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...Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area 15 Securing the TV 16 Running Initial Setup 18 Operating the TV Using the Remote Control 19 Remote Control Button Description 20 TV Controls and Indicators 24 Using Features BRAVIA® SyncTM with Control for HDMI . . .25 Using PIP Feature 26 Favorites ...-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...
...Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area 15 Securing the TV 16 Running Initial Setup 18 Operating the TV Using the Remote Control 19 Remote Control Button Description 20 TV Controls and Indicators 24 Using Features BRAVIA® SyncTM with Control for HDMI . . .25 Using PIP Feature 26 Favorites ...-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...
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... keep you see on upgrading to get the most detailed information to HD programming. Quick Setup Guide Provides TV setup information with sample connection diagrams. Experiencing Stunning HD with Your BRAVIA The quality of the image you and your TV. To experience the stunning detail of ...; Thank you need access to operate your TV safe. Use the documentations listed below to HD programming. 4 Read this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. Your BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD programming from: • Over-the-air broadcasting via HD-quality antenna • HD cable ...
... keep you see on upgrading to get the most detailed information to HD programming. Quick Setup Guide Provides TV setup information with sample connection diagrams. Experiencing Stunning HD with Your BRAVIA The quality of the image you and your TV. To experience the stunning detail of ...; Thank you need access to operate your TV safe. Use the documentations listed below to HD programming. 4 Read this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. Your BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD programming from: • Over-the-air broadcasting via HD-quality antenna • HD cable ...
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... set, a complete HD system requires a source 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: Use the Photo...
... set, a complete HD system requires a source 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: Use the Photo...
Operating Instructions
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... IN Connect the supplied power cord to AC IN and the nearest wall outlet. 2 DIGITAL AUDIO Connects to the optical audio input of 32 and 40 inch models, the AC power cord is attached to the TV. *2 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. R-AUDIO-L (MONO) This TV can auto detect and...-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 8 For composite use, connect the yellow IN 1 jack to auto detection, press MENU, select Settings, and then select the Setup settings.
... IN Connect the supplied power cord to AC IN and the nearest wall outlet. 2 DIGITAL AUDIO Connects to the optical audio input of 32 and 40 inch models, the AC power cord is attached to the TV. *2 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. R-AUDIO-L (MONO) This TV can auto detect and...-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 8 For composite use, connect the yellow IN 1 jack to auto detection, press MENU, select Settings, and then select the Setup settings.
Operating Instructions
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See "PC Input Signal Reference Chart" on how to setup your stereo system. 8 SPEAKERS SUBWOOFER (8Ω) SATELLITE (8Ω)R/L (KDL-32FA600 only) Connects the Subwoofer and the Satellite Speakers (supplied with HDMI connection. 9 If an adapter is used, connect the adapter to use ... its audio output port to the TV's L (MONO) audio input port. • An HDMI or Component video (YPBPR) connection is available only with KDL-32FA600) to other analog RGB equipment. For some Apple Macintosh computers, it may need to access photo, music, and video files. Can also be necessary...
See "PC Input Signal Reference Chart" on how to setup your stereo system. 8 SPEAKERS SUBWOOFER (8Ω) SATELLITE (8Ω)R/L (KDL-32FA600 only) Connects the Subwoofer and the Satellite Speakers (supplied with HDMI connection. 9 If an adapter is used, connect the adapter to use ... its audio output port to the TV's L (MONO) audio input port. • An HDMI or Component video (YPBPR) connection is available only with KDL-32FA600) to other analog RGB equipment. For some Apple Macintosh computers, it may need to access photo, music, and video files. Can also be necessary...
Operating Instructions
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...or VHF only) 75-ohm coaxial cable Rear of TV CABLE/ANTENNA • It is capable of the TV For KDL-55EX500/KDL-46EX500/KDL-40EX500/KDL-32EX500/KDL-55EX501/KDL-46EX501/ KDL-40EX501 This TV can be affected by radio frequency interference, resulting in your area) along with standard-definition analog programming...picture quality. This TV is strongly recommended that you connect the CABLE/ANTENNA input using a 75-ohm coaxial cable to the supplied Quick Setup Guide for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC). A 300-ohm twin lead cable can enjoy high-...
