Sony Kdl 52xbr7 Operating Instructions

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Getting Started
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
ItemDescription
1VIDEO IN 1 
S VIDEO
VIDEO IN 2/3 
VIDEO/L(MONO)-
AUDIO-RConnects to the S VIDEO output jack of video equipment. If both composite video and 
S VIDEO are connected, S VIDEO signal has priority.
Connects to the composite video and audio output jacks on your A/V equipment.
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 If you have mono equipment, connect its audio output jack to the TV’s L (MONO) 
audio input jack.
2COMPONENT IN 
1/2 (1080p/1080i/
720p/480p/480i)/
L-AUDIO-R Connects to your equipment’s component video (YP
BPR) and audio (L/R) jacks.
3PC IN 
(RGB/AUDIO)Connects to a personal computer’s video and audio output connector (see page 14). Can 
also be connected to other analog RGB equipment. See “PC Input Signal Reference 
Chart” on page 14 for the signals that can be displayed.
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 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 Phase and Pitch of Screen 
settings on page 45.
4HDMI IN 1/2/3
HDMI IN 4
R-AUDIO-LHDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital 
audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped A/V equipment. HDMI 
supports 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 4 (with DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter) jack, and connect the audio jack to the 
AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of HDMI IN 4.
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 Be sure to use only an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo.
 When connecting a DVI-equipped PC to an HDMI jack, also connect an Audio cable 
between the PC and R-AUDIO-L jack.
5LAN (10/100)Connects to a Local Area Network using an Ethernet cable. You can use this connection 
to connect to a network, receive software updates and enjoy photos from the Internet (see 
page 30).
6DMe
x/
SERVICEThis USB port is for service only unless you are connecting the optional BRAVIA 
external module (DMex).
7DIGITAL AUDIO 
OUT (OPTICAL) Connects to the optical audio input of your digital audio equipment that is PCM/Dolby* 
Digital compatible.
8AUDIO OUT  
(VAR/FIX)Connects to the left and right audio input jacks of your analog audio equipment. You can 
use these outputs to listen to your TV’s audio through your stereo system.
9DMPORTConnects to devices via a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT interface (not supplied) and displays 
photos or plays videos and music directly onto the TV from some DIGITAL MEDIA 
PORT equipment. Some devices can be controlled with the TV’s remote control (see 
page 25).
0CABLE/
ANTENNARF input that connects to your cable or VHF/UHF antenna.
qaUSBConnects to USB equipment to access photo files and music files (see page 29).
qsAC IN Connects to your power source. Connect the supplied power cord to AC IN and the 
nearest wall outlet.
 
						

							12 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.
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 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 connect the 
CABLE/ANTENNA input using a 75-ohm coaxial 
cable to receive optimum picture quality. A 300-ohm 
twin lead cable can be easily affected by radio 
frequency interference, resulting in signal degradation.
Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only)
Use an optional A-B RF switch (not supplied) to 
switch between the cable and over-the-air antenna 
programming, as indicated below.
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 Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to Cable or 
Antenna in the Channel settings for the type of 
input signal you choose (see page 46).
You can enjoy high-definition programming by 
subscribing to a high-definition cable service or a 
high-definition satellite service. For the best 
possible picture, make sure you connect this 
equipment to your TV via the HDMI or 
component video (with audio) input on the back of 
your TV.Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna 
System
Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna 
System
75-ohm coaxial 
cableRear of TV
CABLE/ANTENNA
B A
Cable
AntennaA-B RF switch
Rear of TV
CABLE/ANTENNA
HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box
4
131
3 2INVIDEO IN
VIDEO
L(MONO)AUDIOR
S VIDEO
COMPONENT IN
L
R
RGB
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUT
(OPTICAL)
PC  IN
AUDIO OUT
(VAR/FIX)(1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i)
1
AUDIOL
R AU D I O AU D I OAU D I O RL
PB
PR
Y
HD cable box/
HD satellite box Rear of TV
HDMI cable
Shown with HDMI Connection
CATV/Satellite 
antenna cable
 
						

