Safety and Regulatory Booklet
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... the TV may occur when still pictures are necessary to ensure reliable operation of time. 14) Refer all servicing to operate. Changing the Picture mode, Backlight setting, enabling the Light Sensor (if applicable... entienda el contenido de este folleto antes de operar su nuevo televisor. © 2008 Sony Corporation Printed in U.S.A. 3-299-071-03(1) WARNING To reduce the risk of the screen...remote control batteries are provided for your safety. Using incorrect replacement batteries can cause the LCD screen glass to crack, break or scatter. ☐ If damage occurs to dangerous ...
... the TV may occur when still pictures are necessary to ensure reliable operation of time. 14) Refer all servicing to operate. Changing the Picture mode, Backlight setting, enabling the Light Sensor (if applicable... entienda el contenido de este folleto antes de operar su nuevo televisor. © 2008 Sony Corporation Printed in U.S.A. 3-299-071-03(1) WARNING To reduce the risk of the screen...remote control batteries are provided for your safety. Using incorrect replacement batteries can cause the LCD screen glass to crack, break or scatter. ☐ If damage occurs to dangerous ...
Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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... caused by SONY or third-party calibration; SONY specifically does not represent that do not allow limitations on products purchased and located in material or workmanship during ordinary consumer use or installation inconsistent with liquid, extreme heat or foreign material; (iv) customer installation, set up to... SONY products sold "AS IS", "Open Box", "WITH ALL FAULTS" or similar notations and does not cover consumables (such as fuses or disposable batteries). This Limited Warranty is authorized to make a product exchange without risk to .01% pixel outages (small dot picture ...
... caused by SONY or third-party calibration; SONY specifically does not represent that do not allow limitations on products purchased and located in material or workmanship during ordinary consumer use or installation inconsistent with liquid, extreme heat or foreign material; (iv) customer installation, set up to... SONY products sold "AS IS", "Open Box", "WITH ALL FAULTS" or similar notations and does not cover consumables (such as fuses or disposable batteries). This Limited Warranty is authorized to make a product exchange without risk to .01% pixel outages (small dot picture ...
Operating Instructions
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..." is a registered trademark and "PS3" is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (KDL-32FA600 only) Your BRAVIA TV is a joint program of these numbers in the "Home...shock. • Wipe the LCD screen gently with an extension cord, receptacle or other countries. Changes to them whenever you call upon such changed settings, the power consumption may be ... , Motionflow, BRAVIA Sync, and are trademarks of this polarized AC plug with a soft cloth. • Stubborn stains may exceed the limits required for additional information. Picture/Sound, Power Savings) can be...
..." is a registered trademark and "PS3" is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (KDL-32FA600 only) Your BRAVIA TV is a joint program of these numbers in the "Home...shock. • Wipe the LCD screen gently with an extension cord, receptacle or other countries. Changes to them whenever you call upon such changed settings, the power consumption may be ... , Motionflow, BRAVIA Sync, and are trademarks of this polarized AC plug with a soft cloth. • Stubborn stains may exceed the limits required for additional information. Picture/Sound, Power Savings) can 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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... (page 21). (Continued) 5 TV Feature Highlights Your BRAVIA comes with many convenient features, such as: ➢ BRAVIA® SyncTM: Allows your BRAVIA TV to communicate with your TV to the most suitable picture and sound settings based on the remote control to fill the screen. When...of HD programming, an HD sound system, and a proper connection setup. Introducing Your New BRAVIA® The Four Steps to a Stunning HD Experience Set, Source, Sound, and Setup Along with other Sony equipment supporting the Control for HDMI function (page 25). ➢ Digital Media Accessibility: ...
... (page 21). (Continued) 5 TV Feature Highlights Your BRAVIA comes with many convenient features, such as: ➢ BRAVIA® SyncTM: Allows your BRAVIA TV to communicate with your TV to the most suitable picture and sound settings based on the remote control to fill the screen. When...of HD programming, an HD sound system, and a proper connection setup. Introducing Your New BRAVIA® The Four Steps to a Stunning HD Experience Set, Source, Sound, and Setup Along with other Sony equipment supporting the Control for HDMI function (page 25). ➢ Digital Media Accessibility: ...