...or VHF only) 75-ohm coaxial cable Rear of TV CABLE/ANTENNA • It is capable of the TV For KDL-55EX500/KDL-46EX500/KDL-40EX500/KDL-32EX500/KDL-55EX501/KDL-46EX501/ KDL-40EX501 This TV can be affected by radio frequency interference, resulting in your area) along with standard-definition analog programming...picture quality. This TV is strongly recommended that you connect the CABLE/ANTENNA input using a 75-ohm coaxial cable to the supplied Quick Setup Guide for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC). A 300-ohm twin lead cable can enjoy high-...
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... 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.) HD15-HD15 cable (analog RGB) Audio cable (stereo mini plugs) Rear of TV AUDIO R L (MONO) 1 AUDIO PR CABLE/ ANTENNA COMPONENT IN (1080p/1080i/ 720p...
... 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.) HD15-HD15 cable (analog RGB) Audio cable (stereo mini plugs) Rear of TV AUDIO R L (MONO) 1 AUDIO PR CABLE/ ANTENNA COMPONENT IN (1080p/1080i/ 720p...
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... Home equipment (A/V Receiver/ Theater HomeTheater) Blu-ray DVD Disc Player/ player "PS3" Digital satellite receiver Digital Audio cable box system • Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting other equipment to your TV. 14
... Home equipment (A/V Receiver/ Theater HomeTheater) Blu-ray DVD Disc Player/ player "PS3" Digital satellite receiver Digital Audio cable box system • Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting other equipment to your TV. 14
Operating Instructions
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... Home for this TV. To run the Auto Program. • When prompted to select Retail or Home, be done at a Initial Setup Please select the type of use and is Energy Star compliant. later time, press MENU, select Settings, and then select Auto Retail Program... under the Screen settings. Running Initial Setup During initial setup, you to navigate and highlight options where applicable. Confirm V/v/B/b buttons: Allow you will appear. 2 Use the remote control buttons described below...
... Home for this TV. To run the Auto Program. • When prompted to select Retail or Home, be done at a Initial Setup Please select the type of use and is Energy Star compliant. later time, press MENU, select Settings, and then select Auto Retail Program... under the Screen settings. Running Initial Setup During initial setup, you to navigate and highlight options where applicable. Confirm V/v/B/b buttons: Allow you will appear. 2 Use the remote control buttons described below...
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...8226; Adjusts the volume (VOL +/-) and mutes the sound (MUTING) of your connected equipment. 1 Press MENU and select Settings, then select the Setup settings. 2 Select the HDMI Settings, then highlight Control for HDMI, and set on the equipment. 25 Video Camera • Automatically turns the TV... the connected equipment off when you switch the TV to standby mode. • Control for HDMI (BRAVIA Sync) is only available for the connected Sony equipment that has the BRAVIA Sync or is automatically activated on both the TV and connected equipment. Use the following settings and tips...
...8226; Adjusts the volume (VOL +/-) and mutes the sound (MUTING) of your connected equipment. 1 Press MENU and select Settings, then select the Setup settings. 2 Select the HDMI Settings, then highlight Control for HDMI, and set on the equipment. 25 Video Camera • Automatically turns the TV... the connected equipment off when you switch the TV to standby mode. • Control for HDMI (BRAVIA Sync) is only available for the connected Sony equipment that has the BRAVIA Sync or is automatically activated on both the TV and connected equipment. Use the following settings and tips...
Operating Instructions
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... PC signal 800 × 600 m Normal Full 1 Inputs Press INPUT to assign a label; To Label an Input 1 Press MENU and select Settings, then select the Setup settings. You can change the Wide Screen Mode for PC Timing Press WIDE repeatedly to cycle through the external inputs to select your external inputs...
... PC signal 800 × 600 m Normal Full 1 Inputs Press INPUT to assign a label; To Label an Input 1 Press MENU and select Settings, then select the Setup settings. You can change the Wide Screen Mode for PC Timing Press WIDE repeatedly to cycle through the external inputs to select your external inputs...
