Sony KDL-52XBR2, KDL-52XBR3 Operating Instruction

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LCD Digital Color TV

Operating Instructions

KDL-52XBR2 KDL-52XBR3

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 product.

Model No.

Serial No.

For Your Convenience

Please contact Sony directly if you:

Have questions on the use of your television after reading your manual

Experience difficulty operating your television

Contact Sony Customer Support at:

http://www.sony.com/tvsupport

or to speak with a support representative:

United States

1-800-222-SONY (7669) 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM (EST) Mon - Fri 10:30 AM - 7:15 PM (EST) Sat - Sun

Sony will work to resolve your questions more quickly than your retailer or place of purchase.

Canada

1-877-899-SONY (7669) 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Eastern) 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Western)

Please Do Not Return the Product to the Store

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

ATTENTION

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE,

NE PAS OUVRIR

PRECAUCION

RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO

NO ABRIR

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

CAUTION

To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized AC plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.

Note on Caption Vision

This TV provides display of TV closed captioning in accordance with §15.119 of the FCC rules.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model: KDL-52XBR2/KDL-52XBR3 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 FC C 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.

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.

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.

For Customers in Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Safety

s Operate the TV only on 120-240 V AC. 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.

s If any liquid or solid object should fall

inside the cabinet, unplug the TV immediately and have it checked by qualified service personnel before operating it further.

s If you will not be using the TV for several

days, disconnect the power by pulling the plug itself. Never pull on the cord.

s For details concerning safety precautions,

see “Important Safety Instructions” on page 4.

Installing

s The TV should be installed near an easily

accessible power outlet.

s To prevent internal heat buildup, do not

block the ventilation openings.

s Do not install the TV in a hot or humid

place, or in a place subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration.

s Avoid operating the TV at temperatures

below 41°F (5°C).

s If the TV is transported directly from a

cold to a warm location, or if the room temperature changes suddenly, the picture may be blurred or show poor color due to moisture condensation. In this case, please wait a few hours to let the moisture evaporate before turning on the TV.

s To obtain the best picture, do not expose

the screen to direct illumination or direct sunlight. It is recommended to use spot lighting directed down from the c eiling or to cover the windows that face the screen with opaque drapery. It is desirable to install the TV in a room where the floor and walls are not of a reflective material.

CAUTION

Use the following Sony appliance(s) only with the following WALL-MOUNT BRACKET.

Sony Appliance Model No.

KDL-52XBR2 KDL-52XBR3

Sony Wall-Mount Bracket Model No.

Use with other WALL-MOUNT BRACKET may cause instability and possibly result in injury.

SU-WL51

To Customers

Sufficient expertise is required for installing the specified product. Be sure to subcontract the installation to Sony dealers or licensed contractors and pay adequate attention to safety during the installation.

For Customers in the United States

This product contains mercury. Disposal of this product may be regulated if sold in the United States. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance (http://www.eiae.org).

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.

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Trademark Information

TruSurround XT, SRS and ( ) symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under license from SR S Labs, Inc.

Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc. Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under one or more of the following US patents: 5510752, 5736897. BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Macintosh is a trademark licensed to Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S.A and other countries.

Blu-ray Disc is a trademark.

“BRAVIA” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

This TV incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

Important Safety Instructions

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

USE

For the TV with a three-wire grounding type AC power cord plug (Class 1 unit)

This TV must be connected to an AC power socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

AC power cord

If you damage the AC power cord, it may result in a fire or an electric shock. If the AC power cord is damaged, stop using it and ask your dealer or Sony service center to exchange it.

s Do not place the TV where the power cord is subject to wear or

abuse.

s Do not pinch, bend, or twist the cord excessively. The core lines may

be bared and cut, and cause a short-circuit, resulting in a fire or an electric shock.

s Do not convert or damage the power cord. s Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over

the power cord.

s Do not pull the power cord. s Do not move the TV with the power cord

plugged in.

s Keep the power cord away from heat sources. s Be sure to grasp the plug when disconnecting

the power cord.

Wall outlet

Do not use a poor fitting outlet. Insert the plug fully into the outlet. If it is loose, it may cause arcing and result in a fire. Contact your electrician to have the outlet changed.

Wiring

For your safety, unplug the AC power cord when wiring cables.

Cable wiring

Take care not to catch your feet on the cables. It may damage the TV.

Electric shock

Do not touch the AC power cord or the TV with a wet hand. If you plug/unplug the AC power cord from the TV with a wet hand, it may cause electric shock.

Lightning

For added protection for this TV during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to the receiver due to lightning and power line surges.

ANTENNA

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.

WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM, EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL.

Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.

Section 810 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) in the USA and Se ction 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of

grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

Antenna Grounding According to the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70

Antenna lead-in wire

Ground clamps

Antenna discharge unit

Electric service equipment

NEC: National Electrical Code

(NEC Section 810-20)

Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21)

Ground clamps

Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250 Part H)

BATTERIES

s Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. s Do not short circuit, disassemble or overheat the batteries. s Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only

with the same or equivalent type.

Disposal of used batteries

To preserve our environment, dispose of used batteries according to your local laws or regulations.

CLEANING

s Clean the AC power plug regularly.

If the plug is covered with dust and it picks up moisture, its insulation may deteriorate and result in a fire. Unplug the AC power plug and clean it regularly.

s Unplug the AC power cord when

cleaning this TV. If not, it may result in electric shock.

s Clean the cabinet of the TV with a dry

soft cloth. To remove dust from the screen, wipe it gently with a soft cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth slightly dampened with a solution of mild soap and warm water. Never use strong solvents such as thinner or benzine for cleaning.

s If using a chemically pretreated cloth, please follow the instruction

provided on the package.

MAGNETIC INFLUENCE

This TV contains a strong magnet in the speaker unit that generates a magnetic field. Keep any items susceptible to magnetic fields away from the speaker.

SOUND

If a snapping or popping sound from the TV is continuous or frequent while the TV is operating, unplug the TV and consult your dealer or service technician. It is normal for some TVs to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on or off.

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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. For proper ventilation, observe the following:

s Do not install the TV face up or down or

sideways.

s Do not install the TV turned over or upside

down.

s Never cover the slots and openings with a

cloth or other materials.

s Never block the slots and openings by

placing the TV on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.

s Never place the TV in a confined space, such as

a bookcase or built-in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is provided.

Objects and ventilation holes

Never push objects of any kind into the TV through the cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or an electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the TV.

Do not place any objects on the TV.

The TV shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the TV.

MOISTURE

Moisture and flammable objects

Do not use power-line operated sets near water — for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc. It may result in a fire or an electric shock.

s Do not let this TV get wet. Never spill liquid of

any kind on the TV. If any liquid or solid object does fall through, do not operate the TV. It may result in electric shock or damage to the TV. Have it checked immediately by qualified personnel.

s To prevent fire, keep flammable objects or open flame (e.g. candles)

away from the TV.

When installing the TV on a wall, allow this much space:

inches

(6 cm)

4 inches (10 cm)

(30 cm)

4 inches

inches

(10 cm)

When installing the TV using a stand, allow this much space:

inches

(30 cm)

4 inches (10 cm)

4 inches

(10 cm)

(6 cm)

Leave at least this much space.

Never install the TV as follows:

Air circulation is blocked. Air circulation is blocked.

inches

CARRYING THE TV

Carry the TV in the specified manner

To avoid dropping the TV and causing serious injury, be sure to follow these guidelines:

s Carrying the TV requires at least three people. s When you carry the TV, place your hand as illustrated and hold it

securely.

s When lifting or moving the TV, be sure to hold the panel firmly as

illustrated. Place your palm directly under the panel, from the rear of the TV.

s Do not put stress on the frame around the screen. s When transporting the TV, do not subject it to shock, vibration, or

excessive force.

INSTALLATION

When installing or removing, using the Wall-Mount Bracket, be sure to use qualified contractors. Wall mount installation requires the use of a Wall-Mount Bracket. If not properly secured during installation or removal from the Wall-Mount Bracket, the TV may fall and cause serious injury. Please use a qualified contractor when installing or removing.

Placement for viewing

It is recommended to watch the TV at a distance of 3 - 7 times that of the screen height, and in moderate brightness. Watching the TV for too long or in a dark room may cause eye fatigue.

Optional wall mount

Observe the following when installing the TV using a wall-mount bracket. If the TV is not secured properly, it may fall and cause injury.

s Be sure to follow the operating instructions

supplied with the wall-mount bracket when installing the TV.

s Be sure to attach the brackets supplied with the wall-mount bracket. s Do not hang the TV from the ceiling. It may fall and cause serious

injury.

Outdoor use

Do not install this TV outdoors. If the TV is exposed to rain, it may result in a fire or an electric shock. If the TV is exposed to direct sunlight, the TV may heat up and cause damage to the TV.

Vehicle

Do not install this TV in a vehicle.

Bumping of the vehicle may cause the TV to fall down and cause injury.

Ship and vessel

Do not install this TV in a ship or vessel. If the TV is exposed to seawater, it may cause a fire or damage the TV.

Corrosion

If you use this TV near the seashore, salt may corrode metal parts of the TV and cause internal damage or fire.

It may also shorten the life of the TV.

Oils

Do not install this TV in restaurants where oily vapors occur. Dust absorbing oil may enter and damage the TV.

Medical institution

Do not place this TV in a place where medical equipment is in use.

It may cause a malfunction of medical instruments.

Placing on a stable surface

If you place the TV on an unstable surface, the TV may fall and cause injury or damage.

Fall

Do not hang anything on the TV. The TV may fall from the stand or wall-mount, causing damage or serious injury.

VOLUME ADJUSTMENT

s Adjust the volume so as not to trouble your neighbors. Sound carries

very easily at night. Therefore, closing the windows or using headphones is suggested.

s When using headphones, adjust the volume so as to avoid excessive

levels, as hearing damage may result.

LCD SCREEN

s Although the LCD screen is made with high-precision technology

and has effective pixels of 99.99% or more, black dots or bright points of light (red, blue, or green) may appear constantly on the LCD screen. This is a structural property of the LCD p anel and is not a malfunction.

s Do not expose the LCD screen surface to direct sun light. Doing so

may damage the LCD panel.

s Do not push or scratch the LCD screen, or place objects on top of the

TV. The image may be uneven or the LCD panel may be damaged.

s If the TV is used in a cold place, a smear may occur in the picture or

the picture may become dark. This does not indicate a failure. These phenomenon improve as the temperature rises.

s Ghosting may occur when still pictures are displayed continuously.

