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LCD Digital Color TV

Operating Instructions

Introducing Your New BRAVIA Getting Started Operating the TV Using Features Using the Menus Other Information

Sony Customer Support

U.S.A.: www.sony.com/tvsupport Canada: www.sony.ca/support
United States 1.800.222.SONY Canada 1.877.899.SONY
Please Do Not Return the Product to the Store
2010 Sony Corporation Printed in China
KDL-60EX500 / 55EX500 / 55EX501 / 46EX400 / 46EX401 / 46EX500 / 46EX501 KDL-40EX400 / 40EX401 / 40EX500 / 40EX501 / 32EX301 / 32EX400 / 32EX500 KDL-32FA600

Owners Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the side and rear of the TV. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this TV.

Model Name

Serial No.
Your BRAVIA TV is ENERGY STAR qualified in the Home mode. It meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy. ENERGY STAR is a joint program of these government agencies, designed to promote energy efficient products and practices. Changes to certain features, settings, and functionalities of this TV (i.e. Picture/Sound, Power Savings) can increase or change the power consumption. Depending upon such changed settings, the power consumption may exceed the limits required for the ENERGY STAR qualification in the Home mode.

Cleaning CAUTION

To prevent electric shock and blade exposure, do not use this polarized AC plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted. When cleaning, be sure to unplug the power cord to avoid any chance of electric shock. Wipe the LCD screen gently with a soft cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth slightly moistened with a solution of mild soap and warm water. If using a chemically pretreated cloth, please follow the instruction provided on the package. Never use strong solvents such as a thinner, alcohol or benzine for cleaning. See the supplied Safety Booklet for additional information.
Operate the TV only on 110-240 V AC. Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below 41F (5C).

Licensing Information

Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. Fergason Patent Properties, LLC: U.S. Patent No. 5,717,422 U.S. Patent No. 6,816,141 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark. BRAVIA and , Motionflow, BRAVIA Sync, and are trademarks or registered marks of Sony Corporation. PlayStation is a registered trademark and PS3 is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

(KDL-32FA600 only)

The 32 class has a 31.5 inch viewable image size and the 55 class has a 54.6 inch viewable image size (measured diagonally).

Contents

Introducing Your New BRAVIA
Welcome to the World of BRAVIA

Using Features

BRAVIA SyncTM with Control for HDMI.25 Using PIP Feature. 26 Favorites. 27 Wide Mode. 27 Wide Mode with PC. 28 Inputs. 28 Playing back Photo/Music/Video via USB. 29

L (MONO)

VIDEO IN 1
HD cable box/ HD satellite box
COMPONENT IN CABLE/ ANTENNA DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

HDMI cable

(Continued)
Shown with DVI Connection
CATV/Satellite antenna cable DVI-to-HDMI cable Rear of TV
L (MONO) VIDEO IN 1 PR PB Y
Audio cable (stereo mini plugs)
Shown with Component Connection
CATV/Satellite antenna cable

Rear of TV

AUDIO-R (red) AUDIO-L (white) PR (red) PB (blue) Y (green) Component video cable

Audio cable

If your equipment has a DVI output and not an HDMI output, connect the DVI output to the HDMI IN 1 (with DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter) and connect the audio output to the AUDIO IN of PC IN. For details, see page 9.
Use the TV as a monitor for your PC by connecting an HD15-HD15 cable connection as shown below. This TV can also be connected to a PC with a DVI or HDMI output. (Refer to the separate Quick Setup Guide.)
HD15-HD15 cable (analog RGB)
Connect the PC IN jack to the PC using an HD15-HD15 cable with ferrite core (analog RGB) and audio cable (see page 9).
Connecting Other Equipment
CABLE/ANTENNA Digital recorder VCR/Game system/ USB Camcorder

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.

When you set Scene Select to Photo, Music, Cinema, Game or Sports, Sound Mode is automatically set to Dynamic. When you set Theater Mode to On, Cinema is automatically set.

qs 8 0-9 ENT

Press 0-9 to select a channel. Press ENT to change channels immediately. Use with 0-9 and ENT to select digital channels. For example, to enter 2.1, press , , and ENT. Press to adjust the volume. Press to mute the sound. Press again or press VOL + to restore the sound. Press to turn on and off the TV. Press repeatedly to cycle through the available Wide Mode settings. See page 27. Press once to display the banner with channel/program information you are watching. The banner will time out in a few seconds or press again to exit. Press V/v/B/b to move focus/highlight. Press to select/confirm an item. Press to display a list of convenient functions and menu shortcuts. The TOOLS menu items vary based on current input and content. Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through channels, press and hold down either CH +/. Press to jump back and forth between two channels and external inputs. The TV alternates between the current/last channel or external input selected.

