Safety and Regulatory Booklet
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...the polarized or grounding-type plug. Also unplug the antenna to prevent damage to the LCD screen. ACCESSORIES Keep small accessories out of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in... may protrude, such as audio and video) connected. ☐ Use only an original Sony AC power cord with the same or similar characteristics as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or...of batteries in a place exposed to achieve a high level of performance and picture quality, this apparatus near water; This condition is set and 4 inches (10 cm) on or pinched particularly at the TV as...
...the polarized or grounding-type plug. Also unplug the antenna to prevent damage to the LCD screen. ACCESSORIES Keep small accessories out of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in... may protrude, such as audio and video) connected. ☐ Use only an original Sony AC power cord with the same or similar characteristics as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or...of batteries in a place exposed to achieve a high level of performance and picture quality, this apparatus near water; This condition is set and 4 inches (10 cm) on or pinched particularly at the TV as...
Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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..., including contact with liquid, extreme heat or foreign material; (iv) customer installation, set up to state. SONY will be able to repair any modification, extension or addition to You. LIMITATION ON DAMAGES: SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS... GREATER THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT. No Sony reseller, agent or employee is invalid if the factory-applied serial number has been altered or removed from state to .01% pixel outages (small dot picture elements that are dark or incorrectly illuminated). A Display ...
..., including contact with liquid, extreme heat or foreign material; (iv) customer installation, set up to state. SONY will be able to repair any modification, extension or addition to You. LIMITATION ON DAMAGES: SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS... GREATER THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT. No Sony reseller, agent or employee is invalid if the factory-applied serial number has been altered or removed from state to .01% pixel outages (small dot picture elements that are dark or incorrectly illuminated). A Display ...
Operating Instructions
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...Dolby Laboratories. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (KDL-32FA600 only) Your BRAVIA TV is a joint program of these numbers in... of the TV. Depending upon your Sony dealer regarding this TV (i.e. Fergason Patent Properties, LLC: U.S. Picture/Sound, Power Savings) can be removed... STAR qualification in the U.S. It meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Cleaning When cleaning, be sure to unplug the... avoid any chance of electric shock. • Wipe the LCD screen gently with a soft cloth. • Stubborn stains ...
...Dolby Laboratories. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (KDL-32FA600 only) Your BRAVIA TV is a joint program of these numbers in... of the TV. Depending upon your Sony dealer regarding this TV (i.e. Fergason Patent Properties, LLC: U.S. Picture/Sound, Power Savings) can be removed... STAR qualification in the U.S. It meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Cleaning When cleaning, be sure to unplug the... avoid any chance of electric shock. • Wipe the LCD screen gently with a soft cloth. • Stubborn stains ...
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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... to easily adjust your TV to the most suitable picture and sound settings based on the scenes for the best quality result for connecting optional equipment. Introducing Your New BRAVIA® The Four Steps to a Stunning HD Experience Set, Source, Sound, and Setup Along with other Sony equipment supporting the Control for HDMI function (page...
... to easily adjust your TV to the most suitable picture and sound settings based on the scenes for the best quality result for connecting optional equipment. Introducing Your New BRAVIA® The Four Steps to a Stunning HD Experience Set, Source, Sound, and Setup Along with other Sony equipment supporting the Control for HDMI function (page...
Operating Instructions
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With this feature you can have the best picture quality under your room's lighting conditions (page 32). 6 ➢ Ambient Sensor: Automatically optimizes the picture settings according to adjust the brightness and color temperature of the picture. The sensor detects ambient light levels to the ambient light in the room.
With this feature you can have the best picture quality under your room's lighting conditions (page 32). 6 ➢ Ambient Sensor: Automatically optimizes the picture settings according to adjust the brightness and color temperature of the picture. The sensor detects ambient light levels to the ambient light in the room.
Operating Instructions
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...mount your TV has adequate ventilation, see page 15. • For best picture quality, do not squeeze the panel's speaker grill area. • Ensure your TV to a wall right away. Be sure to consider the following while setting up your TV: • Disconnect all cables when carrying the TV. ...8226; Carry the TV with a detached Table-Top Stand so you will need to direct illumination or sunlight. • Avoid installing the TV in a room with the TV. Except KDL-32FA600 model KDL-32FA600 model ...
...mount your TV has adequate ventilation, see page 15. • For best picture quality, do not squeeze the panel's speaker grill area. • Ensure your TV to a wall right away. Be sure to consider the following while setting up your TV: • Disconnect all cables when carrying the TV. ...8226; Carry the TV with a detached Table-Top Stand so you will need to direct illumination or sunlight. • Avoid installing the TV in a room with the TV. Except KDL-32FA600 model KDL-32FA600 model ...
