Sony Kdl 40hx700 Operating Instructions

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Specifications
System
Panel system
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel
TV systemAnalogue: B/G, I, D/K, M
Digital: DVB-T
Colour/video systemAnalogue: PAL, PAL60 (only video input), SECAM, NTSC3.58, NTSC4.43 (only video 
input)
Digital:  MPEG-2 MP@ML/HL (Australian model), 
MPEG-2 MP@ML/HL, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC MP/HP@L4 (New Zealand and 
Singaporean model)
Channel coverageAnalogue:B/G: VHF: E2–E12/UHF: E21–E69/CATV: S01–S03, S1–S41
VHF: 0–12, 5A, 9A/UHF: 28–69/CATV: S01–S03, S1–S44 
(Australia and Singapore only)
VHF: 1–11/UHF: 21–69/CATV: S1–S41
(New Zealand and Singapore only)
I:  UHF: B21–B69/CATV: S01–S03, S1–S41 
(Australia, New Zealand and South Africa only)
D/K: VHF: C1–C12, R1–R12/UHF: C13–C57, R21–R60/CATV: S01–S03, 
S1–S41, Z1–Z39 (Australia, New Zealand and South Africa only)
M: VHF: A2 to A13/ UHF: A14 to A79/ CATV: A-8 to A-2, A to W+4, W+6 
to W+84 (South Africa only)
Digital: VHF/UHF (Australia and Singapore only), UHF (New Zealand only)
Sound output10 W + 10 W
Input/Output jacks
Antenna (aerial)/cable
75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF
1, 2Video input (phono jack)
1, 2Audio input (phono jacks)
1, 2
/3COMPONENT IN
Supported formats: 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i
3 Video input (phono jack)
HDMI IN1, 2, 3, 4Video: 1080/24p, 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i
Audio: Two channel linear PCM 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz, 16, 20 and 24 bits, Dolby Digital
 Analogue audio input (minijack) (HDMI IN4 only)
PC Input
 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) Digital optical jack (Two channel linear PCM, Dolby Digital)
 (VAR/FIX)Audio output (phono jacks)
PC INPC Input (Mini D-sub 15-pin)
 PC audio input (minijack)
USB port
iHeadphones jack
LAN 
(for HX700 models only)10BASE-T/100BASE-TX connector (Depending on the operating environment of the 
network, connection speed may differ. 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX communication rate 
and communication quality are not guaranteed for this TV.)
* For LAN connections, use a Category 7 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX cable (not supplied).
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Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Model name KDL-55EX50055HX70046EX50046HX700
Power and others
Power requirements
110 V – 240 V AC, 
50/60 Hz110 V – 240 V AC, 
50 Hz110 V – 240 V AC, 
50/60 Hz110 V – 240 V AC, 
50 Hz
Screen size (measured diagonally)55 inches (Approx. 138.8 cm) 46 inches (Approx. 116.8cm)
Display resolution1,920 dots (horizontal) × 1,080 lines (vertical)
Dimensions 
(Approx.) 
(w × h × d)with Table-Top Stand1,324 mm × 
832 mm × 350 mm1,363 mm × 
862 mm × 400 mm1,127 mm × 
713 mm × 281 mm1,154 mm × 
741 mm × 370 mm
without Table-Top Stand1,324 mm × 
795 mm × 105 mm1,363 mm × 
825 mm × 105 mm1,127 mm × 
676 mm × 101 mm1,154 mm × 
704 mm × 102 mm
Mass (Approx.)  with Table-Top Stand30.7 kg 40.2 kg 21.6 kg 28.4 kg
without Table-Top Stand26.7 kg 34.4 kg 18.7 kg 24.3 kg
Supplied accessoriesSee “Checking the accessories” (page 3).
Optional 
accessoriesWall-Mount BracketSU-WL500/WL50B
Model name KDL-40EX40040EX50040HX70032EX40032EX500
Power and others
Power requirements
110 V – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 110 V – 240 V 
AC, 50 Hz110 V – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Screen size (measured diagonally)40 inches (Approx. 101.6cm) 32 inches (Approx. 80.1 cm)
Display resolution1,920 dots (horizontal) × 1,080 lines (vertical)
Dimensions 
(Approx.) 
