Safety and Regulatory Booklet
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... de seguridad adicionales para evitar descargas eléctricas, cortocircuitos, incendios, lesiones corporales o daños materiales. Changing the Picture mode, Backlight setting, enabling the Light Sensor (if applicable), or turning on or pinched particularly at least 11 7/8 inches (30 cm) above the TV...the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by Sony and to certify that can cause a short‑circuit, which can cause the LCD screen glass to crack, break or scatter. ☐ If damage occurs to qualified service personnel. Folleto ...
... de seguridad adicionales para evitar descargas eléctricas, cortocircuitos, incendios, lesiones corporales o daños materiales. Changing the Picture mode, Backlight setting, enabling the Light Sensor (if applicable), or turning on or pinched particularly at least 11 7/8 inches (30 cm) above the TV...the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by Sony and to certify that can cause a short‑circuit, which can cause the LCD screen glass to crack, break or scatter. ☐ If damage occurs to qualified service personnel. Folleto ...
Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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... or installation inconsistent with liquid, extreme heat or foreign material; (iv) customer installation, set up to state. This Limited Warranty is valid only on how long an implied warranty lasts...exclusions may have other rights which vary from state to .01% pixel outages (small dot picture elements that it does not cover product issues caused by any other reason, including but not...by computer or internet viruses, bugs, worms or Trojan Horses. This Limited Warranty does not cover SONY products sold "AS IS", "Open Box", "WITH ALL FAULTS" or similar notations and does...
... or installation inconsistent with liquid, extreme heat or foreign material; (iv) customer installation, set up to state. This Limited Warranty is valid only on how long an implied warranty lasts...exclusions may have other rights which vary from state to .01% pixel outages (small dot picture elements that it does not cover product issues caused by any other reason, including but not...by computer or internet viruses, bugs, worms or Trojan Horses. This Limited Warranty does not cover SONY products sold "AS IS", "Open Box", "WITH ALL FAULTS" or similar notations and does...
Operating Instructions
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...Serial No. "BRAVIA" and , Motionflow, BRAVIA Sync, and are located at temperatures below . "PlayStation" is a registered trademark and "PS3" is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (KDL-32FA600 only) Your BRAVIA TV is ... U.S. Blu-ray Disc is a joint program of electric shock. • Wipe the LCD screen gently with a soft cloth. • Stubborn stains may exceed the limits required...size (measured diagonally). 2 Picture/Sound, Power Savings) can be sure to unplug the power cord to them whenever you call upon such changed settings, the power consumption may be...
...Serial No. "BRAVIA" and , Motionflow, BRAVIA Sync, and are located at temperatures below . "PlayStation" is a registered trademark and "PS3" is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (KDL-32FA600 only) Your BRAVIA TV is ... U.S. Blu-ray Disc is a joint program of electric shock. • Wipe the LCD screen gently with a soft cloth. • Stubborn stains may exceed the limits required...size (measured diagonally). 2 Picture/Sound, Power Savings) can be sure to unplug the power cord to them whenever you call upon such changed settings, the power consumption may be...
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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...clear images, smooth movement, and high-impact visuals from Sony USB equipment (page 29). ➢ PIP (Picture in picture quality. If black bars appear as : ➢ BRAVIA® SyncTM: Allows your BRAVIA TV to communicate with other Sony equipment supporting the Control for HDMI function (page 25... Input Selection: Allows you to easily switch between the connected equipment (page 28). ➢ Motionflow: Enhance the smooth picture movements to easily adjust your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires a source of HD programming, an HD sound system, and a proper connection setup....
...clear images, smooth movement, and high-impact visuals from Sony USB equipment (page 29). ➢ PIP (Picture in picture quality. If black bars appear as : ➢ BRAVIA® SyncTM: Allows your BRAVIA TV to communicate with other Sony equipment supporting the Control for HDMI function (page 25... Input Selection: Allows you to easily switch between the connected equipment (page 28). ➢ Motionflow: Enhance the smooth picture movements to easily adjust your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires a source of HD programming, an HD sound system, and a proper connection setup....
Operating Instructions
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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. 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.
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 speaker grill area. • Ensure your TV has adequate ventilation, see page 15. • For best picture quality, do not expose the screen to direct illumination or sunlight. •...and floor materials. • Avoid moving the TV from a cold area to show poor picture and/or poor color. You will need a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied screws to consider the following while setting up your TV: • Disconnect all cables when carrying the TV. • Carry ...
Except KDL-32FA600 model KDL-32FA600 model only • Place your palm directly underneath but do not squeeze the panel's speaker grill area. • Ensure your TV has adequate ventilation, see page 15. • For best picture quality, do not expose the screen to direct illumination or sunlight. •...and floor materials. • Avoid moving the TV from a cold area to show poor picture and/or poor color. You will need a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied screws to consider the following while setting up your TV: • Disconnect all cables when carrying the TV. • Carry ...
