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
Sony Customer Support
U.S.A.: www.sony.com/tvsupport
Canada: www.sony.ca/support
United States Canada
1.800.222.SONY 1.877.899.SONY
Please Do Not Return
the Product to the Store
 
						

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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-
Definition Multimedia Interface are 
trademarks or registered trademarks of 
HDMI Licensing LLC in the United 
States and other countries.
Fergason Patent Properties, LLC: 
U.S. Patent No. 5,717,422
U.S. Patent No. 6,816,141
Manufactured under license from Dolby 
Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D 
symbol are trademarks of Dolby 
Laboratories.
Rovi and Rovi On Screen Guide are 
trademarks of Rovi Corporation and/or 
its subsidiaries.
The Rovi On Screen Guide system is 
manufactured under license from Rovi 
Corporation and/or its subsidiaries.
The Rovi On Screen Guide system is 
protected by one or more United States 
patents of Rovi Corporation and/or its 
subsidiaries.Rovi Corporation and/or its subsidiaries 
and related affiliates are not in any way 
liable for the accuracy or availability of 
the program schedule information or 
other data in the Rovi On Screen Guide 
system and cannot guarantee service 
availability in your area. In no event 
shall Rovi Corporation and/or its related 
affiliates be liable for any damages in 
connection with the accuracy or 
availability of the program schedule 
information or other data in the Rovi On 
Screen Guide system.
Blu-ray Disc is a trademark.
“BRAVIA” and  , S-Force, 
BRAVIA Sync, and   are trademarks 
or registered marks of Sony 
Corporation.
“PlayStation” is a registered trademark 
and “PS3” is a trademark of Sony 
Computer Entertainment Inc.
DLNA
®, the DLNA Logo and DLNA 
CERTIFIED® are trademarks, service 
marks, or certification marks of the 
Digital Living Network Alliance.
TrackID is a trademark or registered 
trademark of Sony Ericsson Mobile 
Communications AB.
Music and video recognition technology 
and related data are provided by 
Gracenote
®. Gracenote is the industry 
standard in music recognition 
technology and related content delivery. 
For more information, please visit 
www.gracenote.com. 
CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, and music and 
video-related data from Gracenote, Inc., 
copyright © 2000-present Gracenote. 
Gracenote Software, copyright © 2000-
present Gracenote. One or more patents 
owned by Gracenote apply to this 
product and service. See the Gracenote 
website for a nonexhaustive list of 
applicable Gracenote patents. 
Gracenote, CDDB, MusicID, 
MediaVOCS, the Gracenote logo and 
logotype, and the “Powered by 
Gracenote” logo are either registered 
trademarks or trademarks of Gracenote 
in the United States and/or other 
countries.Your BRAVIA TV is 
ENERGY STAR
® 
qualified in the “Home” 
mode. 
It meets strict energy 
efficiency guidelines 
set by the U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency and 
Department of Energy. ENERGY 
STAR is a joint program of these 
government agencies, designed to 
promote energy efficient products and 
practices.
Changes to certain features, settings, 
and functionalities of this TV (i.e. Rovi 
On Screen Guide, Picture/Sound, Light 
Sensor, Power Savings) can increase or 
change the power consumption.
Depending upon such changed settings, 
the power consumption may exceed the 
limits required for the ENERGY STAR 
qualification in the “Home” mode.
~The “x” that appears in the model 
name corresponds to a numeric digit, 
related to design, color or TV system.
The illustrations of the remote control 
used in this manual are of the RM-
YD063 unless otherwise stated.
The illustrations used in this manual 
may differ depending on your TV 
model.
Retain this manual for future 
reference.
Owner’s RecordThe model and serial numbers are 
located at the side and rear of the 
TV. Record these numbers in the 
spaces provided below. Refer to 
them whenever you call upon your 
Sony dealer regarding this TV.
Model Name
Serial No.
The 32 class has a 31.5 inch viewable 
image size (measured diagonally).
 
						

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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
Thank you for choosing Sony! Your new 
BRAVIA® TV opens the door to the “Full 
HDTV Experience.” This document will help 
you get the most out of your TV.
Please take a moment to register your TV at:
U.S.A.: http://productregistration.sony.com
Canada: http://www.SonyStyle.ca/registration
Four Steps to a Full HD Experience
Set, Source, Sound, and Setup.
1Set
Now that you have made the best selection in 
LCD TV technology, be sure to remove all 
accessory contents from the packaging before 
setting up your TV.
2Source
To experience the stunning detail of your 
BRAVIA TV, you need access to HD 
programming.
Upgrade your signal or content source to 
high-definition (HD) by contacting your 
HD service provider.Receive over-the-air HD broadcasts with 
an HD-quality antenna connected directly 
to the back of your TV.
Visit www.antennaweb.org for more 
information on antenna selection and setup.
Discover the wealth of entertainment now 
available on super-high resolution Blu-ray 
Disc™ player and other Sony HD 
equipment.
3Sound
Complete the high-definition experience with 
a BRAVIA Sync™ surround sound system 
or A/V receiver from Sony.
4Setup
Install your TV and connect your sources. 
See page 9 for sample connection diagrams. 
To help assure the highest quality for your 
HD experience, use Sony HDMI (High-
Definition Multimedia Interface) cables.
To learn more about HDTV, visit:
U.S.A.: http://www.sony.com/HDTV
Canada: http://www.SonyStyle.ca/hd
This TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of 1,920 dots × 1,080 lines.
 