0 VOL +/

qf qa MUTING qg qs POWER qh "/1

qd WIDE qf DISPLAY

qg V/v/B/b qj qk qh TOOLS

qj CH +/ qk JUMP

Rear of Remote Control

ql "/1 (Power)

Press to turn on and off the TV. Available models : KDL-60EX500/KDL-55EX500/ KDL-46EX500/KDL-40EX500/KDL-32EX500/ KDL-55EX501/KDL-46EX501/KDL-40EX501
TV Controls and Indicators

CHANNEL

VOLUME
1 Ambient sensor (IR) Infrared Receiver 2 (Picture Off)/ (Timer) LED (Standby) LED 4 " (Power) LED 5 POWER 6 CHANNEL + 7 VOLUME + 8 INPUT 9 MENU 0 Speaker
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.
1 Press MENU and select Settings, then
select the Setup settings.
2 Select the HDMI Settings, then highlight
Control for HDMI, and set to On. Controlling BRAVIA Sync-Compatible Equipment To control the equipment by using the remote control, press SYNC MENU and select the desired equipment from HDMI Device Selection.

Sync Menu

HDMI 1 HDMI Device Selection Device Control Speakers TV Control Return to TV
BD/DVD Player Automatically turns the BRAVIA Synccompatible equipment on and switches the input to that equipment when you select it from the Sync Menu. Automatically turns the TV on and switches the input to the connected equipment when the equipment starts to play. Automatically turns the connected equipment off when you switch the TV to standby mode.
Control for HDMI (BRAVIA Sync) is only available for the connected Sony equipment that has the BRAVIA Sync or is compatible with Control for HDMI. The Control for HDMI settings must be set on both the TV and connected equipment. For settings on the connected equipment, refer to their instruction manuals. When specific Sony equipment compatible with Control for HDMI (BRAVIA Sync) is connected, BRAVIA sync is automatically activated on the equipment.

Using PIP Feature

PIP (picture in picture) displays a picture from a connected PC in full screen, and a TV program or other external input (see below To Enter PIP table) in an inset window. (Closed Captions (CC) is not available with PIP mode.)

You need your password for any future access into the Parental Lock settings. If you lose your password, see Lost password on page 55. Selecting Clear All will delete the current Downloadable U.S. Rating menu and the menu will no longer be available until the TV is tuned to a channel that contains downloadable ratings. If you block unrated TV programs, be aware that the following types of programs may be blocked: programs broadcasted from another country, emergency broadcasts, political programs, sports, news, public service announcements, religious programs and weather.
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

If you missed the Initial Setup when you first connected the TV or if you want to scan all receivable channels, select Initial Setup. Follow the instructions on the screen. Some settings such as Picture, Sound, and Parental Lock will not be affected by this Initial Setup. If you wish to return your TV to factory settings, please see the Troubleshooting section on page 55.
Favorite channel list will be cleared each time you run the Initial Setup.

Using the Eco Settings

Power Saving Select from Off, Low, High, Picture Off to adjust your TVs power consumption. By selecting the High option, you will reduce the power consumption more than the other available settings. While Picture Off is set, pressing VOL +/ or MUTING buttons will not disable this function. Press other buttons to disable it. Select to automatically power off the TV after 1h, 2h, or 4h when no buttons are pressed on the Idle TV remote control or the TV. Select Off to disable this function. Standby Auto Shut Off Select On to automatically power off the TV when no input signal is detected for a certain period of time. Select Off to disable this function.
PC Input Signal Reference Chart for PC and HDMI IN 1/2/3/4
After connecting the PC to the TV, set the output signal from the PC according to the chart below.
For KDL-32EX301/KDL-32FA600 models

Resolution Signals

VGA SVGA XGA WXGA

Horizontal (Pixel)

1,024 1,280 1,280 1,360

Vertical (Line)

768 768
Horizontal frequency (kHz)
31.5 37.9 48.4 47.4 47.8 47.7

Vertical frequency (Hz)

Standard
VGA VESA Guidelines VESA Guidelines VESA VESA VESA
For KDL-32EX500/KDL-32EX400 and other KDL-40, 46, 55 and 60 inch models

