Sony Kdl 55ex500 Operating Instructions

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Getting Started
Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System
Use an optional A-B RF switch (not supplied) to switch between the cable and over-the-air antenna 
programming, as indicated below.
HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box
You can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to a high-definition cable service or a 
high-definition satellite service. For the best possible picture, make sure you connect this equipment 
to your TV via the HDMI or component video (with audio) input located on the back of your TV.
Shown with HDMI Connection
B A
Cable
AntennaA/B RF Switch
Rear of TV
CABLE/ANTENNA
 Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to Cable or Antenna found under the Channel settings 
for your input signal (see page 37).
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AUDIO
R R
L COMPONENT INPC IN
AUDIO OUT
(FIX)
PRPBY
L
VIDEO  IN
AUDIO RGB
PC/HDMI 1
AUDIO IN
(
MONO)
4
IN
AUDIO
AUDIO
RL
(1080p/1080i/
720p/480p/480i)CABLE/
ANTENNA
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
(OPTICAL)
Rear of TV
HDMI cableHD cable box/
HD satellite boxCATV/Satellite antenna cable
(Continued)
 
						

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Shown with DVI Connection
Shown with Component Connection
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AUDIO
R R
L COMPONENT INPC IN
PRPBY
L
VIDEO  IN
RGB(
MONO)
4
IN
AUDIO
(1080p/1080i/
720p/480p/480i)CABLE/
ANTENNA
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
(OPTICAL)AUDIOAUDIO OUT(FIX)RL
AUDIOPC/HDMI 1
AUDIO IN
Rear of TVDVI-to-HDMI cable
HD cable box/
HD satellite boxCATV/Satellite 
antenna cable
Audio cable
(stereo mini plugs)
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AUDIO
R R
L COMPONENT INPC IN
AUDIO OUT
(FIX)
PRPBY
L
VIDEO  IN
AUDIO RGB
PC/HDMI 1
AUDIO IN
(
MONO)
4
IN
AUDIO
AUDIO
RL
(1080p/1080i/
720p/480p/480i)CABLE/
ANTENNA
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
(OPTICAL)
Rear of TVCATV/Satellite antenna cable
AUDIO-R (red)
AUDIO-L (white)
Component video cable
Audio cable P
R (red)
P
B (blue)
Y (green)HD cable box/
HD satellite box
 If your equipment has a DVI output and not an HDMI output, connect the DVI output to the 
HDMI IN 1 (with DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter) and connect the audio output to the AUDIO 
IN of PC IN. For details, see page 9.
 
						

							13
Getting Started
PC
Use the TV as a monitor for your PC by connecting an HD15-HD15 cable connection as shown 
below. This TV can also be connected to a PC with a DVI or HDMI output. (Refer to the separate 
Quick Setup Guide.)
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AUDIO
R R
L COMPONENT INPC IN
AUDIO OUT
(FIX)
PRPBY
L
VIDEO  IN
AUDIO RGB
PC/HDMI 1
AUDIO IN
(
MONO)
4
IN
AUDIO
AUDIO
RL
(1080p/1080i/
720p/480p/480i)CABLE/
ANTENNA
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
(OPTICAL)
Rear of TV HD15-HD15 cable 
(analog RGB)
Audio cable 
(stereo mini plugs)
 Connect the PC IN jack to the PC using an HD15-HD15 cable with ferrite core (analog RGB) and 
audio cable (see page 9).
 
						

							14 Connecting Other Equipment
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AUDIO
RL COMPONENT INPC IN
AUDIO OUT
(FIX)
PRPBY
L R
VIDEO  IN
AUDIO RGB
PC/HDMI 1
AUDIO IN
(
MONO)
4
IN
AUDIO
AUDIO
RL
(1080p/1080i/
720p/480p/480i)CABLE/
ANTENNA
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
(OPTICAL)
VIDEO  IN
VIDEO
AUDIOL
R
(MONO)
2
2
3
IN
Personal 
computerBlu-ray 
Disc Player/
“PS3”DVD 
playerDigital 
satellite 
receiverAnalog audio 
equipment 
(A/V Receiver/
HomeTheater)Digital 
cable boxAudio 
system Digital 
audio 
equipment CABLE/ANTENNA Digital recorderVCR/Game 
system/
Camcorder
USB
A/V 
Receiver/
Home 
Theater
 Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting other equipment to your TV.
 
						

							15
Getting Started
When 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 
below. Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below 41 °F (5 °C).
(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
 Inadequate ventilation can lead to overheating of the TV and may cause TV damage or cause 
a fire.
 
