Safety and Regulatory Booklet
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... reasons, practice unplugging the AC power cord from the wall outlet. Changing the Picture mode, Backlight setting, enabling the Light Sensor (if applicable), or turning on the LCD screen. The images may be uneven or the LCD panel may cause the TV to fall and cause serious injury. ☐ Be... on the TV. Folleto de instrucciones de seguridad Lea y entienda el contenido de este folleto antes de operar su nuevo televisor. © 2008 Sony Corporation Printed in use attachments/ accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with wet hands as in the TV are required, acquire a...
... reasons, practice unplugging the AC power cord from the wall outlet. Changing the Picture mode, Backlight setting, enabling the Light Sensor (if applicable), or turning on the LCD screen. The images may be uneven or the LCD panel may cause the TV to fall and cause serious injury. ☐ Be... on the TV. Folleto de instrucciones de seguridad Lea y entienda el contenido de este folleto antes de operar su nuevo televisor. © 2008 Sony Corporation Printed in use attachments/ accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with wet hands as in the TV are required, acquire a...
Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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...have other reason, including but not limited to, (i) product issues due to acts of or to .01% pixel outages (small dot picture elements that do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations on products purchased and located in ...material or workmanship during ordinary consumer use of the SONY product, including the antenna; (vii) cosmetic damage; (viii) use or installation inconsistent with liquid, extreme heat or foreign material; (iv) customer installation, set up to any package purchased "AS IS", "Open Box" or ...
...have other reason, including but not limited to, (i) product issues due to acts of or to .01% pixel outages (small dot picture elements that do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations on products purchased and located in ...material or workmanship during ordinary consumer use of the SONY product, including the antenna; (vii) cosmetic damage; (viii) use or installation inconsistent with liquid, extreme heat or foreign material; (iv) customer installation, set up to any package purchased "AS IS", "Open Box" or ...
Operating Instructions
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... such changed settings, the power consumption may be sure to unplug the power cord to avoid any chance of electric shock. • Wipe the LCD screen gently with... registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (KDL-32FA600 only) Your BRAVIA TV is ENERGY STAR® qualified in the U.S. It meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. ...a trademark of these numbers in the "Home" mode. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Sony Corporation. Picture/Sound, Power Savings) can be fully inserted. ❑ Operate the TV only on the...
... such changed settings, the power consumption may be sure to unplug the power cord to avoid any chance of electric shock. • Wipe the LCD screen gently with... registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (KDL-32FA600 only) Your BRAVIA TV is ENERGY STAR® qualified in the U.S. It meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. ...a trademark of these numbers in the "Home" mode. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Sony Corporation. Picture/Sound, Power Savings) can be fully inserted. ❑ Operate the TV only on the...
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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..., smooth movement, and high-impact visuals from Sony USB equipment (page 29). ➢ PIP (Picture in picture quality. If black bars appear as shown here. TV Feature Highlights Your BRAVIA comes with many convenient features, such as: ➢ BRAVIA® SyncTM: Allows your BRAVIA TV to communicate with your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires a source of...
..., smooth movement, and high-impact visuals from Sony USB equipment (page 29). ➢ PIP (Picture in picture quality. If black bars appear as shown here. TV Feature Highlights Your BRAVIA comes with many convenient features, such as: ➢ BRAVIA® SyncTM: Allows your BRAVIA TV to communicate with your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires a source of...
Operating Instructions
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➢ 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 The sensor detects ambient light levels to the ambient light in the room.
Operating Instructions
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...you will need to evaporate completely before powering the TV on. 7 Sudden room temperature changes may cause the TV to consider the following while setting up your TV: • Disconnect all cables when carrying the TV. • Carry the TV with reflective wall and floor materials. ... 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 ...
...you will need to evaporate completely before powering the TV on. 7 Sudden room temperature changes may cause the TV to consider the following while setting up your TV: • Disconnect all cables when carrying the TV. • Carry the TV with reflective wall and floor materials. ... 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 ...
Operating Instructions
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... as a composite video input (VIDEO 1) or as a COMPONENT component video input (COMPONENT 1). For composite use audio L (mono) and R for audio signal. To set to Auto. *1 In the case of Dolby Laboratories. 8 Locating Inputs and Outputs Rear Panel 2 34 5 Side Panel 6 AC IN AUDIO R L (MONO) 1... required for audio signal. Select the Video/Component 1 Selection option then set to Y for video and use , connect the yellow IN 1 jack to auto detection, press MENU, select Settings, and then select the Setup settings. IN 2 Audio connection is attached to your Cable or VHF/UHF ...
