Sony Flat Panel Television 4 136 111 121 User Manual

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entertainment products. And we are also constantly rethinking and re-evaluating our  
products, processes and our potential impact on the planet.  
Thanks to our results in that direction, this product achieved the European Eco label  
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Sony gives a minimum of 2 years guarantee for this LCD TV and 7 years availability for  
replacement of electronic parts.  
LCD Digital Colour TV  
Operating Instructions  
KDL-40E55xx  
KDL-46W55/57xx  
KDL-40W55/57xx  
KDL-37W55/57xx  
KDL-32W55/57xx  
KDL-46WE5  
KDL-32E55xx  
KDL-52V55/56xx  
KDL-46V55/56xx  
KDL-40V55/56xx  
KDL-37V55/56xx  
KDL-32V55/56xx  
KDL-40WE5  
Instructions about “Installing Wall Mount Bracket” are included within  
this TV’s instructions manual  
For useful information about Sony products  
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Manufactured under license from Dolby  
Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D  
symbol are trademarks of Dolby  
Laboratories.  
Notes on Digital TV  
function  
• Any functions related to Digital TV  
NOTICE FOR  
CUSTOMERS IN  
THE UNITED  
KINGDOM  
(
) will only work in countries or  
“BRAVIA” and  
are  
areas where DVB-T (MPEG-2 and  
H.264/MPEG-4 AVC) digital terrestrial  
signals are broadcast or where you have  
access to a compatible DVB-C (MPEG-  
2 and H.264/MPEG-4 AVC) cable  
service. Please confirm with your local  
dealer if you can receive a DVB-T signal  
where you live or ask your cable  
trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
“XMB™” and “XrossMediaBar” are  
trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony  
Computer Entertainment Inc.  
A moulded plug complying with BS1363  
is fitted to this equipment for your safety  
and convenience.  
provider if their DVB-C cable service is  
suitable for integrated operation with this  
TV.  
• Your cable provider may charge a fee for  
their services, or require you to agree to  
its terms and conditions of business.  
• This TV set complies with DVB-T and  
DVB-C specifications, but compatibility  
with future DVB-T digital terrestrial and  
DVB-C digital cable broadcasts are not  
guaranteed.  
• Some Digital TV functions may not be  
available in some countries/areas and  
DVB-C cable may not operate correctly  
with some providers.  
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need  
to be replaced, a 10 AMP fuse approved by  
ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 (i.e., marked  
with  
or ) must be used.  
When an alternative type of plug is used it  
should be fitted with a 10 AMP FUSE  
otherwise the circuit should be protected  
by a 10 AMP FUSE at the distribution  
board.  
If the plug supplied with this equipment  
has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to  
attach the fuse cover after you change the  
fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse  
cover. If you should lose the fuse cover,  
please contact your nearest Sony service  
station.  
For a list of compatible cable providers,  
refer to the support web site:  
DVBC/  
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• The illustrations used in this manual are  
of the KDL-40V55xx unless otherwise  
state.  
• The "x" that appear on the model name,  
correspond to numeric digits related to  
colour variation.  
FUSE  
Trademark information  
is a registered trademark of the DVB  
Project.  
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-  
Definition Multimedia Interface are  
trademarks or registered trademarks of  
HDMI Licensing LLC.  
FUSE  
DLNA and DLNA CERTIFIED are  
trademarks and/or service marks of Digital  
Living Network Alliance.  
How to replace the fuse  
Open the fuse compartment with a blade  
screwdriver, and replace the fuse.  
Please refer to the illustration that actually  
equipped with the product.  
GUIDE Plus+™ is (1) a registered  
trademark or trademark of, (2)  
manufactured under license from and (3)  
subject of various international patents and  
patent applications owned by, or licensed  
to, Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc.  
and/or its related affiliates.  
Introduction  
Thank you for choosing this Sony product.  
Before operating the TV, please read this  
manual thoroughly and retain it for future  
reference.  
GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE  
INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/OR ITS  
RELATED AFFILIATES ARE NOT IN  
ANY WAY LIABLE FOR THE  
ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM  
SCHEDULE INFORMATION  
The manufacturer of this product is  
Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan  
Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.  
The Authorized Representative for  
EMC and product safety is Sony  
Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger  
Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,  
PROVIDED BY THE GUIDE PLUS+  
SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL  
GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE  
INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND /OR ITS  
RELATED AFFILIATES BE LIABLE  
FOR ANYAMOUNTS REPRESENTING  
LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF  
BUSINESS, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL,  
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN  
CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION  
OR USE OF ANY INFORMATION,  
EQUIPMENT, OR SERVICES  
Germany. For any service or  
guarantee matters please refer to  
the addresses given in separate  
service or guarantee documents.  
RELATING TO THE GUIDE Plus+™  
SYSTEM.  
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Precautions....................................................................................................................................... 9  
Adjusting the Server Display Settings ......................................................................................... 31  
Installing the Accessories (Wall-Mount Bracket) ........................................................................ 45  
Specifications ................................................................................................................................. 48  
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................. 51  
Index................................................................................................................................................ 57  
Before operating the TV, please read “Safety Information” (page 8). Retain this manual for future reference.  
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Start-up Guide  
Before Use  
1: Attaching the stand  
(Except for 52 inches)  
To check the accessories  
1
Open the carton box and take out the stand  
and the screws.  
Mains lead (Type C-6)* (1) (Except for 37/32  
inches)  
2
Place the TV set on the stand. Take care  
not to interfere with cables.  
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.  
To insert batteries into the remote  
Push and lift the cover to open.  
3
Fix the TV to the stand according to the  
arrow marks that guide the screw holes  
using the supplied screws.  
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• For KDL-40E55/32E55xx you can adjust the  
stand to a higher position. For details refer to  
leaflet “How to change the height of the stand”.  
• If using an electric screwdriver, set the tightening  
torque at approximately 1.5 N·m (15 kgf·cm).  
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2: Connecting an aerial/Set  
Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD  
recorder)  
3: Preventing the TV from  
toppling over  
Connecting a Set Top Box/recorder (e.g.  
DVD recorder) with SCART  
Set Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD recorder)  
1
2
3
Install a wood screw (4 mm in diameter,  
not supplied) in the TV stand.  
Connecting a Set Top Box/recorder (e.g.  
DVD recorder) with HDMI  
Install a machine screw (M4 × 20, not  
supplied) into the screw hole of the TV.  
Tie the wood screw and the machine  
screw with a strong cord.  
Set Top Box/recorder (e.g. DVD recorder)  
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4: Bundling the cables  
Follow the instructions on the screen.  
Digital Auto Tuning: When you select  
“Cable”, we recommend that you select  
“Quick Scan” for quick tuning. Set  
“Frequency” and “Network ID” according  
to the information supplied from your  
cable provider. If no channel is found  
using “Quick Scan”, try “Full Scan”  
(though it may take some time).  
For a list of compatible cable providers,  
refer to the support web site:  
DVBC/  
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• Do not bundle the mains lead/AC power cord  
together with other cables.  
• 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 41).  
5: Performing the initial  
Set-up  
Eco Preset: When you select “Yes”, the  
“Eco” settings are changed into  
recommended values to reduce power  
consumption.  
To Set-up GUIDE Plus+™ System  
(only when GUIDE Plus+™ System is  
available)*  
* Conditions for setting up this feature:  
– you can receive digital broadcasting.  
– when “Antenna” is selected in “5: Performing  
the initial Set-up”.  
1 Connect the TV to your mains socket.  
2 Switch ENERGY SAVING SWITCH on  
(page 10) (KDL-46WE5/40WE5 only).  
3 Press 1 on the TV.  
When you switch on the TV for the first  
time, the Language menu appears on the  
screen.  
1
Enter postal code of region you live using  
F/f/G/g/  
.
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• Enter from the left, when the postal code is  
fewer than seven digits.  
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3
Select language for GUIDE Plus+.  
Adjusting the viewing angle  
of the TV  
This TV can be adjusted within the angles  
shown below.  
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.  
Adjust the angle left and right (swivel)  
The initial download may take some time,  
so do not press any buttons on the TV or  
remote while proceeding. Once you have  
received the first download of TV listings  
data, all future downloads will be done  
automatically.  
Top view  
Front  
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• For KDL-40E55/32E55xx swivel is locked to  
avoid to get your fingers caught. To unlock and  
move the TV set to a higher position refer to the  
leaflet “How to change the height of the stand”.  
Detaching the Table-Top  
Stand from the TV  
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• Remove the screws guided by the arrow marks  
of the TV.  
• Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any  
reason other than to wall-mount the TV.  
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Installed on the wall  
Notes  
• Do not use the supplied mains lead on  
any other equipment.  
30 cm  
Safety  
Information  
• Do not pinch, bend, or twist the mains  
lead excessively. The core conductors  
may be exposed or broken.  
10 cm  
10 cm  
• Do not modify the mains lead.  
• Do not put anything heavy on the mains  
lead.  
• Do not pull on the mains lead itself when  
disconnecting the mains lead.  
• Do not connect too many appliances to  
the same mains socket.  
Installation/Set-up  
Install and use the TV set in accordance  
with the instructions below in order to  
avoid any risk of fire, electrical shock or  
damage and/or injuries.  
10 cm  
Leave at least this space around  
the set.  
Installation  
• The TV set should be installed near an  
easily accessible mains socket.  
• Place the TV set on a stable, level  
surface.  
• Only qualified service personnel should  
carry out wall installations.  
• Do not use a poor fitting mains socket.  
Installed with stand  
30 cm  
Prohibited Usage  
Do not install/use the TV set in locations,  
environments or situations such as those  
listed below, or the TV set may  
10 cm  
10 cm  
6 cm  
• For safety reasons, it is strongly  
recommended that you use Sony  
accessories, including:  
malfunction and cause a fire, electrical  
shock, damage and/or injuries.  
Leave at least this space around  
the set.  
Location:  
Wall-mount bracket SU-WL500  
Outdoors (in direct sunlight), at the  
seashore, on a ship or other vessel, inside a  
vehicle, in medical institutions, unstable  
locations, near water, rain, moisture or  
smoke.  
• Be sure to use the screws supplied with  
the Wall-mount bracket when attaching  
the mounting hooks to the TV set. The  
supplied screws are designed so that they  
are 8 mm to 12 mm in length when  
measured from the attaching surface of  
the mounting hook.  
The diameter and length of the screws  
differ depending on the Wall-mount  
bracket model.  
• To ensure proper ventilation and prevent  
the collection of dirt or dust:  
Do not lay the TV set flat, install  
upside down, backwards, or  
sideways.  
Do not place the TV set on a shelf,  
rug, bed or in a closet.  
Do not cover the TV set with a cloth,  
such as curtains, or items such as  
newspapers, etc.  
Environment:  
Places that are hot, humid, or excessively  
dusty; where insects may enter; where it  
might be exposed to mechanical vibration,  
near flammable objects (candles, etc). The  
TV set shall not be exposed to dripping or  
splashing and no objects filled with  
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on  
the TV.  
Use of screws other than those supplied  
may result in internal damage to the TV  
set or cause it to fall, etc.  
Do not install the TV set as shown  
below.  
8 mm - 12 mm  
Air circulation is blocked.  
Situation:  
Screw (supplied with the  
Wall-mount bracket)  
Do not use when your hands are wet, with  
the cabinet removed, or with attachments  
not recommended by the manufacturer.  
Disconnect the TV set from mains socket  
and aerial during lightning storms.  
Mounting Hook  
Hook attachment on rear  
of TV set  
Wall  
Wall  
Transporting  
Broken pieces:  
• Before  
• Do not throw anything at the TV set. The  
screen glass may break by the impact and  
cause serious injury.  
transporting the  
TVset,disconnect  
all cables.  
• Two or three  
people are needed  
totransport a large  
TV set.  
• If the surface of the TV set cracks, do not  
touch it until you have unplugged the  
mains lead. Otherwise electric shock  
may result.  
Mains lead  
Handle the mains lead and socket as  
follows in order to avoid any risk of fire,  
electrical shock or damage and/or injuries:  
• When  
Use only mains leads supplied by  
Sony, not other suppliers.  
Insert the plug fully into the mains  
socket.  
Operate the TV set on a 220–240 V AC  
supply only.  
When wiring cables, be sure to unplug  
the mains lead for your safety and take  
care not to catch your feet on the  
cables.  
Disconnect the mains lead from the  
mains socket before working on or  
moving the TV set.  
transporting the  
TV set by hand,  
hold it as shown  
on the right. Do  
not put stress on  
the LCD panel.  
• When lifting or  
moving the TV  
set, hold it firmly  
from the bottom.  
• When transporting the TV set, do not  
subject it to jolts or excessive vibration.  
• When transporting the TV set for repairs  
or when moving, pack it using the  
original carton and packing material.  
When not in use  
• If you will not be using the TV set for  
several days, the TV set should be  
disconnected from the mains for  
environmental and safety reasons.  
• As the TV set is not disconnected from  
the mains when the TV set is just turned  
off, pull the plug from the mains to  
disconnect the TV set completely.  
• However, some TV sets may have  
features that require the TV set to be left  
in standby to work correctly.  
For children  
• Do not allow children to climb on the TV  
set.  
• Keep small accessories out of the reach  
of children, so that they are not  
mistakenly swallowed.  
Keep the mains lead away from heat  
sources.  
Ventilation  
• Never cover the ventilation holes or  
insert anything in the cabinet.  
