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Sony BRAVIA 4-136-111-12(1) Operating Instructions Manual

Sony BRAVIA 4-136-111-12(1) Operating Instructions Manual

Sony lcd digital colour tv operating instructions

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  • Page 1 European Comission. You can get more information in following link: http://europa.eu.int/comm/environment/ecolabel Sony gives a minimum of 2 years guarantee for this LCD TV and 7 years availability for replacement of electronic parts. Instructions about “Installing Wall Mount Bracket” are included within this TV’s instructions manual...
  • Page 2: Trademark Information

    Please refer to the illustration that actually equipped with the product. Introduction Thank you for choosing this Sony product. Before operating the TV, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Start-up Guide Safety Information ... 8 Precautions ... 9 Remote and TV Controls/Indicators ... 10 Watching TV Watching TV... 15 Using GUIDE Plus+™ System and the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) ... 17 Using the Favourite List ... 21 Using Optional Equipment Connecting Optional Equipment ...
  • Page 4: Start-Up Guide

    Start-up Guide Before Use To check the accessories Mains lead (Type C-6)* (1) (Except for 37/32 inches) Stand (1) and screws (4) (Except for 52 inches) RM-ED016 / RM-ED016W Remote (1) RM-ED012 Remote (1) (KDL-46/40/37/32W5720/ 5730/5740 only) Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2) * Do not remove the ferrite cores.
  • Page 5 2: Connecting an aerial/Set Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD recorder) Connecting a Set Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD recorder) with SCART Set Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD recorder) Connecting a Set Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD recorder) with HDMI Set Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD recorder) 3: Preventing the TV from toppling over Install a wood screw (4 mm in diameter,...
  • Page 6 “Quick Scan”, try “Full Scan” (though it may take some time). For a list of compatible cable providers, refer to the support web site: http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/ DVBC/ • You can also tune channels manually (page 41). Programme Sorting: If you want to change the order of analogue channels, follow the steps in “Programme Sorting”...
  • Page 7: Adjusting The Viewing Angle

    Select language for GUIDE Plus+. This step will be skipped if any one of the following languages is selected in “5: Performing the initial Set-up”: “English”, “Deutsch”, “Español”, “Italiano”, “Français” or “Nederlands”. GUIDE Plus+ Data Download. The initial download may take some time, so do not press any buttons on the TV or remote while proceeding.
  • Page 8: Safety Information

    • 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. Installed on the wall 30 cm 10 cm...
  • Page 9: Precautions

    If the following problems occur... Turn off the TV set and unplug the mains lead immediately if any of the following problems occur. Ask your dealer or Sony service centre to have it checked by qualified service personnel. When: –...
  • Page 10: Remote And Tv Controls/Indicators

    Remote and TV Controls/Indicators Remote and TV controls In case of KDL-46/40/37/32W5720/5730/5740, please refer to the separate leaflet. Buttons on the TV will work the same as those on the remote. * In the TV menu, these buttons will work as •...
  • Page 11 Each time you press the button, the display Text reveal) changes as follows: In digital mode: Details of the current programme (only for Sony Guide) In analogue mode: Current channel number and screen mode In Text mode: Reveals hidden information (e.g. answers to a quiz) (page 16).
  • Page 12 Press F/f/G/g to move the on-screen cursor. Press to select/confirm the highlighted item. When playing a photo file: Press start a slideshow. Press F/G to select the previous file. Press f/g to select the next file. When playing a music/video file: Press pause/start the playback.
  • Page 13 • When you change the “Scene Select” setting, Theatre Mode turns off automatically. • “Control for HDMI” (BRAVIA Sync) is only available with the connected Sony equipment that has the BRAVIA Sync or BRAVIA Theatre Sync logo or is compatible with Control for HDMI.
  • Page 14 Indicators Indicator Description 1 Light sensor Do not put anything over the sensor, doing so may affect its function (page 34). 2 Remote control Receives signals from the remote. sensor Do not put anything over the sensor. The sensor may not work properly. (Picture Off / Lights up in green when you select “Picture Off”...
  • Page 15: Watching Tv

