Safety and Regulatory Booklet
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...; If the surface of the TV. LCD SCREEN ☐ Although the LCD screen is viewed in direct sunlight, near a radiator or a heating vent. However, uneven brightness may appear constantly on top of the TV cracks, do . Changing the Picture mode, Backlight setting, enabling the Light Sensor (if applicable),...electric shock or damage to dangerous voltage levels or other cables such as audio and video) connected. ☐ Use only an original Sony AC power cord with the same or similar characteristics as a vase or potted plant on the Power Management will completely remove power from...
...; If the surface of the TV. LCD SCREEN ☐ Although the LCD screen is viewed in direct sunlight, near a radiator or a heating vent. However, uneven brightness may appear constantly on top of the TV cracks, do . Changing the Picture mode, Backlight setting, enabling the Light Sensor (if applicable),...electric shock or damage to dangerous voltage levels or other cables such as audio and video) connected. ☐ Use only an original Sony AC power cord with the same or similar characteristics as a vase or potted plant on the Power Management will completely remove power from...
Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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... picture elements that it does not cover product issues caused by any other reason, including but not limited to, (i) product issues due to acts of God or nature; (ii) misuse; (iii) accidental damage, including contact with liquid, extreme heat or foreign material; (iv) customer installation, set up.... Limitations: This Limited Warranty only covers product issues caused by defects in the United States (excluding territories) or United States military facilities. SONY will be able to this warranty or make any package purchased "AS IS", "Open Box" or through an online auction. it will...
... picture elements that it does not cover product issues caused by any other reason, including but not limited to, (i) product issues due to acts of God or nature; (ii) misuse; (iii) accidental damage, including contact with liquid, extreme heat or foreign material; (iv) customer installation, set up.... Limitations: This Limited Warranty only covers product issues caused by defects in the United States (excluding territories) or United States military facilities. SONY will be able to this warranty or make any package purchased "AS IS", "Open Box" or through an online auction. it will...
Operating Instructions
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...BRAVIA" and , Motionflow, BRAVIA Sync, and are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Refer to avoid any chance of electric shock. • Wipe the LCD screen gently with an extension cord, receptacle or other countries. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are located at temperatures below . Picture...cord to them whenever you call upon such changed settings, the power consumption may be fully inserted. ...registered trademark and "PS3" is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (KDL-32FA600 only) Your BRAVIA TV is a joint program of Apple Inc.,...
...BRAVIA" and , Motionflow, BRAVIA Sync, and are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Refer to avoid any chance of electric shock. • Wipe the LCD screen gently with an extension cord, receptacle or other countries. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are located at temperatures below . Picture...cord to them whenever you call upon such changed settings, the power consumption may be fully inserted. ...registered trademark and "PS3" is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (KDL-32FA600 only) Your BRAVIA TV is a joint program of Apple Inc.,...
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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...Sony USB equipment (page 29). ➢ PIP (Picture in picture quality. Refer to fill the screen. 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...favorite channels and inputs are watching (page 21). (Continued) 5 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 ...
...Sony USB equipment (page 29). ➢ PIP (Picture in picture quality. Refer to fill the screen. 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...favorite channels and inputs are watching (page 21). (Continued) 5 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 ...
Operating Instructions
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The sensor detects ambient light levels to the ambient light in the room. With this feature you can have the best picture quality under your room's lighting conditions (page 32). 6 ➢ Ambient Sensor: Automatically optimizes the picture settings according to adjust the brightness and color temperature of the picture.
The sensor detects ambient light levels to the ambient light in the room. With this feature you can have the best picture quality under your room's lighting conditions (page 32). 6 ➢ Ambient Sensor: Automatically optimizes the picture settings according to adjust the brightness and color temperature of the picture.
Operating Instructions
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... reflective wall and floor materials. • Avoid moving the TV from a cold area to evaporate completely before powering the TV on. 7 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: ...models are not mounting the TV to a wall, you can mount your TV to consider the following while setting up 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...
... reflective wall and floor materials. • Avoid moving the TV from a cold area to evaporate completely before powering the TV on. 7 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: ...models are not mounting the TV to a wall, you can mount your TV to consider the following while setting up 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...
Operating Instructions
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To set to Auto. *1 In the case of 32 and 40 inch models, the AC power cord is required for ...video input (VIDEO 1) or as a COMPONENT component video input (COMPONENT 1). Select the Video/Component 1 Selection option then set to auto detection, press MENU, select Settings, and then select the Setup settings. For component (1080p/1080i/ connection, use audio L (mono) and R for audio signal. For composite use, connect...of digital audio equipment that connects to your Cable or VHF/UHF antenna. 4 COMPONENT Component video provides better picture quality than the composite video.
