Sony BRAVIA KDL-37XBR6 manual

Operating Instructions KDL-32XBR6 KDL-37XBR6 KDL-40V4150 KDL-40V4100 KDL-42V4100 KDL-46V4100 KDL-52V4100 R IA KDL-40W4100 KDL-46W4100 KDL-52W4100 KDL-46W4150 © 2008 Sony Corporation[...]

Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the TV. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this TV. Model Name Serial No. CAUTION To prevent electric shock and blade exposure, do not use this polarized AC plug with an extension cord, receptac[...]

The Four Steps to a Full HD Experience: Set, Sound, Source, and Setup .................... 4 Picture Quality and Aspect Ratio ....................... 4 TV Home Menu: XMBT. (XrossMediaBar) .......... 5 1. Installing the TV ............................................... 6 Carrying the TV .............................................. 6 Preparation f[...]

Thank you for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. The quality of the image you see on your BRAVlA TV is only as good as the quality of the signal it receives. To experience the stunning detail of your new BRAVIA TV, you need access to HD programming. Your BRAVlA TV can receive and display HD programming from: • Over-the-air [...]

iiiii TV Home Menu: XMBTM (XrossMediaBar) The XMBTM iS an easy way to access the TV settings for customizing, making adjustments, viewing the available TV channels and selecting the connected equipment. Press the HOME button on your remote control to display the XMBTM. Category Bar Category Object Bar From the horizontal Media Category Bar you can [...]

1. Installing the TV This TV can be mounted on a wall using a Wall- Mount Bracket or placed on a TV stand (each sold separately). This section will explain: • How to carry the TV • Preparation for a Table-Top stand • Preparation for a Wall-Mount Bracket • Installation against a wall or enclosed area • Bundling the connecting cables • Se[...]

All models are ready to be mounted on a wall. Models KDL-52V4100 and KDL-52W4100 will require detaching the Table-Top stand. • For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that you use the Wall-Mount Bracket model designed for your TV and the wall-mounting of your TV should be performed by a Sony dealer or licensed contract[...]

Make sure that your TV has adequate air circulation. Allow enough space around the TV as shown below. Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below 41 °F (5 °C). Installed with stand ]' 11 7/8 inches t (30 cm) , I ] ! r_ ', 2 3/8 inches 4 inche (10 ore) ................................... ,' _ ',( "I@_o;hme_S _ (6cm) , ) L[...]

///_ Sony strongly recommends taking measures to prevent the TV from toppling over. Unsecured TVs may topple and result in property damage, serious bodily injury or even death. Prevent the TV from Toppling Over [] Secure tile TV to a wail and/or stand. [] [] [] [] [] Do not allow children to play or climb on furniture and TV sets. Avoid placing or [...]

2. Locating Inputs and Outputs Rear of TV r OUT aUDiO Side Panel KDL-32XBR6/KDL-37XBR6/ KDL-42V41 O0 © KDL-40V4150/KDL-4OV4100/ KDL-46V4100/KDL-52V4100/ KDL-4OW4100/KDL-46W4100/ KDL-52W4100/KDL-46W4150 L ,MUNUb • This TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of 1,920 dots x 1,080 lines. • An HDMI or Component video (YP_PR) connectio[...]

[] VIDEO IN 1 S VIDEO Connects to the S VIDEO output jack of video equipment. If both composite video and S VIDEO are connected, S VIDEO signal has priority. [] VIDEO IN 213 VIDEO/L(MONO)- AUDIO-R COMPONENT IN 112 (1080p/1080i/ 720p1480p1480i)l L-AUDIO-R [] PC IN (RGB/AUDIO) [] HDMI IN 1/2/3 Connects to the composite video and audio output jacks on[...]

3. Connecting the TV You can enjoy high-definition and standard- definition digital programming (if available in your area) along with standard-definition analog programming. • This TV is capable of receiving unscrambled digital programming for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC). • It is strongly recommended that you [...]

