KDL-46EX500

Key Features Full HD 1080p Resolution Motionflow 120Hz Technology for Smooth Motion BRAVIA Engine 2 fully digital video processor Ambient Sensor adjusts color based on room light LightSensor adjusts backlight with room light BRAVIA Sync controls compatible devices w/ one remote1 USB port for photos, music & video playback 7 HD Inputs (4 HDMI, 2 Component, 1 PC) Key Technologies
46" BRAVIA EX500 Series HDTV
Full HD 1080p Resolution Experience Full HD 1080p picture quality, the highest at-home resolution,
and take full advantage of HD sources like a Blu-ray Disc Player or PlayStation3 gaming console via the 16:9 wide screen panel (1920 x 1080).2
Motionflow 120Hz Technology Experience smooth motion detail and clarity with Motionflow
120Hz technology. Motionflow 120Hz technology doubles the frame rate from the standard 60 frames per second and applies Image Blur Reduction technology to deliver a crisp, fluid and realistic viewing experience during fast-action scenes.
BRAVIA Engine 2 Enjoy sharp, vibrant, life-like images while optimizing color & contrast and
significantly reducing noise with the BRAVIA Engine 2 fully digital processor.
Ambient Sensor Get a natural looking picture whether you are watching movies late at night or
playing video games during the day with an Ambient Sensor that automatically adjusts the picture color based on a room's lighting.
LightSensor Technology Automatically increase or decrease the level of brightness of your TV's
backlight based on a room's lighting conditions with the integrated LightSensor technology. Dim the lights to watch a movie and the sensor dims the backlight, which also helps reduce unnecessary power consumption.
BRAVIA Sync Capable Conveniently operate and control other BRAVIA Sync compatible
devices - including BRAVIA HDTVs, Blu-ray Disc Players, surround sound systems, Handycam camcorders and Cyber-shot digital still cameras, all with one remote control.1
USB Input Share your photos on the big screen or listen to your favorite music. Simply connect your
digital camera, USB-enabled MP3 player, or USB storage device directly to your HDTV's USB input.
7 HD Inputs3 Get versatile HD connection options with seven HD inputs, including four HDMI inputs
to connect a Blu-ray Disc player, PlayStation3 gaming console or any other HDMI-capable equipment. Two HD component inputs provide added HD-capable connectivity in addition a PC input (HD-15 pin) lets you use your HDTV as a computer monitor.

Features

General
Closed Captions (CC): Analog, Digital Finish (Surface Color): PianoBlack HDMI InstaPort: Yes Scene Select: Auto, Cinema, Sports, Photo, Music, Game, Graphics, General Favorites (Simple UI): Yes Ambient Sensor: Yes Picture Frame Mode: Yes Stand Swivel: Yes Stand Swivel Range: Left 20 /Right 20 Start Up Sony Logo Display: Yes USB Player: Yes
Eco Settings: Yes Dynamic Backlight Control: Yes Backlight Off Mode: Yes Estimated Annual Energy Consumption (kWh): 215.0 kWh Idle TV Standby: Yes Power Consumption (On Mode) for Energy Star: 117.2W Power Consumption (Standby Mode) for Energy Star: 0.23W

Display

Backlight Type: CCFL Display Device: LCD

Specifications

Viewing Angle (Right/Left): 178(89/89) Viewing Angle (Up/Down): 178(89/89) Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 150,000:1 Screen Size (measured diagonally): 46" Display Resolution: Full HD 1080(1920x1080) Aspect Ratio: 16:9

Recycled & Recyclable Materials
Product Materials: Recycled Carton (more than 40%) Packaging Materials: Recycled Carton (more than 20%) Printed Materials: FSC Certified
Video Processing: BRAVIA Engine 2 Technology CineMotion Reverse 3:2 Pulldown Technology: Yes Wide Mode: Normal, Zoom, Wide Zoom, Full (Full1-2 for PC) 3D Comb Filter: Yes MPEG Noise Reduction: Yes Auto Wide: Yes 4:3 Default: Yes 24p True Cinema Technology: Yes Picture Mode: Vivid, Standard, Cinema Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE): Yes Motionflow Technology: 120Hz Cinema Mode: Yes Live Color Technology: Yes

Dimensions

Weight: 47.6 lbs. (21.6kg) with pedestal; 41.2 lbs. (18.7kg) without pedestal Measurements: 44 3/8 x 28 1/8 x 11 1/8" (1127 x 713 x 281mm) with pedestal; 44 3/8 x 26 5/8 x 4" (1127 x 676 x 101mm) without pedestal

TV System

Tuner (Cable): QAM Tuner (Terrestrial): ATSC / NTSC Channel Coverage: VHF: 2-13ch UHF: 14-69ch CATV (analog): 1-135ch CATV (digital) : 1-135ch TV System (Analog): M Number of Tuners (Analog): 1(Hybrid) Number of Tuners (Digital): 1(Hybrid) TV System (Digital): ATSC Color System: NTSC

