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KDL-40E55xx
KDL-32E55xx
KDL-52V55/56xx
KDL-46V55/56xx
KDL-40V55/56xx
KDL-37V55/56xx
KDL-32V55/56xx
4-136-111-E3(1)
© 2009 Sony Corporation
KDL-52W55xx
KDL-46W55/57xx
KDL-40W55/57xx
KDL-37W55/57xx
KDL-32W55/57xx
KDL-46WE5xx
KDL-40WE5xx
LCD Digital Colour TV
Operating Instructions
4-136-111-E3(1)
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- Page 1 European Comission. You can get more information in following link: http://europa.eu.int/comm/environment/ecolabel Sony gives a minimum of 2 years guarantee for this LCD TV and 7 years availability for replacement of electronic parts. LCD Digital Colour TV...
- Page 2 Introduction Trademark information Thank you for choosing this Sony product. is a registered trademark of the DVB Before operating the TV, please read this Project. manual thoroughly and retain it for future HDMI, the HDMI logo and High- reference. Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Start-up Guide Safety Information ..........................8 Precautions ............................9 Remote and TV Controls/Indicators ..................... 10 Watching TV Watching TV............................ 15 Using GUIDE Plus+™ System and the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) ....17 Using the Favourite List ........................ 21 Using Optional Equipment Connecting Optional Equipment .................... -
Page 4: Start-Up Guide
Start-up Guide Before Use 1: Attaching the stand (Except for 52 inches) To check the accessories Open the carton box and take out the stand Mains lead (Type C-6)* (1) (Except for 37/32 and the screws. inches) Place the TV set on the stand. Take care Stand (1) and screws (4) (Except for 52 inches) not to interfere with cables. - Page 5 2: Connecting an aerial/Set 3: Preventing the TV from Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD toppling over recorder) Connecting a Set Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD recorder) with SCART Set Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD recorder) Install a wood screw (4 mm in diameter, not supplied) in the TV stand.
- Page 6 “Quick Scan”, try “Full Scan” (though it may take some time). For a list of compatible cable providers, refer to the support web site: http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/ DVBC/ • Do not bundle the mains lead/AC power cord • You can also tune channels manually together with other cables.
- Page 7 Select language for GUIDE Plus+. Adjusting the viewing angle This step will be skipped if any one of the of the TV following languages is selected in “5: Performing the initial Set-up”: “English”, This TV can be adjusted within the angles “Deutsch”, “Español”, “Italiano”, shown below.
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Page 8: Safety Information
• Leave space around the TV set as shown mistakenly swallowed. insulation may deteriorate, which below. could result in a fire. • It is strongly recommended that you use a Sony wall-mount bracket in order to provide adequate air-circulation. -
Page 9: Precautions
• When adjusting the angle of the TV set, Ask your dealer or Sony service centre to move it slowly so as to prevent the TV European have it checked by qualified service set from moving or slipping off from its countries with separate personnel. -
Page 10: Remote And Tv Controls/Indicators
Remote and TV Controls/Indicators Remote and TV controls In case of KDL-46/40/37/32W5720/5730/5740, please refer to the separate leaflet. (KDL-46WE5/ 40WE5 only) Buttons on the TV will work the same as those on the remote. * In the TV menu, these buttons will work as •... - Page 11 Text reveal) changes as follows: In digital mode: Details of the current programme Details of the next programme (only for Sony Guide) In analogue mode: Current channel number and screen mode Clock information In Text mode: Reveals hidden information (e.g. answers to a quiz) (page 15).
- Page 12 Press F/f/G/g to move the on-screen cursor. Press to select/confirm the highlighted item. When playing a photo file: Press to pause/ start a slideshow. Press F/G to select the previous file. Press f/g to select the next file. When playing a music/video file: Press pause/start the playback.
- Page 13 • When you change the “Scene Select” setting, Theatre Mode turns off automatically. • “Control for HDMI” (BRAVIA Sync) is only available with the connected Sony equipment that has the BRAVIA Sync or BRAVIA Theatre Sync logo or is compatible with Control for HDMI.
