Sony Kdl 52xbr7 Operating Instructions

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Exploring Fun Features
Pressing OPTIONS while displaying the List View will display the following Options menu.
Photo Options
Playback MethodSets the Slideshow play mode and photo display order.
Repeat Select On to continuously play the slideshow.
ShuffleSelect On to shuffle the photo order during the slideshow.
Photo SettingsSets the Slideshow settings.
Slideshow 
SpeedSelect from Fast, Medium, or Slow to set the photo display 
duration.
Slideshow 
MusicSelect music to play during the slideshow. Tracks must be added in 
Music to be available for selection (see page 32).
Slideshow 
EffectSelect from Simple, Butterfly, Maze, Sepia, Monochrome, 
Slide, or Fade to set the slideshow transition or image effect (shown 
below is Butterfly effect).
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Maze and Butterfly slideshow effects can only display JPEG files.
Display 
PreferenceSelect to optimize picture display quality or display speed.
Display SizeSelect to view photos in Standard or Expanded size.
File OrderSets the order in which files will be listed. Select from Original, Alphabetical, 
Alphabetical Reverse, Date Order, or Date Order Reverse.
Thumbnail ViewSelect to fill the display screen with thumbnails.
ViewSelect to view the photo file highlighted.
Start SlideshowSelect to start the slideshow.
File ActionsSelect to modify file settings for photos from a USB connected equipment.
Rotate and SaveSelect to rotate a photo Right 90°, Left 90°, or 180° and save.
ProtectionSelect to protect a photo from deletion.
DeleteSelect to delete a photo.
Print QuantitySelect to set Print Quantity and save to USB connected equipment.
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 Not available with photos accessed from a DLNA Certified media server.
InformationSelect to view photo folder, equipment, or server information.
Add to FavoritesSelect to add a photo, folder, or equipment to Favorites.
Remove from FavoritesSelect to remove from Favorites.
List View Options menu
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Pressing OPTIONS while displaying a photo will display the following Photo Options menu.
Music
Listen to music MP3 files directly from a Sony connected USB equipment (not supplied) or add music to a 
slideshow.
Under the Music icon, select the USB or Samples icon to locate your MP3 files.
1Press HOME.
2Highlight and select the Music category.
3Press V/v to highlight and select the music file location. A sample USB icon is selected below.
4Music files and folders will be displayed in a List View. Highlight and select any available file or 
folder.
Photo Options menu
Picture AdjustmentsSelect to make adjustments to photos (see page 41 Picture Adjustments).
Sound AdjustmentsSelect to make sound adjustments (see page 43 Sound Adjustments).
SpeakersSelect to set sound to TV Speakers or Audio System.
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 For Display Size, Playback Method, Photo Settings, Start Slideshow, Rotate and Save, Delete, 
Information, Add to Favorites, and Remove from Favorites see page 31.
 Photos cannot be stored in the TV.
Accessing Music
USB  Music USB
Samples
 
						

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Use the remote control buttons described below to navigate through music tracks.
Pressing OPTIONS while displaying the List View will display the following Music Options menu.
Navigating through Music
ButtonTo do...ButtonTo  d o …
OPTIONSTo access Music Options menuPA U S ETo pause or resume play of a music 
track.
To play or pause a music, to select a 
folder or trackSTOPTo stop playing a music track and 
return to List View/Thumbnail 
View.
.To play the previous music trackV/vTo navigate the List View or to play 
the previous/next music track
>To play the next music trackB/bPress and hold to display control 
panel. Release to continue play. 
PLAYTo play a trackRETURNTo navigate the List View/
Thumbnail View.
Music Options
Music Options menu
Omit from SlideshowSelect to remove selected track from the slideshow music.
Playback MethodSets the play order and visual effect settings while playing music files.
RepeatSelect On to continuously play tracks.
ShuffleSelect On to shuffle the track play order.
Track SelectionSelect Single Track or All Tracks to play during a slideshow.
Visualizer 
EffectSelect Album Art, Bloom, or Burst visual effects during a track 
play (shown below is Burst effect).
File OrderSets the order in which files will be listed on the List View. Select from Original, 
Alphabetical, Alphabetical Reverse, Date Order, or Date Order Reverse.
Thumbnail ViewSelect to fill display screen with thumbnails.
Add for SlideshowSelect to make a music file accessible to play during slideshow. After adding a music file, 
see Slideshow Music under the Photo Options on page 31.
InformationSelect to view track, folder, or equipment information.
Add to FavoritesSelect to add a track, folder, or equipment to Favorites.
Remove from FavoritesSelect to remove a track, folder, or equipment from Favorites.
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 Music tracks cannot be stored in the TV.
 
