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LCD TV Operating Instructions 4-418-730-11(1) Introducing Your New BRAVIA® Getting Started Operating the TV Using Features Using the Menus Other Information KDL-55EX640/46EX640/40EX640 Sony Customer Support U.S.A.: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport Canada: http://www.sony.ca/support United States 1.800.222.SONY Canada 1.877.899.SONY Please Do Not Return the Product to the Store
LCD TV Operating Instructions 4-418-730-11(1) Introducing Your New BRAVIA® Getting Started Operating the TV Using Features Using the Menus Other Information KDL-55EX640/46EX640/40EX640 Sony Customer Support U.S.A.: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport Canada: http://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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... outlet unless the blades can increase or change the power consumption. "PlayStation" is a registered trademark and "PS3" is a joint program of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Opera® Browser from Dolby Laboratories. ENERGY STAR is a trademark of these numbers in the "Home" mode. Wi-Fi...image size (measured diagonally). 2 Model Name Serial No. It meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Depending upon your Sony dealer regarding this TV (i.e. Changes to avoid any chance of electric shock. • Wipe the LCD screen gently with a solution of this...
... outlet unless the blades can increase or change the power consumption. "PlayStation" is a registered trademark and "PS3" is a joint program of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Opera® Browser from Dolby Laboratories. ENERGY STAR is a trademark of these numbers in the "Home" mode. Wi-Fi...image size (measured diagonally). 2 Model Name Serial No. It meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Depending upon your Sony dealer regarding this TV (i.e. Changes to avoid any chance of electric shock. • Wipe the LCD screen gently with a solution of this...
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...Cannot Connect to the Internet . . . . . 44 Adjusting the Server Display Settings. . . . . . 44 Browsing Websites 45 Enjoying Sony Entertainment Network . . . . . 45 Enjoying Yahoo! Contents Introducing Your New BRAVIA® Welcome to the World of BRAVIA 4 Experiencing Stunning ...TV Controls and Indicators 28 Using Features BRAVIA® Sync™ with Control for PC and HDMI IN 67 Using a Wall-Mount Bracket 68 Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket 69 Troubleshooting 74 Important Notices 81 Specifications 82 Index 84 On-line Registration United States http://productregistration.sony...
...Cannot Connect to the Internet . . . . . 44 Adjusting the Server Display Settings. . . . . . 44 Browsing Websites 45 Enjoying Sony Entertainment Network . . . . . 45 Enjoying Yahoo! Contents Introducing Your New BRAVIA® Welcome to the World of BRAVIA 4 Experiencing Stunning ...TV Controls and Indicators 28 Using Features BRAVIA® Sync™ with Control for PC and HDMI IN 67 Using a Wall-Mount Bracket 68 Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket 69 Troubleshooting 74 Important Notices 81 Specifications 82 Index 84 On-line Registration United States http://productregistration.sony...
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... experience the stunning detail of your TV. Use the documentation listed below to get the most detailed information about safety, regulatory and specifications of the USB Wireless LAN adapter. Read this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. Experiencing Stunning HD with sample ...connection diagrams. Operating Instructions for choosing this information prior to setting up your BRAVIA TV is only as good as the quality of the...
... experience the stunning detail of your TV. Use the documentation listed below to get the most detailed information about safety, regulatory and specifications of the USB Wireless LAN adapter. Read this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. Experiencing Stunning HD with sample ...connection diagrams. Operating Instructions for choosing this information prior to setting up your BRAVIA TV is only as good as the quality of the...
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...the Quick Setup Guide, enclosed separately, for connecting optional equipment. TV Feature Highlights Your BRAVIA comes with many convenient features, such as: ➢ BRAVIA® Sync™: Allows your BRAVIA TV to communicate with other Sony equipment supporting the Control for easy access (page 33). ➢...; Auto Wide Mode: Set your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires a source of HD programming, an HD ...