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Getting Started
Shown with DVI Connection
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 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) jacks of HDMI IN 4. For details, see 
page 11.
4
131
3 2INVIDEO IN
VIDEO
L(MONO)AUDIOR
S VIDEO
COMPONENT IN
L
R
RGB
PC  IN
AUDIO OUT
(VAR/FIX)(1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i)
1
AUDIOL
R AU D I O AU D I OAU D I O RL
PB
PR
Y
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUT
(OPTICAL)
AUDIO-L (white)AUDIO-R (red)
Audio cable DVI-to-HDMI 
cable
HD cable box/
HD satellite boxCATV/Satellite 
antenna cable
Rear of TV
4
131
3 2INVIDEO IN
VIDEO
L(MONO)AUDIOR
S VIDEO
COMPONENT IN
L
R
RGB
PC  IN
AUDIO OUT
(VAR/FIX)(1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i)
1
AUDIOL
R AU D I O AU D I OAU D I O RL
PB
PR
Y
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUT
(OPTICAL)
Component video cable Rear of TVCATV/Satellite 
antenna cable
PB (blue) AUDIO-L (white)AUDIO-R (red)HD cable box/
HD satellite box
Y (green)P
R (red)
Audio cable
Shown with Component Connection
(Continued)
 
						

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Use the TV as a monitor for your PC by connecting a HD15-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.)
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 Connect the PC IN jack to the PC using an HD15-
HD15 cable with ferrite core (analog RGB) and audio 
cable (see page 11).  If the PC is connected to the TV and no signal has been 
input from the PC for more than 30 seconds, the TV 
enters the standby mode automatically (see page 52).
PC Input Signal Reference Chart
After connecting the PC to the TV, set the output signal from the PC according to the supported resolutions 
and timings indicated below.
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 This TV’s PC input does not support Sync on Green or 
Composite Sync.
 This TV’s PC VGA input does not support interlaced 
signals.
 Your PC must support one of the above PC input 
signals to display on the television.
 For the best picture quality, it is recommended to use 
the signals (boldfaced) in the above chart with a 60 Hz 
vertical frequency. In plug and play, signals with a 60 
Hz vertical frequency will be detected automatically. 
(PC reboot may be necessary.)
* The 1080p timing when applied to the HDMI input will 
be treated as a video timing and not PC timing. This 
affects 
Picture settings, Wide Mode settings, and PIP 
function. To view PC content set 
Picture Mode to 
Custom, Wide Mode to Full, and Display Area to Full Pixel.
PC
4
131
3 2INVIDEO IN
VIDEO
L(MONO)AUDIOR
S VIDEO
COMPONENT IN
L
R
PC  IN
AUDIO OUT
(VAR/FIX)(1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i)
1
AU D I OL
R AU D I O AU D I O RLAUDIORGB
PB
PR
Y
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUT
(OPTICAL)
HD15-HD15 
cable (analog 
RGB)Audio cable (stereo mini plugs)Rear of TV
Supported resolutionsHorizontal 
frequency (kHz)Vertical 
frequency (Hz)StandardSignalHorizontal 
(Pixel) ×Vertical 
(Line)
VGA640×48031.560VGA
640×48037.575VESA
720×40031.570VGA-T
SVGA
800×60037.960VESA Guidelines
800×60046.975VESA
XGA
1,024×76848.460VESA Guidelines
1,024×76856.570VESA
1,024×76860.075VESA
WXGA
1,280×76847.460VESA
1,280×76847.860VESA
1,280×76860.375
1,360×76847.760VESA
SXGA
1,280×1,02464.060VESA
HDTV
1,920×1,08067.560CEA-861*
 
						

							15
Getting Started
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 Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting other equipment to your TV.
Other Equipment
VIDEO 
L  
(MONO) 
AU D I  O 
R  VIDEO IN 
IN 
2 
2 
4 
1 3 1 
3  2 IN VIDEO IN 
VIDEO 
L (MONO) A UDIO R 
S  VIDEO 
COMPONENT IN 
L 
R 
RGB 
PC  IN 
AU DIO  OUT 
(V AR/FIX) (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) 
1 
AU DI O L
R AU DI O  AU DI O AU DI O  R L 
CABLE/ANTENNA DMPOR T 
DMe  /xSERVICE LAN 
(10/100) 
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUT
(OPTICAL)
PB
PR
Y
DVD 
player Personal 
computerDigital 
satellite 
receiver
CABLE/
ANTENNADigital audio 
equipment
(A/V Receiver/
Home Theater) Analog audio 
equipment
(A/V Receiver/
Home Theater)Digital 
recorder VCRCamcorder
Blu-ray
Disc player/
“PS3”
Game 
systemDigital 
cable 
box
Rear of TVAudio 
system
DIGITAL MEDIA 
PORT adapter 
for portable 
playerLAN connection
USB 
drive
 
						

