Sony Flat Panel Television 4 131 482 121 User Manual

LCD Digital Colour TV  
Operating Instructions  
KDL-52V5500  
KDL-46V5500  
KDL-40V5500  
KDL-32V5500  
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Table of Contents  
Using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) (Australian model and Singaporean  
Before operating the TV, please read “Safety Information” (page 8). Retain this manual for future reference.  
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Start-up Guide  
Before Use  
1:Attaching the stand (for  
KDL-46V5500/40V5500/  
32V5500)  
To check the accessories  
Mains lead/AC power cord (1) (KDL-52V5500/  
46V5500/40V5500 only)  
1
Open the carton box and take out the stand  
and the screws.  
Cable holder (1) (KDL-52V5500/46V5500/40V5500  
only)  
2
Place the TV set on the stand. Take care  
not to interfere with cables.  
Stand (1) and screws (4) (KDL-46V5500/40V5500/  
32V5500 only)  
RM-GD007 Remote (1)  
Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2)  
To insert batteries into the remote  
Push and lift the cover to open.  
3
Fix the TV to the stand according to the  
arrow marks that guide the screw holes  
using the supplied screws.  
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• If using an electric screwdriver, set the tightening  
torque at approximately 1.5 N·m (15 kgf·cm).  
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2: Connecting an aerial/  
antenna/cable/VCR  
3: Preventing the TV from  
toppling over  
Connecting an aerial/antenna/cable  
Aerial/Antenna cable (not supplied)  
Connecting an aerial/antenna/cable and  
VCR  
Aerial/  
Antenna  
cable  
1
Install a wood screw (4 mm in diameter,  
not supplied) in the TV stand.  
(not  
supplied)  
2
Install a machine screw (M4 × 20, not  
supplied) into the screw hole of the TV.  
S-Video  
cable  
(not  
3
Tie the wood screw and the machine  
screw with a strong cord (not supplied).  
supplied)  
AV cable  
(not  
supplied)  
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• An optional Sony support belt kit is used to secure  
the TV. Contact your nearest Sony service centre  
to purchase a kit. Have your TV model name  
ready for reference.  
Aerial/  
Antenna  
cable (not  
supplied)  
VCR  
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• When connecting an aerial/antenna cable (not  
supplied), an adaptor (not supplied) may be  
required (Australian model and New Zealand  
model only).  
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4: Bundling the cables  
5: Performing the initial  
set-up  
KDL-52V5500/46V5500/  
40V5500  
* The shapes of mains plug/AC power plug and mains  
socket/AC power outlet differ depending on the region.  
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Follow the instructions on the screen.  
System Update: Select “Yes” to enable  
the system update (page 41).  
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• Do not bundle the mains lead/AC power cord  
together with other cables.  
Programme Sorting: If you want to  
change the order of analogue channels,  
follow the steps in “Programme Sorting”  
• The illustration may differ from that of the actual  
rear panel, and the mains lead/AC power cord may  
already be connected, depending on the screen  
size.  
Eco Preset: When you select “Yes,” the  
“Eco” settings are changed into  
recommended values to reduce power  
consumption.  
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You can also tune channels manually (page 40).  
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Adjusting the viewing angle  
of the TV  
Detaching the Table-Top  
Stand from the TV  
This TV can be adjusted within the angles  
shown below.  
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• Remove the screws guided by the arrow marks  
of the TV.  
• Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any reason  
other than listed below.  
– To wall-mount the TV.  
Adjust the angle left and right (swivel)  
Top view  
– To put the TV in the carton at time of purchase  
(KDL-46V5500/40V5500/32V5500 only).  
Front  
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AC power cord  
Handle the AC power cord and outlet as  
follows in order to avoid any risk of fire,  
electrical shock or damage and/or injuries:  
Safety  
Information  
Use only Sony supplied AC power  
cords, not those of other brands.  
Insert the plug fully into the AC power  
outlet.  
Operate the TV set on a 220–240 V AC  
supply only.  
When wiring cables, be sure to unplug  
the AC power cord for your safety and  
take care not to catch your feet on the  
cables.  
Installation/Set-up  
Install and use the TV set in accordance  
with the instructions below in order to  
avoid any risk of fire, electrical shock or  
damage and/or injuries.  
Installation  
• The TV set should be installed near an  
easily accessible AC power outlet.  
• Place the TV set on a stable, level surface  
to avoid it from falling down and cause  
personal injury or damage to the TV.  
• Only qualified service personnel should  
carry out wall installations.  
Ventilation  
• Never cover the ventilation holes or  
insert anything in the cabinet.  
Disconnect the AC power cord from  
the AC power outlet before working on  
or moving the TV set.  
• Leave space around the TV set as shown  
below.  
• It is strongly recommended that you use  
a Sony wall-mount bracket in order to  
provide adequate air-circulation.  
Keep the AC power cord away from  
heat sources.  
Unplug the AC power plug and clean it  
regularly. If the plug is covered with  
dust and it picks up moisture, its  
insulation may deteriorate, which  
could result in a fire.  
• For safety reasons, it is strongly  
recommended that you use Sony  
accessories, including:  
Installed on the wall  
30 cm  
KDL-52V5500/46V5500/40V5500/  
32V5500:  
10 cm  
10 cm  
Wall-mount bracket SU-WL500/  
WL50B  
Notes  
• Do not use the supplied AC power cord  
on any other equipment.  
• Be sure to use the screws supplied with  
the Wall-mount bracket when attaching  
the mounting hooks to the TV set. The  
supplied screws are designed so that they  
are 8 mm to 12 mm in length when  
measured from the attaching surface of  
the mounting hook.  
The diameter and length of the screws  
differ depending on the Wall-mount  
bracket model.  
• Do not pinch, bend, or twist the AC  
power cord excessively. The core  
conductors may be exposed or broken.  
• Do not modify the AC power cord.  
• Do not put anything heavy on the AC  
power cord.  
• Do not pull on the AC power cord itself  
when disconnecting the AC power cord.  
• Do not connect too many appliances to  
the same AC power outlet.  
• Do not use a poor fitting AC power  
outlet.  
10 cm  
Leave at least this space around  
the set.  
Installed with stand  
30 cm  
Use of screws other than those supplied  
may result in internal damage to the TV  
set or cause it to fall, etc.  
10 cm  
10 cm  
6 cm  
8 mm - 12 mm  
Leave at least this space around  
the set.  
Prohibited Usage  
Do not install/use the TV set in locations,  
environments or situations such as those  
listed below, or the TV set may  
Screw (supplied with the  
Wall-mount bracket)  
• To ensure proper ventilation and prevent  
the collection of dirt or dust:  
Mounting Hook  
malfunction and cause a fire, electrical  
shock, damage and/or injuries.  
Do not lay the TV set flat, install  
upside down, backwards, or  
sideways.  
Hook attachment on rear  
of TV set  
Location:  
Do not place the TV set on a shelf,  
rug, bed or in a closet.  
Do not cover the TV set with a  
cloth, such as curtains, or items  
such as newspapers, etc.  
Outdoors (in direct sunlight), at the  
seashore, on a ship or other vessel, inside a  
vehicle, in medical institutions, unstable  
locations, near water, rain, moisture or  
smoke.  
Transporting  
• Before  
transporting the  
TV set,  
disconnect all  
cables.  
Do not install the TV set as shown  
below.  
Environment:  
• Two or three  
Places that are hot, humid, or excessively  
dusty; where insects may enter; where it  
might be exposed to mechanical vibration,  
near flammable objects (candles, etc). The  
TV set shall not be exposed to dripping or  
splashing and no objects filled with  
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on  
the TV.  
people are  
needed to  
Air circulation is blocked.  
transport a large  
TV set.  
• When transporting the TV set by hand,  
hold it as shown on the right. Do not put  
stress on the LCD panel and the frame  
around the screen.  
• When lifting or moving the TV set, hold  
it firmly from the bottom.  
• When transporting the TV set, do not  
subject it to jolts or excessive vibration.  
• When transporting the TV set for repairs  
or when moving, pack it using the  
original carton and packing material.  
Wall  
Wall  
Situation:  
Do not use when your hands are wet, with  
the cabinet removed, or with attachments  
not recommended by the manufacturer.  
Disconnect the TV set from AC power  
outlet and antenna during lightning storms.  
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Batteries  
Broken pieces:  
• Observe the correct polarity when  
inserting batteries.  
• Do not throw anything at the TV set. The  
screen glass may break by the impact and  
cause serious injury.  
Precautions  
Viewing the TV  
• View the TV in moderate light, as  
viewing the TV in poor light or during  
long period of time, strains your eyes.  
• When using headphones, adjust the  
volume so as to avoid excessive levels,  
as hearing damage may result.  
• Do not use different types of batteries  
together or mix old and new batteries.  
• Dispose of batteries in an  
environmentally friendly way. Certain  
regions may regulate the disposal of  
batteries. Please consult your local  
authority.  
• Handle the remote with care. Do not  
drop or step on it, or spill liquid of any  
kind onto it.  
• Do not place the remote in a location  
near a heat source, a place subject to  
direct sunlight, or a damp room.  
• If the surface of the TV set cracks, do not  
touch it until you have unplugged the AC  
power cord. Otherwise electric shock  
may result.  
When not in use  
• If you will not be using the TV set for  
several days, the TV set should be  
disconnected from the AC power for  
environmental and safety reasons.  
• As the TV set is not disconnected from  
the AC power when the TV set is just  
turned off, pull the plug from the AC  
power outlet to disconnect the TV set  
completely.  
• However, some TV sets may have  
features that require the TV set to be left  
in standby to work correctly.  
LCD Screen  
• Although the LCD screen is made with  
high-precision technology and 99.99%  
or more of the pixels are effective, black  
dots may appear or bright points of light  
(red, blue, or green) may appear  
Disposal of the TV set  
(Australian model and  
New Zealand model only)  
constantly on the LCD screen. This is a  
structural property of the LCD screen  
and is not a malfunction.  
• Do not push or scratch the front filter, or  
place objects on top of this TV set. The  
image may be uneven or the LCD screen  
may be damaged.  