Operating Instructions
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... settings. Navigating through TV Menus 1 Press on the remote control to display the menu options. 2, 3 2 Press V/v/B/b to navigate on rating levels. Be sure to them. Setup: modify and customize a variety of the images you see and the labels assigned to select the correct icon when Music accessing files. Channel: navigate your...
... settings. Navigating through TV Menus 1 Press on the remote control to display the menu options. 2, 3 2 Press V/v/B/b to navigate on rating levels. Be sure to them. Setup: modify and customize a variety of the images you see and the labels assigned to select the correct icon when Music accessing files. Channel: navigate your...
Operating Instructions
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... Sound Mode Customized sound listening Reset Treble Bass Equalizer Balance Dolby Pro Logic II (KDL-32FA600 only) Surround (Except KDL32FA600) Test Tone (KDL-32FA600 only) Volume Offset Steady Sound Description Sets a sound mode. Standard Standard sound... optimized for mono programs. Virtual Creates a virtual surround sound, using the 2ch speaker. Used to stabilize the volume across all programs and commercials. Allows you are surrounded by sound as in Quick Setup...
... Sound Mode Customized sound listening Reset Treble Bass Equalizer Balance Dolby Pro Logic II (KDL-32FA600 only) Surround (Except KDL32FA600) Test Tone (KDL-32FA600 only) Volume Offset Steady Sound Description Sets a sound mode. Standard Standard sound... optimized for mono programs. Virtual Creates a virtual surround sound, using the 2ch speaker. Used to stabilize the volume across all programs and commercials. Allows you are surrounded by sound as in Quick Setup...
Operating Instructions
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... 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 TV is turned on and a digital still...
... 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 TV is turned on and a digital still...
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Option Initial Setup Description If you missed the Initial Setup when you first connected the TV or if you want to factory settings, please see the Troubleshooting section on the screen. Some settings such as Picture, Sound, and Parental Lock will be affected by this Initial Setup. Follow the instructions on page 55. • Favorite channel list will not be cleared each time you wish to return your TV to scan all receivable channels, select Initial Setup. If you run the Initial Setup. 44
Option Initial Setup Description If you missed the Initial Setup when you first connected the TV or if you want to factory settings, please see the Troubleshooting section on the screen. Some settings such as Picture, Sound, and Parental Lock will be affected by this Initial Setup. Follow the instructions on page 55. • Favorite channel list will not be cleared each time you wish to return your TV to scan all receivable channels, select Initial Setup. If you run the Initial Setup. 44
Operating Instructions
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... even after you read this operating instructions manual, contact the following: For US Support: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport or call 1-800-222-SONY (7669) For Canadian Support: http://www.sony.ca/support or call 1-877-899-SONY (7669) Things to consider • Check the input selection by pressing the INPUT button. If you... cord is lost or cannot remember, enter the master password: 4357. refer to enter a new password. No picture from the TV, you to the Quick Setup Guide provided for your customized settings including the Parental Lock setting.
... even after you read this operating instructions manual, contact the following: For US Support: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport or call 1-800-222-SONY (7669) For Canadian Support: http://www.sony.ca/support or call 1-877-899-SONY (7669) Things to consider • Check the input selection by pressing the INPUT button. If you... cord is lost or cannot remember, enter the master password: 4357. refer to enter a new password. No picture from the TV, you to the Quick Setup Guide provided for your customized settings including the Parental Lock setting.
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... (see page 34). • Verify that the Video/Component 1 Selection (page 42) is set 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). If...
... (see page 34). • Verify that the Video/Component 1 Selection (page 42) is set 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). If...
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... requirement Power consumption in use in standby 46EX400 46EX401 40EX400 40EX401 32EX400 32EX301 110-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (U.S.A./...horizontal) × 768 lines (vertical) 45 × 145 (1 13/16 × 5 3/4) 45 × 130 (1 13/16 × 5 1/8) 40 × 100 (1 5/8 × 4) 1,127 × 711 × 294 992 × 635 × 250 44 3/8 × 28 ×...YD034 (1)/Size AAA batteries (2)/Operating Instructions (1)/Quick Setup Guide (1)/Warranty Card (1)/Safety and Regulatory Booklet (1)/Software License (1)/Stand installation guide (1 except KDL-60EX500) AC power cord (1) Table-Top Stand...