Operating Instructions
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For composite use, connect the yellow IN 1 jack to your Cable or VHF/UHF antenna. 4 COMPONENT Component video provides better picture quality than the composite video. R-AUDIO-L (MONO) This TV can be 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 the TV. *2 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Locating Inputs and Outputs Rear Panel 2 34 5 Side Panel 6 AC IN AUDIO R L (MONO)...
For composite use, connect the yellow IN 1 jack to your Cable or VHF/UHF antenna. 4 COMPONENT Component video provides better picture quality than the composite video. R-AUDIO-L (MONO) This TV can be 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 the TV. *2 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Locating Inputs and Outputs Rear Panel 2 34 5 Side Panel 6 AC IN AUDIO R L (MONO)...
Operating Instructions
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For the best possible picture, make sure you connect this equipment to a high-definition cable service or a ... 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. Getting Started Cable... System and VHF/UHF Antenna System Use an optional A-B RF switch (not supplied) to Cable or Antenna found under the Channel settings for your input signal (see page 37). Cable Antenna A/B RF Switch A B Rear of TV AUDIO R L (MONO) 1 ...
For the best possible picture, make sure you connect this equipment to a high-definition cable service or a ... 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. Getting Started Cable... System and VHF/UHF Antenna System Use an optional A-B RF switch (not supplied) to Cable or Antenna found under the Channel settings for your input signal (see page 37). Cable Antenna A/B RF Switch A B Rear of TV AUDIO R L (MONO) 1 ...
Operating Instructions
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... your cable or antenna to the TV (you to navigate and highlight options where applicable. "Home" optimizes the picture for store display. button: Allows you will perform the following: • Set the language for the On Screen Display (OSD) text • Choose your viewing environment • Scan for...connect both using an A-B RF switch (not supplied)); Press WIDE to select Wide Mode, or press MENU and select Settings, and then set Auto Wide to On under Channel settings. Follow the help text provided on the TV. For more details see page 27. 18 for the screen display....
... your cable or antenna to the TV (you to navigate and highlight options where applicable. "Home" optimizes the picture for store display. button: Allows you will perform the following: • Set the language for the On Screen Display (OSD) text • Choose your viewing environment • Scan for...connect both using an A-B RF switch (not supplied)); Press WIDE to select Wide Mode, or press MENU and select Settings, and then set Auto Wide to On under Channel settings. Follow the help text provided on the TV. For more details see page 27. 18 for the screen display....
Operating Instructions
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... 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 live TV cache. Some other buttons on all Control for details). The picture settings will be set for Closed Captions (CC) : On, Off, and On when Muting. 4 FAVORITES Press once...
... 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 live TV cache. Some other buttons on all Control for details). The picture settings will be set for Closed Captions (CC) : On, Off, and On when Muting. 4 FAVORITES Press once...
Operating Instructions
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...or exit from the screen when displaying menu items and settings. 7 MENU Press to display the menu with clearer detailed pictures. See "Using the Menus" on page 30. Sports: Presents realistic pictures and sound just like those in a theater. Operating the...: Broadens your game-playing experience with superb picture and sound quality. 7 Graphics: Eases prolonged monitor viewing with TV functions and settings. Button Description 5 SCENE Optimizes picture and sound quality by selecting the following items. Cinema: Delivers picture scenes and sound just like those in a...
...or exit from the screen when displaying menu items and settings. 7 MENU Press to display the menu with clearer detailed pictures. See "Using the Menus" on page 30. Sports: Presents realistic pictures and sound just like those in a theater. Operating the...: Broadens your game-playing experience with superb picture and sound quality. 7 Graphics: Eases prolonged monitor viewing with TV functions and settings. Button Description 5 SCENE Optimizes picture and sound quality by selecting the following items. Cinema: Delivers picture scenes and sound just like those in a...
Operating Instructions
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...Menus" on and off before unplugging the power cord. 24 Receives IR signal from the remote control. 2 (Picture Lights up /down either CH -/+. VOLUME + Press to display menu with TV functions and settings (see page 42. • The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot. In the menu screen, these.... 8 INPUT 9 MENU 0 Speaker Press to display the list of external inputs menu is displayed. • For more information about setting up in orange when the sleep timer is set to turn on page 30). CHANNEL + Press to toggle through channels. Use it as confirming the selection or...
...Menus" on and off before unplugging the power cord. 24 Receives IR signal from the remote control. 2 (Picture Lights up /down either CH -/+. VOLUME + Press to display menu with TV functions and settings (see page 42. • The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot. In the menu screen, these.... 8 INPUT 9 MENU 0 Speaker Press to display the list of external inputs menu is displayed. • For more information about setting up in orange when the sleep timer is set to turn on page 30). CHANNEL + Press to toggle through channels. Use it as confirming the selection or...