• If this TV set is used in a cold place, a  
smear may occur in the picture or the  
picture may become dark. This does not  
indicate a failure. These phenomena  
disappear as the temperature rises.  
• Ghosting may occur when still pictures  
are displayed continuously. It may  
disappear after a few moments.  
• The screen and cabinet get warm when  
this TV set is in use. This is not a  
malfunction.  
• The LCD screen contains a small amount  
of liquid crystal. Mercury is sometimes  
contained depending on the kind of  
fluorescent tubes. Follow your local  
ordinances and regulations for disposal.  
Disposal of Old  
Electrical &  
Electronic  
Equipment  
(Applicable in  
For children  
• Do not allow children to climb on the TV  
set.  
• Keep small accessories out of the reach  
of children, so that they are not  
mistakenly swallowed.  
the European  
Union and other  
European countries with  
separate collection  
systems)  
This symbol is on the remote control.  
If the following problems  
occur...  
Turn off the TV set and unplug the AC  
power cord immediately if any of the  
following problems occur.  
Ask your dealer or Sony service centre to  
have it checked by qualified service  
personnel.  
Handling and cleaning the  
screen surface/cabinet of  
the TV set  
Be sure to unplug the AC power cord  
connected to the TV set from AC power  
outlet before cleaning.  
When:  
AC power cord is damaged.  
Poor fitting of AC power outlet.  
TV set is damaged by being dropped,  
hit or having something thrown at it.  
Any liquid or solid object falls through  
openings in the cabinet.  
To avoid material degradation or screen  
coating degradation, observe the following  
precautions.  
• To remove dust from the screen surface/  
cabinet, wipe gently with a soft cloth. If  
dust is persistent, wipe with a soft cloth  
slightly moistened with a diluted mild  
detergent solution.  
• Never use any type of abrasive pad,  
alkaline/acid cleaner, scouring powder,  
or volatile solvent, such as alcohol,  
benzene, thinner or insecticide. Using  
such materials or maintaining prolonged  
contact with rubber or vinyl materials  
may result in damage to the screen  
surface and cabinet material.  
• Periodic vacuuming of the ventilation  
openings is recommended to ensure to  
proper ventilation.  
• When adjusting the angle of the TV set,  
move it slowly so as to prevent the TV  
set from moving or slipping off from its  
table stand.  
Optional Equipment  
Keep optional components or any  
equipment emitting electromagnetic  
radiation away from the TV set. Otherwise  
picture distortion and/or noisy sound may  
occur.  
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Remote and TV Controls/Indicators  
Remote and TV controls  
Buttons on the TV will work the same as those on the remote.  
* In the TV menu, these buttons will work as F/f/G/g/  
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• The number 5, N, PROG + and AUDIO buttons on the remote have  
a tactile dot. Use the tactile dots as a reference when operating the  
TV.  
Button  
Description  
1 "/1 (TV  
Press to turn the TV on and off from standby  
mode.  
standby)  
2 1 (Power)  
Press to turn the TV on or off.  
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• To disconnect the TV, turn off the TV, then  
unplug the mains lead/AC power cord from  
the mains/AC power.  
3
Displays two pictures simultaneously  
— Twin  
Picture/PIP  
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4 F/f/G/g/  
Press F/f/G/g to move the on-screen cursor.  
Press to select/confirm the highlighted item.  
When playing a photo file: Press F/G to select  
the previous file. Press f/g to select the next  
file.  
When playing a music/video file: Press  
to  
pause/start the playback. Press and hold G/g to  
fast forward/fast reverse, then release the  
button at the point where you want to resume  
playback. Press F to start playback from the  
beginning of the current file. Press f to go to  
the next file.  
5 HOME  
Press to display the TV Home Menu (page 30).  
6 RETURN  
Press to return to the previous screen of the  
displayed menu.  
When playing a photo/music/video file: Press  
to stop the playback. (The display returns to the  
file or folder list.)  
7 PROG +/–/  
In TV mode: Press to select the next (+) or  
previous (–) channel.  
In Text mode: Press to select the next ( ) or  
previous ( ) page.  
/
8 2 +/–  
Press to adjust the volume.  
(Volume)  
9 % (Mute)  
Press to mute the sound. Press again to restore  
the sound.  
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• In standby mode, if you want to turn on the  
TV without sound, press this button.  
0
/
(Input In TV mode: Press to display a list of inputs.  
select/Text  
hold)  
In Text mode: Press to hold the current page.  
qa OPTIONS  
Press to display a list that contains “Device  
Control” or shortcuts to some setting menus.  
Use the “Device Control” menu to operate  
equipment that is compatible with control for  
HDMI.  
The listed options vary depending on the input  
source.  
qs / (Text)  
Press to display text information (page 16).  
qd  
/
(Info/  
Each time you press the button, the display  
Text reveal) changes as follows:  
In digital mode: Details of the current  
programme t Details of the next programme  
In analogue mode: Current channel number  
and Wide Mode t Clock information  
In Text mode (page 16): Reveals hidden  
information (e.g. answers to a quiz).  
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qf GUIDE /  
Press to display the Digital Electronic  
Programme Guide (EPG) (page 17).  
For New Zealand model, EPG is available as  
an interactive service if provided by a  
broadcaster.  
(EPG)  
qg  
Press to display the Favourite List that you  
have specified (page 18).  
(Favourite)  
qh Coloured  
When the coloured buttons are available, an  
operation guide appears on the screen.  
buttons  
qj Number  
In TV mode: Press to select channels. For  
channel numbers 10 and above, press the next  
digit quickly.  
buttons  
In Text mode: Press to enter a page number.  
qk  
ql  
(Wide  
Mode)  
(Subtitle  
setting)  
Press to change the Wide Mode (page 16).  
Press to change the subtitle language (page 39)  
(in digital mode only).  
w; SCENE  
Press to display the “Scene Select” menu.  
When you select the desired scene option, the  
optimum sound quality and picture quality for  
the selected scene are automatically set.  
Press F/f/G/g to select the scene option, then  
press  
.
Cinema: Delivers picture scenes just like  
those in a theatre-like atmosphere with  
dynamic sound.  
Photo: Delivers picture scenes that  
authentically reproduce the texture and colour  
of a printed photo.  
Sports: Delivers picture scenes that let you  
experience realistic picture and sound like  
those in a stadium.  
Music: Delivers sound effects that let you  
experience dynamic and clear sound like that at  
a concert.  
Game: Delivers picture scenes that let you  
enjoy your game-playing experience to the  
fullest with superb picture and sound quality.  
Graphics: Delivers picture scenes that ease  
your prolonged monitor viewing experience  
and reduce fatigue by displaying clearer  
detailed pictures.  
General: Use this setting when you do not  
optimise the sound quality and picture quality  
for any scene.  
Auto: The optimum sound quality and picture  
quality are automatically set according to the  
input source, though there may not be any  
effect depending on the connected devices.  
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• When you set Theatre Mode (page 13) to on,  
the “Scene Select” setting switches to  
“Cinema” automatically.  
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wa AUDIO  
In analogue mode: Press to change the dual  
sound mode (page 34).  
In digital mode: Press to change the  
language to be used for the programme  
currently being viewed (page 40).  
ws BRAVIA  
m/N/X/M/x: You can operate the  
BRAVIA Sync-compatible equipment that is  
connected to the TV.  
Sync  
SYNC MENU: Displays the menu of  
connected HDMI equipment. While viewing  
other input screens or TV programmes,  
“HDMI Device Selection” is displayed when  
the button is pressed.  
THEATRE: You can set Theatre Mode to on or  
off. When Theatre Mode is set to on, the  
optimum sound quality (if the TV is connected  
with an audio system using an HDMI cable)  
and picture quality for film-based contents are  
automatically set.  
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• If you turn the TV off, Theatre Mode is also  
turned off.  
• 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.  
wd DIGITAL/  
Switches between digital and analogue modes.  
ANALOG  
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Indicators  
1 2  
3
4
5
Indicator  
Description  
1 Light sensor  
Do not put anything over the sensor, doing so may affect its function.  
2 Remote control  
Receives signals from the remote.  
Do not put anything over the sensor. The sensor may not work properly.  
sensor  
3
(Picture Off / Lights up in green when you select “Picture Off” (page 31).  
Timer)  
Lights up in orange when you set the timer (page 17, 31).  
Lights up in red when the TV is in standby mode.  
Lights up in green when the TV is on.  
4 1 (Standby)  
5 " (Power)  
About the operation guide on the TV screen  
Operation Guide  
Example: Press  
or RETURN (see 4 on page 11 or 6 on page 11).  
The operation guide provides help on how to operate the TV using the remote, and is displayed at  
the bottom of the screen. Use the remote buttons shown on the operation guide.  
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Watching TV  
(EPG), see page 17 (Australian model and  
Singaporean model only).  
In digital mode, an information banner  
appears briefly. Each time you press  
, the banner changes cyclically as  
follows:  
Watching TV  
Current programme information t Next  
programme information t No banner  
The following icons may be indicated on  
the banner.  
: Interactive service is available  
(Digital Text) (New Zealand model  
only)  
: Radio service  
: Scrambled/Subscription service  
: Subtitles available  
: Subtitles available for the hearing  
impaired  
2
:
Multiple audio languages available  
c: Reminder (Australian model and  
Singaporean model only)  
: Recommended minimum age for  
current programme (ages from 4 to  
18) (Singaporean model only)  
: Parental Lock  
: Parental rating (Australian model and  
New Zealand model only)  
3
3
1
Press 1 on the TV to turn on the TV.  
When the TV is in standby mode (the 1  
(standby) indicator on the TV front panel  
is red), press "/1 on the remote to turn on  
the TV.  
2
3
Press DIGITAL/ANALOG to switch  
between digital and analogue modes.  
The available channels vary depending on  
the mode.  
Press the number buttons or PROG +/– to  
select a TV channel.  
To select a digital programme using the  
Digital Electronic Programme Guide  
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To access Text  
Zoom*  
Press /. Each time you press /, the display  
changes cyclically as follows:  
Text and TV picture t Text t No Text (exit  
the Text service)  
Displays the  
cinemascopic (letter  
box format) picture in  
the correct proportion.  
