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LCD Digital Color TV
Operating Instructions
KDL-70XBR3
© 2007 Sony Corporation
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s To obtain the best picture, do not expose the NOTIFICATION screen to direct illumination or direct Owner’s Record This equipment has been tested and found to sunlight. It is recommended to use spot The model and serial numbers are located comply with the limits for a Class B digital lighting directed down from the ceiling or to at the rear of the TV. Record these device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. cover the windows that face the screen with numbers in the spaces provided b
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Trademark Information TruSurround XT, SRS and ( ) symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc. 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 trademark licensed to Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S.A and other countries. Blu-ray Disc is a t
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USE Important AC power cord Observe the followings to prevent the AC power cord being damaged. If the AC power cord is damaged, it may result in a fire or an electric shock. Safety Stop using it and ask your dealer or Sony service center to exchange it. s Do not place the TV where the power cord is subject to wear or abuse. s Do not pinch, bend, or twist the cord excessively. The core lines may be bared and cut, and cause a short-circuit, resulting in a fire or an Instructions electric shoc
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Optional equipment Cleaning the screen surface/ Do not install optional components too close to the TV set. Picture cabinet of the TV set distortion and/or noisy sound may occur if the TV set is positioned in close Unplug the AC power cord when cleaning this proximity to any equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation. TV. If not, it may result in electric shock. Clean the cabinet of the TV with a dry soft cloth. To Small accessories removal and fittable remove dust from the screen, wipe i
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VENTILATION Never install the TV set as follows: The slots and openings in the TV are provided for necessary ventilation. Air circulation is blocked. Air circulation is blocked. To ensure reliable operation of the TV, and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered. Unless proper ventilation is provided, the TV may gather dust and get dirty. For proper ventilation, observe the following: s Do not install the TV face up or down or sideways. s Do n
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Placement for viewing INSTALLATION It is recommended to watch the TV at a distance of 3 - 7 times that of the Wall mount installation requires the use of a Wall-Mount Bracket. When screen height, and in moderate brightness. Watching the TV for too long installing or removing, using the Wall-Mount Bracket, be sure to use or in a dark room may cause eye fatigue. To obtain a clear picture, do not qualified contractors. If not properly secured during installation or removal expose the screen t
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Handling of broken glass and liquid crystal leakage If the LCD panel gets damaged, crystalline liquid leakage may occur, or scattered broken glass may result. Do not touch broken glass or crystalline liquid (which is toxic), with bare hands as cuts or poisoning/skin irritation may occur. Also, do not let glass fragments or leaked crystalline liquid get into your eyes or mouth. Should either contact your eyes or mouth, rinse the contacted area thoroughly with water and consult your doctor.
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Contents Getting Started Welcome to the World of ™.........................................................................10 Connecting the TV .........................................................................................................10 Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System.........................................................11 HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box ................................................................................11 Satellite Receiver and Cable/Antenna
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Getting Started Welcome to the World of ™ Thank you for purchasing this Sony LCD Digital Color Television. This manual is for model KDL-70XBR3. The packing box contains accessories (see “Supplied accessories” on page 52). For optimum picture performance, your new BRAVIA TV is capable of receiving high definition programming through its integrated tuner. It is also capable of receiving HDTV content from a cable or satellite box via the video inputs (HDMI and Y/PB/PR component video; see page
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Getting Started Getting Started Cable System and Connecting a cable system to the CABLE input or an external VHF/UHF antenna to the VHF/UHF input will allow you to enjoy high definition and VHF/UHF Antenna standard definition digital programming (if available in your area) along System with the standard definition analog programming. CATV cable Antenna cable ✍ This TV is capable of receiving unscrambled digital programming for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC). ✍
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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 1 4 56 9 Satellite HD/DVD IN VIDEO IN PC IN (1080p/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 is not equipped with S VIDEO, use a VIDEO cable (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cable. 12
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Getting Started Getting Started VCR, Cable and Antenna 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 9 HD/DVD IN AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN PC IN (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) (VAR/FIX) Antenna Splitter cable 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 (yellow) instead of the S VIDEO cab
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Getting Started When Connecting to Optional Equipment Left side IN 7 1 For service use only IN Rear 8 4 2 CABLE qd L R VHF/UHF qs 5 3 Y 6 PB qa PR L L R R 1 4 56 9 HD/DVD IN AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN PC IN (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) (VAR/FIX) 7 8 9 0 Item Description 1 Headphones jack Connects to your headphones. If your headphones do not match the jack, use a suitable plug adapter (not supplied). 2 VIDEO IN 2 Connect to the composite video and audio output jacks on your camcorder or other video R
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Getting Started Getting Started Item Description HDMI-to-DVI cable HDMI adapter Audio cable ✍ Be sure to use only an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo. ✍ 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 (except for HDMI IN 3) 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
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Getting Started Installing the TV Preventing the TV 1 Attaching the Support Belt. from Toppling Over 2 3 1 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 toppling over and causing injury. ✍ The supplied wood screw may not be used d
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Getting Started Getting Started Bundling the You can bundle the connecting cables as illustrated below. Connecting Cables ✍ Do not bundle the AC power cord with other connecting cables. Connecting the AC 1 Connect the AC power cord (supplied) to the AC IN jack of the TV. 2 Secure the AC plug holder to the display’s AC IN jack. Power Cord AC IN (power supply input) jack on the display AC plug holder (supplied) AC power cord (supplied) 1 Attach the AC plug holder 2 Clip on to the AC IN to the
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R R Getting Started When Installing This TV can be installed on a wall using the Wall-Mount Bracket (sold separately). Be sure to use the specified Wall-Mount Bracket (see page 2). on a Wall Do not place the TV face down or lay flat on its back, the panel may be damaged. Be sure to keep the TV in its upright position at all times. The guide stickers have been provided with the TV for your convenience to locate the screw holes when you put the TV back on the stand. Apply the stickers to the
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Getting Started 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 . The message “Start auto program now?” appears. 3 Press V/v to hi
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Basic Operations Remote Control Button Description 1 TV/VIDEO Press repeatedly to cycle through the video inputs. ✍ See page 43 for information on setting up the video input labels, including the Skip function. 2 SLEEP Press repeatedly until the TV displays the time in minutes (Off, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90 or 120) that you want the TV to remain on before shutting off. To cancel Sleep, press SLEEP repeatedly until Off appears. 3 FUNCTION The FUNCTION button indicator lights up momentarily when pr