(w × h × d)with Table-Top Stand992 mm × 
635 mm × 
250 mm992 mm × 
636 mm × 
260 mm1,023 mm × 
665 mm × 
310 mm800 mm × 
532 mm × 
220 mm800 mm × 
534 mm × 
250 mm
without Table-Top Stand992 mm × 
598 mm × 
100 mm992 mm × 
599 mm × 
99 mm1,023 mm × 
628 mm × 
100 mm800 mm × 
497 mm × 
97 mm800 mm × 
497 mm × 
96 mm
Mass (Approx.)  with Table-Top Stand15.9 kg 16.4 kg 22.4 kg 11.0 kg 11.9 kg
without Table-Top Stand13.9 kg 14.2 kg 19.2 kg 9.5 kg 9.9 kg
Supplied accessoriesSee “Checking the accessories” (page 3).
Optional 
accessoriesWall-Mount BracketSU-WL500/WL50B
 
						

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Installing the Accessories (Wall-Mount Bracket)
To Customers:
For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that installing of your TV be 
performed by Sony dealers or licensed contractors. Do not attempt to install it yourself.
To Sony Dealers and Contractors:
Provide full attention to safety during the installation, periodic maintenance and examination of this 
product.
Your TV can be installed using the SU-WL500 or SU-WL50B Wall-Mount Bracket (sold 
separately).
 Refer to the Instructions supplied with the Wall-Mount Bracket to properly carry out the 
installation.
 Refer to “Detaching the Table-Top Stand from the TV” (page 7).
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Place the TV on the Table-Top Stand, when securing the Mounting Hook.
Sufficient expertise is required for installing this product, especially to determine the strength of 
the wall for withstanding the TV’s weight. Be sure to entrust the attachment of this product 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.
Mounting Hook Square 
holeScrew
(+PSW
6 × 16)
Mounting HookScrew
(+PSW
6 × 16) SU-WL500 SU-WL50B
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TV installation dimensions table
SU-WL500
SU-WL50B
Unit: mm
Figures in the above table may differ slightly depending on the installation.
The wall that the TV will be installed on should be capable of supporting a weight of at least four 
times that of the TV. Refer to “Specifications” (page 11) for its weight.
Model Name
KDL-
Display 
dimensionsScreen 
centre 
dimensionLength for each mounting angle
Angle (0°)Angle (20°)
ABCDEFGH
SU-
WL500SU-
WL50BSU-
WL500SU-
WL50BSU-
WL500SU-
WL50BSU-WL500 only
55EX5001,324 795 25 78 428 481 165 166 413 752 466
55HX7001,363 825 25 78 439 492 165 166 421 776 481
46EX5001,127 676 84 137 426 478 161 162 369 640 463
46HX7001,154 704 84 137 439 492 162 163 377 662 480
40EX400992 598 122 175 425 478 160 161 341 567 463
40EX500992 599 122 175 426 479 159 160 341 567 463
40HX7001,023 628 122 175 439 492 160 160 349 591 479
32EX400800 497 172 200 426 454 157 158 303 470 461
32EX500800 497 172 200 426 454 156 157 303 470 461
Screen centre point
Screen centre point
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Screw and Hook locations diagram/table
SU-WL500
SU-WL50B
Model NameScrew locationHook location
SU-WL500 SU-WL50B SU-WL500 SU-WL50B
KDL-55HX700 / 55EX500
d, g d, ia
KDL-46HX700 / 46EX500
KDL-40HX700 / 40EX500 / 40EX400b
KDL-32EX500 / 32EX400 e, g e, h c
Screw location
When installing the Mounting Hook on the 
TV.Hook location
When installing the TV onto the Base Bracket.
b a
c
abccba
Screw location
When installing the Mounting Hook on the 
TV.Hook location
When installing the TV onto the Base Bracket.
b a
c
Base Bracket Mounting Hook
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Safety 
Information
Installation/Set-upInstall and use the TV set in accordance 
with the instructions below in order to 
avoid any risk of fire, electrical shock or 
damage and/or injuries.
Installation The TV set should be installed near an 
easily accessible AC power outlet.