- Page 14 Indicators (KDL-40E55/32E55xx only) Indicator Description 1 Light sensor Do not put anything over the sensor, doing so may affect its function (page 34). 2 Remote control Receives signals from the remote. sensor Do not put anything over the sensor. The sensor may not work properly. (Picture Off / Lights up in green when you select “Picture Off”...
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Page 15: Watching Tv
Watching TV Press the number buttons or PROG +/– to Watching TV select a TV channel. To select a digital programme using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) (page 17). In digital mode An information banner appears briefly. The following icons may be indicated on the banner. - Page 16 To change the Screen Format manually Press repeatedly to select the desired Screen Format. Smart* Enlarges the centre portion of the picture. The left and right edges of the picture are stretched to fill the 16:9 screen. Displays the 4:3 picture in its original size.
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Page 17: Using Guide Plus+™ System And The Digital Electronic Programme Guide (Epg)
– when “Antenna” is selected in “ 5: Performing the initial Set-up”. This function may not be available in some countries/regions. To switch the GUIDE (Sony Guide or GUIDE Plus+), see page 43. GUIDE Plus+ works with full functionality only if GUIDE Plus+ data is available by digital feed. - Page 18 Do this View a programme Press F/f/G/g to select a programme, then press • The programme information will appear in the information box. • Press to access the extended information box for a long synopsis. • You can use PROG +/– to page up/down through the listings. Press BRAVIA Sync m/M to go to the next day or one day back.
- Page 19 Do this Set a Profile and receive The “My TV” area allows you to set up a personal profile. recommendations according to your You can define a personal profile by channels, categories and/or by preferences keywords. – My TV The “My TV” area is making recommendations to you to quickly and easily find something of interest to watch or to set a reminder.
- Page 20 This function may not be available in some countries/regions. To switch the GUIDE (Sony Guide or GUIDE Plus+), see page 43. Do this View a programme Press F/f/G/g to select a programme, then press...
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Page 21: Using The Favourite List
Using the Favourite List Analogue Favourites The Favourite feature lets you select programmes from a list of up to 16 favourite channels that you specify. In analogue mode, press Perform the desired operation as shown in the following table or displayed on the screen. -
Page 22: Using Optional Equipment
HDMI IN 1 sockets/jacks. • Be sure to use only an authorized HDMI cable bearing the HDMI logo. We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable (high speed type). • When connecting an audio system that is compatible with Control for HDMI, be sure to also connect it to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) socket/jack. - Page 23 You can listen to TV sound on the connected Home theatre AUDIO OUT cable system with digital input. (OPTICAL) 8 USB USB cable You can enjoy photo/music/video files stored in a Sony digital still camera or camcorder (page 25). Connecting other equipment Connect to Connect with Description PC IN...
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Page 24: Viewing Pictures From Connected Equipment
To view two pictures simultaneously Viewing Pictures from – PIP (Picture in Picture) Connected Equipment You can view two pictures (external input and TV programme) on the screen simultaneously. Turn on the connected equipment, then Press OPTIONS. perform the following operation. Press F/f to select “PIP/ PAP”, then press Press Press F/f to select... -
Page 25: Playing Back Photo/Music/Video Via Usb
The data on the USB device may be damaged. folder. For details on selecting a • Sony will not be held liable for any damage to, or photograph (page 25). loss of, data on the recording media due to a malfunction of any connected devices or the TV. - Page 26 • A map can be displayed in the case of photograph’s Exif data includes a date information, and the associated longitude and latitude information (“Log files”) has been recorded using a Sony GPS unit. Follow the procedure described below.