Supplied Accessories

Remote Control (RM-YD034) Batteries (Type AAA x2) AC Power Cord (attached) Table Top Stand (separate, pre-assembled)
Auto SAP: 20FM/10AM Auto Mute (on no signal): Yes Steady Sound Automatic Volume Control: Yes Audio Out: Fixed Stereo System: MTS Dolby: Dolby Digital Alternate Audio (Digital): yes Surround Effect: Cinema, Music, Live Sports, Game 5.1 Channel Audio Out: Yes Sound Mode: Dynamic, Standard, Clear Voice, Custom 5.1ch Through Out (Handycam): Yes Clear Voice: Yes Invisible Speaker (w/Sound Elevation): Yes

Optional Accessories

Wallmount Bracket (SU-WL500) UPC Code: 027242784925
Video Signal: 1080/60p (HDMI / COMPONENT), 1080/60i, 1080/24p (HDMI ONLY), 720/60p, 480/60p, 480/60i
Audio Power Output: 20W (10W x 2) Speakers (Total): 2 Speaker Configuration: 2
1. Works with other BRAVIA Sync or Theatre Sync labeled home audio/video products when connected via HDMI interface. 2. HDMI cable required, sold separately. 3. Limited to resolutions supported by both the PC and the Sony TV. See Sony TV users manual and PC documentation for supported resolutions. 2010 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, BRAVIA, BRAVIA Engine, BRAVIA Sync, Ambient Sensor, Motionflow, and their respective logos are trademarks of Sony. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate.

Convenience

Channel Jump: Yes Multiple Language Display: English, French, Spanish Info Banner: PSIP, XDS Sleep Timer: Yes Input Skip: Manual Channel Surf: Yes Channel Block (with password): Yes Edit Channel Labels: Yes Label Inputs: Yes ID-1 Detection: Yes USB Application(s): Photo Viewer (jpeg), Music Player (mp3), Video Player (mpeg1), Video Player (mpeg2 TS) Theatre Mode (Theatre Button): Yes Show/Hide Channels: Yes Auto Shut-off: Yes BRAVIA Sync : Yes Parental Control: Yes BRAVIA Sync Menu Button: Yes (on Remote Control) On-Screen Display for External Input: Yes PIP (Picture in Picture): PC Input(HD15/HDMI) & TV Channel/CVBS/(HDMI)/(Component) Channel Labels: Yes Program Block: Yes Short Banner: Yes Auto Photo Mode: via USB Picture Adjustments Lock: Yes White Balance: RGB Gain/Bias Auto Picture Setting w/HDMI : Cinema, Photo, Graphics, Game

Inputs and Outputs

Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr ) Input(s): 2 (Rear) (1 fixed/1 selectable) Composite Video Input(s): 2 (1 Side/1 Rear) Digital Audio Output(s): Optical Digital Output - 1 (Rear) RF Connection Input(s): 1 (Rear) Analog Audio Input(s) (Total): 4 (1 Side / 3 Rear) Audio Out: 1(Rear) HDMI Connection(s) (Total): 4 (2 Side/2 Rear) PC In (D-Sub) + Audio In (Stereo Mini): 1 (Rear) USB 2.0: 1(Side) HDMI PC Input: Yes AC Power Input: 1 (Rear) AC Socket
Power Consumption (in Standby): Less than 0.23W (AC120V), Less than 0.4W (AC240V) Power Requirements (voltage): AC 120V Power Requirements (frequency): 60Hz Power Consumption (in Operation) max.: 255W Max
Regulation and Standard Compliance
VESA Hole Spacing Compatible: Yes VESA Hole Pitch: 300x300(46")
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term: 1 Year Labor / 1 Year Parts
Energy Saving & Efficiency

Power Saving Modes: Yes

Please visit the Dealer Source for current information at www.sony.com/dealersource Last Updated: 05/20/2010
Sony Electronics Inc. 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego, CA 92127 1.800.222.7669 www.sony.com

8 SPEAKERS Connects the Subwoofer and the Satellite Speakers (supplied with KDL-32FA600) SUBWOOFER to the TV. (8) SATELLITE (8)R/L (KDL-32FA600 only) 9 HDMI IN 1/2/3/4 HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, alldigital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video equipment, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver. HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus digital audio. Be sure to use only an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo. Use the HDMI IN 1 port when connecting DVI equipment. Use a DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter (not supplied). Equipment using a DVI connection also requires an additional audio connection using an audio cable connected to AUDIO of PC IN. 0 USB qa VIDEO IN 2 VIDEO/L (MONO)AUDIO-R Connects to USB equipment to access photo, music, and video files. Connects to the composite video output jack of video equipment. If you have mono equipment, connect its audio output port to the TVs L (MONO) audio input port.
An HDMI or Component video (YPBPR) connection is required to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p video formats. 1080/24p is available only with HDMI connection.
Adjusting the viewing angle of the TV
For KDL-55EX500/KDL-46EX500/KDL-40EX500/KDL-32EX500/KDL-55EX501/KDL-46EX501/ KDL-40EX501
This TV can be adjusted within the angle shown below.
Adjust the angle left and right (swivel)

Top view

Connecting the TV
5.1 Surround Sound System (KDL-32FA600 only)
Refer to the supplied Quick Setup Guide for details.
Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System
You can enjoy high-definition and standard-definition digital programming (if available in your area) along with standard-definition analog programming. This TV is capable of receiving unscrambled digital programming for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC).
Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only)
75-ohm coaxial cable Rear of TV CABLE/ANTENNA
It is strongly recommended that you connect the CABLE/ANTENNA input using a 75-ohm coaxial cable to receive optimum picture quality. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can easily be affected by radio frequency interference, resulting in signal degradation.

