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
Cable/AntennaVCR/DVD ComboNotebook PC
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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 on:
– slippery, unstable and/or uneven 
surfaces.
– furniture that can easily be used as 
steps, such as a chest of drawers.
 Install the TV where it cannot be pulled, 
pushed, or knocked over.
 Route all AC power cords and 
connecting cables so that they are not 
accessible to curious children.
Recommended Measures to 
Secure the TV
Consider the following measures when 
securing your TV to a Stand (not supplied).
1Secure the Stand for the TV.
Make sure the Stand can adequately support 
the weight of the TV. Use two angle braces 
(not supplied) to secure the stand. For each 
angle brace use the appropriate hardware to:
 Attach one side of the angle brace to the 
wall stud.
 Attach the other side to the Stand.
2Secure the TV to the Stand.
Use the optional hardware listed as follows 
(not supplied):
 M4 × 10 machine screw (screwed into 
the TV’s Table-Top Stand)
 A screw or similar (attach it to the Stand)
 Rope or chain (strong enough to support 
the weight of the TV). Make sure that 
there is no excess slack in the rope or 
chain.
An alternative way to secure the TV is with 
an optional Sony Support Belt Kit.
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Contact Sony Customer Support to obtain the 
optional Support Belt Kit by providing your TV 
model name.
For United States call: 1-800-488-7669 or 
visit: www.sony.com/accessories
For Canada call: 1-877-899-7669
Stand Angle brace 
(not supplied)
M4 × 10 
machine 
screw (not 
supplied)
Screw (not supplied) Screw hole on the 
Table-Top Stand
Rope or chain 
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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 and the stand to the wall provides 
minimum protection against the TV toppling 
over. For further protection, be sure to follow 
the three measures recommended.
5: Bundling the cables
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Before bundling the cables, remove the cable 
holder from the AC cover (see step 1 and 2). 
Reuse the cable holder (see step 3) to bundle 
the other cables (see step 4).
Do not bundle the AC power cord together 
with other cables.
*When installing on the wall, attach the cable 
holder under the terminals.
Anchor bolts (M6) (not supplied)
Wall-
mount 
holesRope or 
chain 
(not 
supplied)
Wall-anchor 
(not 
supplied)
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KDL-46/40/32EX52x (except 
KDL-40/32EX521 (Mexico models))
KDL-40/32EX521 (Mexico models)
 
						

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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 for 
optimization before you can perform the initial 
setup. There will be no picture and sound, and 
the timer indicator on the front of the TV 
blinks orange for about 40 seconds. Do not turn 
off the TV during this process. This process 
has been completed at the factory on some 
TVs.
Follow the instructions on the screen.
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Home mode sets the TV to settings optimized 
for home viewing (this setting is ENERGY 
STAR compliant).
4Select Continue to scan for 
available channels and enable the 
Rovi On Screen Guide™ feature. 
If you receive channels from a cable 
box or satellite receiver and do not 
wish to use the TV’s built-in tuner, 
select Skip.
Selecting Skip will disable the Rovi 
On Screen Guide feature, which 
is only available when the TV’s 
tuner is used.
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If you skip the channel scan while in the setup 
menus, Rovi On Screen Guide will be disabled.
Using a Wall-Mount 
Bracket
Your TV can be mounted on a wall using a 
Wall-Mount Bracket (not supplied) out of 
the box as packaged. If the Table-Top Stand 
is attached to the TV, the TV may require 
detaching the Table-Top Stand; see step 2 
on page 8. 
Prepare the TV for the Wall-Mount Bracket 
before making cable connections.
For product protection and safety 
reasons, Sony strongly recommends that 
you use the Wall-Mount Bracket 
designed for your TV and the installation 
should be performed by a Sony dealer or 
licensed contractor.
 Follow the instruction guide provided 
with the Wall-Mount Bracket for your 
model. Sufficient expertise is required in 
installing this TV, especially to 
determine the strength of the wall for 
withstanding the TV’s weight.
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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 may result in internal 
damage to the TV set or cause it to fall, 
etc.
 Be sure to store the unused screws and 
Table-Top Stand in a safe place until you 
are ready to attach the Table-Top Stand. 
Keep the screws away from small 
children.
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Read the supplied Safety Booklet for 
additional safety information.
Installing the TV Against a 
Wall or Enclosed Area
Make sure that your TV has adequate 
ventilation. Allow enough space around the 
TV as shown in the illustration.
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Inadequate ventilation can lead to overheating 
of the TV and may cause damage to your TV 
or cause a fire.
8-12 mm
Screw 
(supplied with the 
Wall-mount bracket)
Mounting Hook
Hook attachment on rear of 
TV set
(30 cm) 117/8 inches
(6 cm)            inches
4 inches
(10 cm)4 inches
(10 cm)23/8 
Leave at least this much space around the set.
Installed with stand
inches 117/8 
4 inches
(10 cm) 4 inches
(10 cm)
4 inches (10 cm)
(30 cm)
Installed on the wall
Leave at 
least this 
much space 
around the 
set.
Never install the TV set as follows:
Air circulation is blocked. Air circulation is blocked.
Wall Wall
 
						

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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
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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
Displays the BRAVIA Sync Menu to operate 
the BRAVIA Sync-compatible equipment that 
is connected to the TV.
4F/f/G/g/
Moves the on-screen cursor, and confirms the 
item.
5OPTIONS
Displays a list of convenient functions and 
menu shortcuts. The menu items vary based on 
the current input and/or content.
6Color buttons
When the color buttons are available, an 
operation guide appears on the screen.
7CH +/–/Number buttons
Select channels in the TV mode.
8VOL/2 +/–
Adjusts the volume.
 
						

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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 menu.
According to the screen instruction, 
press F/f/G/g to select items and 
press   to confirm.
3Press HOME to exit.
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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 connected to the TV.
Favorites/HistoryProvides quick access to your frequently used and 
recently viewed items, such as TV channels, 
external inputs or your media files.
SettingsContains all of the necessary configurations to 
customize your TV settings.
WidgetsProvides access to Widgets.
ApplicationsYou can enjoy various applications such as Music 
Search, Internet Browser, etc.
QriocityProvides access to the Qriocity online service.
Internet ContentYou can enjoy Internet content services.
RecommendationsPresents recommendations for programs you may 
like, based on your viewing history.
 
						

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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 layer.
2Press g to move to the second layer.
3Press F/f to select an item from the 
second layer.
A description of the item is displayed 
to the right.
If a third layer is available, repeat this 
step to display the details.
4Press g to select an item.
The content is displayed.
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