• 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.  
Unplug the mains plug and clean it  
regularly. If the plug is covered with  
dust and it picks up moisture, its  
insulation may deteriorate, which  
could result in a fire.  
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contact with rubber or vinyl materials  
may result in damage to the screen  
surface and cabinet material.  
• Periodic vacuuming of the ventilation  
openings is recommended to ensure to  
proper ventilation.  
• When adjusting the angle of the TV set,  
move it slowly so as to prevent the TV  
set from moving or slipping off from its  
table stand.  
Disposal of  
waste batteries  
(applicable in the  
European Union  
and other  
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.  
European  
countries with separate  
collection systems)  
Optional Equipment  
When:  
This symbol on the battery or on the  
packaging indicates that the battery  
provided with this product shall not be  
treated as household waste. On certain  
batteries this symbol might be used in  
combination with a chemical symbol. The  
chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead  
(Pb) are added if the battery contains more  
than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. By  
ensuring these batteries are disposed of  
correctly, you will help prevent potentially  
negative consequences for the  
Keep optional components or any  
equipment emitting electromagnetic  
radiation away from the TV set. Otherwise  
picture distortion and/or noisy sound may  
occur.  
Mains lead is damaged.  
Poor fitting of mains socket.  
TV set is damaged by being dropped,  
hit or having something thrown at it.  
Any liquid or solid object falls through  
openings in the cabinet.  
Batteries  
• Observe the correct polarity when  
inserting batteries.  
• Do not use different types of batteries  
together or mix old and new batteries.  
• Dispose of batteries in an  
environmentally friendly way. Certain  
regions may regulate the disposal of  
batteries. Please consult your local  
authority.  
• Handle the remote with care. Do not  
drop or step on it, or spill liquid of any  
kind onto it.  
• Do not place the remote in a location  
near a heat source, a place subject to  
direct sunlight, or a damp room.  
Precautions  
Viewing the TV  
• View the TV in moderate light, as  
viewing the TV in poor light or during  
long period of time, strains your eyes.  
• When using headphones, adjust the  
volume so as to avoid excessive levels,  
as hearing damage may result.  
environment and human health which  
could otherwise be caused by  
inappropriate waste handling of the  
battery. The recycling of the materials will  
help to conserve natural resources. In case  
of products that for safety, performance or  
data integrity reasons require a permanent  
connection with an incorporated battery,  
this battery should be replaced by qualified  
service staff only. To ensure that the  
battery will be treated properly, hand over  
the product at end-of-life to the applicable  
collection point for the recycling of  
electrical and electronic equipment. For all  
other batteries, please view the section on  
how to remove the battery from the product  
safely. Hand the battery over to the  
applicable collection point for the  
LCD Screen  
• Although the LCD screen is made with  
high-precision technology and 99.99%  
or more of the pixels are effective, black  
dots may appear or bright points of light  
(red, blue, or green) may appear  
Disposal of the TV set  
Disposal of Old  
Electrical &  
Electronic  
Equipment  
(Applicable in  
constantly on the LCD screen. This is a  
structural property of the LCD screen  
and is not a malfunction.  
• Do not push or scratch the front filter, or  
place objects on top of this TV set. The  
image may be uneven or the LCD screen  
may be damaged.  
• If this TV set is used in a cold place, a  
smear may occur in the picture or the  
picture may become dark. This does not  
indicate a failure. These phenomena  
disappear as the temperature rises.  
• Ghosting may occur when still pictures  
are displayed continuously. It may  
disappear after a few moments.  
• The screen and cabinet get warm when  
this TV set is in use. This is not a  
malfunction.  
• The LCD screen contains a small amount  
of liquid crystal. Some fluorescent tubes  
used in this TV set also contain mercury.  
Follow your local ordinances and  
regulations for disposal.  
recycling of waste batteries. For more  
detailed information about recycling of  
this product or battery, please contact your  
local Civic Office, your household waste  
disposal service or the shop where you  
purchased the product.  
the European  
Union and other European  
countries with separate  
collection systems)  
This symbol on the product or on its  
packaging indicates that this product shall  
not be treated as household waste. Instead  
it shall be handed over to the applicable  
collection point for the recycling of  
electrical and electronic equipment. By  
ensuring this product is disposed of  
correctly, you will help prevent potential  
negative consequences for the  
environment and human health, which  
could otherwise be caused by  
Handling and cleaning the  
screen surface/cabinet of  
the TV set  
Be sure to unplug the mains lead connected  
to the TV set from mains socket before  
cleaning.  
inappropriate waste handling of this  
product. The recycling of materials will  
help to conserve natural resources. For  
more detailed information about recycling  
of this product, please contact your local  
Civic Office, your household waste  
disposal service or the shop where you  
purchased the product.  
To avoid material degradation or screen  
coating degradation, observe the following  
precautions.  
• To remove dust from the screen surface/  
cabinet, wipe gently with a soft cloth. If  
dust is persistent, wipe with a soft cloth  
slightly moistened with a diluted mild  
detergent solution.  
• Never use any type of abrasive pad,  
alkaline/acid cleaner, scouring powder,  
or volatile solvent, such as alcohol,  
benzene, thinner or insecticide. Using  
such materials or maintaining prolonged  
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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.  
(KDL-46WE5/  
40WE5 only)  
Buttons on the TV will work the same as those on the remote.  
* In the TV menu, these buttons will work as F/f/G/g/  
z
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• The number 5, N, PROG + and AUDIO buttons on the remote  
have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dots as a reference when operating  
the TV.  
Button/Switch  
Description  
1 "/1 (TV  
Press to turn the TV on and off from standby  
mode.  
standby)  
2 1 (Power)  
Press to turn the TV on or off.  
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• To turn the TV completely off (0 W, no  
power consumption), turn off the TV, then  
unplug the mains lead/AC power cord from  
the mains/AC power.  
3 ENERGY  
SAVING  
Press to turn the TV on or off.  
When ENERGY SAVING SWITCH is  
switched off, power consumption is reduced.  
SWITCH  
(KDL-46WE5/ If the TV is in standby mode when ENERGY  
40WE5 only)  
SAVING SWITCH is switched off, switching  
ENERGY SAVING SWITCH on puts the TV  
back into standby mode only.  
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• When ENERGY SAVING SWITCH is  
switched off, you will not be able to perform  
such functions as saving clock settings,  
downloading EPGs, or updating software.  
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4 SCENE  
Press to display the “Scene Select” menu.  
When you select the desired scene option, the  
(except for  
KDL-46/40/37/32 optimum sound quality and picture quality for  
W5720  
W5730  
W5740)  
the selected scene are automatically set.  
Press F/f/G/g to select the scene option, then  
press  
.
Cinema: Delivers picture scenes just like those  
in a theatre-like atmosphere with dynamic  
sound.  
Photo: Delivers picture scenes that  
authentically reproduces the texture and colour  
of a printed photo.  
Sports: Delivers picture scenes that let you  
experience realistic picture and sound like those  
in a stadium.  
Music: Delivers sound effects that let you  
experience dynamic and clear sound like that at  
a concert.  
Game: Delivers picture scenes that let you  
enjoy your game-playing experience to the  
fullest with superb picture and sound quality.  
Graphics: Delivers picture scenes that ease  
your prolonged monitor viewing experience and  
reduce fatigue by displaying clearer detailed  
pictures.  
General: Current user settings.  
Auto: The optimum sound quality and picture  
quality are automatically set according to the  
input source, though there may not be any effect  
depending on the connected devices.  
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• In Digital mode, "Scene" options are applied  
independently for HD (High-definition) and  
SD (Standard-definition) pictures.  
• When you set Theatre Mode (page 13) to on,  
the “Scene Select” setting switches to  
“Cinema” automatically.  
5 AUDIO  
In analogue mode: Press to change the dual  
sound mode (page 37).  
In digital mode: Press to change the language  
to be used for the programme currently being  
viewed (page 42).  
6
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Each time you press the button, the display  
Text reveal) changes as follows:  
In digital mode: Details of the current  
programme t Details of the next programme  
(only for Sony Guide)  
In analogue mode: Current channel number  
and screen mode t Clock information  
In Text mode: Reveals hidden information  
(e.g. answers to a quiz) (page 16).  
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7 F/f/G/g/  
Press F/f/G/g to move the on-screen cursor.  
Press to select/confirm the highlighted item.  
When playing a photo file: Press to pause/  
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  
to  
pause/start the playback. Press and hold G/g to  
fast forward/fast reverse, then release the  
button at the point where you want to resume  
playback. Press F to start playback from the  
beginning of the current file. Press f to go to  
the next file.  
8 OPTIONS  
Press to display a list that contains “Device  
Control” or shortcuts to some setting menus.  
Use the “Device Control” menu to operate  
equipment that is compatible with Control for  
HDMI.  
The listed options vary depending on the input  
source.  
9 HOME  
Press to display the TV Home Menu (page 32).  
q; Coloured  
When the coloured buttons are available, an  
operation guide appears on the screen.  
buttons  
qa Number  
In TV mode: Press to select channels. For  
channel numbers 10 and above, press the next  
digit quickly.  
buttons  
In Text mode: Press to enter a page number.  
qs  
Press to display the Favourite List that you  
have specified (page 21).  
(Favourite)  
qd PROG +/–/  
In TV mode: Press to select the next (+) or  
previous (–) channel.  
In Text mode: Press to select the next ( ) or  
previous ( ) page.  
/
qf  
(Subtitle  
setting)  
Press to change the subtitle language (page 42)  
(in digital mode only).  
qg % (Mute)  
Press to mute the sound. Press again to restore  
the sound.  
z
• In standby mode, if you want to turn on the  
TV without sound, press this button.  
qh 2 +/–  
Press to adjust the volume.  
(Volume)  
qj / (Text)  
Press to display text information (page 15).  
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qk  
ql  
RETURN Press to return to the previous screen of the  
displayed menu.  
When playing a photo/music/video file: Press  
to stop the playback. (The display returns to the  
file or folder list.)  
GUIDE  
(EPG)  
Press to display the Digital Electronic  
Programme Guide (EPG) (page 17).  
w; DIGITAL  
Press to display the digital channel that was  
last viewed.  
When viewing pictures from connected  
equipment: Press to return to normal TV mode.  
wa ANALOG  
Press to display the analogue channel that was  
last viewed.  
When viewing pictures from connected  
equipment: Press to return to normal TV mode.  
ws BRAVIA  
m/N/X/M/x: You can operate the  
BRAVIA Sync-compatible equipment that is  
connected to the TV.  
Sync  
SYNC MENU: Displays the menu of  
connected HDMI equipment. While viewing  
other input screens or TV programmes,  
“HDMI Device Selection” is displayed when  
the button is pressed.  
THEATRE: You can set Theatre Mode to on  
or off. When Theatre Mode is set to on, the  
optimum sound quality (if the TV is connected  
with an audio system using an HDMI cable)  
and picture quality for film-based contents are  
automatically set.  
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• If you turn the TV off, Theatre Mode is also  
turned off.  
• When you change the “Scene Select” setting,  
Theatre Mode turns off automatically.  
• “Control for HDMI” (BRAVIA Sync) is only  
available with the connected Sony equipment  
that has the BRAVIA Sync or BRAVIA  
Theatre Sync logo or is compatible with  
Control for HDMI.  
wd  
wf  
/
(Input In TV mode: Press to display a list of inputs.  
select/Text  
hold)  
In Text mode: Press to hold the current page.  
(Screen  
mode)  
Press to change the screen format (page 16).  
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Indicators  
(KDL-40E55/32E55xx  
only)  
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.  
Do not put anything over the sensor. The sensor may not work properly.  
sensor  
3
(Picture Off / Lights up in green when you select “Picture Off” (page 33).  
Timer)  
Lights up in orange when you set the timer (page 20, 33).  
Lights up in red when the TV is in standby mode.  
Lights up in green when the TV is on.  
4 1 (Standby)  
5 " (Power)  
6 Presence Sensor Do not put anything over the sensor, doing so may affect its function (page 33).  
(KDL-46WE5/  
40WE5 only)  
About the operation guide on the TV screen  
Operation Guide  
Example: Press  
or  
RETURN (see 7 (page 12) or qk (page 13)).  
The operation guide provides help on how to operate the TV using the remote, and is displayed at  
the bottom of the screen. Use the remote buttons shown on the operation guide.  
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Watching TV  
3
Press the number buttons or PROG +/– to  
select a TV channel.  
Watching TV  
To select a digital programme using the  
Digital Electronic Programme Guide  
(EPG) (page 17).  
In digital mode  
An information banner appears briefly.  
The following icons may be indicated on  
the banner.  
: Interactive service is available  
(MHEG Digital Text)  
: Interactive service (MHEG Digital  
Text) is currently disabled  
: Radio service  
: Scrambled/Subscription service  
:
Multiple audio languages available  
: Subtitles available  
2
: Subtitles available for the hearing  
impaired  
: Recommended minimum age for  
current programme (ages from 4 to  
18)  
: Parental lock  
To access Digital Text  
3
3
Many broadcasters provide a Digital Text  
service. Digital Text offers graphically rich  
contents, compared to Analogue Text.  
Select a digital channel which provides Digital  
Text, then press /.  
When a broadcaster provides a dedicated  
Digital Text channel, select this channel to  
access Digital Text.  
To navigate through Digital Text, follow the  
instructions on the screen.  
1
2
Press 1 on the TV to turn on the TV.  