 Place the TV set on a stable, level surface 
to avoid it from falling down and cause 
personal injury or damage to the TV.
 Only qualified service personnel should 
carry out wall installations.
 For safety reasons, it is strongly 
recommended that you use Sony 
accessories, including:
– Wall-mount bracket SU-WL500/
WL50B
 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.
Transporting Before 
transporting the 
TV set, 
disconnect all 
cables.
 Two or three 
people are 
needed to 
transport a large 
TV set.
 When transporting the TV set by hand, 
hold it as shown on the right. Do not put 
stress on the LCD panel and the frame 
around the screen.
 When lifting or moving the TV set, hold 
it firmly from the bottom.
 When transporting the TV set, do not 
subject it to jolts or excessive vibration.
 When transporting the TV set for repairs 
or when moving, pack it using the 
original carton and packing material.
Ventilation Never cover the ventilation holes or 
insert anything in the cabinet.
 Leave space around the TV set as shown 
below.
 It is strongly recommended that you use 
a Sony wall-mount bracket in order to 
provide adequate air-circulation.
Installed on the wall
Installed with stand
 To ensure proper ventilation and prevent 
the collection of dirt or dust:
– Do not lay the TV set flat, install 
upside down, backwards, or 
sideways.
– Do not place the TV set on a shelf, 
rug, bed or in a closet.
– Do not cover the TV set with a 
cloth, such as curtains, or items 
such as newspapers, etc.
– Do not install the TV set as shown 
below.
AC power cordHandle the AC power cord and outlet as 
follows in order to avoid any risk of fire, 
electrical shock or damage and/or injuries:
– Use only Sony supplied AC power 
cords, not those of other brands.
– Insert the plug fully into the AC power 
outlet.
– Operate the TV set on a 110–240 V AC 
supply only.
– When wiring cables, be sure to unplug 
the AC power cord for your safety and 
take care not to catch your feet on the 
cables.
– Disconnect the AC power cord from 
the AC power outlet before working on 
or moving the TV set.
– Keep the AC power cord away from 
heat sources.
– Unplug the AC power plug and clean it 
regularly. If the plug is covered with 
dust and it picks up moisture, its 
insulation may deteriorate, which could 
result in a fire. 
Notes Do not use the supplied AC power cord 
on any other equipment.
 Do not pinch, bend, or twist the AC 
power cord excessively. The core 
conductors may be exposed or broken.
 Do not modify the AC power cord.
 Do not put anything heavy on the AC 
power cord.
 Do not pull on the AC power cord itself 
when disconnecting the AC power cord.
 Do not connect too many appliances to 
the same AC power outlet.
 Do not use a poor fitting AC power 
outlet.
Prohibited UsageDo not install/use the TV set in locations, 
environments or situations such as those 
listed below, or the TV set may 
malfunction and cause a fire, electrical 
shock, damage and/or injuries.
Location:Outdoors (in direct sunlight), at the 
seashore, on a ship or other vessel, inside a 
vehicle, in medical institutions, unstable 
locations, near water, rain, moisture or 
smoke.
Environment:Places that are hot, humid, or excessively 
dusty; where insects may enter; where it 
might be exposed to mechanical vibration, 
near flammable objects (candles, etc). The 
TV set shall not be exposed to dripping or 
splashing and no objects filled with liquids, 
such as vases, shall be placed on the TV.
Situation:Do not use when your hands are wet, with 
the cabinet removed, or with attachments 
not recommended by the manufacturer. 
Disconnect the TV set from AC power 
outlet and antenna during lightning storms.
Mounting Hook
Hook attachment on rear 
of TV set Screw (supplied with the 
Wall-mount bracket) 8 mm - 12 mm
30 cm
10 cm 10 cm
10 cm
Leave at least this space around 
the set.
30 cm10 cm6 cm
Leave at least this space around 
the set.
10 cm
Air circulation is blocked.
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Broken pieces: Do not throw anything at the TV set. The 
screen glass may break by the impact and 
cause serious injury.
 If the surface of the TV set cracks, do not 
touch it until you have unplugged the AC 
power cord. Otherwise electric shock 
may result.
When not in use If you will not be using the TV set for 
several days, the TV set should be 
disconnected from the AC power for 
environmental and safety reasons. 
