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...Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area 15 Securing the TV 16 Running Initial Setup 18 Operating the TV Using the Remote Control 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 ...-Mount Bracket 47 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...
...Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area 15 Securing the TV 16 Running Initial Setup 18 Operating the TV Using the Remote Control 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 ...-Mount Bracket 47 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...
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...the stunning detail of the signal it receives. Operating Instructions Provides the most out of your BRAVIA TV is only as good as the quality of your TV. Your BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD programming from: • Over-the-air broadcasting via HD... BRAVIA TV, you need access to HD programming. Quick Setup Guide Provides TV setup information with sample connection diagrams. Experiencing Stunning HD with Your BRAVIA The quality of BRAVIA® Thank you for information on your TV. Read this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. Introducing Your New BRAVIA®...
...the stunning detail of the signal it receives. Operating Instructions Provides the most out of your BRAVIA TV is only as good as the quality of your TV. Your BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD programming from: • Over-the-air broadcasting via HD... BRAVIA TV, you need access to HD programming. Quick Setup Guide Provides TV setup information with sample connection diagrams. Experiencing Stunning HD with Your BRAVIA The quality of BRAVIA® Thank you for information on your TV. Read this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. Introducing Your New BRAVIA®...
Operating Instructions
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...can enjoy crisp, clear images, smooth movement, and high-impact visuals from Sony USB equipment (page 29). ➢ PIP (Picture in picture quality. TV Feature Highlights Your BRAVIA comes with other Sony equipment supporting the Control for models: EX500 and EX501.) ➢ Scene Select...connecting optional equipment. Introducing Your New BRAVIA® The Four Steps to a Stunning HD Experience Set, Source, Sound, and Setup Along with your BRAVIA TV to communicate with many convenient features, such as: ➢ BRAVIA® SyncTM: Allows your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD ...
...can enjoy crisp, clear images, smooth movement, and high-impact visuals from Sony USB equipment (page 29). ➢ PIP (Picture in picture quality. TV Feature Highlights Your BRAVIA comes with other Sony equipment supporting the Control for models: EX500 and EX501.) ➢ Scene Select...connecting optional equipment. Introducing Your New BRAVIA® The Four Steps to a Stunning HD Experience Set, Source, Sound, and Setup Along with your BRAVIA TV to communicate with many convenient features, such as: ➢ BRAVIA® SyncTM: Allows your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD ...
Operating Instructions
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... COMPONENT 1 is required for audio signal. Select the Video/Component 1 Selection option then set to auto detection, press MENU, select Settings, and then select the Setup settings. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 8 To set to Auto. *1 In the case of 32 and 40 inch models, the...
... COMPONENT 1 is required for audio signal. Select the Video/Component 1 Selection option then set to auto detection, press MENU, select Settings, and then select the Setup settings. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 8 To set to Auto. *1 In the case of 32 and 40 inch models, the...
Operating Instructions
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...HD15-HD15 cable. Can also be necessary to adjust the TV settings or 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 For some Apple Macintosh computers, it may need to ...use these outputs to listen to setup your analog audio equipment. qa VIDEO IN 2 VIDEO/L (MONO)AUDIO-R Connects to access photo, music, and video files. Equipment using a...
...HD15-HD15 cable. Can also be necessary to adjust the TV settings or 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 For some Apple Macintosh computers, it may need to ...use these outputs to listen to setup your analog audio equipment. qa VIDEO IN 2 VIDEO/L (MONO)AUDIO-R Connects to access photo, music, and video files. Equipment using a...
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This TV is strongly 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). A 300-ohm twin lead cable can easily be adjusted ...UHF (or VHF only) 75-ohm coaxial cable Rear of TV CABLE/ANTENNA • It is capable of the TV For KDL-55EX500/KDL-46EX500/KDL-40EX500/KDL-32EX500/KDL-55EX501/KDL-46EX501/ KDL-40EX501 This TV can be affected by radio frequency interference, resulting in your area) along with standard-definition analog programming. Adjusting ...
