Safety and Regulatory Booklet
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... vacuuming of time, the AC power cord should disappear after a few moments. ☐ The LCD screen and enclosure get warm when the TV is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have... Lea y entienda el contenido de este folleto antes de operar su nuevo televisor. © 2008 Sony Corporation Printed in wire Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) Grounding conductors (NEC section 810... ABRIR This symbol is safe to operate. for extended periods of the ventilation openings is viewed in a place exposed to direct air conditioning; Lorsque vous utilisez un chariot, prenez des...
... vacuuming of time, the AC power cord should disappear after a few moments. ☐ The LCD screen and enclosure get warm when the TV is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have... Lea y entienda el contenido de este folleto antes de operar su nuevo televisor. © 2008 Sony Corporation Printed in wire Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) Grounding conductors (NEC section 810... ABRIR This symbol is safe to operate. for extended periods of the ventilation openings is viewed in a place exposed to direct air conditioning; Lorsque vous utilisez un chariot, prenez des...
Operating Instructions
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Contents Introducing Your New BRAVIA® Welcome to the World of BRAVIA 4 Experiencing Stunning HD with Your BRAVIA 4 The Four Steps to a Stunning HD Experience 5 TV Feature Highlights 5 Getting Started Setting Up Your TV 7 Locating Inputs and Outputs 8 Adjusting the viewing angle of the TV. . . . . . 10 Connecting the TV ... 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...
Contents Introducing Your New BRAVIA® Welcome to the World of BRAVIA 4 Experiencing Stunning HD with Your BRAVIA 4 The Four Steps to a Stunning HD Experience 5 TV Feature Highlights 5 Getting Started Setting Up Your TV 7 Locating Inputs and Outputs 8 Adjusting the viewing angle of the TV. . . . . . 10 Connecting the TV ... 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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...using an audio cable connected to AUDIO of PC IN. 0 USB Connects to USB equipment to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p video formats. 1080/24p is available only with KDL-32FA600) to the TV. 9 HDMI IN 1/2/3/4 HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an .... 7 AUDIO OUT (FIX) R/L Connects to the composite video output jack of 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 See "PC Input Signal Reference Chart" on page 46 for ...
...using an audio cable connected to AUDIO of PC IN. 0 USB Connects to USB equipment to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p video formats. 1080/24p is available only with KDL-32FA600) to the TV. 9 HDMI IN 1/2/3/4 HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an .... 7 AUDIO OUT (FIX) R/L Connects to the composite video output jack of 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 See "PC Input Signal Reference Chart" on page 46 for ...
Operating Instructions
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Adjust the angle left and right (swivel) Top view 20° 20° 20° 20° Front Connecting the TV 5.1 Surround Sound System (KDL-32FA600 only) Refer to receive optimum picture quality. Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can enjoy high-definition and...shown below. Adjusting the viewing angle of receiving unscrambled digital programming for details. Cable or VHF/UHF (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 ...
Adjust the angle left and right (swivel) Top view 20° 20° 20° 20° Front Connecting the TV 5.1 Surround Sound System (KDL-32FA600 only) Refer to receive optimum picture quality. Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can enjoy high-definition and...shown below. Adjusting the viewing angle of receiving unscrambled digital programming for details. Cable or VHF/UHF (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 ...
Operating Instructions
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The Initial Setup screen will perform the following: • Set the language for the On Screen Display (OSD) text • Choose your viewing environment • Scan for digital and analog channels Complete your language: English Español Français 1 Turn on the screen to navigate and ...
The Initial Setup screen will perform the following: • Set the language for the On Screen Display (OSD) text • Choose your viewing environment • Scan for digital and analog channels Complete your language: English Español Français 1 Turn on the screen to navigate and ...
Operating Instructions
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... experience dynamic and clear sound just 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.
... experience dynamic and clear sound just 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.
Operating Instructions
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You can manually select available Wide Mode settings as you watch or viewing connected equipment, press FAVORITES to display the list. High-definition source definition source m Wide Zoom m Wide Zoom Using Features Normal Full Normal This mode is ...
You can manually select available Wide Mode settings as you watch or viewing connected equipment, press FAVORITES to display the list. High-definition source definition source m Wide Zoom m Wide Zoom Using Features Normal Full Normal This mode is ...
Operating Instructions
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... INPUT to display the Input menu and toggle through the available modes while in the input list. The Skip labeled input is also available for viewing including the TV mode. The inputs list consists of the displayed labels that corresponds to your TV will skip over this input when you can...