R L AUDIO

Digital Personal Analog audio A/V computer equipment Receiver/ audio equipment (A/V Receiver/ Home HomeTheater) Theater
Blu-ray DVD Disc Player/ player PS3
Digital satellite receiver

Digital cable box

Audio system
Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting other equipment to your TV.
When Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area
Make sure that your TV has adequate ventilation. Allow enough space around the TV as shown below. Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below 41 F (5 C).

Installed with stand

/8 inches (30 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) /8 inches (6 cm)

Installed on the wall

11 7/ 8 inches (30 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) 4 inches (10 cm)

4 inches (10 cm)

Leave at least this much space around the set.
Never install the TV set as follows:
Air circulation is blocked. Air circulation is blocked.
Inadequate ventilation can lead to overheating of the TV and may cause TV damage or cause a fire.

Securing the TV

Sony strongly recommends taking measures to prevent the TV from toppling over. Unsecured TVs may topple and result in property damage, serious bodily injury or even death.
Preventing the TV from Toppling
Secure the TV to a wall and/or stand. Do not allow children to play or climb on furniture and TV sets. Avoid placing or hanging items on the TV. Never install the TV on: slippery, unstable and/or uneven surfaces. furniture that can easily be used as steps, such as a chest of drawers. Install the TV where it cannot be pulled, pushed, or knocked over. Route all AC power cords and connecting cables so that they are not accessible to curious children.
Recommended Measures to Secure the TV
Consider the following measures when securing your TV to a TV stand (not supplied).
1 Secure the stand for the TV.
Make sure the TV stand can adequately support the weight of the TV. Use two angle braces (not supplied) to secure the stand. For each angle brace use the appropriate hardware to: attach one side of the angle brace to the wall stud. attach the other side to the TV stand.

Angle braces

2 Secure the TV to the stand.
Except KDL-32FA600 model Use the optional hardware listed below (not supplied): Mmm anchor bolt (screwed into the TVs Table-Top Stand). A screw or similar (attach it to the TV stand). Rope or chain (strong enough to support the weight of the TV). Make sure that there is no excess slack in the rope or chain. An alternative way to secure the TV is with an optional Sony Support Belt Kit.
Screw hole on the Table-Top Stand

Anchor bolt

KDL-32FA600 model only Use an optional Sony Support Belt Kit.
3 Anchor the TV to the wall.
Use the hardware listed below (not supplied). Two anchor bolts, size M6 10-12 mm. Screw the bolts into the top-most wall-mount holes located on the rear of the TV. Rope or chain (attach to one anchor bolt). Wall-anchor (attach to the wall stud) strong enough to support the weight of the TV (pass the rope through the wall-anchor, then attach to the other anchor bolt).

Wall-anchor Wall-mount holes Anchor bolts Rope or chain
Contact Sony Customer Support to obtain the optional Support Belt Kit by providing your TV model name. For United States call: 1-800-488-7669 or visit: www.sony.com/accessories For Canada call: 1-877-899-7669 Measure 2 provides minimal protection against the TV toppling over. For further protection, follow all three measures recommended above. If an electric screwdriver is used, set the torque to tighten at approximately 1.5 Nm {15 kgfcm}.

Running Initial Setup

During initial setup, you will perform the following: Set the language for the On Screen Display (OSD) text Choose your viewing environment Scan for digital and analog channels Complete your cable connections before beginning the Initial Setup. Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) for sample connection diagrams.

Initial Setup

Please select your language:
1 Turn on the TV. The Initial Setup screen will

appear.

English Espaol Franais
2 Use the remote control buttons described below to
navigate through the Initial Setup.

Confirm

V/v/B/b buttons:
Allow you to navigate and highlight options where applicable.

button:

Allows you to select the highlighted option and advance to the next screen.
3 Auto Program will scan for available channels from the signal source directly connected to
the TVs CABLE/ANTENNA input. Follow the help text provided on the screen to run the Auto Program.
When prompted to select Retail or Home, be sure to select Home for ENERGY STAR compliant mode. Select Cancel to stop or cancel the Auto Program. The Auto Program can be done at later time. To run Auto Program at a later time, press MENU, select Settings, and then select Auto Program under Channel settings. Connect either your cable or antenna to the TV (you can connect both using an A-B RF switch (not supplied)); for more details see page 11. Select your preferred aspect ratio for the screen display. Press WIDE to select Wide Mode, or press MENU and select Settings, and then set Auto Wide to On under the Screen settings. For more details, see page 27.