To select a page, press the number buttons or  
14:9*  
/
.
To hold a page, press  
To reveal hidden information, press  
.
Displays the 14:9  
picture in the correct  
proportion. As a result,  
side bars are shown on  
the screen.  
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• Text language displays can be either English,  
Persian or French depending on your broadcast  
signal (Singaporean model only).  
* Parts of the top and bottom of the picture may be cut off.  
You can adjust the vertical position of the picture. Press  
F/f to move the picture up or down (e.g. to read  
subtitles).  
z
You can also jump directly to a page by selecting  
the page number displayed on the screen. Press  
and F/f/G/g to select the page number, then press  
.
• When four coloured items appear at the bottom of  
the Text page, you can access pages quickly and  
easily (Fastext). Press the corresponding coloured  
button to access the page.  
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• When you select “Wide Zoom,” some characters  
and/or letters at the top and the bottom of the  
picture may not be visible. In such a case, adjust  
Vertical Size” in the “Screen” menu (page 35).  
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• Interactive service may be available if provided by  
a broadcaster (New Zealand model only).  
• When “Auto Wide” (page 34) is set to “On,” the  
TV will automatically select the best mode to suit  
the input from an external equipment.  
• If 720p, 1080i or 1080p source pictures are  
displayed with black borders on the screen edges,  
select “Wide Zoom” or “Zoom” to adjust the  
pictures.  
To change the Wide Mode manually  
Press  
repeatedly to select the desired Wide  
Mode.  
Wide Zoom*  
Enlarges the centre  
portion of the picture.  
The left and right edges  
of the picture are  
stretched to fill the 16:9  
screen.  
Normal  
Full  
Displays the 4:3 picture  
in its original size. Side  
bars are shown to fill  
the 16:9 screen.  
Stretches the 4:3  
picture horizontally, to  
fill the 16:9 screen.  
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Using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)  
(Australian model and Singaporean model only)  
1
In digital mode, press GUIDE.  
All Categories  
2
Perform the desired operation as shown in  
the following table or displayed on the  
screen.  
Previous  
Next  
30 min view  
Category  
(Australian model)  
(Singaporean model)  
Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)  
To  
Do this  
View a programme  
Turn off the EPG  
Press F/f/G/g to select a programme, then press  
.
Press GUIDE.  
Sort programme information by  
category  
– Category list  
1
2
Press the blue button.  
Press F/f to select a category, then press  
.
Set a programme to be displayed  
automatically on the screen when it  
starts  
1
2
Press F/f/G/g to select a future programme you want to display,  
then press  
Press F/f to select “Reminder,” then press  
.
.
– Reminder  
A c symbol appears next to the programme’s information. The  
indicator on the TV front panel lights up in orange.  
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• If you switch the TV to standby mode, the TV will automatically  
turn on when the programme starts.  
Cancel a reminder  
– Timer list  
1
2
3
Press  
Press F/f to select “Timer list,” then press  
Press F/f to select the programme you want to cancel, then  
press  
.
.
.
4
Press to select “Cancel Timer.”  
A display appears to confirm that you want to cancel the  
programme.  
5
Press G/g to select “Yes,” then press  
.
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Using the Favourite List  
The Favourite feature lets you select  
programmes from a list of up to 16 favourite  
channels that you specify.  
Analogue Favourites  
1
2
In analogue mode, press  
.
Perform the desired operation as shown in  
the following table or displayed on the  
screen.  
Analogue Favourite List  
To  
Do this  
Watch a channel  
Turn off the Favourite list  
Press  
Press  
.
.
Add a current channel to the  
Favourite list  
Press F/f to select “Add to Favourites,” then press  
.
Remove a channel from the Favourite 1 Press F/f to select “Edit Favourites,” then press  
.
list  
The “Favourite Set-up” screen appears.  
2
3
Press F/f to select the channel number, then press  
Press F/f to select “– – –,” then press  
.
.
You can specify up to four of your favourite  
channel lists.  
Digital Favourites  
1
2
In digital mode, press  
.
Perform the desired operation as shown in  
the following table or displayed on the  
screen.  
(Australian model)  
(New Zealand model and Singaporean model)  
Digital Favourite List  
To  
Do this  
Turn off the Favourite list  
Press RETURN.  
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Do this  
Add or remove channels in a  
Favourite list  
1
Press the blue button.  
Go to step 2 when you add channels for the first time or the  
Favourite list is empty.  
2
3
Press the yellow button to select the Favourite list to edit.  
Press F/f/G/g to select the channel to add or remove, then press  
.
Watch a channel  
1
2
Press the yellow button to select a Favourite list.  
Press F/f to select a channel, then press  
.
Remove all channels from a Favourite 1 Press the blue button.  
list  
2
3
4
Press the yellow button to select the Favourite list to edit.  
Press the blue button.  
Press G/g to select “Yes,” then press  
.
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Using Optional Equipment  
Connecting Optional Equipment  
You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV.  
Broadband router  
Digital still camera  
Camcorder  
Hi-Fi audio equipment  
USB storage media  
Camcorder  
Headphones  
Video  
DVD player with  
game  
Audio system  
component output  
equipment  
PC  
DVD player  
VCR  
Camcorder  
DVD player  
Home theatre system  
with digital input  
PC (HDMI-output)  
Blu-ray disc player  
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Connecting audio-video equipment (quality order, high to low)  
Connect to  
Connect with  
Description  
4 HDMI IN 1, 2, 3, HDMI cable  
or 4  
Digital video and audio signals are input from the connected  
equipment.  
In addition, when you connect the equipment that is  
compatible with control for HDMI, communication with the  
connected equipment is supported. See page 37 to set up this  
communication.  
If the equipment has a DVI socket/jack, connect the DVI  
socket/jack to the HDMI IN 1 socket/jack through a DVI -  
HDMI adaptor interface (not supplied), and connect the  
equipment’s audio out socket/jack to the PC/HDMI 1 AUDIO  
IN socket/jack in the PC IN sockets/jacks. (The PC/HDMI 1  
AUDIO IN socket/jack is used as the audio in socket/jack for  
both the PC IN and HDMI IN 1 sockets/jacks.)  
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• Be sure to use only an authorised 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.  
3
/
1 or 2  
Component video When using the component video jack  
1 as the video jack  
3, select “Video 3” in the “Video 3/Component 1 Input”  
menu (page 37).  
cable, audio cable  
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You cannot use the component video jack  
1 and the  
video jack  
To avoid picture noise, do not connect the camcorder to the  
video jack 1 and the S video jack 1 at the same time.  
3 at the same time.  
2 9  
1,  
2, and  
1
1
S-video cable or  
composite video  
or  
or  
2
cable, audio cable If you connect a mono equipment, connect to the L (MONO)  
jack 1 or 2.  
When using the video jack  
1 and audio jack  
1 as  
output jacks, select “Output” in the “Video 1 Input/Output”  
menu (page 37).  
Connecting audio/portable equipment  
Connect to  
Connect with  
Description  
5 DIGITAL  
AUDIO OUT  
(OPTICAL)  
Optical audio  
cable  
You can listen to TV sound on the connected Home theatre  
system with digital input.  
1
Audio cable  
USB cable  
You can listen to TV sound on the connected Hi-Fi audio  
equipment.  
8
USB  
You can enjoy photo/music/video files stored in a Sony  
digital still camera or camcorder (page 24).  
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Connect to  
Connect with  
Description  
6
/
PC IN  
PC cable with  
ferrites, audio  
cable  
It is indispensable to use a PC cable with ferrite cores.  
7
LAN  
LAN cable  
You can enjoy the TV’s network features (page 27).  
You can listen to TV sound through headphones.  
0 i Headphones  
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For PIP mode  
Press again.  
Viewing Pictures from  
Connected Equipment  
Turn on the connected equipment, then  
perform the following operation.  
1
The mode changes from “Twin Picture” to  
“PIP.”  
The picture from the connected PC or  
equipment is displayed in full size and the  
TV programme is displayed in the bottom  
right corner.  
The sub screen picture is framed in gray  
when the main screen is audible.  
You can use F/f to move the sub screen  
position.  
1
2
Press  
.
Press F/f to select  
the desired input  
source, then press  
.
2
Press or  
single picture mode.  
repeatedly to return to  
To view two pictures simultaneously  
– Twin Picture/PIP (Picture in Picture)  
You can view two pictures (external or PC  
input and TV programme) on the screen  
simultaneously.  
Each time you press , the viewing mode  
changes cyclically from “Twin Picture,” to  
“PIP,” to single picture mode.  
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• “PC Power Management” (page 31) is not  
available in PIP mode.  
z
You can select the TV channel with the number  
buttons or PROG +/–.  
For Twin Picture mode  
1
Press . (except HDMI (PC) or PC  
input)  
The picture from the connected equipment  
is displayed on the left and the TV  
programme is displayed on the right.  
The picture framed in gray is audible.  
2
Press or  
single picture mode.  
repeatedly to return to  
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– MP3 (files with the extension “.mp3” that have  
not been copyrighted)  
• USB playback is supported for the following  
video file format:  
Playing back Photo/Music/  
Video via USB  
– MPEG1 (files with the extension “.mpg”)  
• Photo Playback Auto Start works only for photo  
files in the newest digital still camera folder  
(DCF-compliant, highest-numbered “DCIM”  
folder).  
• Playback may not start automatically when some  
digital still cameras (such as cameras with internal  
memory) are connected.  
You can enjoy photo/music/video files stored  
in a Sony digital still camera or camcorder  
through a USB cable or USB storage device on  
your TV.  
1
Connect a supported USB device to the  
TV.  
2
3
Press HOME.  
• The file name and folder name support only  
English.  
Press G/g to select “Photo,” “Music,” or  
“Video.”  
• When you connect a Sony digital still camera, set  
the camera’s USB connection mode to Auto or  
“Mass Storage.” For more information about USB  
connection mode, refer to the instructions supplied  
with your digital camera.  
• Check the website below for updated information  
about compatible USB devices.  
• Use a USB storage device that is compliant with  
USB Mass Storage Class standards.  
4
Press F/f to select a USB device, then  
press  
.
The file or folder list appears.  
To display a thumbnail list, press the  
yellow button while the list is displayed.  
