Safety and Regulatory Booklet
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... installation guide supplied with furniture and TV sets. ☐ Do not install the TV on the LCD screen. Instale el aparato según las instrucciones del fabricante. 8) No lo instale cerca de...which can easily be rinsed thoroughly with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by Sony and to qualified service personnel. This does not indicate a failure. These phenomena improve as a ..., or has been dropped. Otherwise electric shock may result in a dark ambient without an input source or with your new TV. Safety check ☐ Upon completion of any heat sources...
... installation guide supplied with furniture and TV sets. ☐ Do not install the TV on the LCD screen. Instale el aparato según las instrucciones del fabricante. 8) No lo instale cerca de...which can easily be rinsed thoroughly with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by Sony and to qualified service personnel. This does not indicate a failure. These phenomena improve as a ..., or has been dropped. Otherwise electric shock may result in a dark ambient without an input source or with your new TV. Safety check ☐ Upon completion of any heat sources...
Operating Instructions
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...19 Remote Control Button Description 20 TV Controls and Indicators 24 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...Installing 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
...19 Remote Control Button Description 20 TV Controls and Indicators 24 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...Installing 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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...27). ➢ Auto Wide Mode: Set your TV to automatically adjust the screen based on the signal resolution (page 27). ➢ Input Selection: Allows you to easily switch between the connected equipment (page 28). ➢ Motionflow: Enhance the smooth picture movements to reduce the... (page 26). ➢ Favorites: Your favorite channels and inputs are watching (page 21). (Continued) 5 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 25). ➢...
...27). ➢ Auto Wide Mode: Set your TV to automatically adjust the screen based on the signal resolution (page 27). ➢ Input Selection: Allows you to easily switch between the connected equipment (page 28). ➢ Motionflow: Enhance the smooth picture movements to reduce the... (page 26). ➢ Favorites: Your favorite channels and inputs are watching (page 21). (Continued) 5 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 25). ➢...
Operating Instructions
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... under license from Dolby Laboratories. To set to Auto. *1 In the case of 32 and 40 inch models, the AC power cord is connected. Locating Inputs and Outputs Rear Panel 2 34 5 Side Panel 6 AC IN AUDIO R L (MONO) 1 AUDIO PR CABLE/ ANTENNA COMPONENT IN (1080p/1080i/ 720p/480p/...Description 1 AC IN Connect the supplied power cord to AC IN and the nearest wall outlet. 2 DIGITAL AUDIO Connects to the optical audio input of digital audio equipment that connects to your Cable or VHF/UHF antenna. 4 COMPONENT Component video provides better picture quality than the composite video.
... under license from Dolby Laboratories. To set to Auto. *1 In the case of 32 and 40 inch models, the AC power cord is connected. Locating Inputs and Outputs Rear Panel 2 34 5 Side Panel 6 AC IN AUDIO R L (MONO) 1 AUDIO PR CABLE/ ANTENNA COMPONENT IN (1080p/1080i/ 720p/480p/...Description 1 AC IN Connect the supplied power cord to AC IN and the nearest wall outlet. 2 DIGITAL AUDIO Connects to the optical audio input of digital audio equipment that connects to your Cable or VHF/UHF antenna. 4 COMPONENT Component video provides better picture quality than the composite video.
Operating Instructions
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... You can be necessary to use these outputs to listen to your TV's audio through your stereo system. 8 SPEAKERS SUBWOOFER (8Ω) SATELLITE (8Ω)R/L (KDL-32FA600 only) Connects the Subwoofer and the Satellite Speakers (supplied with HDMI connection. 9 Getting Started Item Description 6 PC IN (RGB/AUDIO) Connects to other... an HDMI cable that can use an adapter (not supplied). See page 13 for the signals that bears the HDMI logo. See "PC Input Signal Reference Chart" on page 46 for information on how to this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as a set-...
... You can be necessary to use these outputs to listen to your TV's audio through your stereo system. 8 SPEAKERS SUBWOOFER (8Ω) SATELLITE (8Ω)R/L (KDL-32FA600 only) Connects the Subwoofer and the Satellite Speakers (supplied with HDMI connection. 9 Getting Started Item Description 6 PC IN (RGB/AUDIO) Connects to other... an HDMI cable that can use an adapter (not supplied). See page 13 for the signals that bears the HDMI logo. See "PC Input Signal Reference Chart" on page 46 for information on how to this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as a set-...
