Introduction Thank you for choosing this Sony product. Before operating the TV, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. Trademark information HDMI, the HDMI logo and High- Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
Table of Contents Start-up Guide Safety Information ..........................8 Precautions ............................9 Remote and TV Controls/Indicators ....................10 Watching TV Watching TV ............................15 Using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) (for digital channels only) ......................17 Using the Favourite List ........................18 Using Optional Equipment Connecting Optional Equipment ....................19 Viewing Pictures from Connected Equipment ................22 Playing back Photo/Music/Video via USB ..................23...
Start-up Guide Before Use 1: Attaching the stand (for KDL-40V5500) To check the accessories Open the carton box and take out the stand Mains lead/AC power cord (1) and the screws. Cable holder (1) Place the TV set on the stand. Take care Stand (1) and screws (4) (KDL-40V5500 only) not to interfere with cables.
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Tie the wood screw and the machine (not screw with a strong cord (not supplied). supplied) S-Video • An optional Sony support belt kit is used to secure cable the TV. Contact your nearest Sony service centre (not supplied) to purchase a kit. Have your TV model name AV cable ready for reference.
4: Bundling the cables 5: Performing the initial set-up KDL-52V5500/40V5500 Follow the instructions on the screen. Programme Sorting: If you want to change the order of analogue channels, follow the steps in “Programme Sorting” (page 37). • Do not bundle the mains lead/AC power cord Eco Preset: When you select “Yes,”...
Adjusting the viewing angle Detaching the Table-Top of the TV Stand from the TV This TV can be adjusted within the angles shown below. • Remove the screws guided by the arrow marks of the TV. Adjust the angle left and right (swivel) •...
TV. • It is strongly recommended that you use – Keep the AC power cord away from • Only qualified service personnel should a Sony wall-mount bracket in order to heat sources. carry out wall installations. provide adequate air-circulation. –...
Mercury is sometimes contained depending on the kind of following problems occur. fluorescent tubes. Follow your local Ask your dealer or Sony service centre to ordinances and regulations for disposal. have it checked by qualified service Handling and cleaning the personnel.
Remote and TV Controls/Indicators Remote and TV controls Buttons on the TV will work the same as those on the remote. * In the TV menu, these buttons will work as • The number 5, N, PROG + and AUDIO buttons on the remote have a tactile dot.
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Press F/f/G/g to move the on-screen cursor. Press to select/confirm the highlighted item. When playing a photo file: Press F/G to select the previous file. Press f/g to select the next file. When playing a music/video file: Press 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.
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qf GUIDE / Press to display the Digital Electronic (EPG) Programme Guide (EPG) (page 17). Press to display the Favourite List that you (Favourite) have specified (page 18). qh Coloured When the coloured buttons are available, an buttons operation guide appears on the screen. qj Number In TV mode: Press to select channels.
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• 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.
Indicators Indicator Description 1 Light sensor Do not put anything over the sensor, doing so may affect its function. (page 30) 2 Remote control Receives signals from the remote. sensor Do not put anything over the sensor. The sensor may not work properly. (Picture Off / Lights up in green when you select “Picture Off”...
Watching TV Press the number buttons or PROG +/– to Watching TV select a TV channel. To select a digital programme using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG), see page 17. In digital mode, an information banner appears briefly. Each time you press , the banner changes cyclically as follows: Current programme information t Next...
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To change the Wide Mode manually Press repeatedly to select the desired Wide Mode. Wide Zoom* Enlarges the centre portion of the picture. The left and right edges of the picture are stretched to fill the 16:9 screen. Normal Displays the 4:3 picture in its original size.
Using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) (for digital channels only) In digital mode, press GUIDE. Perform the desired operation as shown in the following table or displayed on the screen. Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Do this Press F/f/G/g to select a programme, then press View a programme Turn off the EPG Press GUIDE.
Using the Favourite List Analogue Favourites The Favourite feature lets you select programmes from a list of up to 16 favourite channels that you specify. In analogue mode, press Perform the desired operation as shown in the following table or displayed on the screen.