Please select the type of use for this TV. "Retail" optimizes the picture for store display. "Home" optimizes the picture for normal home use and is Energy Star compliant. Retail Home

Confirm RETURN Back

Using the Remote Control
To Insert Batteries into the Remote Control
Insert two size AAA batteries (supplied) by matching e and E on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment of the remote control.
For KDL-32/40/46/55/60EX500, KDL-40/46/55EX501 models For KDL-32/40/46EX400, KDL-40/46EX401, KDL-32EX301, KDL-32FA600 models

Push to open

Slide the cover to open

Guidelines to follow

Point your remote control directly at the IR sensor located on your TV. Make sure that no objects are blocking the path between the remote control and the IR sensor on your TV. Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your remote control; try turning off the fluorescent lamps. If you are having problems with the remote control, reinsert or replace your batteries and make sure that they are correctly inserted.
Remote Control Button Description

Button Description

1 INPUT

2 BRAVIA Sync

Press to display the list of External Inputs and TV mode. Press repeatedly to toggle through the inputs. See page 28. These buttons are used to control the equipment connected to the TV by using the Control for HDMI function (not available on all Control for HDMI equipment). Some other buttons on the remote control may also operate BRAVIA SyncTM equipment. THEATER: Press to turn on and off the Theater Mode. The picture settings will be set for a cinemalike experience and the audio will be switched to the audio output of the attached speakers of your BRAVIA Sync audio system. Your BRAVIA Sync audio system must be connected by an HDMI connection to your TV (see page 25 for details). m (fast reverse): Press to play a program in fast rewind mode. N PLAY: Press to play a program at a normal speed. M (fast forward): Press to play a program in fast forward mode. SYNC MENU: Press to display the BRAVIA Sync Menu and then select connected HDMI equipment from HDMI Device Selection. PREV: Press to replay the current program from the previous chapter mark (if any) or from the beginning of the live TV cache. x STOP: Press to stop playback. > NEXT: Press to advance forward to the next chapter mark (if any) or to live TV when playing back a recorded program.
Press to cycle through the available settings for Closed Captions (CC) : On, Off, and On when Muting.

Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly. Do not put anything over the sensor, doing so may affect its function. Receives IR signal from the remote control. Lights up in orange when the sleep timer is set. Lights up in green when the Power Saving is set to Picture Off. Lights up in red when the TV is in standby mode. Lights up in green when the TV is turned on. Press to turn on and off the TV. Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through channels, press and hold down either CH /+. In the menu screen, these buttons serve as up/down buttons. Press to adjust the volume. In the menu screen, these buttons serve as left/right buttons. Press to display the list of external inputs. Press repeatedly to toggle through the inputs. In the menu screen, this button serves as confirming the selection or setting. Press to display menu with TV functions and settings (see Using the Menus on page 30). Outputs audio signal.
Inputs can be changed by pressing V/v and while the list of external inputs menu is displayed. For more information about setting up the external inputs labels and the Skip feature, see page 42. The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot. Use it as a reference when operating the TV. Make sure that the TV is completely switched off before unplugging the power cord.
BRAVIA SyncTM with Control for HDMI
With the Control for HDMI function, BRAVIA Sync helps to communicate with BRAVIA Sync-compatible equipment using HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control). Use the following settings and tips to help unify control of your connected equipment. AV Amplifier Automatically turns the connected AV amplifier on and switches the sound output from the TV speaker to the audio system when you turn the TV on. This function is only available if you have previously used the AV amplifier to output TV sound. Automatically switches the sound output to the AV amplifier by turning the AV amplifier on when the TV is turned on. Automatically turns the connected AV amplifier off when you switch the TV to standby mode. Adjusts the volume (VOL +/-) and mutes the sound (MUTING) of the connected AV amplifier through the TVs remote control. Video Camera Automatically turns the TV on and switches the input to the connected video camera when the connected video camera is turned on. Automatically turns the connected video camera off when you switch the TV to standby mode.

Add to Favorites Cable Antenna 4.ABC BBCNEWS DVD BBO ESPN HD STAR Ch BD Recorder 52.5 88.6 NHKHi NHK BS2

Wide Mode

The Wide Mode feature allows you to select the screen display of your preference. Based on the original signal source, you may see black bars around the picture or just on the both sides of the screen. Sometimes you will see the picture fill the full screen. This is due to the signals your TV receives. You can manually select available Wide Mode settings as you watch your TV by pressing the WIDE button on your remote control or you can set your TV to Auto Wide. To set Auto Wide Press MENU and select Settings, then select the Screen settings. Select Auto Wide and set to On. To change the Wide Screen Mode Press WIDE repeatedly to cycle through the available modes.
4:3 Original source 16:9 Original source StandardHigh-definition source definition source
Component 3 Antenna Cable Cable HDMI 1 HDMI 3 Antenna Cable Set 24.36.1
Adding to Favorites While tuned to the channel you want to watch or viewing connected equipment, press FAVORITES to display the list. Highlight Add to Favorites, then press. Your newly added item will be listed at the top of the list. When you continue to add items beyond the 10th item, the item listed at the bottom of the list will be automatically removed from the list.

m Wide Zoom

Normal
Normal This mode is not available.
Your Favorites list will be cleared each time you run the Auto Program.
Normal is available with 480i or 480p sources only.

