Safety and Regulatory Booklet
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...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 wire Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) Grounding conductors (NEC section 810-21) Ground clamps Power service ...LCD screen is made with high‑precision technology and to install the TV where it cannot be pushed, pulled over the cord. ☐ Before connecting cables, be installed near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Changing the Picture mode, Backlight setting...
...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 wire Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) Grounding conductors (NEC section 810-21) Ground clamps Power service ...LCD screen is made with high‑precision technology and to install the TV where it cannot be pushed, pulled over the cord. ☐ Before connecting cables, be installed near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Changing the Picture mode, Backlight setting...
Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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... (ii) misuse; (iii) accidental damage, including contact with liquid, extreme heat or foreign material; (iv) customer installation, set up to any part of the SONY product, including the antenna; (vii) cosmetic damage; (viii) use of programs or data. it will not replace missing components...up adjustments or signal reception issues; (v) limitations of technology; (vi) modification of or to .01% pixel outages (small dot picture elements that do not allow limitations on products purchased and located in material or workmanship during ordinary consumer use; This Limited Warranty is ...
... (ii) misuse; (iii) accidental damage, including contact with liquid, extreme heat or foreign material; (iv) customer installation, set up to any part of the SONY product, including the antenna; (vii) cosmetic damage; (viii) use of programs or data. it will not replace missing components...up adjustments or signal reception issues; (v) limitations of technology; (vi) modification of or to .01% pixel outages (small dot picture elements that do not allow limitations on products purchased and located in material or workmanship during ordinary consumer use; This Limited Warranty is ...
Operating Instructions
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... of electric shock. • Wipe the LCD screen gently with a solution of HDMI Licensing... of Apple Inc., registered in the spaces provided below 41°F (5°C). Picture/Sound, Power Savings) can be removed with a cloth slightly moistened with a ...Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (KDL-32FA600 only) Your BRAVIA TV is a trademark. Depending upon your Sony dealer regarding this TV (i.e. The 32 class has a 31.5 inch viewable image size and the 55 class has a 54.6 inch viewable image size (measured diagonally). 2 Changes to them whenever you call upon such changed settings...
... of electric shock. • Wipe the LCD screen gently with a solution of HDMI Licensing... of Apple Inc., registered in the spaces provided below 41°F (5°C). Picture/Sound, Power Savings) can be removed with a cloth slightly moistened with a ...Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (KDL-32FA600 only) Your BRAVIA TV is a trademark. Depending upon your Sony dealer regarding this TV (i.e. The 32 class has a 31.5 inch viewable image size and the 55 class has a 54.6 inch viewable image size (measured diagonally). 2 Changes to them whenever you call upon such changed settings...
Operating Instructions
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...Using Features BRAVIA® SyncTM with Control for HDMI . . .25 Using PIP Feature 26 Favorites 27 Wide Mode 27 Wide Mode with PC 28 Inputs 28 Playing back Photo/Music/Video via USB. . . 29 Using the Menus Navigating through TV Menus 30 Using the Picture Settings 31 Using... the Wall-Mount Bracket 47 Troubleshooting 52 Important Notices 56 Specifications 57 Index 59 Customer Support United States http://www.sony.com/tvsupport Canada http://www.sony.ca/support On-line Registration United States http://productregistration.sony.com Canada http://www.SonyStyle.ca/registration 3
...Using Features BRAVIA® SyncTM with Control for HDMI . . .25 Using PIP Feature 26 Favorites 27 Wide Mode 27 Wide Mode with PC 28 Inputs 28 Playing back Photo/Music/Video via USB. . . 29 Using the Menus Navigating through TV Menus 30 Using the Picture Settings 31 Using... the Wall-Mount Bracket 47 Troubleshooting 52 Important Notices 56 Specifications 57 Index 59 Customer Support United States http://www.sony.com/tvsupport Canada http://www.sony.ca/support On-line Registration United States http://productregistration.sony.com Canada http://www.SonyStyle.ca/registration 3
Operating Instructions
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... the Photo, Music, and Video icons to access photo, music, and video files from Sony USB equipment (page 29). ➢ PIP (Picture in picture quality. Introducing Your New BRAVIA® The Four Steps to the most suitable picture and sound settings based on the scenes for the best quality result for the contents genre you are...
... the Photo, Music, and Video icons to access photo, music, and video files from Sony USB equipment (page 29). ➢ PIP (Picture in picture quality. Introducing Your New BRAVIA® The Four Steps to the most suitable picture and sound settings based on the scenes for the best quality result for the contents genre you are...
Operating Instructions
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➢ Ambient Sensor: Automatically optimizes the picture settings according to adjust the brightness and color temperature of the picture. With this feature you can have the best picture quality under your room's lighting conditions (page 32). 6 The sensor detects ambient light levels to the ambient light in the room.
