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Introducing Your New BRAVIA
Getting Started
Operating the TV
Using Features
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- Page 1 Please Do Not Return the Product to the Store KDL-60EX500 / 55EX500 / 55EX501 / 46EX400 / 46EX401 / 46EX500 / 46EX501 KDL-40EX400 / 40EX401 / 40EX500 / 40EX501 / 32EX301 / 32EX400 / 32EX500 © 2010 Sony Corporation Printed in Mexico KDL-32FA600...
- Page 2 The model and serial numbers are located at the side and rear of Environmental Protection Agency and the TV. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer Department of Energy. regarding this TV.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Index ....... 59 Customer Support On-line Registration United States United States http://www.sony.com/tvsupport http://productregistration.sony.com Canada Canada http://www.sony.ca/support... -
Page 4: Introducing Your New Bravia
® Introducing Your New BRAVIA ® Welcome to the World of BRAVIA ® Thank you for choosing this Sony BRAVIA high-definition television. Use the documentations listed below to get the most out of your TV. Safety Booklet Quick Setup Guide... -
Page 5: Bravia
➢ Digital Media Accessibility: Use the Photo, Music, and Video icons to access photo, music, and video files from Sony USB equipment (page 29). ➢ PIP (Picture in Picture): You can work on your PC and watch your favorite TV program simultaneously (page 26). - Page 6 ➢ Ambient Sensor: Automatically optimizes the picture settings according to the ambient light in the room. The sensor detects ambient light levels to adjust the brightness and color temperature of the picture. With this feature you can have the best picture quality under your room’s lighting conditions (page 32).
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Page 7: Getting Started
Getting Started Setting Up Your TV Some TV models are packaged with a detached Table-Top Stand so you can mount your TV to a wall right away. If you are not mounting the TV to a wall, you will need to attach the Table-Top Stand. -
Page 8: Locating Inputs And Outputs
Locating Inputs and Outputs Rear Panel Side Panel AUDIO ( MONO ) VIDEO IN AUDIO COMPONENT IN (1080p/1080i/ CABLE/ VIDEO IN 720p/480p/480i) ANTENNA AUDIO VIDEO PC IN DIGITAL PC/HDMI 1 AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) AUDIO (MONO) AUDIO OUT (FIX) AUDIO SUBWOOFER SATELLITE... - Page 9 Item Description 6 PC IN Connects to a personal computer’s video and audio output connector. Can also be (RGB/AUDIO) connected to other analog RGB equipment. See “PC Input Signal Reference Chart” on page 46 for the signals that can be displayed. For some Apple Macintosh computers, it may be necessary to use an adapter (not supplied).
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Page 10: Adjusting The Viewing Angle Of The Tv
Adjusting the viewing angle of the TV For KDL-55EX500/KDL-46EX500/KDL-40EX500/KDL-32EX500/KDL-55EX501/KDL-46EX501/ KDL-40EX501 This TV can be adjusted within the angle shown below. 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 the supplied Quick Setup Guide for details. - Page 11 Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System Use an optional A-B RF switch (not supplied) to switch between the cable and over-the-air antenna programming, as indicated below. A/B RF Switch Cable Rear of TV Antenna CABLE/ANTENNA • Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to Cable or Antenna found under the Channel settings for your input signal (see page 37).
- Page 12 Shown with DVI Connection CATV/Satellite antenna cable DVI-to-HDMI cable Rear of TV HD cable box/ HD satellite box AUDIO ( MONO ) VIDEO IN AUDIO COMPONENT IN (1080p/1080i/ CABLE/ 720p/480p/480i) ANTENNA AUDIO PC IN DIGITAL PC/HDMI 1 AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) AUDIO AUDIO OUT...
- Page 13 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.) HD15-HD15 cable (analog RGB) Rear of TV...
