Owner and Service Manual Review

  The Sony LCD XBR7 series (KDL-40XBR7 and KDL-70XBR7) has a modest 40-inch model and a gigantic 70-incher. Both have a fluorescent backlight and include an RS-232 port for custom installers (yawn) which potentially slightly more exciting improved video processing. The KDL-70XBR7 features BRAVIA ENGINE 2 Pro digital video processing, while the KDL-40XBR7 offers BRAVIA ENGINE 2 EX. The XBR8 series (KDL-46XBR8 and KDL-55XBR8) use an LED backlight which improve black-level performance, Sony uses a “local dimming” scheme to turn off unused parts of the backlight.

The following operating manual provides detail information about both XBR7 and XBR8 Sony LCD TV series specifications, features, and operating procedures. The manual is divided into sections which cover discussion on installing the TV, Locating Inputs and Outputs, Connecting the TV, Setting Up the Channel List, Operating the TV, Exploring Fun Features, Using TV Settings and Other Information.

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Sony’s KDL-V26XBR1, KDL-V32BR1 and KDL-V40BR1 BRAVIA™ LCD Flat Panel HDTV features a WEGA Engine™ technology, which delivers superb picture quality from any video source minimizing signal deterioration. Integrated HDTV capabilities, the user can enjoy digital programming with enhanced audio and video reproduction. The new PC Input function allows the user to connect a PC to the KDL-V26XBR1 for viewing PC activity in a 16:9 HD Resolution environment. Other features such as WEGA GATE™ guide allow the user to easily navigate television functions: favorite channels, television channel lists and external input list of settings. The S-master Full Digital Amplifier delivers superb clear dialog and reproduced the original sound quality while minimizing any sound fragmentation or jitter noise.

The following user guide and operating instruction provide detail information about the KDL-V26XBR1, KDL-V32BR1 and KDL-V40BR1 BRAVIA specifications, features, and operating procedures. The manual is divided into sections covering discussion on Introducing the TV, Connecting the TV, Watching the TV, Introducing the WEGA GATE, Using the Photo/Video Viewer, Using the Settings, and Other Information.

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