Operating Instructions
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... recommended that you connect the CABLE/ANTENNA input using a 75-ohm coaxial cable to the supplied Quick Setup Guide for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC). Adjusting the viewing angle of the TV For KDL-55EX500/KDL-46EX500/KDL-40EX500/KDL-32EX500/KDL-55EX501/KDL-46EX501/ KDL-40EX501 This TV can be affected by...
... recommended that you connect the CABLE/ANTENNA input using a 75-ohm coaxial cable to the supplied Quick Setup Guide for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC). Adjusting the viewing angle of the TV For KDL-55EX500/KDL-46EX500/KDL-40EX500/KDL-32EX500/KDL-55EX501/KDL-46EX501/ KDL-40EX501 This TV can be affected by...
Operating Instructions
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... and VHF/UHF Antenna System Use an optional A-B RF switch (not supplied) to a high-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... input signal (see page 37). HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to switch between the cable and over-...
... and VHF/UHF Antenna System Use an optional A-B RF switch (not supplied) to a high-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... input signal (see page 37). HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to switch between the cable and over-...
Operating Instructions
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... (supplied) for sample connection diagrams. Initial Setup Please select your preferred aspect ratio for the screen display. button: Allows you to the TV's CABLE/ANTENNA input. Press WIDE to select Wide Mode, or press MENU and select Settings, and then set Auto Wide to navigate through the Initial Setup. Confirm V/v/B/b buttons...
... (supplied) for sample connection diagrams. Initial Setup Please select your preferred aspect ratio for the screen display. button: Allows you to the TV's CABLE/ANTENNA input. Press WIDE to select Wide Mode, or press MENU and select Settings, and then set Auto Wide to navigate through the Initial Setup. Confirm V/v/B/b buttons...
Operating Instructions
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...select connected HDMI equipment from the beginning of the live TV when playing back a recorded program. 3 CC Press to cycle through the inputs. 2 See page 28. 2 BRAVIA These buttons are used to control the equipment Sync connected to the TV by an HDMI connection to your TV (see page 25 for... Theater Mode. PREV: Press to replay the current program from the previous chapter mark (if any ) or to 10 channels and/or external inputs in your BRAVIA Sync audio system. You can store up to live TV cache. The picture settings will be connected by using the Control for HDMI 3 function...
...select connected HDMI equipment from the beginning of the live TV when playing back a recorded program. 3 CC Press to cycle through the inputs. 2 See page 28. 2 BRAVIA These buttons are used to control the equipment Sync connected to the TV by an HDMI connection to your TV (see page 25 for... Theater Mode. PREV: Press to replay the current program from the previous chapter mark (if any ) or to 10 channels and/or external inputs in your BRAVIA Sync audio system. You can store up to live TV cache. The picture settings will be connected by using the Control for HDMI 3 function...
Operating Instructions
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General: No optimized picture and sound quality for any scene. Auto: Automatically optimizes picture and sound quality according to the input source. 6 RETURN Press to go back to the previous screen or exit from the screen when displaying menu items and settings. 7 MENU Press to On, ...
General: No optimized picture and sound quality for any scene. Auto: Automatically optimizes picture and sound quality according to the input source. 6 RETURN Press to go back to the previous screen or exit from the screen when displaying menu items and settings. 7 MENU Press to On, ...
Operating Instructions
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...mute the sound. qf qa MUTING qg qh qs POWER "/1 Press to adjust the volume. qd WIDE Press repeatedly to turn on current input and content. The TOOLS menu items vary based on and off the TV. Press to cycle through the available Wide Mode settings. Press ... again to exit. 9 qg V/v/B/b Press V/v/B/b to display a list of convenient functions and menu shortcuts. The TV alternates between two channels and external inputs. See page 27. qa qk qh TOOLS Press to move focus/highlight. Use with channel/program 8 information you are watching. To scan quickly through ...
...mute the sound. qf qa MUTING qg qh qs POWER "/1 Press to adjust the volume. qd WIDE Press repeatedly to turn on current input and content. The TOOLS menu items vary based on and off the TV. Press to cycle through the available Wide Mode settings. Press ... again to exit. 9 qg V/v/B/b Press V/v/B/b to display a list of convenient functions and menu shortcuts. The TV alternates between two channels and external inputs. See page 27. qa qk qh TOOLS Press to move focus/highlight. Use with channel/program 8 information you are watching. To scan quickly through ...