... INPUT to display the Input menu and toggle through the available modes while in the input list. The Skip labeled input is also available for viewing including the TV mode. The inputs list consists of the displayed labels that corresponds to your TV will skip over this input when you can...
Operating Instructions
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...files stored in the newest digital still camera folder (DCF-compliant, highest-numbered "DCIM" folder). • Playback may be damaged. • Sony will not be held liable for any connected devices or the TV. • Playback does not start automatically when some digital still cameras (... then press . MP3 (files with USB Mass Storage Class standards. 29 Using Features Photo Playback Auto Start The TV automatically displays the thumbnail view screen when the TV is turned on the screen for the following music file format: - For more information about USB connection mode, refer...
...files stored in the newest digital still camera folder (DCF-compliant, highest-numbered "DCIM" folder). • Playback may be damaged. • Sony will not be held liable for any connected devices or the TV. • Playback does not start automatically when some digital still cameras (... then press . MP3 (files with USB Mass Storage Class standards. 29 Using Features Photo Playback Auto Start The TV automatically displays the thumbnail view screen when the TV is turned on the screen for the following music file format: - For more information about USB connection mode, refer...
Operating Instructions
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The options you can also block channels and inputs. Channel: navigate your photo, music, and video files from Sony USB connected equipment. Setup: modify and customize a variety of TV settings and USB media files. Eco: changes the settings related to select ...your audio preference. Refer to programming based on the menu or adjust the settings. 3 Press to select or confirm. 1, 4 4 Press to customize your viewing preference. Using the Menus The MENU button allows you to access a variety of general setting options. Unavailable options are grayed out or not displayed. You...
The options you can also block channels and inputs. Channel: navigate your photo, music, and video files from Sony USB connected equipment. Setup: modify and customize a variety of TV settings and USB media files. Eco: changes the settings related to select ...your audio preference. Refer to programming based on the menu or adjust the settings. 3 Press to select or confirm. 1, 4 4 Press to customize your viewing preference. Using the Menus The MENU button allows you to access a variety of general setting options. Unavailable options are grayed out or not displayed. You...
Operating Instructions
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viewing Vivid Select for smooth picture movement. Reset Resets the current Picture settings to increase or decrease picture contrast. Select to give the white colors a reddish tint. Select from High, Medium, Low and Off. KDL-40/46/55EX501 Standard models only) Select for ...in MPEG-compressed videos. Hue Adjust to give the white colors a bluish tint. When Customized picture Scene Select is effective when viewing a DVD or digital broadcast. Select to reduce the picture noise level. Standard Select for filmbased content. Color Temperature White adjustment ...
viewing Vivid Select for smooth picture movement. Reset Resets the current Picture settings to increase or decrease picture contrast. Select to give the white colors a reddish tint. Select from High, Medium, Low and Off. KDL-40/46/55EX501 Standard models only) Select for ...in MPEG-compressed videos. Hue Adjust to give the white colors a bluish tint. When Customized picture Scene Select is effective when viewing a DVD or digital broadcast. Select to reduce the picture noise level. Standard Select for filmbased content. Color Temperature White adjustment ...
Operating Instructions
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... the TV to reduce noise during weak stereo broadcasts. Mono Select for the TV sound. Option Description MTS Audio Stereo Select for stereo reception when viewing a program broadcast in Stereo mode. Alternate Audio Select among the available options to switch among the alternate audio streams. The Digital channels only program you...
... the TV to reduce noise during weak stereo broadcasts. Mono Select for the TV sound. Option Description MTS Audio Stereo Select for stereo reception when viewing a program broadcast in Stereo mode. Alternate Audio Select among the available options to switch among the alternate audio streams. The Digital channels only program you...
Operating Instructions
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... PC Input Signal Reference Chart, see page 26). Full 2 Select to enlarge the picture to display in the original image size. Horizontal Allows you to view two pictures simultaneously from the connected PC. Wide Mode Normal Select to fill the display area. In such cases, manually adjust the options below. Option...
... PC Input Signal Reference Chart, see page 26). Full 2 Select to enlarge the picture to display in the original image size. Horizontal Allows you to view two pictures simultaneously from the connected PC. Wide Mode Normal Select to fill the display area. In such cases, manually adjust the options below. Option...
Operating Instructions
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... enter a four-digit password. Rating Off Turn Parental Lock off . No programs are blocked from viewing. U.S.: See page 39 for details. Rating downloadable ratings are blocked from viewing. (Available only Custom in U.S.A. Rating menu and the menu will no longer be blocked: programs broadcasted...38 Clear All where advanced Select to block programs based on the remote control to block channels regardless of program ratings. Block To View a Blocked External Input Press ENT when tuned to use Canadian ratings (see page 39). Select to the blocked input then enter ...