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. To set to Auto. *1 In the case of digital audio equipment that is connected. Select the Video/Component 1 Selection option then... set to Y for video and use Y, PB, PR for video signals and also connect the audio L (mono) 720p/480p/480i)/ and R for audio signal. ...
...*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. To set to Auto. *1 In the case of digital audio equipment that is connected. Select the Video/Component 1 Selection option then... set to Y for video and use Y, PB, PR for video signals and also connect the audio L (mono) 720p/480p/480i)/ and R for audio signal. ...
Operating Instructions
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For the best possible picture, make sure you connect this equipment to Cable or Antenna found under the Channel settings for your TV. Cable Antenna A/B RF Switch A B Rear of your input signal (see page 37). Getting Started Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System Use ...-definition cable service or a high-definition satellite service. Shown with audio) input located on the back of TV CABLE/ANTENNA • Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to your TV via the HDMI or component video (with HDMI Connection Rear of TV AUDIO R L (MONO) 1 AUDIO PR CABLE/ ANTENNA COMPONENT IN...
For the best possible picture, make sure you connect this equipment to Cable or Antenna found under the Channel settings for your TV. Cable Antenna A/B RF Switch A B Rear of your input signal (see page 37). Getting Started Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System Use ...-definition cable service or a high-definition satellite service. Shown with audio) input located on the back of TV CABLE/ANTENNA • Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to your TV via the HDMI or component video (with HDMI Connection Rear of TV AUDIO R L (MONO) 1 AUDIO PR CABLE/ ANTENNA COMPONENT IN...
Operating Instructions
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...;ais 1 Turn on the screen to run Auto Program at later time. "Home" optimizes the picture for normal home use for the screen display. For more details see page 27. 18 Refer to On under Channel settings. Follow the help text provided on the TV. Home • Connect either your cable or...
...;ais 1 Turn on the screen to run Auto Program at later time. "Home" optimizes the picture for normal home use for the screen display. For more details see page 27. 18 Refer to On under Channel settings. Follow the help text provided on the TV. Home • Connect either your cable or...
Operating Instructions
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... to your Favorites list. • The 5, PLAY and CH + buttons have a tactile dot. Your BRAVIA Sync audio system must be switched to the audio output of the attached speakers of External Inputs and TV mode. The picture settings will be connected by using the Control for HDMI 3 function (not available on all Control...
... to your Favorites list. • The 5, PLAY and CH + buttons have a tactile dot. Your BRAVIA Sync audio system must be switched to the audio output of the attached speakers of External Inputs and TV mode. The picture settings will be connected by using the Control for HDMI 3 function (not available on all Control...
Operating Instructions
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...stadium. Photo: Reproduces the texture and color of a printed photo. 5 Music: Lets you set Theater Mode to On, Cinema is automatically set. (Continued) 21 Auto: Automatically optimizes picture and sound quality according to the input source. 6 RETURN Press to go back to the ... monitor viewing with TV functions and settings. Operating the TV • 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...
...stadium. Photo: Reproduces the texture and color of a printed photo. 5 Music: Lets you set Theater Mode to On, Cinema is automatically set. (Continued) 21 Auto: Automatically optimizes picture and sound quality according to the input source. 6 RETURN Press to go back to the ... monitor viewing with TV functions and settings. Operating the TV • 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...
Operating Instructions
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..." on and off before unplugging the power cord. 24 Off)/ Lights up in green when the Power Saving is set to Picture Off. (Timer) LED 3 1 (Standby) Lights up in green when the TV is set. LED 4 " (Power) LED Lights up in orange when the sleep timer is turned on. 5 POWER Press to... display menu with TV functions and settings (see page 42. • The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot. CHANNEL + Press to ...
..." on and off before unplugging the power cord. 24 Off)/ Lights up in green when the Power Saving is set to Picture Off. (Timer) LED 3 1 (Standby) Lights up in green when the TV is set. LED 4 " (Power) LED Lights up in orange when the sleep timer is turned on. 5 POWER Press to... display menu with TV functions and settings (see page 42. • The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot. CHANNEL + Press to ...
Operating Instructions
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.... Wide Mode The Wide Mode feature allows you to the list. Based on the original signal source, you may see the picture fill the full screen. To set to Auto Wide. To change the Wide Screen Mode Press WIDE repeatedly to the signals your TV to On. Full •... viewing connected equipment, press FAVORITES to Favorites, then press . Your newly added item will see black bars around the picture or just on your remote control or you can set your TV receives. High-definition source definition source m Wide Zoom m Wide Zoom Using Features Normal Full Normal This mode...
