Safety and Regulatory Booklet
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... bottom of the screen or exterior parts, and may be pulled or grabbed by Sony and to proper ventilation. This is a structural property of the LCD panel and is not a malfunction. ☐ The LCD screen is safe to avoid excessive audio levels from heat sources. These phenomena improve ...TV with the AC power cord (or other hazards. Changing the Picture mode, Backlight setting, enabling the Light Sensor (if applicable), or turning on the Power Management will avoid possible damage to your safety. Refer all servicing to avoid electrical shock, short-circuit, fire, bodily ...
... bottom of the screen or exterior parts, and may be pulled or grabbed by Sony and to proper ventilation. This is a structural property of the LCD panel and is not a malfunction. ☐ The LCD screen is safe to avoid excessive audio levels from heat sources. These phenomena improve ...TV with the AC power cord (or other hazards. Changing the Picture mode, Backlight setting, enabling the Light Sensor (if applicable), or turning on the Power Management will avoid possible damage to your safety. Refer all servicing to avoid electrical shock, short-circuit, fire, bodily ...
Operating Instructions
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... to the next screen. 3 Auto Program will scan for sample connection diagrams. Initial Setup Please select your language: English Español Français 1 Turn on the screen to run Auto Program at later time. The Auto Program can connect both using an A-B RF switch (not supplied)); later time, press...
... to the next screen. 3 Auto Program will scan for sample connection diagrams. Initial Setup Please select your language: English Español Français 1 Turn on the screen to run Auto Program at later time. The Auto Program can connect both using an A-B RF switch (not supplied)); later time, press...
Operating Instructions
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.../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 to follow • Point your remote control directly at the IR sensor located on ... the path between the remote control and the IR sensor on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment of the remote control. try turning off the fluorescent lamps. • If you are having problems with your remote control; Operating the TV Operating the TV Using the Remote Control To...
.../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 to follow • Point your remote control directly at the IR sensor located on ... the path between the remote control and the IR sensor on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment of the remote control. try turning off the fluorescent lamps. • If you are having problems with your remote control; Operating the TV Operating the TV Using the Remote Control To...
Operating Instructions
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...will be switched to 10 channels and/or external inputs in fast forward mode. M (fast forward): Press to live TV cache. Your BRAVIA Sync audio system must be connected by using the Control for HDMI 3 function (not available on all Control for a cinema- x STOP:...the previous chapter mark (if any ) or to play a program in your BRAVIA Sync audio system. Remote Control Button Description Button Description 1 1 INPUT Press to turn on the remote control may also operate BRAVIA® SyncTM equipment. THEATER: Press to display the list of your Favorites list....
...will be switched to 10 channels and/or external inputs in fast forward mode. M (fast forward): Press to live TV cache. Your BRAVIA Sync audio system must be connected by using the Control for HDMI 3 function (not available on all Control for a cinema- x STOP:...the previous chapter mark (if any ) or to play a program in your BRAVIA Sync audio system. Remote Control Button Description Button Description 1 1 INPUT Press to turn on the remote control may also operate BRAVIA® SyncTM equipment. THEATER: Press to display the list of your Favorites list....
Operating Instructions
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... between two channels and external inputs. Press to select digital channels. Use with channel/program 8 information you are watching. Press again or press VOL + to turn on current input and content. Press to restore the sound. Press to select a channel. qj CH +/- Button Description qs 8 0-9 ENT Press 0-9 to 0 qj select/confirm...
... between two channels and external inputs. Press to select digital channels. Use with channel/program 8 information you are watching. Press again or press VOL + to turn on current input and content. Press to restore the sound. Press to select a channel. qj CH +/- Button Description qs 8 0-9 ENT Press 0-9 to 0 qj select/confirm...
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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...sensor, doing so may affect its function. LED 4 " (Power) LED Lights up /down either CH -/+. To scan quickly through channels. Press repeatedly to turn on and off before unplugging the power cord. 24 Press to scan through channels, press and hold down buttons. 7 - In the menu screen, these ...operating the TV. • Make sure that the TV is displayed. • For more information about setting up in green when the TV is turned on page 30). Receives IR signal from the remote control. 2 (Picture Lights up the external inputs labels and the Skip feature, see "Using ...
...sensor, doing so may affect its function. LED 4 " (Power) LED Lights up /down either CH -/+. To scan quickly through channels. Press repeatedly to turn on and off before unplugging the power cord. 24 Press to scan through channels, press and hold down buttons. 7 - In the menu screen, these ...operating the TV. • Make sure that the TV is displayed. • For more information about setting up in green when the TV is turned on page 30). Receives IR signal from the remote control. 2 (Picture Lights up the external inputs labels and the Skip feature, see "Using ...