							16 4. Setting Up the Channel List 
– Initial Setup
The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn 
on the TV for the first time.
1Complete your cable connections (refer to the 
preceding pages and the Quick Setup Guide 
provided separately) before proceeding with 
the Initial Setup.
2Use the remote control to navigate through the 
Initial Setup:
3Follow the help text provided on the screen to 
run Auto Program. Auto Program will 
scan for available channels from the signal 
source directly connected to the TV’s 
CABLE/ANTENNA input.
If you receive channels from a cable box or 
satellite receiver without using the CABLE/
ANTENNA input (e.g. using HDMI or 
component input), skip Auto Program.
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 If you select Skip, you will be asked to disable 
Channel Tuning Keys to avoid accidental input 
change while using an external input; see page 50 for 
details. If the language that you have selected in the 
Language setting is available from the broadcaster as 
an Alternate Audio language, your TV will 
automatically switch to the matching language with 
the Alternate Audio feature. The Alternate Audio 
option may be accessed by pressing OPTIONS on the 
remote control when an alternate audio stream is 
available from the broadcaster. Alternate Audio is 
only available for digital programs (see page 44).
4Set the date and time.
Begin your TV Guide On Screen
 Setup
This feature available in U.S. and Canada.
When the Initial Setup is completed, the TV will 
display this screen and prompt you to set up the 
electronic program guide. Follow the on screen 
instructions using your remote control.
Next, you will see a confirmation screen with 
instructions on how to acquire the TV Guide On 
Screen service. 
 The service is free of charge.
 Your TV acquires program listing information 
while your TV is turned off. 
 Allow 24 hours (some areas may take longer) 
for the TV to fully receive the program listing 
information. 
 Once the program information is obtained by 
the TV, you will be able to view a guide of up 
to two days of TV programming. See page 34 
on how to use the TV Guide On Screen.
sTo Display TV Guide On Screen
Press GUIDE. V/v button:
 
Allows you to highlight options 
where applicable.
 button: 
Allows you to select the 
highlighted option and advance 
to the next screen.
B button: 
Allows you to move back to the 
previous screen.
b button: 
Allows you to move to the next 
screen.
Step 1 of 6 Initial Setup
Please select a language. Language settings will apply to
 on screen display as well as default audio for digital 
channels.  Highlight a choice and press      to continue.
English
Español
Français
CEC CC FREEZE
Step 6 of 6 Initial Setup
Initial Setup is complete.
This TV features an electronic program guide.
Select         to begin the TV Guide setup.  
 
						

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Getting Started
sTo Run Initial Setup Again or Auto 
Program at a Later Time
Select the Initial Setup feature from the XMB
™ 
or perform the steps described in the Initial 
Setup section on page 52. To run Auto 
Program, see page 46.
sTo Add Digital Channels
Use the Add Digital Channels feature as 
described on page 46. (Useful for antenna 
installations.)
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 If you accidentally turn off the TV during the Initial 
Setup process, the Initial Setup will restart from the 
beginning when the TV is turned back on. 
Auto Program may be canceled while the channels 
are being scanned. Press RETURN first, then press 
either B/b on the remote control. Select Ye s to cancel 
or No to resume Auto Program.
HDMI Settings
General Setup
Initial Setup
Settings
TV
 
						

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Operating the TV
Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control
Insert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching 
e and E on the batteries to the diagram inside the 
battery compartment of the remote control.
When Using the Remote Control
TV Controls
Push to 
open
Follow the guidelines below
 Point your remote control directly at the IR sensor 
located on your TV.
 Make sure that no objects are blocking the path between 
the remote control and the IR sensor on your TV.
 Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your remote 
control; try turning off the fluorescent lamps.
 If you are having problems with the remote control, 
reinsert or replace your batteries and make sure that they 
are correctly inserted.
The buttons located on the side of the TV operate the same as 
the corresponding buttons on the remote control. 
 
						