1,024 1,080

31.5 37.9 48.4 47.4 47.8 47.7 64.0 67.5
VGA VESA Guidelines VESA Guidelines VESA VESA VESA VESA CEA-861*

SXGA HDTV*

1,280 1,920
* The 1080p timing when applied to the HDMI input will be treated as a video timing and not PC timing. This affects Picture settings and Wide Mode settings. To view PC content set Scene Select to Graphics, Wide Mode to Full, and Display Area to Full Pixel.
This TVs PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync. This TVs PC VGA input does not support interlaced signals. Your PC must support one of the above PC input signals to display on the television. In plug and play, signals with a 60 Hz vertical frequency will be detected automatically. (PC reboot may be necessary.)

Using a Wall-Mount Bracket
Your TV can be mounted on a wall using a Wall-Mount Bracket (not supplied) out of the box as packaged. Some larger size TV may require removing the Table-Top Stand; refer to the instructions provided with the TV. Prepare the TV for the Wall-Mount Bracket before making cable connections. For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that you use the WallMount Bracket designed for your TV and the installation should be performed by a Sony dealer or licensed contractor. Follow the instruction guide provided with the Wall-Mount Bracket for your model. Sufficient expertise is required in installing this TV, especially to determine the strength of the wall for withstanding the TVs weight. Be sure to use the screws supplied with the Wall-Mount Bracket when attaching the mounting hooks to the TV set. (Do not use the screws that are intended for the Table-Top Stand attachment.) The supplied M6 screws are designed so that they are 8 mm to 12 mm in length when measured from the attaching surface of the mounting hook. Use of screws other than those supplied with the bracket may result in internal damage to the TV set or cause it to fall, etc.

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

Square hole

Screw (M6 16) Square hole

Mounting Hook

Align the tab on the rear of the Mounting Hook with the square hole on the rear of the TV as illustrated.
Screw and Hook Locations Diagram/Table 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

Screw location

e, g d, g d, g d, g

Hook location

c b b a
When installing the Mounting Hooks on the TV.
When installing the TV onto Base Bracket.
3 Adjust the angle of the Mounting Hook.
Refer to the Instructions for SU-WL500.
4 Remove the screws guided by the arrow marks
Do not remove any other screws from the TV.

of the TV.

5 Lift the TV off the Table-Top Stand. Make sure that you carry out this task with at least two or
three people (see page 7 for details). Do not attempt to lift the TV by yourself.
Step 5: Installing the TV on the wall Refer to the Instructions for SU-WL500.
When you put the TV back on the Table-Top Stand, reverse the above steps. When moving the TV, do not squeeze the bottom of the front panel too tight. Remove the screws or install the Mounting Hook on a stable and level surface. Other Information

Troubleshooting

Many of the poor pictures and poor sound conditions are related to improper connection of the cables; refer to the Quick Setup Guide provided for connections. If you have questions, service needs, or require technical assistance related to the use of your Sony TV even after you read this operating instructions manual, contact the following: For US Support: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport or call 1-800-222-SONY (7669) For Canadian Support: http://www.sony.ca/support or call 1-877-899-SONY (7669)

Things to consider

Check the input selection by pressing the INPUT button. You may be watching the wrong input. If you cannot hear sound from the TV, you may have accidentally pressed the MUTING button on your remote control; press the MUTING button again or press VOL + to deactivate muting. If the remote control is not functioning properly, the batteries may be installed incorrectly or may be low or an object or light may be interfering with the remote control. To reset the TV to factory default settings: 1 Turn on the TV. 2 Press and hold down the V button on the remote, press the POWER button on the TV set. (The TV will turn itself off, then back on again.) 3 Release the V button when the TV is turn on. IMPORTANT: The factory reset will clear all of your customized settings including the Parental Lock setting. When the Password is lost or cannot remember, enter the master password: 4357. This password clears your previous password and allows you to enter a new password.