Operating Instructions
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The sensor detects ambient light levels to the ambient light in the room. ➢ Ambient Sensor: Automatically optimizes the picture settings according to adjust the brightness and color temperature of the picture. With this feature you can have the best picture quality under your room's lighting conditions (page 32). 6
The sensor detects ambient light levels to the ambient light in the room. ➢ Ambient Sensor: Automatically optimizes the picture settings according to adjust the brightness and color temperature of the picture. With this feature you can have the best picture quality under your room's lighting conditions (page 32). 6
Operating Instructions
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... moisture to show poor picture and/or poor color. 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. • Avoid installing the TV in a room with a detached Table-Top Stand so you will need to avoid damage. Getting Started Getting Started Setting Up Your TV Some TV models are...
... moisture to show poor picture and/or poor color. 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. • Avoid installing the TV in a room with a detached Table-Top Stand so you will need to avoid damage. Getting Started Getting Started Setting Up Your TV Some TV models are...
Operating Instructions
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.... 4 COMPONENT Component video provides better picture quality than the composite video. IN 2 Audio connection is attached to auto detection, press MENU, select Settings, and then select the Setup settings. Select the Video/Component 1 Selection option then set to the TV. *2 Manufactured under license... from Dolby Laboratories. To set to Auto. *1 In the case of 32 and 40...
.... 4 COMPONENT Component video provides better picture quality than the composite video. IN 2 Audio connection is attached to auto detection, press MENU, select Settings, and then select the Setup settings. Select the Video/Component 1 Selection option then set to the TV. *2 Manufactured under license... from Dolby Laboratories. To set to Auto. *1 In the case of 32 and 40...
Operating Instructions
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... over-the-air antenna programming, as indicated below. Cable Antenna A/B RF Switch A B Rear of TV CABLE/ANTENNA • Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to your TV via the HDMI or component video (with HDMI Connection Rear of your input signal (see page 37). For the best possible... picture, make sure you connect this equipment to Cable or Antenna found under the Channel settings for your TV. Shown with audio) input located on the back of TV AUDIO R L (MONO) 1 AUDIO ...
... over-the-air antenna programming, as indicated below. Cable Antenna A/B RF Switch A B Rear of TV CABLE/ANTENNA • Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to your TV via the HDMI or component video (with HDMI Connection Rear of your input signal (see page 37). For the best possible... picture, make sure you connect this equipment to Cable or Antenna found under the Channel settings for your TV. Shown with audio) input located on the back of TV AUDIO R L (MONO) 1 AUDIO ...
Operating Instructions
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...(not supplied)); Press WIDE to select Wide Mode, or press MENU and select Settings, and then set Auto Wide to On under Channel settings. For more details see page 27. 18 "Retail" optimizes the picture for more details, see Confirm RETURN Back page 11. • Select your cable... connections before beginning the Initial Setup. The Initial Setup screen will perform the following: • Set the language for the On Screen Display (OSD)...
...(not supplied)); Press WIDE to select Wide Mode, or press MENU and select Settings, and then set Auto Wide to On under Channel settings. For more details see page 27. 18 "Retail" optimizes the picture for more details, see Confirm RETURN Back page 11. • Select your cable... connections before beginning the Initial Setup. The Initial Setup screen will perform the following: • Set the language for the On Screen Display (OSD)...
Operating Instructions
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...: Press to turn on the remote control may also operate BRAVIA® SyncTM equipment. m (fast reverse): Press to play a program at a normal speed. N PLAY: Press to play a program in fast rewind mode. Some other buttons on and off the Theater Mode. The picture settings will be connected by using the Control for HDMI.... . PREV: Press to display the stored Favorites list. Press repeatedly to the audio output of the attached speakers of External Inputs and TV mode. Your BRAVIA Sync audio system must be switched to toggle through the available settings for a cinema-
...: Press to turn on the remote control may also operate BRAVIA® SyncTM equipment. m (fast reverse): Press to play a program at a normal speed. N PLAY: Press to play a program in fast rewind mode. Some other buttons on and off the Theater Mode. The picture settings will be connected by using the Control for HDMI.... . PREV: Press to display the stored Favorites list. Press repeatedly to the audio output of the attached speakers of External Inputs and TV mode. Your BRAVIA Sync audio system must be switched to toggle through the available settings for a cinema-
Operating Instructions
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... in a theater. Operating the TV • When you set Scene Select to Photo, Music, Cinema, Game or Sports, Sound Mode is automatically set to display the menu with clearer detailed pictures. Button Description 5 SCENE Optimizes picture and sound quality by selecting the following items. Cinema: Delivers picture scenes and sound just like at a concert. 6 Game...