Shown with DVI Connection Rear of TV DVI-to-HDMI cable AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) HD cable box/ HD satellite box Audio cable CATi/Satellite antenna cable I_i__l • If the equipment has a DVI jack and not an HDMI jack, connect the DVI jack to the HDMI IN 4 (with DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter) jack and connect the audio jack to the AUDIO IN (L/R) [...]

Use the TV as a monitor for your PC by connecting a HD15 to HD15 cable as shown below. This TV can also be connected to a PC with a DVI or HDMI output. (Refer to the separate Quick Setup Guide.) Rear of TV _ HD15-HD15 cable (analog RGB) • Connect the PC IN jack to the PC using an HD15- HD15 cable with ferrite core (analog RGB) and audio cable (se[...]

Rear of TV VCR Game m system Personal com )uter I RGE Blu-ray Disc Player/ DVD "PS3" player 1_ Digital satellite receiver J CABLE/ANTENNA Digital Audio cable box system Di lital Analog Digital audio recorder audio equipment equipment (AN Receiver/Home Theater) Camcorder £b • Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting oth[...]

4. Setting Up the Channel List - Initial Setup The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn on the TV for the first time. • If the language that you have selected in the Language setting is available from the broadcaster as Alternate Audio language, your TV will automatically switch to the matching language with the Alternate Audio feature. The[...]

[] To Run Initial Setup Again or Auto Program at a Later Time Select the Initial Setup feature from the XMBr, M or perform the steps described in the Initial Setup section on page 42. To run Auto Program, see page 37. if} cn o. [] To Add Digital Channels Use the Add Digital Channels feature as described on page 37. (Useful for antenna installations[...]

Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching tll} and • on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment of the remote control. When Using the Remote Control Follow the guidelines below • Point your remote control directly at the IR sensor located on your TV. • Make sure that no[...]

Remote Control Button Description [] [] [] DISPLAY Press once to display the banner with channel/program information you are watching. The banner will time out in a few seconds or press again to exit. You can select the banner size based on the amount of information. See Info Banner on page 42. [] SLEEP Press repeatedly until the TV displays the ti[...]

[] RETURN [] HOME Press to go back to the previous screen or exit from the screen when displaying menu items and settings. Press to display the TV Home Menu/XMB,_, to access the TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings, TV channels and External Inputs list (see pages 5 and 29). [] [] DMe x Press to access features in the optional BRAVIA external [...]

[] OPTIONS [] Press to display a list of convenient functions and menu shortcuts. The OPTIONS menu items vary based on current input and content. Picture Adjustments See page 32 Sound Adjustments See page 34 P&P or PIP See page 28 Exit P&P or Exit PIP See page 28 Motion Enhancer See page 33 Speakers See page 34 Audio Swap See page 28 Screen[...]

[] WIDE Press repeatedly to cycle through the available Wide Mode settings: Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, H Stretch, Zoom. The Wide Mode settings can he also accessed in the Screen settings (see pages 35 and 36). Changing the Wide Screen Mode 4:3 Original source Standard-definition source # Wide Zoom Normal Full H Stretch This mode is not awfilable. Zoo[...]

Indicators [] Speaker Outputs the audio signal. [] Light Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness Sensor accordingly (see page 42 for details). Do not put anything near the sensor and the nearby general area (as shown above), as its function may be affected. [] PIC OFF/ Lights up in green when the Picture Off feature is activated. [...]

Favorites With Favorites, you can manage and customize your preferred TV channels, External Inputs and Background TV themes for easy access. Press FAVORITES. Saved channel Background TV Recently viewed Saved channel or external input channels and inputs or external input • The first time you enter Favorites, the recently viewed channels and input[...]

Background TV Background TV displays images of current video on your TV that are similar to a screen saver. Background TV is available from the CABLE/ ANTENNA and Composite inputs. 1 Tune to one of the inputs listed above. 2 Press OPTIONS. 3 Highlight Background TV and press @. 4 Highlight a theme and press @. The TV will display the current channe[...]