5
Press F/f to select a file or folder, then  
press  
When you select a folder, select a file,  
then press  
Playback starts.  
.
z
You can register the background music to be  
.
played during a slideshow using  
(Photo).  
While playing back music, press OPTIONS, then  
select “Add to Slideshow,” or while displaying a  
photograph, press OPTIONS, then select “Music  
Selection.”  
Photo Playback Auto Start  
The TV 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  
To display a photograph  
— Picture Frame  
You can display a photograph on the screen for  
a selected period of time. After that period, the  
TV automatically switches itself into standby  
mode.  
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• While the TV is accessing the data on the USB  
device, observe the following:  
– Do not turn off the TV or connected USB  
device.  
– Do not disconnect the USB cable.  
– Do not remove the USB device.  
1
2
Select a photograph (page 24).  
Press OPTIONS while the selected  
photograph is displayed, then press F/f to  
The data on the USB device may be damaged.  
• Sony will not be held liable for any damage to, or  
loss of, data on the recording media due to a  
malfunction of any connected devices or the TV.  
• Playback does not start automatically if the TV is  
turned on after connecting the digital still camera  
or other device to the USB port.  
select “File Options” and press  
Press F/f to select “Picture Frame Image”  
and press  
.
3
4
5
.
Press RETURN repeatedly to return to  
the Home Menu.  
Press G/g to select “Photo,” then select  
• USB playback is supported for the following  
photo file formats:  
“Picture Frame” and press  
.
– JPEG (JPEG format files with the extension  
“.jpg” and conforming to DCF 2.0 or Exif 2.21)  
– RAW (ARW/ARW 2.0 format files with the  
extension “.arw.” For preview only.)  
• USB playback is supported for the following  
music file format:  
The TV is switched to Picture Frame  
mode, and the selected photograph is  
displayed on the screen.  
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To set the duration of displaying a  
photograph  
Press OPTIONS, then select “Duration”  
4
5
Press F/f to select the GPS unit, then  
press  
.
Select the following items using F/f, then  
set them using F/f.  
and press . Then, select the duration,  
and press  
.
– Time Zone  
– DST  
The counter appears on the screen.  
To return to the XMB™  
Press RETURN.  
6
7
Select “Yes,” then press  
.
The GPS log files are loaded.  
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• If the photograph is selected from a USB device, it  
must remain connected to the TV.  
• If “Sleep Timer” is activated, the TV  
automatically will switch into standby mode.  
Disconnect the GPS unit and connect the  
device on which the photograph is stored.  
8
9
Select a photograph (page 24).  
Press the green/red buttons to zoom in/out  
on the map.  
To display a photograph with the  
location on the map  
When using a digital still camera with GPS  
function, it is possible to display a photograph  
with a map of the location where the  
photograph was taken using a function of GPS  
for recording longitude and latitude. Because  
map information is downloaded from the  
Internet online map service, the network  
connection must be required and the TV has to  
be connected to the network (page 27).  
1
2
Select a photograph (page 24).  
Press the green/red buttons to zoom in/out  
on the map.  
To change the display position of the map  
on the TV screen, press the blue button  
repeatedly.  
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• Because the Internet online map service is  
provided by a third party, service may be changed  
or terminated without prior notification to the user.  
• The position indicated on the map may differ  
depending on the digital still camera.  
• Only a large-scale map that cannot be zoomed in  
or out is displayed if the TV is not connected to  
the Internet or the Internet online map service is  
terminated.  
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• 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.  
1
2
3
Connect the GPS unit to the USB port.  
Press HOME.  
Press G/g to select “Photo.”  
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To connect the equipment that is  
compatible with control for HDMI  
Using BRAVIA Sync with  
Control for HDMI  
Connect the compatible equipment and the TV  
with an HDMI cable. When connecting an  
audio system, be sure to also connect the  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack of  
the TV and the audio system using an optical  
audio cable. For details, see page 20.  
The control for HDMI function enables the TV  
to communicate with the connected equipment  
that is compatible with the function, using  
HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control).  
For example, by connecting Sony equipment  
that is compatible with control for HDMI  
(with HDMI cables), you can control them  
together.  
To make the control for HDMI settings  
The control for HDMI settings must be set on  
both the TV side and connected equipment  
side settings. For settings on the connected  
equipment, refer to the operating instructions  
for that equipment.  
Be sure to connect the equipment correctly,  
and make the necessary settings.  
Control for HDMI  
Automatically turns the connected  
equipment off when you switch the TV to  
standby mode using the remote.  
Automatically turns the TV on and  
switches the input to the connected  
equipment when the equipment starts to  
play.  
If you turn on a connected audio system  
while the TV is on, the sound output  
switches from the TV speaker to the audio  
system.  
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:  
N/x/X/m/M to operate the connected  
equipment directly.  
SYNC MENU to display the menu of the connected  
HDMI equipment on the screen.  
After displaying the menu, you can operate the  
menu screen by using F/f/G/g, , colour buttons,  
and RETURN.  
OPTIONS to display “Device Control,” then select  
options from “Options” and “Content List” to  
operate the equipment.  
– Refer to the instruction manual of the equipment for  
available control.  
If “Control for HDMI” of the TV is set to  
“On,” “Control for HDMI” of the  
connected equipment is also automatically  
switched to “On.”  
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Using Home Network Features  
With this TV, you can enjoy contents stored in  
DLNA-compatible devices on the home  
network.  
Enjoying Photo/Music/  
Video Files via the 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.  
To enjoy the home network, a DLNA-  
compatible device (VAIO, Cyber-shot, etc.) is  
necessary as a server.  
In addition, when you connect your TV to the  
Internet, you can enjoy displaying a  
photograph that shows its location on the map  
You can enjoy photo/music/video files on the  
server easily by selecting an icon on the Home  
Menu of the TV.  
1
2
Press HOME.  
Press G/g to select “Photo,” “Music,” or  
“Video.”  
3
Press F/f to select a server, then press  
.
The file or folder list appears.  
To display the thumbnail list, press the  
yellow button while the list is displayed.  
When the server cannot be found  
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You will need to contract with an Internet service  
provider to connect to the Internet.  
4
Press F/f to select a file or folder, then  
Connecting to the Network  
press  
When you select a folder, select a file,  
then press  
Playback starts.  
.
.
TV  
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• A map can be displayed with a photograph in the  
case of longitude and latitude information has  
been recorded to photograph’s Exif data (page 25).  
Network  
cable  
(not  
~
supplied)  
• Depending on the network device, it may be  
necessary to register the TV with the network  
device.  
Broadband router  
• Picture quality may appear coarse when using  
(Photo) because images may be enlarged  
depending on the file. Also, images may not fill  
the entire screen depending on the image size and  
aspect ratio.  
To network devices  
• Some photo files may take some time to be  
Network cable (not supplied)  
displayed when using  
(Photo).  
• To play files that are received from a network  
device, they need to conform to one of the  
following file formats:  
DSL modem/  
Cable modem  
– Still images: JPEG format  
– Music: MP3 format or linear PCM format  
– Video: The following file formats stored on the  
sever: AVCHD,HDV, MPEG2-PS (which in  
some cases may not be able to be played)  
Depending on the network device, the file format  
may be converted before transfer. In such cases,  
the file format resulting after conversion is used  
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for playback. For details, refer to the instruction  
manual for the network device being used.  
Even files conforming to one of the file formats  
given above cannot be played in some cases.  
• The file name and folder name support only  
English.  
Checking the Network  
Connection  
Enter the respective (alphanumeric) values for  
your router. The items that need to be set may  
differ, depending on the Internet service  
provider or the router. For details, refer to the  
instruction manuals that have been provided  
by your Internet service provider or supplied  
with the router.  
To enjoy photographs, music and  
videos on the TV screen by operating  
devices  
– Renderer  
Renderer is a feature for playing photo, music  
and video files stored in network devices  
(digital still cameras, mobile phones, etc.) on  
the TV by operating the controller device in  
question. To use this feature, a renderer-  
compatible device such as a digital still camera  
or mobile phone is required as the controller.  
Refer as well to the instruction manual  
supplied with the controller.  
1
2
3
Press HOME.  
Press G to select “Settings.”  
Press F/f to select “Network Settings,”  
then press  
.
4
5
Select “Network,” then press  
.
Select “IP Address Settings,” then press  
.
6
Select an item, and press  
.
1
Set “Renderer Function,” “Renderer  
Access Control” and “Renderer Set-up” in  
“Network Settings” if necessary  
When you select “DHCP (DNS  
automatic)”  
Go to step 7.  
When you select “DHCP (DNS manual)”  
Set “Primary DNS”/“Secondary DNS”  
using F/f/g and the number buttons.  
When you select “Manual”  
Set the following items using F/f/g and  
the number buttons.  
• IP Address  
• Subnet Mask  
• Default Gateway  
• Primary DNS/Secondary DNS  
If your ISP has a specific proxy server  
setting  
Press OPTIONS, then press F/f to select  
“Proxy Set-up” and press . Then enter  
the settings.  
2
Play the file selected using the controller  
on the TV.  
The file is played on the TV over the  
connected network.  
Use the controller or the TV’s remote to  
perform operations during playback.  
z
You can register the background music to be  
played during a slideshow using (Photo).  
While playing back music, press OPTIONS, then  
select “Add to Slideshow,” or while displaying a  
photograph, press OPTIONS, then select “Music  
Selection.”  
7
8
9
Press  
.
Press g to select “Test,” then press  
.
Press G/g to select “Yes,” then press  
.
The network diagnostic starts.  
When the message “Connection  
successful.” appears, press RETURN  
repeatedly to exit.  
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• If “Connection successful.” does not appear, see  
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Adjusting the Server  
Display Settings  
You can select home network servers to be  
displayed on the Home Menu.  
Up to 10 servers can be displayed on the Home  
Menu automatically.  
1
Set the server to allow connections from  
the TV.  
For details on settings on the server, refer  
to the Operating Instructions supplied  
with the server.  
2
3
4
Press HOME.  
Press G/g to select “Settings.”  
