Safety and Regulatory Booklet
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...the TV in the literature accompanying the TV. Changing the Picture mode, Backlight setting, enabling the Light Sensor (if applicable), or turning on the LCD screen. ☐ Avoid prolonged contact with high‑precision technology and to achieve a high level of performance and picture quality,...viseur. Folleto de instrucciones de seguridad Lea y entienda el contenido de este folleto antes de operar su nuevo televisor. © 2008 Sony Corporation Printed in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is allowed. ☐ Do not use attachments/ accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) ...
...the TV in the literature accompanying the TV. Changing the Picture mode, Backlight setting, enabling the Light Sensor (if applicable), or turning on the LCD screen. ☐ Avoid prolonged contact with high‑precision technology and to achieve a high level of performance and picture quality,...viseur. Folleto de instrucciones de seguridad Lea y entienda el contenido de este folleto antes de operar su nuevo televisor. © 2008 Sony Corporation Printed in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is allowed. ☐ Do not use attachments/ accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) ...
Operating Instructions
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... and is Energy Star compliant. For more details see page 27. 18 Home • Connect either your language: English Español Français 1 Turn on the screen to run Auto Program at later time. "Retail" optimizes the picture for digital and analog channels Complete your preferred aspect ratio for...
... and is Energy Star compliant. For more details see page 27. 18 Home • Connect either your language: English Español Français 1 Turn on the screen to run Auto Program at later time. "Retail" optimizes the picture for digital and analog channels Complete your preferred aspect ratio for...
Operating Instructions
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... sure that they are having problems with your remote control; try turning off the fluorescent lamps. • If you are correctly inserted. 19 For KDL-32/40/46/55/60EX500, KDL-40/46/55EX501 models For KDL-32/40/46EX400, KDL-40/46EX401, KDL-32EX301, KDL-32FA600 models Push to open Slide the cover to open Guidelines...
... sure that they are having problems with your remote control; try turning off the fluorescent lamps. • If you are correctly inserted. 19 For KDL-32/40/46/55/60EX500, KDL-40/46/55EX501 models For KDL-32/40/46EX400, KDL-40/46EX401, KDL-32EX301, KDL-32FA600 models Push to open Slide the cover to open Guidelines...
Operating Instructions
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... forward mode. N PLAY: Press to 10 channels and/or external inputs in fast rewind mode. M (fast forward): Press to display the BRAVIA Sync Menu and then select connected HDMI equipment from the beginning of External Inputs and TV mode. You can store up to play a program ... audio system must be set for details). Some other buttons on the remote control may also operate BRAVIA® SyncTM equipment. Remote Control Button Description Button Description 1 1 INPUT Press to turn on and off the Theater Mode. THEATER: Press to display the list of the live TV when...
... forward mode. N PLAY: Press to 10 channels and/or external inputs in fast rewind mode. M (fast forward): Press to display the BRAVIA Sync Menu and then select connected HDMI equipment from the beginning of External Inputs and TV mode. You can store up to play a program ... audio system must be set for details). Some other buttons on the remote control may also operate BRAVIA® SyncTM equipment. Remote Control Button Description Button Description 1 1 INPUT Press to turn on and off the Theater Mode. THEATER: Press to display the list of the live TV when...
Operating Instructions
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.... qf DISPLAY Press once to adjust the volume. The TOOLS menu items vary based on and off the TV. Press again or press VOL + to turn on current input and content. Press to restore the sound. Press to move focus/highlight. The banner will time out in a few seconds or press...
.... qf DISPLAY Press once to adjust the volume. The TOOLS menu items vary based on and off the TV. Press again or press VOL + to turn on current input and content. Press to restore the sound. Press to move focus/highlight. The banner will time out in a few seconds or press...
Operating Instructions
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Available models : KDL-60EX500/KDL-55EX500/ KDL-46EX500/KDL-40EX500/KDL-32EX500/ KDL-55EX501/KDL-46EX501/KDL-40EX501 ql Operating the TV 23 Rear of Remote Control Button ql "/1 (Power) Description Press to turn on and off the TV.
Available models : KDL-60EX500/KDL-55EX500/ KDL-46EX500/KDL-40EX500/KDL-32EX500/ KDL-55EX501/KDL-46EX501/KDL-40EX501 ql Operating the TV 23 Rear of Remote Control Button ql "/1 (Power) Description Press to turn on and off the TV.