						

							34 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 Setup on page 16 to use this service. 
TV Guide On Screen System Components
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 Image shown above includes digital channels, which may not be available in some areas.  
If available, it may be necessary to manually change the channel display (see next page).
Use your TV’s remote control to navigate the Guide system.
TV Guide 
LogoVideo 
WindowClockService Bar
Time Slot Info Icon
Info Box
Channel Logo/Number Panel Menu/Panel AdCurrent 
Service Label
Title HDTV Show Icon
To Do This …Do This…
Vi ew  T V  G u i d e P r e s s  GUIDE to display the TV Guide. Press GUIDE again to exit or press HOME to exit 
to XMB
™. The TV Guide will time out in approximately 5 minutes when no action is 
taken.
Find a program to 
watchUse V/v/B/b to highlight a program. The CH+/– buttons can be used to page up/down 
through the listings. The program information will appear in the Info Box. Press   to tune 
to the highlighted program.
Return to Service Bar Press RETURN while in the TV Guide, or press OPTIONS to display the Panel Menu 
then highlight the go to Service Bar and press . You can also press V repeatedly to 
access the Service Bar. 
Use shortcuts  Shortcuts allow viewing of listings for a different time slot or jumping to a channel of your 
choice. Enter a number using 0-9 buttons while LISTINGS on the Service Bar is 
highlighted. The Panel Menu will appear as soon as you enter a number. Complete entering 
the number in the Shortcuts. The entered number will determine the channel or listing 
hours ahead or back to view the program. Press V/v to make your selection.
 
						

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Search program Press V/v/B/b 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 B/b to highlight your search option. Press V/v to narrow your search. Press   when 
you find the program. If the program is airing now, press   to watch.
Keyword search Keyword search can be done by type, category or subcategory of a program. Highlight 
SEARCH on the Service Bar, press   then press B/b to highlight KEYWORD. Press   
again or press OPTIONS to display Keyword Options in the Panel Menu. Select new 
search to narrow your search by type, category or subcategory by pressing V/v/B/b.
Customizing the TV 
Guide On Screen 
system settingsHighlight SETUP on the Service Bar then press v to highlight the available options to 
customize your system settings. You can change system settings, change channel display, 
change default options, display setup progress and diagnostics information.
Change channel display Highlight SETUP on the Service Bar then press v to highlight the Change channel 
display then press  . Highlight a channel then press OPTIONS to display the Grid 
Options. Make the changes using V/v and/or 0-9 buttons. When the changes are made, 
select done and press  .
The Grid Options can also be used to re-sort the channel display numerically.
Display the Grid Options and select re-sort numerically then press  . Confirm the 
numerical re-sort by selecting yes to complete the task.
The Guide appears each 
time TV is turned onHighlight SETUP on the Service Bar then press v to highlight Change default options 
and then press  . Highlight General defaults and press   to display options in the 
Panel Menu. Set auto guide to on to have the Guide appear when the TV powers on.
Lock/unlock video Allows you to set the Video Window display to remain on a single channel (locked) or 
change channels (unlocked) as you navigate through Listings. While in Service Bar, press 
OPTIONS to display the Listings Options in the Panel Menu. Press B/b to lock or 
unlock the video. The locked video option displays a single channel.
To Do This …Do This…
 
						