Condition Explanation/Solution

No picture

Check the Power Saving settings (see page 45). Make sure the power cord is connected securely. Turn on the power of the TV. Check cable/antenna connections. Make sure the Signal Type setting is correct for your TV signal source. TV is locked to one channel Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not present in the TVs memory (see pages 18 and 37). Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not present Cannot receive or select channels in the TVs memory (see pages 18 and 37). To receive or select cable channels, make sure that Signal Type in the Channel settings is set to Cable (see page 37). To receive or select UHF channels over an antenna, make sure Signal Type is set to Antenna. The TV turns off Check if Sleep Timer is activated (see page 42). automatically Check Idle TV Standby in the Eco settings. No picture from some video Check the connection between the optional video equipment and the TV. sources Press INPUT on the remote control (see page 28). No picture Cannot receive any channels

Condition

Explanation/Solution

Poor picture

Picture quality not as good Picture quality depends on the signal content. See Quick Setup Guide as viewed at the store (supplied) to display the best possible picture for that signal. Broadcast HD formats have Content and signal quality are regulated by the signal provider. Many HD poor quality channels and content are actually upscaled versions of standarddefinition broadcasts. The picture is affected by the quality of the signal received, which varies between channel and program. Double images or ghosts Check cable/antenna connections. Check the antenna location and direction. Only snow and noise appear Check if the antenna is broken or bent. on the screen Check if the antenna has reached the end of its serviceable life. (3-5 years in normal use, 1-2 years at the seaside.) Dotted lines or stripes Keep the TV away from noise sources such as cars, motorcycles, or hairdryers. If using 300 ohm twin lead, move the excess lead away from the TV or try using 75-ohm coaxial cable instead. No color / Dark picture / Adjust the Picture Mode options in the Picture settings (see page 31). Color is not correct / The If you set the Power Saving mode to Low or High, it will enhance the picture is too bright black level. Noisy picture Make sure that the antenna is connected using a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied). Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cords. To avoid TV interference, make sure to use an undamaged antenna cable. Blurry picture / Poor color Transporting the TV from a cold to a warm location or a sudden change in room temperature may cause moisture condensation, resulting in a blurry picture or poor color. Turn off your TV and wait a few hours before powering on again.

Optional accessories availability depends on its stock. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
0-9 buttons 22 4:3 Default 35
AC IN 8 Add Digital Channels 37 Advanced Settings 32 Alternate Audio 34 Ambient Sensor 24, 32 Analog Fine Tune 37 AUDIO OUT jack, described 9 Auto Adjustment 36 Auto Program 18, 37 Auto Shut Off 45 Auto Wide 35
HDMI Settings 43 Horizontal Center 35, 36 Hue 31
Idle TV Standby 45 Info Banner 42 Infrared Receiver (IR) 24 Initial Setup 44 INPUT button 20, 24 Installing the TV on a wall 47

JUMP button 22

Backlight 31 Balance 33 Bass 33 BRAVIA Sync buttons 20 Brightness 31
Label Channels 37 Label Video Inputs 42 Language 42
Eco 45 Parental Lock 38 Picture 31 Screen 35 Setup 41 Sound 33 Sharpness 31 Show/Hide Channels 37 Signal Type 37 Sleep Timer 42 Sound Mode 33 Speaker 24 Speakers 34 Standby (1) LED 24 Steady Sound 33 SUBWOOFER jack 9 Surround 33
Test Tone 33 Timer ( ) LED 24 TOOLS 22 Treble 33 Troubleshooting 5255 TV Rating 39
MENU button 21, 24 Motionflow 31 Movie Rating 39 MPEG Noise Reduction 31 MTS Audio 34 Music 29 MUTING button 22
CABLE/ANTENNA input, described CC button 20 CH +/ button 22, 24 Change Password 38 Channel Block 38 CineMotion 31 Closed Captions (CC) 41 Color 31 Color Temperature 31 COMPONENT IN (1080p/1080i/ 720p/480p/480i) 8 Country 38
U.S.A. Rating 40 Unrated 38 USB 9 USB Auto Start 41

Noise Reduction 31

PC IN 9 PC Settings 36 Phase 36 Photo 29 Picture 31 Picture Adjustments Lock 43 Picture Frame 29 Picture Mode 31 Picture Off ( ) LED 24 PIP 26 Pitch 36 POWER ("/1) button 22, 23 POWER (") LED 24 POWER button 24 Power Saving 45 Product Support 43
Vertical Center 35, 36 Video 29 VIDEO/AUDIO (L/R) jacks, described 8, 9 Video/Component 1 Selection 42 Viewing Blocked Programs 40 VOL +/ button 22, 24 Volume Offset 33
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) Display Area 35 DISPLAY button 22 Dolby Pro Logic II 33 Downloadable U.S. Rating 38
WIDE button 22 Wide Mode 35, 36
English Rating 40 ENT button 22 Enter Password 38 Equalizer 33 External Input Block 38
Rating 38 Reset 31, 33, 55 RETURN button 21
Favorites 37 FAVORITES button 20 French Rating 40
SATELLITE jack 9 SCENE button 21 Settings Channel 37
HDMI IN jack, described 9