    Watching TV Watching TV Press 1 on the TV to turn on the TV. When the TV cannot be turned on, switch ENERGY SAVING SWITCH (KDL-46WE5/40WE5 only). 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.
  • Page 16 To access Analogue Text In analogue mode, press /. Each time you press /, the display changes cyclically as follows: Text and TV picture t Text t No Text (exit the Text service) To select a page, press the number buttons or To hold a page, press To reveal hidden information, press •...
  • Page 17: Using Guide Plus+™ System And The Digital Electronic Programme Guide (Epg)

    – when “Antenna” is selected in “ 5: Performing the initial Set-up”. This function may not be available in some countries/regions. To switch the GUIDE (Sony Guide or GUIDE Plus+), see page 43. GUIDE Plus+ works with full functionality only if GUIDE Plus+ data is available by digital feed.
  • Page 18 View a programme Turn off the TV Guide Set a programme to be displayed automatically on the screen when it starts – Reminder Menu bar Search a programme – Search Search your own keyword – My Choice Do this Press F/f/G/g to select a programme, then press •...
  • Page 19 Set a Profile and receive recommendations according to your preferences – My TV Delete and edit reminder – Schedule Configure the GUIDE Plus+ System according to your personal situation – Set-up Do this The “My TV” area allows you to set up a personal profile. You can define a personal profile by channels, categories and/or by keywords.
  • Page 20 Using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) This function may not be available in some countries/regions. To switch the GUIDE (Sony Guide or GUIDE Plus+), see page 43. View a programme Turn off the EPG Sort programme information by category –...
  • Page 21: Using The Favourite List

    Using the Favourite List Analogue Favourites Analogue Favourite List Watch a channel Turn off the Favourite list Add a current channel to the Favourite list Remove a channel from the Favourite list Digital Favourites Digital Favourite List Turn off the Favourite list Add or remove channels in a Favourite list Watch a channel...
  • Page 22: Using Optional Equipment

    HDMI IN 1 sockets/jacks. • Be sure to use only an authorized HDMI cable bearing the HDMI logo. We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable (high speed type). • When connecting an audio system that is compatible with Control for HDMI, be sure to also connect it to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) socket/jack.
  • Page 23: Connecting Other Equipment

    You can listen to TV sound on the connected Home theatre system with digital input. You can enjoy photo/music/video files stored in a Sony digital still camera or camcorder (page 25). Description It is recommended to use a PC cable with ferrites, such as the “Connector, D-sub 15”...
  • Page 24: Viewing Pictures From Connected Equipment

    Viewing Pictures from Connected Equipment Turn on the connected equipment, then perform the following operation. Press Press F/f to select the desired input source, then press For equipment connected to the scart sockets using a fully-wired 21-pin scart lead Start playback on the connected equipment. The picture from the connected equipment appears on the screen.
  • Page 25: Playing Back Photo/Music/Video Via Usb

    – Do not remove the USB device. 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.
  • Page 26 • A map can be displayed in the case of photograph’s Exif data includes a date information, and the associated longitude and latitude information (“Log files”) has been recorded using a Sony GPS unit. Follow the procedure described below. Connect the GPS unit to the USB port. Press HOME.
  • Page 27: Using Bravia Sync With Control For Hdmi

    • Adjusts the volume (2 +/–) and mutes the sound (%) of a connected audio system. • You can operate the connected Sony equipment that has the BRAVIA Sync logo by the TV remote by pressing: – m/N/X/M/x to operate the connected equipment directly.
  • Page 28: Using Home Network Features

    Using Home Network Features With this TV, you can enjoy contents stored in DLNA-compatible devices on the home network. Devices that store and provide contents, such as photo/music/video files, are called “Server”. The TV receives the photo/music/ video files from the server via the network, and you can enjoy them on the TV even in other rooms.
  • Page 29: Enjoying Applicast

    • MAC address and IP address are transmitted automatically from the TV to servers while internet connection is available. The servers are under the control of Sony and MAC address will never be transmitted to the servers controlled by the other parties.
  • Page 30: Enjoying Photo/Music/Video Files Via The Network

    Enjoying Photo/Music/ Video Files via the Network You can enjoy photo/music/video files on the server easily by selecting an icon on the Home Menu of the TV. Press HOME. Press G/g to select “Photo”, “Music”, or “Video”. Press F/f to select a server, then press The file or folder list appears.
  • Page 31: Checking The Network Connection