Using Optional Equipment Connecting Optional Equipment You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV. Broadband router Digital still camera Camcorder Hi-Fi audio equipment USB storage media Camcorder Headphones Video DVD player with Audio system game component output equipment DVD player Camcorder...
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PC IN and HDMI IN 1 sockets/jacks.) • Be sure to use only an authorised HDMI cable bearing the HDMI logo. We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable (high speed type). • When connecting an audio system that is compatible with control for HDMI, be sure to also connect it to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) socket/jack.
Connecting other equipment Connect to Connect with Description PC IN PC cable with It is indispensable to use a PC cable with ferrite cores. ferrites, audio cable LAN cable You can enjoy the TV’s network features (page 26). 0 i Headphones You can listen to TV sound through headphones.
For PIP mode Viewing Pictures from Press again. Connected Equipment The mode changes from “Twin Picture” to “PIP.” Turn on the connected equipment, then The picture from the connected PC or perform the following operation. equipment is displayed in full size and the Press TV programme is displayed in the bottom Press F/f to select...
The data on the USB device may be damaged. select “File Options” and press • Sony will not be held liable for any damage to, or Press F/f to select “Picture Frame Image” loss of, data on the recording media due to a and press malfunction of any connected devices or the TV.
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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. Connect the GPS unit to the USB port. Press HOME.
• Adjusts the volume (2 +/–) and mutes the sound (%) of a connected audio system. • You can operate the connected Sony equipment that has the BRAVIA Sync logo by the TV remote by pressing: – N/x/X/m/M to operate the connected equipment directly.
Using Home Network Features With this TV, you can enjoy contents stored in Enjoying Photo/Music/ DLNA-compatible devices on the home network. Video Files via the Network Devices that store and provide contents, such You can enjoy photo/music/video files on the as photo/music/video files, are called “server.”...
Depending on the network device, the file format may be converted before transfer. In such cases, Checking the Network the file format resulting after conversion is used Connection for playback. For details, refer to the instruction manual for the network device being used. Enter the respective (alphanumeric) values for Even files conforming to one of the file formats your router.
Adjusting the Server Display Settings You can select home network servers to be displayed on the Home Menu. Up to 10 servers can be displayed on the Home Menu automatically. 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.
Using Menu Functions Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB™ The XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) is a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on the TV screen. The XMB™ is an easy way to select programmes and adjust settings on your BRAVIA TV. Press HOME to display the XMB™.
TV Settings Menu System Update Used to update the TV's system software in the future. Clock/Timers Sleep Timer Sets the TV to automatically switch to standby mode after a certain amount of time. When “Sleep Timer” is activated, the (Timer) indicator on the TV front panel lights up in orange.
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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.
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MPEG Noise Reduces picture noise in MPEG-compressed videos. This is effective when Reduction viewing a DVD or digital broadcast. Cinema Drive Provides improved picture movement when playing DVD or VCR images taken on film, reducing picture blur and graininess. Auto 1 Provides smoother picture movement than the original film- based content.
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Intelligent Volume Keeps volume level constant across all programmes and adverts (e.g. adverts tend to be louder than programmes). Volume Offset Adjusts the volume level of the current input relative to other inputs, when “Target Inputs” is set to the current input name (e.g. Video 1). Surround Allows you to select the suitable surround effects depending on the genre of TV programme (movie, sport, music, etc.) or video game.
4:3 Default Sets the default Wide Mode for 4:3 broadcasts. Wide Zoom Enlarges the 4:3 picture to fill the 16:9 screen, keeping the original image as much as possible. Normal Displays conventional 4:3 broadcasts in the correct proportion. Uses the setting that you specified in “Wide Mode.” Display Area Adjusts the picture display area.
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 When using an external audio system, volume output from...
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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”...
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Auto Start-up You can run the initial set-up that appeared when you first connected the TV, and select the language, 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.
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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. Automatically reduces the picture noise. Turns off the “Intelligent Picture” feature. Manual Programme To preset a channel, press PROG +/–...
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 Allows you to select the language of the subtitles. Language Audio Set-up Audio Type...
