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LCD TV Operating Instructions 4-418-730-11(1) Introducing Your New BRAVIA® Getting Started Operating the TV Using Features Using the Menus Other Information KDL-55EX640/46EX640/40EX640 Sony Customer Support U.S.A.: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport Canada: http://www.sony.ca/support United States 1.800.222.SONY Canada 1.877.899.SONY Please Do Not Return the Product to the Store
LCD TV Operating Instructions 4-418-730-11(1) Introducing Your New BRAVIA® Getting Started Operating the TV Using Features Using the Menus Other Information KDL-55EX640/46EX640/40EX640 Sony Customer Support U.S.A.: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport Canada: http://www.sony.ca/support United States 1.800.222.SONY Canada 1.877.899.SONY Please Do Not Return the Product to the Store
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... the instruction provided on 110-240 V AC (USA/Canada 120 V AC). ❑ Avoid operating the TV at the side and rear of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Wi-Fi Protected Access ™ (WPA) is a trademark of the TV. CAUTION To prevent electric shock and blade exposure, do not use strong solvents such as a thinner...
... the instruction provided on 110-240 V AC (USA/Canada 120 V AC). ❑ Avoid operating the TV at the side and rear of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Wi-Fi Protected Access ™ (WPA) is a trademark of the TV. CAUTION To prevent electric shock and blade exposure, do not use strong solvents such as a thinner...
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... Cannot Connect to the Internet . . . . . 44 Adjusting the Server Display Settings. . . . . . 44 Browsing Websites 45 Enjoying Sony Entertainment Network . . . . . 45 Enjoying Yahoo! Contents Introducing Your New BRAVIA® Welcome to the World of BRAVIA 4 Experiencing Stunning HD...TV Controls and Indicators 28 Using Features BRAVIA® Sync™ with Control for PC and HDMI IN 67 Using a Wall-Mount Bracket 68 Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket 69 Troubleshooting 74 Important Notices 81 Specifications 82 Index 84 On-line Registration United States http://productregistration.sony...
... Cannot Connect to the Internet . . . . . 44 Adjusting the Server Display Settings. . . . . . 44 Browsing Websites 45 Enjoying Sony Entertainment Network . . . . . 45 Enjoying Yahoo! Contents Introducing Your New BRAVIA® Welcome to the World of BRAVIA 4 Experiencing Stunning HD...TV Controls and Indicators 28 Using Features BRAVIA® Sync™ with Control for PC and HDMI IN 67 Using a Wall-Mount Bracket 68 Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket 69 Troubleshooting 74 Important Notices 81 Specifications 82 Index 84 On-line Registration United States http://productregistration.sony...
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... subscription • HD satellite subscription • Blu-ray Disc™ player or other HD compatible external equipment Contact your TV safe. Safety Booklet Contains precautionary measures to keep you and your cable, satellite or HD service provider for information on your BRAVIA...about safety, regulatory and specifications of the USB Wireless LAN adapter. Read this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. Operating Instructions Provides the most out of your TV. Quick Setup Guide Provides TV setup information with Your BRAVIA The quality of the image you see on upgrading...
... subscription • HD satellite subscription • Blu-ray Disc™ player or other HD compatible external equipment Contact your TV safe. Safety Booklet Contains precautionary measures to keep you and your cable, satellite or HD service provider for information on your BRAVIA...about safety, regulatory and specifications of the USB Wireless LAN adapter. Read this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. Operating Instructions Provides the most out of your TV. Quick Setup Guide Provides TV setup information with Your BRAVIA The quality of the image you see on upgrading...
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... enclosed separately, for connecting optional equipment. If black bars appear as shown here, press WIDE on the signal resolution (page 33). 5 TV Feature Highlights Your BRAVIA comes with many convenient features, such as shown here. Introducing Your New BRAVIA® The Four Steps to a ...Digital Media Accessibility: Use the Photo, Music, and Video icons to access photo, music, and video files from DLNA Certified™ networked equipment or Sony USB equipment (page 35). ➢ PIP (Picture in picture quality. Refer to a standard analog signal, you will notice a big difference in ...
... enclosed separately, for connecting optional equipment. If black bars appear as shown here, press WIDE on the signal resolution (page 33). 5 TV Feature Highlights Your BRAVIA comes with many convenient features, such as shown here. Introducing Your New BRAVIA® The Four Steps to a ...Digital Media Accessibility: Use the Photo, Music, and Video icons to access photo, music, and video files from DLNA Certified™ networked equipment or Sony USB equipment (page 35). ➢ PIP (Picture in picture quality. Refer to a standard analog signal, you will notice a big difference in ...