It should disappear after a few moments.

s The screen and cabinet get warm when the TV is in use. This is not

a malfunction.

s Avoid spraying insect repellent with volatile material on the screen. s Avoid prolonged contact with rubber or plastic made material.

Broken pieces

Do not throw anything at the TV. The screen glass may break by the impact and cause serious injury.

Handling of broken glass and liquid crystal leakage

If the LCD panel gets damaged, crystalline liquid leakage may occur, or scattered broken glass may result. Do not touch broken glass or crystalline liquid (which is toxic), with bare hands as cuts or poisoning/skin irritation may occur. Also, do not let glass fragments or leaked crystalline liquid get into your eyes or mouth. Should either contact your eyes or mouth, rinse the contacted area thoroughly with water and consult your doctor.

Preventing the TV from toppling over

Take measures to prevent the TV from toppling over and causing injury. To prevent the TV from toppling over, secure the TV to a wall or pillar.

Installing on a level surface

If you install the TV on an inclined surface, the TV may fall or drop and cause injury or damage.

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SERVICING

Damage requiring service

If the surface of the TV cracks, do not touch the TV until you unplug the AC power cord.

Otherwise electric shock may result.

Servicing

Do not attempt to service the TV yourself since opening the cabinet may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Replacement parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician certifies in writing that he/she has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts.

Unauthorized substitutions may result in a fire, an electric shock or other hazards.

Safety check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to the TV, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer) to determine that the TV is in safe operating condition, and to so certify. Should the TV not be repairable, ask a qualified service technician to dispose of the TV.

DISPOSAL OF THE TV

s Do not dispose of the TV with general household waste. s The LCD contains a small amount of liquid crystal. The fluorescent

tube used in this display also contains mercury. Follow your local ordinances and regulations for disposal.

Contents

Getting Started

Welcome to the World of

Connecting the TV .........................................................................................................11

Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System.........................................................11

Cable Box/Digital Cable Box and Antenna................................................................12

Cable Box/Digital Cable Box.....................................................................................12

Satellite Receiver and Cable/Antenna.......................................................................13

VCR and Cable .........................................................................................................14

VCR and Cable Box/Digital Cable Box......................................................................15

When Connecting to Optional Equipment ...................................................................16

Installing the TV .............................................................................................................18

Preventing the TV from Toppling Over......................................................................18

Bundling the Connecting Cables...............................................................................18

When Installing on a Wall..........................................................................................19

Setting Up the Channel List – Initial Setup..................................................................20

Basic Operations

Remote Control ..............................................................................................................21

Programming the Remote Control ...............................................................................25

Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control....................................................27

TV Controls.....................................................................................................................30

............................................................................11

Using the Menus

Overview of MENU .........................................................................................................31

Picture Settings..............................................................................................................33

Sound Settings...............................................................................................................35

Screen Settings..............................................................................................................37

Channel Settings............................................................................................................39

Parental Lock Settings ..................................................................................................40

Setup Settings................................................................................................................43

PC Settings.....................................................................................................................46

Other Information

Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................48

PC Input Signal Reference Chart..................................................................................51

Specifications.................................................................................................................52

Index................................................................................................................................53

Getting Started

Welcome to the World of

Thank you for purchasing this Sony LCD Digital Color TV. This manual is for models KDL-52XBR2 and KDL-52XBR3. The packing box contains accessories that are listed on page 52.

Connecting the TV

To display clear crisp pictures, you must connect your TV correctly and select the correct Wide Mode to display the picture in the correct aspect ratio (see “Changing the Wide Screen Mode” on page 24). It is strongly recommended that you connect the antenna/cable input using the supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable to receive optimum picture quality signal. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can be easily affected by radio noise and the like, resulting in signal deterioration. If you use a 300-ohm twin lead cable, keep it as far away from the TV as possible. You can also connect a variety of optional equipment to your TV (see page

16). For multiple equipment connections, please refer to the separate Quick Setup Guide.

Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System

Antenna cable

Getting Started

CATV cable

✍ Press ANT to switch between VHF/UHF and cable.

Getting Started

Cable Box/Digital Cable Box and Antenna

To change channels using the cable box, set your TV to channel 3 or 4 depending on the cable box channel output.

Cable Box/Digital Cable Box

To change channels using the cable box, set your TV to channel 3 or 4 depending on the cable box channel output.

Use this hookup if

❑ Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as premium

channels. Viewing all channels requires a cable box.

❑ You do not intend to hook up any other audio or video equipment to

your TV.

CATV cable

IN OUT

Cable box

Antenna cable

Coaxial cable

CABLE

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

✍ To set up the TV remote control, see “Programming the Remote

Control” on page 25.

✍ Press SAT/CABLE to begin operating the cable box with the remote

control (see page 27). The indicator will light up.

✍ Press ANT to switch between VHF/UHF and cable.

Use this hookup if

❑ You subscribe to a cable TV system that uses scrambled or encoded

signals requiring a cable box to view all channels, and

❑ You do not intend to hook up any other audio or video equipment to

your TV.

CATV cable

Coaxial cable

CABLE

Rear of TV

IN O U T

Cable box

✍ To set up the TV remote control, see “Programming the Remote

Control” on page 25.

✍ Press SAT/CABLE to begin operating the cable box with the remote

control (see page 27). The indicator will light up.

Satellite Receiver and Cable/Antenna

Getting Started

S VIDEO

Rear of TV

S VIDEO

VIDEO

(MONO)

AUDIO

VIDEO IN

AUDIO

564

HD/DVD IN

(1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i)

VIDEO (yellow)

RGB

AUDIO

PC IN

DIGITAL OUT

(OPTICAL)

AUDIO

AUDIO OUT

(VAR/FIX)

CABLE

VHF/UHF

CATV cable

Antenna cable

Satellite receiver

Satellite antenna cable

AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red)

A/V cable

S VIDEO cable

✍ If your satellite receiver is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO

cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable.

Getting Started

VCR and Cable

Rear of TV

S VIDEO

S VIDE

VIDEO

AUDIO

(MONO)

DIGITAL OUT

RGB

AUDIO

PC IN

(OPTICAL)

AUDIO

AUDIO OUT

(VAR/FIX)

VIDEO IN

AUDIO

564

HD/DVD IN

(1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i)

VIDEO (yellow)

CABLE

VHF/UHF

Coaxial cable

Splitter

CATV cable

AUDIO-L (white)

AUDIO-R (red)

VCR

Coaxial cable

A/V cable

S VIDEO cable

✍ If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow)

instead of the S VIDEO cable.

VCR and Cable Box/ Digital Cable Box

Rear of TV

S VIDEO

VIDEO

(MONO)

AUDIO

VIDEO IN

AUDIO

564

HD/DVD IN

(1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i)

Getting Started

DIGITAL OUT

RGB

(OPTICAL)

AUDIO

AUDIO OUT

PC IN

(VAR/FIX)

AUDIO

S VIDEO

CABLE

VHF/UHF

S VIDEO cable

Coaxial cable

Getting Started

VIDEO (yellow)

AUDIO-L (white)

AUDIO-R (red)

z To change

channels using the cable box, set your TV to channel 3 or 4 depending on the cable box channel output.

VIDEO (yellow) AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red)

VCR

Splitter

CATV cable

A/V cable

Cable box

Coaxial

cable

Coaxial cable

A/V cable

✍ If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow)

instead of the S VIDEO cable.

✍ If you are connecting a digital cable box, you will need a special

bidirectional splitter designed to work with your cable box.

Getting Started

When Connecting to Optional Equipment

Left side

VIDEO

(MONO)

VIDEO IN

AUDIO

Item Description

Headphones jack

VIDEO IN 2 R-AUDIOL (MONO)/VIDEO

HDMI IN 3

HDMI IN 7/8

HDMI AUDIO IN/ L-R

Connects to your headphones. If your headphones do not match the jack, use a suitable plug adapter (not supplied).

Connect to the composite video and audio output jacks on your camcorder or other video equipment such as video game equipment.

✍ If you have mono equipment, connect its audio output jack to the TV’s L (MONO)

audio input jack.

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as a set-top box, Blu-ray Disc 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 8 (with HDMI-to-DVI cable or adapter) jack, and connect the audio jack to the AUDIO IN(L/R) jacks of HDMI IN 8. (DVI connector is for video signals only.)

Rear

AUDI O

AUDIO

DIGITAL OUT

RGB

(OPTICAL)

S VIDEO

VIDEO

(MONO)

AUDIO

AUDI

AUDIO

HD/DVD IN

AUDIO OUT

PC IN

VIDEO IN

(1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i)

(VAR/FIX)

RGB

S VIDEO

VIDEO

(MONO)

AUDIO

VIDEO IN

Player, DVD player, and A/V receiver. HDMI supports

AUDIO

HD/DVD IN

(1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i)

AUDIO

PC IN

For service use only

CABLE

VHF/UHF

DIGITAL OUT

(OPTICAL)

AUDIO

AUDIO OUT

(VAR/FIX)

Getting Started

Item Description

HDMI-to-DVI cable

HDMI adapter Audio cable

✍ Be sure to use only an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo. ✍ Do not connect a PC to the TV’s HDMI input. Use the PC IN (RGB IN) input

instead when connecting a PC.

✍ HDMI connection is necessary to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p

formats. Note that this TV displays all format types of picture in a resolution of 1,920 dots × 1,080 lines.

AC IN

VIDEO IN 1

S VIDEO

VIDEO IN 1/4 VIDEO/L(MONO)AUDIO-R

HD/DVD IN 5/6

(1080p/1080i/720p 480p/480i)/ L-AUDIO-R

PC IN 9

(RGB/AUDIO)

Connects the supplied AC power cord.

Connects to the S VIDEO output jack of your VCR or other video equipment that has S VIDEO. S VIDEO provides better picture quality than composite video (7).

Connect to the composite video and audio output jacks on your A/V equipment such as a VCR or other video equipment. A third composite video and audio jacks (VIDEO 2) is located on the left side of the TV.