Press F/f to select “Network Settings,”  
then press  
Select “Server Display Settings,” then  
press  
Select the server you want to display on  
the Home Menu, then press  
Select “Yes,” then press  
.
5
6
7
.
.
.
If you cannot connect to your home  
network  
The TV can check if the server is being  
correctly recognised.  
1
2
3
Press HOME.  
Press G/g to select “Settings.”  
Press F/f to select “Network Settings,”  
then press  
Select “Server Diagnostics,” then press  
Select “Yes,” then press  
.
4
5
.
.
The server diagnostic starts.  
When the server diagnostic is complete,  
the diagnostic result list appears.  
6
Select the server you want to confirm,  
then press  
.
The diagnostic results of the selected  
server appear.  
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• If the diagnostic results indicate a failure, look up  
the possible causes and what to do, and check  
connections and settings.  
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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 programmes and adjust settings on your BRAVIA TV.  
1
Press HOME to display the XMB™.  
Media Category Bar  
Category Object Bar  
2
Press G/g to select the category.  
Media category icon  
Settings  
Description  
You can make advanced settings and adjustments. For details about  
settings, see page 31.  
Photo  
Music  
You can enjoy photo files via USB devices or the network (page 24,  
27).  
You can enjoy music files via USB devices or the network (page 24,  
27).  
Video  
You can enjoy video files via USB devices or the network (page 24,  
27).  
Digital  
You can select a digital channel, Digital Favourite List (page 18), or  
Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) (page 17).  
Analogue  
You can select an analogue channel or Analogue Favourite List  
To hide the list of analogue channels, set “Programme List Display”  
to “Off” (page 38).  
External Inputs  
You can select equipment connected to the TV.  
To assign a label to an external input, see “Video Labels” (page 37).  
3
4
5
Press F/f to select the item, then press  
Follow the instructions on the screen.  
Press HOME to exit.  
.
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• The options you can adjust vary depending on the situation.  
• Unavailable options are greyed out or not displayed.  
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TV Settings Menu  
System Update  
Used to update the TV’s system software in the future.  
Clock/Timers  
Sleep Timer  
Sets the TV to automatically switch to standby mode after a certain amount of  
time.  
When “Sleep Timer” is activated, the (Timer) indicator on the TV front panel  
lights up in orange.  
z
• When you turn off the TV and turn it on again, “Sleep Timer” is reset to “Off.”  
On Timer  
Sets the TV to automatically turn on from standby mode.  
Switches to digital mode and obtains the time.  
Allows you to adjust the clock manually.  
Auto Clock Update  
Clock Set  
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• When the TV is receiving digital channels, you cannot adjust the clock manually,  
because the clock automatically receives the time code from the broadcast signal.  
Eco  
Reset  
Resets all the “Eco” settings to the factory settings.  
Power Saving  
Reduces power consumption of the TV by adjusting the backlight.  
When you select “Picture Off,” the picture is switched off, and the  
(Picture Off)  
indicator on the TV front panel lights up in green. The sound remains unchanged.  
Idle TV Standby  
Turns the TV off after it has been kept idle for the preset length of time.  
PC Power  
Management  
Switches the TV to standby mode when the TV receives no signal from the PC  
input source for 30 seconds.  
Light Sensor  
Automatically optimises the picture settings according to the ambient light in the  
room.  
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• Do not put anything over the sensor, doing so may affect its function. See page 14  
to check the position of the sensor.  
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.  
Common  
Applies common settings to all inputs in which “Target  
Inputs” is set to “Common.”  
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Name of current Allows you to make custom settings for the input.  
input (e.g. Video  
1)  
Picture Mode  
Sets a picture mode. The options that can be selected differ depending on the  
“Scene Select” settings.  
Vivid  
Enhances picture contrast and sharpness.  
Standard  
For standard pictures. Recommended for home  
entertainment.  
Custom  
Cinema  
Allows you to store your preferred settings.  
For viewing film-based content. Most suitable when viewing  
the TV in a theatre-like environment.  
Photo-Vivid  
For viewing photographs. Enhances picture contrast and  
sharpness.  
Photo-Standard For viewing photographs. Provides the optimum picture  
quality for viewing in the home.  
Photo-Original  
Photo-Custom  
For viewing photographs. Represents the picture quality used  
when imaging developed photographs.  
For viewing photographs. Allows you to store your preferred  
settings.  
Sports  
Game  
Provides the optimum picture quality for viewing sports.  
Most suitable for when playing games on your TV.  
Provides the optimum picture quality for viewing graphics.  
Graphics  
Reset  
Resets all the “Picture” settings to the factory settings excluding “Target Inputs,”  
“Picture Mode” and “Advanced Settings.”  
Backlight  
Picture  
Brightness  
Colour  
Adjusts the brightness of the backlight.  
Increases or decreases picture contrast.  
Brightens or darkens the picture.  
Increases or decreases colour intensity.  
Increases or decreases the green tones and red tones.  
Hue  
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• “Hue” can be adjusted only for the NTSC colour signal/system (e.g. U.S.A. video  
tapes).  
Colour Temperature Adjusts the whiteness of the picture.  
Cool  
Gives white colours a blue tint.  
Gives white colours a neutral tint.  
Neutral  
Warm 1/Warm 2 Gives white colours a red tint. “Warm 2” gives a redder tint  
than “Warm 1.”  
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(or “Photo-Vivid”).  
Sharpness  
Sharpens or softens the picture.  
Noise Reduction  
Reduces the noise level of pictures (snowy pictures).  
MPEG Noise  
Reduction  
Reduces picture noise in MPEG-compressed videos. This is effective when  
viewing a DVD or digital broadcast.  
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Cinema Drive  
Provides improved picture movement when playing DVD or VCR images taken on  
film, reducing picture blur and graininess.  
Auto 1  
Provides smoother picture movement than the original film-  
based content. Use this setting for standard use.  
Auto 2  
Provides the original film-based content as is.  
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• If the image contains irregular signals or too much noise, “Cinema Drive” is  
automatically turned off even if “Auto 1” or “Auto 2” is selected.  
Advanced Settings  
Allows you to set “Picture” settings in more detail. These settings are not available  
when “Picture Mode” is set to “Vivid” (or “Photo-Vivid”).  
Reset  
Resets all the advanced settings to the factory settings.  
Black Corrector Enhances black areas of the picture for stronger contrast.  
Adv. Contrast  
Enhancer  
Automatically adjusts “Backlight” and “Picture” to the most  
suitable settings judging from the brightness of the screen.  
This setting is especially effective for dark images scenes,  
and will increase the contrast distinction of the darker picture  
scenes.  
Gamma  
Adjusts the balance between bright and dark areas of the  
picture.  
Auto Light  
Limiter  
Reduces glare such as in scenes where the entire screen is  
white.  
Clear White  
Live Colour  
White Balance  
Emphasises white colours.  
Makes colours more vivid.  
Adjusts the temperature of each colour.  
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.  
input (e.g. Video  
1)  
Sound Mode  
Sets a sound mode. “Sound Mode” includes options best suited for video and  
photographs, respectively. The options that can be selected differ depending on the  
“Scene Select” settings.  
Dynamic  
Enhances the treble and bass sounds.  
Standard  
Clear Voice  
For standard sounds. Recommended for home entertainment.  
Makes voice sound clearer.  
Reset  
Resets all the “Sound” settings to the factory settings excluding “Target Inputs,”  
“Sound Mode” and “Dual Sound.”  
Treble  
Adjusts higher-pitched sounds.  
Adjusts lower-pitched sounds.  
Emphasises the left or right speaker.  
Bass  
Balance  
Intelligent Volume  
Keeps volume level constant across all programmes and adverts (e.g. adverts tend  
to be louder than programmes).  
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Volume Offset  
Surround  
Adjusts the volume level of the current input relative to other inputs, when “Target  
Inputs” is set to the current input name (e.g. Video 1).  
Allows you to select the suitable surround effects depending on the genre of TV  
programme (movie, sport, music, etc.) or video game.  
The options that can be selected differ depending on the “Scene Select” settings.  
S-FORCE Front Delivers surround effects that help you enjoy the virtual  
Surround  
multi-ch surround audio with just the two internal TV  
speakers.  
Simulated Stereo Adds a surround-like effect to mono programmes.  
Cinema  
Delivers surround effects just like the high-grade audio  
systems found in movie theatres.  
Music  
Delivers surround effects that make you feel like you are  
surrounded by sound as in a music hall.  
Sports  
Delivers surround effects that make you feel like you are  
watching a live sports contest.  
Game  
Off  
Delivers surround effects that enhance game sound.  
Converts and reproduces multi-ch audio to 2ch. In the case of  
other audio formats, the original audio is reproduced.  
Voice Zoom  
Adjusts the sound level of human voices. For example, if the voice of a news  
announcer is indistinct, you can turn up this setting to make the voice louder.  
Conversely, if you are watching a sports programme, you can turn down this  
setting to soften the voice of the commentator.  
Sound Enhancer  
Sound Booster  
Reproduces clear sound by complementing high-frequency bands.  
Produces a fuller sound for more impact, by emphasising the treble and bass  
sounds.  
Dual Sound  
Sets the sound from the speaker for a stereo or bilingual broadcast.  
Stereo/Mono  
For stereo broadcasts.  
Main/Sub/Mono For bilingual broadcasts, select “Main” for sound channel 1,  
“Sub” for sound channel 2, or “Mono” for mono channel, if  
available.  
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• For other equipment connected to the TV, set “Dual Sound” to “Stereo,” “Main,”  
or “Sub.”  
Screen (for inputs other than a PC)  
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.  
input (e.g. Video  
1)  
Wide Mode  
Auto Wide  
Automatically changes “Wide Mode” to match input signals. If you want to use the  
setting that you specified in “Wide Mode,” select “Off.”  
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4:3 Default  
Sets the default Wide Mode for 4:3 broadcasts.  
Wide Zoom  
Normal  
Off  
Enlarges the 4:3 picture to fill the 16:9 screen, keeping the  
original image as much as possible.  
Displays conventional 4:3 broadcasts in the correct  
proportion.  
Uses the setting that you specified in “Wide Mode.”  
Display Area  
Adjusts the picture display area.  
Auto  
Automatically switches to the most appropriate display area.  