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...! photo/music/video files) stored on the scenes for the best quality result for the contents genre you to your TV (page 46). TV Widgets bring the best of the Internet to your TV (page 45). ➢ Browser: Allows you to enjoy network content in other rooms. (page 38). ➢ Internet Video: Internet... various content (e.g. ➢ Input Selection: Allows you to easily switch between the connected equipment (page 35). ➢ Scene Select: Allows you to easily adjust your TV to the most suitable picture and sound settings based on DLNA Certified™ media servers.
...! photo/music/video files) stored on the scenes for the best quality result for the contents genre you to your TV (page 46). TV Widgets bring the best of the Internet to your TV (page 45). ➢ Browser: Allows you to enjoy network content in other rooms. (page 38). ➢ Internet Video: Internet... various content (e.g. ➢ Input Selection: Allows you to easily switch between the connected equipment (page 35). ➢ Scene Select: Allows you to easily adjust your TV to the most suitable picture and sound settings based on DLNA Certified™ media servers.
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...expose the screen to direct illumination or sunlight. • Avoid installing the TV in a room with reflective wall and floor materials. • Avoid moving the TV from a cold area to evaporate completely before powering the TV on. 7 Be sure to show poor picture and/or poor color....hand placement while carrying the TV is very important for the attachment instructions provided with the TV. 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 the adequate number of...
...expose the screen to direct illumination or sunlight. • Avoid installing the TV in a room with reflective wall and floor materials. • Avoid moving the TV from a cold area to evaporate completely before powering the TV on. 7 Be sure to show poor picture and/or poor color....hand placement while carrying the TV is very important for the attachment instructions provided with the TV. 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 the adequate number of...
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... for proper attachment. • Do not put stress on the Table-Top Stand. Guide pins • Align the TV from the top, slide it in until the guide pins cannot be seen. 2 Fix the TV to the Table-Top Stand using an electric screwdriver, set to the Table- Top Stand. 1 Place the... LCD panel or the frame around the screen. • Be careful to not pinch your hands or the AC power cord when you install the TV set the torque at approximately 1.5 N·m {15 kgf·cm}. 8 Attaching the Table-Top Stand Refer to the supplied Table-Top Stand leaflet for securing...
... for proper attachment. • Do not put stress on the Table-Top Stand. Guide pins • Align the TV from the top, slide it in until the guide pins cannot be seen. 2 Fix the TV to the Table-Top Stand using an electric screwdriver, set to the Table- Top Stand. 1 Place the... LCD panel or the frame around the screen. • Be careful to not pinch your hands or the AC power cord when you install the TV set the torque at approximately 1.5 N·m {15 kgf·cm}. 8 Attaching the Table-Top Stand Refer to the supplied Table-Top Stand leaflet for securing...
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...; To prevent damaging the surface of the LCD display, make sure to place a soft cloth on the work surface. • When installing the TV on a wall, remove the screws from children. • When attaching the Table-Top Stand again, be sure to fasten the screws (previously removed) to the ...original holes on the rear of the TV. Getting Started Detaching the Table-Top Stand from the TV To detach the Table-Top Stand from the TV, remove the screws fixed in a safe place, keeping them away from the rear of the...
...; To prevent damaging the surface of the LCD display, make sure to place a soft cloth on the work surface. • When installing the TV on a wall, remove the screws from children. • When attaching the Table-Top Stand again, be sure to fasten the screws (previously removed) to the ...original holes on the rear of the TV. Getting Started Detaching the Table-Top Stand from the TV To detach the Table-Top Stand from the TV, remove the screws fixed in a safe place, keeping them away from the rear of the...
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Adjusting the viewing angle of the TV This TV can be adjusted within the angles as illustrated. x Angle Adjustment (Swivel) • When adjusting the angle, hold the stand with one hand to avoid having the stand slip or TV tip over. *15° *15° *15° *15° * The angle is approximate value. 10
Adjusting the viewing angle of the TV This TV can be adjusted within the angles as illustrated. x Angle Adjustment (Swivel) • When adjusting the angle, hold the stand with one hand to avoid having the stand slip or TV tip over. *15° *15° *15° *15° * The angle is approximate value. 10
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... AUDIO Connects to the optical audio input of Dolby Laboratories. (Continued) 11 For some Apple Macintosh computers, it may need to adjust the TV settings or your PC to - You may be necessary to a personal computer's video and audio output connector. See page 16 for information ... used, connect the adapter to use an adapter (not supplied). Use a DVI-to this TV. 3, 9 HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, HDMI IN 1/2/3/4 all-digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as a set-top box, DVD player, ...