This TV is strongly 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). A 300-ohm twin lead cable can easily be adjusted ...UHF (or VHF only) 75-ohm coaxial cable Rear of TV CABLE/ANTENNA • It is capable of the TV For KDL-55EX500/KDL-46EX500/KDL-40EX500/KDL-32EX500/KDL-55EX501/KDL-46EX501/ KDL-40EX501 This TV can be affected by radio frequency interference, resulting in your area) along with standard-definition analog programming. Adjusting ...
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... HD15-HD15 cable connection as shown below. This TV can also be connected to a PC with a DVI or HDMI output. (Refer to the separate Quick Setup Guide.) HD15-HD15 cable (analog RGB) Audio cable (stereo mini plugs) Rear of TV AUDIO R L (MONO) 1 AUDIO PR CABLE/ ANTENNA COMPONENT IN (1080p/1080i/ 720p...
... HD15-HD15 cable connection as shown below. This TV can also be connected to a PC with a DVI or HDMI output. (Refer to the separate Quick Setup Guide.) HD15-HD15 cable (analog RGB) Audio cable (stereo mini plugs) Rear of TV AUDIO R L (MONO) 1 AUDIO PR CABLE/ ANTENNA COMPONENT IN (1080p/1080i/ 720p...
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... Home equipment (A/V Receiver/ Theater HomeTheater) Blu-ray DVD Disc Player/ player "PS3" Digital satellite receiver Digital Audio cable box system • Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting other equipment to your TV. 14
... Home equipment (A/V Receiver/ Theater HomeTheater) Blu-ray DVD Disc Player/ player "PS3" Digital satellite receiver Digital Audio cable box system • Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting other equipment to your TV. 14
Operating Instructions
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...A-B RF switch (not supplied)); To run the Auto Program. • When prompted to stop or cancel the Auto Program. The Initial Setup screen will appear. 2 Use the remote control buttons described below to navigate and highlight options where applicable. "Home" optimizes the picture for ...Program will scan for store display. button: Allows you to select the highlighted option and advance to On under Channel settings. Running Initial Setup During initial setup, you will perform the following: • Set the language for the On Screen Display (OSD) text • Choose your viewing ...
...A-B RF switch (not supplied)); To run the Auto Program. • When prompted to stop or cancel the Auto Program. The Initial Setup screen will appear. 2 Use the remote control buttons described below to navigate and highlight options where applicable. "Home" optimizes the picture for ...Program will scan for store display. button: Allows you to select the highlighted option and advance to On under Channel settings. Running Initial Setup During initial setup, you will perform the following: • Set the language for the On Screen Display (OSD) text • Choose your viewing ...
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...8226; Adjusts the volume (VOL +/-) and mutes the sound (MUTING) of your connected equipment. 1 Press MENU and select Settings, then select the Setup settings. 2 Select the HDMI Settings, then highlight Control for HDMI, and set on both the TV and connected equipment. This function is only ...when you switch the TV to standby mode. • Control for HDMI (BRAVIA Sync) is only available for the connected Sony equipment that equipment when you select it from HDMI Device Selection. Controlling BRAVIA Sync-Compatible Equipment To control the equipment by turning the AV amplifier on when...
...8226; Adjusts the volume (VOL +/-) and mutes the sound (MUTING) of your connected equipment. 1 Press MENU and select Settings, then select the Setup settings. 2 Select the HDMI Settings, then highlight Control for HDMI, and set on both the TV and connected equipment. This function is only ...when you switch the TV to standby mode. • Control for HDMI (BRAVIA Sync) is only available for the connected Sony equipment that equipment when you select it from HDMI Device Selection. Controlling BRAVIA Sync-Compatible Equipment To control the equipment by turning the AV amplifier on when...
Operating Instructions
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... picture when the TV receives an input signal from the connected PC. 28 To Label an Input 1 Press MENU and select Settings, then select the Setup settings. Press V/v to highlight the video input (HDMI 1-4, Video 1-2, Component 1-2, PC) to which you can change the Wide Screen Mode for PC Timing Press WIDE...