Connect to your equipment’s component video (YPBPR) and audio (L/R) jacks. Component video provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (6) or the composite video (7) connections.

✍ Component video (YP

1080i and 1080p formats. Note that this TV displays all format types of picture in a resolution of 1,920 dots × 1,080 lines.

Connect to a personal computer’s video output connector using HD15-HD15 cable (analog RGB, supplied). Can also be connected to other analog RGB devices. See “PC Input Signal Reference Chart” on page 51 for the signals that can be displayed.

) connection is necessary to view 480i, 480p, 720p,

BPR

✍ 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 the Phase and Pitch of the PC

Settings as described on page 47.

AUDIO OUT

(VAR/FIX)

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)

VHF/UHF

CABLE

Connect to the left and right audio input jacks of your audio or video equipment. You can use these outputs to listen to your TV’s audio through your stereo system. For details, see page 36.

Connects to the optical audio input of digital audio equipment that is PCM/Dolby* digital compatible. (DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) is only available for digital channels.)

Connects to your VHF/UHF antenna.

Connects to your cable signal. This CABLE input jack, in conjunction with the VHF/UHF input jack, lets you set up your TV to switch between scrambled channels (coming through a cable box) and unscrambled cable channels. For details, see page 11.

✍ VHF/UHF input receives over-the-air broadcast signal frequencies and CABLE

input receives CATV signal frequencies.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Getting Started

Installing the TV

Preventing the TV from Toppling Over

Attaching the Support Belt

1 Screw the support belt (supplied) to the TV stand with a wood screw

(supplied).

2 Attach the support belt to the stand with the securing screw (supplied)

using a coin, etc.

3 Adjust the length by pulling the support belt toward you while holding

the TV stand.

✍ Be sure to take measures to prevent the TV from toppling over and

causing injury.

✍ The supplied wood screw may not be used depending on the type of TV

stand. In this case, or when the securing strength is not enough, use commercial screws 3 to 4 mm (1/8 to 3/16 inches) diameter to fit to the TV stand. Consult your dealer about the types of screw.

Bundling the Connecting Cables

You can bundle the connecting cables as illustrated below.

O I D

U A

I D U

I C

✍ Do not bundle the AC power cord with other connecting cables.

Getting Started

When Installing on a Wall

This TV can be installed on a wall by using a wall-mount bracket (sold separately). Be sure to use the specified Wall-Mount Bracket (see page 3). Before mounting the TV on a wall, you must remove the Table-Top Stand from the TV. Follow the steps below to remove the Table-Top Stand, and then use the instruction guide that came with the Wall-Mount Bracket (sold separately) to mount the TV on the wall.

✍ Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any reason other than to wall-

mount the TV.

Follow the simple steps below to remove the Table-Top Stand:

1 Disconnect all the cables from the TV. 2 Start removing the screws from the ones on top. (See illustration below)

Do not remove any other screws from the TV.

3 When screws are removed, lift the TV out.

Make sure that you carry out this task with two people. Do not attempt

to lift the TV by yourself. For bracket installation, refer to the instruction guide provided by the WallMount Bracket model for your TV. Sufficient expertise is required in installing this TV, especially to determine the strength of the wall for

withstanding the 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 the wall-mounting of your TV should be performed by Sony dealers or licensed contractors.

Getting Started

✍ Be sure to store the removed screws and Table-Top Stand in a safe

place until you are ready to reattach the Table-Top Stand. Keep the

screws away from small children.

Getting Started

Setting Up the Channel List – Initial Setup

After you finish connecting the TV, you can run the Initial Setup to create a list of available analog and digital channels. The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn on the TV for the first time after hooking it up.

1 Press to turn on the TV.

The Initial Setup screen appears.

2 Press V/v to highlight the on-screen

display language. Then press . The

message “Start auto program now?”

appears.

3 Press V/v to highlight “Yes” then press .

Auto Program performed through Initial Setup will automatically create a list of receivable channels from both VHF/UHF antenna and cable TV channels if both sources are connected. If you choose to set up the channels at a later time, select the Auto Program option in the Channel settings to scan available channels (see page 39).

✍ If you select “No” during Initial Setup, the Initial Setup screen will

reappear each time you turn on the TV until you complete Auto

Program.

Basic Operations

Remote Control

1 TV/VIDEO Press repeatedly to cycle through the video inputs.

2 SLEEP Press repeatedly until the TV displays the time in minutes (Off,

3 FUNCTION

4 0 - 9, ENT Press 0 - 9 to select a channel; the channel changes after two

5 Use with the 0-9 and ENT buttons to select digital channels.

6 JUMP Press to jump back and forth between two channels. The TV

7 ANT Press to change between the VHF/UHF input and the CABLE

8 SURROUND Press to select TruSurround XT audio effect or Off to turn this

9 SOUND Press to cycle through different sound settings: Dynamic for

Button Description

✍ See page 43 for information on setting up the video

input labels, including the Skip function.

15, 30, 45, 60, 90 or 120) that you want the TV to remain on

before shutting off. To cancel Sleep, press SLEEP repeatedly until Off appears.

The FUNCTION button indicator lights up momentarily when

Buttons

pressed to show which external equipment the remote control is operating. When the remote control is set to operate the external equipment, these buttons will operate the equipment you choose. You must first press one of these FUNCTION buttons to operate the corresponding equipment. See page 25 for programming the remote control.

seconds. Press ENT to change channels immediately.

For example, to enter 2.1, press , , and ENT.

alternates between the current channel and the last channel that was selected.

input.

feature off.

enhanced treble and bass, Standard for spoken dialog and Custom for flat setting.

Basic Operations

2 1

✍ The 5 button, CH + button and PLAY button have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when

operating the TV.

✍ Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by matching the e

and

E on the batteries to the diagram inside the remote control’s

battery compartment.

(Continued)

Basic Operations

Button Description

0 GUIDE Press to display the guide when you are watching analog or

digital channels.

Using the Guide

The guide allows you to select the channels from a channel list. The guide also provides information about the current program being shown on each channel (if information is available from the station).

Information

banner

Channel

list

Make Way for Ducks!

1:26 Remaining

Series follows the aquatic misadventures of Henry and Riley, two wayward ducks on a unique mission.

1 ABC

10 DISC

23.1

FAM

36 TLC

65 HIST

68 SHOW

TV-G

Alternate Audio

Alt. Audio

Audio 1 English

Audio 2 English

C23.1

CCCC

16:9

1080i

FAM

Program

options

✍ Program information in the guide is provided by the

broadcasters. As a result, it may sometimes include only the channel number, without a program title or description.

Using the Program Options Setting

The program options setting allows you to customize the program settings on the currently tuned channel.

Alternate Audio

(When available)

qa RETURN Press to go back to the previous screen when displaying

MENU items and settings.

Each program has a main video and audio stream (the video or audio you see or hear when the channel is first tuned), and may have alternate streams. This option allows you to select from the alternate audio stream, when the broadcaster provides an alternate audio stream (for instance, the audio may contain a different language).

Basic Operations

Button Description

qs BD/DVD or

DVR/VCR Operating Buttons

When

FUNCTION

DVR /VCR

is switched on

BD (Blu-ray Disc)/DVD

, these buttons operate the video equipment you have programmed into the remote control. For details, see “Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control” on page 27.

&m 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.

ADVA NCE

: Press to advance forward a set period of time

when playing back a recorded program.

M& NEXT

: Press to advance forward to the next chapter mark

(if any) or to live TV when playing back a recorded program.

(fast reverse)

: Press to play a program in fast rewind

mode.

PLAY

: Press to play a program at a normal speed.

(fast forward)

: Press to play a program in fast forward

mode.

PA US E

: Press to pause playback.

STOP

: Press to stop the playback of a recorded program.

qd VISUAL

Only for Sony DVD recorders with the visual search function. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the DVD recorder.

qf MUTING Press to mute the sound. Press again or press VOL + to restore

the sound.

✍ The MUTING function is not available when Speaker

is set to Off, Audio Out is set to Fixed and the headphones are not connected.

qg VOL +/– Press to adjust the volume. qh DVR/VCR

Record Buttons

qj BD/DVD TOP

qk BD/DVD

ql POWER Press to turn on and off the external equipment selected from

w; TV POWER Press to turn on and off the TV. wa FREEZE Press once to display a frozen image of the current program.

z REC: Press to record. Pressing this button alone starts the recording process.

X REC PAUSE: Press to pause the recording. x REC STOP: Press to stop the recording.

Press to display the top menu of the DVD disc. Press to display the DVD disc menu.

✍ For further information, refer to the operating manual

of the connected equipment.

the FUNCTION buttons 3.

Press again to return to the program.

Basic Operations

Current program in progress

Frozen picture

Freeze

(Continued)

Basic Operations

Button Description

ws PICTURE Press repeatedly to cycle through the available picture modes:

wd WIDE Press repeatedly to step through the Wide Mode settings:

Vivid, Standard, Custom. The picture modes can be also accessed in the Picture settings. For details, see Settings” on page 33.

Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom. The Wide Mode settings can be also accessed in the Screen settings. See page 37.

Changing the Wide Screen Mode

4:3 Original source

Standard definition source

Wide Zoom Wide Zoom

Normal Normal

Full Full

16:9 Original source

High definition source

“Picture

Zoom Zoom

wf DISPLAY Press once to display the current channel number, channel

V/v/B/b Press V/v/B/b to move the on-screen cursor. Press to

wh TOOLS Press to display the Tools menu that is associated with your

label, program-related information (if available), time, Wide Mode settings and remaining sleep time (when Sleep is set,

see page 44). The OSD (on screen display) will turn off automatically in a few seconds, or you can press DISPLAY again to turn it off immediately.

select/confirm an item.

current input: Picture Mode, Sound Mode, Wide Mode,

Add to Favorites, Caption Vision (CC) and Alternate Audio. (See pages 33, 35, 36, 37, 39 and 43.)

✍ The menus you can select may vary depending on

the input signal.

wj MENU Press to display the MENU with TV functions and settings.

wk CH +/– Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through

wl F1/F2 Press to select the function of connected components. For

See “Overview of MENU” on page 31.

channels, press and hold down either +/–.

details, see “Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control” on page 27.

Programming the Remote Control

The remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment.

