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Operating Instructions LCD Digital Color TV KDL-46S504 KDL-40S504 © 2009 Sony Corporation Sony Customer Support U.S.A.: www.sony.com/tvsupport Canada: www.sony.ca/support United States 1.800.222.SONY Canada 1.877.899.SONY Please Do Not Return the Product to the Store
Operating Instructions LCD Digital Color TV KDL-46S504 KDL-40S504 © 2009 Sony Corporation Sony Customer Support U.S.A.: www.sony.com/tvsupport Canada: www.sony.ca/support United States 1.800.222.SONY Canada 1.877.899.SONY Please Do Not Return the Product to the Store
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...TV at the rear of the TV. Availability of these numbers in this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which should allow you are cautioned that may cause undesired operation. Declaration of the FCC rules. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your Sony... via subscription service to operate this polarized AC plug with part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDL-40S504/KDL-46S504 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Note This television includes a QAM demodulator which can radiate radio frequency energy and,...
...TV at the rear of the TV. Availability of these numbers in this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which should allow you are cautioned that may cause undesired operation. Declaration of the FCC rules. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your Sony... via subscription service to operate this polarized AC plug with part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDL-40S504/KDL-46S504 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Note This television includes a QAM demodulator which can radiate radio frequency energy and,...
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... Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. TruSurround XT technology is ENERGY STAR® qualified in the U.S. Your BRAVIA TV is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Picture/Sound, Light Sensor, Power Savings) can slightly change the power consumption. Fergason Patent Properties...
... Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. TruSurround XT technology is ENERGY STAR® qualified in the U.S. Your BRAVIA TV is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Picture/Sound, Light Sensor, Power Savings) can slightly change the power consumption. Fergason Patent Properties...
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...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 ...17 Wide Mode 18 Wide Mode with PC 19 Using the Menus Navigating through TV Menus 20 Other Information How to Care for Your BRAVIA 21 Things to consider ...
...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 ...17 Wide Mode 18 Wide Mode with PC 19 Using the Menus Navigating through TV Menus 20 Other Information How to Care for Your BRAVIA 21 Things to consider ...
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... information, illustrates sample optional equipment connection diagrams. Reference Book Offers the most out of the signal it at www.sony.com/referencebook. Your BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD programming from: • Over-the-air broadcasting via HD-quality antenna • HD cable subscription • HD...; Welcome to the World of BRAVIA® Thank you for 40 and 46 inch BRAVIA KDL-S504 series models with screen size measured diagonally. 5 This manual is only as good as the quality of your TV and presents advanced customization details. Use the documentation listed below to...
... information, illustrates sample optional equipment connection diagrams. Reference Book Offers the most out of the signal it at www.sony.com/referencebook. Your BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD programming from: • Over-the-air broadcasting via HD-quality antenna • HD cable subscription • HD...; Welcome to the World of BRAVIA® Thank you for 40 and 46 inch BRAVIA KDL-S504 series models with screen size measured diagonally. 5 This manual is only as good as the quality of your TV and presents advanced customization details. Use the documentation listed below to...
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...details on the online Reference Book at your fingertips for HDMI function (page 16). ➢ Favorites: Your favorite channels and inputs are at www.sony.com/referencebook. 6 The 16:9 fills your BRAVIA screen, maintaining a crisp, clear, vivid picture. 4:3 (standard-definition) source Most standard-definition... of the screen resulting in any light condition. When a 4:3 image is displayed on the sides. Backlight - TV Feature Highlights Your new BRAVIA High Definition LCD TV will see black bars on an HDTV, you will dazzle you with stunning 1080p image quality but won't confuse you...
...details on the online Reference Book at your fingertips for HDMI function (page 16). ➢ Favorites: Your favorite channels and inputs are at www.sony.com/referencebook. 6 The 16:9 fills your BRAVIA screen, maintaining a crisp, clear, vivid picture. 4:3 (standard-definition) source Most standard-definition... of the screen resulting in any light condition. When a 4:3 image is displayed on the sides. Backlight - TV Feature Highlights Your new BRAVIA High Definition LCD TV will see black bars on an HDTV, you will dazzle you with stunning 1080p image quality but won't confuse you...
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.... • Read the Dos and Don'ts in the online Reference Book. Should this occur, allow moisture to evaporate completely before powering the TV on page 3. You will need a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied screws to complete the task. This may cause moisture condensation. The designated... Sony wall-mount bracket model name is installed against a wall or in an enclosed area. • For best picture quality, do not expose the...
.... • Read the Dos and Don'ts in the online Reference Book. Should this occur, allow moisture to evaporate completely before powering the TV on page 3. You will need a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied screws to complete the task. This may cause moisture condensation. The designated... Sony wall-mount bracket model name is installed against a wall or in an enclosed area. • For best picture quality, do not expose the...