... requirement Power consumption in use in standby 46EX400 46EX401 40EX400 40EX401 32EX400 32EX301 110-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (U.S.A./...horizontal) × 768 lines (vertical) 45 × 145 (1 13/16 × 5 3/4) 45 × 130 (1 13/16 × 5 1/8) 40 × 100 (1 5/8 × 4) 1,127 × 711 × 294 992 × 635 × 250 44 3/8 × 28 ×...YD034 (1)/Size AAA batteries (2)/Operating Instructions (1)/Quick Setup Guide (1)/Warranty Card (1)/Safety and Regulatory Booklet (1)/Software License (1)/Stand installation guide (1 except KDL-60EX500) AC power cord (1) Table-Top Stand...
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...Favorites 37 FAVORITES button 20 French Rating 40 H HDMI IN jack, described 9 HDMI Settings 43 Horizontal Center 35, 36 Hue 31 I Idle TV Standby 45 Info Banner 42 Infrared Receiver (IR) 24 Initial Setup 44 INPUT button 20, 24 Installing ... S SATELLITE jack 9 SCENE button 21 Settings Channel 37 Eco 45 Parental Lock 38 Picture 31 Screen 35 Setup 41 Sound 33 Sharpness 31 Show/Hide Channels 37 Signal Type 37 Sleep Timer 42 Sound Mode 33 Speaker ... Shut Off 45 Auto Wide 35 B Backlight 31 Balance 33 Bass 33 BRAVIA Sync buttons 20 Brightness 31 C CABLE/ANTENNA input, described 8 CC button 20 CH +/-
...Favorites 37 FAVORITES button 20 French Rating 40 H HDMI IN jack, described 9 HDMI Settings 43 Horizontal Center 35, 36 Hue 31 I Idle TV Standby 45 Info Banner 42 Infrared Receiver (IR) 24 Initial Setup 44 INPUT button 20, 24 Installing ... S SATELLITE jack 9 SCENE button 21 Settings Channel 37 Eco 45 Parental Lock 38 Picture 31 Screen 35 Setup 41 Sound 33 Sharpness 31 Show/Hide Channels 37 Signal Type 37 Sleep Timer 42 Sound Mode 33 Speaker ... Shut Off 45 Auto Wide 35 B Backlight 31 Balance 33 Bass 33 BRAVIA Sync buttons 20 Brightness 31 C CABLE/ANTENNA input, described 8 CC button 20 CH +/-
Quick Setup Guide
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.... The 16:9 aspect ratio (common to properly ventilate. KDL-60EX500 / 55EX500 / 55EX501 / 46EX400 / 46EX401 / 46EX500 KDL-46EX501 / 40EX400 / 40EX401 / 40EX500 / 40EX501 / 32EX301 KDL-32EX400 / 32EX500 1 Your New BRAVIA® LCD HDTV Congratulations! Sony wall-mounting brackets are not using the CABLE/ANTENNA connection ...Adjust Screen Shape and Aspect Ratio High Definition and Standard Definition signals are watching cable, satellite or broadcast TV; Initial Setup Please select your language: English 2 Select the type of your TV: ■ Press the remote control's MENU button...
.... The 16:9 aspect ratio (common to properly ventilate. KDL-60EX500 / 55EX500 / 55EX501 / 46EX400 / 46EX401 / 46EX500 KDL-46EX501 / 40EX400 / 40EX401 / 40EX500 / 40EX501 / 32EX301 KDL-32EX400 / 32EX500 1 Your New BRAVIA® LCD HDTV Congratulations! Sony wall-mounting brackets are not using the CABLE/ANTENNA connection ...Adjust Screen Shape and Aspect Ratio High Definition and Standard Definition signals are watching cable, satellite or broadcast TV; Initial Setup Please select your language: English 2 Select the type of your TV: ■ Press the remote control's MENU button...