Wide Mode with PC

Wide Mode is also available for the PC settings. When a PC is connected to the TV and PC input is selected, you can change the PC Screen settings.

Screen

PC Settings Wide Mode Auto Adjustment Phase Pitch Horizontal Center Vertical Center Normal

Inputs

Press INPUT to display the Input menu and toggle through the external inputs to select your video signal for viewing including the TV mode. The inputs list consists of TV mode and other equipment connected to the TV. You can label your external inputs to identify them easily. To Label an Input
select the Setup settings. Select the Label Video Inputs option. Press V/v to highlight the video input (HDMI 1-4, Video 1-2, Component 1-2, PC) to which you want to assign a label; press to select the input of your choice.
To change the Wide Screen Mode for PC Timing Press WIDE repeatedly to cycle through the available modes while in the PC input mode.

Incoming PC signal

800 600
2 Press V/v to highlight one of the
displayed labels that corresponds to your connected equipment, then press.
3 If you have an open input where no
equipment is connected, you can label it as Skip. When you assign Skip, your TV will skip over this input when you press the INPUT button. The Skip labeled input is grayed out in the input list.

The MENU button allows you to access a variety of TV settings and USB media files.
Navigating through TV Menus

1 Press

options. on the remote control to display the menu

2, 3 1, 4

2 Press V/v/B/b to navigate on the menu or adjust the 3 4
settings. Press to select or confirm. Press to exit.

Settings

The Settings icon contains all of the necessary configurations to customize your TV settings. The options you can select may vary. Unavailable options are grayed out or not displayed. Picture: adjust the picture on your TV to fit your viewing preference. Sound: customize your sound settings to suit your audio preference. You can also change the settings to output the sound to your connected audio equipment. Screen: adjust the size and shape of the images you see on the screen. Channel: navigate your favorite channels and inputs and select the signal type, as well as autoprogram channels. You can also customize the channels you see and the labels assigned to them. Parental Lock: set the password and limit access to programming based on rating levels. You can also block channels and inputs. Setup: modify and customize a variety of general setting options. Eco: changes the settings related to power consumption.
The Photo, Music, and Video icons organize your photo, music, and video files from Sony USB connected equipment. Be sure to select the correct icon when accessing files. Refer to the feature section for more information on these icons.
Using the Picture Settings

Option Description

Picture Mode Displays the options selected in the Scene Select settings (see page 21). When Customized picture Scene Select is set to General, the options below can be selected. viewing Vivid Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. Standard Select for standard picture settings. Recommended for home entertainment. Custom Select to store your preferred settings. Reset Resets the current Picture settings to their defaults, except Picture Mode and Ambient Sensor. Backlight Adjust to brighten or darken the backlight. Picture Adjust to increase or decrease picture contrast. Brightness Adjust to brighten or darken the picture. Color Adjust to increase or decrease color intensity. Hue Adjust to increase or decrease the green tones. Color Cool Select to give the white colors a bluish tint. Temperature Neutral Select to give the white colors a neutral tint. White adjustment Warm 1/Warm Select to give the white colors a reddish tint. Warm 2 gives a redder 2 tint than Warm 1. Sharpness Adjust to sharpen or soften the picture. Noise Reduction Select to reduce the picture noise level. Select from Auto, High, Medium, Low and Off. MPEG Noise Select to reduce the picture noise in MPEG-compressed videos. This is effective when Reduction viewing a DVD or digital broadcast. Select from High, Medium, Low and Off. Motionflow Provides smoother picture movement and reduces picture blur. (KDLHigh Select for smoother picture movement such as for film-based 32/40/46/55/60EX500, contents. KDL-40/46/55EX501 Standard Select for smooth picture movement. Use this setting for standard models only) use. Off Select when the High or Standard settings result in noise. CineMotion Provides improved picture movement and reduces picture blur and graininess for filmbased content. Select Auto 1 for standard use, or Auto 2 or Auto to represent original film-based content as is.

Option

Advanced Settings
Resets the advanced settings to the default values. Automatically adjusts backlight and contrast to the most suitable settings judging from the brightness of the screen. This setting is especially effective for dark scenes, and will increase the contrast distinction of the darker picture scenes. Select from High, Medium, Low and Off. Black Enhances black areas of the picture for stronger contrast. Select from Corrector High, Medium, Low and Off. Gamma Adjusts the balance between bright and dark areas of the picture. Clear White Emphasizes white colors. Select from High, Low and Off. Live Color Makes colors more vivid. Select from High, Medium, Low and Off. White Balance Adjusts the color temperature in detail. Ambient Sensor Select On to optimize the picture by sensing the lighting environment surrounding the TV. Select Off to disable this function.
Reset Adv. Contrast Enhancer
Even if you change the Motionflow setting, you may not see the effect visually depending on the content. Available Picture options, including options in Advanced Settings depend on Scene Select and Picture Mode.

