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Introducing Your New BRAVIA
LCD
Getting Started
Digital Color TV
Operating the TV
Operating Instructions
Using F
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® Your BRAVIA TV is ENERGY STAR qualified Owner’s Record in the “Home” mode. It meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. 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. ENERGY STAR is a joint program of these government agencies, designed to promote energy Model Name
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Contents ® Introducing Your New BRAVIA Using Features ® ® TM Welcome to the World of BRAVIA . . . . . . . .4 BRAVIA Sync with Control for HDMI . . .25 Experiencing Stunning HD with Your Using PIP Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 BRAVIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 The Four Steps to a Stunning HD Wide Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Experience . . . . . . . .
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® 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 Contains precautionary Provides TV setup information with sample measures to keep you and connection diagrams. your TV safe. Read this information prior to setting up your TV. Operating Instructions Provides the most detailed information to operate your TV.
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® Introducing Your New BRAVIA The Four Steps to a Stunning HD Experience Set, Source, Sound, and Setup Along with your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires a source of HD programming, an HD sound system, and a proper connection setup. Refer to the Quick Setup Guide, enclosed separately, for connecting optional equipment. You can enjoy crisp, clear images, smooth movement, and high-impact visuals from 1080 HD signals as shown here. When you compare a high-definition signal to a stan
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➢ 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). 6
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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. You will need a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied screws to complete the task. Look for the attachment instructions provided with the TV. Be sure to consider the following while setting up your TV: � Disconnect all cables when carrying the TV. � Ca
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Locating Inputs and Outputs Rear Panel Side Panel 23 4 5 6 AUDIO ( ) RL MONO VIDEO IN 0 1 1 PR PB AUDIO Y COMPONENT IN (1080p/1080i/ CABLE/ VIDEO IN 720p/480p/480i) 2 ANTENNA RL 2 RGB AUDIO VIDEO PC IN DIGITAL PC/HDMI 1 AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) AUDIO L 1 (MONO) qa AUDIO OUT (FIX) RL AUDIO 4 R IN 2 SUBWOOFER SATELLITE (8 ) R (8 ) L AC IN SPEAKERS 9 3 IN 1 * 7 1 8 9 Item Description 1 AC IN Connect the supplied power cord to AC IN and the nearest wall outlet. 2 2 DIGITAL AUDIO Connects
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Getting Started 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). If an adapter is used, connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the HD15-HD15 cable. You may need to adjust the TV settings or your
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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. Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can enjoy high-definition and standard-definition digital programming (if available in y
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Getting Started 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 A Rear of TV B 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). HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box You can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to a high-definition cable service o
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Shown with DVI Connection CATV/Satellite antenna cable DVI-to-HDMI cable Rear of TV HD cable box/ HD satellite box AUDIO R L (MONO) VIDEO IN 1 1 PR PB AUDIO Y COMPONENT IN (1080p/1080i/ CABLE/ 720p/480p/480i) 2 ANTENNA R L RGB AUDIO PC IN DIGITAL PC/HDMI 1 AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) AUDIO 1 AUDIO OUT (FIX) RL 4 IN Audio cable (stereo mini plugs) Shown with Component Connection CATV/Satellite antenna cable HD cable box/ Rear of TV HD satellite box AUDIO R L (MONO) VIDEO IN 1 1 PR PB Y AUDIO
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Getting Started 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.) HD15-HD15 cable (analog RGB) Rear of TV AUDIO R L (MONO) VIDEO IN 1 1 PR PB Y AUDIO COMPONENT IN (1080p/1080i/ CABLE/ 720p/480p/480i) 2 ANTENNA R L RGB AUDIO DIGITAL PC IN PC/HDMI 1 AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) AUDIO 1 AUDIO OUT Audio cable (FIX) RL 4 (stereo mini plugs) I
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Connecting Other Equipment VCR/Game system/ CABLE/ANTENNA Digital recorder USB Camcorder AUDIO R L (MONO) VIDEO IN 1 1 PR PB AUDIO Y VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN (1080p/1080i/ 2 CABLE/ 720p/480p/480i) 2 ANTENNA RL VIDEO RGB AUDIO PC IN DIGITAL PC/HDMI 1 L AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN (MONO) (OPTICAL) AUDIO 1 AUDIO OUT (FIX) AUDIO RL R 4 IN 2 3 IN A/V Digital Personal Analog audio Blu-ray DVD Digital Digital Audio Receiver/ audio computer equipment Disc Player/ player satellite cable box system Home equipment
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Getting Started 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 with stand Installed on the wall 7 7 11 /8 inches 11 / inches 8 (30 cm) (30 cm) 3 inches 2 / 8 4 inches 4 inches 4 inches 4 inches (6 cm) (10 cm) (10 cm) (10 cm) (10 cm) Leave at least this much space around the set. 4 inches (10 cm) Leave at lea
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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. ❑ Do not allow children to play or climb on furniture and TV sets. ❑ Avoid placing or hanging items on the TV. ❑ Never install the TV on: � slippery, unstable and/or uneven surfaces. � furniture that can easily be used as steps, such as a
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Getting Started 2 Secure the TV to the stand. Except KDL-32FA600 model Use the optional hardware listed below (not supplied): � M4 × 16 mm anchor bolt (screwed into the TV’s Table-Top Stand). � A screw or similar (attach it to the TV stand). � Rope or chain (strong enough to support the weight of the TV). Make sure that there is no excess slack in the rope or chain. An alternative way to secure the TV is with an optional Sony Support Belt Kit. Screw hole on the Table-Top Stand Anchor bolt Sc
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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. Initial Setup Please select your language: 1 Turn on the TV. The Initial Setup screen will appear. English Español 2 Use the remote control buttons des
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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 Push to open Slide the cover to open Guidelines to follow � Point your remote control directly at the IR sensor located o
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Remote Control Button Description Button Description 1 INPUT Press to display the list of External Inputs and TV 1 mode. Press repeatedly to toggle through the inputs. 2 See page 28. 2 BRAVIA These buttons are used to control the equipment Sync connected to the TV by using the Control for HDMI 3 function (not available on all Control for HDMI 4 equipment). Some other buttons on the remote control ® TM may also operate BRAVIA Sync equipment. THEATER: Press to turn on and off the Theater Mo