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Page 14: Connecting Other Equipment
Connecting Other Equipment VCR/Game system/ Camcorder CABLE/ANTENNA Digital recorder AUDIO ( MONO ) VIDEO IN AUDIO VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN (1080p/1080i/ CABLE/ 720p/480p/480i) ANTENNA VIDEO AUDIO PC IN DIGITAL PC/HDMI 1 AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN (MONO) (OPTICAL) AUDIO AUDIO OUT AUDIO (FIX) Digital... -
Page 15: When Installing The Tv Against A Wall Or Enclosed Area
When Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area Make sure that your TV has adequate ventilation. Allow enough space around the TV as shown below. Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below 41 °F (5 °C). Installed on the wall Installed with stand inches inches... -
Page 16: Securing The Tv
Securing the TV Sony strongly recommends taking measures to prevent the TV from toppling over. Unsecured TVs may topple and result in property damage, serious bodily injury or even death. Preventing the TV from Toppling ❑ Secure the TV to a wall and/or stand. - Page 17 Anchor bolts Rope or chain • Contact Sony Customer Support to obtain the optional Support Belt Kit by providing your TV model name. For United States call: 1-800-488-7669 or visit: www.sony.com/accessories For Canada call: 1-877-899-7669 • Measure 2 provides minimal protection against the TV toppling over. For further protection, follow all three measures recommended above.
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Page 18: Running Initial Setup
Running Initial Setup During initial setup, 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 Complete your cable connections before beginning the Initial Setup. Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) for sample connection diagrams. -
Page 19: Operating The Tv
Operating the TV Using the Remote Control To Insert Batteries into the Remote Control Insert two size AAA batteries (supplied) by matching e and E on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment of the remote control. For KDL-32/40/46/55/60EX500, For KDL-32/40/46EX400, KDL-40/46EX401, KDL-40/46/55EX501 models KDL-32EX301, KDL-32FA600 models... -
Page 20: Remote Control Button Description
Remote Control Button Description Button Description 1 INPUT Press to display the list of External Inputs and TV mode. Press repeatedly to toggle through the inputs. See page 28. 2 BRAVIA These buttons are used to control the equipment Sync connected to the TV by using the Control for HDMI function (not available on all Control for HDMI equipment). - Page 21 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. Sports: Presents realistic pictures and sound just like those in a stadium. Photo: Reproduces the texture and color of a printed photo.
- Page 22 Button Description 8 0-9 ENT Press 0-9 to select a channel. Press ENT to change channels immediately. Use with 0-9 and ENT to select digital channels. For example, to enter 2.1, press ENT. 0 VOL +/– Press to adjust the volume. qa MUTING Press to mute the sound.
- Page 23 Rear of Remote Control Button Description ql "/1 Press to turn on and off the TV. (Power) Available models : KDL-60EX500/KDL-55EX500/ KDL-46EX500/KDL-40EX500/KDL-32EX500/ KDL-55EX501/KDL-46EX501/KDL-40EX501...
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Page 24: Tv Controls And Indicators
TV Controls and Indicators POWER CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT MENU Item Description 1 Ambient Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly. Do not put sensor anything over the sensor, doing so may affect its function. (IR) Infrared Receives IR signal from the remote control. Receiver (Picture Lights up in orange when the sleep timer is set. -
Page 25: Bravia Sync Tm With Control For Hdmi
Device Control Speakers TV Control Return to TV • Control for HDMI (BRAVIA Sync) is only available for the connected Sony equipment that has the BRAVIA Sync BD/DVD Player or is compatible with Control for HDMI. • Automatically turns the BRAVIA Sync- •... -
Page 26: Using Pip Feature
Using PIP Feature To Swap Audio You can swap audio between the main and sub PIP (picture in picture) displays a picture from window. a connected PC in full screen, and a TV program or other external input (see below “To Press TOOLS. -
Page 27: Favorites
Favorites Wide Mode Your favorite channels and external inputs can The Wide Mode feature allows you to select be easily accessed by pressing the the screen display of your preference. Based FAVORITES button once they are added to on the original signal source, you may see black bars around the picture or just on the the list. -
Page 28: Wide Mode With Pc
Wide Mode with PC Inputs Press INPUT to display the Input menu and Wide Mode is also available for the PC toggle through the external inputs to select settings. When a PC is connected to the TV your video signal for viewing including the TV and PC input is selected, you can change the PC Screen settings. -
Page 29: Playing Back Photo/Music/Video Via Usb
Playing back • Sony will not be held liable for any damage to, or loss of, data on the recording media due Photo/Music/Video via USB to a malfunction of any connected devices or You can enjoy photo/music/video files stored the TV. -
Page 30: Using The Menus
Photo The Photo, Music, and Video icons organize your photo, music, and video files from Sony USB connected equipment. Be sure to select the correct icon when Music accessing files. Refer to the feature section for more information on these icons. -
Page 31: Using The Picture Settings
Using the Picture Settings Option Description Picture Mode Displays the options selected in the Scene Select settings (see page 21). When Scene Select is set to General, the options below can be selected. Customized picture viewing Vivid Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. Standard Select for standard picture settings. - Page 32 Option Description Advanced Reset Resets the advanced settings to the default values. Settings Adv. Contrast Automatically adjusts backlight and contrast to the most suitable Enhancer settings judging from the brightness of the screen. This setting is especially effective for dark scenes, and will increase the contrast distinction of the darker picture scenes.
