Safety and Regulatory Booklet
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...réparation, adressez-vous à un réparateur qualifié. Allow adequate space around the TV set with furniture and TV sets. ☐ Do not install the TV on the LCD screen. candles) away from toppling over Take measures to an AC power outlet with one wider than the ...-circuit, d'incendie, de blessure et de dommages à la propriété. Reportez-vous au verso pour plus d'information. A TV set to have it checked by Sony and to avoid electrical shock, short-circuit, fire, bodily injury or property damage. 1) Lisez les directives suivantes. 2) Conservez ces ...
...réparation, adressez-vous à un réparateur qualifié. Allow adequate space around the TV set with furniture and TV sets. ☐ Do not install the TV on the LCD screen. candles) away from toppling over Take measures to an AC power outlet with one wider than the ...-circuit, d'incendie, de blessure et de dommages à la propriété. Reportez-vous au verso pour plus d'information. A TV set to have it checked by Sony and to avoid electrical shock, short-circuit, fire, bodily injury or property damage. 1) Lisez les directives suivantes. 2) Conservez ces ...
Operating Instructions
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...LCD screen gently with a solution of mild soap and warm water. • If using a chemically pretreated cloth, please follow the instruction provided on 110-240 V AC. ❑ Avoid operating the TV at the side and rear of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (KDL-32FA600 only) Your BRAVIA TV...174; qualified in the U.S. "BRAVIA" and , Motionflow, BRAVIA Sync, and are trademarks or registered marks of Energy. "PlayStation" is a registered trademark and "PS3" is a trademark of the TV. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Sony Corporation. ENERGY STAR is a ...
...LCD screen gently with a solution of mild soap and warm water. • If using a chemically pretreated cloth, please follow the instruction provided on 110-240 V AC. ❑ Avoid operating the TV at the side and rear of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (KDL-32FA600 only) Your BRAVIA TV...174; qualified in the U.S. "BRAVIA" and , Motionflow, BRAVIA Sync, and are trademarks or registered marks of Energy. "PlayStation" is a registered trademark and "PS3" is a trademark of the TV. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Sony Corporation. ENERGY STAR is a ...
Operating Instructions
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... 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 Sound Settings 33 Using the Screen... a Wall-Mount Bracket 47 Installing 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...
... 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 Sound Settings 33 Using the Screen... a Wall-Mount Bracket 47 Installing 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...
Operating Instructions
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You can enjoy crisp, clear images, smooth movement, and high-impact visuals from 1080 HD signals as : ➢ BRAVIA® SyncTM: Allows your BRAVIA TV to communicate with other Sony equipment supporting the Control for HDMI function (page 25). ➢ Digital Media Accessibility: Use the Photo, Music, and Video ... to a standard analog signal, you will notice a big difference in Picture): You can work on your PC and watch your TV to automatically adjust the screen based on the signal resolution (page 27). ➢ Input Selection: Allows you are at your finger tips for easy access (page...
You can enjoy crisp, clear images, smooth movement, and high-impact visuals from 1080 HD signals as : ➢ BRAVIA® SyncTM: Allows your BRAVIA TV to communicate with other Sony equipment supporting the Control for HDMI function (page 25). ➢ Digital Media Accessibility: Use the Photo, Music, and Video ... to a standard analog signal, you will notice a big difference in Picture): You can work on your PC and watch your TV to automatically adjust the screen based on the signal resolution (page 27). ➢ Input Selection: Allows you are at your finger tips for easy access (page...
Operating Instructions
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... 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 the TV...
... 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 the TV...
Operating Instructions
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...set Auto Wide to stop or cancel the Auto Program. Follow the help text provided on the TV. button: Allows you to select the highlighted option and advance to the next screen. 3 Auto Program will scan for available channels from the signal source directly connected to the Quick... Setup Guide (supplied) for digital and analog channels Complete your cable connections before beginning the Initial Setup. Refer to the TV's CABLE/ANTENNA input. "Retail...
...set Auto Wide to stop or cancel the Auto Program. Follow the help text provided on the TV. button: Allows you to select the highlighted option and advance to the next screen. 3 Auto Program will scan for available channels from the signal source directly connected to the Quick... Setup Guide (supplied) for digital and analog channels Complete your cable connections before beginning the Initial Setup. Refer to the TV's CABLE/ANTENNA input. "Retail...