When the TV cannot be turned on, switch  
ENERGY SAVING SWITCH on (page 10)  
(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.  
To exit Digital Text, press  
RETURN.  
To move around, press F/f/G/g.  
To select items, press and the number  
buttons.  
To access shortcuts, press the coloured  
buttons.  
Press DIGITAL to switch to digital mode,  
or press ANALOG to switch to analogue  
mode.  
The available channels vary depending on  
the mode.  
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To access Analogue Text  
14:9*  
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)  
Displays the 14:9  
picture in the correct  
proportion. As a result,  
side bars are shown on  
the screen.  
To select a page, press the number buttons or  
* Parts of the top and bottom of the picture may be cut off.  
You can adjust the vertical position of the picture. Press  
F/f to move the picture up or down (e.g. to read  
subtitles).  
/
.
To hold a page, press  
To reveal hidden information, press  
.
.
z
~
• You can also jump directly to a page by selecting  
the page number displayed on the screen. Press  
and F/f/G/g to select the page number, then press  
.
• When four coloured items appear at the bottom of  
the Text page, you can access pages quickly and  
easily (FasText). Press the corresponding coloured  
button to access the page.  
• When you select “Smart”, some characters and/or  
letters at the top and the bottom of the picture may  
not be visible. In such a case, adjust “Vertical  
Size” in the “Screen” menu (page 37).  
z
• When “Auto Format” (page 37) is set to “On”, the  
TV automatically selects the best mode to suit the  
broadcast.  
• If 720p, 1080i or 1080p source pictures are  
displayed with black borders on the screen edges,  
select “Smart” or “Zoom” to adjust the pictures.  
To change the Screen Format manually  
Press  
repeatedly to select the desired  
Screen Format.  
Smart*  
Enlarges the centre  
portion of the picture.  
The left and right edges  
of the picture are  
stretched to fill the 16:9  
screen.  
4:3  
Displays the 4:3 picture  
in its original size. Side  
bars are shown to fill  
the 16:9 screen.  
Wide  
Stretches the 4:3  
picture horizontally, to  
fill the 16:9 screen.  
Zoom*  
Displays the  
cinemascopic (letter  
box format) picture in  
the correct proportion.  
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Using GUIDE Plus+™ System and the Digital Electronic  
Programme Guide (EPG)  
Conditions for setting up this feature:  
– you can receive digital broadcasting.  
– 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.  
Please check the GUIDE Plus+ website whether or not DTT GUIDE Plus+ is already available in  
your country.  
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When you use GUIDE Plus+, it is recommended that you turn off your TV by using the standby button on the  
remote, not the power button on your TV, in order to update the programme information.  
Using GUIDE Plus+  
Use GUIDE Plus+ System to find the show that you want to watch. The feature allows you to  
search for shows by programme categories and by keyword. The GUIDE Plus+ programme  
provides up to eight days of TV programming information. Be sure to complete the initial Set-up  
(page 6) to use this service.  
GUIDE Plus+ System Components  
GUIDE Plus+ logo  
Video  
window  
Information box  
Menu bar  
Channel  
logo and  
programme  
title  
Information  
panels  
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• Image shown above varies depending on country/region.  
• Information panels is not Sony provided, adverts from Branding Partner.  
• The function of action bar varies with cursor location and when in settings.  
1
2
Press  
GUIDE.  
Perform the desired operation as shown in the following table or displayed on the screen.  
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To  
Do this  
View a programme  
Press F/f/G/g to select a programme, then press  
.
~
• The programme information will appear in the information box.  
• Press  
to access the extended information box for a long  
synopsis.  
• You can use PROG +/– to page up/down through the listings.  
Press BRAVIA Sync m/M to go to the next day or one day  
back.  
Turn off the TV Guide  
Press  
GUIDE to exit TV Guide.  
Set a programme to be displayed  
automatically on the screen when it  
starts  
Press F/f/G/g to select a future programme you want to watch, then  
press the green button.  
~
– Reminder  
• To cancel a reminder, press the red button when “Reminder” is  
highlighted or use “Schedule” on the menu bar.  
• If you switch the TV to standby mode, it will automatically turn  
itself on when the programme is about to start.  
Menu bar  
Press F repeatedly to access the menu bar.  
Press G/g to select area. (“Grid”, “Search”, “My TV”, “Schedule”  
and “Set-up”)  
You can view a programme or set a reminder in “Grid” area.  
Search a programme  
– Search  
You can quickly and easily find something of interest to watch or to  
set a reminder by category (e.g. Sport) or subcategory (e.g. Football)  
of a programme.  
1
Highlight “Search” on the menu bar, then, press f only one  
time.  
2
Press F/f/G/g to select a category or subcategory, then press  
.
Search your own keyword  
– My Choice  
In addition to the standard categories and sub-categories, you can set  
your own search keywords.  
1
2
Highlight “My Choice” in the “Search” area on the menu bar.  
Press yellow button to add a keyword, then the virtual keyboard  
appears.  
3
4
5
6
Use the virtual keyboard to enter your keyword.  
Confirm with the green button.  
Your personal keyword appears in the “My Choice”.  
Select your keyword and press to start a search according to  
your personal keyword.  
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To  
Do this  
Set a Profile and receive  
The “My TV” area allows you to set up a personal profile.  
recommendations according to your You can define a personal profile by channels, categories and/or by  
preferences  
– My TV  
keywords.  
The “My TV” area is making recommendations to you to quickly and  
easily find something of interest to watch or to set a reminder.  
How to set your profile:  
1
Highlight “My TV” on the menu bar, press the green button to  
set your profile.  
2
3
Press F/f to select channels, categories or keywords.  
Press the yellow button to add a channel, a category or a  
keyword to your profile.  
4
Press F/f/G/g to select a channel, a category or a keyword, then  
press  
.
5
6
Repeat step 2 to 4 to add more items.  
Press to activate your profile.  
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• You can delete or edit with the red and green buttons.  
Delete and edit reminder  
– Schedule  
1
2
Highlight “Schedule” on the menu bar.  
Press F/f to delete or edit with the red and green buttons.  
z
• When no reminder is set, “No programmes” is displayed. Press g to  
highlight “Frequency” (e.g.weekly) or “Timing” (e.g.reminder  
timing:10 min early), you can change this settings by pressing  
colour buttons.  
Configure the GUIDE Plus+ System 1 Highlight “Set-up” on menu bar.  
according to your personal situation  
– Set-up  
2
Press F/f for you to select below items you want to configure.  
“Personal Preferences”: You can change the on screen language,  
change reminder timing and set overnight download.  
“Start Installation Sequence”: This feature provides an easy way to  
restart your installation from scratch. This will delete all your current  
TV listing data.  
“Manual Data Download”: Update your TV listings immediately. If  
the TV is switched off during several days, TV listings will not be  
updated automatically. In this case, use this feature to update TV  
listings.  
“GUIDE Plus+ System Information:” screen: Display GUIDE Plus+  
System information. This screen is providing several values that are  
helpful for troubleshooting.  
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Using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)  
1
In digital mode, press  
GUIDE.  
2
Perform the desired operation as shown in  
the following table or displayed on the  
screen.  
This function may not be available in some countries/regions.  
To switch the GUIDE (Sony Guide or GUIDE Plus+), see page 43.  
To  
Do this  
View a programme  
Turn off the EPG  
Press F/f/G/g to select a programme, then press  
Press GUIDE.  
.
Sort programme information by  
category  
– Category list  
1
2
Press the blue button.  
Press F/f to select a category, then press  
Category name (e.g. “News”) contains all channels  
corresponding to the selected category.  
.
Set a programme to be displayed  
automatically on the screen when it  
starts  
1
2
Press F/f/G/g to select a future programme you want to  
display, then press  
.
Press F/f to select “Reminder”, then press  
.
– Reminder  
A c symbol appears next to the programme’s information. The  
indicator on the TV front panel lights up in orange.  
~
• If you switch the TV to standby mode, the TV will automatically  
turn on when the programme starts.  
Cancel a reminder  
– Cancel Timer  
1
2
3
Press  
Press F/f to select “Timer list”, then press  
Press F/f to select the programme you want to cancel, then  
press  
Press F/f to select “Cancel Timer”, then press  
.
.
.
4
.
A display appears to confirm that you want to cancel the  
programme.  
5
Press G/g to select “Yes”, then press  
.
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Using the Favourite List  
The Favourite feature lets you select  
programmes from a list of up to 16 favourite  
channels that you specify.  
Analogue Favourites  
1
2
In analogue mode, press  
.
Perform the desired operation as shown in  
the following table or displayed on the  
screen.  
Analogue Favourite List  
To  
Do this  
Watch a channel  
Turn off the Favourite list  
Press  
Press  
.
.
Add a current channel to the  
Favourite list  
Press F/f to select “Add to Favourites”, then press  
.
Remove a channel from the Favourite 1 Press F/f to select “Edit Favourites”, then press  
.
list  
The “Favourite Set-up” screen appears.  
Press F/f to select the channel number, then press  
Press F/f to select “– –”, then press  
2
3
.
.
You can specify up to four of your favourite  
channel lists.  
Digital Favourites  
1
2
In digital mode, press  
.
Perform the desired operation as shown in  
the following table or displayed on the  
screen.  
Digital Favourite List  
To  
Do this  
Turn off the Favourite list  
Press  
RETURN.  
Add or remove channels in a  
Favourite list  
1
Press the blue button.  
Go to step 2 when you add channels for the first time or the  
Favourite list is empty.  
2
3
Press the yellow button to select the Favourite list to edit.  
Press F/f/G/g to select the channel to add or remove, then press  
.
Watch a channel  
1
2
Press the yellow button to select a Favourite list.  
Press F/f to select a channel, then press  
.
Remove all channels from a  
Favourite list  
1
2
3
4
Press the blue button.  
Press the yellow button to select the Favourite list to edit.  
Press the blue button.  
Press G/g to select “Yes”, then press  
.
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Using Optional Equipment  
Connecting Optional Equipment  
You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV.  
1 2  
3 4 5  
7
8
9
0
6
qa  
qs  
qd  
Connecting audio-video equipment (quality order, high to low)  
Connect to  
Connect with  
HDMI cable  
Description  
5, 9, qa  
HDMI IN 1, 2, 3,  
or 4  
Digital video and audio signals are input from the connected  
equipment.  
In addition, when you connect the equipment that is  
compatible with Control for HDMI, communication with the  
connected equipment is supported (page 40).  
If the equipment has a DVI socket/jack, connect the DVI  
socket/jack to the HDMI IN 1 socket/jack through a DVI -  
HDMI adaptor interface (not supplied), and connect the  
equipment’s audio out sockets/jacks to the audio in sockets/  
jacks in the HDMI IN 1 sockets/jacks.  
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• 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.  
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Connect to  
Connect with  
Description  
3
/
Component video  
cable, audio cable  
COMPONENT IN  
2
/
AV1,  
AV2  
SCART cable  
When you connect an analogue decoder, the TV tuner outputs  
scrambled signals to the decoder, and the decoder  
unscrambles the signals before outputting them.  
/
/
qs  
AV3, and  
AV3  
Composite video When connecting a mono equipment, connect to the  
cable L socket.  
AV3  
Connecting audio/portable equipment  
Connect to  
Connect with  
Audio cable  
Description  
1
You can listen to TV sound on the connected Hi-Fi audio  
equipment.  
4 DIGITAL  
AUDIO OUT  
(OPTICAL)  
Optical audio  
cable  
You can listen to TV sound on the connected Home theatre  
system with digital input.  
8
USB  
USB cable  
You can enjoy photo/music/video files stored in a Sony  
digital still camera or camcorder (page 25).  
Connecting other equipment  
Connect to  
Connect with  
Description  
6
/
PC IN  
PC cable with  
ferrites, audio  
cable  
It is recommended to use a PC cable with ferrites, such as the  
“Connector, D-sub 15” (ref. 1-793-504-11, available in Sony  
Service Centre), or an equivalent.  
7
0
LAN  
LAN cable  
You can enjoy contents stored in DLNA-compatible devices  
via a network (page 28).  
CAM  
Provides access to pay TV services. For details, refer to the  
instruction manual supplied with your CAM.  
To use the CAM, remove the “dummy” card from the CAM  
slot, then turn off the TV and insert your CAM card into the  
slot. When you are not using the CAM, we recommend that  
you keep the “dummy” card in the CAM slot.  
(Conditional  
Access Module)  
z
Do not insert the smart card directly into the TV CAM  
(Conditional Access Module) slot. It must be fitted into the  
Conditional Access Module provided by your authorised  
dealer.  
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• CAM is not supported in some countries/areas. Check with  
your authorised dealer.  
qd i Headphones  
You can listen to TV sound through headphones.  
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To view two pictures simultaneously  
– PIP (Picture in Picture)  
Viewing Pictures from  
Connected Equipment  
Turn on the connected equipment, then  
perform the following operation.  
You can view two pictures (external input and  
TV programme) on the screen simultaneously.  
1
2
Press OPTIONS.  
Press F/f to select “PIP/ PAP”, then press  
.
1
2
Press  
.
Press F/f to select  
the desired input  
source, then press  
3
Press F/f to select “PIP”, then press  
.
The picture from the connected PC is  
displayed in full size, and the TV  
programme is displayed in the small  
screen.  
.
You can use F/f to change the position of  
the TV programme screen.  
4
Press the number buttons or PROG +/– to  
select a TV channel.  