➢ Ambient Sensor: Automatically optimizes the picture settings according to adjust the brightness and color temperature of the picture. With this feature you can have the best picture quality under your room's lighting conditions (page 32). 6 The sensor detects ambient light levels to the ambient light in the room.
Operating Instructions
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Except KDL-32FA600 model KDL-32FA600 model only • Place your palm directly underneath but do not squeeze the panel's... will need a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied screws to complete the task. Be sure to consider the following while setting up your TV: • Disconnect all cables when carrying the TV. • Carry the TV with a detached... Table-Top Stand so you can mount your TV has adequate ventilation, see page 15. • For best picture quality, do not expose the screen to direct illumination or sunlight. • Avoid installing the TV in a room with ...
Except KDL-32FA600 model KDL-32FA600 model only • Place your palm directly underneath but do not squeeze the panel's... will need a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied screws to complete the task. Be sure to consider the following while setting up your TV: • Disconnect all cables when carrying the TV. • Carry the TV with a detached... Table-Top Stand so you can mount your TV has adequate ventilation, see page 15. • For best picture quality, do not expose the screen to direct illumination or sunlight. • Avoid installing the TV in a room with ...
Operating Instructions
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...*2 OUT (OPTICAL) Digital compatible. 3 CABLE/ ANTENNA RF input that connects to your Cable or VHF/UHF antenna. 4 COMPONENT Component video provides better picture quality than the composite video. Locating Inputs and Outputs Rear Panel 2 34 5 Side Panel 6 AC IN AUDIO R L (MONO) 1 AUDIO PR... used as a composite video input (VIDEO 1) or as a COMPONENT component video input (COMPONENT 1). Select the Video/Component 1 Selection option then set to Auto. *1 In the case of Dolby Laboratories. 8 Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of 32 and 40 inch models, the ...
...*2 OUT (OPTICAL) Digital compatible. 3 CABLE/ ANTENNA RF input that connects to your Cable or VHF/UHF antenna. 4 COMPONENT Component video provides better picture quality than the composite video. Locating Inputs and Outputs Rear Panel 2 34 5 Side Panel 6 AC IN AUDIO R L (MONO) 1 AUDIO PR... used as a composite video input (VIDEO 1) or as a COMPONENT component video input (COMPONENT 1). Select the Video/Component 1 Selection option then set to Auto. *1 In the case of Dolby Laboratories. 8 Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of 32 and 40 inch models, the ...
Operating Instructions
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...subscribing to your TV via the HDMI or component video (with HDMI Connection Rear of TV CABLE/ANTENNA • Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to switch between the cable and over-the-air antenna programming, as indicated below. Shown with audio) input located on the ... PC/HDMI 1 AUDIO IN 1 4 CATV/Satellite antenna cable HD cable box/ HD satellite box IN HDMI cable (Continued) 11 For the best possible picture, make sure you connect this equipment to a high-definition cable service or a high-definition satellite service. Getting Started Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System...
...subscribing to your TV via the HDMI or component video (with HDMI Connection Rear of TV CABLE/ANTENNA • Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to switch between the cable and over-the-air antenna programming, as indicated below. Shown with audio) input located on the ... PC/HDMI 1 AUDIO IN 1 4 CATV/Satellite antenna cable HD cable box/ HD satellite box IN HDMI cable (Continued) 11 For the best possible picture, make sure you connect this equipment to a high-definition cable service or a high-definition satellite service. Getting Started Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System...
Operating Instructions
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... TV. Home • Connect either your viewing environment • Scan for this TV. The Initial Setup screen will perform the following: • Set the language for the On Screen Display (OSD) text • Choose your cable or antenna to the TV (you to select the highlighted option ...8226; Select Cancel to stop or cancel the Auto Program. "Home" optimizes the picture for store display. Press WIDE to select Wide Mode, or press MENU and select Settings, and then set Auto Wide to On under Channel settings. To run the Auto Program. • When prompted to select Retail or Home...
... TV. Home • Connect either your viewing environment • Scan for this TV. The Initial Setup screen will perform the following: • Set the language for the On Screen Display (OSD) text • Choose your cable or antenna to the TV (you to select the highlighted option ...8226; Select Cancel to stop or cancel the Auto Program. "Home" optimizes the picture for store display. Press WIDE to select Wide Mode, or press MENU and select Settings, and then set Auto Wide to On under Channel settings. To run the Auto Program. • When prompted to select Retail or Home...
Operating Instructions
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Some other buttons on and off the Theater Mode. The picture settings will be connected by an HDMI connection to the TV by using the Control for HDMI 3 function (not available on all Control for a cinema- m (fast ... any ) or from HDMI Device Selection. . You can store up to display the stored Favorites list. Press repeatedly to toggle through the available settings for details). Your BRAVIA Sync audio system must be switched to replay the current program from the previous chapter mark (if any ) or to live TV cache. PREV...