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Page 27: Using Bravia Sync With Control For Hdmi
• Adjusts the volume (2 +/–) and mutes the sound (%) of a connected audio system. • You can operate the connected Sony equipment that has the BRAVIA Sync logo by the TV remote by pressing: – m/N/X/M/x to operate the connected equipment directly. -
Page 28: Using Home Network Features
Using Home Network Features With this TV, you can enjoy contents stored in Connecting to the Network DLNA-compatible devices on the home network. Devices that store and provide contents, such as photo/music/video files, are called “Server”. The TV receives the photo/music/ video files from the server via the network, and you can enjoy them on the TV even in other rooms. -
Page 29: Enjoying Applicast
Many Widgets retrieve information from the automatically from the TV to servers while Internet. internet connection is available. The servers are under the control of Sony and To Use Widgets MAC address will never be transmitted to the servers controlled by the other parties. -
Page 30: Enjoying Photo/Music/Video Files Via The Network
manual for the network device being used. Enjoying Photo/Music/ Even files conforming to one of the file formats given above cannot be played in some cases. Video Files via the Network • The file name and folder name support only English. -
Page 31: Checking The Network Connection
Checking the Network Adjusting the Server Connection Display Settings Enter the respective (alphanumeric) values for You can select home network servers to be your router. The items that need to be set may displayed on the Home Menu. differ, depending on the Internet service Up to 10 servers can be displayed on the Home provider or the router. -
Page 32: Using Menu Functions
Using Menu Functions Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB™ The XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) is a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on the TV screen. The XMB™ is an easy way to select programming and adjust settings on your BRAVIA Press HOME to display the XMB™. -
Page 33: Tv Settings Menu
TV Settings Menu System Update You can update the TV system using USB memory. Obtain information from the website below. http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/ Instruction Manual Displays the instruction manual on the screen (except for KDL-52V55/56xx, 46V55/56xx, 40V55/ 56xx, 37V55/56xx, 32V55/56xx). • The illustration of the Remote commander on the screen instruction manual may vary for KDL-46/40/37/ 32W5720/5730/5740. - Page 34 Light Sensor Automatically optimises the picture settings according to the ambient light in the room. • Do not put anything over the sensor, doing so may affect its function. Check the position of the sensor (page 14). Picture Target Inputs Allows you to select whether to use the common settings or to make custom settings for the input you are currently viewing.
- Page 35 Colour Temperature Adjusts the whiteness of the picture. Cool Gives white colours a blue tint. Neutral Gives white colours a neutral tint. Warm 1/Warm 2 Gives white colours a red tint. “Warm 2” gives a redder tint than “Warm 1”. •...
- Page 36 Sound Target Inputs Allows you to select whether to use the common settings or to make custom settings for the input you are currently viewing. Common Applies common settings to all inputs in which “Target Inputs” is set to “Common”. Name of current Allows you to make custom settings for the input.
- Page 37 Dual Sound Sets the sound from the speaker for a stereo or bilingual broadcast. Stereo/Mono For stereo broadcasts. A/B/Mono For bilingual broadcasts, select “A” for sound channel 1, “B” for sound channel 2, or “Mono” for mono channel, if available. •...
- Page 38 Screen (for PC input) Auto Adjustment Automatically adjusts the display position, phase, and pitch of the picture when the TV receives an input signal from the connected PC. • “Auto Adjustment” may not work well with certain input signals. In such cases, manually adjust “Phase”, “Pitch”, “Horizontal Shift”, and “Vertical Shift”.
- Page 39 Set-up USB Auto Start Automatically starts photo playback when the TV is turned on and a digital still camera or other device storing photo files is connected to the USB port then turned on. • Playback does not start automatically if the TV is turned on after connecting the digital still camera or other device to the USB port.
- Page 40 Control for HDMI. When set to “On”, the following functions are available. If the specific Sony equipment that is compatible with Control for HDMI is connected, this setting is applied to the connected equipment automatically when the “Control for HDMI”...
- Page 41 Programme Sorting Changes the order of analogue channels stored in the TV. Press F/f to select the channel you want to move to a new position, then press Press F/f to select the new position for the channel, then press Programme Labels Assigns a channel name of your choice, up to five letters or numbers.
- Page 42 Label Assigns a name of your choice to the selected channel. This name appears briefly on the screen when you select the channel. To input characters, follow steps 2 to 4 in “Programme Labels” (page 41). Allows you to fine-tune the selected channel manually if you feel that a slight tuning adjustment may improve picture quality.
- Page 43 Replacement broadcaster changes transmission of the viewing programme to a different channel. Programme You can switch GUIDE (Sony Guide or GUIDE Plus+). If Guide (only when you change Sony Guide to GUIDE Plus+ programme, go to GUIDE Plus+ is (page 17, 20).