							36 Using BRAVIA Sync with 
Control for HDMI
The BRAVIA Sync function on this TV 
communicates with other Sony equipment 
supporting the Control for HDMI function.
To connect Sony equipment with Control 
for HDMI
Use an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo for 
connection. See pages 12 to 15 or see the HDMI 
connection shown in the Quick Setup Guide 
provided with the TV documentation.
Setting the Control for HDMI
The Control for HDMI function must be set up in 
order for the TV to communicate with other 
Control for HDMI enabled equipment. See 
page 50 for information on how to set up this TV’s 
Control for HDMI function. For other 
equipment, refer to its operating instructions.
Available options using Control for HDMI
The following operations are available after you 
connect the supported Sony equipment with 
Control for HDMI function to your TV:
 Automatically turn off the connected equipment 
when you turn off the TV.
 The TV will automatically turn on and select the 
respective HDMI input through the connected 
equipment by One-Touch-Play.
 Equipment listed under the External Inputs on 
the XMB
™ will turn on automatically when 
selected, see pages 5 and 38.
 Possible operations with BRAVIA Sync 
buttons, see page 19.
When a Sony A/V receiver with BRAVIA Sync is 
connected, the following additional operations are 
possible:
 Turning on the A/V receiver when the TV is 
turned on.
 Automatically switching to the audio output of 
the A/V receiver’s attached speakers.
 Adjusting the volume and muting of the A/V 
receiver with the TV’s remote control. 
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 The A/V receiver cannot be selected from the XMB™.
Using DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 
Adapter
Connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 
(DMPORT) adapter lets you display photos and 
play videos and music from a portable player on 
your TV. 
The DMPORT adapters menu and portable player 
can be controlled via the TV’s remote control. The 
DMPORT input can be selected by pressing 
INPUT.
By pressing m, PLAY, PAU S E, M or STOP 
you may be able to navigate through the portable 
player’s menu. 
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 Viewing the equipment’s menu on the TV and 
controlling it via the TV’s remote control depends on 
the equipment; refer to the portable player’s operating 
instructions.
 Available DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters vary in 
each area.
 Do not connect an adapter other than the DIGITAL 
MEDIA PORT adapter.
 If the portable player is capable of sending video 
signals, then the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT will have 
video output. In this case, the system outputs a 
composite video signal.
 Check compatibility between portable player and the 
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.
 The output volume level between the DMPORT input 
and TV or other equipment input may be significantly 
different; adjusting the TV or other equipments 
volume may be necessary. 
 
						

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Exploring Fun Features
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.
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 The CABLE/ANTENNA input must be connected to 
use the P&P/PIP features.
P&P is not available with 1080/24p video format.
Closed Captions (CC) is available with P&P and 
PIP (see page 47).
P&P
PIP
1Press OPTIONS while watching one of the 
following inputs: TV channels, Video, 
Component, HDMI, DMPORT or PC.
2Press V/v to highlight P&P or PIP and press  .
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 To swap audio in P&P mode, use the B/b button to 
swap the highlight between the Main Window and Sub 
Window.
 To swap audio in PIP mode, press OPTIONS, then 
press V/v to highlight Audio Swap.
 For compatible PC Timings, refer to the PC Input 
Signal Reference Chart (see page 14).
Press B/b to highlight the window to change for 
P&P. 
 In the main window, press INPUT to select an 
input to watch.
 In the sub window, change the channel by: 
pressing CH+/–; entering the channel number 
using the 0-9 numeric buttons; or pressing 
JUMP to switch to the previously viewed 
channel.
You can change the channel of the sub window by 
pressing CH+/–; entering the channel number 
using the 0-9 numeric buttons; or pressing JUMP 
to switch to the previously viewed channel. 
1Press OPTIONS.
2Press V/v to highlight Exit P&P or Exit PIP 
(depends on the mode you are in), and press 
 to exit.
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 You may also press RETURN while in these features 
to exit.
 Additional compatible device with TV tuner is 
required to watch two simultaneous live TV programs.
To Enter P&P and PIP
P&P Supported Inputs
In main windowIn sub window
Video 1/2/3
TV channel
(CABLE/
ANTENNA) Component 1/2
HDMI IN 1/2/3/4 
(except PC timing)
DMPORT
PIP Supported Inputs
In main windowIn sub window
PC TV channel 
(CABLE/
ANTENNA) HDMI IN 1/2/3/4 (PC timing)
Main WindowSub Window
Main Window
(PC)Sub Window 
(Location of 
the Sub 
Window can 
be moved by 
pressing 
V/v/B/b.)
To Change Inputs or Channels (P&P)
To Change Channels (PIP)
To Exit from P&P and PIP
 