Using the Sound Settings

Sound Mode Customized sound listening
Sets a sound mode. Sound Mode includes options best suited for video and photographs, respectively. The available options depend on the scene select settings. Dynamic Enhances treble and bass. Standard Standard sound optimized for home use. Clear Voice Suitable for spoken dialog. Custom Select to store your preferred settings. Reset Resets the current Sound Mode settings to the default values. Treble Adjust to increase or decrease higher-pitched sounds. Bass Adjust to increase or decrease lower-pitched sounds. Equalizer Adjust allows you to select your frequency response curve. Select Reset to reset the Equalizer settings to the default values. (Available when Sound Mode is set to Custom.) Balance Adjust to emphasize left or right speaker balance. Dolby Pro Logic Movie Select for a movie theater like sound. II Music For steady music signals; gives natural sound to music and a concert (KDL-32FA600 like environment. only) Matrix Simulate multi-channel sound; great for mono programs. Virtual Creates a virtual surround sound, using the Dolby Pro Logic II system. On this mode we recommend to place the Satellite Speakers next to the TV (see more details in Quick Setup Guide). Off Turn off the Dolby Pro Logic II surround sound. Surround Allows you to select the suitable surround effects depending on the genre of TV (Except KDLprogram (movie, sport, music, etc.) or video game. The available options depend on the 32FA600) scene select settings. On/Off Select On to optimize the sound quality to enjoy the effects of the Surround option and to create a virtual surround sound using the 2ch speaker. Cinema/Off Provides surround effects just like the high-grade audio systems found in movie theaters. Provides surround effects that make you feel like you are surrounded Music/Off by sound as in a music hall. Sports/Off Provides surround effects that make you feel like you are watching a live sports contest. Game/Off Provides surround effects that enhance game sound. Test Tone Used to confirm and adjust speaker position and level. (KDL-32FA600 only) Volume Offset Adjust the volume level of the current input relative to other inputs. Select On to stabilize the volume across all programs and commercials. Steady Sound Select Off to disable this function.

US Models: Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating Options
To select custom rating options for the U.S., select U.S.A. in the Country setting (see page 38).
All children and general audience. Parental guidance suggested. Parental guidance for children under 13. Restricted viewing, parental guidance is suggested for children under 17. No one 17 or under allowed. NC-17 and X TV Rating Age-Based Ratings Block programs by TV-Y All children. their rating, content TV-Y7 Directed to children age 7 and older. or both TV-G General audience. TV-PG Parental guidance suggested. TV-14 Parents strongly cautioned. TV-MA Mature audience only. Content-Based Ratings FV Fantasy violence. D Suggestive dialogue. L Strong language. S Sexual situations. V Violence.

Movie Rating

G PG PG-13 R
To ensure maximum blocking capability, set the Age-Based Ratings.
Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating Options
To select custom rating options for Canada, select Canada in the Country setting (see page 38).

English Rating

French Rating

U.S.A. Rating

C All children. C8+ Children 8 years and older. G General programming. PG Parental guidance. 14+ Viewers 14 and older. 18+ Adult programming. G General programming. Not recommended for young children. 8 ans+ 13 ans+ Not recommended for ages under 13. 16 ans+ Not recommended for ages under 16. 18 ans+ Programming restricted to adults. See US Models on page 39 for details.

Viewing Blocked Programs

You can view blocked programs by entering your password. Press ENT when tuned to a blocked program, then enter the password. This temporarily deactivates the parental control feature. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off the TV. When the TV is turned on again, your Parental Lock settings are reactivated.

Using the Setup Settings

USB Auto Start Closed Captions (CC)
Select On to start photo playback automatically when the TV is turned on and a digital still camera or other device containing photo files is connected to the USB port then turned on. Allows you to select from several closed caption modes (for programs that are broadcast with closed captioning). CC Display On Closed Captions (CC) is turned on. Off Closed Captions (CC) is turned off. On when Closed Captions (CC) is turned on when the TV is Muting muted. Analog CC Allows you to select basic analog (EIA-608) closed caption options. CC1, CC2, Displays a printed version of the dialogue or sound effects CC3, CC4 of a program. (Should be set to CC1 for most programs.) Text1, Text2, Displays network/station information presented using Text3, Text4 either half or the whole screen (if available). Digital CC When the digital closed caption service is available, select from the Service 1-6 or CC1-4. Digital CC Allows you to make additional settings for digital closed caption Options options. Select As Broadcast or Custom. The Custom option is available on the Digital CC setting. Custom Allows you to customize the following settings: Character Small, Standard, Large Size Character Style 1-7 Style Character Color 1-8 Color Character Solid, Translucent Opacity Edge Type None, Raised, Depressed, Outline, Left Shadow, Right Shadow Color 1-8 Edge Color Background Color 1-8 Color Background Solid, Translucent Opacity

8-12 mm

M6 Screw (supplied with the Wall-Mount Bracket) Mounting Hook Rear of the TV set
Be sure to store the unused screws and Table-Top Stand in a safe place until you are ready to attach the Table-Top Stand. Keep the screws away from small children.
Read the supplied Safety Booklet for additional safety information.
Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket

To Customers

Your TV can be wall-mounted using SU-WL500 Wall-Mount Bracket (sold separately). Please provide this installation information as well as the instruction supplied with SU-WL500 Wall-Mount Bracket to your installer.
To Sony Dealers and Licensed Contractors
To avoid injury and property damage, read these instructions carefully. Periodic inspection and maintenance is highly recommended to ensure that TV is securely mounted. (Continued)
Step 1: Checking the parts required for the installation Open the Wall-Mount Bracket package and check the contents for all required parts along with the Instructions. Step 2: Deciding on the installation location Decide where you want to install your TV. Refer to the TV installation dimensions table. Refer to the Instructions for SU-WL500.

