,1,_to select a Media Category icon. .... ÷ a (3 Available TV TV Guide On Select inputs from settings and Screen an.
TV Settings Descriptions Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Software Update 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.
Picture Adjustments Picture Mode Vivid For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. For VMeo Standard For standard picture settings. Recommended for home entertainment. Cinema For viewing film-based content. Most suitable for viewing in a theater-like environment.
Motion Enhancer Motion Enhancer is available oltly,f!)r KDL- W series. Advanced Available in the following Picture Modes: Standard, Cinema, Settings Custom, Photo-Standard, Photo-Original, and Photo-Custom. Reset Resets all the advanced settings to the default values.
Available Sound settings depend on the Speakers setting. Sound Adjustments Sound Mode Reset Treble Bass Balance Surround Voice Zoom Sound Booster Dynamic Enhances treble and bass. Standard Standard sound optimized for home use. Clear Voice Suitable for spoken dialog.
Audio Out Fixed Select to fix the audio output and allow you to adjust the volume with Easy corztrol of volume your audio system's remote control. (The TV's remote control's VOL adjustmelzt and MUTING buttons have no effect on the Audio Out.
Display Area Full Pixel Displays the picture for 1080i, 1080p or 1080124p 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. • For 720p, 1080i, 1080p and 1080/24p, feature is only available when Wide Mode is set to Full.
Signal Type Auto Program Add Digital Channels Show/Hide Channels Edit Channel Labels 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.
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.
Rating Off Child Youth Young Adult Custom Turns off Parental Lock. No programs are blocked from viewing based on their ratings. Ratings permitted are: United States TV Rating: TV-Y, TV-G MPAA: G Canad.
Custom Rating System Chart For Country selection of U.S.A.: Movie Rating G All children and general audience P(3 Parental guidance suggested PG-13 Parental guidance for children under 13 R Restricted .
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,_f. 1 Press 4"1,!, to highlight your input selection. 2 Press C) to set Enable setting to either Always or Auto.
Language Info Banner Home Menu Scrolling Power Saving Select the language of your choice from English, Espafiol and Frangais to be used for displaying all the on-screen settings. Displays the program name and the program information such as program title and program rating (if available from the broadcaster).
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.
No color/Dark picture/Color • Press PICTURE to select the desired Picture Mode (see page 21). is not correct / The picture is • Adjust the Picture Mode options in the Picture settings (see page 32). too bright • If you set the Power Saving mode to Low or High, it will enhance the black level (see page 42).
"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 option to Oil.
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 t'unclionalily) Channel .
Index 0-9 buttons 20 4:3 Default 35 A ACIN 11 Add Digital Channels 37 Advanced Settings 33 Analog CC 30 Audio Out 35 AUDIO OUT jack 11 Auto Adjust 36 Auto Program 37 Auto Wide 35 B Background TV 25 Ba.
Please contact Sony directly if you: • Have questions on the use of your television after reading your Operating Instruction manual and Quick Setup Guide • Experience difficulty operating your television Contact Sony Customer Support at: http:llwww.
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