Sony Kdl 40ex521 Operating Instructions

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Getting Started
Shown with HD Basic Connection with Home Theater System
Shown with PC Connection with SD VCR/DVD
Rear of TV
Cable/
Antennaor
Blu-ray Disc/DVD
SD Cable Box or
SD Satellite Receiver Cable/SAT (Dish)Home Theater System*Optical Connection
* The optical connection is only needed for A/V receivers that do not support ARC (Audio 
Return Channel).
Rear of TVSide Panel
PC
DVD VCR Splitter...

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4: Securing the TV
Sony strongly recommends 
taking measures to prevent 
the TV from toppling over.
Unsecured TVs may topple 
and result in property 
damage, serious bodily 
injury or even death.
Preventing the TV from 
Toppling
 Secure the TV to a wall and/or stand.
 Do not allow children to play or climb on 
furniture and TV sets.
 Avoid placing or hanging items on the 
TV.
 Never install the TV...

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Getting Started
3Anchor the TV to the Wall.
Anchor the TV to the wall by using bolts, 
wall anchor and chain (or rope).
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Your TV is shipped with screws attached to the 
rear of the TV depending on the TV model. 
(They are fastened in the screw holes for wall 
mounting.) Be sure to remove the upper two 
screws prior to anchoring the TV on a wall.
Securing the TV to the stand without securing 
the TV...

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6: Running initial setup
1Complete your cable connections 
before proceeding with the Initial 
Setup. 
Connect the TV to your nearest 
power outlet.
2Press 1 (power) on the TV. The " 
(power) indicator will light green.
When you switch the TV on for the 
first time, the Language menu 
appears on the screen.
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When you turn on the TV for the first time, the 
TV requires some internal processing...

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Getting Started
 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. Use of screws other than 
those supplied...

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Watching the TV
Using Your BRAVIA TV
1Turn on the TV.
Press 1 (power) on the TV or I/1 on the 
remote control to turn on the TV.
2Select a TV channel or select an 
input.
To use the Guide
Press GUIDE to display the Rovi On 
Screen Guide to view scheduled programs 
or to select a program to watch. Press again to 
exit the Guide.
To use 0-9
For example, to enter 2.1, press  ,   
and .
1
or
GUIDE
0-9
2 1
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Using Your BRAVIA TV
Parts and controls of the remote control
Use the supplied remote control to control your TV. Basic remote control operations are 
explained here. For details on all of the remote control functions, press i-MANUAL and see 
the built-in manual (i-Manual) (page 20).
1:/1
Press to turn the TV on and off from standby 
mode.
2i-MANUAL
Displays the built-in manual (i-Manual).
3SYNC MENU...

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Selecting various functions and settings (Home Menu)
You can select the features of your TV from the Home menu.
See page 19 for the Home menu map.
1Press HOME.
2Press F/f/G/g/  to select items.
To select items in the Home menu 
(e.g., selecting “Settings”)
1Press G/g to select Settings.
The contents of Settings are 
displayed on the right.
2Press F/f to select Picture & 
Display.
3Press   to launch the...

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Using Your BRAVIA TV
Home menu map
After pressing HOME on the remote control, following icons are displayed as categories. 
The categories are available depending on your TV model, region, country and broadcasting 
conditions.
TVYou can select a list of TV channels, or a program 
guide.
MediaYou can enjoy photo/music/video content via USB 
devices or the home network.
InputsYou can select equipment...

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Displaying Operating Instructions (i-Manual)
Operating instructions are built into your BRAVIA TV and can be displayed on the screen.
To learn more about your TV features, access your i-Manual with the touch of a button.
1Press i-MANUAL.
2Press F/f/G/g/  to navigate and 
select items.
To select items in the i-Manual
1Press F/f to select an item.
The contents are displayed to the right 
as the second...