To return to single picture mode  
For equipment connected to the scart  
sockets using a fully-wired 21-pin scart lead  
Press  
RETURN.  
z
Start playback on the connected equipment.  
The picture from the connected equipment  
appears on the screen.  
• You can switch the audible picture by pressing G/  
g.  
For an auto-tuned VCR  
In analogue mode, press PROG +/– or the  
number buttons, to select the video channel.  
To view two pictures simultaneously  
– PAP (Picture and Picture)  
You can view two pictures (external input and  
TV programme) on the screen simultaneously.  
~
• This function is not available for a PC input.  
1
2
Press OPTIONS.  
Press F/f to select “PIP/ PAP”, then press  
.
3
Press F/f to select “PAP”, then press  
.
The picture from the connected equipment  
is displayed on the left, and the TV  
programme is displayed on the right.  
4
Press the number buttons or PROG +/– to  
select the TV channel.  
To return to single picture mode  
Press  
RETURN.  
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• USB playback is supported for the following  
photo file formats:  
Playing back Photo/Music/  
Video via USB  
You can enjoy photo/music/video files stored  
in a Sony digital still camera or camcorder  
through a USB cable or USB storage device on  
your TV.  
– JPEG (JPEG format files with the extension  
“.jpg” and conforming to DCF 2.0 or Exif 2.21)  
– RAW (ARW/ARW 2.0 format files with the  
extension “.arw”. For preview only.)  
• USB playback is supported for the following  
music file format:  
– MP3 (files with the extension “.mp3” that have  
not been copyrighted)  
• USB playback is supported for the following  
video file format:  
– MPEG1 (files with the extension “.mpg”)  
• Photo Playback Auto Start works only for photo  
files in the newest digital still camera folder  
(DCF-compliant, highest-numbered “DCIM”  
folder).  
• Playback may not start automatically when some  
digital still cameras (such as cameras with internal  
memory) are connected.  
1
Connect a supported USB device to the  
TV.  
2
3
Press HOME.  
Press G/g to select “Photo”, “Music”, or  
“Video”.  
4
Press F/f to select a USB device, then  
press  
.
The file or folder list appears.  
To display a thumbnail list, press the  
yellow button while the list is displayed.  
• The file name and folder name support only  
English.  
5
Press F/f to select a file or folder, then  
• When you connect a Sony digital still camera, set  
the camera’s USB connection mode to Auto or  
“Mass Storage”. For more information about USB  
connection mode, refer to the instructions supplied  
with your digital camera.  
• Check the website below for updated information  
about compatible USB devices.  
• Use a USB storage device that is compliant with  
USB Mass Storage Class standards.  
press  
When you select a folder, select a file,  
then press  
Playback starts.  
.
.
Photo Playback Auto Start  
The TV automatically starts photo playback  
when the TV is turned on and a digital still  
camera or other device storing photo files is  
connected to the USB port then turned on  
(page 39).  
To display a photograph  
— Picture Frame  
You can display a photograph on the screen  
for a selected period of time. After that period,  
the TV automatically switches itself into  
standby mode.  
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• While the TV is accessing the data on the USB  
device, observe the following:  
– Do not turn off the TV or connected USB  
device.  
– Do not disconnect the USB cable.  
– Do not remove the USB device.  
The data on the USB device may be damaged.  
• Sony will not be held liable for any damage to, or  
loss of, data on the recording media due to a  
malfunction of any connected devices or the TV.  
• Playback does not start automatically if the TV is  
turned on after connecting the digital still camera  
or other device to the USB port.  
1
Select a photograph.  
You can select a photograph from the  
connected USB device or preset picture  
folder. For details on selecting a  
photograph (page 25).  
2
Press OPTIONS while the selected  
photograph is displayed, then press F/f to  
select “Picture Frame Image” and press  
.
• You can register the background music to be  
played during a slideshow using  
pressing OPTIONS, then select “Add to  
Slideshow” while playing back music.  
Photo by  
3
4
Press  
to the Home Menu.  
RETURN repeatedly to return  
Press G/g to select “Photo”, then select  
“Picture Frame” and press  
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The TV is switched to Picture Frame  
mode, and the selected photograph is  
displayed on the screen.  
To set the duration of displaying a  
photograph  
1
2
3
4
Connect the GPS unit to the USB port.  
Press HOME.  
Press G/g to select “Photo”.  
Press F/f to select the GPS unit, then  
Press OPTIONS, then select “Duration”  
press  
.
and press . Then, select the duration,  
5
Select the following items using F/f, then  
set them using G/g.  
and press  
.
The counter appears on the screen.  
To return to the XMB™  
– Time Zone  
– DST  
Press  
RETURN.  
6
7
Select “OK”, then press  
.
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The GPS log files are loaded.  
• If the photograph is selected from a USB device, it  
must remain connected to the TV.  
• If “Sleep Timer” is activated, the TV  
automatically will switch into standby mode.  
Disconnect the GPS unit and connect the  
device on which the photograph is stored.  
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9
Select a photograph (page 25).  
Press the green/red buttons to zoom in/out  
on the map.  
To display a photograph with the  
location on the map  
When using a digital still camera with GPS  
function, it is possible to display a photograph  
with a map of the location where the  
photograph was taken using a function of GPS  
for recording longitude and latitude. Because  
map information is downloaded from the  
Internet online map service, the network  
connection must be required and the TV has to  
be connected to the network (page 28).  
1
2
Select a photograph (page 25).  
Press the green/red buttons to zoom in/out  
on the map.  
To change the display position of the map  
on the TV screen, press the blue button  
repeatedly.  
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• Because the Internet online map service is  
provided by a third party, service may be changed  
or terminated without prior notification to the  
user.  
• The position indicated on the map may differ  
depending on the digital still camera.  
• Only a large-scale map that cannot be zoomed in  
or out is displayed if the TV is not connected to  
the Internet or the Internet online map service is  
terminated.  
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• A map can be displayed in the case of  
photograph’s Exif data includes a date  
information, and the associated longitude and  
latitude information (“Log files”) has been  
recorded using a Sony GPS unit. Follow the  
procedure described below.  
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To connect the equipment that is  
compatible with Control for HDMI  
Using BRAVIA Sync with  
Control for HDMI  
The Control for HDMI function enables the  
TV to communicate with the connected  
equipment that is compatible with the  
function, using HDMI CEC (Consumer  
Electronics Control).  
Connect the compatible equipment and the TV  
with an HDMI cable. When connecting an  
audio system, be sure to also connect the  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack of  
the TV and the audio system using an optical  
audio cable (page 22).  
For example, by connecting Sony equipment  
that is compatible with Control for HDMI  
(with HDMI cables), you can control them  
together.  
Be sure to connect the equipment correctly,  
and make the necessary settings.  
To make the Control for HDMI settings  
The Control for HDMI settings must be set on  
both the TV side and connected equipment  
side. See “HDMI Set-up” (page 40) for the TV  
side settings. For settings on the connected  
equipment, refer to the operating instructions  
for that equipment.  
Control for HDMI  
Automatically turns the connected  
equipment off when you switch the TV to  
standby mode using the remote.  
Automatically turns the TV on and  
switches the input to the connected  
equipment when the equipment starts to  
play.  
If you turn on a connected audio system  
while the TV is on, the sound output  
switches from the TV speaker to the audio  
system.  
Adjusts the volume (2 +/–) and mutes the  
sound (%) of a connected audio system.  
You can operate the connected Sony  
equipment that has the BRAVIA Sync logo  
by the TV remote by pressing:  
m/N/X/M/x to operate the connected  
equipment directly.  
SYNC MENU to display the menu of the connected  
HDMI equipment on the screen.  
After displaying the menu, you can operate the  
menu screen by using F/f/G/g, , colour buttons,  
and  
RETURN.  
OPTIONS to display “Device Control”, then select  
options from “Options” and “Content List” to  
operate the equipment.  
– Refer to the instruction manual of the equipment for  
available control.  
If “Control for HDMI” of the TV is set to  
“On”, “Control for HDMI” of the  
connected equipment is also automatically  
switched to “On”.  
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Using Home Network Features  
With this TV, you can enjoy contents stored in  
DLNA-compatible devices on the home  
network.  
Connecting to the Network  
Devices that store and provide contents, such  
as photo/music/video files, are called  
“Server”. The TV receives the photo/music/  
video files from the server via the network,  
and you can enjoy them on the TV even in  
other rooms.  
To enjoy the home network, a DLNA-  
compatible device (VAIO, Cyber-shot, etc.) is  
necessary as a server.  
TV  
Network  
cable  
(not  
supplied)  
In addition, when you connect your TV to the  
Internet, you can enjoy displaying a  
photograph that shows its location on the map  
(page 26), or enjoy "AppliCast" while  
watching a TV programme (page 29).  
Broadband router  
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To network devices  
• You will need to contract with an Internet service  
provider to connect to the Internet.  
Network cable (not supplied)  
DSL modem/  
Cable modem  
Internet  
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• AppliCast Widgets stored in the USB Mass  
Storage Device connected to BRAVIA. The  
Widget icons should appear under USB icon under  
"Network" in the Home Menu.  
Enjoying AppliCast  
While watching TV, you can display variety of  
information on the edge of TV screen by using  
Widgets (i.e. mini-applications).  
Many Widgets retrieve information from the  
Internet.  
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• 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.  
• Widgets may be changed or terminated without  
prior notification to the user.  
To Use Widgets  
Widgets can be displayed by selecting from  
the Home Menu. While the Widget is  
displayed, you can add to your Widget list so  
that it would be registered to be automatically  
displayed next time when you launch  
"AppliCast". Some Widgets allow you to save  
settings to provide you with the preferred  
information.  
1
2
3
Press HOME.  
Press G/g to select "Network".  
Press F/f to select the desired Widget to  
be displayed or simply select "AppliCast"  
icon to display your preferred list of  
Widgets.  
4
Follow the instruction on the Widget.  
To return to single picture mode  
Press  
RETURN.  
To Add or remove Widgets in AppliCast  
You can add to or remove from the Widget  
list.  
From Widget:  
5
While you are displaying the Widget,  
press OPTIONS.  
6
Select "Add to AppliCast" or "Remove  
from AppliCast".  
Up to 30 Widgets can be registered in  
"AppliCast".  
From "Network" in the Home Menu:  
7
8
Follow STEP1-2 above.  
Press F/f to select the desired Widget,  
then press OPTIONS.  
9
Follow STEP6.  
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don't require internet connection. They are "How  
to use AppliCast", "Analogue Clock", and  
"Calendar".  
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manual for the network device being used.  
Even files conforming to one of the file formats  
given above cannot be played in some cases.  
• The file name and folder name support only  
English.  
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.  
To enjoy photographs, music and  
videos on the TV screen by operating  
devices  
1
2
Press HOME.  
Press G/g to select “Photo”, “Music”, or  
“Video”.  
– Renderer  
Renderer is a feature for playing photo, music  
and video files stored in network devices  
(digital still cameras, mobile phones, etc.) on  
the TV by operating the controller device in  
question. To use this feature, a renderer-  
compatible device such as a digital still camera  
or mobile phone is required as the controller.  
Refer as well to the instruction manual  
supplied with the controller.  
3
yellow button while the list is displayed.  
When the server cannot be found  
See “Checking the Network Connection”  
(page 31) and “Adjusting the Server  
Display Settings” (page 31).  
1
Set “Renderer Function”, “Renderer  
Access Control” and “Renderer Set-up” in  
“Network Settings” if necessary  
(page 44).  
4
Press F/f to select a file or folder, then  
press  
When you select a folder, select a file,  
then press  
Playback starts.  
.
2
Play the file selected using the controller  
on the TV.  
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The file is played on the TV over the  
connected network.  
Use the controller or the TV’s remote to  
perform operations during playback.  
• A map can be displayed with a photograph in the  
case of longitude and latitude information has  
been recorded to photograph’s Exif data  
(page 26).  
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• Depending on the network device, it may be  
necessary to register the TV with the network  
device.  
• You can register the background music to be  
played during a slideshow using  
playing back music, press OPTIONS, then select  
“Add to Slideshow”.  
Photo. While  
• Picture quality may appear coarse when using  
Photo because images may be enlarged depending  
on the file. Also, images may not fill the entire  
screen depending on the image size and aspect  
ratio.  
• Some photo files may take some time to be  
displayed when using  
Photo.  
• To play files that are received from a network  
device, they need to conform to one of the  
following file formats.  
– Still images: JPEG format  
– Music: MP3 format or linear PCM format  
– Video: The following file formats stored on the  
sever: AVCHD, HDV, MPEG2-PS (which in  
some cases may not be able to be played)  
Depending on the network device, the file format  
may be converted before transfer. In such cases,  
the file format resulting after conversion is used  
for playback. For details, refer to the instruction  
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Checking the Network  
Connection  
Adjusting the Server  
Display Settings  
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.  
You can select home network servers to be  
displayed on the Home Menu.  
Up to 10 servers can be displayed on the Home  
Menu automatically.  
1
Set the server to allow connections from  
the TV.  
For details on settings on the server, refer  
to the Operating Instructions supplied  
with the server.  
1
2
3
Press HOME.  
Press G to select “Settings”.  
Press F/f to select “Network Settings”,  
2
3
4
Press HOME.  
then press  
.
Press G/g to select “Settings”.  
Press F/f to select “Network Settings”,  
4
5
Select “Network”, then press  
.
