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 11).

Connecting the TV

To display clear, crisp pictures, your TV must be connected properly. To properly connect your TV, follow the basic connections provided in this section. Advanced connection examples are provided in the separate Quick Setup Guide accompanied with your TV. The Quick Setup Guide provides a variety of optional equipment connection diagrams.

It is strongly recommended that you connect the antenna/cable input using the supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable to receive optimum picture quality. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can be easily affected by radio frequency, resulting in signal deterioration.

When the antenna/cable connection is done, you must perform an Initial Setup so your TV will create a list of channels you can view (see page 19). After you can receive and view programming you should select the proper Wide Mode setting to display the picture in your preferred aspect ratio. See “Changing the Wide Screen Mode” on page 23.

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