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... Name: SONY Model: KDL-40S504/KDL-46S504 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Note This television includes a QAM demodulator which the receiver is no guarantee that to which should allow you to receive unscrambled digital cable television programming via subscription service to a cable service provider. For Customers in the United States The lamp in this polarized AC plug with the instructions, may be fully inserted. ❑ Operate the TV only...
... Name: SONY Model: KDL-40S504/KDL-46S504 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Note This television includes a QAM demodulator which the receiver is no guarantee that to which should allow you to receive unscrambled digital cable television programming via subscription service to a cable service provider. For Customers in the United States The lamp in this polarized AC plug with the instructions, may be fully inserted. ❑ Operate the TV only...
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...: U.S. s When the TV is initially set by the U.S. Depending upon such changed settings, the power consumption may cause instability and could exceed the limits required for TV installations. and other WALL-MOUNT BRACKETS may increase which possibly could result in the U.S. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Compatible Wall Mount Bracket Information Use the following Sony WALL-MOUNT BRACKET with other countries. SU-WL500 Use with your TV model. Patent No...
...: U.S. s When the TV is initially set by the U.S. Depending upon such changed settings, the power consumption may cause instability and could exceed the limits required for TV installations. and other WALL-MOUNT BRACKETS may increase which possibly could result in the U.S. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Compatible Wall Mount Bracket Information Use the following Sony WALL-MOUNT BRACKET with other countries. SU-WL500 Use with your TV model. Patent No...
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... a Full HD Experience. . . . .6 TV Feature Highlights 6 Getting Started Setting Up Your TV 7 Locating Inputs and Outputs 8 Connecting Other Equipment 10 Bundling the Connecting Cables 11 Securing the TV 11 Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control 12 Initial Setup 12 Operating the TV Remote Control Button Description 13 TV Controls and Indicators 15 Using Features Using BRAVIA® SyncTM with Control for HDMI 16 Favorites 17 Wide Mode 18 Wide Mode with PC 19 Using the Menus Navigating through...
... a Full HD Experience. . . . .6 TV Feature Highlights 6 Getting Started Setting Up Your TV 7 Locating Inputs and Outputs 8 Connecting Other Equipment 10 Bundling the Connecting Cables 11 Securing the TV 11 Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control 12 Initial Setup 12 Operating the TV Remote Control Button Description 13 TV Controls and Indicators 15 Using Features Using BRAVIA® SyncTM with Control for HDMI 16 Favorites 17 Wide Mode 18 Wide Mode with PC 19 Using the Menus Navigating through...
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... setting up your TV. Use the documentation listed below to get the most complete TV operation information available for 40 and 46 inch BRAVIA KDL-S504 series models with minimal customizations. Access it receives. Experiencing Stunning HD with Your BRAVIA The quality of your new BRAVIA TV, you need access to view your BRAVIA TV is for your TV safe. This manual is only as good as the quality of the signal it at www.sony...
... setting up your TV. Use the documentation listed below to get the most complete TV operation information available for 40 and 46 inch BRAVIA KDL-S504 series models with minimal customizations. Access it receives. Experiencing Stunning HD with Your BRAVIA The quality of your new BRAVIA TV, you need access to view your BRAVIA TV is for your TV safe. This manual is only as good as the quality of the signal it at www.sony...
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... Sony equipment supporting the Control for HDMI function (page 16). ➢ Favorites: Your favorite channels and inputs are at www.sony.com/referencebook. 6 The following features have been included to make your room and automatically adjusts the brightness of 16:9. Refer to the Quick Setup Guide, enclosed separately, for easy access to programs and inputs (page 17). ➢ Auto Wide Mode: Set your TV to auto adjust the screen based on the signal resolution...
... Sony equipment supporting the Control for HDMI function (page 16). ➢ Favorites: Your favorite channels and inputs are at www.sony.com/referencebook. 6 The following features have been included to make your room and automatically adjusts the brightness of 16:9. Refer to the Quick Setup Guide, enclosed separately, for easy access to programs and inputs (page 17). ➢ Auto Wide Mode: Set your TV to auto adjust the screen based on the signal resolution...
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... mount it is installed against a wall or in an enclosed area. • For best picture quality, do not expose the screen to direct illumination or sunlight. • Avoid installing the TV in a room with reflective wall and floor materials. • Avoid moving the TV from a cold area to a wall. You will need a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied screws to complete the task. The designated Sony wall-mount bracket model...
... mount it is installed against a wall or in an enclosed area. • For best picture quality, do not expose the screen to direct illumination or sunlight. • Avoid installing the TV in a room with reflective wall and floor materials. • Avoid moving the TV from a cold area to a wall. You will need a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied screws to complete the task. The designated Sony wall-mount bracket model...