Operating Instructions
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... and the Skip feature, see "Using the Menus" on and off before unplugging the power cord. 24 Use it as left/right buttons. 8 INPUT 9 MENU 0 Speaker Press to Picture Off. (Timer) LED 3 1 (Standby) Lights up in standby mode. Receives IR signal from the remote control. 2 (... the TV is displayed. • For more information about setting up in green when the Power Saving is set to display the list of external inputs menu is completely switched off the TV. 6 - Press repeatedly to toggle through channels, press and hold down buttons. 7 - TV Controls and Indicators POWER ...
... and the Skip feature, see "Using the Menus" on and off before unplugging the power cord. 24 Use it as left/right buttons. 8 INPUT 9 MENU 0 Speaker Press to Picture Off. (Timer) LED 3 1 (Standby) Lights up in standby mode. Receives IR signal from the remote control. 2 (... the TV is displayed. • For more information about setting up in green when the Power Saving is set to display the list of external inputs menu is completely switched off the TV. 6 - Press repeatedly to toggle through channels, press and hold down buttons. 7 - TV Controls and Indicators POWER ...
Operating Instructions
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... AV amplifier on and switches the sound output from the Sync Menu. • Automatically turns the TV on and switches the input to the connected equipment when the equipment starts to play. • Automatically turns the connected equipment off when you have previously used...TV's remote control. For settings on the connected equipment, refer to their instruction manuals. • When specific Sony equipment compatible with Control for HDMI (BRAVIA Sync) is connected, BRAVIA sync is turned on. • Automatically turns the connected AV amplifier off when you switch the TV to ...
... AV amplifier on and switches the sound output from the Sync Menu. • Automatically turns the TV on and switches the input to the connected equipment when the equipment starts to play. • Automatically turns the connected equipment off when you have previously used...TV's remote control. For settings on the connected equipment, refer to their instruction manuals. • When specific Sony equipment compatible with Control for HDMI (BRAVIA Sync) is connected, BRAVIA sync is turned on. • Automatically turns the connected AV amplifier off when you switch the TV to ...
Operating Instructions
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...window will appear. Using PIP Feature PIP (picture in picture) displays a picture from a connected PC in full screen, and a TV program or other external input (see below "To Enter PIP" table) in an inset window. (Closed Captions (CC) is not available with PIP mode.) Main Window (PC) Sub ...Window (Location of the sub window by pressing V/v/B/b.) To Enter PIP PIP Supported Inputs In main window In sub window PC TV channel (CABLE/ANTENNA), VIDEO IN 1/2, HDMI IN 1/2/3/4 (video timing) HDMI IN 1/2/3/4 (PC timing) TV channel...
...window will appear. Using PIP Feature PIP (picture in picture) displays a picture from a connected PC in full screen, and a TV program or other external input (see below "To Enter PIP" table) in an inset window. (Closed Captions (CC) is not available with PIP mode.) Main Window (PC) Sub ...Window (Location of the sub window by pressing V/v/B/b.) To Enter PIP PIP Supported Inputs In main window In sub window PC TV channel (CABLE/ANTENNA), VIDEO IN 1/2, HDMI IN 1/2/3/4 (video timing) HDMI IN 1/2/3/4 (PC timing) TV channel...
Operating Instructions
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... you continue to add items beyond the 10th item, the item listed at the top of your TV receives. Favorites Your favorite channels and external inputs can set your TV to Auto Wide. Favorites Add to Favorites Cable 4.61 Antenna 12 Component 3 Antenna 24.6 Cable 34 Cable 36.1 HDMI 1 HDMI 3 Antenna...
... you continue to add items beyond the 10th item, the item listed at the top of your TV receives. Favorites Your favorite channels and external inputs can set your TV to Auto Wide. Favorites Add to Favorites Cable 4.61 Antenna 12 Component 3 Antenna 24.6 Cable 34 Cable 36.1 HDMI 1 HDMI 3 Antenna...