Dimension Table

Screen center point
Unit: mm (inches) TV Model
KDL-32EX301 KDL-32EX400 KDL-32EX500 KDL-32FA600 KDL-40EX400 KDL-40EX401 KDL-40EX500 KDL-40EX501 KDL-46EX400 KDL-46EX401 KDL-46EX500 KDL-46EX501 KDL-55EX500 KDL-55EX501 KDL-60EX500

TV Dimensions A B

Screen Length for each mounting angle center Angle (0) Angle (20) dimensions C
172 (6 7/8) 172 (6 7/8) 172 (6 7/8) 122 (4 7/8) 122 (4 7/8) 84 (3 3/8) 84 (3 3/8) 25 (1) -14 (-9/16)

Weight

426 (16 7/8) 426 (16 7/8) 462 (18 1/4) 425 (16 3/4) 426 (16 7/8) 424 (16 3/4) 426 (16 7/8) 428 (16 7/8) 430 (17)
157 (6 1/4) 156 (6 1/4) 157 (6 1/4) 160 (6 3/8) 159 (6 3/8) 162 (6 1/2) 161 (6 3/8) 165 (6 1/2) 181 (7 1/4)
303 (12) 303 (12) 303 (12)
(31 1/2) (19 5/8) (31 1/2) (19 5/8) 802 (31 5/8) 533 (21)
9.5 kg 38.0 kg (18 5/8) (18 1/4) (21.0 lb.) (83.7 lb.) 9.9 kg 39.6 kg (18 5/8) (18 1/4) (21.9 lb.) (87.3 lb.) 10.1 kg 40.4 kg (20 1/4) (19 1/2) (22.3 lb.) (89.1 lb.)
(39 1/8) (23 5/8) (39 1/8) (23 5/8) 674 1,127 (44 3/8) (26 5/8) 676 1,127 (44 3/8) (26 5/8) 795 1,324 (52 1/4) (31 3/8) 873 1,455 (57 3/8) (34 3/8)

BRAVIA Sync

Cannot find connected BRAVIA Sync HDMI device Second A/V receiver is not listed on the Device List Make sure that the Control for HDMI is set up on both the TV and the optional device compatible with BRAVIA Sync (see page 25). Only one A/V receiver may be used with the BRAVIA Sync and Control for HDMI functions at one time (see page 43). Confirm the PC is correctly connected to the TV with either the PC IN (with an HD15 cable) or with the HDMI IN. Ensure the output signal from the PC is one of the formats listed on page 46. Turn the PC off. Confirm the PC connection and restart the PC. Plug-andplay will auto-detect the TV and correctly set up PC timing. Verify the PC is not in standby or hibernation mode. Adjust the resolution (see page 46). Adjust Pitch and Phase. Due to the thin profile of this television, the heat generated by the LCD panel backlight and supporting electronics will be more noticeable. This is normal operation and not a cause for concern. The current Wide Mode setting is automatically replaced with the 4:3 Default setting when you change the channel or video input, if 4:3 Default in the Screen settings is set to other than Off. If you want to lock in Wide Mode selected with WIDE on the remote control, set 4:3 Default to Off in the Screen settings (see page 35). Check the Auto Wide option in the Screen settings (see page 35). The picture gets smaller during the commercials due to the method in which the provider broadcasts their content. When HD content channels switch to SD content (commercials), the picture may be small with a black border. Auto Wide will not expand the picture during these content changes since the content information is regulated by the channel signal provider. You can manually change the Wide Mode if you prefer (see page 27). This setting will remain in effect until you change the channel or input or manually change the Wide Mode again. You have selected a text option and no text is available (see page 41). To turn off this feature, set the CC Display option to Off. If you were trying to select closed captioning, select CC1 instead of Text1-4.

PC Input

No picture / No signal

Poor Picture

General

TV screen feels warm

Wide Mode changes automatically
Suddenly the picture gets smaller

Black box on screen

Black bands appear at the edges of the screen
To determine if the problem is with the remote control or not, press a button on the TV. Check the polarity of the batteries or replace the batteries. Point the remote control at the remote control sensor located at the front of the TV. Keep the remote control sensor area clear from obstacles. Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your remote control operation; try turning off the fluorescent lamps. Some digital cable channels Certain cable companies have limitations on the broadcast of digital are not being displayed cable channels. Check with your cable company for more information. The digital cable channel may be set to Hidden in the Show/Hide Channels setting (see page 37). Some photo, music, or The accessible file or folder limit in a directory is 1,000 for USB video files are not connected equipment. This limit includes non-supported files or just displaying from my USB folders. Files or folders are populated based on their time stamps. Photo, equipment music files or folders exceeding the limit will not be displayed. Photo images appear small Set display size to expanded. in the screen Whether or not photo images can or cannot be displayed in full-screen depends on the resolution or aspect ratio of the file. Depending on the image dimension, file size, and number of files in a Photo images or folders take time to display folder, some photo images or folders take time to display. The first time a camera is connected to the TV via USB cable, it may take up to a couple of minutes for the photos to display. Lost password Select the Password settings on the Parental Lock settings, then enter the following master password: 4357. This password clears your previous password and allows you to enter a new password (see page 38). How to reset the TV to Turn on the TV. While holding down V on the remote control, press factory settings POWER on the TV. (The TV will turn itself off, then back on again.) Release V. IMPORTANT: The reset will clear all of your customized settings including the Parental Lock setting.