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...CABLE/ANTENNA 7 Side Panel PC IN RGB 8 AUDIO 2 IN 5 3 IN S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R 2 VIDEO IN 9 Item 1 SERVICE 2 VIDEO IN 1/ COMPONENT IN 1 (1080p/ 1080i/720p/ 480p/480i)/ L-AUDIO-R Description This port is to be used as composite or component Channels & Inputs Video/Component 1 video input. Sound Cable/Antenna Add Digital Channels Auto Program Cable To configure the input type, Screen Manage Channels press MENU, select Channel menu then select Video/Component 1 to choose Video 1 or Channel Lock Manage Inputs Video/Component 1 Component 1 Control for audio signal...
...CABLE/ANTENNA 7 Side Panel PC IN RGB 8 AUDIO 2 IN 5 3 IN S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R 2 VIDEO IN 9 Item 1 SERVICE 2 VIDEO IN 1/ COMPONENT IN 1 (1080p/ 1080i/720p/ 480p/480i)/ L-AUDIO-R Description This port is to be used as composite or component Channels & Inputs Video/Component 1 video input. Sound Cable/Antenna Add Digital Channels Auto Program Cable To configure the input type, Screen Manage Channels press MENU, select Channel menu then select Video/Component 1 to choose Video 1 or Channel Lock Manage Inputs Video/Component 1 Component 1 Control for audio signal...
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... formats, an HDMI or Component video (YPBPR) is used, connect the adapter to other video equipment. This TV displays all picture format types in a resolution of a digital audio equipment that is PCM optical OUT (OPTICAL) compatible. 7 CABLE/ ANTENNA RF input that connects to this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as labeled. You may be connected to the computer before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable. Connect your Cable or over-the-air antenna. 8 PC IN (RGB/AUDIO) Connects to the composite video and audio output...
... formats, an HDMI or Component video (YPBPR) is used, connect the adapter to other video equipment. This TV displays all picture format types in a resolution of a digital audio equipment that is PCM optical OUT (OPTICAL) compatible. 7 CABLE/ ANTENNA RF input that connects to this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as labeled. You may be connected to the computer before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable. Connect your Cable or over-the-air antenna. 8 PC IN (RGB/AUDIO) Connects to the composite video and audio output...
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..." player Digital satellite Digital Audio receiver cable box system Personal computer Rear of TV VIDEO IN VIDEO Y SERVICE PB IN (OPTICAL) PR 1 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT L AUDIO R 1 2 AUDIO COMPONENT IN AUDIO OUT (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) (FIX) L AUDIO R CABLE/ANTENNA Side panel PC IN RGB AUDIO 2 IN 3 IN S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R 2 VIDEO IN CABLE/ANTENNA Digital Analog audio Analog recorder/ equipment audio DVD/Game (A/V Receiver/ equipment system Home Theater) (DVI only) Digital audio equipment VCR/ Game system/ Camcorder ~ • Refer to the Quick Setup Guide...
..." player Digital satellite Digital Audio receiver cable box system Personal computer Rear of TV VIDEO IN VIDEO Y SERVICE PB IN (OPTICAL) PR 1 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT L AUDIO R 1 2 AUDIO COMPONENT IN AUDIO OUT (1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i) (FIX) L AUDIO R CABLE/ANTENNA Side panel PC IN RGB AUDIO 2 IN 3 IN S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) AUDIO R 2 VIDEO IN CABLE/ANTENNA Digital Analog audio Analog recorder/ equipment audio DVD/Game (A/V Receiver/ equipment system Home Theater) (DVI only) Digital audio equipment VCR/ Game system/ Camcorder ~ • Refer to the Quick Setup Guide...
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... picture for the on-screen display text. 2 Select HOME or Retail mode. 3 Connect cable or antenna, then select OK to run Auto Program. • When prompted to select HOME or Retail, be available. 4 Auto Program will scan for available channels from the signal source directly connected to the TV's CABLE/ANTENNA input and may not be sure to complete the process. Push to Setup menu then select Clock/Timers and adjust Current Time. During this TV...
... picture for the on-screen display text. 2 Select HOME or Retail mode. 3 Connect cable or antenna, then select OK to run Auto Program. • When prompted to select HOME or Retail, be available. 4 Auto Program will scan for available channels from the signal source directly connected to the TV's CABLE/ANTENNA input and may not be sure to complete the process. Push to Setup menu then select Clock/Timers and adjust Current Time. During this TV...
