Sony Kdl 52xbr7 Operating Instructions

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Using TV Settings
Network Settings
Network SetupSelect to configure your TV’s accessibility to your network via an Ethernet cable and 
configure Network Setup or review your TV’s current network settings. Select your 
preferred configuration type. 
EasyThe TV will automatically configure your network settings. Most networks 
can be configured with this option.
CustomThis option allows you to manually enter the IP address and proxy settings 
(FOR ADVANCED USERS ONLY).
AutoSelect to populate the IP...

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If you missed the Initial Setup when you first connected the TV or if you want to scan all receivable 
channels, select Initial Setup. Follow the instructions on the screen. Some settings such as Picture 
Adjustments, Sound Adjustments, and Parental Lock will not be affected by this Initial Setup. If 
you wish to return your TV to factory settings, please see the Troubleshooting section on page 56.
Home Menu ScrollingAdjust the navigation speed through menu items.
Standard Select to scroll quickly...

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Other Information
Other Information
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 for US Support
http://www.sony.ca/support
 for Canadian Support
1-800-222-SONY(7669) for US Support
1-877-899-SONY(7669) for Canadian Support
ConditionExplanation/Solution
No picture
No picture  Check the Power Saving settings (see page 52).
Cannot...

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No color / Dark picture / Color 
is not correct / The picture is 
too brightPICTURE to select the desired Picture Mode (see page 22).
 Adjust the Picture Mode options in the Picture settings (see page 41). 
 If you set the Powe r Sav ing mode to Low or High, it will enhance the black 
level (see page 52).
Noisy picture  Make sure that the antenna is connected using a 75-ohm coaxial cable.
 Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cords.
 To avoid TV interference, make sure to use an undamaged...

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Other Information
PC Input
No picture / No signal  Confirm the PC is correctly connected to the TV with either the PC IN (with an 
HD15 cable) or with the HDMI IN.
 Ensure the output signal from the PC is one of the formats listed on page 14. 
 Turn the PC off. Confirm the PC connection and restart the PC. Plug-and-play 
will auto-detect the TV and correctly set up PC timing.
PC Power Management is activated (see page 52).
 Verify the PC is not in standby or hibernation mode.
Poor Picture  Adjust the...

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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 (see page 46).
Some photo files or music 
files are not displayed from 
my USB equipment or DLNA 
Certified media server The accessible file or folder limit in a directory is 1,000 for USB and 30,000 for 
a DLNA Certified media...

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Other Information
Specifications
* While the TV is collecting TV Guide data and/or during software update the power consumption is less than 30 W.
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 Optional accessories availability depends on its stock.
 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
ModelKDL-52XBR7System
Television systemNTSC: American TV standard 
ATSC (8VSB terrestrial): ATSC compliant 8VSB
QAM on cable: ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 (Does not include CableCARD functionality)
Channel coverageAnalog terrestrial: 2 - 69 /...

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0-9 buttons 20
4:3 Default 45
AAC IN 11
Add Digital Channels 46
Add for Slideshow 33
Add to Favorites 31, 33
Advanced Settings 42
Analog CC 47
Audio Out 44
AUDIO OUT jack 11
Auto Adjust 45
Auto Program 46
Auto Wide 44
B
Background TV 29
Backlight 41
Balance 43
Bass 43
BD/DVD MENU button 20
BD/DVD TOP MENU button 20
Bilingual audio 44
Brightness 41
C
CABLE/ANTENNA input 11
CC button 22
CC Display 47
CH +/– button 23
Channel Block 48
Channel Tuning Keys 50
CineMotion 42
Color 41
Color Temperature...

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Steady Sound 43
Surround 43
T
Thumbnail View 31, 33
Timer 40
Treble 43
Troubleshooting 53–56
TV Auto Power On 50
TV Guide On Screen 34
TV POWER button 21
TV Rating 49
U
U.S.A. Rating 49
Unrated 48
USB Auto Start 51
VV Center 45
Vertical Size 45
VIDEO IN jack 11
Video/Photo Optimizer 43
View 31
Voice Zoom 43
VOL +/– button 20
Volume Offset 43
WWIDE button 21
Wide Mode 44, 45
Woofer Level 44
 

For Your Convenience
Please contact Sony Customer Support directly if you:z  
Have questions on the use of your television after reading your Operating Instructions manual 
and Quick Setup Guide
z   Experience difficulty operating your television
For United States
http://www.sony.com/tvsupport
or to speak with a support representative: 1-800-222-SONY (7669)
For Canada
http://www.sony.ca/support
or to speak with a support representative: 1-877-899-SONY (7669)
Sony will work to resolve your questions more...