Sony Kdl 40ex521 Operating Instructions

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LCD 
Digital Color TV
Setup Guide (Operating Instructions)
Getting Started
Using Your BRAVIA TV
Network Setup
Additional Information
KDL-46EX523 / 46EX521 / 46EX520 / 40EX523 / 40EX521 / 40EX520 / 32EX523 / 32EX521
KDL-32EX520
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To prevent electric shock and blade 
exposure, do not use this polarized AC 
plug with an extension cord, receptacle 
or other outlet unless the blades can be 
fully inserted. 
•Operate the TV only on 110-240 V 
AC (U.S.A./Canada 120 V AC)
Licensing Information
Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc., 
registered in the U.S. and other 
countries. 
HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-
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The following chart shows the high-definition (HD) and standard-definition (SD) video 
formats supported by your BRAVIA TV inputs.
* For supported PC formats refer to the i-Manual.
The BRAVIA® Full HDTV 
Experience
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BRAVIA® TV opens the door to the “Full 
HDTV Experience.” This document will help 
you get the most out of your TV.
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Getting Started
Checking the accessories ........................................................................................... 6
Inserting batteries into the remote control ................................................................... 6
Before setting up your TV ........................................................................................... 7
1: Attaching the Table-Top Stand...

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This TV has a built-in manual (i-Manual). To access the i-Manual, press i-MANUAL on the 
remote control, and select an item. For details, see page 20 of this manual. Contents of the 
i-Manual may differ depending on the model/region/area.
Contents of the i-Manual
After setting up your BRAVIA TV and learning basic 
operations with this manual, see the built-in manual (i-Manual) 
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Checking the accessories
Remote control (1)*1
Size AAA batteries (2)
Table-Top Stand (1)*2
Fixing screws for Table-Top Stand 
(M5 × 16) (3)
Assembling screws for Table-Top 
Stand (M6 × 14) (4) (for KDL-46EX52x)
Assembling screws for Table-Top 
Stand (M6 × 14) (3) (for 
KDL-40/32EX52x except 
KDL-40/32EX521 (Mexico models))
Assembling screws for Table-Top 
Stand (M5 × 16) (2) (for 
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Getting Started
Before setting up your TV
Some TV models are packaged with a 
detached Table-Top Stand so you can 
mount your TV to a wall right away. If you 
are not mounting the TV to a wall, you will 
need to attach the Table-Top Stand. You 
will need a Phillips screwdriver and the 
supplied screws to complete the task. Look 
for the supplied Table-Top Stand instruction 
leaflet. 
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Align the TV from the top, slide it in until the 
guide pins cannot be seen.
2Use the supplied screws to attach the 
TV unit to the Table-Top Stand.
BKDL-46/40/32EX52x (except 
KDL-40/32EX521 (Mexico models))
BKDL-40/32EX521 (Mexico models)
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If you use an electric screwdriver, set the 
torque at approximately 1.5 N·m {15 kgf·cm}.
Detaching the Table-Top 
Stand from...

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Getting Started
BKDL-40/32EX521 (Mexico models)
Angle adjustment (Tilt)
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Be careful not to pinch your fingers between 
the TV and stand when adjusting the angle.
BKDL-46/40/32EX52x (except 
KDL-40/32EX521 (Mexico models))
BKDL-40/32EX521 (Mexico models)
3: Connecting the TV
Shown with a Set Top Box with HDMI 
connection
Recommendation of the F type plug
The one based on the following drawing is...

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Shown with a Set Top Box with 
COMPONENT connectionCable System or VHF/UHF Antenna 
System
Shown with HD BRAVIA
® Sync™ Basic Connection
Set Top Box
Cable or 
Antenna
*Rear of TV
*Blu-ray Disc
HD Cable Box or 
HD Satellite Receiver*A/V Receiver
* Signifies a BRAVIA Sync capable device.
** The optical connection is only needed for A/V receivers that do not support ARC (Audio 
Return Channel).SAT...