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Page 33: Using The Sound Settings
Using the Sound Settings Option Description Sound Mode Sets a sound mode. Sound Mode includes options best suited for video and Customized photographs, respectively. The available options depend on the scene select settings. sound listening Dynamic Enhances treble and bass. Standard Standard sound optimized for home use. - Page 34 Option Description MTS Audio Stereo Select for stereo reception when viewing a program broadcast in Enjoy stereo, stereo. bilingual and mono Auto SAP Select to automatically switch the TV to second audio programs programs when a signal is received. If no SAP signal is present, the TV remains in Stereo mode.
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Page 35: Using The Screen Settings
Using the Screen Settings Option Description Wide Mode Wide Zoom Fills the screen with minimum distortion. Normal Select to display 4:3 picture in original size when the original source is 4:3. Full Select to enlarge the picture horizontally to fill the screen when the original source is 4:3 (Standard definition source). - Page 36 Option Description PC Settings When a PC is connected to the TV and the PC input is selected, the PC settings screen appears instead of the Screen settings. You can also select the PIP feature which allows you to view two pictures simultaneously from TOOLS button (see page 26).
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Page 37: Using The Channel Settings
Using the Channel Settings Option Description Favorites Select favorite channels and external inputs (see page 27). Signal Type Cable Select if you are receiving cable channels via Cable TV provider. Antenna Select if you are using an antenna. Auto Program Automatically sets up the channel list on the TV for all receivable channels. -
Page 38: Using The Parental Lock Settings
Using the Parental Lock Settings Option Description Enter Password The Parental Lock settings allow you to set up the TV to block programs according to their content and rating levels. Use 0-9 on the remote control to enter a four-digit password. - Page 39 US Models: Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating Options To select custom rating options for the U.S., select U.S.A. in the Country setting (see page 38). Option Description Movie Rating All children and general audience. Parental guidance suggested. PG-13 Parental guidance for children under 13. Restricted viewing, parental guidance is suggested for children under 17.
- Page 40 Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating Options To select custom rating options for Canada, select Canada in the Country setting (see page 38). Option Description English Rating All children. Children 8 years and older. General programming. Parental guidance. Viewers 14 and older. Adult programming.
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Page 41: Using The Setup Settings
Using the Setup Settings Option Description USB Auto Select On to start photo playback automatically when the TV is turned on and a digital still Start camera or other device containing photo files is connected to the USB port then turned on. Closed Allows you to select from several closed caption modes (for programs that are broadcast Captions... - Page 42 Option Description Sleep Timer Set the time in minutes (Off, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, or 120) that you would like the TV to remain on before shutting off automatically. Language Select to display all on-screen settings in your language of choice: English, Español, Français.
- Page 43 HDMI Settings Communicates with equipment compatible with the Control for HDMI function. Control for HDMI Links the operations of the TV and the equipment. For specific Sony equipment compatible with Control for HDMI, this setting is applied automatically to the connected equipment when set to...
- Page 44 Option Description Initial Setup If you missed the Initial Setup when you first connected the TV or if you want to scan all receivable channels, select Initial Setup. Follow the instructions on the screen. Some settings such as Picture, Sound, and Parental Lock will not be affected by this Initial Setup.