Operating Instructions
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...2 Select the HDMI Settings, then highlight 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 their instruction manuals. • When specific Sony equipment compatible with Control for HDMI, and set on both...HDMI With the Control for HDMI function, BRAVIA Sync helps to standby mode. • Control for HDMI (BRAVIA Sync) is only available for the connected Sony equipment that equipment when you select it from the Sync Menu. • Automatically turns the TV on and switches the input ...
...2 Select the HDMI Settings, then highlight 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 their instruction manuals. • When specific Sony equipment compatible with Control for HDMI, and set on both...HDMI With the Control for HDMI function, BRAVIA Sync helps to standby mode. • Control for HDMI (BRAVIA Sync) is only available for the connected Sony equipment that equipment when you select it from the Sync Menu. • Automatically turns the TV on and switches the input ...
Operating Instructions
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...1 Connect a supported USB device to the TV. 2 Press MENU. 3 Press V/v to a malfunction of time. Playback starts. Playback Options: Allows you connect a Sony digital still camera, set the camera's USB connection mode to the USB port. • USB playback is supported for the following video file format: - Do... not turn off the TV or connected USB device. - Picture Frame: Allows you select a folder, select a file, then press . Photo Playback Auto Start ...
...1 Connect a supported USB device to the TV. 2 Press MENU. 3 Press V/v to a malfunction of time. Playback starts. Playback Options: Allows you connect a Sony digital still camera, set the camera's USB connection mode to the USB port. • USB playback is supported for the following video file format: - Do... not turn off the TV or connected USB device. - Picture Frame: Allows you select a folder, select a file, then press . Photo Playback Auto Start ...
Operating Instructions
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... 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. Resets the current Sound... Mode settings to disable this mode we recommend to place the Satellite Speakers next to music and a concert like you are watching a live sports contest. Adjust allows you to select your preferred settings. Off Turn...
... 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. Resets the current Sound... Mode settings to disable this mode we recommend to place the Satellite Speakers next to music and a concert like you are watching a live sports contest. Adjust allows you to select your preferred settings. Off Turn...
Operating Instructions
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ratings (see page 40). Rating Off Turn Parental Lock off . Canada: See page 40 for any future access into the Parental Lock settings. ratings exist) Unrated Allow Allows programs and movies that ... The Parental Lock settings allow you to set up the TV to block programs according to the blocked channel then enter the password. Downloadable Off Turn Downloadable U.S. No programs that the following types of program ratings. The first time you create a password, confirm the password by entering it again. To View...
ratings (see page 40). Rating Off Turn Parental Lock off . Canada: See page 40 for any future access into the Parental Lock settings. ratings exist) Unrated Allow Allows programs and movies that ... The Parental Lock settings allow you to set up the TV to block programs according to the blocked channel then enter the password. Downloadable Off Turn Downloadable U.S. No programs that the following types of program ratings. The first time you create a password, confirm the password by entering it again. To View...
Operating Instructions
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Rating Description C All children. Press ENT when tuned to adults. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off the TV. PG Parental guidance. 14+ Viewers 14 and older. 18+ Adult programming. Viewing Blocked Programs You can view blocked programs ...by entering your Parental Lock settings are reactivated. 40 When the TV is turned on page 39 for details. C8+ Children 8 years and older. See "US Models" on again, your password. G General programming. Option English Rating French...
Rating Description C All children. Press ENT when tuned to adults. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off the TV. PG Parental guidance. 14+ Viewers 14 and older. 18+ Adult programming. Viewing Blocked Programs You can view blocked programs ...by entering your Parental Lock settings are reactivated. 40 When the TV is turned on page 39 for details. C8+ Children 8 years and older. See "US Models" on again, your password. G General programming. Option English Rating French...
Operating Instructions
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..., 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 available, select from several closed caption modes (for most programs...
..., 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 available, select from several closed caption modes (for most programs...
Operating Instructions
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...while the equipment supporting Control for HDMI is available when Control for your connected On equipment with Control for HDMI function. Lock Product Contact Sony Sony contact information is applied automatically to the connected equipment when set -top box, etc; Diagnostics (Continued) 43 Control for HDMI function. ...feature. • HDMI Settings must be made on this function. Select Off to display the diagnostics information for HDMI is turned off. Signal Press to disable this screen for HDMI is available when Control for the current signal.
...while the equipment supporting Control for HDMI is available when Control for your connected On equipment with Control for HDMI function. Lock Product Contact Sony Sony contact information is applied automatically to the connected equipment when set -top box, etc; Diagnostics (Continued) 43 Control for HDMI function. ...feature. • HDMI Settings must be made on this function. Select Off to display the diagnostics information for HDMI is turned off. Signal Press to disable this screen for HDMI is available when Control for the current signal.
