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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