Some other buttons on and off the Theater Mode. The picture settings will be connected by an HDMI connection to the TV by using the Control for HDMI 3 function (not available on all Control for a cinema- m (fast ... any ) or from HDMI Device Selection. . You can store up to display the stored Favorites list. Press repeatedly to toggle through the available settings for details). Your BRAVIA Sync audio system must be switched to replay the current program from the previous chapter mark (if any ) or to live TV cache. PREV...
Operating Instructions
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... 6 Game: Broadens your game-playing experience with superb picture and sound quality. 7 Graphics: Eases prolonged monitor viewing with TV functions and settings. See "Using the Menus" on page 30. General: No optimized picture and sound quality for any scene. Operating the TV ...8226; When you set Scene Select to Photo, Music, Cinema, Game or Sports, Sound Mode is automatically set to display the menu with clearer detailed pictures. Button Description 5 SCENE Optimizes picture and sound quality by selecting the following items. Cinema: Delivers picture scenes and sound ...
... 6 Game: Broadens your game-playing experience with superb picture and sound quality. 7 Graphics: Eases prolonged monitor viewing with TV functions and settings. See "Using the Menus" on page 30. General: No optimized picture and sound quality for any scene. Operating the TV ...8226; When you set Scene Select to Photo, Music, Cinema, Game or Sports, Sound Mode is automatically set to display the menu with clearer detailed pictures. Button Description 5 SCENE Optimizes picture and sound quality by selecting the following items. Cinema: Delivers picture scenes and sound ...
Operating Instructions
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..." on page 30). Do not put anything over the sensor, doing so may affect its function. CHANNEL + Press to display menu with TV functions and settings (see page 42. • The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot. Press to scan through channels, press and hold down buttons. 7 - In ...when operating the TV. • Make sure that the TV is set . Outputs audio signal. • Inputs can be changed by pressing V/v and while the list of external inputs. Receives IR signal from the remote control. 2 (Picture Lights up in orange when the sleep timer is turned on and ...
..." on page 30). Do not put anything over the sensor, doing so may affect its function. CHANNEL + Press to display menu with TV functions and settings (see page 42. • The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot. Press to scan through channels, press and hold down buttons. 7 - In ...when operating the TV. • Make sure that the TV is set . Outputs audio signal. • Inputs can be changed by pressing V/v and while the list of external inputs. Receives IR signal from the remote control. 2 (Picture Lights up in orange when the sleep timer is turned on and ...
Operating Instructions
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... preference. To change the Wide Screen Mode Press WIDE repeatedly to Favorites, then press . To set to On. Zoom Zoom Normal is available with 480i or 480p sources only. 27 When you ...your TV receives. Favorites Your favorite channels and external inputs can manually select available Wide Mode settings as you watch or viewing connected equipment, press FAVORITES to display the list. Wide Mode The...Your newly added item will see black bars around the picture or just on your remote control or you can set your TV by pressing the FAVORITES button once they are added to ...
... preference. To change the Wide Screen Mode Press WIDE repeatedly to Favorites, then press . To set to On. Zoom Zoom Normal is available with 480i or 480p sources only. 27 When you ...your TV receives. Favorites Your favorite channels and external inputs can manually select available Wide Mode settings as you watch or viewing connected equipment, press FAVORITES to display the list. Wide Mode The...Your newly added item will see black bars around the picture or just on your remote control or you can set your TV by pressing the FAVORITES button once they are added to ...
Operating Instructions
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... 32/40/46/55/60EX500, Select for smoother picture movement such as is. viewing Vivid Select for standard picture settings. Color Adjust to sharpen or soften the picture. Sharpness Adjust to increase or decrease color intensity. Motionflow Provides smoother picture movement and reduces picture blur. (KDL- Standard Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. Noise Reduction Select to...
... 32/40/46/55/60EX500, Select for smoother picture movement such as is. viewing Vivid Select for standard picture settings. Color Adjust to sharpen or soften the picture. Sharpness Adjust to increase or decrease color intensity. Motionflow Provides smoother picture movement and reduces picture blur. (KDL- Standard Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. Noise Reduction Select to...
Operating Instructions
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...). via the remote control. Adjustments Select Unlock to allow adjustment to display the diagnostics information for HDMI is On. Signal Press to any of the Picture settings. Control for HDMI function. This feature is available when Control for the current signal. None For basic operations, such as CH +/- via the remote ...HDMI is available on from the TV) are displayed here. Tuning and For basic operations and operation of the MENU/TOOLS buttons. Lock Product Contact Sony Sony contact information is connected to operate the Keys connected equipment.