Sony Equipment Programmable Code Number

BD/DVD 101 (Sony Blu-ray Disc Player)

DVR/VCR 901 (Sony Dream System)

SAT/CABLE 801 (Sony Satellite Receiver)

Follow the steps below to program your TV’s remote control to operate nonSony video equipment.

Find the three-digit code for your equipment from the “Manufacturer’s Codes” listed on page 26. If more than one code number is listed, try entering from the code listed first.

1 Press and hold the , or

program on the remote control and press the button simultaneously.

The selected will flash.

Enter the three-digit manufacturer’s code number using the --9 buttons while the within 10 seconds, you must start again from step 1

3 Press the button while the FUNCTION button is lit.

When the programming is correct, the selected twice, and when not, blinks five times.

✍ While , and buttons are labeled as such, you can still

program any of your connected equipment using any one of the buttons regardless of the label. For example, button can be programmed to operate your VCR. If you have a DVD/VCR combo that you want to operate with your TV remote control, you can program with the or

DVR/VCR

or even the , but remember which button you have

programmed for your particular use.

BD/DVD

FUNCTION

DVR/VCR

SAT/CABLE

Basic Operations

BD/DVD

DVR/VCR

SAT/CABLE

FUNCTION button you want to

button (BD/DVD, DVR/VCR or SAT/CABLE)

button is lit.

If the code is not entered

FUNCTION

SAT/CABLE

BD/DVD

button blinks

Basic Operations

BD/DVD

To check if the code works

Aim your TV’s remote control at the equipment, and press the green

POWERPOWER

button. If you can turn the equipment on and off by using the remote control, then the programming is complete. If not, try the next code listed.

✍ If no code is input within the above specified time, or an invalid or

incorrect code number is input, the remote control automatically goes back to the previous setting.

✍ In some cases, you may not be able to program your remote control to

operate other equipment. In such cases, use the equipment’s own remote control.

Basic Operations

Manufacturer’s Codes

DVD Players

Manufacturer Code

Sony 751, 763 General

Electric/RCA Hitachi 758 JVC 756 Magnavox 757 Mitsubishi 761 Oritron 759 Panasonic 753 Philips 757 Pioneer 752, 778 RCA/PROSCAN 755 Samsung 758 Tos hi ba 7 54 Zenith 760, 762

755

DVD/VCR Combo Units

Manufacturer Code

Sony 767 Broksonic 776 JVC 775 Panasonic 777 Samsung 774 Tos hi ba 7 73 Zenith 768

HDD/DVD Combo Units

Manufacturer Code

Sony 770, 771, 772

DVD Changers

Manufacturer Code

Sony 765 Panasonic 766

DVR

Manufacturer Code

Sony 901

Blu-ray Disc Player (BD)

Manufacturer Code

Sony 101, 102, 103

5.1ch DVD AV System

Manufacturer Code

Sony (DAV) 601, 602, 603, 604

AV Receivers

Manufacturer Code

Sony 764

VCRs

Manufacturer Code

Sony 301, 302, 303

(VHS, 8mm, Beta)

Manufacturer Code

Sony DV 348 Admiral (M. Ward) 327 Aiwa* 338, 344 Audio Dynamic 314, 337 Broksonic 317, 319 Canon 308, 309 Citizen 332 Craig 302, 332 Curtis Mathes 304, 309, 338 Daewoo 309, 312, 341 DBX 314, 336, 337 Dimensia 304 Emerson 316, 317, 318, 319,

320, 341 Fisher 330, 335 Funai 338 General Electric 304, 309, 329 Go Video 322, 339, 340 Goldstar 332 Hitachi 304, 305, 306, 338 Instant Replay 308, 309 JC Penney 304, 305, 309,314,

330, 336, 337 JVC 314, 336, 337, 345,

346, 347 Kenwood 314, 332, 336, 337 LG 332 LXI (SEARS) 305 , 330, 332, 335,

338 Magnavox 308, 309, 310 Marantz 314, 336, 337 Marta 332 Memorex 309, 335 Minolta 304, 305 Mitsubishi/MGA 323, 324, 325, 326 Multitech 321, 325, 338 NEC 314, 336, 337 Olympic 308, 309 Optimus 327 Orion 317 Panasonic 306, 307, 308, 309 Pentax 304, 305 Philco 308, 309 Philips 308, 309, 310 Pioneer 308 Quasar 306, 308, 309 RCA/PROSCAN 304, 305, 308, 309,

310, 311, 312, 313,

329 Realistic 309, 324, 328, 330,

335, 338 Sansui 314

Manufacturer Code

Samsung 313, 321, 322 Sanyo 330, 335 Scott 312, 313, 321, 323,

Sharp 327, 328 Signature 2000

(M. Ward) SV2000 338 Sylvania 308, 309, 310, 338 Symphonic 338 Ta sh ir o 33 2 Tatung 314, 336, 337 Teac 314, 336, 337, 338 Technics 308, 309 Toshiba 311, 312 Wards 327, 328, 331, 332,

Yamaha 314, 330, 336, 337 Zenith 331

324, 325, 326, 335

327, 338

335

Cable Boxes

Manufacturer Code

Sony 230 Hamlin/Regal 222, 223, 224, 225,

Jerrold/ General Inst./ Motorola

Oak 227, 228, 229 Panasonic 219, 220, 221 Pioneer 211, 214, 215 Scientific Atlanta 209, 210, 211 Tocom 216, 217 Zenith 212, 213

226 201, 202, 203, 204,

205, 206, 207, 208, 218, 222

Satellite Receivers

Manufacturer Code

Sony 801 Dish Network 810 Echostar 810 General Electric 802 Hitachi 805 Hughes 804 JVC 810 Mitsubishi 809 Panasonic 803 Philips 811 RCA/PROSCAN Toshiba 806, 807 Samsung 812

* If an Aiwa VCR does not work even

though you enter the code for Aiwa, enter the code for Sony instead.

802, 808

Basic Operations

Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control

To operate other equipment connected to your TV, first turn to page 26 and program the necessary code. For operating video equipment, press TV/VIDEO repeatedly until you see the video input on the screen for your connected equipment. Remote control tips are provided below.

✍ Some functions cannot be operated depending on the equipment. In

that case, operate by the remote control supplied with the equipment.

Operating a Cable Box

To Do This ... Press ... To Do This ... Press ...

Activate the remote control to operate the cable box

Turn on/off POWER Back to previous channel JUMP

SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION)

Operating a Satellite Receiver

To Do This ... Press ... To Do This ... Press ...

Activate the remote control to operate the satellite receiver

Turn on/off POWER Display SAT Menu MENU Select a channel 0-9, ENT Move highlight (cursor) V v B b

Change channels CH +/–

Back to previous channel JUMP

SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION)

Operating a VCR

To Do This ... Press ... To Do This ... Press ...

Activate the remote control to operate the VCR

Turn on/off POWER Stop x

INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO Fast forward M

Select a channel 0-9, ENT Rewind the tape m

Change channels CH +/– Pause

DVR/VCR (FUNCTION)

Operating a DVD Player or DVD Changer

To Do This ... Press ... To Do This ... Press ...

Activate the remote control to operate the DVD

Turn on/off POWER

If you have a DVD changer, to skip disc

Play H Select a track directly 0-9, ENT

Stop x

Pause

BD/DVD (FUNCTION)

F1 Step through different chapters of the

X (press again to resume normal playback)

Select a channel 0-9, ENT

Change channels CH +/–

Display channel number DISPLAY

Display SAT Guide GUIDE

Select item

Record z

Play H

X (press again to resume normal playback)

Step through different tracks of the disc

disc

Display the disc menu or top menu

Operate the DVD menu V v B b,

Display the system MENU MENU

m to fast reverse or M to fast forward the disc when pressed during playback

> to step forward or . to step backward

BD/DVD MENU

TOP M ENU

Basic Operations

(Continued)

Basic Operations

Operating a Blu-ray Disc Player (BD)

To Do This ... Press ... To Do This ... Press ...

Activate the remote control to operate the Blu-ray Disc Player

Turn on/off POWER Display the POP UP menu (BD) BD/DVD MENU

Play H Display the disc menu (DVD) BD/DVD MENU

Stop x Display the top menu (BD) BD/DVD TOP MENU

Pause

BD/DVD (FUNCTION) Step through different tracks of the disc

X (press again to resume normal playback)

Display the top menu (DVD) BD/DVD TOP MENU

Operate the menu V v B b,

m to fast reverse or M to fast forward the disc when pressed during playback

Operating a 5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV)

To Do This ... Press ... To Do This ... Press ...

Activate the remote control to operate the DVD

Turn on/off POWER

Select other equipment connected to the DAV

Disk skip F2 Move highlight (cursor) V v B b

Display the disc menu or top menu

Select a track directly 0-9, ENT Master volume VOL +/–, MUTING

Play H

BD/DVD (FUNCTION)

BD/DVD MENU

TOP MENU

Stop x

Pause X

Search the picture forward or backward

Specify the previous chapter/track Specify the next chapter/track

Select item

M or m during playback

. >

Operating a DVD/VCR Combo Unit

To Do This ... Press ... To Do This ... Press ...

Activate the remote control to operate the DVD/VCR

Turn on/off POWER

Select the DVD Select the VCR

Display the disc menu or top menu

Play H Change channels (VCR)

Stop x Adjust tracking (VCR)

Pause X Index search . >

DVR/VCR (FUNCTION) Search the picture forward or backward M or m during playback

F 1 F 2

BD/DVD MENU

TOP MENU

Move highlight (cursor) and select (DVD)

Record (VCR) z

INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO

V v B b

CH +/– or 0-9, ENT (using tuner)

CH +/– (during tape playback)

Basic Operations

Operating a HDD/DVD Combo Unit

To Do This ... Press ... To Do This ... Press ...

Activate the remote control to operate the DVD/HDD

Turn on/off POWER Record pause X

Select the HDD Select the DVD

Play H Replay

Stop x Advance

Pause X Display the disc menu or top menu

Search the picture forward or backward M or m during playback INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO

Move highlight (cursor) and select

DVR/VCR (FUNCTION)

F 1 F 2

V v B b

Record

Record stop

Specify the previous chapter/track Specify the next chapter/track

. >

BD/DVD MENU

Operating an AV Receiver

To Do This ... Press ... To Do This ... Press ...