... picture when the TV receives an input signal from the connected PC. 28 To Label an Input 1 Press MENU and select Settings, then select the Setup settings. Press V/v to highlight the video input (HDMI 1-4, Video 1-2, Component 1-2, PC) to which you can change the Wide Screen Mode for PC Timing Press WIDE...
Operating Instructions
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... to suit your audio preference. Picture: adjust the picture on your viewing preference. Channel: navigate your photo, music, and video files from Sony USB connected equipment. Refer to fit your TV to the feature section for more information on the menu or adjust the settings. 3 Press... channels you see on rating levels. Parental Lock: set the password and limit access to your TV settings. You can select may vary. Setup: modify and customize a variety of TV settings and USB media files. Sound: customize your sound settings to customize your connected audio equipment....
... to suit your audio preference. Picture: adjust the picture on your viewing preference. Channel: navigate your photo, music, and video files from Sony USB connected equipment. Refer to fit your TV to the feature section for more information on the menu or adjust the settings. 3 Press... channels you see on rating levels. Parental Lock: set the password and limit access to your TV settings. You can select may vary. Setup: modify and customize a variety of TV settings and USB media files. Sound: customize your sound settings to customize your connected audio equipment....
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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. Standard Standard sound optimized for video .... Virtual Creates a virtual surround sound, using the 2ch speaker. Allows you to the TV (see more details in Quick Setup Guide). Music For steady music signals; Used to emphasize left or right speaker balance. Select Reset to reset the Equalizer settings...
...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. Standard Standard sound optimized for video .... Virtual Creates a virtual surround sound, using the 2ch speaker. Allows you to the TV (see more details in Quick Setup Guide). Music For steady music signals; Used to emphasize left or right speaker balance. Select Reset to reset the Equalizer settings...
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... when the TV is turned on . Digital CC When the digital closed caption service is turned off. The Custom option is available on . 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...
... when the TV is turned on . Digital CC When the digital closed caption service is turned off. The Custom option is available on . 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...
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Option Initial Setup Description If you missed the Initial Setup when you first connected the TV or if you run the Initial Setup. 44 Some settings such as Picture, Sound, and Parental Lock will be affected by this Initial Setup. If you wish to return your TV to factory settings, please see the Troubleshooting section on the screen. Follow the instructions on page 55. • Favorite channel list will not be cleared each time you want to scan all receivable channels, select Initial Setup.
Option Initial Setup Description If you missed the Initial Setup when you first connected the TV or if you run the Initial Setup. 44 Some settings such as Picture, Sound, and Parental Lock will be affected by this Initial Setup. If you wish to return your TV to factory settings, please see the Troubleshooting section on the screen. Follow the instructions on page 55. • Favorite channel list will not be cleared each time you want to scan all receivable channels, select Initial Setup.
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... and allows you read this operating instructions manual, contact the following: For US Support: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport or call 1-800-222-SONY (7669) For Canadian Support: http://www.sony.ca/support or call 1-877-899-SONY (7669) Things to Antenna. TV is locked to one channel • Perform Auto Program to... 18 and 37). If you have accidentally pressed the MUTING button on . When the Password is set . (The TV will clear all of your Sony TV even after you to Cable (see page 37). To receive or select UHF channels over an antenna, make sure that are related to the...
... and allows you read this operating instructions manual, contact the following: For US Support: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport or call 1-800-222-SONY (7669) For Canadian Support: http://www.sony.ca/support or call 1-877-899-SONY (7669) Things to Antenna. TV is locked to one channel • Perform Auto Program to... 18 and 37). If you have accidentally pressed the MUTING button on . When the Password is set . (The TV will clear all of your Sony TV even after you to Cable (see page 37). To receive or select UHF channels over an antenna, make sure that are related to the...
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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 the antenna ...
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 the antenna ...