Select “IP Address Settings”, then press  
.
then press  
Select “Server Display Settings”, then  
press  
Select the server you want to display on  
the Home Menu, then press  
Select “Yes”, then press  
.
5
6
7
6
Select an item, and press  
.
.
When you select “DHCP (DNS  
automatic)”  
Go to step 7.  
When you select “DHCP (DNS manual)”  
Set “Primary DNS”/“Secondary DNS”  
using F/f/g and the number buttons.  
When you select “Manual”  
Set the following items using F/f/g and  
the number buttons.  
• IP Address  
• Subnet Mask  
• Default Gateway  
• Primary DNS/Secondary DNS  
.
.
If you cannot connect to your home  
network  
The TV can check if the server is being  
correctly recognised.  
1
2
3
Press HOME.  
Press G/g to select “Settings”.  
Press F/f to select “Network Settings”,  
then press  
.
If your ISP has a specific proxy server  
setting  
Press OPTIONS, then press F/f to select  
“Proxy Set-up” and press . Then enter  
the settings.  
4
5
Select “Server Diagnostics”, then press  
.
Select “Yes”, then press  
.
The server diagnostic starts.  
When the server diagnostic is complete,  
the diagnostic result list appears.  
7
8
9
Press  
.
Press g to select “Test”, then press  
.
6
Select the server you want to confirm,  
Press G/g to select “Yes”, then press  
.
then press  
.
The network diagnostic starts.  
When the message “Connection  
The diagnostic results of the selected  
server appear.  
successful.” appears, press  
repeatedly to exit.  
RETURN  
If the diagnostic results indicate a failure,  
look up the possible causes and what to  
do, and check connections and settings.  
For details, see “Troubleshooting”  
(page 52).  
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If “Connection successful.” does not appear, see  
“Troubleshooting” (page 52).  
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Using Menu Functions  
Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB™  
The XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) is a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on the  
TV screen. The XMB™ is an easy way to select programming and adjust settings on your BRAVIA  
TV.  
1
Press HOME to display the XMB™.  
Media Category Bar  
Category Object Bar  
2
Press G/g to select the category.  
Media category icon  
Description  
Settings  
You can make advanced settings and adjustments (page 33).  
Photo  
You can enjoy photo files via USB devices or the network (page 25,  
30).  
Music  
You can enjoy music files via USB devices or the network (page 25,  
30).  
Video  
You can enjoy video files via USB devices or the network (page 25,  
30).  
Digital  
You can select a digital channel, Digital Favourite list (page 21), or  
GUIDE Plus+™ System and the Digital Electronic Programme  
Guide (EPG) (page 17, 20).  
Analogue  
You can select an analogue channel or Analogue Favourite list  
(page 21).  
To hide the list of analogue channels, set “Programme List Display”  
to “Off” (page 40).  
External Inputs  
Network  
You can select equipment connected to the TV.  
To assign a label to an external input, see “AV Preset” (page 39).  
You can enjoy “AppliCast” (page 29).  
3
4
5
Press F/f to select the item, then press  
Follow the instructions on the screen.  
Press HOME to exit.  
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• The options you can adjust vary depending on the situation.  
• Unavailable options are greyed out or not displayed.  
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TV Settings Menu  
System Update  
You can update the TV system using USB memory. Obtain information from the website below.  
Instruction Manual  
Displays the instruction manual on the screen (except for KDL-52V55/56xx, 46V55/56xx, 40V55/  
56xx, 37V55/56xx, 32V55/56xx).  
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• The illustration of the Remote commander on the screen instruction manual may vary for KDL-46/40/37/  
32W5720/5730/5740.  
BRAVIA Tips  
Introduces how to enjoy the TV (except for KDL-52V55/56xx, 46V55/56xx, 40V55/56xx, 37V55/  
56xx, 32V55/56xx).  
Clock/Timers  
Sleep Timer  
Sets the TV to automatically switch to standby mode after a certain amount of  
time.  
When “Sleep Timer” is activated, the (Timer) indicator on the TV front panel  
lights up in orange.  
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• When you turn off the TV and turn it on again, “Sleep Timer” is reset to “Off”.  
On Timer  
Sets the TV to automatically turn on from standby mode.  
Switches to digital mode and obtains the time.  
Auto Clock Update  
Eco  
Reset  
Resets all the “Eco” settings to the factory settings.  
Power Saving  
Reduces power consumption of the TV by adjusting the backlight.  
When you select “Picture Off”, the picture is switched off, and the  
Picture Off  
indicator on the TV front panel lights up in green. The sound remains unchanged.  
Presence Sensor  
(KDL-46WE5/40WE5  
only)  
When no presence is detected in front of TV, the TV switches to picture off mode  
automatically. Additionally, when no presence is detected after 10 minutes in  
picture off mode, the TV switches to standby mode. In this mode, power  
consumption is reduced by about 70 %.  
Idle TV Standby  
Turns the TV off after it has been kept idle for the preset length of time.  
PC Power  
Management  
Switches the TV to standby mode when the TV receives no signal from the PC  
input source for 30 seconds.  
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Light Sensor  
Automatically optimises the picture settings according to the ambient light in the  
room.  
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• Do not put anything over the sensor, doing so may affect its function. 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.  
Common  
Applies common settings to all inputs in which “Target  
Inputs” is set to “Common”.  
Name of current Allows you to make custom settings for the input.  
input (e.g. AV1)  
Picture Mode  
Sets a picture mode. The options that can be selected differ depending on the scene  
select settings.  
Vivid  
Enhances picture contrast and sharpness.  
Standard  
For standard pictures. Recommended for home  
entertainment.  
Custom  
Cinema  
Allows you to store your preferred settings.  
For viewing film-based content. Most suitable when viewing  
the TV in a theatre-like environment.  
Photo-Vivid  
For viewing photographs. Enhances picture contrast and  
sharpness.  
Photo-Standard For viewing photographs. Provides the optimum picture  
quality for viewing in the home.  
Photo-Original  
Photo-Custom  
For viewing photographs. Represents the picture quality used  
when imaging developed photographs.  
For viewing photographs. Allows you to store your preferred  
settings.  
Sports  
Game  
Provides the optimum picture quality for viewing sports.  
Most suitable for when playing games on your TV.  
Provides the optimum picture quality for viewing graphics.  
Graphics  
Reset  
Resets all the “Picture” settings to the factory settings excluding “Target Inputs”,  
“Picture Mode” and “Advanced Settings”.  
Backlight  
Contrast  
Brightness  
Colour  
Adjusts the brightness of the backlight.  
Increases or decreases picture contrast.  
Brightens or darkens the picture.  
Increases or decreases colour intensity.  
Increases or decreases the green tones and red tones.  
Hue  
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Colour Temperature Adjusts the whiteness of the picture.  
Cool  
Gives white colours a blue tint.  
Gives white colours a neutral tint.  
Neutral  
Warm 1/Warm 2 Gives white colours a red tint. “Warm 2” gives a redder tint  
than “Warm 1”.  
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• “Warm 1” and “Warm 2” are not available when “Picture Mode” is set to “Vivid”  
(or “Photo-Vivid”).  
Sharpness  
Sharpens or softens the picture.  
Noise Reduction  
Reduces the noise level of pictures (snowy pictures).  
MPEG Noise  
Reduction  
Reduces picture noise in MPEG-compressed videos. This is effective when  
viewing a DVD or digital broadcast.  
Motionflow  
Provides smoother picture movement and reduces picture blur.  
(except for KDL-52V55/  
56xx, 46V55/56xx,  
40V55/56xx, 37V55/  
56xx, 32V55/56xx)  
High  
Provides smoother picture movement such as for film-based  
contents.  
Standard  
Off  
Provides smooth picture movement. Use this setting for  
standard use.  
Use this setting when the “High” or “Standard” settings result  
in noise.  
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• Depending on the video, you may not see the effect visually, even if you have  
changed the setting.  
Film Mode  
Provides improved picture movement when playing DVD or VCR images taken on  
film, reducing picture blur and graininess.  
Auto 1  
Provides smoother picture movement than the original film-  
based content. Use this setting for standard use.  
Auto 2  
Off  
Provides the original film-based content as is.  
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• If the image contains irregular signals or too much noise, “Film Mode” is  
automatically turned off even if “Auto 1” or “Auto 2” is selected.  
Advanced Settings  
Allows you to set “Picture” settings in more detail. These settings are not available  
when “Picture Mode” is set to “Vivid” (or “Photo-Vivid”).  
Reset  
Resets all the advanced settings to the factory settings.  
Black Corrector Enhances black areas of the picture for stronger contrast.  
Adv. Contrast  
Enhancer  
Automatically adjusts “Backlight” and “Contrast” to the most  
suitable settings judging from the brightness of the screen.  
This setting is especially effective for dark images scenes,  
and will increase the contrast distinction of the darker picture  
scenes.  
Gamma  
Adjusts the balance between bright and dark areas of the  
picture.  
Auto Light  
Limiter  
Reduces glare such as in scenes where the entire screen is  
white.  
Clear White  
Live Colour  
White Balance  
Emphasises white colours.  
Makes colours more vivid.  
Adjusts the temperature of each colour.  
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HD (High-definition) and SD (Standard-definition) pictures.  
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Sound  
Target Inputs  
Allows you to select whether to use the common settings or to make custom  
settings for the input you are currently viewing.  
Common  
Applies common settings to all inputs in which “Target  
Inputs” is set to “Common”.  
Name of current Allows you to make custom settings for the input.  
input (e.g. AV1)  
Sound Mode  
Sets a sound mode. “Sound Mode” includes options best suited for video and  
photographs, respectively. The options that can be selected differ depending on the  
scene select settings.  
Dynamic  
Enhances the treble and bass sounds.  
Standard  
Clear Voice  
For standard sounds. Recommended for home entertainment.  
Makes voice sound clearer.  
Reset  
Resets all the “Sound” settings to the factory settings excluding “Target Inputs”,  
“Sound Mode” and “Dual Sound”.  
Treble  
Adjusts higher-pitched sounds.  
Adjusts lower-pitched sounds.  
Emphasises the left or right speaker.  
Bass  
Balance  
Auto Volume  
Keeps volume level constant across all programmes and adverts (e.g. adverts tend  
to be louder than programmes).  
Volume Offset  
Surround  
Adjusts the volume level of the current input relative to other inputs, when “Target  
Inputs” is set to the current input name (e.g. AV1).  
Allows you to select the suitable surround effects depending on the genre of TV  
programme (movie, sport, music, etc.) or video game.  
The options that can be selected differ depending on the “Scene Select” settings.  
S-FORCE Front Delivers surround effects that help you enjoy the virtual  
Surround  
Cinema  
Music  
multi-ch surround audio with just the two internal TV  
speakers.  
Delivers surround effects just like the high-grade audio  
systems found in movie theatres.  
Delivers surround effects that make you feel like you are  
surrounded by sound as in a music hall.  
Sports  
Delivers surround effects that make you feel like you are  
watching a live sports contest.  
Game  
Off  
Delivers surround effects that enhance game sound.  
Converts and reproduces multi-ch audio to 2ch audio. In the  
case of other audio formats, the original audio is reproduced.  
Voice Zoom  
Adjusts the sound level of human voices. For example, if the voice of a news  
announcer is indistinct, you can turn up this setting to make the voice louder.  
Conversely, if you are watching a sports programme, you can turn down this  
setting to soften the voice of the commentator.  
Sound Enhancer  
Sound Booster  
Enhances high-frequency sounds.  
Produces a fuller sound for more impact, by emphasizing the treble and bass  
sounds.  
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Dual Sound  
Sets the sound from the speaker for a stereo or bilingual broadcast.  
Stereo/Mono  
A/B/Mono  
For stereo broadcasts.  
For bilingual broadcasts, select “A” for sound channel 1, “B”  
for sound channel 2, or “Mono” for mono channel, if  
available.  
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• For other equipment connected to the TV, set “Dual Sound” to “Stereo”, “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.  
Common  
Applies common settings to all inputs in which “Target  
Inputs” is set to “Common”.  
Name of current Allows you to make custom settings for the input.  
input (e.g. AV1)  
Screen Format  
Auto Format  
See “To change the Screen Format manually” (page 16).  
Automatically changes “Screen Format” to match the broadcast signal. If you want  
to use the setting that you specified in “Screen Format”, select “Off”.  
4:3 Default  
Sets the default screen format for 4:3 broadcasts.  
Smart  
Displays conventional 4:3 broadcasts with an imitation wide  
screen effect.  
4:3  
Displays conventional 4:3 broadcasts in the correct  
proportion.  
Off  
Uses the setting that you specified in “Screen Format”.  
Display Area  
Adjusts the picture display area.  
Auto  
Automatically switches to the most appropriate display area.  
Full Pixel  
Displays pictures in their original size when parts of the  
picture are cut off.  
+1  
Displays pictures in their original size.  
Normal  
-1/-2  
Displays pictures in their recommended size.  
Enlarges the picture so that the edges are outside the visible  
display area.  
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• These options may change depending on the input displayed.  
Adjusts the horizontal position of the picture.  
Horizontal Shift  
Vertical Shift  
Adjusts the vertical position of the picture when “Screen Format” is set to “Smart”,  
“Zoom” or “14:9”.  
Vertical Size  
Adjusts the vertical size of the picture when “Screen Format” is set to “Smart”.  
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Screen (for PC input)  
Auto Adjustment  
Automatically adjusts the display position, phase, and pitch of the picture when the  
TV receives an input signal from the connected PC.  