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... 1 SERVICE 2 VIDEO IN 1/ COMPONENT IN 1 (1080p/ 1080i/720p/ 480p/480i)/ L-AUDIO-R Description This port is to be used when service is used as shown Setup TV Auto Power On Off here. For component connection, use audio L and R for HDMI On Device List Device Auto Power Off Off Video 1 Component 1 Component 1 as...
... 1 SERVICE 2 VIDEO IN 1/ COMPONENT IN 1 (1080p/ 1080i/720p/ 480p/480i)/ L-AUDIO-R Description This port is to be used when service is used as shown Setup TV Auto Power On Off here. For component connection, use audio L and R for HDMI On Device List Device Auto Power Off Off Video 1 Component 1 Component 1 as...
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...personal computer's video and audio output connector. The S VIDEO does not provide sound; Be sure to refer to connect the audio cables. This TV displays all picture format types in a resolution of 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, and 480i as labeled. Getting Started Item Description 3 COMPONENT ... side panel of your stereo system. 5 HDMI IN 1/2/3 HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, alldigital audio/video interface between this TV. 9 VIDEO IN 2 S VIDEO VIDEO/ L (MONO)AUDIO-R Connects to the composite video and audio output jacks on the left and right ...
...personal computer's video and audio output connector. The S VIDEO does not provide sound; Be sure to refer to connect the audio cables. This TV displays all picture format types in a resolution of 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, and 480i as labeled. Getting Started Item Description 3 COMPONENT ... side panel of your stereo system. 5 HDMI IN 1/2/3 HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, alldigital audio/video interface between this TV. 9 VIDEO IN 2 S VIDEO VIDEO/ L (MONO)AUDIO-R Connects to the composite video and audio output jacks on the left and right ...
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Connecting Other Equipment Blu-ray Disc Player/ DVD "PS3" 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/... Home Theater) (DVI only) Digital audio equipment VCR/ Game system/ Camcorder ~ • Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting other equipment to your TV. 10
Connecting Other Equipment Blu-ray Disc Player/ DVD "PS3" 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/... Home Theater) (DVI only) Digital audio equipment VCR/ Game system/ Camcorder ~ • Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting other equipment to your TV. 10
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... the TV Sony strongly recommends taking measures to the Stand Wallmount holes M4 x 20 machine screw Screw hole on online Reference Book Secure the Stand for the TV Anchor the TV to the Wall Angle braces Anchor bolts Stand Secure the TV to prevent the TV from toppling over. Unsecured TVs may ...topple and result in property damage, serious bodily injury or even death. Contact Sony Customer Support to purchase the ...
... the TV Sony strongly recommends taking measures to the Stand Wallmount holes M4 x 20 machine screw Screw hole on online Reference Book Secure the Stand for the TV Anchor the TV to the Wall Angle braces Anchor bolts Stand Secure the TV to prevent the TV from toppling over. Unsecured TVs may ...topple and result in property damage, serious bodily injury or even death. Contact Sony Customer Support to purchase the ...
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...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 take sometime to open Initial Setup The Initial Setup screen appears when you use both cable without a box... and antenna connections, use for store display. During this TV. Initial Setup Please select your preferred aspect ratio for normal home use. "Retail" optimizes the picture for this initial setup, you have...
...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 take sometime to open Initial Setup The Initial Setup screen appears when you use both cable without a box... and antenna connections, use for store display. During this TV. Initial Setup Please select your preferred aspect ratio for normal home use. "Retail" optimizes the picture for this initial setup, you have...
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... items and settings. 7 MENU Press to display the menu with Control for details. 5 WIDE Press repeatedly to On or Off. ~ The TV will disappear in fast forward mode. See page 17 for HDMI function (not available on and off the Theater Mode. Use them as a ... audio system must be connected by pressing MENU and go back to display information about channel/program or input you are watching. Operating the TV Operating the TV Remote Control Button Description 1 2 3 DISPLAY CC POWER 4 5 WIDE INPUT 6 7 TOOLS ~ • The 5, PLAY and CH + buttons have a tactile dot. Button...
... items and settings. 7 MENU Press to display the menu with Control for details. 5 WIDE Press repeatedly to On or Off. ~ The TV will disappear in fast forward mode. See page 17 for HDMI function (not available on and off the Theater Mode. Use them as a ... audio system must be connected by pressing MENU and go back to display information about channel/program or input you are watching. Operating the TV Operating the TV Remote Control Button Description 1 2 3 DISPLAY CC POWER 4 5 WIDE INPUT 6 7 TOOLS ~ • The 5, PLAY and CH + buttons have a tactile dot. Button...
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...toggle through channels, press and hold down either +/-. Press to display the list of convenient functions and menu shortcuts. try turning off the TV. Use with the remote control, reinsert or replace your batteries and make sure that they are blocking the path between the remote control and... was selected. Press to jump back and forth between the current channel and the last channel that no objects are correctly inserted. 14 The TV alternates between two channels. Press to scan through channels. the channel changes after a few seconds, or press ENT to restore the sound. ...