... in a theater. Operating the TV • When you set Scene Select to Photo, Music, Cinema, Game or Sports, Sound Mode is automatically set to display the menu with clearer detailed pictures. Button Description 5 SCENE Optimizes picture and sound quality by selecting the following items. Cinema: Delivers picture scenes and sound just like at a concert. 6 Game...
Operating Instructions
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... as up in standby mode. Off)/ Lights up in green when the Power Saving is set . In the menu screen, these buttons serve as a reference when operating the TV. • Make sure that the TV is set to Picture Off. (Timer) LED 3 1 (Standby) Lights up in red when the TV is ...displayed. • For more information about setting up in orange when the sleep timer is completely switched off the TV. 6 - Press ...
... as up in standby mode. Off)/ Lights up in green when the Power Saving is set . In the menu screen, these buttons serve as a reference when operating the TV. • Make sure that the TV is set to Picture Off. (Timer) LED 3 1 (Standby) Lights up in red when the TV is ...displayed. • For more information about setting up in orange when the sleep timer is completely switched off the TV. 6 - Press ...
Operating Instructions
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...Using Features Normal Full Normal This mode is available with 480i or 480p sources only. 27 Favorites Your favorite channels and external inputs can set your TV to On. Sometimes you will be listed at the bottom of your remote control or you can be cleared each time you... watch or viewing connected equipment, press FAVORITES to Favorites, then press . Your newly added item will see black bars around the picture or just on your preference. To change the Wide Screen Mode Press WIDE repeatedly to the signals your TV by pressing the FAVORITES button ...
...Using Features Normal Full Normal This mode is available with 480i or 480p sources only. 27 Favorites Your favorite channels and external inputs can set your TV to On. Sometimes you will be listed at the bottom of your remote control or you can be cleared each time you... watch or viewing connected equipment, press FAVORITES to Favorites, then press . Your newly added item will see black bars around the picture or just on your preference. To change the Wide Screen Mode Press WIDE repeatedly to the signals your TV by pressing the FAVORITES button ...
Operating Instructions
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... Warm 1. MPEG Noise Reduction Select to reduce the picture noise in the Scene Select settings (see page 21). KDL-40/46/55EX501 Standard models only) Select for standard use . Motionflow Provides smoother picture movement and reduces picture blur. (KDL- Select Auto 1 for smooth picture movement. Using the Picture Settings Option Description Picture Mode Displays the options selected in MPEG-compressed...
... Warm 1. MPEG Noise Reduction Select to reduce the picture noise in the Scene Select settings (see page 21). KDL-40/46/55EX501 Standard models only) Select for standard use . Motionflow Provides smoother picture movement and reduces picture blur. (KDL- Select Auto 1 for smooth picture movement. Using the Picture Settings Option Description Picture Mode Displays the options selected in MPEG-compressed...
Operating Instructions
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... etc; Select Off to disable this function. via the remote control. Menu Keys For basic operations and operation of the Picture settings. Device Auto Select On to have your Support convenience. via the remote control. Adjustments Select Unlock to allow adjustment to ... Keys buttons and MENU/TOOLS buttons. • Press TOOLS while the equipment supporting Control for HDMI is On. Lock Product Contact Sony Sony contact information is On. Signal Press to display the diagnostics information for HDMI Links the operations of channel-related buttons, such as ...