Operating Instructions
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... are subject to all models individual models Optional accessories 60EX500 55EX500 55EX501 46EX500 46EX501 40EX500 40EX501 32EX500 Remote control RM-YD034 (1)/Size AAA batteries (2)/Operating Instructions (1)/Quick Setup Guide (1)/Warranty Card (1)/Safety and Regulatory Booklet (1)/Software License (1)/Stand installation guide (1 except KDL-60EX500) AC power cord (1) Table-Top Stand (1 set)/AC power cord...
... are subject to all models individual models Optional accessories 60EX500 55EX500 55EX501 46EX500 46EX501 40EX500 40EX501 32EX500 Remote control RM-YD034 (1)/Size AAA batteries (2)/Operating Instructions (1)/Quick Setup Guide (1)/Warranty Card (1)/Safety and Regulatory Booklet (1)/Software License (1)/Stand installation guide (1 except KDL-60EX500) AC power cord (1) Table-Top Stand (1 set)/AC power cord...
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... 37 AUDIO OUT jack, described 9 Auto Adjustment 36 Auto Program 18, 37 Auto Shut Off 45 Auto Wide 35 B Backlight 31 Balance 33 Bass 33 BRAVIA Sync buttons 20 Brightness 31 C CABLE/ANTENNA input, described 8 CC button 20 CH +/- button 22, 24 Change Password 38 Channel Block 38 CineMotion 31 Closed... H HDMI IN jack, described 9 HDMI Settings 43 Horizontal Center 35, 36 Hue 31 I Idle TV Standby 45 Info Banner 42 Infrared Receiver (IR) 24 Initial Setup 44 INPUT button 20, 24 Installing the TV on a wall 47 J JUMP button 22 L Label Channels 37 Label Video Inputs 42 Language 42 M MENU button...
... 37 AUDIO OUT jack, described 9 Auto Adjustment 36 Auto Program 18, 37 Auto Shut Off 45 Auto Wide 35 B Backlight 31 Balance 33 Bass 33 BRAVIA Sync buttons 20 Brightness 31 C CABLE/ANTENNA input, described 8 CC button 20 CH +/- button 22, 24 Change Password 38 Channel Block 38 CineMotion 31 Closed... H HDMI IN jack, described 9 HDMI Settings 43 Horizontal Center 35, 36 Hue 31 I Idle TV Standby 45 Info Banner 42 Infrared Receiver (IR) 24 Initial Setup 44 INPUT button 20, 24 Installing the TV on a wall 47 J JUMP button 22 L Label Channels 37 Label Video Inputs 42 Language 42 M MENU button...
Quick Setup Guide
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... is Energy Star compliant. OK Cancel To Do List When the Initial Setup is powered on for the first time. 1 Select the language for more about HDTV, visit: U.S.A.: http://www.sony.com/HDTV Canada: http://www.SonyStyle.ca/hd Connecting to TV (for.../ 55EX501 / 46EX400 / 46EX401 / 46EX500 KDL-46EX501 / 40EX400 / 40EX401 / 40EX500 / 40EX501 / 32EX301 KDL-32EX400 / 32EX500 1 Your New BRAVIA® LCD HDTV Congratulations! You must be able to your language: English 2 Select the type of use air signals, please connect antenna. Initial Setup First please connect cable or antenna....
... is Energy Star compliant. OK Cancel To Do List When the Initial Setup is powered on for the first time. 1 Select the language for more about HDTV, visit: U.S.A.: http://www.sony.com/HDTV Canada: http://www.SonyStyle.ca/hd Connecting to TV (for.../ 55EX501 / 46EX400 / 46EX401 / 46EX500 KDL-46EX501 / 40EX400 / 40EX401 / 40EX500 / 40EX501 / 32EX301 KDL-32EX400 / 32EX500 1 Your New BRAVIA® LCD HDTV Congratulations! You must be able to your language: English 2 Select the type of use air signals, please connect antenna. Initial Setup First please connect cable or antenna....