...toggle through channels, press and hold down either +/-. Press to display the list of convenient functions and menu shortcuts. try turning off the TV. Use with the remote control, reinsert or replace your batteries and make sure that they are blocking the path between the remote control and... was selected. Press to jump back and forth between the current channel and the last channel that no objects are correctly inserted. 14 The TV alternates between two channels. Press to scan through channels. the channel changes after a few seconds, or press ENT to restore the sound. ...
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... To toggle through channels. In the MENU screen, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is turned on. 5 POWER Press to display MENU with TV functions and settings (see contacting Sony information on the front cover). 4 POWER LED Lights up /down either +/-. In the MENU ...screen, these buttons serve as its function may indicate the TV needs servicing (see "Using the Menus" on and off the TV. 6 + CHANNEL - Use...
... To toggle through channels. In the MENU screen, this LED will remain lit even if the TV is turned on. 5 POWER Press to display MENU with TV functions and settings (see contacting Sony information on the front cover). 4 POWER LED Lights up /down either +/-. In the MENU ...screen, these buttons serve as its function may indicate the TV needs servicing (see "Using the Menus" on and off the TV. 6 + CHANNEL - Use...
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...Guide provided with other Control for HDMI function to your TV: • Automatically turn off the connected equipment when you connect the supported Sony equipment with Control for HDMI enabled equipment. To connect Sony equipment with the TV's remote control. • Pressing on the remote ...an external audio system that bears the HDMI logo for connection. 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 on by One-Touch-Play. • Possible operations with other equipment...
...Guide provided with other Control for HDMI function to your TV: • Automatically turn off the connected equipment when you connect the supported Sony equipment with Control for HDMI enabled equipment. To connect Sony equipment with the TV's remote control. • Pressing on the remote ...an external audio system that bears the HDMI logo for connection. 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 on by One-Touch-Play. • Possible operations with other equipment...
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... in a carousel-like fashion. 2 When the recently viewed items are watching it . 2 Highlight Remove from Favorites and press . ~ • Auto Program will clear your preferred TV channels and External Inputs. Using Features Favorites With Favorites, you can manage your...
... in a carousel-like fashion. 2 When the recently viewed items are watching it . 2 Highlight Remove from Favorites and press . ~ • Auto Program will clear your preferred TV channels and External Inputs. Using Features Favorites With Favorites, you can manage your...
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... excluding Cable/Antenna input. • Full Pixel displays the picture in its native resolution. 18 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. Changing the Wide Screen Mode Press WIDE... 480i or 480p sources only as they are standard-definition and not from high-definition source such as component video input, HDMI input and digital TV. • Full Pixel is not available. Wide Mode The Wide Mode feature allows you to On. Select Auto Wide and set to Auto Wide ...
... excluding Cable/Antenna input. • Full Pixel displays the picture in its native resolution. 18 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. Changing the Wide Screen Mode Press WIDE... 480i or 480p sources only as they are standard-definition and not from high-definition source such as component video input, HDMI input and digital TV. • Full Pixel is not available. Wide Mode The Wide Mode feature allows you to On. Select Auto Wide and set to Auto Wide ...
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...; 768 m Wide Zoom Normal Full Zoom Full Pixel Full Zoom Full Pixel PC and HDMI Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the TV, set the output signal from the connected PC. 19 Using Features Wide Mode with PC Changing the Wide Screen Mode for PC Timing Press WIDE... chart below. 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...
...; 768 m Wide Zoom Normal Full Zoom Full Pixel Full Zoom Full Pixel PC and HDMI Input Signal Reference Chart After connecting the PC to the TV, set the output signal from the connected PC. 19 Using Features Wide Mode with PC Changing the Wide Screen Mode for PC Timing Press WIDE... chart below. 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...
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... the sound from your desired minutes. • Use TOOLS button on the rating levels or block the channel. Depending on the signal your TV receives, the images on the screen can be smaller, looking like screen size. Parental Lock Menu allows you to block programs according to their... suited for your viewing preference. Press MENU then go to Setup menu, select Clock/Timers, then Sleep and select your connected equipment. Navigating through TV Menus WIDE INPUT TOOLS MENU V/v button: Allows you to move back to suit your audio preferences. Channels & Inputs Menu allows you to switch...
... the sound from your desired minutes. • Use TOOLS button on the rating levels or block the channel. Depending on the signal your TV receives, the images on the screen can be smaller, looking like screen size. Parental Lock Menu allows you to block programs according to their... suited for your viewing preference. Press MENU then go to Setup menu, select Clock/Timers, then Sleep and select your connected equipment. Navigating through TV Menus WIDE INPUT TOOLS MENU V/v button: Allows you to move back to suit your audio preferences. Channels & Inputs Menu allows you to switch...