Activate the remote control to operate the AV Receiver

Turn on/off POWER

DVR (FUNCTION) Master volume VOL +/–, MUTING

Select other input connected to AV receiver

Operating a DVR

To Do This ... Press ... To Do This ... Press ...

Activate the remote control to operate the DVR

Turn on/off POWER

Play H Pause X

Jump back while viewing live or recorded programs

Slow mode m/m (press lightly) Record stop x

Jump forward while viewing recorded programs

DVR/VCR (FUNCTION)

REPLAY

Jump forward to the next available chapter

Stop

Record z

Record pause X

TOP M ENU

Basic Operations

TV Controls

POWER

CHANNEL

VOLUME

POWER

CHANNEL

VOLUME

TV/VIDEO

PIC OFF/TIMER STANDBY POWER

Item Description

POWER Press to turn on and off the TV.

1 2

CHANNEL +/–

Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through channels, press and hold down either –/+. In the MENU screen, these buttons serve as up/down buttons.

Press to adjust the volume. In the MENU screen, these buttons serve as left/right buttons.

VOLUME +/–

TV/VIDEO

Press to cycle through the video inputs. If you set a certain input to Skip in Label Video Inputs, then the input will not appear. For details, see page 43. In the MENU screen, this button serves as confirming the selection or setting.

MENU Press to display MENU with TV functions and settings (see “Overview of MENU” on page 31).

PIC OFF/TIMER

LED

Lights up in green when Picture Off 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 44.

STANDBY LED Lights up in red when your TV is in the PC standby mode. If the LED blinks in red

continuously, this may indicate the TV needs servicing (see contacting Sony information on page 2).

POWER LED Lights up in green when the TV is turned on.

(IR) Infrared

Receiver/Light

Receives IR signals from the remote control. Do not put anything near the sensor, as its function may be affected.

Sensor

Speaker Outputs the audio signal.

PIC OFF/TIMER STANDBY POWER

876

✍ The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot. Use it as a reference when operating

the TV.

Using the Menus

ENT

ETU

TOOL

2, 3

TV/VIDEO

FUNCTION

BD/DVD

POWER TV POWER

JUMP ANT FREEZE

SURROUND

PICTURE

SOUND

WIDE

PLAY

UID

SPLAY

REPLAY ADVANCE NEXTPREV

MODE

DVR/VCR

SAT/CABLE

Overview of MENU

MENU provides one-button access for controlling your TV. It enables you to perform a variety of tasks intuitively with a control panel on the screen rather than a variety of remote control button presses. When you press the MENU button, you can select from basic TV functions: External Inputs, Favorites, Cable, Antenna and Settings.

SLEEP

MENU Description

External Inputs

1 Press MENU on the remote.

The MENU control panel appears.

2 Press V/v to highlight the item. 3 Press to select an option.

Press MENU to exit.

✍ A dot appears next to the icon of

External Inputs

Favorites

Cable

Antenna

Settings

the currently active input (External Inputs, Cable, and Antenna only).

✍ When the TV is displaying the input

from a connected PC, the menu

Select from connected equipment

only shows PC settings. For more information about PC settings, see page 46.

The External Inputs feature lets you select the external inputs connected to your TV. You can also assign a label using Label Video Inputs in the Setup settings (see page 43).

1 Highlight External Inputs on the MENU control

panel and press .

2 Press V/v to highlight the desired external input

and press .

External Inputs

Exit

Video 1

Video 2 Camcorder

Video 3 DVD

Video 4 DVR

Video 5

Video 6

Video 7

Video 8

Video 9

Edit Video Labels

✍ To display the PC settings, select Video 9 in External Inputs. For more

information about PC settings, see page 46.

Exit:

Using the Menus

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Using the Menus

MENU Description

The Favorites feature lets you select programs from a list of up to 16 favorite channels that you specify.

1 Highlight Favorites from the MENU control

Favorit es

panel and press The Favorite Channels list appears.

2 Make your selection by pressing V/v

to highlight the desired channel then press To add the current channel to the list of Favorite Channels, highlight Add to Favorites and press

To manually edit your list of favorite channels, select Edit Favorites. For more information, see page 39.

The Cable feature displays the most recently viewed channel on the cable input. When tuned to the channel, the program banner and channel number will be

Cable

displayed.

✍ To turn on the program banner, select Settings and set the Info Banner option to

On in the Setup settings (see page 43).

The Antenna feature displays the most recently viewed channel on the antenna input. When tuned to the channel, the program banner and channel number will be displayed.

Antenna

✍ To turn on the program banner, select Settings and set the Info Banner option to

On in the Setup settings (see page 43).

The Settings feature lets you enter the settings menu. Settings and adjustments can be performed from the Settings menu. The information on various settings starts from page 33.

Settings

Navigating Through Settings

1 Press MENU. 2 Select . 3 Highlight an item: Picture, Sound, Screen, Channel, Parental Lock, Setup. 4 Press to select an option.

To exit Settings, press MENU.

✍ The options you can adjust vary depending on the situation. Unavailable options

are grayed out or not displayed.

✍ To display PC settings (see page 46), select Video 9 in External Inputs and

switch to PC input. Pressing MENU shows PC settings when the TV is displaying the input from a connected PC.

Favorite Channels

Add to Favorites

Edit Favorites

Exit

Exit:

Picture Settings

Using the Menus

Antenna

Picture

Picture Mode

Reset

Backlight

Picture

Brightness

Color

Hue

Color Temp.

Sharpness

Vivid

Max

Cool

Exit:

To display the Picture settings, see “Navigating Through Settings”

(see page 32).

Option Description

Picture Mode Vivid Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.

Standard Select for standard picture settings. Recommended for home

entertainment.

Custom Allows you to store your preferred settings.

✍ You can set up a Picture Mode (Vivid, Standard, Custom) independently for the

TV input and for each video input (Video 1 to Video 8). Your Picture Mode settings are automatically saved upon selection.

Reset Resets the current settings to the default values (except for Advanced Settings).

Backlight Adjust to brighten or darken the backlight.

Picture Adjust to increase or decrease picture contrast.

Brightness Adjust to brighten or darken the picture.

Color Adjust to increase or decrease color intensity.

Hue Adjust to increase or decrease the green tones.

Color Temp.

White adjustment

Sharpness Adjust to sharpen or soften the picture.

Noise Reduction Select to reduce the noise level of connected equipment, and the VHF/UHF or cable inputs.

DRC Mode Produces a high-resolution picture for high-density sources (e.g., Blu-ray Disc Player, DVD

Cool Select to give the white colors a bluish tint.

Neutral Select to give the white colors a neutral tint.

Warm 1, 2 Select to give the white colors a reddish tint. Available only when

Picture Mode is set to Custom.

Select from Auto, High, Medium, Low and Off.

✍

Auto is not available when you are using either HDMI or component connections.

Player, satellite receiver).

Mode 1 Recommended mode.

Mode 2 Only available for 1080i format. Mode 2 is especially effective when

original standard-definition signals have been up-converted to 1080i format.

Off

Select to turn off DRC Mode.

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Option Description

✍ DRC Mode is available when you are watching 480i, 480p, 720p or 1080i

sources. It is not available when Game Mode is On or you are using the Freeze feature.

DRC Palette Custom Allows you to customize the level of detail (Reality) and smoothness

(Clarity) for input sources. For example, you can create a Custom setting for your cable input’s picture, and create another for your DVD player’s picture.

1 Press the arrow buttons to highlight Custom then press .

The DRC palette appears.

DRC Palette

Press

Reality

(28)

to exit

Clarity

(12)

2 Press the arrow buttons to adjust the position of the marker (z).

As you move the z higher along the Reality axis, the picture becomes more detailed. As you move the z to the right along the Clarity axis, the picture becomes smoother.

3 To save the setting, press .

✍ DRC Palette is available when you are watching 480i, 480p, 720p or 1080i

sources. It is not available when Game Mode is On, DRC Mode is Off or you are using the Freeze feature.

Advanced Settings

Available only when Picture Mode is set to Custom

Reset Resets all the Advanced Settings to the default values (except for

Black Corrector Enhances black areas of the picture for stronger contrast.

Advanced C.E. (Advanced Contrast Enhancer)

Gamma Adjusts the balance between the light and dark areas of the picture.

Clear White Emphasizes white and light colors.

Live Color Makes colors more vivid.

White Balance).

Automatically optimizes the backlight and contrast. This setting is especially effective for dark image scenes. It will increase the contrast distinction of the darker picture scenes.

✍ Live Color is not available when Color Space is set to

Normal.

Color Space Use to select the range of color reproduction from Normal or Wide.

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.

Sound Settings

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Antenna

Sound

Sound Mode

Reset

Treble

Bass

Balance

Steady Sound

Volume Offset

Surround

BBE

Exit:

Custom

Off

To display the Sound settings, see “Navigating Through Settings”

(see page 32).

Option Description

Sound Mode Dynamic Select to enhance treble and bass.

Standard Suitable for spoken dialog.

Custom Flat setting. Allows you to store your preferred settings.

✍ You can set up a Sound Mode (Dynamic, Standard, Custom) independently

for the TV input and for each video input (Video 1 to Video 8). Your Sound Mode settings are automatically saved upon selection.

Reset Reset the following options to the default value: Tre b le , Bass, Balance, Steady Sound,

Volume Offset, Surround and BBE.

Tr eb l e Adjust to increase or decrease higher-pitched sounds.

Bass Adjust to increase or decrease lower-pitched sounds.

Balance Adjust to emphasize left or right speaker balance.

Steady Sound On Select to stabilize the volume across all programs and commercials.

Off Select to turn off Steady Sound.

Vol um e O f f s e t Adjust the volume level of the current input (TV or video input) relative to other inputs.

Surround TruSurround XT Select for surround sound (for stereo programs only).

Off Select for normal stereo or mono reception.

BBE

Select to give sound more impact by compensating for phase effects in speakers. Select from High, Low and Off.

✍ BBE is only available when Sound Mode is set to Custom.

MTS

Enjoy stereo, bilingual and mono programs

Stereo Select for stereo reception when viewing a program broadcast in

stereo.