How to Use TV Guide On Screen Use the Guide to find the show that you want to watch. The Guide allows you to search for shows by program categories and by keyword. The Guide provides up to two days of TV programming information. The Guide is available with cable service (without a cable box) or over-the-air antenna. Be sure to complete the Initial [...]

_iNi_i_i_i!_ii!_i_i_i_i_I_i________ Search program Press i1"/,!,/_./* to highlight SEARCH on Service Bar. You can search for programs using the following options: KEYWORD, ALPHABETICAL, MOVIES, SPORTS, CHILDREN, EDUCATIONAL, NEWS, VARIETY, SERIES and HDTV. Press @ then press _.1, to highlight your search option. Press i1"/,!,to narrow you[...]

Using P&P and PIP Features This TV comes with the P&P and PIP features which allow you to view two pictures simultaneously. P&P (picture and picture) provides two windows side by side. PIP (picture in picture) provides PC input signal and TV channels. • The CABLE/ANTENNA input must be connected to use the P&P/PIP features. • P&a[...]

The HOME button allows you to access the TV Home Menu on the XMBrrM (XrossMediaBar) as well as a variety of TV features. Media Category Icons 2 "d Adjusting TV Settings Customize the TV settings with various options. settings Explanations of different Settings start on page 31. • The available options vary depending on the situations and con[...]

Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMBT= Press HOME to display the XMB,,-,,. Press 1,1,_to select a Media Category icon. .... ÷ a (3 Available TV TV Guide On Select inputs from settings and Screen and CTRL: HDMI (Control for HDMI) features are available Video 1-3 listed under channels are Component 1-2 the Settings listed under HDMI 1-4 icon, the [...]

TV Settings Descriptions Contact Sony Signal Diagnostics Software Update Sony contact information is available from this screen for your convenience. Your TV's specific information such as Model Name, Serial Number, Software Version and downloadable ratings if available from the TV are displayed here. Press Q to display the diagnostics informa[...]

Picture Adjustments Picture Mode Vivid For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. For VMeo Standard For standard picture settings. Recommended for home entertainment. Cinema For viewing film-based content. Most suitable for viewing in a theater-like environment. Custom Allows you to store your preferred settings. For Photo Photo-Vivid For enhanci[...]

Motion Enhancer Motion Enhancer is available oltly,f!)r KDL- W series. Advanced Available in the following Picture Modes: Standard, Cinema, Settings Custom, Photo-Standard, Photo-Original, and Photo-Custom. Reset Resets all the advanced settings to the default values. Black Corrector Enhances black areas of the picture fur stronger contrast. Advanc[...]

Available Sound settings depend on the Speakers setting. Sound Adjustments Sound Mode Reset Treble Bass Balance Surround Voice Zoom Sound Booster Dynamic Enhances treble and bass. Standard Standard sound optimized for home use. Clear Voice Suitable for spoken dialog. Resets the current settings to the default values. Increases or decreases higher-p[...]

Audio Out Fixed Select to fix the audio output and allow you to adjust the volume with Easy corztrol of volume your audio system's remote control. (The TV's remote control's VOL adjustmelzt and MUTING buttons have no effect on the Audio Out.) Variable Select to control the volume of your TV's speakers or audio system with your T[...]

Display Area Full Pixel Displays the picture for 1080i, 1080p or 1080124p sources in its original size. Normal Displays the picture in its original size. -1/-2 Enlarges the picture to hide the edges of the picture. • For 720p, 1080i, 1080p and 1080/24p, feature is only available when Wide Mode is set to Full. Screen Position Adjust the Vertical p[...]

Signal Type Auto Program Add Digital Channels Show/Hide Channels Edit Channel Labels Cable For receiving cable channels via cable TV provider. Antenna For receiving signal via over-the-air antenna. • You should run Auto Program after changing the Signal Type setting. Automatically sets the channel list in the TV for all receivable channels. Chann[...]