Full Pixel  
Displays pictures in their original size when parts of the  
picture are cut off.  
+1  
Displays pictures in their original size.  
Normal  
-1/-2  
Displays pictures in their recommended size.  
Enlarges the picture so that the edges are outside the visible  
display area.  
Horizontal Shift  
Vertical Shift  
Adjusts the horizontal position of the picture.  
Adjusts the vertical position of the picture when “Wide Mode” is set to “Wide  
Zoom,” “Zoom” or “14:9.”  
Vertical Size  
Adjusts the vertical size of the picture when “Wide Mode” is set to “Wide Zoom.”  
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.  
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manually adjust “Phase,” “Pitch,” “Horizontal Shift,” and “Vertical Shift.”  
Reset  
Resets all PC screen settings to factory settings.  
Adjusts the phase when the screen flickers.  
Phase  
Pitch  
Adjusts the pitch when the picture has unwanted vertical stripes.  
Adjusts the horizontal position of the picture.  
Horizontal Shift  
Vertical Shift  
Wide Mode  
Adjusts the vertical position of the picture.  
Sets “Wide Mode” for displaying pictures from your PC.  
Normal  
Full 1  
Displays the picture in its original size.  
Enlarges the picture to fill the vertical display area, while  
maintaining its original proportion.  
Full 2  
Enlarges the picture to fill the display area.  
Video Settings  
Colour System  
Sets the colour system (“Auto,” “PAL,” “SECAM,” “NTSC3.58,” or “NTSC4.43”)  
according to the input signal from the input source.  
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Audio Settings  
Speaker  
TV Speaker  
Turns on and outputs the TV’s sound from the TV speakers.  
Audio System  
Turns off the TV speakers and outputs the TV’s sound from  
external audio equipment connected to the audio output  
sockets/jacks on the TV.  
Audio Out  
Variable  
Fixed  
When using an external audio system, volume output from  
audio out can be controlled using the TV’s remote.  
The audio output of the TV is fixed. Use your audio  
receiver’s volume control to adjust the volume (and other  
audio settings) through your audio system.  
Headphone Settings i Speaker Link Switches the TV’s internal speakers on/off when you connect  
headphones to the TV.  
i Volume  
Adjusts the volume of the headphones when “i Speaker  
Link” is set to “Off.”  
i Dual Sound  
Sets the sound from the headphones for a bilingual broadcast.  
Optical Out  
Sets the audio signal that is output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)  
jack of the TV. Set to “Auto,” when connecting equipment compatible with Dolby  
Digital. Set to “PCM,” when connecting equipment not compatible with Dolby  
Digital.  
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.  
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• Playback does not start automatically if the TV is turned on after connecting the  
digital still camera or other device to the USB port.  
Quick Start  
The TV turns on faster than usual by turning on the power using the remote.  
However, power consumption in standby mode is approximately 16 watts higher  
than usual. Up to 3 out of 5 time zones can be set.  
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Video Labels  
Assigns an icon or name to equipment connected to the side and rear sockets/jacks.  
The icon and name appear briefly on the screen when you select the equipment.  
1
Press F/f to select the desired input source, then press  
.
Skip Inputs  
For each input, sets whether or not to display on the Home  
Menu or in a list of inputs that will appear when you press  
.
Auto  
Displays the icon and name only when the equipment is  
connected.  
Always Display  
Always displays the icon and name regardless of whether or  
not the equipment is connected.  
Skip  
Does not display the icon and name even if the equipment is  
connected.  
2
Press g to assign an icon and name.  
Label Inputs  
Uses preset labels to assign a name to connected equipment.  
Allows you to create your own label when you select “Edit.”  
Edit  
Allows you to edit the name in the edit screen and choose the  
appropriate icon.  
Video 1 Input/Output Switches the video jack  
1 and audio jack  
1 between input and output  
modes.  
When set to “Output,” outputs whatever is being viewed on the screen (except  
signals from the  
jacks).  
/
1 or 2, HDMI IN1, 2, 3, or 4, and  
/
PC IN sockets/  
Auto S Video  
Sets the input signal from S video socket/jack  
equipment connected to the Video 1 and  
Video 1 when you have  
Video 1 sockets/jacks.  
Video 3/Component 1 Switches the component video jack  
1 and the video jack  
3.  
Input  
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You cannot use the component video jack  
same time.  
1 and the video jack  
3 at the  
HDMI Set-up  
Allows the TV to communicate with equipment that is compatible with the control  
for HDMI function, and connected to the HDMI sockets/jacks of the TV. Note that  
communication settings must also be made on the connected equipment.  
Control for HDMI Sets whether or not to link the operations of the TV and the  
connected equipment that is compatible with 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” is set to “On” using the TV.  
Auto Devices Off When this is set to “On,” the connected equipment that is  
compatible with control for HDMI turns off when you turn  
off the TV.  
Auto TV On  
When this is set to “On,” the TV turns on when you turn on  
the connected equipment that is compatible with control for  
HDMI.  
HDMI Device List Displays a list of connected equipment that is compatible  
with control for HDMI.  
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You cannot use “Control for HDMI” if the TV operations are linked to the  
operations of an audio system that is compatible with control for HDMI.  
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Auto Start-up  
Language  
You can run the initial set-up that appeared when you first connected the TV, and  
select the language and country/area, the region (Australian model only), or tune in  
all available channels again.  
Even if you have made the settings when you first connected the TV, you may need  
to change the settings after moving house, or to search for newly launched  
channels.  
Sets the language displayed on the menu screens.  
Product Information Displays product information of the TV.  
Factory Settings Resets all settings to factory settings except for the “Programme Block” setting,  
“Favourite” setting, and programme preset data. After completing this process, the  
initial set-up screen is displayed. Completing auto tuning in initial set-up will reset  
the settings that are not reset by “Factory Settings.” To retain the settings, skip the  
“Auto Tuning.”  
Analogue Set-up  
Programme List  
Display  
Select “Off” to hide the list of analogue channels from the XMB™  
(XrossMediaBar).  
1 Digit Direct  
When “1 Digit Direct” is set to “On,” you can select an analogue channel using one  
preset number button (0 – 9) on the remote.  
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• When “1 Digit Direct” is set to “On,” you cannot select channel numbers 10 and  
above by entering two digits on the remote.  
Favourite Set-up  
Auto Tuning  
Allows you to set your favourite channels by assigning the desired channel  
numbers.  
To reset the favourite channels, select “– – –.”  
Tunes in all the available analogue channels.  
You can retune the TV after moving house, or to search for newly launched  
channels.  
Programme Sorting Changes the order of analogue channels stored in the TV.  
1
Press F/f to select the channel you want to move to a new position, then press  
.
2
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. The name  
appears briefly on the screen when you select the channel.  
1
2
Press F/f to select the channel you want to name, then press  
Press F/f to select the desired letter or number (“_” for a blank space), then  
press g.  
.
If you enter a wrong character  
Press G/g to select the wrong character. Then, press F/f to select the correct  
character.  
3
4
Repeat step 2 until you finish entering the name.  
Press to exit the labeling procedure.  
Programme Block  
Intelligent Picture  
Blocks an individual channel from being watched.  
1
2
Press F/f to select the channel you want to block, then press  
.
Press F/f to select “Block,” then press  
.
To watch the channel, select “Allow.”  
On with Indicator Automatically reduces the picture noise. The signal level bar  
is displayed when the channel is changed or the display is  
changed from an input screen to a TV programme.  
On  
Automatically reduces the picture noise.  
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Off  
Turns off the “Intelligent Picture” feature.  
Manual Programme To preset a channel, press PROG +/– to select the programme number, before  
Preset  
selecting “Label,” “AFT,” “Audio Filter,” “Skip,” “LNA” or “Colour System.” You  
cannot select a programme number that is set to “Skip” (page 39).  
Programme/  
TV System/  
Frequency  
Presets programme channels manually.  
1
2
Press F/f to select “Programme,” then press  
Press F/f to select the programme number you want to  
manually tune (if tuning a VCR, select programme 0),  
.
then press  
Press F/f to select “TV System,” then press  
Press F/f to select the best received TV broadcast  
systems, then press  
Press F/f to select “Frequency,” then press  
Press G/g to search for the next available channel. The  
frequency band (“VHF Low,” “VHF High” or “UHF”) is  
changed accordingly.  
.
3
4
.
.
5
6
.
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  
AFT  
Allows you to fine-tune the selected channel manually if you  
feel that a slight tuning adjustment may improve picture  
quality.  
When “On” is selected, fine tuning adjustments are made  
automatically.  
Audio Filter  
Improves the sound of individual channels when distortion  
occurs in mono broadcasts (normally set to “Off”).  
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You cannot receive stereo or dual sound when “Low” or  
“High” is selected.  
Skip  
LNA  
Skips unused analogue channels when you press PROG +/–  
to select channels. To select channels you have programmed  
to skip, use the corresponding number buttons.  
Improves the picture quality of the channel (noisy picture)  
when the broadcast signal is very weak (normally set to  
“Off”).  
Colour System Selects the colour system (“Auto,” “PAL,” “SECAM”)  
according to the channel.  
Signal Level  
Displays the signal level for programme currently being  
watched.  
Digital Set-up  
Subtitle Set-up  
Subtitle Setting When set to “For Hard Of Hearing,” visual aids for the  
hearing impaired are displayed with the subtitles (when such  
visual aids are available).  
Preferred  
Language  
Allows you to select the language of the subtitles.  
Audio Set-up  
Audio Type  
Switches to broadcast for the hearing impaired when you  
select “For Hard Of Hearing.”  
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Preferred  
Language  
Sets the language to be used for a programme. Some digital  
channels may broadcast several audio languages for a  
programme.  
Audio  
Description  
Provides audio description (narration) of visual information,  
when such information is available.  
Mixing Level  
Adjusts the TV main audio and Audio Description output  
levels.  
Dynamic Range Compensates for differences in the audio level between  
different channels (only for Dolby Digital audio).  
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• The function may have no effect or the effect may vary  
depending on the programme regardless of the “Dynamic  
Range” setting.  
MPEG Audio  
Level  
Adjusts the MPEG audio sound level.  