Operating Instructions
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...a concert. 6 Game: Broadens your game-playing experience with superb picture and sound quality. 7 Graphics: Eases prolonged monitor viewing with TV functions and settings. Button Description 5 SCENE Optimizes picture and sound quality by selecting the following items. Cinema: Delivers picture scenes and ...Auto: Automatically optimizes picture and sound quality according to the input source. 6 RETURN Press to go back to the previous screen or exit from the screen when displaying menu items and settings. 7 MENU Press to On, Cinema is automatically set to Dynamic. • When ...
...a concert. 6 Game: Broadens your game-playing experience with superb picture and sound quality. 7 Graphics: Eases prolonged monitor viewing with TV functions and settings. Button Description 5 SCENE Optimizes picture and sound quality by selecting the following items. Cinema: Delivers picture scenes and ...Auto: Automatically optimizes picture and sound quality according to the input source. 6 RETURN Press to go back to the previous screen or exit from the screen when displaying menu items and settings. 7 MENU Press to On, Cinema is automatically set to Dynamic. • When ...
Operating Instructions
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... 1 2 3 4 MENU 9 Item Description 1 Ambient sensor (IR) Infrared Receiver Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly. Off)/ Lights up in green when the TV is displayed. • For more information about setting up /down either CH -/+. CHANNEL + Press to scan through channels, ...press and hold down buttons. 7 - To scan quickly through channels. In the menu screen, these buttons serve 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 ...
... 1 2 3 4 MENU 9 Item Description 1 Ambient sensor (IR) Infrared Receiver Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly. Off)/ Lights up in green when the TV is displayed. • For more information about setting up /down either CH -/+. CHANNEL + Press to scan through channels, ...press and hold down buttons. 7 - To scan quickly through channels. In the menu screen, these buttons serve 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 ...
Operating Instructions
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.... 1 Press TOOLS. 2 Press V/v to highlight Audio Swap and press . 3 Press V/v to highlight the window to full PC screen. Using PIP Feature PIP (picture in picture) displays a picture from a connected PC in full screen, and a TV program or other external input (see below "To Enter PIP" table) in an inset window. (Closed Captions (CC...
.... 1 Press TOOLS. 2 Press V/v to highlight Audio Swap and press . 3 Press V/v to highlight the window to full PC screen. Using PIP Feature PIP (picture in picture) displays a picture from a connected PC in full screen, and a TV program or other external input (see below "To Enter PIP" table) in an inset window. (Closed Captions (CC...
Operating Instructions
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... control or you can manually select available Wide Mode settings as you want to watch your TV by pressing the FAVORITES button once they are added to the signals your TV receives. To change the Wide Screen Mode Press WIDE repeatedly to Favorites, then press . When you continue to On. Your newly added... item will be listed at the bottom of the screen. Select Auto Wide and set to add items beyond the 10th item, the item listed at the top of your TV to Auto Wide. Wide Mode The Wide Mode feature allows you run the Auto Program...
... control or you can manually select available Wide Mode settings as you want to watch your TV by pressing the FAVORITES button once they are added to the signals your TV receives. To change the Wide Screen Mode Press WIDE repeatedly to Favorites, then press . When you continue to On. Your newly added... item will be listed at the bottom of the screen. Select Auto Wide and set to add items beyond the 10th item, the item listed at the top of your TV to Auto Wide. Wide Mode The Wide Mode feature allows you run the Auto Program...
Operating Instructions
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.... Select the Label Video Inputs option. When you can change the Wide Screen Mode for viewing including the TV mode. Press V/v to highlight the video input (HDMI 1-4, Video 1-2, Component 1-2, PC) to the TV. To Label an Input 1 Press MENU and select Settings, then select the Setup settings. Full 2 •...; Use the Auto Adjustment to adjust the display position and phase of TV mode and other equipment connected to which you press the INPUT button. Wide Mode with PC Wide Mode is grayed out in the PC ...
.... Select the Label Video Inputs option. When you can change the Wide Screen Mode for viewing including the TV mode. Press V/v to highlight the video input (HDMI 1-4, Video 1-2, Component 1-2, PC) to the TV. To Label an Input 1 Press MENU and select Settings, then select the Setup settings. Full 2 •...; Use the Auto Adjustment to adjust the display position and phase of TV mode and other equipment connected to which you press the INPUT button. Wide Mode with PC Wide Mode is grayed out in the PC ...
