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LCD Digital Color TV
Operating Instructions
KDL-40XBR2 KDL-40XBR3
KDL-46XBR2 KDL-46XBR3
© 2006 Sony Corporation
KDL-40XBR2/KDL-46XBR2/KDL-40XBR3/KDL-46XBR3
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masterpage:3 columns Right D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US02Cov2.fm 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 product. Model No. Serial No. For Your Convenience Please contact Sony directly if you: z Have questions on the use of your television after reading your manual z Experience difficulty operating your televi
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masterpage:3 columns Right D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US02WAR.fm s If the TV is transported directly from a WARNING NOTIFICATION cold to a warm location, or if the room To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do This equipment has been tested and found to temperature changes suddenly, the picture not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. comply with the limits for a Class B digital may be blurred or show poor color due to device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
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masterpage:3 columns Right D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US02WAR.fm Trademark Information TruSurround XT, SRS and ( ) symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. Important TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc. Safety Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under one or more of the following US patents: 5510752, 5736897. BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. Macintosh is a tradem
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masterpage:3 columns Right D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US02WAR.fm grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to USE grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. For the TV with a three-wire grounding type AC Antenna Grounding According to the National power cord plug (Class 1 unit) Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 This TV must be connected to an AC power socket outlet with a protective earthing connection. AC power cord Antenna l
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masterpage:3 columns Right D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US02WAR.fm Objects and ventilation holes VENTILATION Never push objects of any kind into the TV through the The slots and openings in the TV are provided for necessary ventilation. cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points To ensure reliable operation of the TV, and to protect it from overheating, or short out parts that could result in a fire or an electric these slots and openings must never be blocked
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masterpage:3 columns Right D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US02WAR.fm Placing on a stable surface INSTALLATION When installing or removing, using the If you place the TV on an unstable surface, the TV may Wall-Mount Bracket, be sure to use qualified fall and cause injury or damage. contractors. Wall mount installation requires the use of a Wall-Mount Bracket. If not properly secured during installation or removal from the Wall-Mount Bracket, the Fall TV may fall and cause serio
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masterpage:3 columns Right D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US02WAR.fm SERVICING Damage requiring service If the surface of the TV cracks, do not touch the TV until you unplug the AC power cord. Otherwise electric shock may result. Servicing Do not attempt to service the TV yourself since opening the cabinet may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Replacement parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the
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masterpage:3 columns Right D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US02TOC.fm Contents Getting Started TM Welcome to the World of ............................................................................11 Connecting the TV .........................................................................................................11 Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System.........................................................11 Cable Box/Digital Cable Box and Antenna......................
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masterpage:3 columns Right D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US02TOC.fm KDL-40XBR2/KDL-46XBR2/KDL-40XBR3/KDL-46XBR3 2-678-575-11(1)
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Getting Started masterpage:3 columns Right D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US03INS.fm Getting Started TM Welcome to the World of Thank you for purchasing this Sony LCD Digital Color TV. This manual is for models KDL-40XBR2, KDL-46XBR2, KDL-40XBR3 and KDL-46XBR3. The packing box contains accessories that are listed on page 52. Connecting the TV To display clear crisp pictures, you must connect your TV correctly and select the correct Wide Mode to display the picture in the corre
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masterpage:3 columns Right D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US03INS.fm Getting Started Cable Box/Digital Use this hookup if Cable Box and ❑ Your cable company scrambles some channels, such as premium Antenna channels. Viewing all channels requires a cable box. ❑ You do not intend to hook up any other audio or video equipment to your TV. z To change channels using the cable box, set IN OUT your TV to channel 3 or Coaxial 4 depending on the CATV cable cable Cable box cable box
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Getting Started masterpage:3 columns Right D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US03INS.fm Getting Started Satellite Receiver and Cable/Antenna Rear of TV DIGITAL OUT CATV cable RGB CABLE (OPTICAL) Y S VIDEO PB Antenna cable VHF/UHF VIDEO PR L Satellite receiver (MONO) L L AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO R R R AUDIO 4 56 1 Satellite HD/DVD IN VIDEO IN PC IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) antenna cable VIDEO (yellow) S VIDEO AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) A/V cable S VIDEO cable ✍ If your satellite receiver
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masterpage:3 columns Right D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US03INS.fm Getting Started VCR and Cable Rear of TV DIGITAL OUT RGB CABLE (OPTICAL) Y S VIDEO PB VHF/UHF VIDEO PR Coaxial L (MONO) L L cable AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO R R R AUDIO 1 4 56 HD/DVD IN AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN PC IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) (VAR/FIX) Splitter CATV cable VIDEO (yellow) S VIDEO AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) VCR Coaxial cable A/V cable S VIDEO cable ✍ If your VCR is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (y
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Getting Started masterpage:3 columns Right D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US03INS.fm Getting Started VCR and Cable Box/ Digital Cable Box Rear of TV DIGITAL OUT CABLE RGB S VIDEO (OPTICAL) Y S VIDEO PB VHF/UHF VIDEO PR L (MONO) L L AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO R R AUDIO R Coaxial S VIDEO 1 4 56 cable cable HD/DVD IN AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN PC IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) (VAR/FIX) VIDEO (yellow) VIDEO (yellow) AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-R (red) Splitter VCR CATV cable Co
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masterpage:3 columns Right D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US03INS.fm Getting Started When Connecting to Optional Equipment Left side IN 7 1 For service use only IN Rear 8 4 2 CABLE qd L AUDIO Y RGB DI (OPTICAL) GITAL OUT S VIDEO PB R VIDEO PR (MON L O) L L AUR DIO AUR DIO AUDIO AUR DIO 1 4 56 HD/DVD IN AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN (1080i/720p/480p/480i) PC IN (VAR/FIX) VHF/UHF qs 3 5 DIGITAL OUT RGB (OPTICAL) Y 6 S VIDEO PB qa VIDEO PR L (MONO) L L AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO R R R 1 4 56 HD/DV
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Getting Started masterpage:3 columns Right D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US03INS.fm Getting Started Item Description HDMI-to-DVI cable HDMI adapter Audio cable ✍ Do not connect a PC to the TV’s HDMI input. Use the PC IN (RGB IN) input instead when connecting a PC. ✍ HDMI connection is necessary to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p formats. Note that this TV displays all format types of picture in a resolution of 1,920 dots × 1,080 lines. 5 AC IN Connects the supplied AC po
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masterpage:3 columns Right D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US03INS.fm Getting Started Installing the TV Preventing the TV Attaching the Support Belt from Toppling Over 1 Screw the support belt (supplied) to the TV stand with a wood screw (supplied). 2 Attach the support belt to the stand with the securing screw (supplied) using a coin, etc. 3 Adjust the length by pulling the support belt toward you while holding the TV stand. ✍ Be sure to take measures to prevent the TV from topp
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Getting Started masterpage:3 columns Right D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US03INS.fm Getting Started When Installing This TV can be installed on a wall by using a wall-mount bracket (sold separately). Be sure to use the specified Wall-Mount Bracket (see page 3). on a Wall Before mounting the TV on a wall, you must remove the Table-Top Stand from the TV. Follow the steps below to remove the Table-Top Stand, and then use the instruction guide that came with the Wall-Mount Bracket
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masterpage:3 columns Right D:\WINNT\Profiles\fujii\Desktop\2678575111\01US03INS.fm Getting Started Setting Up the Channel List – Initial Setup After you finish connecting the TV, you can run the Initial Setup to create a list of available analog and digital channels. The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn on the TV for the first time after hooking it up. 1 Press to turn on the TV. The Initial Setup screen appears. 2 Press V/v to highlight the on-screen display language. Then press .