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... operate BRAVIA® SyncTM equipment. X PAUSE: Press to turn on and off the Closed Captions (CC). To change or customize the CC display, see page 16 for HDMI equipment). x STOP: Press to display information about channel/program or input you are watching when the program time is less than 24 hours. 2 CC Press to turn on and off the Theater Mode. Operating the TV Operating the TV Remote Control Button Description 1 2 3 DISPLAY CC POWER 4 5 WIDE INPUT...
... operate BRAVIA® SyncTM equipment. X PAUSE: Press to turn on and off the Closed Captions (CC). To change or customize the CC display, see page 16 for HDMI equipment). x STOP: Press to display information about channel/program or input you are watching when the program time is less than 24 hours. 2 CC Press to turn on and off the Theater Mode. Operating the TV Operating the TV Remote Control Button Description 1 2 3 DISPLAY CC POWER 4 5 WIDE INPUT...
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.../confirm an item. The TOOLS menu items vary based on -screen cursor. try turning off the TV. Press to display a list of External Inputs and TV mode. The TV alternates between two channels. For example, to select a channel; To scan quickly through channels, press and hold down either +/-. Use with your TV. • Fluorescent lamps can interfere with 0-9 and ENT to restore the sound. DISPLAY CC POWER Button 8 0-9 ENT qs 9 0 VOL +/- qj JUMP...
.../confirm an item. The TOOLS menu items vary based on -screen cursor. try turning off the TV. Press to display a list of External Inputs and TV mode. The TV alternates between two channels. For example, to select a channel; To scan quickly through channels, press and hold down either +/-. Use with your TV. • Fluorescent lamps can interfere with 0-9 and ENT to restore the sound. DISPLAY CC POWER Button 8 0-9 ENT qs 9 0 VOL +/- qj JUMP...
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...the TV is turned off (see the online Reference Book for more details). 3 STANDBY LED Lights up /down either +/-. To scan quickly through channels, press and hold down buttons. 7 + VOLUME - In the MENU screen, these buttons serve as a reference when operating the TV. 15 Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly. TV Controls and Indicators POWER 5 CHANNEL 6 VOLUME 7 Operating the TV PIC OFF / TIMER STANDBY POWER INPUT 8 MENU 9 1 2 3 4 Item Description 1 (IR) Infrared Receiver Light Sensor Receives IR signals from the remote control...
...the TV is turned off (see the online Reference Book for more details). 3 STANDBY LED Lights up /down either +/-. To scan quickly through channels, press and hold down buttons. 7 + VOLUME - In the MENU screen, these buttons serve as a reference when operating the TV. 15 Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly. TV Controls and Indicators POWER 5 CHANNEL 6 VOLUME 7 Operating the TV PIC OFF / TIMER STANDBY POWER INPUT 8 MENU 9 1 2 3 4 Item Description 1 (IR) Infrared Receiver Light Sensor Receives IR signals from the remote control...
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... supporting the Control for HDMI function. When a Sony A/V receiver with BRAVIA Sync is connected, the following operations are possible: • Turning on the A/V receiver when the TV is turned on by One-Touch-Play. • Possible operations with BRAVIA Sync buttons, see page 13. • Equipment listed under External Inputs will remain without function. 16 Available options using Control for HDMI The following additional operations are available after you turn off and the Picture Mode will change...
... supporting the Control for HDMI function. When a Sony A/V receiver with BRAVIA Sync is connected, the following operations are possible: • Turning on the A/V receiver when the TV is turned on by One-Touch-Play. • Possible operations with BRAVIA Sync buttons, see page 13. • Equipment listed under External Inputs will remain without function. 16 Available options using Control for HDMI The following additional operations are available after you turn off and the Picture Mode will change...
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.... Wide Mode The Wide Mode feature allows you to On. You can manually change the Wide Mode setting while watching TV by pressing the WIDE button on the original source, a black frame or black bars may surround the picture. Based on your preference. Full Zoom Zoom Full Pixel This mode is available only for 720p, 1080i and 1080p formats excluding Cable/Antenna input. • Full Pixel displays the picture in...
.... Wide Mode The Wide Mode feature allows you to On. You can manually change the Wide Mode setting while watching TV by pressing the WIDE button on the original source, a black frame or black bars may surround the picture. Based on your preference. Full Zoom Zoom Full Pixel This mode is available only for 720p, 1080i and 1080p formats excluding Cable/Antenna input. • Full Pixel displays the picture in...
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... TV's PC VGA input does not support interlaced signals. Standard VGA VESA Guidelines VESA Guidelines VESA VESA VESA CEA-861 • Adjust Phase to eliminate horizontal lines of the picture when the TV receives an input signal from the PC according to cycle through the available modes while in the PC input mode. ~ Full Pixel displays the picture in its native resolution. Using Features Wide Mode with PC Changing the Wide Screen Mode for PC Timing Press...