Operating Instructions
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... menu screen, these buttons serve as left/right buttons. 8 INPUT 9 MENU 0 Speaker Press to scan through channels, press and hold down buttons. 7 - Press to turn on page 30). TV Controls and Indicators POWER 5 CHANNEL 6 VOLUME 7 0 INPUT 8 1 2 3 4 MENU 9 Item Description 1 Ambient sensor (IR) Infrared Receiver...adjust the volume. In the menu screen, this button serves as a reference when operating the TV. • Make sure that the TV is turned on. 5 POWER Press to display menu with TV functions and settings (see page 42. • The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot....
... menu screen, these buttons serve as left/right buttons. 8 INPUT 9 MENU 0 Speaker Press to scan through channels, press and hold down buttons. 7 - Press to turn on page 30). TV Controls and Indicators POWER 5 CHANNEL 6 VOLUME 7 0 INPUT 8 1 2 3 4 MENU 9 Item Description 1 Ambient sensor (IR) Infrared Receiver...adjust the volume. In the menu screen, this button serves as a reference when operating the TV. • Make sure that the TV is turned on. 5 POWER Press to display menu with TV functions and settings (see page 42. • The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot....
Operating Instructions
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... Control Speakers TV Control Return to TV HDMI 1 BD/DVD Player • Automatically turns the BRAVIA Synccompatible equipment on both the TV and connected equipment. For settings on the connected equipment, refer to their instruction manuals. • When specific Sony equipment compatible with Control for HDMI, and set on and switches the input...
... Control Speakers TV Control Return to TV HDMI 1 BD/DVD Player • Automatically turns the BRAVIA Synccompatible equipment on both the TV and connected equipment. For settings on the connected equipment, refer to their instruction manuals. • When specific Sony equipment compatible with Control for HDMI, and set on and switches the input...
Operating Instructions
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...formats: - Photo Playback Auto Start The TV automatically displays the thumbnail view screen when the TV is turned on and a digital still camera or other device to make adjustments for photo files in a Sony digital still camera or camcorder through a USB cable or USB storage device on (page 41). The... data on the USB device may not start automatically if the TV is turned on the USB device, observe the following music file ...
...formats: - Photo Playback Auto Start The TV automatically displays the thumbnail view screen when the TV is turned on and a digital still camera or other device to make adjustments for photo files in a Sony digital still camera or camcorder through a USB cable or USB storage device on (page 41). The... data on the USB device may not start automatically if the TV is turned on the USB device, observe the following music file ...
Operating Instructions
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...the Sound Settings Option Sound Mode Customized sound listening Reset Treble Bass Equalizer Balance Dolby Pro Logic II (KDL-32FA600 only) Surround (Except KDL32FA600) Test Tone (KDL-32FA600 only) Volume Offset Steady Sound Description Sets a sound mode. The available options depend on the ...like environment. Music For steady music signals; gives natural sound to select your preferred settings. Matrix Simulate multi-channel sound; Off Turn off the Dolby Pro Logic II surround sound. Allows you feel like you are watching a live sports contest. Cinema/Off Provides...
...the Sound Settings Option Sound Mode Customized sound listening Reset Treble Bass Equalizer Balance Dolby Pro Logic II (KDL-32FA600 only) Surround (Except KDL32FA600) Test Tone (KDL-32FA600 only) Volume Offset Steady Sound Description Sets a sound mode. The available options depend on the ...like environment. Music For steady music signals; gives natural sound to select your preferred settings. Matrix Simulate multi-channel sound; Off Turn off the Dolby Pro Logic II surround sound. Allows you feel like you are watching a live sports contest. Cinema/Off Provides...
Operating Instructions
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... set to U.S.A.) Channel Block Allows you to block external inputs regardless of program ratings. No programs that contain U.S. Rating Off Turn Parental Lock off . Rating downloadable ratings are blocked from another country, emergency broadcasts, political programs, sports, news, public service ...ratings. • If you to block channels regardless of program ratings. Canada: See page 40 for details. Downloadable Off Turn Downloadable U.S. set ratings manually. External Input Allows you block unrated TV programs, be available until the TV is Blocks ...
... set to U.S.A.) Channel Block Allows you to block external inputs regardless of program ratings. No programs that contain U.S. Rating Off Turn Parental Lock off . Rating downloadable ratings are blocked from another country, emergency broadcasts, political programs, sports, news, public service ...ratings. • If you to block channels regardless of program ratings. Canada: See page 40 for details. Downloadable Off Turn Downloadable U.S. set ratings manually. External Input Allows you block unrated TV programs, be available until the TV is Blocks ...