    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.
  • Page 32: Using Menu Functions

    Using Menu Functions Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB™ The XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) is a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on the TV screen. The XMB™ is an easy way to select programming and adjust settings on your BRAVIA Press HOME to display the XMB™.
  • Page 33: Tv Settings Menu

    TV Settings Menu System Update You can update the TV system using USB memory. Obtain information from the website below. http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/ Instruction Manual Displays the instruction manual on the screen (except for KDL-52V55/56xx, 46V55/56xx, 40V55/ 56xx, 37V55/56xx, 32V55/56xx). • The illustration of the Remote commander on the screen instruction manual may vary for KDL-46/40/37/ 32W5720/5730/5740.
  • Page 34 Light Sensor Automatically optimises the picture settings according to the ambient light in the room. • Do not put anything over the sensor, doing so may affect its function. Check the position of the sensor (page 14). Picture Target Inputs Allows you to select whether to use the common settings or to make custom settings for the input you are currently viewing.
  • Page 35 Colour Temperature Adjusts the whiteness of the picture. Cool Neutral Warm 1/Warm 2 Gives white colours a red tint. “Warm 2” gives a redder tint • “Warm 1” and “Warm 2” are not available when “Picture Mode” is set to “Vivid” (or “Photo-Vivid”).
  • Page 36 Sound Target Inputs Allows you to select whether to use the common settings or to make custom settings for the input you are currently viewing. Common Name of current input (e.g. AV1) Sound Mode Sets a sound mode. “Sound Mode” includes options best suited for video and photographs, respectively.
  • Page 37 Dual Sound Sets the sound from the speaker for a stereo or bilingual broadcast. Stereo/Mono A/B/Mono • For other equipment connected to the TV, set “Dual Sound” to “Stereo”, “A”, or “B”. 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.
  • Page 38: Video Settings

    Screen (for PC input) Auto Adjustment Automatically adjusts the display position, phase, and pitch of the picture when the TV receives an input signal from the connected PC. • “Auto Adjustment” may not work well with certain input signals. In such cases, manually adjust “Phase”, “Pitch”, “Horizontal Shift”, and “Vertical Shift”.
  • Page 39 Set-up USB Auto Start Automatically starts photo playback when the TV is turned on and a digital still camera or other device storing photo files is connected to the USB port then turned on. • Playback does not start automatically if the TV is turned on after connecting the digital still camera or other device to the USB port.
  • Page 40: Analogue Set-Up

    Control for HDMI. When set to “On”, the following functions are available. If the specific Sony equipment that is compatible with Control for HDMI is connected, this setting is applied to the connected equipment automatically when the “Control for HDMI”...
  • Page 41 Programme Sorting Changes the order of analogue channels stored in the TV. Press F/f to select the channel you want to move to a new position, then press Press F/f to select the new position for the channel, then press Programme Labels Assigns a channel name of your choice, up to five letters or numbers.
  • Page 42: Digital Set-Up

    Label Audio Filter Skip Confirm Digital Set-up Subtitle Set-up Subtitle Setting Preferred Language Audio Set-up Audio Type Preferred Language Audio Description Mixing Level Dynamic Range Compensates for differences in the audio level between MPEG Audio Level Digital Tuning Digital Auto Tuning Assigns a name of your choice to the selected channel.
  • Page 43 Select “On” to automatically change the channel when broadcaster changes transmission of the viewing programme to a different channel. You can switch GUIDE (Sony Guide or GUIDE Plus+). If you change Sony Guide to GUIDE Plus+ programme, go to (page 17, 20).
  • Page 44: Network Settings

    CA Module Set-up Provides access to a pay TV service after you obtain a Conditional Access Module (CAM) and a view card. See the location of the Network Settings Network IP Address Settings Test IP Address/ Subnet Mask/ Default Gateway/ Primary DNS/ Secondary DNS MAC Address...
  • Page 45: Additional Information

    TV’s weight. Be sure to entrust the attachment of this product to the wall to Sony dealers or licensed contractors and pay adequate attention to safety during the installation. Sony is not liable for any damage or injury caused by mishandling or improper installation.
  • Page 46: Tv Installation Dimensions Table

