Sony Kdl 46w5500 Operating Instructions

© 2009 Sony Corporation4-131-483-11(1)
KDL-46W5500/46WE5
KDL-40W5500/40WE5
KDL-32W5500
Operating Instructions 
LCD Digital Colour TV
 

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IntroductionThank you for choosing this Sony product. 
Before operating the TV, please read this 
manual thoroughly and retain it for future 
reference.
Trademark information
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Project
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-
Definition Multimedia Interface are 
trademarks or registered trademarks of 
HDMI Licensing LLC.
DLNA and DLNA CERTIFIED are 
trademarks and/or service marks of Digital 
Living Network Alliance.
Manufactured under license from Dolby 
Laboratories....

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Table of Contents
Start-up Guide  4
Safety Information ............................................................................................................................ 8
Precautions ....................................................................................................................................... 9
Remote and TV Controls/Indicators ..............................................................................................10
Watching TV
Watching TV...

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Start-up Guide
Before Use
To check the accessories
Mains lead/AC power cord (1) (KDL-46W5500/
46WE5/40W5500/40WE5 only)
Cable holder (1) (KDL-46W5500/46WE5/40W5500/
40WE5 only)
Stand (1) and screws (4)
RM-GD007 Remote (1)
Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2)
To insert batteries into the remote
1:Attaching the stand
1Open the carton box and take out the stand 
and the screws.
2Place the TV set on the stand. Take care 
not to interfere with cables.
3Fix the TV to the stand according to the 
arrow marks...

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Start-up Guide
2: Connecting an aerial/
antenna/cable/VCR
Connecting an aerial/antenna/cable
Connecting an aerial/antenna/cable and 
VCR
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 When connecting an aerial/antenna cable (not 
supplied), an adaptor (not supplied) may be 
required (Australian model and New Zealand 
model only).
3: Preventing the TV from 
toppling over
1Install a wood screw (4 mm in diameter, 
not supplied) in the TV stand.
2Install a machine screw (M4 × 20, not 
supplied) into the screw hole of the TV.
3Tie the wood screw...

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4: Bundling the cables
~
 Do not bundle the mains lead/AC power cord 
together with other cables.
 The illustration may differ from that of the actual 
rear panel, and the mains lead/AC power cord may 
already be connected, depending on the screen 
size.
5: Performing the initial 
set-up
* The shapes of the mains plug/AC power plug and mains 
sockets/AC power outlets differ depending on the 
region.
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 You can also tune channels manually (page 40).
KDL-46W5500/46WE5/
40W5500/40WE5
4
Follow the...

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Start-up Guide
Adjusting the viewing angle 
of the TV
This TV can be adjusted within the angles 
shown below.
Adjust the angle left and right (swivel)
Detaching the Table-Top 
Stand from the TV
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 Remove the screws guided by the arrow marks   
of the TV.
 Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any reason 
other than listed below.
– To wall-mount the TV.
– To put the TV in the carton at time of purchase.
Top view
Front
 

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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...

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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...

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Remote and TV Controls/Indicators
Remote and TV controls
Buttons on the TV will work the same as those on the remote.
* In the TV menu, these buttons will work as F/f/G/g/.
z
5, N, PROG + and AUDIO buttons on the remote have 
a tactile dot. Use the tactile dots as a reference when operating the 
TV.
Button/SwitchDescription
1"/1 (TV 
standby)Press to turn the TV on and off from standby 
mode.
21 (Power)Press to turn the TV on or off.
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ENERGY SAVING SWITCH is off, 
the TV cannot be turned on...