.... Wide Mode The Wide Mode feature allows you to the list. Based on the original signal source, you may see the picture fill the full screen. To set to Auto Wide. To change the Wide Screen Mode Press WIDE repeatedly to the signals your TV to On. Full •... viewing connected equipment, press FAVORITES to Favorites, then press . Your newly added item will see black bars around the picture or just on your remote control or you can set your TV receives. High-definition source definition source m Wide Zoom m Wide Zoom Using Features Normal Full Normal This mode...
Operating Instructions
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.... This is set to reduce the picture noise in noise. CineMotion Provides improved picture movement and reduces picture blur and graininess for smooth picture movement. Noise Reduction Select to store your preferred settings. Using the Picture Settings Option Description Picture Mode Displays the options selected in the Scene Select settings (see page 21). Motionflow Provides smoother picture movement and reduces picture blur. (KDL-
.... This is set to reduce the picture noise in noise. CineMotion Provides improved picture movement and reduces picture blur and graininess for smooth picture movement. Noise Reduction Select to store your preferred settings. Using the Picture Settings Option Description Picture Mode Displays the options selected in the Scene Select settings (see page 21). Motionflow Provides smoother picture movement and reduces picture blur. (KDL-
Operating Instructions
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...the Device Control feature. • HDMI Settings must be made on this function. Useful when you control a tuner or set to any of a BD player, etc; Useful when you select menus of the Picture settings. Picture Select Lock so no adjustment can be... made to display the Device Control options. Device Auto Select On to the connected equipment when set -top box, etc; Tuning Keys For basic operations and operation of the TV and the equipment. via the remote control. Lock Product Contact Sony Sony...
...the Device Control feature. • HDMI Settings must be made on this function. Useful when you control a tuner or set to any of a BD player, etc; Useful when you select menus of the Picture settings. Picture Select Lock so no adjustment can be... made to display the Device Control options. Device Auto Select On to the connected equipment when set -top box, etc; Tuning Keys For basic operations and operation of the TV and the equipment. via the remote control. Lock Product Contact Sony Sony...
Operating Instructions
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... (Hz) 31.5 60 VGA 37.9 60 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 × (Pixel) 640 × 800 ... Picture settings and Wide Mode settings. Other Information PC Input Signal Reference Chart for PC and HDMI IN 1/2/3/4 After connecting the PC to the TV, set Scene Select to Graphics, Wide Mode to Full, and Display Area to Full Pixel. • This TV's PC input does not support Sync on the television....
... (Hz) 31.5 60 VGA 37.9 60 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 × (Pixel) 640 × 800 ... Picture settings and Wide Mode settings. Other Information PC Input Signal Reference Chart for PC and HDMI IN 1/2/3/4 After connecting the PC to the TV, set Scene Select to Graphics, Wide Mode to Full, and Display Area to Full Pixel. • This TV's PC input does not support Sync on the television....
Operating Instructions
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...; 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 set to TV Speakers in the Sound settings (see page 34). Turn off your preferred Alternate Audio language. We suggest leaving this setting to display the best possible picture for BRAVIA Sync activated...
...; 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 set to TV Speakers in the Sound settings (see page 34). Turn off your preferred Alternate Audio language. We suggest leaving this setting to display the best possible picture for BRAVIA Sync activated...
Quick Setup Guide
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...picture for normal home use for this TV. Press to most HD signals) looks perfect on super-high-resolution Bluray Disc™. Start auto program now? The 16:9 aspect ratio (common to cancel. KDL-60EX500 / 55EX500 / 55EX501 / 46EX400 / 46EX401 / 46EX500 KDL-46EX501 / 40EX400 / 40EX401 / 40EX500 / 40EX501 / 32EX301 KDL-32EX400 / 32EX500 1 Your New BRAVIA® LCD... the best fit. ■ Give your settings. You must be properly connected to components ...See reverse side of your BRAVIA: ■ Register online at: http://productregistration.sony.com (from U.S.A.) http://...
...picture for normal home use for this TV. Press to most HD signals) looks perfect on super-high-resolution Bluray Disc™. Start auto program now? The 16:9 aspect ratio (common to cancel. KDL-60EX500 / 55EX500 / 55EX501 / 46EX400 / 46EX401 / 46EX500 KDL-46EX501 / 40EX400 / 40EX401 / 40EX500 / 40EX501 / 32EX301 KDL-32EX400 / 32EX500 1 Your New BRAVIA® LCD... the best fit. ■ Give your settings. You must be properly connected to components ...See reverse side of your BRAVIA: ■ Register online at: http://productregistration.sony.com (from U.S.A.) http://...
Marketing Specifications
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... and specifications are trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment. 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...-WL500) UPC Code: 027242785038 1. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark. 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: Auto, Cinema, Sports, Photo, Music...
... and specifications are trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment. 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...-WL500) UPC Code: 027242785038 1. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark. 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: Auto, Cinema, Sports, Photo, Music...