						

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Using TV Settings
The HOME button allows you to access the TV Home Menu on the XMB™ 
(XrossMediaBar) as well as a variety of TV features.
CEC CC FREEZE
Product Suppo r t 
Clo c k/Timers 
Sound 
Screen 
Settings 
Channel
TV 
Media Category Icons
Settings
Adjusting TV Settings
Customize the TV settings with various options.
Explanations of different Settings start on page 40.
 The available options vary depending on the situations and conditions applied. Unavailable options 
are grayed out or not displayed.
Viewing Photos
View photos and customize slideshows (see page 30).
Listening to Music
Listen to music or add a music track to a slideshow (see page 32).
Watching TV
Navigate through the channel list or select the TV Guide On Screen icon located at the top 
of the channel list to select a channel (see page 34).
 You can also select a TV channel using the 0-9 or CH+/– buttons (see remote control section on 
pages 20 and 23). 
Accessing External Inputs
Watch a movie, play a game, record a program or work on your PC.
Assign a label using the Manage Inputs feature for your convenience (see page 50).
The XMB™ is shown here with 
Settings highlighted. The XMB
™ displays the Media Category 
icons (horizontally) and available features 
(vertically) within the highlighted icon.
External 
InputsTV Photo
Music
 
						

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Using TV Settings
Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB™
1Press HOME to display the XMB™.
2Press B/b to select a Media Category icon.
3Press V/v to move within the Category Object Bar.
(The Category Object Bar shown below is for Settings.)
4Press   when desired item is highlighted.
5Press  or V/v to select the highlighted item.
6 Press RETURN or HOME to exit. 
Settings
TV Guide On 
Screen and 
available  
channels are 
listed under 
the TV icon.Select inputs from
CTRL: HDMI (Control for HDMI)
Video 1-3
Component 1-2
HDMI 1-4
DMPORT
PC 
under the External Inputs icon. Available TV 
settings and 
features are 
listed under 
the Settings 
icon.Photo 
file 
access 
under 
the 
Photo 
icon.Music
file 
access 
under 
the 
Music 
icon.
CC
Product Support (page 40)
Clock/Timers (page 40)
Picture (page 41)
Sound (page 43)
Screen (page 44)
Channel (page 46)
Closed Captions (CC) (page 47)
Parental Lock (page 47)
External Inputs (page 50)
HDMI Settings (page 50)
Network (page 51)
General Setup (page 51)
Initial Setup (page 52)
 
						

							40 TV Settings Descriptions
Product Support
Contact SonySony 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.
Signal DiagnosticsSelect to view the diagnostics information for the current signal.
Software UpdateTo view the current software version and check for software updates, the network must be 
connected to the TV or a broadcast download must be available (for U.S. customers only). 
Press V/v to choose the new version (if available) and press   to begin the software 
update. 
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 The Cable/Antenna cable needs to be connected directly to the TV and have digital TV 
programming (not available with the use of a cable box). 
 The broadcast download is performed while the TV is off. 
 The software update is performed while the TV is powered on. 
 Do not turn off the TV during the software update, it may damage the TV software.
Clock/Timers Settings
Current TimeSet the current day and time (date, hour, minutes, and AM/PM). The Timer feature will 
not be available until you set the Current Time.
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 If the option is disabled, the TV Guide On Screen has automatically set the time.
Timer Timer can be set to have the TV tune to a certain TV channel or other connected 
equipment as well as a specified volume at the specified time and duration you set. 
Turning on the Timer will allow setting the following: Day of the Week, Time, 
Duration, Input, Channel, and TV On Volume.
Sleep TimerSets the time in minutes (Off, 15 min, 30 min, 45 min, 60 min, 90 min, or 120 min) 
that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off automatically.