- Page 44 CA Module Set-up Provides access to a pay TV service after you obtain a Conditional Access Module (CAM) and a view card. See the location of the (PCMCIA) socket (page 22). Network Settings Network IP Address Manual Settings Allows you to set the network settings according to your network environment.
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Page 45: Additional Information
TV’s weight. Be sure to entrust the attachment of this product to the wall to Sony dealers or licensed contractors and pay adequate attention to safety during the installation. Sony is not liable for any damage or injury caused by mishandling or improper... - Page 46 TV installation dimensions table Screen centre point Unit: cm Screen Length for each mounting angle Display centre dimensions Model Name Angle (0°) Angle (20°) dimension KDL-52V55/56xx 126.2 82.2 47.8 16.9 40.7 77.8 51.5 KDL-52W55xx 126.2 82.3 47.8 16.9 40.9 77.8 51.5 KDL-46V55/56xx 112.3...
- Page 47 Screw and Hook locations diagram/table Model Name Screw location Hook location KDL-52V55/56xx d, g KDL-52W55xx d, g KDL-46V55/56xx d, g KDL-46W55/57xx d, g KDL-46WE5 d, g KDL-40V55/56xx d, g KDL-40W55/57xx d, g KDL-40WE5 d, g KDL-40E55xx d, g KDL-37V55/56xx d, g KDL-37W55/57xx d, g KDL-32V55/56xx...
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Page 48: Specifications
Specifications System Panel system LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel TV system Analogue: Depending on your country/area selection: B/G/H, D/K, L, I Digital: DVB-T/DVB-C Colour/video system Analogue: PAL, PAL60 (only video input), SECAM, NTSC3.58, NTSC4.43 (only video input) Digital: MPEG-2 MP@ML/HL, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC MP/HP@L4 Channel coverage Analogue: VHF: E2–E12/UHF: E21–E69/CATV: S1–S20/HYPER: S21–S41 D/K: R1–R12, R21–R69/L: F2–F10, B–Q, F21–F69/I: UHF B21–B69... - Page 49 Model name KDL- KDL- KDL- KDL- KDL- 52V55/56xx, 46V55/56xx, 40V55/56xx, 37V55/56xx, 32V55/56xx, 52W55xx 46W55/57xx, 40W55/57xx, 37W55/57xx 32W55/57xx, 46WE5 40WE5, 32E55xx 40E55xx Power and others Power requirements 220 V – 240 V AC, 50 Hz Screen size (measured 52 inches (Approx. 46 inches (Approx.
- Page 50 PC input signal reference chart for PC and HDMI IN 1, 2, 3, 4 Resolution Horizontal Vertical Standard Signals Horizontal × Vertical frequency (kHz) frequency (Hz) (Pixel) (Line) × 31.5 VESA × 37.5 VESA × 31.5 VESA SVGA × 37.9 VESA ×...
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Page 51: Troubleshooting
For example, the indicator may flash three times, go off for two seconds, then flash again three times. Press 1 on the TV to turn it off, disconnect the mains lead, and inform your dealer or Sony service centre of how the indicator flashes (number of flashes). - Page 52 Condition Explanation/Solution No picture from the connected • Turn the connected equipment on. equipment appears on the • Check the cable connection. screen. • Press to display the list of inputs, then select the desired input. • Correctly insert the memory card or other storage device in the digital still camera.
- Page 53 Condition Explanation/Solution Changes on the server are not • Sometimes changes are not applied to displays on the TV even though being applied or displayed content has been added and/or deleted on the server. If this happens, go content differs from content back up one level and try opening the folder or server again.
- Page 54 HDMI, you cannot select “Off” in this menu. If you want to change the audio output to the TV speaker, select “TV Speaker” in the “Speaker” menu (page 38). Not all channels are tuned for • Check the support website for cable provide information. cable. http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/DVBC/...
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Page 55: Index
Display map 26 Index Dual Sound 37 Radio Display 43 Duration 25 Reminder 18, 20 Eco 33 Numerics Remote control 10 EPG (Digital Electronic Programme inserting batteries 4 1 Digit Direct 40 Guide) 20 sensor 14 14:9 16 Factory Settings 40 Renderer 30 4:3 16 FasText 15...