Auto SAP Select to automatically switch to second audio programs when a

signal is received. If no SAP signal is present, the TV remains in

Stereo mode.

Mono Select for mono reception. Use to reduce noise during weak stereo

broadcasts.

✍ MTS is available only for analog programs.

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Option Description

Alternate Audio

Digital channels only

Select among the available options to switch among the alternate audio streams. The program you are tuned to may be broadcast in a different language in the alternate audio streams.

✍ The Alternate Audio option is not available if the program is not broadcast with

alternate audio streams.

Speaker On Select to turn on the TV speakers.

Off Select to turn off the TV speakers and listen to the TV’s sound only

through your external audio receiver and speakers.

✍ When you connect the headphones, the TV speakers are disabled.

Audio Out

Easy control of volume adjustments

A/V Sync Off/1/2/3 Use this option to make adjustments to audio and video

Var iable The audio output from your audio system can be controlled by the

TV’s remote control.

Fixed The audio output of the TV is fixed. Use your audio receiver’s remote

control to adjust the volume (and other audio settings) through your audio system.

synchronization when you have external equipment connected to DIGITAL OUT of the TV. Select Off (default value) to make no adjustments. Select 1, 2 or 3 to synchronize the video and audio from your connected external equipment.

Screen Settings

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Antenna

Screen

Wide Mode

Auto Wide

4:3 Default

Display Area

Horizontal Center

Vertical Center

Vertical Size

Exit:

Full

Off

Normal

To display the Screen settings, see “Navigating Through Settings” (see page 32).

Option Description

Wide Mode Wide Zoom Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture to fill the 16:9 screen, keeping the

original image as much as possible.

Normal Select to display the 4:3 picture in its original size when the original

source is 4:3. When the original source is 16:9, then the picture may be compressed horizontally.

Full Select to enlarge the picture horizontally to fill the screen when the

original source is 4:3 (standard definition source). When the original source is 16:9 (high definition source), select this mode to display the 16:9 picture in its original size.

Zoom Select to enlarge the original picture without distorting the aspect

ratio.

✍ You can set up a Wide Mode (Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Zoom) independently

for the TV input and for each video input (Video 1 to Video 8). Your Wide Mode settings are automatically saved upon selection. For examples of each mode, see page 24.

✍ You can switch the Wide Mode settings by pressing the WIDE button on the

remote control.

Auto Wide On Select to automatically change to the screen mode that is best for the

current program. If frequent screen changes are disturbing to you, select Off.

Off Select to turn off the Auto Wide option. Choose a screen mode from

the Wide Mode option.

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Option Description

4:3 Default

Select the default screen mode to use for 4:3 sources.

Wide Zoom Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture, to fill the 16:9 screen, keeping the

original image as much as possible.

Normal Select to display the 4:3 picture in its original size.

Full Select to enlarge the 4:3 picture horizontally only, to fill the display

area.

Zoom Select to enlarge the picture horizontally and vertically to an equal

aspect ratio that fills the wide screen.

Off Select to continue using the current Wide Mode setting when the

channel or input is changed.

✍ 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 changes only for

the current channel. When you change channels (or inputs), Wide Mode is automatically replaced with the 4:3 Default setting. To retain the current Wide Mode setting as channels and inputs are changed, set 4:3 Default to Off.

Display Area Allows you to adjust the screen area of the displayed image.

Full Pixel Select to display the picture for 1080i or 1080p sources in its original

size.

Normal Select to display the picture in its standard size.

-1/-2 Select to enlarge the picture to hide the edge of the picture.

Horizontal Center Allows you to move the position of the picture left and right.

Press B/b and press to adjust.

Vertical Center Allows you to move the position of the picture up and down. (Available only in Zoom.)

Press V/v and press

Ver tical Si ze Allows you to adjust the vertical size of the picture. (Available only in Wide Zoom and

Zoom.)

Press V/v and press

to adjust.

✍ Size adjustment is especially useful for Wide Zoom picture conditions such as

news ticker information at the bottom or top of the screen.

Channel Settings

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Antenna

Channel

Favorite Channels

Digital Channels

Auto Program

Show/Hide Channels

Label Channels

Diagnostics

Option Description

Favorite Channels Lets you set up a list of up to 16 of your favorite channels.

Exit:

To display the Channel settings, see “Navigating Through Settings” (see page 32).

1 Press V/v to scroll to the slot you would like to edit. 2 Enter your favorite channel number and press to apply and save.

To select other favorite channel numbers, repeat steps 1 and 2.

✍ To select favorite channel numbers that you specified, see page 32.

Digital Channels Add Select to add digital channels.

Auto Program Automatically sets up the channel list on the TV for all receivable channels for the current

TV input (either Antenna or Cable).

Show/Hide Channels Allows you to show or hide channels that appear in the program guide and when you use the

CH+/- buttons to channel surf.

1 Press V/v to highlight the channel that you want to show or hide.

To move between the Major and Minor subchannel lists, press B/b.

2 To change a channel’s setting to Shown or Hidden, press .

To show or hide more channels, repeat steps 1 and 2.

✍ Channels that you set to be hidden can be accessed only with the 0-9 buttons. ✍ If you select to hide or show a major digital channel, all the subchannels are

automatically hidden or shown. To show or hide an individual sub-channel within a digital channel, you must individually select that sub-channel to show or hide.

✍ If you hide all sub-channels of a major digital channel, that digital channel is

automatically set to Hidden.

Label Channels Allows you to assign 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 that you want to assign a label.

2 Press V/v to scroll through the label characters (A-Z, 0-9, etc.). Press to move to

the next character. Repeat to add up to 7 characters to the label.

To assign labels to more channels, repeat steps 1 and 2.

Diagnostics Display diagnostics information about the current channel and TV. This can be useful in

providing information to an authorized technician or repair person.

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Parental Lock Settings

Antenna

Parental Lock

Enter password

Password

Exit:

To display the Parental Lock settings, see “Navigating Through

Settings” (see page 32).

Antenna

Parental Lock

Use 0-9 on the remote control to enter a four-digit password.

The Parental Lock option appears.

Press to change settings

Rating Off

Digital Rating Off

Unrated Allow

Change Password

Select Country U. S. A.

Exit:

Y. Adult

Custom...

Option Description

Rating Off Turn Parental Lock off. No programs are blocked from viewing.

Child Maximum ratings permitted are:

U.S.: TV-Y, TV-G, G Canada: C, G, TV-Y

Yo u t h Maximum ratings permitted are:

U.S.: TV-PG, PG Canada: C8+, PG, 8 ans+, TV-PG

Y. A d u l t Maximum ratings permitted are:

U.S.: TV-14, PG-13 Canada: 14+, 13 ans+, TV-14

Custom... Select to set ratings manually.

U.S.: See page 41 for details. Canada: See page 42 for details.

✍ If you are not familiar with the Parental Guideline rating system, you should select Child, Youth, or

Y. 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 that contain downloadable

ratings are blocked from viewing.

Custom...

Select to block programs based on downloadable ratings.

Clear All Select to clear the entire downloadable rating system.

✍ This action will delete the current Digital Rating menu and the menu will no

longer be available until the TV is tuned to a channel that contains downloadable ratings.

✍ This icon will appear on the information banner across the screen

indicating the availability of the new downloadable rating information when the Digital Rating is set to the Custom option.

✍ This setting is only available if digital ratings have been downloaded by your

TV and ratings have been set for U.S.A. in Select Country (see page 41).

Off

Child

You th

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Option Description

Unrated

(available only in U.S.A.)

Change Password Select to change your password.

Allow Allows programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating.

Block Blocks all programs and movies that are broadcast without a rating.

✍ 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.

✍ You need your password for any future access into the Parental Lock settings.

If you lose your password, see “Lost password” on page 50.

Select Country U.S.A. Select to use U.S.A. ratings (see below).

Canada Select to use Canadian ratings (see page 42).

US Models: Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating Options

To select custom rating options for the U.S., select U.S.A. in the Select Country setting (see above).

Option Description

Movie Rating G All children and general audience.

PG Parental guidance suggested.

PG-13 Parental guidance for children under 13.

Restricted viewing, parental guidance is suggested for children under 17.

TV Rating

Block programs by their rating, content or both

NC-17 and X No one 17 or under allowed.

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.

✍ To ensure maximum blocking capability, set the Age-Based Ratings.

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Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating Options

To select custom rating options for Canada, select Canada in the Select Country setting (see page 41).

Option Description

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.

Frenc h 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 for “US Models” on page 41.

Viewing Blocked Programs

You can view blocked programs by entering the password. Press ENT when tuned to a blocked program, then enter the password. This temporarily turns the parental control feature off. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off the TV. When the TV is turned on again, your Parental Lock settings are reactivated.

Setup Settings

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Antenna

Setup

Caption Vision (CC) Off

Info Banner On

Game Mode Off

Color Matrix Standard

Label Video Inputs

Clock/Timers

Language English

Menu Color

Power Saving

Exit:

Blue

Off

To display the Setup settings, see “Navigating Through Settings”

(see page 32).

Option Description

Caption Vision (CC) Allows you to select from several closed-caption modes.

On Caption Vision (CC) is turned on.

Off Caption Vision (CC) is turned off.

Program Allows you to set basic and advanced Caption Vision (CC) options.

See “Programming Caption Vision (CC)” on page 45.

Info Banner Set to On or Off. When On, displays the program name and the program information (if the

broadcaster offers this service). Displays for few seconds when the channel is changed or the DISPLAY button is pressed.

Game Mode On Select to optimize for playing games.

Off Select to turn off the Game Mode.

Color Matrix Allows you to reproduce the color-difference signals. It is recommended that you leave this

at the factory default setting.

Standard Automatically optimize based on signal.

Custom If the tone of the picture from the input source is unnatural, select

either ITU601 or ITU709, which normalizes the tone.

Label Video Inputs Allows you to identify A/V equipment you connected to the TV, such as a VCR, DVD, etc.

For example, if you have a DVD player connected to the VIDEO 4 jack, you can select the label DVD for the Video 4 input. Then when you press TV/VIDEO to change inputs, the video label you assigned to that input appears on screen.

1 Press V/v to highlight the video input (Video 1-9) to which you want to assign a label.

Then press to select the input.