KDL-40EX400/H

Key Features Full HD 1080p Resolution Ambient Sensor adjusts color based on room light LightSensor adjusts backlight with room light BRAVIA Engine 2 fully digital video processor USB port for photos, music & video playback BRAVIA Sync controls compatible devices w/ one remoteHD Inputs (4 HDMI, 2 Component, 1 PC) RS-232 control Key Technologies

40 inch1 Professional TV

The BRAVIA Pro The BRAVIA Pro models are an ideal entry-level product for public display and digital
signage in restaurants, sports bars, stadiums, arenas, corporate conference rooms, and many other applications. Plus, our BRAVIA Pro models come with our extensive professional support programs including 2 year parts and labor warranty, Priority Business Technical support, and much more. Visit www.sony.com/displays for more product and warranty information
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
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 Engine 2 Enjoy sharp, vibrant, life-like images while optimizing color & contrast and
significantly reducing noise with the BRAVIA Engine 2 fully digital processor.
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.
BRAVIA Sync Compatible 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.3
7 HD Inputs 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.4

Features

General
Closed Captions (CC): Analog, Digital Finish (Surface Color): PianoBlack HDMI InstaPort: Yes Start Up Sony Logo Display: 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 Scene Select: Auto, Cinema, Sports, Photo, Music, Game, Graphics, General Favorites (Simple UI): Yes Picture Frame Mode: Yes USB Player: Yes
Power Consumption (in Operation) max.: 170W Max
Regulation And Standards Compliance

VESA Hole Spacing Compatible: Yes VESA Hole Pitch: 300x300(40")
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term: 2 Years Parts, Labor and Panel WarrantyParts

Display

Backlight Type: CCFL Display Device: LCD
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, Custom Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE): Yes Cinema Mode: Yes Live Color Technology: Yes

Sensing

Ambient Sensor: Yes
Energy Saving & Efficiency
Power Saving Modes: Yes Eco Settings: Yes Dynamic Backlight Control: Yes Backlight Off Mode: Yes Estimated Annual Energy Consumption (kWh): 179.0 kWh Idle TV Standby: Yes Power Consumption (On Mode) for Energy Star: 97.3W Power Consumption (Standby Mode) for Energy Star: 0.23W

Specifications

Viewing Angle (Right/Left): 178(89/89) Viewing Angle (Up/Down): 178(89/89) Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 140,000:1 Screen Size (measured diagonally): 40" Display Resolution: Full HD 1080(1920x1080) Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Recycled & Recyclable Materials
Product Materials: Recycled Carton (more than 40%) Packaging Materials: Recycled Carton (more than 20%) Printed Materials: FSC Certified

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
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

Weights and Measurements

Weight (Approx.): 35.1 lbs. (15.9kg) with pedestal; 30.7 lbs. (13.9kg) without pedestal Dimensions (Approx.): 39 1/8 x 25 x 9 7/8" (992 x 635 x 250mm) with pedestal; 39 1/8 x 23 5/8 x 4" (992 x 598 x 100mm) without pedestal

Supplied Accessories

Remote Control (RM-YD035) Batteries (Type AAA x2) AC Power Cord (attached) Table Top Stand (separate, pre-assembled)
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

Optional Accessories

Please visit www.sony.com/displays
1. Viewable area, measured diagonally. 2. Works with other BRAVIA Sync or Theatre Sync labeled home audio/video products when connected via HDMI interface. 3. HDMI cable required, sold separately. 4. Devices must be connected via HDMI interface. 5. 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, Sync, Motionflow, BRAVIA Engine, LightSensor, Cyber-shot, 24p True Cinema, Xross Media Bar, make.believe, and the Sony logo, Full HD 1080p logo and BRAVIA logo are trademarks of Sony. PlayStation is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark. 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 and may vary.

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 Control for HDMI (HDMI CEC): Yes

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) ( common with HDMI 1) (stereo Mini) USB 2.0: 1(Side) HDMI PC Input: Yes AC Power Input: 1 (Rear) Pigtail RS232 Control: 9-pin, D-sub
Power Consumption (in Standby): Less than 0.23W (AC120V), Less than 0.4W (AC240V) Power Requirements (voltage): AC 120V Power Requirements (frequency): 60Hz
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Last Updated: 12/06/2010