... AUDIO Connects to the optical audio input of Dolby Laboratories. (Continued) 11 For some Apple Macintosh computers, it may need to adjust the TV settings or your PC to - You may be necessary to a personal computer's video and audio output connector. See page 16 for information ... used, connect the adapter to use an adapter (not supplied). Use a DVI-to this TV. 3, 9 HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, HDMI IN 1/2/3/4 all-digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as a set-top box, DVD player, ...
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..., use audio L (mono) and R for audio signal. Connects to auto detection, press HOME, select Settings, and then select the Setup settings. This TV can enjoy contents stored in AV Setup then set to the audio input jack of video equipment. Widgets and Internet Browser are available. The USB... yellow jack to the composite video output jack of your analog audio equipment. If you have mono equipment, connect its audio output port to the TV's L (MONO) audio input port. • An HDMI or Component video (YPBPR) connection is required to access photo, music, and video files. ...
..., use audio L (mono) and R for audio signal. Connects to auto detection, press HOME, select Settings, and then select the Setup settings. This TV can enjoy contents stored in AV Setup then set to the audio input jack of video equipment. Widgets and Internet Browser are available. The USB... yellow jack to the composite video output jack of your analog audio equipment. If you have mono equipment, connect its audio output port to the TV's L (MONO) audio input port. • An HDMI or Component video (YPBPR) connection is required to access photo, music, and video files. ...
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... System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can easily be affected by radio frequency interference, resulting in your input signal (page 56). 13 This TV is strongly recommended that you connect the CABLE/ANTENNA input using a 75-ohm coaxial cable to receive optimum picture quality. A 300-ohm twin lead ... 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC). x Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only) 75-ohm coaxial cable Rear of TV CABLE/ANTENNA • It is capable of TV CABLE/ANTENNA • Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to switch between the cable and over-theair antenna programming, as...
... System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can easily be affected by radio frequency interference, resulting in your input signal (page 56). 13 This TV is strongly recommended that you connect the CABLE/ANTENNA input using a 75-ohm coaxial cable to receive optimum picture quality. A 300-ohm twin lead ... 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC). x Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only) 75-ohm coaxial cable Rear of TV CABLE/ANTENNA • It is capable of TV CABLE/ANTENNA • Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to switch between the cable and over-theair antenna programming, as...
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... to -HDMI cable HD cable box/ HD satellite box CATV/Satellite antenna cable Audio cable (stereo mini plugs) 14 x Shown with HDMI Connection Rear of TV CATV/Satellite antenna cable HD cable box/ HD satellite box HDMI cable x Shown with audio) input located on the back of... TV DVI-to a high-definition cable service or a high-definition satellite service. For the best possible picture, make sure you connect this equipment to your TV via the HDMI or component video (with DVI Connection Rear of your...
... to -HDMI cable HD cable box/ HD satellite box CATV/Satellite antenna cable Audio cable (stereo mini plugs) 14 x Shown with HDMI Connection Rear of TV CATV/Satellite antenna cable HD cable box/ HD satellite box HDMI cable x Shown with audio) input located on the back of... TV DVI-to a high-definition cable service or a high-definition satellite service. For the best possible picture, make sure you connect this equipment to your TV via the HDMI or component video (with DVI Connection Rear of your...
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For details, see page 11. 15 Getting Started x Shown with Component Connection Rear of TV CATV/Satellite antenna cable HD cable box/ HD satellite box AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) PR (red) PB (blue) Y (green) Component video cable Audio cable • If your equipment has a DVI output and not an HDMI output, connect the DVI output to the HDMI IN 1 (with DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter) and connect the audio output to the AUDIO IN of PC IN.
For details, see page 11. 15 Getting Started x Shown with Component Connection Rear of TV CATV/Satellite antenna cable HD cable box/ HD satellite box AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) PR (red) PB (blue) Y (green) Component video cable Audio cable • If your equipment has a DVI output and not an HDMI output, connect the DVI output to the HDMI IN 1 (with DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter) and connect the audio output to the AUDIO IN of PC IN.