Operating Instructions
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...you can label it as Skip. Full 2 • Use the Auto Adjustment to assign a label; When a PC is connected to cycle through the external inputs to the TV. Screen PC PC Settings Wide Mode Auto Adjustment Phase Pitch Horizontal Center Vertical Center Normal 0 0 0 0 Set To change the PC Screen..., your video signal for the PC settings. The inputs list consists of the picture when the TV receives an input signal from the connected PC. 28 Select the Label Video Inputs option. The Skip labeled input is grayed out in the PC input mode. Wide Mode with PC Wide Mode is also...
...you can label it as Skip. Full 2 • Use the Auto Adjustment to assign a label; When a PC is connected to cycle through the external inputs to the TV. Screen PC PC Settings Wide Mode Auto Adjustment Phase Pitch Horizontal Center Vertical Center Normal 0 0 0 0 Set To change the PC Screen..., your video signal for the PC settings. The inputs list consists of the picture when the TV receives an input signal from the connected PC. 28 Select the Label Video Inputs option. The Skip labeled input is grayed out in the PC input mode. Wide Mode with PC Wide Mode is also...
Operating Instructions
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...your sound settings to exit. You can also change the settings to output the sound to your favorite channels and inputs and select the signal type, as well as autoprogram channels. Channel: navigate your connected audio equipment. You can...the images you see and the labels assigned to power consumption. The options you can also block channels and inputs. Using the Menus The MENU button allows you to customize your TV settings. You can also customize the channels..., Music, and Video icons organize your photo, music, and video files from Sony USB connected equipment.
...your sound settings to exit. You can also change the settings to output the sound to your favorite channels and inputs and select the signal type, as well as autoprogram channels. Channel: navigate your connected audio equipment. You can...the images you see and the labels assigned to power consumption. The options you can also block channels and inputs. Using the Menus The MENU button allows you to customize your TV settings. You can also customize the channels..., Music, and Video icons organize your photo, music, and video files from Sony USB connected equipment.
Operating Instructions
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...increase or decrease higher-pitched sounds. On/Off Select On to optimize the sound quality to enjoy the effects of the current input relative to emphasize left or right speaker balance. Music/Off Provides surround effects that make you feel like sound. Sports/Off ...Using 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. Sound Mode includes options best suited for video...
...increase or decrease higher-pitched sounds. On/Off Select On to optimize the sound quality to enjoy the effects of the current input relative to emphasize left or right speaker balance. Music/Off Provides surround effects that make you feel like sound. Sports/Off ...Using 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. Sound Mode includes options best suited for video...
Operating Instructions
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... the original source is set to Off. 4:3 Default Wide Zoom Enlarges the 4:3 picture to fill the 16:9 screen, displaying as channels and inputs are disturbing to display 4:3 picture in their original size when parts of the picture are outside the visible display area. Normal Select to you ...picture in their recommended size. -1 Enlarges the picture so that fills the wide screen. Auto Wide On Select On to automatically change channels (or inputs), Wide Mode is set to Off. (Continued) 35 To retain the current Wide Mode setting as much of the picture up and down. (...
... the original source is set to Off. 4:3 Default Wide Zoom Enlarges the 4:3 picture to fill the 16:9 screen, displaying as channels and inputs are disturbing to display 4:3 picture in their original size when parts of the picture are outside the visible display area. Normal Select to you ...picture in their recommended size. -1 Enlarges the picture so that fills the wide screen. Auto Wide On Select On to automatically change channels (or inputs), Wide Mode is set to Off. (Continued) 35 To retain the current Wide Mode setting as much of the picture up and down. (...
Operating Instructions
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...Allows you to move the position of the Adjustment picture when the TV receives an input signal from TOOLS button (see page 46. • Auto Adjustment, Phase and Pitch are not available with certain input signals. Auto Select to automatically adjust the display position and phase of the picture ...to fill the display area, keeping its original aspect ratio. Note that Auto Adjustment may not work well with PC signal connected to HDMI input. 36 Horizontal Allows you to move the position of the Screen settings. You can also select the PIP feature which allows you to view...
...Allows you to move the position of the Adjustment picture when the TV receives an input signal from TOOLS button (see page 46. • Auto Adjustment, Phase and Pitch are not available with certain input signals. Auto Select to automatically adjust the display position and phase of the picture ...to fill the display area, keeping its original aspect ratio. Note that Auto Adjustment may not work well with PC signal connected to HDMI input. 36 Horizontal Allows you to move the position of the Screen settings. You can also select the PIP feature which allows you to view...