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Page 45: Using The Eco Settings
Using the Eco Settings Option Description Power Saving Select from Off, Low, High, Picture Off to adjust your TV’s power consumption. By selecting the High option, you will reduce the power consumption more than the other available settings. While Picture Off is set, pressing VOL +/ or MUTING buttons will not disable this –... -
Page 46: Other Information
Other Information PC Input Signal Reference Chart for PC and HDMI IN 1/2/3/4 After connecting the PC to the TV, set the output signal from the PC according to the chart below. For KDL-32EX301/KDL-32FA600 models Resolution Horizontal Vertical Standard Signals Horizontal ×... -
Page 47: Using A Wall-Mount Bracket
Prepare the TV for the Wall-Mount Bracket before making cable connections. For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that you use the Wall- Mount Bracket designed for your TV and the installation should be performed by a Sony dealer or licensed contractor. - Page 48 Step 1: Checking the parts required for the installation Open the Wall-Mount Bracket package and check the contents for all required parts along with the Instructions. Step 2: Deciding on the installation location Decide where you want to install your TV. Refer to the TV installation dimensions table. Refer to the Instructions for SU-WL500.
- Page 49 CAUTION The wall that the TV will be installed on should be capable of supporting a weight of at least four times that of the TV. Refer to your TV’s operating instructions for its weight. Step 3: Installing the Base Bracket on the wall Refer to the Instructions for SU-WL500.
- Page 50 Screw location Hook location When installing the Mounting Hooks on the TV. When installing the TV onto Base Bracket. Wall Adjust the angle of the Mounting Hook. Refer to the Instructions for SU-WL500. Remove the screws guided by the arrow marks of the TV.
- Page 51 Lift the TV off the Table-Top Stand. Make sure that you carry out this task with at least two or three people (see page 7 for details). Do not attempt to lift the TV by yourself. Step 5: Installing the TV on the wall Refer to the Instructions for SU-WL500.
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Page 52: Troubleshooting
Many of the poor pictures and poor sound conditions are related to improper connection of the cables; refer to the Quick Setup Guide provided for connections. If you have questions, service needs, or require technical assistance related to the use of your Sony TV 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) - Page 53 Condition Explanation/Solution Poor picture Picture quality not as good • Picture quality depends on the signal content. See Quick Setup Guide as viewed at the store (supplied) to display the best possible picture for that signal. Broadcast HD formats have •...
- Page 54 Condition Explanation/Solution BRAVIA Sync Cannot find connected • Make sure that the Control for HDMI is set up on both the TV and the optional device compatible with BRAVIA Sync (see page 25). BRAVIA Sync HDMI device Second A/V receiver is not •...
- Page 55 Condition Explanation/Solution Black bands appear at the • Some wide screen programs are filmed in aspect ratios that are greater than 16:9 (this is especially common with theatrical releases). Your TV edges of the screen will show these programs with black bands at the top and bottom of the screen.
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Page 56: Important Notices
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. To Customers Sufficient expertise is required for TV installations. Be sure to subcontract the installation to a Sony dealer or licensed contractor and pay adequate attention to safety during the installation. -
Page 57: Specifications
Specifications System Television system NTSC: American TV standard ATSC (8VSB terrestrial): ATSC compliant 8VSB QAM on cable: ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 (Does not include CableCARD functionality) Channel coverage Analog terrestrial: 2 - 69 / Digital terrestrial: 2 - 69 Analog Cable: 1 - 135 / Digital Cable: 1 - 135 Panel system LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel Speaker output... - Page 58 Model name KDL- 60EX500 55EX500 46EX500 40EX500 32EX500 55EX501 46EX501 40EX501 Supplied accessories Remote control RM-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 common to all models guide (1 except KDL-60EX500) individual models AC power cord (1) Table-Top Stand (1 set)/AC power cord Table-Top Stand (1 set)/Screw (8)
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Page 59: Index
Index 0-9 buttons HDMI Settings , 36 4:3 Default Horizontal Center Parental Lock Picture Screen Setup AC IN Sound Add Digital Channels Idle TV Standby Sharpness Advanced Settings Info Banner Show/Hide Channels Alternate Audio Infrared Receiver (IR) , 32 Signal Type Ambient Sensor Initial Setup , 24...