Operating Instructions
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... cameras (such as cameras with the extension ".mp3" that period, the TV automatically switches itself into standby mode. MPEG1, MPEG2 (files with the extension ".mpg") • Photo Playback Auto Start works only for photo files in a Sony digital still camera or camcorder through a USB cable or USB storage device...held liable for any damage to, or loss of time. The file or folder list appears. 4 Press V/v/B/b to display a photograph on the screen for a selected period of , data on the recording media due to the USB port then turned on the USB device may not start automatically ...
... cameras (such as cameras with the extension ".mp3" that period, the TV automatically switches itself into standby mode. MPEG1, MPEG2 (files with the extension ".mpg") • Photo Playback Auto Start works only for photo files in a Sony digital still camera or camcorder through a USB cable or USB storage device...held liable for any damage to, or loss of time. The file or folder list appears. 4 Press V/v/B/b to display a photograph on the screen for a selected period of , data on the recording media due to the USB port then turned on the USB device may not start automatically ...
Operating Instructions
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... remote control to display the menu options. 2, 3 2 Press V/v/B/b to navigate on your TV to customize your photo, music, and video files from Sony USB connected equipment. Settings The Settings icon contains all of the images you see on the screen. Screen: adjust the size and shape of the necessary configurations to fit your connected...
... remote control to display the menu options. 2, 3 2 Press V/v/B/b to navigate on your TV to customize your photo, music, and video files from Sony USB connected equipment. Settings The Settings icon contains all of the images you see on the screen. Screen: adjust the size and shape of the necessary configurations to fit your connected...
Operating Instructions
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... picture scenes. Select from High, Medium, Low and Off. Gamma Adjusts the balance between bright and dark areas of the screen. Select from High, Medium, Low and Off. Select On to the default values. Option Advanced Settings Ambient Sensor Description Reset... Resets the advanced settings to optimize the picture by sensing the lighting environment surrounding the TV. White Balance Adjusts the color temperature in Advanced Settings depend on the content. • Available Picture options, including options ...
... picture scenes. Select from High, Medium, Low and Off. Gamma Adjusts the balance between bright and dark areas of the screen. Select from High, Medium, Low and Off. Select On to the default values. Option Advanced Settings Ambient Sensor Description Reset... Resets the advanced settings to optimize the picture by sensing the lighting environment surrounding the TV. White Balance Adjusts the color temperature in Advanced Settings depend on the content. • Available Picture options, including options ...
Operating Instructions
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...to fill the display area. Display Area Full Pixel Displays pictures in their recommended size. -1 Enlarges the picture so that fills the wide screen. Horizontal Allows you to move the position of the picture left and right. (Available in Wide Zoom Center and Zoom.) Vertical Center Allows...and down. (Available in Wide Zoom and Zoom.) Using the Menus • Normal is not available when you are cut off (available depending on the TV model). +1 Displays pictures in their original size when parts of the picture are watching a 720p, 1080i or 1080p source. • If 4:3 Default ...
...to fill the display area. Display Area Full Pixel Displays pictures in their recommended size. -1 Enlarges the picture so that fills the wide screen. Horizontal Allows you to move the position of the picture left and right. (Available in Wide Zoom Center and Zoom.) Vertical Center Allows...and down. (Available in Wide Zoom and Zoom.) Using the Menus • Normal is not available when you are cut off (available depending on the TV model). +1 Displays pictures in their original size when parts of the picture are watching a 720p, 1080i or 1080p source. • If 4:3 Default ...
Operating Instructions
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...you to move the position of the Screen settings. You can also select the PIP feature which allows you to view two pictures simultaneously from the connected PC. Note that Auto Adjustment may not work well with PC signal connected to the TV and the PC input is selected, the... PC settings screen appears instead of the picture left and right. Option PC Settings Description When a PC is connected to HDMI input....
...you to move the position of the Screen settings. You can also select the PIP feature which allows you to view two pictures simultaneously from the connected PC. Note that Auto Adjustment may not work well with PC signal connected to the TV and the PC input is selected, the... PC settings screen appears instead of the picture left and right. Option PC Settings Description When a PC is connected to HDMI input....
Operating Instructions
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...of a program. (Should be set to CC1 for digital closed caption options. On when Muting Closed Captions (CC) is turned on when the TV is turned on. Digital CC Options Allows you to select basic analog (EIA-608) closed caption options. CC Display On Closed Captions (CC) is... make additional settings for most programs.) Text1, Text2, Displays network/station information presented using Text3, Text4 either half or the whole screen (if available). Using the Setup Settings Option USB Auto Start Closed Captions (CC) Description Select On to start photo playback automatically when the...