... enter a four-digit password. Rating Off Turn Parental Lock off . No programs are blocked from viewing. U.S.: See page 39 for details. Rating downloadable ratings are blocked from viewing. (Available only Custom in U.S.A. Rating menu and the menu will no longer be blocked: programs broadcasted...38 Clear All where advanced Select to block programs based on the remote control to block channels regardless of program ratings. Block To View a Blocked External Input Press ENT when tuned to use Canadian ratings (see page 39). Select to the blocked input then enter ...
Operating Instructions
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... under 17. PG-13 Parental guidance for children under allowed. L Strong language. S Sexual situations. NC-17 and X No one 17 or under 13. V Violence. R Restricted viewing, parental guidance is suggested for the U.S., select U.S.A. TV-14 Parents strongly cautioned. D Suggestive dialogue.
... under 17. PG-13 Parental guidance for children under allowed. L Strong language. S Sexual situations. NC-17 and X No one 17 or under 13. V Violence. R Restricted viewing, parental guidance is suggested for the U.S., select U.S.A. TV-14 Parents strongly cautioned. D Suggestive dialogue.
Operating Instructions
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Press ENT when tuned to adults. See "US Models" on again, your password. Viewing Blocked Programs You can view blocked programs by entering your Parental Lock settings are reactivated. 40 This temporarily deactivates the parental control feature. Rating Description C All children. G General programming. G General ...
Press ENT when tuned to adults. See "US Models" on again, your password. Viewing Blocked Programs You can view blocked programs by entering your Parental Lock settings are reactivated. 40 This temporarily deactivates the parental control feature. Rating Description C All children. G General programming. G General ...
Operating Instructions
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... label. This information will appear if it is pressed. Selection • You can assign following labels for each time the channel and external inputs are viewing the TV. Then press to select the input. 2 Press V/v to highlight one of Label Channels on page 37. • If you can select the label...
... label. This information will appear if it is pressed. Selection • You can assign following labels for each time the channel and external inputs are viewing the TV. Then press to select the input. 2 Press V/v to highlight one of Label Channels on page 37. • If you can select the label...
Operating Instructions
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... (Hz) 31.5 60 VGA 37.9 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 × (Pixel) 640 × 800 ×... will be detected 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 Other...
... (Hz) 31.5 60 VGA 37.9 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 × (Pixel) 640 × 800 ×... will be detected 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 Other...
Operating Instructions
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... room temperature may cause moisture condensation, resulting 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 Sound settings (see page 34). • Verify that the ..., it is set to the current input type in use , 1-2 years at the seaside.) • Keep the TV away from noise sources such as viewed at the store Broadcast HD formats have poor quality Double images or ghosts Only snow and noise appear on the screen Dotted lines or stripes...
... room temperature may cause moisture condensation, resulting 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 Sound settings (see page 34). • Verify that the ..., it is set to the current input type in use , 1-2 years at the seaside.) • Keep the TV away from noise sources such as viewed at the store Broadcast HD formats have poor quality Double images or ghosts Only snow and noise appear on the screen Dotted lines or stripes...
Operating Instructions
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...Rating 40 Unrated 38 USB 9 USB Auto Start 41 V Vertical Center 35, 36 Video 29 VIDEO/AUDIO (L/R) jacks, described 8, 9 Video/Component 1 Selection 42 Viewing Blocked Programs 40 VOL +/- Index 0-9 buttons 22 4:3 Default 35 A AC IN 8 Add Digital Channels 37 Advanced Settings 32 Alternate Audio 34 Ambient Sensor 24, ... 37 AUDIO OUT jack, described 9 Auto Adjustment 36 Auto Program 18, 37 Auto 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 +/- button 22, 24 Volume Offset 33 W WIDE button 22 Wide ...
...Rating 40 Unrated 38 USB 9 USB Auto Start 41 V Vertical Center 35, 36 Video 29 VIDEO/AUDIO (L/R) jacks, described 8, 9 Video/Component 1 Selection 42 Viewing Blocked Programs 40 VOL +/- Index 0-9 buttons 22 4:3 Default 35 A AC IN 8 Add Digital Channels 37 Advanced Settings 32 Alternate Audio 34 Ambient Sensor 24, ... 37 AUDIO OUT jack, described 9 Auto Adjustment 36 Auto Program 18, 37 Auto 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 +/- button 22, 24 Volume Offset 33 W WIDE button 22 Wide ...