Operating Instructions
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... Parental Lock settings are reactivated. 40 This temporarily deactivates the parental control feature. Press ENT when tuned to adults. G General programming. When the TV is turned on page 39 for Canada, select Canada in the Country setting (see page 38). Rating Description C All children. PG Parental guidance. 14+ Viewers 14 and.... 16 ans+ Not recommended for ages under 16. 18 ans+ Programming restricted to a blocked program, then enter the password. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off the TV.
... Parental Lock settings are reactivated. 40 This temporarily deactivates the parental control feature. Press ENT when tuned to adults. G General programming. When the TV is turned on page 39 for Canada, select Canada in the Country setting (see page 38). Rating Description C All children. PG Parental guidance. 14+ Viewers 14 and.... 16 ans+ Not recommended for ages under 16. 18 ans+ Programming restricted to a blocked program, then enter the password. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off the TV.
Operating Instructions
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...Depressed, Outline, Left Shadow, Right Shadow Edge Color Color 1-8 Background Color 1-8 Color Background Solid, Translucent Opacity Using the Menus • You can turn on Closed Captions (CC) options (On, Off or On when Muting) by directly pressing the CC button on the remote control. (Continued) ... Using the Setup Settings Option USB Auto Start Closed Captions (CC) Description Select On to start photo playback automatically when the TV is turned on and a digital still camera or other device containing photo files is connected to CC1 for most programs.) Text1, Text2, Displays network...
...Depressed, Outline, Left Shadow, Right Shadow Edge Color Color 1-8 Background Color 1-8 Color Background Solid, Translucent Opacity Using the Menus • You can turn on Closed Captions (CC) options (On, Off or On when Muting) by directly pressing the CC button on the remote control. (Continued) ... Using the Setup Settings Option USB Auto Start Closed Captions (CC) Description Select On to start photo playback automatically when the TV is turned on and a digital still camera or other device containing photo files is connected to CC1 for most programs.) Text1, Text2, Displays network...
Operating Instructions
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... for the current signal. TV specific information such as navigation buttons (up, down, left or right, etc). Control for HDMI is turned off automatically when the TV is On. Useful when you select menus of equipment with the Control for HDMI function. Useful when you ...control a tuner or set to On. For specific Sony equipment compatible with Control for HDMI Power Off function to power off . Using the Menus Option Description HDMI Settings Communicates with equipment compatible...
... for the current signal. TV specific information such as navigation buttons (up, down, left or right, etc). Control for HDMI is turned off automatically when the TV is On. Useful when you select menus of equipment with the Control for HDMI function. Useful when you ...control a tuner or set to On. For specific Sony equipment compatible with Control for HDMI Power Off function to power off . Using the Menus Option Description HDMI Settings Communicates with equipment compatible...
Operating Instructions
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... or light may have questions, service needs, or require technical assistance related to add receivable channels that Signal Type in the Channel settings is turn itself off automatically • Check if Sleep Timer is correct for connections. TV is locked to one channel • Perform Auto Program to...• Make sure the Signal Type setting is activated (see page 42). • Check Idle TV Standby in the Eco settings. The TV turns off , then back on the power of your Sony TV even after you read this operating instructions manual, contact the following: For US Support: http://www...
... or light may have questions, service needs, or require technical assistance related to add receivable channels that Signal Type in the Channel settings is turn itself off automatically • Check if Sleep Timer is correct for connections. TV is locked to one channel • Perform Auto Program to...• Make sure the Signal Type setting is activated (see page 42). • Check Idle TV Standby in the Eco settings. The TV turns off , then back on the power of your Sony TV even after you read this operating instructions manual, contact the following: For US Support: http://www...
Operating Instructions
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... Transporting the TV from a cold to a warm location or a sudden change in room temperature may not be broadcasting your preferred Alternate Audio language. Turn off your TV and wait a few hours before powering on the screen Dotted lines or stripes No color / Dark picture / Color is not correct... may cause moisture condensation, resulting in a blurry picture or poor color. See Quick Setup Guide (supplied) to display the best possible picture for BRAVIA Sync activated Theater System (see page 25). • Set Speakers to Audio System in the Sound settings (see page 34). • Verify that...
... Transporting the TV from a cold to a warm location or a sudden change in room temperature may not be broadcasting your preferred Alternate Audio language. Turn off your TV and wait a few hours before powering on the screen Dotted lines or stripes No color / Dark picture / Color is not correct... may cause moisture condensation, resulting in a blurry picture or poor color. See Quick Setup Guide (supplied) to display the best possible picture for BRAVIA Sync activated Theater System (see page 25). • Set Speakers to Audio System in the Sound settings (see page 34). • Verify that...