2 Press V/v to highlight one of the displayed labels. Then press to select the label.

You can select from the following labels for each input:

Video 1-8 –, DVD, Cable Box, Satellite, BD, VCR, Receiver, DVR , Game,

Camcorder, Edit, Skip

Video 9 –, PC, Skip

✍

Edit allows you to create a custom 10-character label. You can edit the Label Video Inputs the same way you create channel labels, as described on page 39.

✍

If you select Skip, your TV skips this input when you press the TV/VIDEO button.

✍

The Skip label is useful for inputs to which no equipment is connected.

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Option Description

Clock/Timers

Sleep Set the time in minutes (Off, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes,

60 minutes, 90 minutes or 120 minutes) that you want the TV to

remain on before shutting off automatically.

Timer 1 Timer 2

You can use the timers to turn the TV on, set the duration time the TV will remain on, and tune to a specific channel at two scheduled times.

Timer 1 and Timer 2 will not be available until you set the Current Time.

1 Press V/v to highlight Timer 1 or Timer 2. To set the timer,

press b.

✍ To go directly to programming Timer 1 or 2, press

instead of pressing b.

2 Press V/v to highlight one of the following options, then press

Program: Select to set the timer by day, hour, minute, AM/PM,

Off

Duration, and Channel.

: Select to turn off the timer. (Your previous settings are saved.)

3 If you selected Program in step 2, press V and v to set the

day(s), hour, minute, AM/PM, duration, and channel number.

or press b to confirm each setting and move to the

Press next setting. Press B to go back to the previous setting.

4 Press MENU to exit Settings.

Current Time You can set the current time.

1 Press to select Current Time. 2 Press V and v to set the current time (day, hour, minute, and

AM/PM). Press move to the next setting. Press B to go back the previous setting.

(or press b) to confirm each setting and

3 Press MENU to exit Settings.

Language Select to display all on-screen settings in your language of choice: English, Español,

Menu Color Enables you to select a specific color for the on-screen settings.

Power Saving Select to reduce the power consumption by adjusting the backlight brightness. This also

Logo Illumination Select to illuminate the Sony logo on the front panel of the TV. Select On or Off.

Light Sensor Select On to enable the automatic picture (screen) brightness control. The light sensor

Français.

enhances the black level. Select from Off, Low, High and Picture Off.

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.

✍ Be sure not to put anything around the sensor, as its function may be affected.

See page 30 for information about the sensor.

✍ In low light the range of the backlight control is reduced when Light Sensor is

set to On.

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Option Description

CineMotion Select Auto to optimize the screen display automatically detecting film content and

applying a reverse 3-2 pulldown process. Moving pictures will appear clearer and more natural looking. Select Off to disable the detection.

✍ CineMotion is only available when you are watching 480i sources, except

when the Freeze feature is in use.

Product Information Select to display the equipment information of your TV.

Programming Caption Vision (CC)

If you selected the

Option Description

Basic Allows you to select basic analog (EIA-608) closed caption options.

Digital CC Allows you to set digital closed captioning to Basic (digital EIA-608) or Advanced (digital

Advanced Allows you to select advanced digital (EIA-708) closed caption options. Select from the

Advanced Settings Allows you to make additional settings for digital (EIA-708) closed caption options. Select

Program

option under

CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4

Tex t 1, Te x t2 , Tex t 3, Te x t4

EIA-708).

available options.

from As Broadcast, Small Text, Large Text and Custom.

Custom... Allows you to customize the following settings:

Caption Vision (CC)

Displays a printed version of the dialog or sound effects of a program. (Should be set to

Displays network/station information presented using either half or the whole screen (if available).

Character Size Small, Standard, Large

Character Style Style 1-7

Character Color Color 1-8

Character Opacity Solid, Translucent

Edge Color Color 1-8

Edge Type None, Raised, Depressed,

Background Color None, Color 1-8

Background Opacity Solid, Translucent

Window Color None, Color 1-8

Window Opacity Solid, Translucent

(see page 43), you can change the following settings:

CC1

for most programs.)

Outline, Left Shadow, Right Shadow

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PC Settings

Picture

Display Mode Reset

Backlight Picture Brightness

Adjust the picture settings Resolution: 1024x768/60Hz

Text

Exit

To display the PC settings, see “Navigating Through Settings” (see page 32).

✍ Press TV/VIDEO to switch to another input. ✍ When you connect a PC to your TV for the first time, you may need to adjust the screen display. In such

cases, perform Auto Adjustment or manually adjust Phase, Pitch, Horizontal Center, or Vertical Center in Others.

Option Description

Picture Display Mode Video Select to view video images.

Te xt Select to view text, charts or tables.

Reset Reset the current settings to the default values.

Backlight Adjust to brighten or darken the backlight.

Picture Adjust to increase or decrease picture contrast.

Brightness Adjust to brighten or darken the picture.

Color Temp.

White adjustment

Sound Sound Mode Dynamic Select to enhance treble and bass.

Cool Select to give the white colors a bluish tint.

Neutral Select to give the white colors a neutral tint.

Warm 1,2 Select to give the white colors a reddish tint.

Warm 2 gives a redder tint than Warm 1.

Standard Provides standard sound. Recommended for home

entertainment.

Custom Provides a flat response. Sound quality as

customized on the connected PC is maintained in the TV sound.

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Option Description

Others Auto Adjustment Select to automatically adjust the display position, Phase and Pitch

of the picture when the TV receives an input signal from the connected PC. Note that Auto Adjustment may not work well with certain input signals. In such cases, manually adjust the options below.

Reset Resets the current settings to the default value.

Phase Adjust after Pitch to fine tune overall sharpness.

Pitch Adjust uneven sharpness on screen.

✍ For the PC Input Signal Reference Chart, see page 51.

Horizontal Center Allows you to move the position of the picture left and right.

Press B/b and press to adjust.

Vertical Center Allows you to move the position of the picture up and down.

Press B/b and press to adjust.

Wide Mode Normal Select to display in the original image size.

Full 1 Select to enlarge the picture to fill the display area,

keeping its original aspect ratio.

Full 2 Select to enlarge the picture to fill the display area.

Power Management

On Select to automatically switch to the standby

mode when there is no signal input for 30 seconds.

Off Select to turn off Power Management.

✍ Power Management is not VESA-compliant.

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Other Information

Troubleshooting

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Problem Possible Remedies

No picture.

No picture. Cannot receive any channels.

TV is locked to one channel.

Cannot receive or select channels.

The TV turns off automatically.

No picture from some video sources.

Poor picture.

Double images or ghosts.

Only snow and noise appear on the screen.

Dotted lines or stripes.

No color/Dark picture/Color is not correct/The picture is too bright.

Noisy picture.

❑ Check Power Saving settings (page 44). ❑ Make sure the power cord is connected securely.

❑ Turn on the power of the TV. ❑ Check antenna/cable connections.

❑ Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not presently in the

TV’s memory (page 39).

❑ Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not presently in the

TV’s memory (page 39).

❑ Check if the Sleep is activated, or confirm the Duration setting of Timer.

(page 44).

❑ If the temperature is too high, the TV may also turn off after a warning message

is displayed.

❑ Check Power Management in the PC Settings (page 47). ❑ Check the connection between the optional video equipment and the TV.

❑ Press TV/VIDEO on the remote control (page 21). ❑ Press MENU on the remote control. Select your desired input from the External

Inputs list.

❑ Check antenna/cable connections. ❑ Check the antenna location and direction.

❑ 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.)

❑ 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.

❑ Press PICTURE to select the desired picture mode (page 24). ❑ Adjust the Picture Mode options in the Picture settings (page 33). ❑ If you set the Power Saving mode to Low or High, it will enhance the black

level.

❑ Make sure that the antenna is connected using the supplied 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.

Problem Possible Remedies

No sound/Noisy sound

Good picture, no sound.

❑ Check the volume control. ❑ Press MUTING or VO L + so that “Muting” disappears from the screen

(page 23).

❑ Disconnect your headphones. ❑ Set Speaker to On in the Sound settings (page 36). If it is set to Off, sound is

not output from the TV’s speakers regardless of the TV’s volume control.

Audio noise.

❑ Make sure that the antenna is connected using the supplied 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.

Wide Mode changes automatically.

❑

The current setting when you change the channel or video input, if settings is set to other than with the

Wide Mode

WIDE

❑ Check the Auto Wide option in the Screen settings (page 37).

“Black box” on screen.

Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the screen.

Certain programs on DVD or other digital sources display a loss of detail, especially during fast-motion or dark scenes.

Remote control does not operate.

❑ You have selected a text option in the Caption Vision (CC) feature in the Setup

setting and no text is available (see pages 43 and 45 to reset Setup selections). To turn off this feature, set the Caption Vision (CC) option to Off. If you were trying to select closed captioning, select CC1 instead of Text1-4.

❑ 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).

❑ The compression used by certain digital broadcasts and DVDs 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. This is due to your TV’s large screen and ability to show very fine detail, and is normal for certain digitally recorded programs. Adjust the Reality/Clarity in the DRC Palette setting (page 34) to optimize the picture while viewing these sources.

❑ Check the polarity of the batteries or replace the batteries. ❑ Point the remote control at the remote control sensor of the TV. ❑ Fluorescent/fluorescent lamps can interfere with your remote control operation;

try turning off the Fluorescent/fluorescent lamps.

❑ Keep the remote control sensor area clear from obstacles.

Cannot change channels with the remote control.

❑ If you are using the TV to change channels, first press TV (FUNCTION) once,

and the TV indicator lights up.

❑ If you are using another device to change channels, be sure you have not

inadvertently switched your TV from the channel 3 or 4 setting.

❑ If you are using another device to change channels, be sure to press FUNCTION

for that device. For example, if you are using your cable box to change channels, be sure to press SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION) once, and the SAT/CABLE indicator lights up.

Remote control does not operate non-Sony video equipment.

❑ If you replaced the batteries to the remote recently, the code numbers for the

video equipment may need to be reset.

❑ 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. You may need to use the equipment’s original remote control.

button, set

Other Information

setting is automatically replaced with the

Off

. If you want to lock in the

4:3 Default

Off

in the

4:3 Default

Wide Mode

Screen

settings (page 38).

4:3 Default

in the

Screen

selected

Other Information

(Continued)

Other Information

Problem Possible Remedies

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 (page 39).