Digital Tuning  
Digital Auto  
Tuning  
Tunes in the available digital channels.  
You can retune the TV after moving house, or to search for  
newly launched channels.  
Programme  
Sorting  
Allows you to remove or change the order of digital channels  
stored in the TV.  
1
Press F/f to select the channel you want to remove or  
move to a new position.  
2
Remove or change the order of the digital channels as  
follows:  
To remove a digital channel  
Press . After a confirmation message appears, press G  
to select “Yes,” then press  
.
To change the order of the digital channels  
Press g, then press F/f to select the new position for the  
channel and press G.  
3
Press RETURN.  
Digital Manual  
Tuning  
Tunes the digital channels manually.  
1
2
3
Press the number buttons to enter the channel number  
you want to tune, or press F/f.  
When the available channels are found, press F/f to  
select the channel you want to store, then press  
Press F/f to select the channel number where you want  
to store the new channel, then press  
.
.
Repeat the above procedure to tune other channels.  
LNA  
Improves the picture quality of the channel (noisy picture)  
when the broadcast signal is very weak (normally set to  
“On”).  
Radio Display  
Displays the screen wallpaper when you listen to a radio broadcast. You can select  
the screen wallpaper colour, display a random colour or view a slideshow (page 24,  
28). To cancel the screen wallpaper display temporarily, press any button.  
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Parental Lock  
Singaporean model: Sets an age restriction to viewing. To view any  
programme rated for ages above the age you specify, enter the correct PIN code.  
Australian model and New Zealand model: Sets a parental guidance level.  
Programmes that exceed the set level can only be watched after entering the correct  
PIN code.  
(Australian model)  
Level  
Function  
Block All  
All programmes need a password to view.  
To lock “General” and above programmes.  
To lock “Parental Guidance” and above programmes.  
To lock “Mature” and above programmes.  
To lock “Mature Adult” and above programmes.  
To lock “Adult/Violence” and above programmes.  
To lock “Restricted” and above programmes.  
No programmes need a password to view.  
G and above  
PG and above  
M and above  
MA and above  
AV and above  
R and above  
No block  
(New Zealand model)  
Level  
Function  
Block All  
All programmes need a password to view.  
To lock “General” and above programmes.  
G and above  
PGR and above  
To lock “Parental Guidance Recommended” and above  
programmes.  
AO and above  
No block  
To lock “Adults Only” and above programmes.  
No programmes need a password to view.  
PIN Code  
Enter your PIN code to activate “Parental Lock.” You can also change the PIN  
code.  
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Technical Set-up  
Auto Service  
Update  
Enables the TV to detect and store new digital services as  
they become available.  
System Update Enables the TV to automatically receive free software  
updates through your existing aerial/antenna/cable (when  
issued). We recommend that you leave the setting to “On” at  
all times.  
System  
Information  
Displays the current software version and the signal level.  
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Network Settings  
Network  
IP Address  
Settings  
Manual  
Allows you to set the network settings according to your  
network environment.  
DHCP (DNS manual)  
Automatically acquires the network settings except for DNS  
server settings. You can manually set the DNS settings.  
DHCP (DNS automatic)  
Automatically acquires the network settings through the  
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server function of the  
router or Internet service provider.  
Test  
Diagnoses whether the network is correctly connected.  
IP Address/  
You need to configure each item when “Manual” is selected  
in “IP Address Settings.”  
Subnet Mask/  
Default Gateway/ When “DHCP (DNS manual)” is selected, be sure to enter  
Primary DNS/  
Secondary DNS manually.  
“Primary DNS” and “Secondary DNS” server addresses  
MAC Address Displays the MAC address, which is a fixed, globally unique  
identifier of the network device.  
Server Display  
Settings  
Displays the connected server list and allows you to select the server you want to  
display on the Home Menu.  
Server Diagnostics  
Renderer Function  
Diagnoses whether the TV can connect to each server on the home network.  
Enables playback of photo/music/video files on the TV through other control  
devices on the network, such as a digital still camera or mobile phone.  
Renderer Access  
Control  
Allows you to specify the accessible controller to the TV. When this setting is set to  
“On,” you can playback photo/music/video files on the TV using the controller.  
Renderer Set-up  
Automatic  
Access  
Permission  
Allows you to select whether to permit access to the TV  
automatically when a network device accesses the TV for the  
first time.  
Renderer Name Allows you to set the name of the TV to be shown on the  
controller.  
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Additional Information  
Installing the Accessories (Wall-Mount Bracket)  
To Customers:  
For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that installing of your TV be  
performed by Sony dealers or licensed contractors. Do not attempt to install it yourself.  
To Sony Dealers and Contractors:  
Provide full attention to safety during the installation, periodic maintenance and examination of this  
product.  
Your TV can be installed using the SU-WL500/SU-WL50B Wall-Mount Bracket (sold separately).  
Refer to the Instructions supplied with the Wall-Mount Bracket to properly carry out the  
installation.  
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SU-WL50B:  
SU-WL500:  
Screw  
(+PSW  
6 × 16)  
Screw  
(+PSW  
6 × 16)  
Square hole  
Mounting Hook  
Mounting Hook  
Sufficient expertise is required for installing these products, especially to determine the strength  
of the wall for withstanding the TV’s weight. Be sure to entrust the attachment of these products  
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  
installation.  
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TV installation dimensions table  
SU-WL500:  
Screen centre point  
SU-WL50B:  
Screen centre point  
Unit: mm  
Screen  
centre  
dimension  
Length for each mounting angle  
Angle (0°) Angle (20°)  
Display  
dimensions  
Model Name  
C
D
E
F
G
H
A
B
SU-  
SU-  
SU-  
SU-  
SU-  
SU-  
SU-WL500 only  
WL500 WL50B WL500 WL50B WL500 WL50B  
1,262  
1,123  
987  
822  
723  
636  
536  
39  
84  
92  
478  
471  
463  
463  
531  
524  
515  
490  
169  
150  
147  
143  
170  
150  
147  
144  
407  
358  
328  
291  
778  
685  
604  
511  
515  
502  
493  
492  
KDL-52V5500  
137  
175  
200  
KDL-46V5500  
KDL-40V5500  
KDL-32V5500  
122  
172  
798  
Figures in the above table may differ slightly depending on the installation.  
WARNING  
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 “Specifications” (page 46) for its weight.  
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Screw and Hook locations diagram/table  
Screw location  
Hook location  
Model Name  
SU-WL500  
SU-WL50B  
SU-WL500  
SU-WL50B  
KDL-52V5500/46V5500/40V5500  
KDL-32V5500  
d, g  
e, g  
d, i  
b
c
e, h  
SU-WL500:  
Screw location  
Hook location  
When installing the Mounting Hook on the TV.  
When installing the TV onto the Base Bracket.  
a*  
b
c
* Hook location “a” cannot be used for  
the models.  
SU-WL50B:  
Screw location  
Hook location  
When installing the TV onto the Base Bracket.  
When installing the Mounting Hook on the TV.  
a*  
b
c
a
b
c
c
b
a
Mounting Hook  
Base Bracket  
* Hook location “a” cannot be used for  
the models.  
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Specifications  
Model name  
System  
KDL-32V5500  
KDL-40V5500  
KDL-46V5500  
KDL-52V5500  
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel  
Panel system  
TV system  
Analogue: B/G, I, D/K  
Digital: DVB-T  
Analogue: PAL, PAL60 (only video input), SECAM, NTSC3.58, NTSC4.43 (only video  
input)  
Colour/video system  
Digital: MPEG-2 MP@ML/HL (Australian model), MPEG-2 MP@ML/HL, H.264/  
MPEG-4 AVC MP/HP@L4 (New Zealand and Singaporean model)  
Analogue:B/G: VHF: E2–E12/UHF: E21–E69/CATV: S01–S03, S1–S41  
VHF: 0–12, 5A, 9A/UHF: 28–69/CATV: S01–S03, S1–S44  
(Australia and Singapore only)  
Channel coverage  
VHF: 1–11/UHF: 21–69/CATV: S1–S41  
(New Zealand and Singapore only)  
I:  
UHF: B21–B69/CATV: S01–S03, S1–S41  
(Australia and New Zealand only)  
D/K: VHF: C1–C12, R1–R12/UHF: C13–C57, R21–R60/CATV: S01–S03,  
S1–S41, Z1–Z39 (Australia and New Zealand only)  
Digital: VHF/UHF (Australia and Singapore only), UHF (New Zealand only)  
10 W + 10 W  
Sound output  
Input/Output jacks  
75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF  
S video input (4-pin mini DIN)  
Video input (phono jack)/Monitor out  
Audio input (phono jacks)/Monitor out  
Video input (phono jack)  
Aerial/Antenna/cable  
1
1
1
2
Audio input (phono jacks)  
2
COMPONENT IN1  
COMPONENT IN1  
Supported formats: 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i  
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, 0.3V negative sync/PB/CB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms/  
PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
/
3
3 Video input (phono jack)  
Supported formats: 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i  
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, 0.3V negative sync/PB/CB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms/  
PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
COMPONENT IN2  
Audio input (phono jacks)  
COMPONENT IN1, 2  
Video: 1080/24p, 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i  
Audio: Two channel linear PCM 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz, 16, 20 and 24 bits, Dolby Digital  
Analogue audio input (minijack) (HDMI IN1 only)  
HDMI IN1, 2, 3, 4  
Digital optical jack (Two channel linear PCM, Dolby Digital)  
Audio output (phono jacks)  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)  
PC IN  
PC Input (D-sub 15-pin) (see page 47)  
G: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, non Sync on Green/B: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms/  
R: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms/HD: 1-5 Vp-p/VD: 1-5 Vp-p  
PC audio input (minijack)  
USB port  
Headphones jack  
i
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX connector (Depending on the operating environment of the  
network, connection speed may differ. 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX communication rate  
and communication quality are not guaranteed for this TV.)  
LAN  
Power and others  
220 V – 240 V AC, 50 Hz  
Power requirements  
32 inches (Approx. 40 inches (Approx. 46 inches (Approx. 52 inches (Approx.  