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• “Auto Adjustment” may not work well with certain input signals. In such cases,  
manually adjust “Phase”, “Pitch”, “Horizontal Shift”, and “Vertical Shift”.  
Reset  
Resets all PC screen settings to factory settings.  
Adjusts the phase when the screen flickers.  
Phase  
Pitch  
Adjusts the pitch when the picture has unwanted vertical stripes.  
Adjusts the horizontal position of the picture.  
Horizontal Shift  
Vertical Shift  
Screen Format  
Adjusts the vertical position of the picture.  
Sets “Screen Format” for displaying pictures from your PC.  
Normal  
Full 1  
Displays the picture in its original size.  
Enlarges the picture to fill the vertical display area, while  
maintaining its original proportion.  
Full 2  
Enlarges the picture to fill the display area.  
Video Settings  
Colour System  
Sets the colour system (“Auto”, “PAL”, “SECAM”, “NTSC3.58”, or  
“NTSC4.43”) according to the input signal from the input source.  
Audio Settings  
Speaker  
TV Speaker  
Turns on and outputs the TV’s sound from the TV speakers.  
Audio System  
Turns off the TV speakers and outputs the TV’s sound from  
external audio equipment connected to the audio output  
sockets/jacks on the TV.  
Audio Out  
Variable  
Fixed  
When using an external audio system, volume output from  
audio out can be controlled using the TV’s remote.  
The audio output of the TV is fixed. Use your audio  
receiver’s volume control to adjust the volume (and other  
audio settings) through your audio system.  
Headphone Settings i Speaker Link Switches the TV’s internal speakers on/off when you connect  
headphones to the TV.  
i Volume  
Adjusts the volume of the headphones when “i Speaker  
Link” is set to “Off”.  
i Dual Sound  
Sets the sound from the headphones for a bilingual broadcast.  
Optical Out  
Sets the audio signal that is output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)  
jack of the TV. Set to “Auto”, when connecting equipment compatible with Dolby  
Digital. Set to “PCM”, when connecting equipment not compatible with Dolby  
Digital.  
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Set-up  
USB Auto Start  
Automatically starts photo playback when the TV is turned on and a digital still camera or  
other device storing photo files is connected to the USB port then turned on.  
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• Playback does not start automatically if the TV is turned on after connecting the  
digital still camera or other device to the USB port.  
Quick Start  
AV Preset  
The TV turns on faster than usual by turning on the power using the remote.  
However, power consumption in standby mode is approximately 20 watts higher  
than usual. Up to 3 out of 5 time zones can be set.  
Assigns an icon or name to equipment connected to the side and rear sockets/jacks.  
The icon and name appear briefly on the screen when you select the equipment.  
1
Press F/f to select the desired input source, then press  
.
Skip AV Inputs For each input, sets whether or not to display on the Home  
Menu or in a list of inputs that will appear when you press  
.
Auto  
Displays the icon and name only when the equipment is  
connected (except for AV1 or AV2 inputs).  
Always Display  
Always displays the icon and name regardless of whether or  
not the equipment is connected.  
Skip  
Does not display the icon and name even if the equipment is  
connected.  
2
Press g to assign an icon and name.  
Label AV Inputs Uses preset labels to assign a name to connected equipment.  
Allows you to create your own label when you select “Edit”.  
Edit  
Allows you to edit the name in the edit screen and choose the  
appropriate icon.  
AV2 Input  
Sets a signal to be input through the socket labelled  
of the TV.  
/
/
AV2 on the rear  
Auto  
Switches automatically among the signals of RGB input, S  
video input, Composite video input depending on the input  
signal.  
RGB  
Inputs the RGB signal.  
S Video  
Composite  
Inputs the S Video signal.  
Inputs the Composite video signal.  
AV2 Output  
Sets a signal to be output to the  
or other recording equipment to the  
/
/
/
AV2 socket. If you connect a VCR  
AV2 socket, you can record the  
/
output signal from other equipment connected to the TV.  
~
• This function may have some restrictions depending on the input displayed.  
TV  
Outputs TV broadcasts.  
AV1  
Outputs signals from equipment connected to the  
AV1 socket.  
/
AV3  
Outputs signals from equipment connected to the  
socket.  
AV3  
Auto  
Outputs whatever is being viewed on the screen (except  
signals from the  
or 4, and PC IN  
/
/
COMPONENT IN, HDMI IN1, 2, 3,  
sockets).  
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HDMI Set-up  
Allows the TV to communicate with equipment that is compatible with the Control  
for HDMI function, and connected to the HDMI sockets/jacks of the TV. Note that  
communication settings must also be made on the connected equipment.  
Control for HDMI Sets whether or not to link the operations of the TV and the  
connected equipment that is compatible with Control for  
HDMI. When set to “On”, the following functions are  
available.  
If the specific Sony equipment that is compatible with  
Control for HDMI is connected, this setting is applied to the  
connected equipment automatically when the “Control for  
HDMI” is set to “On” using the TV.  
Auto Devices Off When this is set to “On”, the connected equipment that is  
compatible with Control for HDMI turns off when you turn  
off the TV.  
Auto TV On  
When this is set to “On”, the TV turns on when you turn on  
the connected equipment that is compatible with Control for  
HDMI.  
Tuner Box  
Control  
If set to “Advanced”, you can select a channel tuned by  
connected equipment using the TV’s remote.  
HDMI Device List Displays a list of connected equipment that is compatible  
with Control for HDMI.  
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• You cannot use “Control for HDMI” if the TV operations are linked to the  
operations of an audio system that is compatible with Control for HDMI.  
Auto Start-up  
Language  
You can run the initial Set-up that appeared when you first connected the TV, and  
select the language and country/area, or tune in all available channels again.  
Even if you have made the settings when you first connected the TV, you may  
need to change the settings after moving house, or to search for newly launched  
channels.  
Sets the language displayed on the menu screens.  
Product Information Displays product information of the TV.  
Factory Settings Resets all settings to factory settings except for the "Favourite" settings and  
programme preset data. After completing this process, the initial set-up screen is  
displayed. Completing auto tuning in initial set-up will reset the settings that are  
not reset by "Factory Settings". To retain the settings, skip the "Auto Tuning".  
Analogue Set-up  
Programme List  
Display  
Select “Off” to hide the list of analogue channels from the XMB™  
(XrossMediaBar).  
1 Digit Direct  
When “1 Digit Direct” is set to “On”, you can select an analogue channel using one  
preset number button (0 – 9) on the remote.  
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• When “1 Digit Direct” is set to “On”, you cannot select channel numbers 10 and  
above by entering two digits on the remote.  
Favourite Set-up  
Auto Tuning  
Adds channels in a Favourite list.  
To reset the favourite channels, select “– – –”.  
Tunes in all the available analogue channels.  
You can retune the TV after moving house, or to search for newly launched  
channels.  
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Programme Sorting Changes the order of analogue channels stored in the TV.  
1
Press F/f to select the channel you want to move to a new position, then press  
.
2
Press F/f to select the new position for the channel, then press  
.
Programme Labels  
Assigns a channel name of your choice, up to five letters or numbers. The name  
appears briefly on the screen when you select the channel. (Names for channels are  
usually taken automatically from Text (if available).)  
1
2
Press F/f to select the channel you want to name, then press  
Press F/f to select the desired letter or number (“_” for a blank space), then  
press g.  
.
If you enter a wrong character  
Press G/g to select the wrong character. Then, press F/f to select the correct  
character.  
3
4
Repeat step 2 until you finish entering the name.  
Press to exit the labeling procedure.  
Intelligent Picture  
On with Indicator Automatically reduces the picture noise. The signal level bar  
is displayed when the channel is changed or the display is  
changed from an input screen to a TV programme.  
On  
Off  
Automatically reduces the picture noise.  
Turns off the “Intelligent Picture” feature.  
Manual Programme To preset a channel, press PROG +/– to select the programme number, before  
Preset  
selecting “Label”, “AFT”, “Audio Filter”, “Skip”, “Decoder”, or “LNA”. You  
cannot select a programme number that is set to “Skip” (page 42).  
Programme/  
System/Channel  
Allows you to preset programme channels manually.  
1
2
Press F/f to select “Programme”, then press  
Press F/f to select the programme number you want to  
manually tune (if tuning a VCR, select channel 00), then  
.
press  
Press F/f to select “System”, then press  
Press F/f to select one of the following TV broadcast  
systems, then press  
.
3
4
.
.
B/G: For western European countries/areas  
I: For the United Kingdom  
D/K: For eastern European countries/areas  
L: For France  
5
6
Press F/f to select “Channel”, then press  
Press F/f to select “S” (for cable channels) or “C” (for  
terrestrial channels), then press g.  
.
7
Tune the channels as follows:  
If you do not know the channel number  
(Frequency)  
Press F/f to search for the next available channel. The  
search stops when a channel is found. To continue  
searching, press F/f.  
If you know the channel number (Frequency)  
Press the number buttons to enter the channel number of  
the broadcast you want to tune, or the channel number of  
your VCR.  
8
Press to jump to “Confirm”, then press  
.
Repeat the above procedure to preset other channels  
manually.  
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Label  
Assigns a name of your choice to the selected channel. This  
name appears briefly on the screen when you select the  
channel.  
To input characters, follow steps 2 to 4 in “Programme  
Labels” (page 41).  
AFT  
Allows you to fine-tune the selected channel manually if you  
feel that a slight tuning adjustment may improve picture  
quality.  
When “On” is selected, fine tuning adjustments are made  
automatically.  
Audio Filter  
Improves the sound of individual channels when distortion  
occurs in mono broadcasts (normally set to “Off”).  
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• You cannot receive stereo or dual sound when “Low” or  
“High” is selected.  
Skip  
Skips unused analogue channels when you press PROG +/–  
to select channels. To select channels you have programmed  
to skip, use the corresponding number buttons.  
LNA  
Improves the picture quality of the channel (noisy picture)  
when the broadcast signal is very weak.  
Confirm  
Saves changes you have made to the “Manual Programme  
Preset” settings.  
Digital Set-up  
Subtitle Set-up  
Subtitle Setting When set to “For Hard Of Hearing”, visual aids for the  
hearing impaired are displayed with the subtitles (when such  
visual aids are available).  
Preferred  
Language  
Allows you to select the language of the subtitles.  
Audio Set-up  
Audio Type  
Switches to broadcast for the hearing impaired when you  
select “For Hard Of Hearing”.  
Preferred  
Language  
Sets the language to be used for a programme. Some digital  
channels may broadcast several audio languages for a  
programme.  
Audio  
Description  
Provides audio description (narration) of visual information,  
when such information is available.  
Mixing Level  
Adjusts the TV main audio and “Audio Description” output  
levels.  
Dynamic Range Compensates for differences in the audio level between  
different channels (only for Dolby Digital audio).  
~
• The effect may not function or may vary depending on the  
programme regardless of the “Dynamic Range” setting.  
MPEG Audio  
Level  
Adjusts the MPEG audio sound level.  
Digital Tuning  
Digital Auto  
Tuning  
Tunes in the available digital channels.  
You can retune the TV after moving house, or to search for  
newly launched channels.  
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Programme  
Sorting  
Allows you to remove or change the order of digital channels  
stored in the TV.  
1
Press F/f to select the channel you want to remove or  
move to a new position.  
2
Remove or change the order of the digital channels as  
follows:  
To remove a digital channel  
Press . After a confirmation message appears, press G  
to select “Yes”, then press  
.
To change the order of the digital channels  
Press g, then press F/f to select the new position for the  
channel and press G.  
3
Press  
RETURN.  
Digital Manual  
Tuning  
Tunes the digital channels manually. This feature is available  
when “Digital Auto Tuning” is set to “Antenna”.  
1
2
3
Press the number buttons to enter the channel number  
you want to tune, or press F/f.  
When the available channels are found, press F/f to  
select the channel you want to store, then press  
Press F/f to select the channel number where you want  
to store the new channel, then press  
.
.
Repeat the above procedure to tune other channels.  
LNA  
Improves the picture quality of the channel (noisy picture)  
when the broadcast signal is very weak.  
Radio Display  
Displays the screen wallpaper when you listen to a radio broadcast. You can select  
the screen wallpaper colour, display a random colour or view a slideshow (page 25,  
30). To cancel the screen wallpaper display temporarily, press any button.  
Parental Lock  
PIN Code  
Sets an age restriction to viewing. To view any programme rated for ages above  
the age you specify, enter the correct PIN code.  
Enter your PIN code to activate “Parental Lock”. You can also change the PIN  
code.  
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• PIN code 9999 is always accepted.  
Technical Set-up  
Auto Service  
Update  
Enables the TV to detect and store new digital services as  
they become available.  
System Update Enables the TV to automatically receive free software  
updates through your existing aerial/antenna/cable (when  
issued). We recommend that you leave the setting to “On” at  
all times.  
System  
Information  
Displays the current software version and the signal level.  
Time Zone  
Allows you to manually select the time zone you are in, if it is  
not the same as the default time zone setting for your country/  
area.  
Auto DST  
Select “On” to automatically switch between summer time  
and winter time according to the calendar.  
Service  
Replacement  
Select “On” to automatically change the channel when  
broadcaster changes transmission of the viewing programme  
to a different channel.  
Programme  
You can switch GUIDE (Sony Guide or GUIDE Plus+). If  
Guide (only when you change Sony Guide to GUIDE Plus+ programme, go to  
GUIDE Plus+ is  
available)  
(page 17, 20).  