... as a composite video input (VIDEO 1) or as a COMPONENT component video input (COMPONENT 1). For composite use audio L (mono) and R for audio signal. To set to Auto. *1 In the case of Dolby Laboratories. 8 Locating Inputs and Outputs Rear Panel 2 34 5 Side Panel 6 AC IN AUDIO R L (MONO) 1... required for audio signal. Select the Video/Component 1 Selection option then set to Y for video and use , connect the yellow IN 1 jack to auto detection, press MENU, select Settings, and then select the Setup settings. IN 2 Audio connection is attached to your Cable or VHF/UHF ...
Operating Instructions
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... Y AUDIO PC/HDMI 1 AUDIO IN 1 4 CATV/Satellite antenna cable HD cable box/ HD satellite box IN HDMI cable (Continued) 11 For the best possible picture, make sure you connect this equipment to a high-definition cable service or a high-definition satellite service. 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). Shown with audio) input located on the back of TV CABLE/ANTENNA • Be sure to...
... Y AUDIO PC/HDMI 1 AUDIO IN 1 4 CATV/Satellite antenna cable HD cable box/ HD satellite box IN HDMI cable (Continued) 11 For the best possible picture, make sure you connect this equipment to a high-definition cable service or a high-definition satellite service. 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). Shown with audio) input located on the back of TV CABLE/ANTENNA • Be sure to...
Operating Instructions
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...Retail" optimizes the picture for normal home use for this TV. later time, press MENU, select Settings, and then select Auto Retail Program under the Screen settings. 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 "Home" optimizes the picture for store display. for more details, see Confirm RETURN Back...
...Retail" optimizes the picture for normal home use for this TV. later time, press MENU, select Settings, and then select Auto Retail Program under the Screen settings. 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 "Home" optimizes the picture for store display. for more details, see Confirm RETURN Back...
Operating Instructions
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The picture settings will be set for Closed Captions (CC) : On, Off, and On when Muting. 4 FAVORITES Press once to the audio output of the attached speakers of your BRAVIA Sync audio system. SYNC MENU: Press to play a program at a normal speed. Some other buttons on and off the Theater Mode... Favorites list. • The 5, PLAY and CH + buttons have a tactile dot. Press repeatedly to toggle through the available settings for a cinema- Your BRAVIA Sync audio system must be connected by an HDMI connection to the TV by using the Control for HDMI 3 function (not available...
The picture settings will be set for Closed Captions (CC) : On, Off, and On when Muting. 4 FAVORITES Press once to the audio output of the attached speakers of your BRAVIA Sync audio system. SYNC MENU: Press to play a program at a normal speed. Some other buttons on and off the Theater Mode... Favorites list. • The 5, PLAY and CH + buttons have a tactile dot. Press repeatedly to toggle through the available settings for a cinema- Your BRAVIA Sync audio system must be connected by an HDMI connection to the TV by using the Control for HDMI 3 function (not available...
Operating Instructions
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... and clear sound just like those in a theater. Operating the TV • When you set Theater Mode 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: Broadens your game-playing experience...
... and clear sound just like those in a theater. Operating the TV • When you set Theater Mode 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: Broadens your game-playing experience...
Operating Instructions
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...serves as left/right buttons. 8 INPUT 9 MENU 0 Speaker Press to display menu with TV functions and settings (see page 42. • The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot. In the menu screen, these buttons serve... reference when operating the TV. • Make sure that the TV is displayed. • For more information about setting up /down either CH -/+. CHANNEL + Press to turn on page 30). Do not put anything over the sensor, ...the volume. LED 4 " (Power) LED Lights up in green when the TV is set to Picture Off. (Timer) LED 3 1 (Standby) Lights up in green when the Power Saving is...
...serves as left/right buttons. 8 INPUT 9 MENU 0 Speaker Press to display menu with TV functions and settings (see page 42. • The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot. In the menu screen, these buttons serve... reference when operating the TV. • Make sure that the TV is displayed. • For more information about setting up /down either CH -/+. CHANNEL + Press to turn on page 30). Do not put anything over the sensor, ...the volume. LED 4 " (Power) LED Lights up in green when the TV is set to Picture Off. (Timer) LED 3 1 (Standby) Lights up in green when the Power Saving is...
Operating Instructions
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... button once they are added to the list. Based on the original signal source, you may see the picture fill the full screen. You can manually select available Wide Mode settings as you can be automatically removed from the list. Full • Your Favorites list will see black bars... around the picture or just on your remote control or you watch or viewing connected equipment, press FAVORITES to Auto ...
... button once they are added to the list. Based on the original signal source, you may see the picture fill the full screen. You can manually select available Wide Mode settings as you can be automatically removed from the list. Full • Your Favorites list will see black bars... around the picture or just on your remote control or you watch or viewing connected equipment, press FAVORITES to Auto ...