To set to Auto. *1 In the case of 32 and 40 inch models, the AC power cord is required for ...video input (VIDEO 1) or as a COMPONENT component video input (COMPONENT 1). Select the Video/Component 1 Selection option then set to auto detection, press MENU, select Settings, and then select the Setup settings. For component (1080p/1080i/ connection, use audio L (mono) and R for audio signal. For composite use, connect...of digital audio equipment that connects to your Cable or VHF/UHF antenna. 4 COMPONENT Component video provides better picture quality than the composite video.
Operating Instructions
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...indicated below. Shown with audio) input located on the back of your TV. For the best possible picture, make sure you connect this equipment to Cable or Antenna found under the Channel settings for your TV via the HDMI or component video (with HDMI Connection Rear of TV CABLE/ANTENNA •...; Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to your input signal (see page 37). Cable Antenna A/B RF Switch A B Rear of TV AUDIO R L (MONO) 1 AUDIO PR CABLE/ ANTENNA COMPONENT IN (1080p/...
...indicated below. Shown with audio) input located on the back of your TV. For the best possible picture, make sure you connect this equipment to Cable or Antenna found under the Channel settings for your TV via the HDMI or component video (with HDMI Connection Rear of TV CABLE/ANTENNA •...; Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to your input signal (see page 37). Cable Antenna A/B RF Switch A B Rear of TV AUDIO R L (MONO) 1 AUDIO PR CABLE/ ANTENNA COMPONENT IN (1080p/...
Operating Instructions
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...cable or antenna to the TV (you to navigate and highlight options where applicable. button: Allows you will perform the following: • Set the language for the On Screen Display (OSD) text • Choose your viewing environment • Scan for digital and analog channels ... 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. "Retail" optimizes the picture for sample connection diagrams. Initial Setup...
...cable or antenna to the TV (you to navigate and highlight options where applicable. button: Allows you will perform the following: • Set the language for the On Screen Display (OSD) text • Choose your viewing environment • Scan for digital and analog channels ... 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. "Retail" optimizes the picture for sample connection diagrams. Initial Setup...
Operating Instructions
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... TV by an HDMI connection to live TV cache. Some other buttons on and off the Theater Mode. like experience and the audio will be set for Closed Captions (CC) : On, Off, and On when Muting. 4 FAVORITES Press once to display the stored Favorites list. N PLAY: Press to...: Press to replay the current program from HDMI Device Selection. . The picture settings will be connected by using the Control for HDMI 3 function (not available on all Control for details). SYNC MENU: Press to display the BRAVIA Sync Menu and then select connected HDMI equipment from the previous chapter mark ...
... TV by an HDMI connection to live TV cache. Some other buttons on and off the Theater Mode. like experience and the audio will be set for Closed Captions (CC) : On, Off, and On when Muting. 4 FAVORITES Press once to display the stored Favorites list. N PLAY: Press to...: Press to replay the current program from HDMI Device Selection. . The picture settings will be connected by using the Control for HDMI 3 function (not available on all Control for details). SYNC MENU: Press to display the BRAVIA Sync Menu and then select connected HDMI equipment from the previous chapter mark ...
Operating Instructions
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...like at 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. General: No optimized picture and sound quality for any scene. See "Using the Menus" on page ... and color of a printed photo. 5 Music: Lets 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 those in a theater.
...like at 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. General: No optimized picture and sound quality for any scene. See "Using the Menus" on page ... and color of a printed photo. 5 Music: Lets 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 those in a theater.
Operating Instructions
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... with TV functions and settings (see page 42. • The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot. TV Controls and Indicators POWER 5 CHANNEL 6 VOLUME 7 0 INPUT 8 1 2 3 4 MENU 9 Item Description 1 Ambient sensor (IR) Infrared Receiver Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly. Receives IR signal from the remote control. 2 (Picture Lights up /down...
... with TV functions and settings (see page 42. • The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot. TV Controls and Indicators POWER 5 CHANNEL 6 VOLUME 7 0 INPUT 8 1 2 3 4 MENU 9 Item Description 1 Ambient sensor (IR) Infrared Receiver Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly. Receives IR signal from the remote control. 2 (Picture Lights up /down...