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 23, 27). To cancel the screen wallpaper display temporarily, press any button. Parental Lock Sets an age restriction to viewing.
TV’s weight. Be sure to entrust the attachment of these products to the wall to Sony dealers or licensed contractors and pay adequate attention to safety during the installation. Sony is not liable for any damage or injury caused by mishandling or improper installation.
TV installation dimensions table SU-WL500: Screen centre point SU-WL50B: Screen centre point Unit: mm Screen Length for each mounting angle Display centre dimensions Angle (0°) Angle (20°) dimension Model Name SU-WL500 only WL500 WL50B WL500 WL50B WL500 WL50B KDL-52V5500 1,262 KDL-40V5500 Figures in the above table may differ slightly depending on the installation.
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Screw and Hook locations diagram/table Screw location Hook location Model Name SU-WL500 SU-WL50B SU-WL500 SU-WL50B KDL-52V5500/40V5500 d, g d, i SU-WL500: Screw location Hook location When installing the Mounting Hook on the TV. When installing the TV onto the Base Bracket. * Hook location “a”...
Specifications Model name KDL-40V5500 KDL-52V5500 System Panel system LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel TV system Analogue: B/G, I, D/K, M Digital: DTMB Colour/video system Analogue: PAL, PAL60 (only video input), SECAM, NTSC3.58, NTSC4.43 (only video input) Digital: MPEG-2 MP@ML/HL, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC MP/HP@L4 Channel coverage Analogue:B/G: VHF: E2–E12/UHF: E21–E69/CATV: S01–S03, S1–S41 UHF: B21–B69/CATV: S01–S03, S1–S41...
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Model name KDL-40V5500 KDL-52V5500 Supplied accessories See “To check the accessories” (page 4). Optional Wall-Mount Bracket SU-WL500/WL50B accessories Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. PC input signal reference chart for PC and HDMI IN 1, 2, 3, 4 Resolution Horizontal Vertical...
Press 1 on the TV to turn it off, disconnect the mains lead/AC power cord, and inform your dealer or Sony service centre of how the indicator flashes (number of flashes). When the 1 (standby) indicator is not flashing Check the items in the tables below.
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Condition Explanation/Solution No picture from the connected • Turn the connected equipment on. equipment appears on the • Check the cable connection. screen. • 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.
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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 35). Not all channels are tuned for • Check the support website for cable provide information. cable. http://www.sony-asia.com/bravia/flash.html...
Favourite Set-up 37 Reset Full 16 Eco 30 Index Gamma 32 PC settings 34 picture 31 Numerics sound 32 1 Digit Direct 37 HDMI Set-up 36 SCENE 12 4:3 Default 34 Headphones Screen connecting 21 for inputs other than a PC 33 Headphone Settings 35 Add to Slideshow 23, 27 for PC input 34...
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DLNA 和 DLNA CERTIFIED 是 Digital Living Network Alliance 的商標和 / 或服務標誌。 由 Dolby Laboratories 授權製造。杜 比、Dolby 與雙 D 標誌是 Dolby Laboratories 的商標。 “BRAVIA”和 是 Sony Corporation 的商標。 “XMB”和“xross media bar”是 Sony Corporation 和 Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. 的商標。 螢幕顯示上使用的字體由 DynaComware 獨家開發。 本電視設計在香港使用,只保 證能在香港使用。...
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訊輸出插孔連接到 PC IN 插孔中的 PC/HDMI 1 AUDIO IN 插孔。 (PC/HDMI 1 AUDIO IN 插孔會被用作 PC IN 和 HDMI IN 1 插孔的音訊輸入插孔。 ) • 務必只使用經過認可、有 HDMI 標誌的 HDMI 訊號線。建 議使用 Sony HDMI 訊號線 (高速型) 。 • 連接與 HDMI 控制相容的音響系統時,務必也要將其連 接到 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) 插孔。 1 或 2 色差視訊訊號線,...
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Instructions on “Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket” are not supplied in the form of a separate leaflet with this TV. These installation instructions are included within this TV’s instructions manual. Customer Support: 4-131-484-11(1) Printed in Malaysia...