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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 (PCMCIA) socket (page 22).  
Network Settings  
Network  
IP Address  
Settings  
Manual  
Allows you to set the network settings according to your  
network environment.  
DHCP (DNS manual)  
Automatically acquires the network settings except for DNS  
server settings. You can manually set the DNS settings.  
DHCP (DNS automatic)  
Automatically acquires the network settings through the  
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server function of the  
router or Internet service provider.  
Test  
Diagnoses whether the network is correctly connected.  
IP Address/  
You need to configure each item when “Manual” is selected  
in “IP Address Settings”.  
Subnet Mask/  
Default Gateway/ When “DHCP (DNS manual)” is selected, be sure to enter  
Primary DNS/  
Secondary DNS manually.  
“Primary DNS” and “Secondary DNS” server addresses  
MAC Address Displays the “MAC address”, which is a fixed, globally  
unique identifier of the network device.  
Server Display  
Settings  
Displays the connected server list and allows you to select the server you want to  
display on the Home Menu.  
Server Diagnostics  
Renderer Function  
Diagnoses whether the TV can connect to each server on the home network.  
Enables playback of photo/music/video files on the TV through other control  
devices on the network, such as a digital still camera or mobile phone.  
Renderer Access  
Control  
Allows you to specify the accessible controller to the TV. When this setting is set  
to “On”, you can playback Photo/Music/Video files on the TV using the controller.  
Renderer Set-up  
Automatic  
Access  
Permission  
Allows you to select whether to permit access to the TV  
automatically when a network device accesses the TV for the  
first time.  
Renderer Name Allows you to set the name of the TV to be shown on the  
controller.  
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Additional Information  
Installing the Accessories (Wall-Mount Bracket)  
To Customers:  
For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that installing of your TV be  
performed by Sony dealers or licensed contractors. Do not attempt to install it yourself.  
To Sony Dealers and Contractors:  
Provide full attention to safety during the installation, periodic maintenance and examination of this  
product.  
Your TV can be installed using the SU-WL500 Wall-Mount Bracket (sold separately).  
Refer to the Instructions supplied with the Wall-Mount Bracket to properly carry out the  
installation.  
Refer to “Detaching the Table-Top Stand from the TV” (page 7).  
Refer to “TV installation dimensions table” (page 46).  
Refer to “Screw and Hook locations diagram/table” (page 47).  
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Screw  
(+PSW  
6 × 16)  
Square hole  
Mounting Hook  
Sufficient expertise is required for installing this product, especially to determine the strength of  
the wall for withstanding the 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.  
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TV installation dimensions table  
Screen centre point  
Unit: cm  
Screen  
centre  
dimension  
Length for each mounting angle  
Display  
dimensions  
Model Name  
Angle (0°)  
Angle (20°)  
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
126.2  
112.3  
112.3  
112.3  
98.7  
82.2  
72.3  
72.5  
72.5  
63.6  
63.8  
63.8  
64.3  
60.0  
60.2  
53.6  
53.7  
3.9  
8.4  
47.8  
47.1  
47.1  
47.1  
46.3  
46.3  
46.3  
45.1  
46.3  
46.3  
46.3  
46.3  
45.1  
16.9  
15.0  
15.0  
16.7  
14.7  
14.7  
16.4  
14.8  
14.5  
14.5  
14.3  
14.3  
14.5  
40.7  
35.8  
35.9  
37.6  
32.8  
33.0  
34.7  
33.8  
31.4  
31.6  
29.1  
29.2  
29.9  
77.8  
68.5  
68.6  
68.6  
60.4  
60.4  
60.4  
61.1  
57.0  
57.0  
51.1  
51.1  
51.3  
51.5  
50.2  
50.3  
50.9  
49.3  
49.3  
49.9  
48.5  
49.3  
49.3  
49.2  
49.2  
48.3  
KDL-52V55/56xx  
KDL-46V55/56xx  
KDL-46W55/57xx  
KDL-46WE5  
8.4  
8.4  
12.2  
12.2  
12.2  
12.2  
14.0  
14.0  
17.2  
17.2  
KDL-40V55/56xx  
KDL-40W55/57xx  
KDL-40WE5  
98.7  
98.7  
101.6  
91.7  
KDL-40E55xx  
KDL-37V55/56xx  
KDL-37W55/57xx  
KDL-32V55/56xx  
KDL-32W55/57xx  
KDL-32E55xx  
91.7  
79.8  
79.8  
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. Refer to “Specifications” (page 48) for its weight.  
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Screw and Hook locations diagram/table  
Model Name  
KDL-52V55/56xx  
KDL-46V55/56xx  
KDL-46W55/57xx  
KDL-46WE5  
Screw location  
d, g  
Hook location  
b
b
b
b
b
b
b
b
b
b
c
c
c
d, g  
d, g  
d, g  
KDL-40V55/56xx  
KDL-40W55/57xx  
KDL-40WE5  
d, g  
d, g  
d, g  
KDL-40E55xx  
d, g  
KDL-37V55/56xx  
KDL-37W55/57xx  
KDL-32V55/56xx  
KDL-32W55/57xx  
KDL-32E55xx  
d, g  
d, g  
e, g  
e, g  
e, g  
Screw location  
Hook location  
When installing the Mounting Hook on the TV.  
When installing the TV onto the Base Bracket.  
a
b
c
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Specifications  
System  
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel  
Panel system  
TV system  
Analogue: Depending on your country/area selection: B/G/H, D/K, L, I  
Digital: DVB-T/DVB-C  
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  
Colour/video system  
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  
Digital: VHF/UHF  
10 W + 10 W  
Sound output  
Input/Output jacks  
Aerial/Antenna cable  
75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF  
21-pin scart connector (CENELEC standard) including audio/video input, RGB input and TV audio/video  
output.  
/
AV1  
21-pin scart connector (CENELEC standard) including audio/video input, RGB input and selectable audio/  
video output.  
/
/
AV2  
Supported formats: 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i  
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, 0.3V negative sync/PB/CB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms/  
PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
COMPONENT IN  
Audio input (phono jacks)  
COMPONENT IN  
HDMI IN1, 2, 3, 4  
Video: 1080/24p, 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i  
Audio: Two channel linear PCM: 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz, 16, 20 and 24 bits, Dolby Digital  
Analogue audio input (minijack) (HDMI IN1 only)  
PC Input (page 50)  
Video input (phono jack)  
AV3  
AV3  
Audio input (phono jacks)  
Digital optical jack (Two channel linear PCM, Dolby Digital)  
DIGITAL AUDIO  
OUT (OPTICAL)  
Audio output (phono jacks)  
PC Input (D-sub 15-pin) (page 50)  
PC IN  
G: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, non Sync on Green/B: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms/  
R: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms/HD: 1-5 Vp-p/VD: 1-5 Vp-p  
PC audio input (minijack)  
USB port  
Headphones jack  
i
CAM (Conditional Access Module) slot  
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX connector (Depending on the operating environment of the network, connection  
speed may differ. 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX communication rate and communication quality are not  
guaranteed for this TV.)  
LAN  
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Model name  
KDL-  
KDL-  
KDL-  
KDL-  
KDL-  
52V55/56xx  
46V55/56xx,  
46W55/57xx,  
46WE5  
40V55/56xx,  
40W55/57xx,  
40WE5,  
37V55/56xx,  
37W55/57xx  
32V55/56xx,  
32W55/57xx,  
32E55xx  
40E55xx  
Power and others  
220 V – 240 V AC, 50 Hz  
52 inches (Approx. 46 inches (Approx. 40 inches (Approx. 37 inches (Approx. 32 inches (Approx.  
Power requirements  
Screen size (measured  
diagonally)  
132.2 cm)  
116.8 cm)  
101.6 cm)  
93.98 cm)  
81.28 cm)  
1,920 dots (horizontal) × 1,080 lines (vertical)  
Display resolution  
195 W  
257 W  
162 W (KDL-  
46V55/56xx)  
172 W (KDL-  
46W55/57xx)  
98 W (KDL-  
46WE5)  
137 W (KDL-  
40V55/56xx)  
131 W (KDL-  
40W55/57xx,  
40E55xx)  
132 W (KDL-  
37V55/56xx)  
140 W (KDL-  
37W55/57xx)  
89 W (KDL-  
32V55/56xx)  
81 W (KDL-  
32W55/57xx,  
32E55xx)  
Power  
in “Home”/  
consumption “Standard”  
mode  
88 W (KDL-  
40WE5)  
206 W (KDL-  
46V55/56xx)  
46W55/57xx)  
141 W (KDL-  
46WE5)  
179 W (KDL-  
40V55/56xx)  
40W55/57xx,  
40E55xx)  
169 W (KDL-  
37V55/56xx)  
179 W (KDL-  
37W55/57xx)  
109 W (KDL-  
32V55/56xx)  
99 W (KDL-  
32W55/57xx,  
32E55xx)  
in “Shop”/  
“Vivid”  
mode  
121 W (KDL-  
40WE5)  
0.17 W (17 W when “Quick Start” is set to “On”)  
Standby power  
consumption*  
See “To check the accessories” (page 4).  
SU-WL500  
Supplied accessories  
Optional  
Wall-Mount  
accessories Bracket  
Model  
name  
KDL-  
52V55/56xx  
KDL-  
KDL-  
KDL-  
37V55/56xx,  
37W55/57xx  
KDL-  
46V55/56xx,  
46W55/57xx,  
46WE5  
40V55/56xx,  
40W55/57xx,  
40WE5,  
32V55/56xx,  
32W55/57xx,  
32E55xx  
40E55xx  
Dimensions (Approx.) (w × h × d)  
126.2 x 86.9 x 35.8 cm 112.3 x 77.1 x 33.0 cm 98.7 x 68.4 x 30.3 cm  
(KDL-46V55/56xx) (KDL-40V55/56xx)  
112.3 x 77.2 x 33.0 cm 98.7 x 68.6 x 30.3 cm  
91.7 x 64.8 x 30.3 cm  
(KDL-37V55/56xx)  
91.7 x 64.9 x 30.3 cm  
(KDL-37W55/57xx)  
79.8 x 58.4 x 25.9 cm  
(KDL-32V55/56xx)  
79.8 x 58.5 x 25.9 cm  
(KDL-32W55/57xx)  
82.7 x 57.7/55.9 (high/  
low) x 25.9 cm (KDL-  
32E55xx)  
with  
Table-  
Top  
(KDL-46W55/57xx,  
46WE5)  
(KDL-40W55/57xx,  
40WE5)  
Stand  
101.6 x 68.0/66.3  
(high/low) x 30.3 cm  
(KDL-40E55xx)  
126.2 x 82.2 x 11.5 cm 112.3 x 72.3 x 9.6 cm  
(KDL-46V55/56xx)  
98.7 x 63.6 x 9.3 cm  
(KDL-40V55/56xx)  
98.7 x 63.8 x 9.3 cm  
(KDL-40W55/57xx)  
91.7 x 60.0 x 9.1 cm  
(KDL-37V55/56xx)  
91.7 x 60.2 x 9.1 cm  
(KDL-37W55/57xx)  
79.8 x 53.6 x 8.9 cm  
(KDL-32V55/56xx)  
79.8 x 53.7 x 8.9 cm  
(KDL-32W55/57xx)  
82.7 x 53.9 x 9.4 cm  
(KDL-32E55xx)  
without  
Table-  
Top  
112.3 x 72.5 x 9.6 cm  
(KDL-46W55/57xx)  
112.3 x 72.5 x 10.7 cm 98.7 x 63.8 x 10.4 cm  
(KDL-46WE5)  
Stand  
(KDL-40WE5)  
101.6 x 64.3 x 9.8 cm  
(KDL-40E55xx)  
Mass (Approx.)  
35.0 kg  
27.0 kg (KDL-46V55/ 20.5 kg (KDL-40V55/ 18.0 kg (KDL-37V55/ 14.5 kg (KDL-32V55/  
56xx) 56xx, 40E55xx) 56xx) 56xx, 32E55xx)  
27.5 kg (KDL-46W55/ 21.0 kg (KDL-40W55/ 18.5 kg (KDL-37W55/ 15.0 kg (KDL-32W55/  
57xx, 46WE5) 57xx, 40WE5) 57xx) 57xx)  
with  
Table-  
Top  
Stand  
30.5 kg  
23.5 kg (KDL-46V55/ 17.5 kg (KDL-40V55/ 15.0 kg (KDL-37V55/ 12.0 kg (KDL-32V55/  
56xx) 56xx) 56xx) 56xx)  
24.0 kg (KDL-46W55/ 18.0 kg (KDL-40W55/ 15.5 kg (KDL-37W55/ 12.5 kg (KDL-32W55/  
without  
Table-  
Top  
57xx, 46WE5)  
57xx, 40WE5,  
40E55xx)  
57xx)  
57xx, 32E55xx)  
Stand  
*Specified standby power is reached after the TV finishes necessary internal processes.  