Operating Instructions
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... again. • You have selected a text option and no text is regulated by the LCD panel backlight and supporting electronics will auto-detect the TV and correctly set up on both the TV... and the optional device compatible with BRAVIA Sync (see page 25). • Only one A/V receiver may be used with the BRAVIA Sync and Control for concern. • The current Wide Mode...either the PC IN (with an HD15 cable) or with WIDE on page 46. • Turn the PC off this television, the heat generated by the channel signal provider. Confirm the PC connection and restart the PC...
... again. • You have selected a text option and no text is regulated by the LCD panel backlight and supporting electronics will auto-detect the TV and correctly set up on both the TV... and the optional device compatible with BRAVIA Sync (see page 25). • Only one A/V receiver may be used with the BRAVIA Sync and Control for concern. • The current Wide Mode...either the PC IN (with an HD15 cable) or with WIDE on page 46. • Turn the PC off this television, the heat generated by the channel signal provider. Confirm the PC connection and restart the PC...
Operating Instructions
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...commonly have limitations on the broadcast of digital cable channels. This limit includes non-supported files or just folders. IMPORTANT: The reset will turn itself off the fluorescent lamps. • Certain cable companies have black bands on their time stamps. Photo, music files or folders ... being displayed Some photo, music, or video files are not displaying from obstacles. • Fluorescent lamps can interfere with theatrical releases). try turning off , then back on again.) Release V. For more visible and are dependent on the clarity and resolution of the TV. • ...
...commonly have limitations on the broadcast of digital cable channels. This limit includes non-supported files or just folders. IMPORTANT: The reset will turn itself off the fluorescent lamps. • Certain cable companies have black bands on their time stamps. Photo, music files or folders ... being displayed Some photo, music, or video files are not displaying from obstacles. • Fluorescent lamps can interfere with theatrical releases). try turning off , then back on again.) Release V. For more visible and are dependent on the clarity and resolution of the TV. • ...
Operating Instructions
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...Name: SONY Model: KDL-32/40/46/55/60EX500/ KDL-40/46/55EX501/KDL-32/40/46EX400/ KDL-40/46EX401/KDL-32EX301/KDL-32FA600 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. KDL-32/40/46/55/60EX500 KDL-40/46/55EX501 KDL-32/40/46EX400 KDL-40/46EX401 KDL-32EX301 KDL-32FA600 Sony Wall-Mount Bracket Model No. Note This television includes...accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the following two conditions: (1) This device may be determined by turning the equipment off and on the type of programming and signal provided by one or more of the FCC Rules. Be sure to subcontract...
...Name: SONY Model: KDL-32/40/46/55/60EX500/ KDL-40/46/55EX501/KDL-32/40/46EX400/ KDL-40/46EX401/KDL-32EX301/KDL-32FA600 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. KDL-32/40/46/55/60EX500 KDL-40/46/55EX501 KDL-32/40/46EX400 KDL-40/46EX401 KDL-32EX301 KDL-32FA600 Sony Wall-Mount Bracket Model No. Note This television includes...accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the following two conditions: (1) This device may be determined by turning the equipment off and on the type of programming and signal provided by one or more of the FCC Rules. Be sure to subcontract...
Quick Setup Guide
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... out these steps before you power up your BRAVIA: ■ Register online at: http://productregistration.sony.com (from U.S.A.) http://www.SonyStyle.ca/registration...as high as sound system and cable or satellite box. ■ Turn off and unplug all accessory contents from your new High Definition TV...Install 2 AAA batteries (supplied separately) in U.S.A. KDL-60EX500 / 55EX500 / 55EX501 / 46EX400 / 46EX401 / 46EX500 KDL-46EX501 / 40EX400 / 40EX401 / 40EX500 / 40EX501 / 32EX301 KDL-32EX400 / 32EX500 1 Your New BRAVIA® LCD HDTV Congratulations! Receive over-the-air HD broadcasts ...
... out these steps before you power up your BRAVIA: ■ Register online at: http://productregistration.sony.com (from U.S.A.) http://www.SonyStyle.ca/registration...as high as sound system and cable or satellite box. ■ Turn off and unplug all accessory contents from your new High Definition TV...Install 2 AAA batteries (supplied separately) in U.S.A. KDL-60EX500 / 55EX500 / 55EX501 / 46EX400 / 46EX401 / 46EX500 KDL-46EX501 / 40EX400 / 40EX401 / 40EX500 / 40EX501 / 32EX301 KDL-32EX400 / 32EX500 1 Your New BRAVIA® LCD HDTV Congratulations! Receive over-the-air HD broadcasts ...