						

							16 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 TV stand (not supplied).
1Secure the stand for the TV.
Make sure the TV 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 TV stand.
Angle braces
Stand
 
						

							17
Getting Started
2Secure the TV to the stand.
Except KDL-32FA600 model
Use the optional hardware listed below (not supplied):
 M4 × 16 mm anchor bolt (screwed into the TV’s Table-Top Stand). 
 A screw or similar (attach it to the TV 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.
KDL-32FA600 model only
Use an optional Sony Support Belt Kit.
3Anchor the TV to the wall.
Use the hardware listed below (not supplied).
 Two anchor bolts, size M6 × 10-12 mm. Screw the bolts into the top-most wall-mount holes 
located on the rear of the TV.
 Rope or chain (attach to one anchor bolt). 
 Wall-anchor (attach to the wall stud) strong enough to support the weight of the TV (pass 
the rope through the wall-anchor, then attach to the other anchor bolt).
Screw hole on the 
Table-Top Stand
Anchor bolt
Screw
Wall-mount 
holes
Anchor boltsWall-anchor
Rope or 
chain
 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
 Measure 2 provides minimal protection against the TV toppling over. For further protection, 
follow all three measures recommended above.
 If an electric screwdriver is used, set the torque to tighten at approximately 1.5 N·m {15 kgf·cm}.
 
						

							18 Running Initial Setup
During initial setup, you will perform the following:
 Set the language for the On Screen Display (OSD) text
 Choose your viewing environment
 Scan for digital and analog channels
Complete your cable connections before beginning the Initial Setup. Refer to the Quick Setup 
Guide (supplied) for sample connection diagrams.
3Auto Program will scan for available channels from the signal source directly connected to 
the TV’s CABLE/ANTENNA input. Follow the help text provided on the screen to run the 
Auto Program.
1Turn on the TV. The Initial Setup screen will 
appear.
2Use the remote control buttons described below to 
navigate through the Initial Setup.
V/v/B/b buttons:
 
Allow you to navigate and highlight options where applicable.
 button: 
Allows you to select the highlighted option and advance to the next screen.
Confirm
Confirm
Please select your language:
English
Español
Français 
Initial Setup
Confirm Confirm
 When prompted to select Retail or Home, be sure to select 
Home for ENERGY STAR compliant mode.
 Select Cancel to stop or cancel the Auto Program. The Auto 
Program can be done at later time. To run Auto Program at a 
later time, press MENU, select Settings, and then select Auto 
Program under Channel settings.
 Connect either your cable or antenna to the TV (you can connect 
both using an A-B RF switch (not supplied)); for more details see 
page 11.
 Select your preferred aspect ratio for the screen display. Press 
WIDE to select Wide Mode, or press 
MENU and select Settings, and then set Auto Wide to On under the Screen settings. For more 
details, see page 27.
Please select the type of use for this TV.
Retail optimizes the picture for store display.  
 Home optimizes the picture for normal home 
use and is Energy Star compliant.
Retail
HomeInitial Setup
Confirm ConfirmRETURN
Back
 
						

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Operating the TV
Operating the TV
Using the Remote Control
To Insert Batteries into the Remote Control
Insert two size AAA batteries (supplied) by matching e and E on the batteries to the diagram 
inside the battery compartment of the remote control.
Guidelines to follow
For KDL-32/40/46/55/60EX500, 
KDL-40/46/55EX501 models
Slide the cover 
to openFor KDL-32/40/46EX400, KDL-40/46EX401, 
KDL-32EX301, KDL-32FA600 models
Push to open
 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.
 
						

							20 Remote Control Button Description
ButtonDescription
1INPUTPress to display the list of External Inputs and TV 
mode. Press repeatedly to toggle through the inputs. 
See page 28.
2BRAVIA 
SyncThese buttons are used to control the equipment 
connected to the TV by using the Control for HDMI 
function (not available on all Control for HDMI 
equipment). Some other buttons on the remote control 
may also operate BRAVIA
® SyncTM equipment.
THEATER: Press to turn on and off the Theater 
Mode. The picture settings will be set for a cinema-
like experience and the audio will be switched to the 
audio output of the attached speakers of your BRAVIA 
Sync audio system. Your BRAVIA Sync audio system 
must be connected by an HDMI connection to your 
TV (see page 25 for details).
m (fast reverse): Press to play a program in fast 
rewind mode.
N PLAY: Press to play a program at a normal speed.
M (fast forward): Press to play a program in fast 
forward mode.
SYNC MENU: Press to display the BRAVIA Sync 
Menu and then select connected HDMI equipment 
from 
HDMI Device Selection.
. PREV: Press to replay the current program from 
the previous chapter mark (if any) or from the 
beginning of the live TV cache.
x STOP: Press to stop playback.
>
 NEXT: Press to advance forward to the next 
chapter mark (if any) or to live TV when playing back 
a recorded program.
3CCPress to cycle through the available settings for 
Closed Captions (CC) : On, Off, and On when 
Muting.
4
FAVORITESPress once to display the stored Favorites list. You 
can store up to 10 channels and/or external inputs in 
your Favorites list.
1
3
2
4
5, PLAY and CH + buttons have a tactile dot. Use them as a reference when operating the TV.