						

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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 ............................................................................... 7
2: Adjusting the viewing angle of the TV ..................................................................... 8
3: Connecting the TV .................................................................................................. 9
4: Securing the TV .................................................................................................... 12
5: Bundling the cables ............................................................................................... 13
6: Running initial setup .............................................................................................. 14
Using a Wall-Mount Bracket...................................................................................... 14
Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area .................................................... 15
Using Your BRAVIA TV
Watching the TV........................................................................................................ 16
Selecting various functions and settings (Home Menu) ............................................ 18
Displaying Operating Instructions (i-Manual) ............................................................ 20
Network Setup
Preparing a wired network ........................................................................................ 22
Preparing a wireless LAN.......................................................................................... 22
Setting up the Internet connection ............................................................................ 23
If you cannot connect to the Internet ......................................................................... 24
Adjusting the server display settings ......................................................................... 25
Additional Information
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................ 26
Specifications ............................................................................................................ 28
Table of Contents
 
						

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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) 
for further explanation of the features of your TV.
How to Use i-Manual
“BRAVIA” TV Features
Presence Sensor
“BRAVIA” Internet Video
Wireless LAN / Wireless LAN Ready
“BRAVIA” Sync with “Control for 
HDMI”
TrackID™/Music Search/Video 
Search
Watching TV
Rovi On Screen Guide™
Favorites
Wide Mode
Picture Mode
Photos/Music/Videos
Twin Picture (PIP)
Twin Picture (P&P)
Settings/Home Menu
About the Home Menu
Settings
Picture & Display
Sound
Preferences
i-Manual
Channels & Inputs
Network
Product Support
Using Other Equipment/
Internet
VCR/DVD Player
Audio System
USB Device (e.g. Digital Camera)
Picture Frame
HDMI Equipment
Internet/Wireless LAN
Home Network
PC
Parts Description
Remote Control
TV Controls and Indicators
Terminals
Troubleshooting
Index
 Bookmarks
 
						

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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 
KDL-40/32EX521 (Mexico models))
Hexagon wrench (1) (except 
KDL-40/32EX521 (Mexico models))
Operating Instructions (this manual) 
and other documents
*1 Please refer to the model name printed on the 
remote control.
*2 Assembling the Table-Top Stand is required. 
Refer to the supplied Table-Top Stand leaflet 
to assemble the Table-Top Stand.
Inserting batteries into the 
remote control
1Remove the protection sheet.
2Push and lift the cover to open.
Guidelines for Remote Control
 Point your remote control directly at the 
IR sensor located on your TV.
 Make sure that no objects are blocking 
the path between the remote control and 
the IR sensor on your TV.
 Fluorescent lamps can interfere with 
your remote control; try turning off the 
fluorescent lamps.
 If you are having problems with the 
remote control, reinsert or replace your 
batteries and make sure that they are 
correctly inserted.
Getting Started
Push to 
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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. 
Be sure to consider the following while 
setting up your TV: 
 Disconnect all cables when carrying the 
TV. 
 Carry the TV with the adequate number 
of people; larger size TVs require two or 
more people. 
 Correct hand placement while carrying 
the TV is very important for safety and 
to avoid damage. 
 Ensure your TV has adequate 
ventilation, see page 15.
 For best picture quality, do not expose 
the screen to direct illumination or 
sunlight.
 Avoid installing the TV in a room with 
reflective wall and floor materials.
 Avoid moving the TV from a cold area 
to a warm area. Sudden room 
temperature changes may cause moisture 
condensation. This may cause the TV to 
show poor picture and/or poor color. 
Should this occur, allow moisture to 
evaporate completely before powering 
the TV on. Ensure that there are no objects in front 
of the TV.
 Do not expose the Presence Sensor to 
direct sunlight or other strong light, as 
malfunction may occur.
1: Attaching the Table-Top 
Stand
Refer to the supplied Table-Top Stand 
instruction leaflet for proper attachment.
1Place the TV unit on the Table-Top 
Stand.
~
Do not put stress on the LCD panel or the 
frame around the screen.
Be careful to not pinch your hands or the AC 
power cord when you install the TV unit to the 
Table-Top Stand.
BKDL-46/40/32EX52x (except 
KDL-40/32EX521 (Mexico models))
Presence Sensor IR Sensor
Guide 
pins
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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)
~
If you use an electric screwdriver, set the 
torque at approximately 1.5 N·m {15 kgf·cm}.
Detaching the Table-Top 
Stand from the TV
To detach the Table-Top Stand from the 
TV, remove the screws   fixed in step 2.
~
Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any 
reason other than to install corresponding 
accessories on the TV.
When removing the Table-Top Stand from the 
TV, lay the display face down on a stable work 
surface that is larger than the TV.
To prevent damaging the surface of the LCD 
display, make sure to place a soft cloth on the 
work surface.
When installing the TV on a wall, remove the 
screws from the rear of the TV. The screws and 
number of screws depends on the TV model. 
(They are fastened in the screw holes for wall 
mounting.) Be sure to store the removed 
screws in a safe place, keeping them away 
from children.
When attaching the Table-Top Stand again, be 
sure to fasten the screws (previously removed) 
to the original holes on the rear of the TV.
2: Adjusting the viewing 
angle of the TV
This TV can be adjusted within the angles 
as illustrated.
Angle adjustment (Swivel)
~
When adjusting the angle, hold the stand with 
one hand to avoid having the stand slip or TV 
tip over.
BKDL-46/40/32EX52x (except 
KDL-40/32EX521 (Mexico models))
Guide 
pins
20°
20°20°
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Getting Started
BKDL-40/32EX521 (Mexico models)
Angle adjustment (Tilt)
~
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 
recommended about the F type plug.
Projection of the inner wire from the 
connection part must be less than 1.5 mm.15°
15°15°
15°
0° - 6°
6°
0°
Set Top Box
1.5 mm max.
(Reference drawing of the F type plug)
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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 
(Dish)
Cable/
Antenna **Optical 
Connection