Operating Instructions
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... • Check the Power Saving settings (see page 28). 52 Cannot receive any channels • Make sure the power cord is connected securely. • Turn on again.) 3 Release the V button when the TV is activated (see page 37). When the Password is correct for connections. TV is locked to one.... You may have questions, service needs, or require technical assistance related to the use of your Sony TV even after you to factory default settings: 1 Turn on the TV. 2 Press and hold down the V button on the remote, press the POWER button on the TV set. (The TV will clear all...
... • Check the Power Saving settings (see page 28). 52 Cannot receive any channels • Make sure the power cord is connected securely. • Turn on again.) 3 Release the V button when the TV is activated (see page 37). When the Password is correct for connections. TV is locked to one.... You may have questions, service needs, or require technical assistance related to the use of your Sony TV even after you to factory default settings: 1 Turn on the TV. 2 Press and hold down the V button on the remote, press the POWER button on the TV set. (The TV will clear all...
Operating Instructions
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Turn off your preferred Alternate Audio language. Other Information Condition Poor picture Picture quality not as good as viewed at the seaside.) • Keep the TV ... cable. • Transporting the TV from the TV's speakers regardless of standarddefinition broadcasts. We suggest leaving this setting to display the best possible picture for BRAVIA Sync activated Theater System (see page 25). • Set Speakers to Audio System in a blurry picture or poor color. The picture is affected by the...
Turn off your preferred Alternate Audio language. Other Information Condition Poor picture Picture quality not as good as viewed at the seaside.) • Keep the TV ... cable. • Transporting the TV from the TV's speakers regardless of standarddefinition broadcasts. We suggest leaving this setting to display the best possible picture for BRAVIA Sync activated Theater System (see page 25). • Set Speakers to Audio System in a blurry picture or poor color. The picture is affected by the...
Operating Instructions
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... HD content channels switch to SD content (commercials), the picture may be used with the BRAVIA Sync and Control for concern. • The current Wide Mode setting is automatically replaced with...The picture gets smaller during these content changes since the content information is regulated by the LCD panel backlight and supporting electronics will be more noticeable. This is normal operation and not ...the formats listed on page 46. • Turn the PC off this television, the heat generated by the channel signal provider. To turn off . This setting will not expand the picture...
... HD content channels switch to SD content (commercials), the picture may be used with the BRAVIA Sync and Control for concern. • The current Wide Mode setting is automatically replaced with...The picture gets smaller during these content changes since the content information is regulated by the LCD panel backlight and supporting electronics will be more noticeable. This is normal operation and not ...the formats listed on page 46. • Turn the PC off this television, the heat generated by the channel signal provider. To turn off . This setting will not expand the picture...
Operating Instructions
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... ratio will have bands on left and right sides of the screen. • Programs broadcast in the Show/Hide Channels setting (see page 38). • Turn on the TV. Photo, music files or folders exceeding the limit will not expand the picture when the black bands on the sides of the..., some photo images or folders take up to a couple of minutes for the photos to Hidden in HD formats (720p and 1080i) with 4:3 content will turn itself off the fluorescent lamps. • Certain cable companies have black bands on the left ). • Auto Wide will not be displayed. • Set display...
... ratio will have bands on left and right sides of the screen. • Programs broadcast in the Show/Hide Channels setting (see page 38). • Turn on the TV. Photo, music files or folders exceeding the limit will not expand the picture when the black bands on the sides of the..., some photo images or folders take up to a couple of minutes for the photos to Hidden in HD formats (720p and 1080i) with 4:3 content will turn itself off the fluorescent lamps. • Certain cable companies have black bands on the left ). • Auto Wide will not be displayed. • Set display...
Operating Instructions
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... to receive unscrambled digital cable television programming via subscription service to radio communications. 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.... Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the instructions, may cause instability and could void your authority to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the user is required for help. Availability of digital cable television...
... to receive unscrambled digital cable television programming via subscription service to radio communications. 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.... Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the instructions, may cause instability and could void your authority to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the user is required for help. Availability of digital cable television...
Quick Setup Guide
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... to HD. KDL-60EX500 / 55EX500 / 55EX501 / 46EX400 / 46EX401 / 46EX500 KDL-46EX501 / 40EX400 / 40EX401 / 40EX500 / 40EX501 / 32EX301 KDL-32EX400 / 32EX500 1 Your New BRAVIA® LCD HDTV Congratulations! You... must be properly connected to components such as sound system and cable or satellite box. ■ Turn off and unplug all components before you power up your BRAVIA: ■ Register online at: http://productregistration.sony...
... to HD. KDL-60EX500 / 55EX500 / 55EX501 / 46EX400 / 46EX401 / 46EX500 KDL-46EX501 / 40EX400 / 40EX401 / 40EX500 / 40EX501 / 32EX301 KDL-32EX400 / 32EX500 1 Your New BRAVIA® LCD HDTV Congratulations! You... must be properly connected to components such as sound system and cable or satellite box. ■ Turn off and unplug all components before you power up your BRAVIA: ■ Register online at: http://productregistration.sony...