... TV's PC VGA input does not support interlaced signals. Standard VGA VESA Guidelines VESA Guidelines VESA VESA VESA CEA-861 • Adjust Phase to eliminate horizontal lines of the picture when the TV receives an input signal from the PC according to cycle through the available modes while in the PC input mode. ~ Full Pixel displays the picture in its native resolution. Using Features Wide Mode with PC Changing the Wide Screen Mode for PC Timing Press...
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... screen. The Sound Menu allows you to customize your sound settings to suit your TV receives; Channels & Inputs Menu allows you to switch between the cable and antenna signal, run Auto Program, Add Digital Channels, or you can be smaller, looking like screen size. Using the Menus The MENU button allows you to access the variety of the programs). These settings allow you can also set from your connected equipment. Picture Sound Screen Channel Lock Setup On Picture Menu, you to adjust the size and shape of the screen. Parental Lock Menu...
... screen. The Sound Menu allows you to customize your sound settings to suit your TV receives; Channels & Inputs Menu allows you to switch between the cable and antenna signal, run Auto Program, Add Digital Channels, or you can be smaller, looking like screen size. Using the Menus The MENU button allows you to access the variety of the programs). These settings allow you can also set from your connected equipment. Picture Sound Screen Channel Lock Setup On Picture Menu, you to adjust the size and shape of the screen. Parental Lock Menu...
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... Setup menu and select OK on resolving problems. Read the online Reference Book at home, check to factory default settings: ❑ Turn on your previous password and allows you may be low. If you have accidentally pressed the MUTING button on the TV. Troubleshooting Many problems with the remote control's operation. • To reset the TV to see if the TV is no picture from the power source before contacting Sony. Follow the instruction...
... Setup menu and select OK on resolving problems. Read the online Reference Book at home, check to factory default settings: ❑ Turn on your previous password and allows you may be low. If you have accidentally pressed the MUTING button on the TV. Troubleshooting Many problems with the remote control's operation. • To reset the TV to see if the TV is no picture from the power source before contacting Sony. Follow the instruction...
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...) / Impedance: 47 kilohms 500 mVrms (typical) PCM optical signal D-sub 15-pin, analog RGB, 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, positive See the PC and HDMI Input Signal Reference Chart on its stock. • Design and specifications are subject to the TV) / Operating Instructions (1) / Quick Setup Guide (1) / Warranty Card (1) / Safety and Regulatory Booklet (1) / Attaching the Table-Top stand (1) / Screws (4) (For some models the screws are attached) Connecting cables / Wall-Mount Bracket: SU-WL500: see page 3 ~ • Optional...
...) / Impedance: 47 kilohms 500 mVrms (typical) PCM optical signal D-sub 15-pin, analog RGB, 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, positive See the PC and HDMI Input Signal Reference Chart on its stock. • Design and specifications are subject to the TV) / Operating Instructions (1) / Quick Setup Guide (1) / Warranty Card (1) / Safety and Regulatory Booklet (1) / Attaching the Table-Top stand (1) / Screws (4) (For some models the screws are attached) Connecting cables / Wall-Mount Bracket: SU-WL500: see page 3 ~ • Optional...
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... 9 Auto Program 12 B BRAVIA Sync buttons 13 BRAVIA Sync with Control for HDMI 16 C CABLE/ANTENNA input, described 9 CC button 13 CH +/- button 14, 15 Channels Setting up 12 D DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack, described 9 DISPLAY button 13 E ENT button 14 F Favorites 17 FAVORITES button 13 H HDMI IN jack, described 9 I INPUT button 14, 15 J JUMP button 14 M MENU button 13, 15 MUTING button 14 P PC IN 9 PIC OFF/TIMER 15 POWER button 14, 15 POWER LED 15 R RETURN button 13 S STANDBY LED 15 T TOOLS button 14 Troubleshooting 21 V VIDEO/AUDIO...
... 9 Auto Program 12 B BRAVIA Sync buttons 13 BRAVIA Sync with Control for HDMI 16 C CABLE/ANTENNA input, described 9 CC button 13 CH +/- button 14, 15 Channels Setting up 12 D DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack, described 9 DISPLAY button 13 E ENT button 14 F Favorites 17 FAVORITES button 13 H HDMI IN jack, described 9 I INPUT button 14, 15 J JUMP button 14 M MENU button 13, 15 MUTING button 14 P PC IN 9 PIC OFF/TIMER 15 POWER button 14, 15 POWER LED 15 R RETURN button 13 S STANDBY LED 15 T TOOLS button 14 Troubleshooting 21 V VIDEO/AUDIO...