Certain programs on DVD or other digital sources display a loss of detail, especially during fastmotion or dark scenes Remote control does not operate
Some wide screen programs are filmed in aspect ratios that are greater than 16:9 (this is especially common with theatrical releases). Your TV will show these programs with black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. For more details, check the documentation that came with your DVD/Blu-ray (or contact your program provider). Programs in 4:3 aspect ratio will have bands on left and right sides of the screen. Programs broadcast in HD formats (720p and 1080i) with 4:3 content will commonly have black bands on the left and right sides of the screen which are added by the broadcaster (see image on left). Auto Wide will not expand the picture when the black bands on the sides of the screen are added by the broadcaster. You can manually change the Wide Mode to Wide Zoom, or Zoom to fill the screen, which will remain in affect until you change the channel or input or manually change the Wide Mode again. This is due to the digital compression of the source content used by certain digital broadcasts and DVDs which may cause your TVs screen to display less detail than usual, or cause artifacts (small blocks or dots, pixelations) to appear on your screen. These signal compressions are more visible and are dependent on the clarity and resolution of the TV.

Important Notices

Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY Model: KDL-32/40/46/55/60EX500/ KDL-40/46/55EX501/KDL-32/40/46EX400/ KDL-40/46EX401/KDL-32EX301/KDL-32FA600 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Pursuant to FCC regulations, you are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with this equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Compatible Wall-Mount Bracket Information
Use the following Sony Wall-Mount Bracket with your TV model.
Sony TV Model No. KDL-32/40/46/55/60EX500 KDL-40/46/55EX501 KDL-32/40/46EX400 KDL-40/46EX401 KDL-32EX301 KDL-32FA600 Sony Wall-Mount Bracket Model No. SU-WL500

For customers in Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

FCC Related Information

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

CABLE/ANTENNA VIDEO IN 1/2 COMPONENT IN 1/2

HDMI IN 1/2/3/4

AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) PC IN PC/HDMI IN 1 AUDIO INPUT
Model name KDLPower and others
Power requirement Power consumption in use in standby

60EX500

55EX500 55EX501

46EX500 46EX501

40EX500 40EX501

32EX500

Screen size (inches measured diagonally) Display resolution Speaker/Full range (2) (mm) (inches) Dimensions with stand (mm) (inches) without stand (mm) (inches) wall-mount hole pattern (mm) wall-mount screw size (mm) Mass with stand (kg) (lb.) without stand (kg) (lb.)
110-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (U.S.A./Canada 120 V AC, 60 Hz) 425 W 315 W 255 W 180 W 140 W Less than 0.23 W Less than 0.23 W with 120 V AC and with 240 V AC less than 0.4 W with 120 V AC and with 240 V AC less than 0.6 W 31.5 54.(32 class) (55 class) 1,920 dots (horizontal) 1,080 lines (vertical) 13/3/4) 13/7/8) (1 (1 (1 13/3/4) (1 13/1/8) with speaker box 1,386 1,350 1,3/7/1/1/7/7/3/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/7/96 1,119 1,105 1,3/3/3/1/3/1/3/5/39 1/5/31 1/5/7/200 M6 (length: refer to diagram on page 47) 43.0 30.7 21.6 16.4 11.9 94.8 67.7 47.6 36.2 26.3 36.5 26.7 18.7 14.2 9.9 80.4 58.9 41.2 31.3 21.9
Model name KDLSupplied accessories common to all models individual models Optional accessories
Remote control RM-YD034 (1)/Size AAA batteries (2)/Operating Instructions (1)/Quick Setup Guide (1)/Warranty Card (1)/Safety and Regulatory Booklet (1)/Software License (1)/Stand installation guide (1 except KDL-60EX500) AC power cord (1) Table-Top Stand (1 set)/AC power cord Table-Top Stand (1 set)/Screw (8) (1)/Screw (4) Connecting cables / Support Belt Kit / Wall-Mount Bracket: SU-WL500
Power requirement Power consumption in use in standby Screen size (inches measured diagonally) Display resolution Speaker/Full range (2) (mm) (inches) Dimensions with stand (mm) (inches) without stand (mm) (inches) Satellite Speakers (mm) (inches) wall-mount hole pattern (mm) wall-mount screw size (mm) Mass with stand and Subwoofer (kg) (lb.) with stand (kg) (lb.) without stand (kg) (lb.) Satellite Speakers (kg) (lb.) Supplied accessories common to all models individual models Optional accessories