Lost password.

How to reset the TV to factory settings.

❑ Select the Parental Lock settings on the settings screen, then enter the following

master password: 4357. The master password clears your previous password and allows you to enter a new password (page 40).

❑ Turn on the TV. While holding down the V button on the remote control, press

the POWER button on the TV. (The TV will turn itself off, then back on again.) Release the WARNING: This operation will clear all of your customized settings including Parental Lock setting.

V button.

PC Input Signal Reference Chart

Other Information

Resolution Horizontal

Signals Horizontal

VGA

SVGA

XGA

WXGA

SXGA

HDTV

(Pixel)

640 × 480 31.5 60 VGA

640 × 480 37.5 75 VESA

720 × 400 31.5 70 VGA-T

800 × 600 37.9 60 VESA Guidelines

800 × 600 46.9 75 VESA

1024 × 768 48.4 60 VESA Guidelines

1024 × 768 56.5 70 VESA

1024 × 768 60.0 75 VESA

1280 × 768 47.4 60 VESA

1280 × 768 47.8 60 VESA

1280 × 768 60.3 75

1360 × 768 47.7 60 VESA

1280 × 1024 64.0 60 VESA

1280 × 1024 80.0 75 VESA

1920 × 1080 67.5 60

× Ve rt i ca l

(Line)

frequency (kHz)

Vertical frequency (Hz)

Standard

✍ This TV’s PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync. ✍ This TV’s PC input does not support interlaced signals. ✍ For the best picture quality, it is recommended to use the signals (boldfaced) in the above chart with a

60Hz vertical frequency from a personal computer. In plug and play, signals with a 60Hz vertical frequency will be selected automatically.

Other Information

Specifications

Television system:

NTSC ATSC (8VSB terrestrial) ATSC compliant 8VSB QAM on cable ANSI/SCTE 07 2000

Channel coverage:

Terrestrial (analog) 2-69 Cable (analog) 1-125 Terrestrial (digital) 2-69 Cable (digital) 1-135

Antenna: 75-ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF Screen size (measured diagonally):

KDL-52XBR2: 52 inches KDL-52XBR3: 52 inches

Panel System:

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel

Display resolution (horizontal × vertical):

1,920 dots × 1,080 lines

VIDEO IN 1/2/4:

S VIDEO (4-pin mini DIN) (VIDEO 1 only):

VIDEO: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative AUDIO: 500 mVrms (100% modulation)

Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative C: 0.286 Vp-p (Burst signal), 75 ohms

Impedance: 47 kilohms

HD/DVD IN 5/6:

YPBPR (Component Video):

AUDIO: 500 mVrms (100% modulation)

Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced, sync negative

B: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

R: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

P Signal format: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p

Impedance: 47 kilohms

HDMI IN 3/7/8:

HDMI: Video: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p

AUDIO (for HDMI IN 8):

Audio: Two channel linear PCM 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz, 16, 20 and 24 bits

500 mVrms (100% modulation) Impedance: 47 kilohms

AUDIO OUT:

500 mVrms (100% modulation) (Fixed) 1 Vrms at the maximum volume setting (Variable)

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL):

Optical Digital Audio Output (PCM/Dolby digital)

PC IN 9:

D-sub 15-pin, analog RGB, 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, positive See the PC Input Signal Reference Chart on page 51

PC AUDIO INPUT:

Stereo mini jack, 500 mVrms (100% modulation), Impedance: 47 kilohms

Headphones:

Stereo mini jack Impedance: 16 ohms

Speaker:

KDL-52XBR2/52XBR3 Full Range : 50 × 105 mm (2 × 4 Tweeter : 40 mm (1

Speaker output:

11W + 11W

American TV standard

(Does not include CableCARD functionality)

/8 inches) (2)

/4 inches) (4)

Power Requirement:

120 V-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption:

In use: KDL-52XBR2: 298W

KDL-52XBR3: 298W

In standby: Less than 0.5W

Dimensions (W/H/D):

KDL-52XBR2: (with stand) 1415 × 890 × 384 mm

KDL-52XBR3: (with stand) 1415 × 890 × 384 mm

/4 × 35 1/8 × 15 1/8 inches)

(55 (without stand) 1415 × 827 × 123 mm

/4 × 32 5/8 × 4 7/8 inches)

(55

/4 × 35 1/8 × 15 1/8 inches)

(55 (without stand) 1415 × 827 × 125 mm

(55

/4 × 32 5/8 × 5 inches)

Mass:

KDL-52XBR2: (with stand) 54.0 kg (119 lb. 1 oz.)

KDL-52XBR3: (with stand) 54.0 kg (119 lb. 1 oz.)

(without stand) 46.5 kg (102 lb. 9 oz.)

Supplied accessories:

Remote control RM-YD010 (KDL-52XBR2) (1) RM-YD013 (KDL-52XBR3) (1) Size AA batteries (2) 75-ohm coaxial cable (1) AC power cord (1) HD15-HD15 cable (1) Support belt (1), securing screw (1) and wood screw (1) Cable holder (1) Operating Instructions (1) Quick Setup Guide (1) Warranty Card (1) Online Registration Card (U.S.A. only) (1)

Optional accessories:

Headphones plug adapter Connecting cables Wall-Mount Bracket: SU-WL51

✍ The availability of optional accessories depends

on its stock.

Index

4:3 Default 38

A/V Sync 36 AC IN 17 Advanced Settings 34 Alternate Audio 22, 36 ANT button 21 Audio Out 36 AUDIO OUT jack 17 Auto Adjustment 47 Auto Program 39 Auto Wide 37

Backlight 33, 46 Balance 35 Bass 35 BBE 35 BD/DVD MENU button 23 BD/DVD or DVR/VCR Operating

BD/DVD TOP MENU button 23 Brightness 33, 46

Buttons

Cable 17 Canadian Models 42 Caption Vision (CC)

CH +/– button 24 Change Password 41 CHANNEL +/– button 30 CineMotion 45 Clock/Timers 44 Color 33 Color Matrix 43 Color Temp. 33, 46 Connecting

described programming 45

Cable Box/Digital Cable Box Cable Box/Digital Cable Box and

Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna

Satellite Receiver and Cable/Antenna

Antenna

System

VCR and Cable 14 VCR and Cable Box/Digital Cable

Box

Diagnostics 39 Digital Channels 39 DIGITAL OUT 17

Digital Rating 40 Display Area 38 DISPLAY button 24 Display Mode 46 DRC Mode 33 DRC Palette 34 DVR/VCR Record Buttons 23

English Rating 42 ENT button 21

F1/F2 button 24 Favorite Channels 39 FREEZE button 23 French Rating 42 FUNCTION buttons 21

Game Mode 43 GUIDE button 22

HD/DVD IN jack (1080p/1080i/720p/

480p/480i)

HDMI IN jacks 16 Headphones jack 16 Horizontal Center 38, 47 Hue 33

Info Banner 43 Infrared Receiver (IR)/Light Sensor 30

JUMP button 21

Label Channels 39 Label Video Inputs 43 Language 44 Light Sensor 44 Logo Illumination 44

MENU button 24, 30 Menu Color 44 Movie Rating 41

Antenna Cable 32 External Inputs 31 Favorites 32 Settings 32

MTS 35 MUTING button 23

Noise Reduction 33

PC IN 17 Phase 47 PIC OFF/TIMER LED 30 Picture 33, 46 PICTURE button 24 Picture Mode 33 Pitch 47 POWER button 23, 30 POWER LED 30 Power Management 47 Power Saving 44 Product Information 45 Program options setting 22

Rating 40 Remote control

inserting batteries

programming 25–26 Reset 33, 35, 46, 47, 50 RETURN button 22

S VIDEO jack 17 Select Country 41 Settings

Sharpness 33 Show/Hide Channels 39 SLEEP button 21 SOUND button 21 Sound Mode 35, 46 Speaker 30, 36 Specifications 52 STANDBY LED 30 Steady Sound 35 Support Belt 18 Surround 35 SURROUND button 21

Channel

Parental Lock 40

PC Settings 46

Picture 33

Screen 37

Setup 43

Sound 35

TOOLS button 24

Treble 35 Troubleshooting 48–50 TV POWER button 23 TV Rating 41 TV/VIDEO button 21, 30

U.S.A. Rating 42 Unrated 41 US Models 41 Using with remote control

5.1ch DVD AV System AV Receiver 29 Blu-ray Disc Player 28 Cable Box 27 DVD Player or DVD Changer 27 DVD/VCR Combo Unit 28 DVR 29 HDD/DVD Combo Unit 29 Satellite Receiver 27 VCR 27

Vertical Center 38, 47 Vertical Size 38 VHF/UHF input 17 VIDEO/AUDIO (L/R) jacks 16, 17 Viewing Blocked Programs 42 VISUAL SEARCH button 23 VOL +/– button 23 VOLUME +/– button 30 Volume Offset 35

WIDE button 24 Wide Mode 37, 47

For Your Convenience

Please contact Sony directly if you:

Have questions on the use of your television after reading your manual

Experience difficulty operating your television

Contact Sony Customer Support at:

http://www.sony.com/tvsupport

or to speak with a support representative:

United States

1-800-222-SONY (7669) 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM (EST) Mon - Fri 10:30 AM - 7:15 PM (EST) Sat - Sun

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

Canada

1-877-899-SONY (7669) 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Eastern) 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Western)

Printed in U.S.A.

Sony KDL-52XBR2, KDL-52XBR3 Operating Instruction

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Getting Started

Connecting the TV

Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System

Cable Box/Digital Cable Box and Antenna

Cable Box/Digital Cable Box

Satellite Receiver and Cable/Antenna

VCR and Cable

VCR and Cable Box/ Digital Cable Box

When Connecting to Optional Equipment

Installing the TV

Preventing the TV from Toppling Over

Bundling the Connecting Cables

When Installing on a Wall

Basic Operations

Remote Control

Programming the Remote Control

Using Other Equipment with Your Remote Control

TV Controls

Using the Menus

Overview of MENU

Picture Settings

Sound Settings

Screen Settings

Channel Settings

Parental Lock Settings

Setup Settings

PC Settings

Other Information

Troubleshooting

PC Input Signal Reference Chart

Specifications