    TV installation dimensions table Screen centre point Display dimensions Model Name KDL-52V55/56xx 126.2 KDL-46V55/56xx 112.3 KDL-46W55/57xx 112.3 KDL-46WE5 112.3 KDL-40V55/56xx 98.7 KDL-40W55/57xx 98.7 KDL-40WE5 98.7 KDL-40E55xx 101.6 KDL-37V55/56xx 91.7 KDL-37W55/57xx 91.7 KDL-32V55/56xx 79.8 KDL-32W55/57xx 79.8 KDL-32E55xx 82.7 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.
  • Page 47 Screw and Hook locations diagram/table Model Name KDL-52V55/56xx KDL-46V55/56xx KDL-46W55/57xx KDL-46WE5 KDL-40V55/56xx KDL-40W55/57xx KDL-40WE5 KDL-40E55xx KDL-37V55/56xx KDL-37W55/57xx KDL-32V55/56xx KDL-32W55/57xx KDL-32E55xx Screw location When installing the Mounting Hook on the TV. Screw location Hook location d, g d, g d, g d, g d, g d, g...
  • Page 48: Specifications

    Specifications System Panel system LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel TV system Analogue: Depending on your country/area selection: B/G/H, D/K, L, I Digital: DVB-T/DVB-C Colour/video system Analogue: PAL, PAL60 (only video input), SECAM, NTSC3.58, NTSC4.43 (only video input) Digital: MPEG-2 MP@ML/HL, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC MP/HP@L4 Channel coverage Analogue: VHF: E2–E12/UHF: E21–E69/CATV: S1–S20/HYPER: S21–S41 D/K: R1–R12, R21–R69/L: F2–F10, B–Q, F21–F69/I: UHF B21–B69...
  • Page 49 Model name KDL- 52V55/56xx Power and others Power requirements 220 V – 240 V AC, 50 Hz Screen size (measured 52 inches (Approx. 132.2 cm) diagonally) Display resolution 1,920 dots (horizontal) × 1,080 lines (vertical) Power in “Home”/ 195 W consumption “Standard”...
  • Page 50 PC input signal reference chart for Resolution Signals Horizontal × Vertical (Pixel) × × × SVGA × × 1024 × 1024 × 1024 × WXGA 1280 × 1280 × 1280 × 1280 × 1360 × SXGA 1280 × HDTV 1920 ×...
  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    For example, the indicator may flash three times, go off for two seconds, then flash again three times. Press 1 on the TV to turn it off, disconnect the mains lead, and inform your dealer or Sony service centre of how the indicator flashes (number of flashes).
  • Page 52 Condition No picture from the connected equipment appears on the screen. You cannot select the connected equipment on the Home Menu or you cannot switch the input. Sound The picture is good, but there is no sound. Channels You cannot select your desired channel.
  • Page 53 Condition Explanation/Solution Changes on the server are not • Sometimes changes are not applied to displays on the TV even though being applied or displayed content differs from content on the server. Photo, music and/or video files do not appear or icons are not displayed.
  • Page 54 HDMI, you cannot select “Off” in this menu. If you want to change the audio output to the TV speaker, select “TV Speaker” in the “Speaker” menu (page 38). • Check the support website for cable provide information. http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/DVBC/...
  • Page 55 Keep this Instruction manual safe you’ll need it Television in the UK is going digital, bringing us all more. Please see overleaf to find out when your area switches to digital. Digital UK is the independent, non-profit organisation leading the process of digital TV switchover in the UK.
  • Page 56 If you are missing any channels, it may be that they are not available in your area, or that your aerial needs upgrading. If you have any questions, please contact Sony on 08705 111 999 or call Digital UK on 0845 6 50 50 50 or visit www.digitaluk.co.uk †Calls charged at BT rate of 3p per minute daytime and 1p per minute evenings and weekends.
  • Page 57: Index

    Index Numerics 1 Digit Direct 40 14:9 16 4:3 16 4:3 Default 37 Add to Slideshow 30 Adv. Contrast Enhancer 35 Advanced Settings 35 AFT 42 Analogue Set-up 40 AppliCast 29 Audio Filter 42 Audio Out 38 Audio Settings 38 Audio Set-up 42 Auto Adjustment 38 Auto Clock Update 33...

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