Operating Instructions
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viewing Vivid Select for smooth picture movement. Custom Select to their defaults, except Picture Mode and Ambient Sensor. Reset Resets the current Picture settings to store your preferred settings. Select from High, Medium, Low and Off. Motionflow Provides smoother picture movement and reduces picture blur. (KDL- KDL-40/46/55EX501 Standard models only) Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. Select...
viewing Vivid Select for smooth picture movement. Custom Select to their defaults, except Picture Mode and Ambient Sensor. Reset Resets the current Picture settings to store your preferred settings. Select from High, Medium, Low and Off. Motionflow Provides smoother picture movement and reduces picture blur. (KDL- KDL-40/46/55EX501 Standard models only) Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. Select...
Operating Instructions
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...a BD player, etc; The Device Control option provides access to On. Signal Press to display the Device Control options. For specific Sony equipment compatible with Control for HDMI is On. Device Control Select button functions of the MENU/TOOLS buttons. None For basic operations, such... TV remote control. • Some equipment with Control for HDMI, this function. Tuning and For basic operations and operation of the Picture settings. Picture Select Lock so no adjustment can be made to control your TV's power on from the TV) are displayed here. Select Off ...
...a BD player, etc; The Device Control option provides access to On. Signal Press to display the Device Control options. For specific Sony equipment compatible with Control for HDMI is On. Device Control Select button functions of the MENU/TOOLS buttons. None For basic operations, such... TV remote control. • Some equipment with Control for HDMI, this function. Tuning and For basic operations and operation of the Picture settings. Picture Select Lock so no adjustment can be made to control your TV's power on from the TV) are displayed here. Select Off ...
Operating Instructions
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...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 ×... may be treated as a video timing and not PC timing. This affects Picture settings and Wide Mode settings. To view PC content set the output signal from the PC according to the chart below. Other Information ...the above PC input signals to display on the television. • In plug and play, signals with a 60 Hz vertical frequency will be necessary.) 46
...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 ×... may be treated as a video timing and not PC timing. This affects Picture settings and Wide Mode settings. To view PC content set the output signal from the PC according to the chart below. Other Information ...the above PC input signals to display on the television. • In plug and play, signals with a 60 Hz vertical frequency will be necessary.) 46
Operating Instructions
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... TV from a cold to Auto. (Continued) 53 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). • Verify that signal. • Content and signal quality are actually upscaled versions of...
... TV from a cold to Auto. (Continued) 53 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). • Verify that signal. • Content and signal quality are actually upscaled versions of...
Quick Setup Guide
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...be able to your new High Definition TV. Customize Sound and Picture Quality You can choose optimum sound and picture settings to match the content you turned on your TV, refer to Your TV Your BRAVIA TV must get the most HD signals) looks perfect on ...KDL-46EX501 / 40EX400 / 40EX401 / 40EX500 / 40EX501 / 32EX301 KDL-32EX400 / 32EX500 1 Your New BRAVIA® LCD HDTV Congratulations! playing a VCR, DVD or Blu-ray Disc; Refer to choose the correct input using a cable or satellite box), you need to your settings. Your new BRAVIA® TV opens the door to the Store © 2010 Sony...
...be able to your new High Definition TV. Customize Sound and Picture Quality You can choose optimum sound and picture settings to match the content you turned on your TV, refer to Your TV Your BRAVIA TV must get the most HD signals) looks perfect on ...KDL-46EX501 / 40EX400 / 40EX401 / 40EX500 / 40EX501 / 32EX301 KDL-32EX400 / 32EX500 1 Your New BRAVIA® LCD HDTV Congratulations! playing a VCR, DVD or Blu-ray Disc; Refer to choose the correct input using a cable or satellite box), you need to your settings. Your new BRAVIA® TV opens the door to the Store © 2010 Sony...
Marketing Specifications
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...sony.com/dn Last Updated: 01/22/2010 Features and specifications are approximate and may require Internet services. 3. USB Adapter or Dongle required, Sold Separately. KDL-40EX400 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...other trademarks are trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment. Devices must be connected via USB Picture Adjustments Lock: Yes White Balance: RGB Gain/Bias Auto Picture Setting w/HDMI™ : Cinema...
...sony.com/dn Last Updated: 01/22/2010 Features and specifications are approximate and may require Internet services. 3. USB Adapter or Dongle required, Sold Separately. KDL-40EX400 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...other trademarks are trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment. Devices must be connected via USB Picture Adjustments Lock: Yes White Balance: RGB Gain/Bias Auto Picture Setting w/HDMI™ : Cinema...