 As the TV set is not disconnected from 
the AC power when the TV set is just 
turned off, pull the plug from the AC 
power outlet to disconnect the TV set 
completely.
 However, some TV sets may have 
features that require the TV set to be left 
in standby to work correctly.
For children
 Do not allow children to climb on the TV 
set.
 Keep small accessories out of the reach 
of children, so that they are not 
mistakenly swallowed. 
If the following problems 
occur...
Turn off the TV set and unplug the AC 
power cord immediately if any of the 
following problems occur.
Ask your dealer or Sony service centre to 
have it checked by qualified service 
personnel.
When:– AC power cord is damaged.
– Poor fitting of AC power outlet.
– TV set is damaged by being dropped, 
hit or having something thrown at it.
– Any liquid or solid object falls through 
openings in the cabinet.
Precautions
Viewing the TV View the TV in moderate light, as 
viewing the TV in poor light or during 
long period of time, strains your eyes.
 When using headphones, adjust the 
volume so as to avoid excessive levels, as 
hearing damage may result.
LCD Screen Although the LCD screen is made with 
high-precision technology and 99.99% or 
more of the pixels are effective, black 
dots may appear or bright points of light 
(red, blue, or green) may appear 
constantly on the LCD screen. This is a 
structural property of the LCD screen and 
is not a malfunction.
 Do not push or scratch the front filter, or 
place objects on top of this TV set. The 
image may be uneven or the LCD screen 
may be damaged.
 If this TV set is used in a cold place, a 
smear may occur in the picture or the 
picture may become dark. This does not 
indicate a failure. These phenomena 
disappear as the temperature rises.
 Ghosting may occur when still pictures 
are displayed continuously. It may 
disappear after a few moments.
 The screen and cabinet get warm when 
this TV set is in use. This is not a 
malfunction.
 The LCD screen contains a small amount 
of liquid crystal. Some fluorescent tubes 
used in this TV set also contain mercury. 
Follow your local ordinances and 
regulations for disposal.
Handling and cleaning the 
screen surface/cabinet of 
the TV set
Be sure to unplug the AC power cord 
connected to the TV set from AC power 
outlet before cleaning.
To avoid material degradation or screen 
coating degradation, observe the following 
precautions.
 To remove dust from the screen surface/
cabinet, wipe gently with a soft cloth. If 
dust is persistent, wipe with a soft cloth 
slightly moistened with a diluted mild 
detergent solution.
 Do not spray water or detergent directly 
on the TV set.
It may drip to the bottom of the screen or 
exterior parts, and may cause a 
malfunction.
 Never use any type of abrasive pad, 
alkaline/acid cleaner, scouring powder, 
or volatile solvent, such as alcohol, 
benzene, thinner or insecticide. Using 
such materials or maintaining prolonged 
contact with rubber or vinyl materials 
may result in damage to the screen 
surface and cabinet material.
 Periodic vacuuming of the ventilation 
openings is recommended to ensure to 
proper ventilation.
 When adjusting the angle of the TV set, 
move it slowly so as to prevent the TV set 
from moving or slipping off from its 
table stand.
Optional EquipmentKeep optional components or any 
equipment emitting electromagnetic 
radiation away from the TV set. Otherwise 
picture distortion and/or noisy sound may 
occur.
Batteries Observe the correct polarity when 
inserting batteries.
 Do not use different types of batteries 
together or mix old and new batteries.
 Dispose of batteries in an 
environmentally friendly way. Certain 
regions may regulate the disposal of 
batteries. Please consult your local 
authority.
 Handle the remote with care. Do not drop 
or step on it, or spill liquid of any kind 
onto it.
 Do not place the remote in a location near 
a heat source, a place subject to direct 
sunlight, or a damp room.
Disposal of the TV set 
(Australian model only)
Disposal of Old 
Electrical & 
Electronic 
Equipment 
(Applicable in the 
European Union 
and other 
European countries with 
separate collection 
systems)
This symbol is on the remote control.
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4-174-286-12(1)
© 2010 Sony Corporation
Customer Support:
Instructions about “Installing Wall Mount Bracket” are included 
within this TV’s instructions manual.