...the Quick Setup Guide, enclosed separately, for connecting optional equipment. TV Feature Highlights Your BRAVIA comes with many convenient features, such as: ➢ BRAVIA® Sync™: Allows your BRAVIA TV to communicate with other Sony equipment supporting the Control for easy access (page 33). ➢...; Auto Wide Mode: Set your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires a source of HD programming, an HD ...
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...weather, news and much more . ➢ DLNA: You can enjoy the large photo frame display with music. 6 TV Widgets bring the best of the Internet to your TV to the most suitable picture and sound settings based on DLNA Certified™ media servers. photo/music/video files) ...Yahoo! ➢ Input Selection: Allows you to easily switch between the connected equipment (page 35). ➢ Scene Select: Allows you to easily adjust your TV (page 46). The home network feature allows you to enjoy network content in other rooms. (page 38). ➢ Internet Video: Internet Video brings videos...
...weather, news and much more . ➢ DLNA: You can enjoy the large photo frame display with music. 6 TV Widgets bring the best of the Internet to your TV to the most suitable picture and sound settings based on DLNA Certified™ media servers. photo/music/video files) ...Yahoo! ➢ Input Selection: Allows you to easily switch between the connected equipment (page 35). ➢ Scene Select: Allows you to easily adjust your TV (page 46). The home network feature allows you to enjoy network content in other rooms. (page 38). ➢ Internet Video: Internet Video brings videos...
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..., see page 18. • For best picture quality, do not expose the screen to direct illumination or sunlight. • Avoid installing the TV in a room with a detached Table-Top Stand so you will need to attach the Table-Top Stand. Be sure to consider the following while... for the attachment instructions provided with the adequate number of people; Getting Started Getting Started Setting Up Your TV Some TV models are not mounting the TV to a wall, you can mount your TV to a wall right away. You will need a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied screws to complete the task...
..., see page 18. • For best picture quality, do not expose the screen to direct illumination or sunlight. • Avoid installing the TV in a room with a detached Table-Top Stand so you will need to attach the Table-Top Stand. Be sure to consider the following while... for the attachment instructions provided with the adequate number of people; Getting Started Getting Started Setting Up Your TV Some TV models are not mounting the TV to a wall, you can mount your TV to a wall right away. You will need a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied screws to complete the task...
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... Stand Refer to the supplied Table-Top Stand leaflet for securing the Table-Top Stand. • If using the supplied screws. Top Stand. 1 Place the TV set to the Table-Top Stand using an electric screwdriver, set the torque at approximately 1.5 N·m {15 kgf·cm}. 8 Guide pins • Align ...the TV from the top, slide it in until the guide pins cannot be seen. 2 Fix the TV to the Table- The arrow marks indicate the location of the screw holes used for proper attachment. •...
... Stand Refer to the supplied Table-Top Stand leaflet for securing the Table-Top Stand. • If using the supplied screws. Top Stand. 1 Place the TV set to the Table-Top Stand using an electric screwdriver, set the torque at approximately 1.5 N·m {15 kgf·cm}. 8 Guide pins • Align ...the TV from the top, slide it in until the guide pins cannot be seen. 2 Fix the TV to the Table- The arrow marks indicate the location of the screw holes used for proper attachment. •...
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Getting Started Detaching the Table-Top Stand from the TV To detach the Table-Top Stand from the TV, remove the screws fixed in a safe place, keeping them away from the rear of the TV. 9 Be sure to store the removed screws in step 2. • Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any... reason other than to install corresponding accessories on the TV. • When removing the Table-Top Stand from the TV, lay the display face down on a stable work surface that is larger than the TV. • To prevent damaging the surface of the LCD display, make sure to...
Getting Started Detaching the Table-Top Stand from the TV To detach the Table-Top Stand from the TV, remove the screws fixed in a safe place, keeping them away from the rear of the TV. 9 Be sure to store the removed screws in step 2. • Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any... reason other than to install corresponding accessories on the TV. • When removing the Table-Top Stand from the TV, lay the display face down on a stable work surface that is larger than the TV. • To prevent damaging the surface of the LCD display, make sure to...