Screen size (measured diagonally)  
80.0 cm)  
101.6 cm)  
116.8 cm)  
132.2 cm)  
1,920 dots (horizontal) × 1,080 lines (vertical)  
Display resolution  
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Model name  
KDL-32V5500  
KDL-40V5500  
KDL-46V5500  
KDL-52V5500  
798 mm ×  
987 mm ×  
1,123 mm ×  
1,262 mm ×  
Dimensions  
(Approx.)  
with Table-Top Stand  
584 mm × 259 mm 684 mm × 303 mm 771 mm × 330 mm 869 mm × 358 mm  
798 mm ×  
536 mm × 89 mm  
987 mm ×  
636 mm × 93 mm  
1,123 mm ×  
723 mm × 96 mm  
1,262 mm ×  
822 mm × 115 mm  
(w × h × d)  
without Table-Top Stand  
13.9 kg  
11.8 kg  
19.4 kg  
16.7 kg  
25.7 kg  
22.4 kg  
33.9 kg  
29.8 kg  
Mass(Approx.) with Table-Top Stand  
without Table-Top Stand  
SU-WL500/WL50B  
Supplied accessories  
Optional  
Wall-Mount Bracket  
accessories  
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
PC input signal reference chart for  
PC and HDMI IN 1, 2, 3, 4  
Resolution  
Horizontal  
frequency (kHz) frequency (Hz)  
Vertical  
Standard  
Horizontal  
(Pixel)  
640  
Vertical  
(Line)  
480  
Signals  
×
VGA  
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
31.5  
37.5  
31.5  
37.9  
46.9  
48.4  
56.5  
60.0  
45.0  
47.4  
47.8  
60.0  
47.7  
64.0  
66.6  
67.5  
60  
75  
70  
60  
75  
60  
70  
75  
60  
60  
60  
60  
60  
60  
60  
60  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
EIA  
640  
720  
480  
400  
600  
600  
768  
768  
768  
720  
768  
768  
960  
768  
1024  
1080  
1080  
SVGA  
XGA  
800  
800  
1024  
1024  
1024  
1280  
1280  
1280  
1280  
1360  
1280  
1920  
1920  
WXGA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA*  
EIA*  
SXGA  
HDTV  
* 1080p timing when applied to the HDMI input will be treated as a video timing and not a PC timing. This  
affects the “Video Settings” menu and “Screen” menu settings.  
To view PC contents, set “Wide Mode” to “Full” and “Display Area” to “Full Pixel.”  
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• This TV’s PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync.  
• This TV’s PC input does not support interlaced signals.  
• For the best picture quality, it is recommended to use the signals in the above chart with a 60 Hz vertical  
frequency (boldfaced).  
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Troubleshooting  
Check whether the 1 (standby) indicator is flashing in red.  
When the 1 (standby) indicator is flashing  
The self-diagnosis function is activated.  
1
Count how many times the 1 (standby) indicator flashes between each two second break.  
For example, the indicator may flash three times, go off for two seconds, then flash again three  
times.  
2
Press 1 on the TV to turn it off, disconnect the mains lead/AC power cord, and inform your  
dealer or Sony service centre of how the indicator flashes (number of flashes).  
When the 1 (standby) indicator is not flashing  
1
2
Check the items in the tables below.  
If the problem persists, have your TV serviced by qualified service personnel.  
Condition  
Explanation/Solution  
Picture  
There is no picture (screen is • Check the aerial/antenna/cable connection.  
dark) and no sound.  
• Connect the TV to the mains/AC power, and press 1 on the TV.  
• If the 1 (standby) indicator lights up in red, press "/1.  
No picture or menu  
• Press to display the list of inputs, then select the desired input.  
information from equipment • Check the connection between the optional equipment and the TV.  
connected to the video input  
jack appears on the screen.  
Ghosting occurs, or double  
images appear.  
• Check the aerial/antenna/cable connection.  
• Check the aerial/antenna location and direction.  
Only snow and noise appear • Check if the aerial/antenna is broken or bent.  
on the screen. • Check if the aerial/antenna has reached the end of its serviceable life  
(three to five years for normal use, one to two years when used at the  
seaside).  
The picture is distorted (dotted • Keep the TV away from electrical noise sources such as cars,  
lines or stripes appear).  
motorcycles, hair-dryers, or optional equipment.  
• When installing optional equipment, leave some space between the  
optional equipment and the TV.  
• Check the aerial/antenna/cable connection.  
• Keep the aerial/antenna/cable TV cable away from other connecting  
cables.  
There is picture or sound noise • Adjust “AFT” (Automatic Fine Tuning) to obtain better picture  
when viewing a TV channel.  
reception (page 39).  
Tiny black points and/or  
bright points appear on the  
screen.  
• The screen is composed of pixels. Tiny black points and/or bright points  
(pixels) on the screen do not indicate a malfunction.  
The picture contours are  
distorted.  
• Change the current setting of “Cinema Drive” to other settings  
The picture is not displayed in • Select “Reset” (page 32).  
colour.  
The picture from equipment • Check the connection of the  
1 or 2 sockets/jacks and check if the  
connected to the  
1 or 2  
sockets/jacks are firmly seated in their respective sockets/jacks.  
sockets/jacks is not displayed  
in colour, or is displayed in  
irregular colours.  
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Condition  
Explanation/Solution  
No picture from the connected • Turn the connected equipment on.  
equipment appears on the  
screen.  
• Check the cable connection.  
• 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.  
• Use a digital still camera memory card or other storage device that has  
been formatted according to the instruction manual supplied with the  
digital still camera.  
• Operations are not guaranteed for all USB devices. Also, operations  
differ depending on the features of the USB device and the video being  
played.  
You cannot select the  
• Check the cable connection.  
connected equipment on the • Set the server to be displayed on the Home Menu (page 29).  
Home Menu or you cannot  
switch the input.  
Sound  
The picture is good, but there • Press 2 +/– or % (Mute).  
is no sound. • Check if the “Speaker” is set to “TV Speaker” (page 36).  
• When using HDMI input with Super Audio CD or DVD-Audio,  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) may not output audio signals.  
Channels  
You cannot select your desired • Switch between digital and analogue mode, and select the desired  
channel.  
digital/analogue channel.  
Some channels are blank.  
• The channel is for scrambled/subscription service only. Subscribe to a  
pay TV service.  
• The channel is used only for data (no picture or sound).  
• Contact the broadcaster for transmission details.  
You cannot view digital  
channels.  
• Contact a local installer to find out if digital transmissions are provided  
in your area.  
• Upgrade to a higher gain aerial/antenna.  
Network  
Connection diagnostic results  
indicate a failure.  
Check Connections  
• Use a straight cable for the LAN cable.  
• Check if the cable is connected firmly.  
• Check the connection between the TV and the router.  
Check Settings  
• Change the IP address for the DNS server (see “Checking the Network  
Connection” on page 28) while referring to the following:  
–Contact your Internet service provider.  
–Specify the IP address of the router if you do not know the DNS of  
your Internet service provider.  
• Confirm the proxy server settings (page 28).  
The server cannot be found, a • Once server settings are changed, turn the TV off and on by pressing 1  
list cannot be retrieved, and  
playback fails.  
on the TV.  
• Execute “Server Diagnostics” (page 29).  
When using a PC as the server  
• Check if the PC is turned on. Do not turn off the PC while accessing.  
• If security software is installed on the PC, be sure to allow connections  
from external devices. For details, refer to the manual supplied with your  
security software.  
• The load on the PC may be too high or the server application may  
become unstable. Try the following:  
–Stop the server application and restart it.  
–Restart the PC.  
–Reduce the number of applications running on the PC.  
–Reduce the amount of content.  
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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 differs from content  
on the server.  
content has been added and/or deleted on the server. If this happens, go  
back up one level and try opening the folder or server again.  
Photo, music and/or video  
files do not appear or icons are  
not displayed.  
Preliminary Check  
• Check that the connected device supports DLNA.  
• Operations are not guaranteed for all servers. Also, operations differ  
depending on the features of the server and the content in question.  
• Turn the connected device on.  
Check Connections  
• Check that the LAN cable and/or mains lead/AC power cord of the  
server has not become disconnected.  
Check Settings  
• Check that the connected device is registered under “Server Display  
Settings” (page 29).  
• Check that the server is correctly configured.  
• Check that the selected device is connected to the network and can be  
accessed.  
• If the “IP Address Settings” in “Network” under “Network Settings” is  
set to “DHCP (DNS automatic)” or “DHCP (DNS manual),” it may take  
some time to recognise devices if there is no DHCP server. Execute  
“Server Diagnostics” (page 29).  
The TV cannot be found from  
renderer-compatible device  
(the controller).  
Check Connections  
• Check that the LAN cable and/or mains lead/AC power cord of the  
server has not become disconnected.  
Check Settings  
• Check if the “Renderer Function” is activated (page 42).  
• Check that the connected device is registered under “Renderer Access  
Control” (page 42).  
General  
The TV turns off  
automatically (the TV enters  
standby mode).  
• Check if the “Sleep Timer” is activated, or confirm the “Duration”  
setting of “On Timer” (page 31).  
• Check if the “Idle TV Standby” is activated (page 31).  
The TV turns on  
automatically.  
• Check if the “On Timer” is activated (page 31).  
Some input sources cannot be • Select “Video Labels” and cancel the “Skip” setting for the input source  
selected. (page 37).  
The remote does not function. • Replace the batteries.  
HDMI equipment does not  
appear on “HDMI Device  
List.”  
• Check that your equipment is compatible with control for HDMI.  
You cannot select “Off” in  
“Control for HDMI.”  
• If you have connected any audio system that is compatible with control  
for 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 36).  
Not all channels are tuned for • Check the support website for cable provide information.  
cable.  
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Reset  
Index  
Numerics  
H-Q  
Headphones  
Screen  
A-G  
Target Inputs  
Auto Tuning  
Picture Off ( ) indicator 14  
Channels  
Connecting  
Display a photograph with the  
EPG (Digital Electronic Programme  
Guide) 17  
R-Z  
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Instructions on “Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket” are not supplied  
in the form of a separate leaflet with this TV. These installation  
instructions are included within this TV’s instructions manual.  
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