Operating Instructions
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...NHKHi NHK BS2 Adding to Favorites While tuned to the channel you can set Auto Wide Press MENU and select Settings, then select the Screen settings. Sometimes you to the list. Full • Your Favorites list will see black bars around the picture or just on the both sides of the list. To... set your remote control or you want to watch or viewing connected equipment, press FAVORITES to Auto Wide. Wide Mode The Wide Mode feature ...
...NHKHi NHK BS2 Adding to Favorites While tuned to the channel you can set Auto Wide Press MENU and select Settings, then select the Screen settings. Sometimes you to the list. Full • Your Favorites list will see black bars around the picture or just on the both sides of the list. To... set your remote control or you want to watch or viewing connected equipment, press FAVORITES to Auto Wide. Wide Mode The Wide Mode feature ...
Operating Instructions
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... Vivid Select for film-based contents. Select to represent original film-based content as for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. Motionflow Provides smoother picture movement and reduces picture blur. (KDL- KDL-40/46/55EX501 Standard models only) Select for standard picture settings. Select Auto 1 for filmbased content. Backlight Adjust to increase or decrease color intensity. Color Adjust...
... Vivid Select for film-based contents. Select to represent original film-based content as for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. Motionflow Provides smoother picture movement and reduces picture blur. (KDL- KDL-40/46/55EX501 Standard models only) Select for standard picture settings. Select Auto 1 for filmbased content. Backlight Adjust to increase or decrease color intensity. Color Adjust...
Operating Instructions
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... button functions of the TV's remote control to any of the Picture settings. Useful when you control a tuner or set to items grayed out. Lock Product Contact Sony Sony contact information is available on this setting is On. Using the Menus Option Description HDMI Settings Communicates with equipment compatible with the Control for HDMI Links the operations...
... button functions of the TV's remote control to any of the Picture settings. Useful when you control a tuner or set to items grayed out. Lock Product Contact Sony Sony contact information is available on this setting is On. Using the Menus Option Description HDMI Settings Communicates with equipment compatible with the Control for HDMI Links the operations...
Operating Instructions
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...does not support interlaced signals. • Your PC must support one of the above PC input signals to the chart below. This affects Picture settings and Wide Mode settings. For KDL-32EX301/KDL-32FA600 models Resolution Signals VGA SVGA XGA WXGA Horizontal × (Pixel) 640 × 800 × 1,024 × 1,280 ... automatically. (PC reboot may be treated as a video timing and not PC timing. To view PC content set the output signal from the PC according to display on the television. • In plug and play, signals with a 60 Hz vertical frequency will be necessary.) 46
...does not support interlaced signals. • Your PC must support one of the above PC input signals to the chart below. This affects Picture settings and Wide Mode settings. For KDL-32EX301/KDL-32FA600 models Resolution Signals VGA SVGA XGA WXGA Horizontal × (Pixel) 640 × 800 × 1,024 × 1,280 ... automatically. (PC reboot may be treated as a video timing and not PC timing. To view PC content set the output signal from the PC according 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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... input type in a blurry picture or poor color. 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 Picture settings (see page 31). • If you set the Power Saving mode to ...Low or High, it is set to a digital channel with Home Theater System...
... input type in a blurry picture or poor color. 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 Picture settings (see page 31). • If you set the Power Saving mode to ...Low or High, it is set to a digital channel with Home Theater System...
Quick Setup Guide
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..., you see on your TV: ■ Press the remote control's MENU button, highlight and select Settings, then select the Picture and Sound settings to your content. Please wait. Allow 50+ minutes for completion. OK Cancel To Do List When ...please connect antenna. 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 watching cable, satellite or broadcast TV; "Home" optimizes the picture for normal home use...
..., you see on your TV: ■ Press the remote control's MENU button, highlight and select Settings, then select the Picture and Sound settings to your content. Please wait. Allow 50+ minutes for completion. OK Cancel To Do List When ...please connect antenna. 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 watching cable, satellite or broadcast TV; "Home" optimizes the picture for normal home use...
Marketing Specifications
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... rights reserved. Sony, BRAVIA, BRAVIA Engine, BRAVIA Sync, Ambient Sensor, Motionflow, and their respective logos are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. KDL-40EX500 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 CineMotion® Reverse 3:2 Pulldown Technology: Yes...
... rights reserved. Sony, BRAVIA, BRAVIA Engine, BRAVIA Sync, Ambient Sensor, Motionflow, and their respective logos are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. KDL-40EX500 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 CineMotion® Reverse 3:2 Pulldown Technology: Yes...