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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PC input signal reference chart for  
PC and HDMI IN 1, 2, 3, 4  
Resolution  
Horizontal  
frequency (kHz) frequency (Hz)  
Vertical  
Standard  
VESA  
Signals  
Horizontal  
(Pixel)  
640  
×
Vertical  
(Line)  
VGA  
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
480  
31.5  
37.5  
31.5  
37.9  
46.9  
48.4  
56.5  
60.0  
45.0  
47.4  
47.8  
60.0  
47.7  
64.0  
66.6  
67.5  
60  
75  
70  
60  
75  
60  
70  
75  
60  
60  
60  
60  
60  
60  
60  
60  
640  
720  
480  
400  
600  
600  
768  
768  
768  
720  
768  
768  
960  
768  
1024  
1080  
1080  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
EIA  
SVGA  
XGA  
800  
800  
1024  
1024  
1024  
1280  
1280  
1280  
1280  
1360  
1280  
1920  
1920  
WXGA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA*  
EIA*  
SXGA  
HDTV  
* 1080p timing when applied to the HDMI input will be treated as a video timing and not a PC timing. This  
affects the “Video Settings” menu and “Screen” menu settings.  
To view PC contents, set “Screen Format” to “Wide” and “Display Area” to “Full Pixel”.  
~
• This TV’s PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync.  
• This TV’s PC input does not support interlaced signals.  
• For the best picture quality, it is recommended to use the signals in the above chart with a 60 Hz vertical  
frequency (boldfaced).  
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Troubleshooting  
Check whether the 1 (standby) indicator is flashing in red.  
When the 1 (standby) indicator is flashing  
The self-diagnosis function is activated.  
1
Count how many times the 1 (standby) indicator flashes between each two second break.  
For example, the indicator may flash three times, go off for two seconds, then flash again three  
times.  
2
Press 1 on the TV to turn it off, disconnect the mains lead, and inform your dealer or Sony  
service centre of how the indicator flashes (number of flashes).  
When the 1 (standby) indicator is not flashing  
1
2
Check the items in the tables below.  
If the problem persists, have your TV serviced by qualified service personnel.  
Condition  
Explanation/Solution  
Picture  
There is no picture (screen is • Check the aerial/antenna/cable connection.  
dark) and no sound.  
• Connect the TV to the mains/AC power, and press 1 on the TV.  
• If the 1 (standby) indicator lights up in red, press "/1.  
No picture or menu  
• Press to display the list of inputs, then select the desired input.  
information from equipment • Check the connection between the optional equipment and the TV.  
connected to the scart  
connector appears on the  
screen.  
Ghosting occurs, or double  
images appear.  
• Check the aerial/antenna/cable connection.  
• Check the aerial/antenna location and direction.  
Only snow and noise appear • Check if the aerial/antenna is broken or bent.  
on the screen. • Check if the aerial/antenna has reached the end of its serviceable life  
(three to five years for normal use, one to two years when used at the  
seaside).  
There is picture or sound noise • Adjust “AFT” (Automatic Fine Tuning) to obtain better picture  
when viewing a TV channel.  
reception (page 42).  
Tiny black points and/or  
bright points appear on the  
screen.  
• The screen is composed of pixels. Tiny black points and/or bright points  
(pixels) on the screen do not indicate a malfunction.  
The picture contours are  
distorted.  
• Select “Standard” or “Off” in “Motionflow” (page 35) (except for KDL-  
52V55/56xx, 46V55/56xx, 40V55/56xx, 37V55/56xx, 32V55/56xx).  
• Change the current setting of “Film Mode” to other settings (page 35).  
The picture is not displayed in • Select “Reset” (page 34).  
colour.  
The picture from equipment • Check the connection of the  
COMPONENT IN sockets and check if  
connected to the  
the sockets are firmly seated in their respective sockets.  
COMPONENT IN  
sockets is not displayed in  
colour, or is displayed in  
irregular colours.  
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Condition  
Explanation/Solution  
No picture from the connected • Turn the connected equipment on.  
equipment appears on the  
screen.  
• Check the cable connection.  
• Press  
to display the list of inputs, then select the desired input.  
• Correctly insert the memory card or other storage device in the digital  
still camera.  
• Use a digital still camera memory card or other storage device that has  
been formatted according to the instruction manual supplied with the  
digital still camera.  
• Operations are not guaranteed for all USB devices. Also, operations  
differ depending on the features of the USB device and the video being  
played.  
You cannot select the  
• Check the cable connection.  
connected equipment on the • Set the server to be displayed on the Home Menu (page 31).  
Home Menu or you cannot  
switch the input.  
Sound  
The picture is good, but there • Press 2 +/– or % (Mute).  
is no sound. • Check if the “Speaker” is set to “TV Speaker” (page 38).  
• When using HDMI input with Super Audio CD or DVD-Audio,  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) may not output audio signals.  
Channels  
You cannot select your  
desired channel.  
• Switch between digital and analogue mode, and select the desired  
digital/analogue channel.  
Some channels are blank.  
• The channel is for scrambled/subscription service only. Subscribe to a  
pay TV service.  
• The channel is used only for data (no picture or sound).  
• Contact the broadcaster for transmission details.  
You cannot view digital  
channels.  
• Contact a local installer to find out if digital transmissions are provided  
in your area.  
• Upgrade to a higher gain aerial/antenna.  
Home Network  
Connection diagnostic results  
indicate a failure.  
Check Connections  
• Use a straight cable for the LAN cable.  
• Check if the cable is connected firmly.  
• Check the connection between the TV and the router.  
Check Settings  
• Change the IP address for the DNS server (“Checking the Network  
Connection” (page 31)) while referring to the following.  
–Contact your Internet service provider.  
–Specify the IP address of the router if you do not know the DNS of  
your Internet service provider.  
The server cannot be found, a • Once server settings are changed, turn the TV off and on by pressing 1  
list cannot be retrieved, and  
playback fails.  
on the TV.  
• Execute “Server Diagnostics” (page 31).  
When using a PC as the server  
• Check if the PC is turned on. Do not turn off the PC while accessing.  
• If security software is installed on the PC, be sure to allow connections  
from external devices. For details, refer to the manual supplied with your  
security software.  
• The load on the PC may be too high or the server application may  
become unstable. Try the following:  
–Stop the server application and restart it.  
–Restart the PC.  
–Reduce the number of applications running on the PC.  
–Reduce the amount of content.  
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Condition  
Explanation/Solution  
Changes on the server are not • Sometimes changes are not applied to displays on the TV even though  
being applied or displayed  
content differs from content  
on the server.  
content has been added and/or deleted on the server. If this happens, go  
back up one level and try opening the folder or server again.  
Photo, music and/or video  
files do not appear or icons are  
not displayed.  
Preliminary Check  
• Check that the connected device supports DLNA.  
• Operations are not guaranteed for all servers. Also, operations differ  
depending on the features of the server and the content in question.  
• Turn the connected device on.  
Check Connections  
• Check that the LAN cable and/or mains lead/AC power cord of the  
server has not become disconnected.  
Check Settings  
• Check that the connected device is registered under “Server Display  
Settings” (page 31).  
• Check that the server is correctly configured.  
• Check that the selected device is connected to the network and can be  
accessed.  
• If the “IP Address Settings” in “Network” under “Network Settings” is  
set to “DHCP (DNS automatic)” or “DHCP (DNS manual)”, it may take  
some time to recognise devices if there is no DHCP server. Execute  
“Server Diagnostics” (page 31).  
The TV cannot be found from  
renderer-compatible device  
(the controller).  
Check Connections  
• Check that the LAN cable and/or mains lead of the server has not  
become disconnected.  
Check Settings  
• Check if the “Renderer Function” is activated (page 44).  
• Check that the connected device is registered under “Renderer Access  
Control” (page 44).  
Only a few icons appear under • This is normal when internet connection is not available.  
the "Network" in the Home  
Menu.  
You can use three pre-installed Widgets properly. To enjoy more  
Widgets, please check that the LAN cable and/or mains lead/AC power  
cord of the router/modem has not become disconnected. (*)  
You have been using  
registered Widgets, but now  
• Check that the LAN cable and/or mains lead/AC power cord of the  
router/modem has not become disconnected. (*)  
some contents won't appear on • There's a possibility that the Widget Provider's server is out of service.  
the Widgets.  
Please try using the Widget later.  
(*) Your router/modem must be properly set to connect to the internet in  
advance. Please contact your Internet Service Provider for the router/  
modem settings.  
General  
The TV’s power cannot be  
turned on.  
• Check if ENERGY SAVING SWITCH is on (page 10) (KDL-46WE5/  
40WE5 only).  
Distorted picture and/or sound • Keep the TV away from electrical noise sources such as cars,  
motorcycles, hair-dryers or optical equipment.  
• When installing optional equipment, leave some space between the  
optional equipment and the TV.  
• Check the aerial/cable connection.  
• Keep the aerial/cable TV cable away from other connecting cables.  
The TV turns off  
automatically (the TV enters  
• Check if the “Sleep Timer” is activated, or confirm the “Duration”  
setting of “On Timer” (page 33).  
standby mode).  
• Check if the “Idle TV Standby” is activated (page 33).  
• Check if the “Presence Sensor” is activated (page 33).  
• If no signal is received and no operation is performed in the TV mode  
for 10 minutes, the TV automatically switches to standby mode.  
The TV turns on  
automatically.  
• Check if the “On Timer” is activated (page 33).  
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Condition  
Explanation/Solution  
Some input sources cannot be • Select “AV Preset” and cancel the “Skip” setting for the input source  
selected. (page 39).  
The remote does not function. • Replace the batteries.  
You have a blank TV listings • Check the aerial/cable connection.  
in the GUIDE Plus+ System • Your cabling and set-up is OK, but your GUIDE Plus+ System was not  
connected for enough time to receive TV listings data. Leave the TV  
“STANDBY” overnight (24 hours) or use “Manual Data Download”  
(page 19) .  
• You live in a country/region where the GUIDE Plus+ System is not yet  
available. Check the list of countries to see if you are in a region that is  
supported.  
HDMI equipment does not  
appear on “HDMI Device  
List”.  
• Check that your equipment is compatible with Control for HDMI.  
You cannot select “Off” in  
“Control for HDMI”.  
• If you have connected any audio system that is compatible with Control  
for HDMI, you cannot select “Off” in this menu. If you want to change  
the audio output to the TV speaker, select “TV Speaker” in the  
“Speaker” menu (page 38).  
Not all channels are tuned for • Check the support website for cable provide information.  
cable.  
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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. Digital UK provides impartial information on what people need to do to prepare for the  
move to digital, and when they need to do it.  
How the switchover affects your TV equipment:  
Your new TV has a digital tuner built in, which means it is ready to receive the Freeview signal by  
simply plugging it into your aerial socket (check if you can get digital TV through your aerial now,  
or whether you'll have to wait until switchover, at www.digitaluk.co.uk).  
When the TV switchover happens in your area, there are at least two occasions when you will need  
to re-tune your TV in order to continue receiving your existing TV channels, and also to pick up  
new ones. Digital UK, the body leading the digital TV switchover, will advise you when you need  
to re-tune during the switchover.  
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How to re-tune:  
1
2
3
4
5
6
Press "HOME" on the remote  
Press G/g to select "Settings"  
Press F/f to select "Digital Set-up", then press  
Press to select "Digital Auto Tuning"  
Press G to select "Yes" then press to start "Digital Auto Tuning"  
Follow the on screen instructions.  
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.  
Rates may vary for calls from non-BT lines.  
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Display map 26  
Duration 25  
Radio Display 43  
Remote control 10  
Renderer 30  
Renderer Access Control 44  
Renderer Set-up 44  
Index  
Numerics  
1 Digit Direct 40  
14:9 16  
4:3 16  
4:3 Default 37  
Factory Settings 40  
Favourite list 21  
Favourite Set-up 40  
A-G  
Add to Slideshow 30  
Adv. Contrast Enhancer 35  
Advanced Settings 35  
AFT 42  
Analogue Set-up 40  
AppliCast 29  
GUIDE Plus+ 17  
PC settings 38  
picture 34  
HDMI Set-up 40  
Audio Filter 42  
Audio Out 38  
Sleep Timer 33  
Sound Booster 36  
Subtitle Set-up 42  
Horizontal Shift 37, 38  
Audio Settings 38  
Audio Set-up 42  
Auto Adjustment 38  
Auto Clock Update 33  
Auto Format 37  
Auto Light Limiter 35  
Auto Start-up 40  
Auto Tuning  
digital channels only 42  
Auto Volume 36  
AV Preset 39  
AV2 Input 39  
AV2 Output 39  
Backlight 34  
Balance 36  
Bass 36  
Batteries, inserting into the remote 4  
Black Corrector 35  
BRAVIA Sync 27  
BRAVIA Tips 33  
Brightness 34  
CA Module Set-up 44  
Cancel Timer 20  
Category list 20  
Channels  
selecting 15  
Skip 42  
Clear White 35  
Clock/Timers 33  
Colour 34  
Network connection 30  
Parental Lock 43  
PC Power Management 33  
Photo 25, 29  
GPS 26  
Power (1) switch 10  
Power Saving 33  
Presence Sensor 14, 33  
Product Information 40  
Programme Labels 41  
Programme List Display 40  
Programme Sorting 41  
Quick Start 39  
picture 34  
screen 37  
Technical Set-up 43  
Digital 15  
Video Settings 38  
Colour System 38  
Colour Temperature 35  
Confirm 42  
Connecting  
an aerial 5  
network 28  
optional equipment 22  
Set Top Box/recorder 5  
Contrast 34  
Control for HDMI 27, 40  
Digital Set-up 42  
Digital Tuning 42  
Display a photograph with the  
location on the map 26  
Display Area 37  
XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) 32  
Zoom 16  
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