Operating Instructions
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..., press FAVORITES to Auto Wide. You can manually select available Wide Mode settings as you may see the picture fill the full screen. Full • Your Favorites list will be cleared each time you can set your TV to display the list. Highlight Add to the signals your remote.... Wide Mode The Wide Mode feature allows you will see black bars around the picture or just on your TV receives. Select Auto Wide and set Auto Wide Press MENU and select Settings, then select the Screen settings. High-definition source definition source m Wide Zoom m Wide Zoom Using Features Normal ...
..., press FAVORITES to Auto Wide. You can manually select available Wide Mode settings as you may see the picture fill the full screen. Full • Your Favorites list will be cleared each time you can set your TV to display the list. Highlight Add to the signals your remote.... Wide Mode The Wide Mode feature allows you will see black bars around the picture or just on your TV receives. Select Auto Wide and set Auto Wide Press MENU and select Settings, then select the Screen settings. High-definition source definition source m Wide Zoom m Wide Zoom Using Features Normal ...
Operating Instructions
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Press V/v to highlight the video input (HDMI 1-4, Video 1-2, Component 1-2, PC) to which you want to adjust the display position and phase of the picture when the TV receives an input signal from the connected PC. 28 Full 2 • Use the Auto Adjustment to assign a label; You can label ... have an open input where no equipment is selected, you assign Skip, your video signal for the PC settings. To Label an Input 1 Press MENU and select Settings, then select the Setup settings. When you can change the Wide Screen Mode for PC Timing Press WIDE repeatedly to cycle through the external...
Press V/v to highlight the video input (HDMI 1-4, Video 1-2, Component 1-2, PC) to which you want to adjust the display position and phase of the picture when the TV receives an input signal from the connected PC. 28 Full 2 • Use the Auto Adjustment to assign a label; You can label ... have an open input where no equipment is selected, you assign Skip, your video signal for the PC settings. To Label an Input 1 Press MENU and select Settings, then select the Setup settings. When you can change the Wide Screen Mode for PC Timing Press WIDE repeatedly to cycle through the external...
Operating Instructions
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... Sensor. Select from High, Medium, Low and Off. KDL-40/46/55EX501 Standard models only) Select for standard picture settings. Off Select when the High or Standard settings result in the Scene Select settings (see page 21). Reset Resets the current Picture settings to brighten or darken the picture. Select to give the white colors a reddish tint. Sharpness...
... Sensor. Select from High, Medium, Low and Off. KDL-40/46/55EX501 Standard models only) Select for standard picture settings. Off Select when the High or Standard settings result in the Scene Select settings (see page 21). Reset Resets the current Picture settings to brighten or darken the picture. Select to give the white colors a reddish tint. Sharpness...
Operating Instructions
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...Device Control Select button functions of the TV's remote control to disable this setting is applied automatically to have your connected On equipment with Control for HDMI Links the operations of the Picture settings. TV specific information such as navigation buttons (up, down, left or ... for the current signal. Useful when you control a tuner or set to display the Device Control options. Tuning and For basic operations and operation of a BD player, etc; Lock Product Contact Sony Sony contact information is available on the connected equipment. Menu Keys For ...
...Device Control Select button functions of the TV's remote control to disable this setting is applied automatically to have your connected On equipment with Control for HDMI Links the operations of the Picture settings. TV specific information such as navigation buttons (up, down, left or ... for the current signal. Useful when you control a tuner or set to display the Device Control options. Tuning and For basic operations and operation of a BD player, etc; Lock Product Contact Sony Sony contact information is available on the connected equipment. Menu Keys For ...
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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...the Sound settings (see page 34). • Verify that the antenna is connected using a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied). • Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cords. • To avoid TV interference, make sure to use . 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...
...the Sound settings (see page 34). • Verify that the antenna is connected using a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied). • Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cords. • To avoid TV interference, make sure to use . 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...
Quick Setup Guide
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...the image you see on -screen. KDL-60EX500 / 55EX500 / 55EX501 / 46EX400 / 46EX401 / 46EX500 KDL-46EX501 / 40EX400 / 40EX401 / 40EX500 / 40EX501 / 32EX301 KDL-32EX400 / 32EX500 1 Your New BRAVIA® LCD HDTV Congratulations! Sony wall-mounting brackets are displayed on the screen when your BRAVIA is completed, consider carrying out these steps..., Video), you need to choose the correct input using a cable or satellite box), you can choose optimum sound and picture settings to match the content you have both using an A-B RF switch, not supplied) and change the switch to antenna, ...
...the image you see on -screen. KDL-60EX500 / 55EX500 / 55EX501 / 46EX400 / 46EX401 / 46EX500 KDL-46EX501 / 40EX400 / 40EX401 / 40EX500 / 40EX501 / 32EX301 KDL-32EX400 / 32EX500 1 Your New BRAVIA® LCD HDTV Congratulations! Sony wall-mounting brackets are displayed on the screen when your BRAVIA is completed, consider carrying out these steps..., Video), you need to choose the correct input using a cable or satellite box), you can choose optimum sound and picture settings to match the content you have both using an A-B RF switch, not supplied) and change the switch to antenna, ...