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x Angle Adjustment (Swivel) • When adjusting the angle, hold the stand with one hand to avoid having the stand slip or TV tip over. *15° *15° *15° *15° * The angle is approximate value. 10 Adjusting the viewing angle of the TV This TV can be adjusted within the angles as illustrated.
x Angle Adjustment (Swivel) • When adjusting the angle, hold the stand with one hand to avoid having the stand slip or TV tip over. *15° *15° *15° *15° * The angle is approximate value. 10 Adjusting the viewing angle of the TV This TV can be adjusted within the angles as illustrated.
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... (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, HDMI IN 1/2/3/4 all-digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. See page 16 for the signals that bears the ...
... (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, HDMI IN 1/2/3/4 all-digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. See page 16 for the signals that bears the ...
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... yellow jack to Y for video and use audio L (mono) and R for audio signal. For component connection, use this output to listen to your TV's audio through your stereo system. Select the Video1/Component Selection option in DLNA Certified™ devices via a network (page 35), and also IPTV, Yahoo...! Widgets and Internet Browser are available. If you have mono equipment, connect its audio output port to the TV's L (MONO) audio input port. • An HDMI or Component video (YPBPR) connection is available only with HDMI connection. 12 To set to ...
... yellow jack to Y for video and use audio L (mono) and R for audio signal. For component connection, use this output to listen to your TV's audio through your stereo system. Select the Video1/Component Selection option in DLNA Certified™ devices via a network (page 35), and also IPTV, Yahoo...! Widgets and Internet Browser are available. If you have mono equipment, connect its audio output port to the TV's L (MONO) audio input port. • An HDMI or Component video (YPBPR) connection is available only with HDMI connection. 12 To set to ...
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... along with standard-definition analog programming. x Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only) 75-ohm coaxial cable Rear of TV CABLE/ANTENNA • It is capable of TV CABLE/ANTENNA • Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to switch between the cable and over-theair antenna programming,... as indicated below. Getting Started Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can easily be affected by radio frequency interference, resulting in your input signal (page 56). ...
... along with standard-definition analog programming. x Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only) 75-ohm coaxial cable Rear of TV CABLE/ANTENNA • It is capable of TV CABLE/ANTENNA • Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to switch between the cable and over-theair antenna programming,... as indicated below. Getting Started Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can easily be affected by radio frequency interference, resulting in your input signal (page 56). ...
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.../Satellite antenna cable HD cable box/ HD satellite box HDMI cable x Shown with audio) input located on the back of TV DVI-to a high-definition cable service or a high-definition satellite service. HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing ... satellite box CATV/Satellite antenna cable Audio cable (stereo mini plugs) 14 For the best possible picture, make sure you connect this equipment to your TV via the HDMI or component video (with DVI Connection Rear of your...
.../Satellite antenna cable HD cable box/ HD satellite box HDMI cable x Shown with audio) input located on the back of TV DVI-to a high-definition cable service or a high-definition satellite service. HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing ... satellite box CATV/Satellite antenna cable Audio cable (stereo mini plugs) 14 For the best possible picture, make sure you connect this equipment to your TV via the HDMI or component video (with DVI Connection Rear of your...
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For details, see page 11. 15 Getting Started x Shown with Component Connection Rear of TV CATV/Satellite antenna cable HD cable box/ HD satellite box AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) PR (red) PB (blue) Y (green) Component video cable Audio cable • If your equipment has a DVI output and not an HDMI output, connect the DVI output to the HDMI IN 1 (with DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter) and connect the audio output to the AUDIO IN of PC IN.
For details, see page 11. 15 Getting Started x Shown with Component Connection Rear of TV CATV/Satellite antenna cable HD cable box/ HD satellite box AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) PR (red) PB (blue) Y (green) Component video cable Audio cable • If your equipment has a DVI output and not an HDMI output, connect the DVI output to the HDMI IN 1 (with DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter) and connect the audio output to the AUDIO IN of PC IN.