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Operating the TV
Remote Control Button Description
ButtonDescription
1DISPLAYPress once to display the banner with channel/program 
information you are watching. The banner will time out in 
about 10 seconds or press again to exit. You can select the 
banner size based on the amount of information. See Info 
Banner on page 51.
2LIGHTPress to light up the remote control buttons. The 
FUNCTION button indicator light will light up in red for 
the device mode the remote control is operating and other 
buttons will light up in blue (see page 25).
3FUNCTION 
ButtonsThe FUNCTION button indicator lights up momentarily 
when pressed to show which external equipment the remote 
control is operating. These buttons can be programmed to 
operate external equipment. You must first press one of 
these FUNCTION buttons to operate the corresponding
equipment. See page 25 for “Programming the Remote Control”.
4Equipment 
Control/
BRAVIA 
SyncThe buttons listed below can operate video equipment 
programmed to the 
DVD, AMP, or STB FUNCTION 
buttons of the remote control. When the TV FUNCTION 
button is selected, the buttons can also be used to control the 
connected equipment with the 
Control for HDMI function 
(not available on all Control for HDMI equipment).
. 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.
ADVANCE: Press to advance forward a set period of 
time when playing back a recorded program.
> NEXT: Press to advance forward to the next chapter 
mark (if any) or to live TV when playing back a recorded 
program.
m (fast reverse): Press to play a program in fast rewind 
mode.
N PLAY: Press to play a program at a normal speed.
M (fast forward): Press to play a program in fast 
forward mode.
X PAU S E : Press to pause playback.
x STOP: Press to stop playback.
SYNC MENU: Press once to display the Sync’d HDMI 
Devices (while a Control for HDMI device is not 
selected). Select the HDMI device and then press SYNC 
MENU to display the menu of connected equipment (not 
available on all Control for HDMI equipment).
THEATER: Press to turn on and off the Theater Mode. 
The picture settings will be set for a cinema-like experience 
and the audio will be switched to the audio output of the 
attached speakers of your BRAVIA Sync audio system. 
Your BRAVIA Sync audio system must be connected by an 
HDMI connection to your TV (see page 36 for details).
5SOUND
Press to cycle through different sound settings: Dynamic, Standard, Clear Voice. The sound modes can also be 
accessed in the 
Sound settings. For details, see Sound 
settings on page 43.
6DMexPress to access features in the optional BRAVIA external 
module (e.g. DMX-NV1). See your dealer or 
www.sony.com/bravia for more information. The module 
may not be available in all regions.
DISPLAY 
VOL CH 
MUTING 
REC REC PAUSE REC STOP 
F2  F1 MENU  TOP MENU BD/DVD 
JUMP 
DVD AMP STB TV 
PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT 
THEATER SOUND PICTURE  WIDE 
CC FREEZE 
LIGHT POWER TV POWER 
SYNC MENU  PAUSE  PLAY 
FUNCTION 
STOP 
1
2
3
4
5
6
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 The 5, PLAY and CH+ buttons 
have a tactile dot. Use them as a 
reference when operating the TV.
(Continued)
 
						

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7FAVO R I T E SPress once to display the Favorites menu. Press again to 
exit from the Favorites menu. See page 28 for detailed 
information.
8GUIDEPress to open the TV Guide On Screen system. Press again 
to exit the Guide. For instructions on using a specific menu, 
see “How to Use TV Guide On Screen” on page 34.
9RETURNPress to go back to the previous screen or exit from the 
screen when displaying menu items and settings.
0HOMEPress to display the TV Home Menu/XMB
™ to access the 
TV Home Menu items such as the TV Settings, Photo, 
Music, TV channels and External Inputs list (see pages 
5 and 38).
qa0-9 ENTPress 0-9 to select a channel; the channel changes after two 
seconds. Press ENT to change channels immediately.
qsUse with 0-9 and ENT to select digital channels. 
For example, to enter 2.1, press  ,  ,   and ENT.
qdMUTINGPress to mute the sound. Press again or press VOL + to 
restore the sound.
qfVOL +/–Press to adjust the volume.
qgDVR/VCR 
Record 
Buttonsz REC: Press to record. Pressing this button alone starts 
the recording process.
X REC PAUSE: Press to pause recording.
x REC STOP: Press to stop recording.
qhBD/DVD 
TOP MENUPress to display the top menu of the BD/DVD disc.
qjBD/DVD 
MENUPress to display the BD/DVD disc menu.
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 For more information, refer to the operating manual of the 
connected equipment.
qk
Red, Green, 
Blue, YellowTo use with Sony Blu-ray player (BD) see chart on page 26.
ButtonDescription
Product Support
Clock/Timers
Sound
Screen
Channel
TV
Sound Settings
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DISPLAY 
VOL CH 
MUTING 
REC REC PAUSE REC STOP 
F2  F1 MENU  TOP MENU BD/DVD 
JUMP 
DVD AMP STB TV 
PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT 
THEATER SOUND PICTURE  WIDE 
CC FREEZE 
LIGHT POWER TV POWER 
SYNC MENU  PAUSE  PLAY 
FUNCTION 
STOP 
7
8
9
0
qa
qs
qd
qf
qg
qh
qj
qk