CC Display This option allows you to view Closed Captions (CC). On Enables CC Display, Off Disables CC Display, On with Muting Automatically displays closed captions when the TV is muted. Analog CC For the basic analog (EIA-608) closed caption options. CCl, CC2, Displays a printed version of the dialogue or sound effects of a CC3, CC4 program. (Sho[...]

Rating Off Child Youth Young Adult Custom Turns off Parental Lock. No programs are blocked from viewing based on their ratings. Ratings permitted are: United States TV Rating: TV-Y, TV-G MPAA: G Canada English TV Rating: C, G French TV Rating: G Maximum ratings permitted are: United States TV Rating: TV-PG MPAA: PG Canada English TV Rating: PG Fren[...]

Custom Rating System Chart For Country selection of U.S.A.: Movie Rating G All children and general audience P(3 Parental guidance suggested PG-13 Parental guidance for children under 13 R Restricted viewing, parental guidance is suggested for ages under 17 N C-17 and X No one 17 or under allowed TV Rating Age-Based Ratings Block programs I) 3, the[...]

Manage Inputs Follow the steps below to customize your input menu for easy recognition when the INPUT button is pressed or when selecting an input from the XMB,_f. 1 Press 4"1,!, to highlight your input selection. 2 Press C) to set Enable setting to either Always or Auto. Always option will display this input in the input menu at all times. Wi[...]

Language Info Banner Home Menu Scrolling Power Saving Select the language of your choice from English, Espafiol and Frangais to be used for displaying all the on-screen settings. Displays the program name and the program information such as program title and program rating (if available from the broadcaster). Select the amount of program informatio[...]

Troubleshooting If you have questions, service needs, or require technical assistance related to the use of your Sony TV, please visit our website or call one of the following numbers: http ://www.sony.com/tvsupport 1-800-222-SONY(7669) for US Support 1-877-899-SONY(7669) for Canadian Support No picture No picture • Check the Power Saving setting[...]

No color/Dark picture/Color • Press PICTURE to select the desired Picture Mode (see page 21). is not correct / The picture is • Adjust the Picture Mode options in the Picture settings (see page 32). too bright • If you set the Power Saving mode to Low or High, it will enhance the black level (see page 42). Noisy picture • Make sure that the[...]

"Black box" on screen • You have selected a text option and no text is available (see page 38). To turn off this feature, set the CC Display option to Oil. If you were trying to select closed captioning, select CC1 instead of Text1-4. Black bands appear at the • Some wide screen programs are filmed in aspect ratios that are greater th[...]

Specifications System Television system NTSC: American TV standaM ATSC (8VSB lerrestrial): ATSC compliant 8VSB QAM on cable: ANS1/SCTE 07 2000 (Does nol include CableCARD t'unclionalily) Channel coverage Analog lerreslrial: 2 - 69 / Digital terrestrial: 2 - 69 Analog Cable: 1 - 135 / Digital Cable: 1 - 135 Panel system LCD (Liquid Crystal Disp[...]

Index 0-9 buttons 20 4:3 Default 35 A ACIN 11 Add Digital Channels 37 Advanced Settings 33 Analog CC 30 Audio Out 35 AUDIO OUT jack 11 Auto Adjust 36 Auto Program 37 Auto Wide 35 B Background TV 25 Backlight 32 Balance 34 Bass 34 Bilingual audio 34 BRAVIA Sync buttons 1 9 Brightness 32 C CABLE/ANTENNA input 11 CC button 19 CC Display 38 CH +M butto[...]

Please contact Sony directly if you: • Have questions on the use of your television after reading your Operating Instruction manual and Quick Setup Guide • Experience difficulty operating your television Contact Sony Customer Support at: http:llwww.sony.comltvsupport or to speak with a support representative: United States 1-800-222-SONY (7669)[...]