...). via the remote control. Adjustments Select Unlock to allow adjustment to display the diagnostics information for HDMI is On. Signal Press to any of the Picture settings. Control for HDMI function. This feature is available when Control for the current signal. None For basic operations, such as CH +/- via the remote ...HDMI is available on from the TV) are displayed here. Tuning and For basic operations and operation of the MENU/TOOLS buttons. Lock Product Contact Sony Sony contact information is connected to operate the Keys connected equipment.
Operating Instructions
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... VESA Guidelines 48.4 60 VESA Guidelines 47.4 60 VESA 47.8 60 VESA 47.7 60 VESA For KDL-32EX500/KDL-32EX400 and other KDL-40, 46, 55 and 60 inch models Resolution Signals VGA SVGA XGA WXGA SXGA HDTV* Horizontal ×... timing and not PC timing. To view PC content set the output signal from the PC according to the chart below. This affects Picture settings and Wide Mode settings. Other Information PC Input Signal Reference Chart for PC...above PC input signals to display on the television. • In plug and play, signals with a 60 Hz vertical frequency will be necessary.) 46
... VESA Guidelines 48.4 60 VESA Guidelines 47.4 60 VESA 47.8 60 VESA 47.7 60 VESA For KDL-32EX500/KDL-32EX400 and other KDL-40, 46, 55 and 60 inch models Resolution Signals VGA SVGA XGA WXGA SXGA HDTV* Horizontal ×... timing and not PC timing. To view PC content set the output signal from the PC according to the chart below. This affects Picture settings and Wide Mode settings. Other Information PC Input Signal Reference Chart for PC...above PC input signals to display on the television. • In plug and play, signals with a 60 Hz vertical frequency will be necessary.) 46
Operating Instructions
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... affected by the signal provider. 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). Press TOOLS, highlight and select Alternate Audio, and change the Alternate Audio ...move the excess lead away from the TV or try using 75-ohm coaxial cable instead. • Adjust the Picture Mode options in the Picture settings (see page 31). • If you set the Power Saving mode to Low or High, it is broken or bent. • Check if the antenna...
... affected by the signal provider. 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). Press TOOLS, highlight and select Alternate Audio, and change the Alternate Audio ...move the excess lead away from the TV or try using 75-ohm coaxial cable instead. • Adjust the Picture Mode options in the Picture settings (see page 31). • If you set the Power Saving mode to Low or High, it is broken or bent. • Check if the antenna...
Quick Setup Guide
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...+ minutes for completion. KDL-60EX500 / 55EX500 / 55EX501 / 46EX400 / 46EX401 / 46EX500 KDL-46EX501 / 40EX400 / 40EX401 / 40EX500 / 40EX501 / 32EX301 KDL-32EX400 / 32EX500 1 Your New BRAVIA® LCD HDTV Congratulations! LCD Digital Color TV Quick Setup Guide 4-175-275-11(2) Sony Customer Support U.S.A.: www.sony.com/tvsupport Canada: www.sony.ca/support United States 1.800.222.SONY Canada 1.877.899.SONY Please Do Not Return...
...+ minutes for completion. KDL-60EX500 / 55EX500 / 55EX501 / 46EX400 / 46EX401 / 46EX500 KDL-46EX501 / 40EX400 / 40EX401 / 40EX500 / 40EX501 / 32EX301 KDL-32EX400 / 32EX500 1 Your New BRAVIA® LCD HDTV Congratulations! LCD Digital Color TV Quick Setup Guide 4-175-275-11(2) Sony Customer Support U.S.A.: www.sony.com/tvsupport Canada: www.sony.ca/support United States 1.800.222.SONY Canada 1.877.899.SONY Please Do Not Return...
Marketing Specifications
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.... Limited to change without notice. All other trademarks are trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment. Devices must be connected via USB Picture Adjustments Lock: Yes White Balance: RGB Gain/Bias Auto Picture Setting w/HDMI™ : Cinema, Photo, Graphics, Game Scene Select: ... of HDMI Licensing LLC. All rights reserved. KDL-40EX400 Features General Closed Captions (CC): Analog, Digital Finish (Surface Color): PianoBlack HDMI™ InstaPort: Yes Display Backlight Type: CCFL Display Device: LCD Video Video Processing: BRAVIA Engine 2™ Technology CineMotion® Reverse 3:2...
.... Limited to change without notice. All other trademarks are trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment. Devices must be connected via USB Picture Adjustments Lock: Yes White Balance: RGB Gain/Bias Auto Picture Setting w/HDMI™ : Cinema, Photo, Graphics, Game Scene Select: ... of HDMI Licensing LLC. All rights reserved. KDL-40EX400 Features General Closed Captions (CC): Analog, Digital Finish (Surface Color): PianoBlack HDMI™ InstaPort: Yes Display Backlight Type: CCFL Display Device: LCD Video Video Processing: BRAVIA Engine 2™ Technology CineMotion® Reverse 3:2...