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PC Use the TV as a monitor for your PC by connecting an 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.) Rear of TV HD15-HD15 cable (analog RGB) Audio cable (stereo mini plugs) • Connect the PC IN jack to the PC using an HD15-HD15 cable with ferrite core (analog RGB) and audio cable (page 11). 16
PC Use the TV as a monitor for your PC by connecting an 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.) Rear of TV HD15-HD15 cable (analog RGB) Audio cable (stereo mini plugs) • Connect the PC IN jack to the PC using an HD15-HD15 cable with ferrite core (analog RGB) and audio cable (page 11). 16
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Connecting Other Equipment Blu-ray Disc Player/"PS3" DVD player Digital satellite Digital receiver cable box Audio system Digital audio equipment (A/V Receiver/ Home Theater) Personal computer USB Getting Started Router/ Modem Analog audio Digital equipment recorder (A/V Receiver/ HomeTheater) CABLE/ ANTENNA VCR/Game system/ Camcorder • Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting other equipment to your TV. 17
Connecting Other Equipment Blu-ray Disc Player/"PS3" DVD player Digital satellite Digital receiver cable box Audio system Digital audio equipment (A/V Receiver/ Home Theater) Personal computer USB Getting Started Router/ Modem Analog audio Digital equipment recorder (A/V Receiver/ HomeTheater) CABLE/ ANTENNA VCR/Game system/ Camcorder • Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting other equipment to your TV. 17
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...Leave at temperatures below . Never install the TV set . Wall Wall • Inadequate ventilation can lead to overheating of the TV and may cause TV damage or cause a fire. 18 When Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area Make sure that your TV has adequate ventilation. Allow enough space around ...the TV as follows: Air circulation is blocked. Avoid operating the TV at least this...
...Leave at temperatures below . Never install the TV set . Wall Wall • Inadequate ventilation can lead to overheating of the TV and may cause TV damage or cause a fire. 18 When Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area Make sure that your TV has adequate ventilation. Allow enough space around ...the TV as follows: Air circulation is blocked. Avoid operating the TV at least this...
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... on the TV. ❑ Never install the TV on: • slippery, unstable and/or uneven surfaces. • furniture that can adequately support the weight of the angle brace to the wall stud. • attach the other side to the TV stand. Getting Started Securing the TV Sony strongly recommends ...taking measures to a TV stand (not supplied). 1 Secure the stand for the TV. For each angle brace use the appropriate hardware to: • attach one side ...
... on the TV. ❑ Never install the TV on: • slippery, unstable and/or uneven surfaces. • furniture that can adequately support the weight of the angle brace to the wall stud. • attach the other side to the TV stand. Getting Started Securing the TV Sony strongly recommends ...taking measures to a TV stand (not supplied). 1 Secure the stand for the TV. For each angle brace use the appropriate hardware to: • attach one side ...
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... bolts, wall anchor and chain (or rope). Wall-mount holes Wall-anchor (not supplied) Anchor bolts (not supplied) Rope or chain (not supplied) • Contact Sony Customer Support to secure the TV is no excess slack in the rope or chain. For United States call: 1-800-488-7669 or visit: www....sony.com/accessories For Canada call: 1-877-899-7669 • Securing the TV to the stand without securing the TV and the stand to follow the three measures recommended. 20 Make sure that there is with an...
... bolts, wall anchor and chain (or rope). Wall-mount holes Wall-anchor (not supplied) Anchor bolts (not supplied) Rope or chain (not supplied) • Contact Sony Customer Support to secure the TV is no excess slack in the rope or chain. For United States call: 1-800-488-7669 or visit: www....sony.com/accessories For Canada call: 1-877-899-7669 • Securing the TV to the stand without securing the TV and the stand to follow the three measures recommended. 20 Make sure that there is with an...