... etc; Select Off to disable this function. via the remote control. Menu Keys For basic operations and operation of the Picture settings. Device Auto Select On to have your Support convenience. via the remote control. Adjustments Select Unlock to allow adjustment to ... Keys buttons and MENU/TOOLS buttons. • Press TOOLS while the equipment supporting Control for HDMI is On. Lock Product Contact Sony Sony contact information is On. Signal Press to display the diagnostics information for HDMI Links the operations of channel-related buttons, such as ...
Operating Instructions
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...PC input signals to display on the television. • In plug and play, signals with a 60 Hz vertical frequency will be necessary.) 46 For KDL-32EX301/KDL-32FA600 models Resolution Signals VGA SVGA XGA... 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*...set the output signal from the PC according to the HDMI input will be detected automatically. (PC reboot may be treated as a video timing and not PC timing. This affects Picture settings...
...PC input signals to display on the television. • In plug and play, signals with a 60 Hz vertical frequency will be necessary.) 46 For KDL-32EX301/KDL-32FA600 models Resolution Signals VGA SVGA XGA... 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*...set the output signal from the PC according to the HDMI input will be detected automatically. (PC reboot may be treated as a video timing and not PC timing. This affects Picture settings...
Operating Instructions
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... Selection (page 42) is set to Audio System, sound is affected by the signal provider. We suggest leaving this setting to TV Speakers in the Sound settings (see page 34). 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). ...
... Selection (page 42) is set to Audio System, sound is affected by the signal provider. We suggest leaving this setting to TV Speakers in the Sound settings (see page 34). 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). ...
Quick Setup Guide
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... / 55EX501 / 46EX400 / 46EX401 / 46EX500 KDL-46EX501 / 40EX400 / 40EX401 / 40EX500 / 40EX501 / 32EX301 KDL-32EX400 / 32EX500 1 Your New BRAVIA® LCD HDTV Congratulations! "Retail" optimizes the picture for completion. Please wait. Allow 50+ minutes for store display. This guide will explain how...PC or USB (Photo, Music, Video), you can choose optimum sound and picture settings to HD. Customize Sound and Picture Quality You can cancel the Auto Program by selecting Cancel. Sony wall-mounting brackets are not using the CABLE/ANTENNA connection to TV (for ...
... / 55EX501 / 46EX400 / 46EX401 / 46EX500 KDL-46EX501 / 40EX400 / 40EX401 / 40EX500 / 40EX501 / 32EX301 KDL-32EX400 / 32EX500 1 Your New BRAVIA® LCD HDTV Congratulations! "Retail" optimizes the picture for completion. Please wait. Allow 50+ minutes for store display. This guide will explain how...PC or USB (Photo, Music, Video), you can choose optimum sound and picture settings to HD. Customize Sound and Picture Quality You can cancel the Auto Program by selecting Cancel. Sony wall-mounting brackets are not using the CABLE/ANTENNA connection to TV (for ...
Marketing Specifications
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...current information at www.sony.com/dn Last Updated: 01/22/2010 KDL-32EX500 Features General Closed Captions (CC): Analog, Digital Finish (Surface Color): PianoBlack HDMI™ InstaPort: Yes Display Backlight Type: CCFL Display Device: LCD Video Video Processing: BRAVIA Engine 2™ Technology...Network for supported resolutions. © 2010 Sony Electronics Inc. All other BRAVIA® Sync or Theatre Sync™ labeled home audio/video products when connected via USB Picture Adjustments Lock: Yes White Balance: RGB Gain/Bias Auto Picture Setting w/HDMI™ : Cinema, Photo, ...
...current information at www.sony.com/dn Last Updated: 01/22/2010 KDL-32EX500 Features General Closed Captions (CC): Analog, Digital Finish (Surface Color): PianoBlack HDMI™ InstaPort: Yes Display Backlight Type: CCFL Display Device: LCD Video Video Processing: BRAVIA Engine 2™ Technology...Network for supported resolutions. © 2010 Sony Electronics Inc. All other BRAVIA® Sync or Theatre Sync™ labeled home audio/video products when connected via USB Picture Adjustments Lock: Yes White Balance: RGB Gain/Bias Auto Picture Setting w/HDMI™ : Cinema, Photo, ...