...of a program. (Should be set to CC1 for digital closed caption options. On when Muting Closed Captions (CC) is turned on when the TV is turned on. Digital CC Options Allows you to select basic analog (EIA-608) closed caption options. CC Display On Closed Captions (CC) is... make additional settings for most programs.) Text1, Text2, Displays network/station information presented using Text3, Text4 either half or the whole screen (if available). Using the Setup Settings Option USB Auto Start Closed Captions (CC) Description Select On to start photo playback automatically when the...
Operating Instructions
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.... 42 Label Video Allows you to the COMPONENT IN jack, you can select the label DVD for PC IN) • "-" indicates that input appears on screen. 1 Press V/v to highlight the video input (HDMI 1-4, Video 1-2, Component 1-2, PC) to remain on page 37. • If you select Skip, your ... available from the broadcaster. Then when you press INPUT to change inputs, the video label you would like the TV to which no labels are changed or when DISPLAY on the screen each time the channel and external inputs are assigned. • If you select Edit, you can assign following...
.... 42 Label Video Allows you to the COMPONENT IN jack, you can select the label DVD for PC IN) • "-" indicates that input appears on screen. 1 Press V/v to highlight the video input (HDMI 1-4, Video 1-2, Component 1-2, PC) to remain on page 37. • If you select Skip, your ... available from the broadcaster. Then when you press INPUT to change inputs, the video label you would like the TV to which no labels are changed or when DISPLAY on the screen each time the channel and external inputs are assigned. • If you select Edit, you can assign following...
Operating Instructions
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...Screen center point Unit: mm (inches) TV Model TV Screen Length for each mounting angle Dimensions center dimensions Angle (0°) Angle (20°) Weight AB C D E FGH TV ×4 KDL-32EX301 KDL-32EX400 KDL-32EX500 KDL-32FA600 KDL-40EX400 KDL-40EX401 KDL-40EX500 KDL-40EX501 KDL-46EX400 KDL-46EX401 KDL-46EX500 KDL-46EX501 KDL-55EX500 KDL-55EX501 KDL...303 470 461 9.9 kg 39.6 kg (16 7/8) (6 1/4) (12) (18 5/8) (18 1/4) (21.9 lb.) (87.3 lb.) 462 157 303 514 495 10.1 kg 40.4 kg (18 1/4) (6 1/4) (12) (20 1/4) (19 1/2) (22.3 lb.) (89.1 lb.) 425 160 341 567 463 13.9 kg 55.6 kg (16 3/4) (6...
...Screen center point Unit: mm (inches) TV Model TV Screen Length for each mounting angle Dimensions center dimensions Angle (0°) Angle (20°) Weight AB C D E FGH TV ×4 KDL-32EX301 KDL-32EX400 KDL-32EX500 KDL-32FA600 KDL-40EX400 KDL-40EX401 KDL-40EX500 KDL-40EX501 KDL-46EX400 KDL-46EX401 KDL-46EX500 KDL-46EX501 KDL-55EX500 KDL-55EX501 KDL...303 470 461 9.9 kg 39.6 kg (16 7/8) (6 1/4) (12) (18 5/8) (18 1/4) (21.9 lb.) (87.3 lb.) 462 157 303 514 495 10.1 kg 40.4 kg (18 1/4) (6 1/4) (12) (20 1/4) (19 1/2) (22.3 lb.) (89.1 lb.) 425 160 341 567 463 13.9 kg 55.6 kg (16 3/4) (6...
Operating Instructions
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...the LCD panel backlight and supporting electronics will auto-detect the TV and correctly set up on both the TV and the optional device compatible with BRAVIA Sync (see page 25). • Only one A/V receiver may be small with WIDE on page 46. • Turn the PC off this television,... closed captioning, select CC1 instead of Text1-4. 54 Condition BRAVIA Sync Cannot find connected BRAVIA Sync HDMI device Second A/V receiver is not listed on the Device List PC Input No picture / No signal Poor Picture General TV screen feels warm Wide Mode changes automatically Suddenly the picture gets ...
...the LCD panel backlight and supporting electronics will auto-detect the TV and correctly set up on both the TV and the optional device compatible with BRAVIA Sync (see page 25). • Only one A/V receiver may be small with WIDE on page 46. • Turn the PC off this television,... closed captioning, select CC1 instead of Text1-4. 54 Condition BRAVIA Sync Cannot find connected BRAVIA Sync HDMI device Second A/V receiver is not listed on the Device List PC Input No picture / No signal Poor Picture General TV screen feels warm Wide Mode changes automatically Suddenly the picture gets ...