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This TV can also be connected to a PC with a DVI or HDMI output. (Refer to the separate Quick Setup Guide.) Rear of TV HD15-HD15 cable (analog RGB) Audio cable (stereo mini plugs) • Connect the PC IN jack to the PC using an HD15-HD15 cable with ferrite core (analog RGB) and audio cable (page 11). 16 PC Use the TV as a monitor for your PC by connecting an 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.) Rear of TV HD15-HD15 cable (analog RGB) Audio cable (stereo mini plugs) • Connect the PC IN jack to the PC using an HD15-HD15 cable with ferrite core (analog RGB) and audio cable (page 11). 16 PC Use the TV as a monitor for your PC by connecting an HD15-HD15 cable connection as shown below.
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Connecting Other Equipment Blu-ray Disc Player/"PS3" DVD player Digital satellite Digital receiver cable box Audio system Digital audio equipment (A/V Receiver/ Home Theater) Personal computer USB Getting Started Router/ Modem Analog audio Digital equipment recorder (A/V Receiver/ HomeTheater) CABLE/ ANTENNA VCR/Game system/ Camcorder • Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting other equipment to your TV. 17
Connecting Other Equipment Blu-ray Disc Player/"PS3" DVD player Digital satellite Digital receiver cable box Audio system Digital audio equipment (A/V Receiver/ Home Theater) Personal computer USB Getting Started Router/ Modem Analog audio Digital equipment recorder (A/V Receiver/ HomeTheater) CABLE/ ANTENNA VCR/Game system/ Camcorder • Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting other equipment to your TV. 17
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...on the wall 4 inches (10 cm) 11 7/8 inches (30 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) Leave at least this much space around the TV as follows: Air circulation is blocked. Installed with stand 4 inches (10 cm) 11 7/8 inches (30 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) 2 3/8 inches (6 cm) ...can lead to overheating of the TV and may cause TV damage or cause a fire. 18 Never install the TV set . Air circulation is blocked. Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below . When Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area Make sure that your TV has adequate ventilation. Allow enough ...
...on the wall 4 inches (10 cm) 11 7/8 inches (30 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) Leave at least this much space around the TV as follows: Air circulation is blocked. Installed with stand 4 inches (10 cm) 11 7/8 inches (30 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) 2 3/8 inches (6 cm) ...can lead to overheating of the TV and may cause TV damage or cause a fire. 18 Never install the TV set . Air circulation is blocked. Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below . When Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area Make sure that your TV has adequate ventilation. Allow enough ...
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...cords and connecting cables so that they are not accessible to curious children. Getting Started Securing the TV Sony strongly recommends taking measures to prevent the TV from Toppling ❑ Secure the TV to a wall and/or stand. ❑ Do not allow children to play or climb on... or hanging items on the TV. ❑ Never install the TV on: • slippery, unstable and/or uneven surfaces. • furniture that can adequately support the weight of the TV. Recommended Measures to Secure the TV Consider the following measures when securing your TV to a TV stand (not supplied). 1 Secure...
...cords and connecting cables so that they are not accessible to curious children. Getting Started Securing the TV Sony strongly recommends taking measures to prevent the TV from Toppling ❑ Secure the TV to a wall and/or stand. ❑ Do not allow children to play or climb on... or hanging items on the TV. ❑ Never install the TV on: • slippery, unstable and/or uneven surfaces. • furniture that can adequately support the weight of the TV. Recommended Measures to Secure the TV Consider the following measures when securing your TV to a TV stand (not supplied). 1 Secure...
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...Screw (not supplied) The length of the TV). For United States call: 1-800-488-7669 or visit: www.sony.com/accessories For Canada call: 1-877-899-7669 • Securing the TV to the stand without securing the TV and the stand to secure the TV is no excess slack in the rope or ...chain. An alternative way to the wall provides minimum protection against the TV toppling over. Make sure that there is with an optional Sony Support Belt Kit. Wall-mount holes Wall-anchor (not supplied) Anchor bolts (not supplied) Rope or chain (not supplied) &#...
...Screw (not supplied) The length of the TV). For United States call: 1-800-488-7669 or visit: www.sony.com/accessories For Canada call: 1-877-899-7669 • Securing the TV to the stand without securing the TV and the stand to secure the TV is no excess slack in the rope or ...chain. An alternative way to the wall provides minimum protection against the TV toppling over. Make sure that there is with an optional Sony Support Belt Kit. Wall-mount holes Wall-anchor (not supplied) Anchor bolts (not supplied) Rope or chain (not supplied) &#...
