Sony Kdl 52xbr7 Operating Instructions

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Using TV Settings
Picture Settings
Picture Adjustments Picture Mode
For VideoVividFor enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.
StandardFor standard picture settings. Recommended for 
home entertainment.
CinemaFor viewing film-based content. Most suitable for 
viewing in a theater-like environment.
CustomAllows you to store your preferred settings.
For PhotoPhoto-VividFor enhancing contrast and sharpness.
Photo-StandardFor standard viewing; select for home use.
Photo-OriginalImages resemble the printed...

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Advanced 
SettingsAvailable in the following Picture Modes: Standard, Cinema, 
Custom, Photo-Standard, Photo-Original, and Photo-
Custom.
ResetResets all the advanced settings to the default 
values.
Black CorrectorEnhances black areas of the picture for stronger 
contrast.
Advanced C.E. 
(Advanced 
Contrast Enhancer)
Automatically optimizes the backlight and 
contrast. This setting is especially effective for 
dark picture scenes.
GammaAdjusts the balance between light and dark areas 
of the...

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Using TV Settings
Available Sound settings depend on the Speakers setting.
Game ModeSelect On to optimize the enjoyment of fast paced video games where response time is 
important. Select Off to disable this feature.
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 The Game Mode can be set separately for each external input (except PC IN).
Video/Photo 
OptimizerSets the picture settings to optimize the image quality of video (moving pictures) or photo 
(still image) content. Feature is only available for 1080i/p (excluding 1080/24p) content...

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MTS 
Enjoy stereo, bilingual 
and mono programsStereoFor stereo reception when viewing a TV program broadcasted in 
stereo. 
Auto SAPAutomatically switches the TV to second audio programs when a SAP 
signal is received. If no SAP signal is present, the TV remains in 
Stereo mode.
Mono
For mono reception. Use to reduce noise during weak stereo broadcasts.
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MTS is available only for analog programs.
MTS can also be accessed by pressing OPTIONS on the remote control.
Speakers TV SpeakersSelect to use...

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Using TV Settings
4:3 Default
Select the default screen 
mode to use for 4:3 
sourcesWide ZoomEnlarges the 4:3 picture to fill the 16:9 screen, displaying as much of 
the original image as possible.
NormalDisplays the 4:3 picture in its original aspect ratio.
FullSelect to enlarge the 4:3 picture horizontally only, to fill the screen.
ZoomSelect to enlarge the picture horizontally and vertically to fill the 
screen while maintaining the aspect ratio.
OffSelect to continue using the current Wide Mode...

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Channel Settings
Signal Type CableFor receiving cable channels via cable TV provider.
AntennaFor receiving signal via over-the-air antenna.
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 You should run Auto Program after changing the Signal Type setting.
Auto ProgramAutomatically sets the channel list in the TV for all receivable channels. Channel scanning 
will be based on the Signal Type (Cable/Antenna) setting.
1Select Auto Program.
2Select OK to start Auto Program. When Auto Program is completed, the screen 
will display the number of...

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Using TV Settings
The Parental Lock feature allows you to block programs according to their content and rating levels and 
block channels (regardless of the programs). Password is necessary in setting up blocking.
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 The Parental Lock feature is also available with Video and Component (480i) inputs.
To View Blocked Programs
Press ENT when tuned to a blocked program, then enter the password. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn 
off and on the TV.
Closed Captions (CC) Settings
CC DisplayThis...

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Rating OffTurns off Parental Lock. No programs are blocked from viewing 
based on their ratings.
ChildRatings permitted are:
United States
TV Rating: TV-Y, TV-G MPAA: G
Canada
English TV Rating: C, G French TV Rating: G
Yo u t hMaximum ratings permitted are:
United States
TV Rating: TV-PG MPAA: PG
Canada
English TV Rating: PG French TV Rating: 8 ans+
Young AdultMaximum ratings permitted are:
United States
TV Rating: TV-14 MPAA: PG-13
Canada
English TV Rating: 14+ French TV Rating: 13 ans+
CustomSets...

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Using TV Settings
Custom Rating System Chart
For Country selection of U.S.A.:
For Country selection of Canada:
Movie Rating GAll children and general audience
PGParental guidance suggested
PG-13Parental guidance for children under 13
RRestricted viewing, parental guidance is suggested for ages under 17
NC-17 and XNo one 17 or under allowed
TV Rating
Block programs by their 
rating, content or bothAge-Based Ratings
TV-YAll children
TV-Y7Directed to children age 7 and older
TV-GGeneral audience...

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HDMI inputs of this TV will recognize and communicate with other Sony equipment equipped with 
Control for HDMI function.
External Inputs Settings
Manage InputsFollow 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
™.
1Press V/v to highlight your input selection.
2Press   to set Enable setting to either Always or Auto. The Always option will 
display this input in the input menu at all times. With the Auto...