Sony KDL-55W900A LCD TV Operating Instructions

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LCD TV
(Setup Guide)
Operating Instructions
KDL-55W900A
Sony Customer Support
U.S.A.: 
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United States Canada
1.800.222.SONY 1.877.899.SONY
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CAUTION
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)
Some people may experience 
discomfort (such as eye strain, 
fatigue, or nausea) while watching 
3D video images or playing 
stereoscopic 3D games. Sony 
recommends that all viewers take 
regular breaks while watching 3D 
video images or playing 
stereoscopic 3D games. The length 
and frequency of necessary breaks 
will vary from person to person. You 
must decide what works best. If you 
experience any discomfort, you 
should stop watching the 3D video 
images or playing stereoscopic 3D 
games until the discomfort ends; 
consult a doctor if you believe 
necessary. You should also review 
(i) the instruction manual of any 
other device or media used with 
this television and (ii) our website 
(http://www.sony.com/tvsupport) for 
the latest information. The vision of 
young children (especially those 
under six years old) is still under 
development. Consult your doctor 
(such as a pediatrician or eye 
doctor) before allowing young 
children to watch 3D video images 
or play stereoscopic 3D games. 
Adults should supervise young 
children to ensure they follow the 
recommendations listed above.
Do not use, store, or leave the 3D 
Glasses or battery near a fire, or in 
places with a high temperature, 
e.g., in direct sunlight, or in sun-
heated cars.When using the simulated 3D 
function, please note that the 
displayed image is modified from 
the original due to the conversion 
done by this television.
Licensing Information
The terms HDMI and HDMI High-
Definition Multimedia Interface, and 
the HDMI Logo 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.
“Blu-ray Disc”, “Blu-ray” and “Blu-ray 
Disc” logo are trademarks of Blu-ray 
Disc Association.
“BRAVIA” and  , S-Force, 
Motionflow, BRAVIA Sync, and   are 
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Sony Corporation.
DLNA
®, the DLNA Logo and DLNA 
CERTIFIED® are trademarks, service 
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TrackID is a trademark or registered 
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Communications AB.
Music and video recognition 
technology and related data are 
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is the industry standard in music 
recognition technology and related 
content delivery. For more 
information, please visit 
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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 non-
exhaustive list of applicable 
Gracenote patents. 
Gracenote, MusicID, VideoID, Video 
Explore, the Gracenote logo and 
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Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct and Miracast are 
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Inc. 2012.
The Bluetooth
® word mark and logos 
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Inc. in the United States and in other 
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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. 
						

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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. 
Picture/Sound, Light Sensor, Power 
Savings, Picture Scene) can increase 
or change the power consumption.
The “Auto” and “General” picture 
scenes are default settings optimized 
for the input signal selected. Your 
BRAVIA TV is tested in these settings 
for ENERGY STAR qualification.
Depending upon such changed 
settings, the power consumption may 
exceed the limits required for the 
ENERGY STAR qualification in the 
“Home” mode.
~The illustrations of the remote 
control used in this manual are of 
the RM-YD087 unless otherwise 
stated.
The illustrations used in this manual 
may differ depending on your TV 
model.
Retain this manual for future 
reference.
The 55 class has a 54.6 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.
*1For details of supported formats, refer to the “Specifications” in this manual.
*2For 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.sony.ca/registration
Four Steps to a Full HD Experience
Set, Source, Sound, and Setup.
1Set
Now that you have made the best selection 
in LED backlit 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 http://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 12 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.sony.ca/hdtv
This TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of 1,920 dots × 1,080 lines.
INPUT VIDEO AUDIOSUPPORTED FORMATS
1080/24p/30p1080p*11080i720/24p/30p720p*1480p 480i PC*2
HD
HDMI
COMPONENT
Audio L/R
SDVIDEOComposite video 
connectionAudio L/R 
						

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About this manual (Operating Instructions)
This manual explains how to setup your TV. For more 
information on how to use BRAVIA TV, refer to the “Electronic 
manual”.
Operating Instructions
Electronic manual
(i-Manual)
Explains how to setup your TV such as connections, 
initial setup, and basic operations.
For more information, press the i-MANUAL button
Explains how to use all the features. See page 27 on 
how to use the i-Manual.
Images and illustrations used in this manual may differ from 
the actual screen. 
						

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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Checking the accessories ........................................................................8
Inserting batteries into the remote control................................................8
Before setting up your TV .........................................................................9
1: Attaching the Table-Top Stand ..........................................................10
2: Adjusting the viewing angle of the TV ................................................11
3: Connecting the TV ..............................................................................12
4: Securing the TV ..................................................................................17
5: Bundling the cables ...........................................................................18
6: Connecting the TV to the Internet.......................................................19
7: Running initial setup ...........................................................................20
Using a Wall-Mount Bracket ...................................................................21
Installing the TV against a wall or enclosed area ...................................21
Using Your BRAVIA TV
Watching TV  B..............................ws
Selecting various functions and settings (Home Menu).........................24
Watching Internet Video .........................................................................26
Looking for Instructions
Looking for instructions in the 
electronic manual (i-Manual)  
B...wj
Additional Information
Troubleshooting......................................................................................30
How to care for your BRAVIA TV ............................................................31
Specifications .........................................................................................32
Safety Information...................................................................................34 
						

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Getting Started
Checking the 
accessories
Remote control (1)*1
One-touch Remote Control (1)*1
Size AAA batteries (4)
Table-Top Stand (1)*2
Fixing screws for Table-Top Stand 
(M5 × 16) (4)
Assembling screws for Table-Top Stand 
(M5 x 16) (3)
Active 3D Glasses (battery included) (4)
Operating Instructions (this manual) and 
other documents
*1Please refer to the model name printed on the 
remote control.
*
2Assembling 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 slide the cover to open.
1Remove the protection sheet.
2Push and slide the cover to open.
Alkaline 
batteries 
						

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Getting Started
xGuidelines 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.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. See 
page 21 (Using a Wall-Mount Bracket) if you 
want to mount the TV to a wall. 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 (not supplied) 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 21.
 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.
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 Ensure that there are no objects in front 
of the TV.1: Attaching the 
Table-Top Stand
Refer to the supplied Table-Top Stand 
leaflet for proper attachment.
~
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 set to the 
Table-Top Stand.
1Place the TV set on the Table-Top Stand.
2Fix the TV to the Table-Top Stand using 
the supplied screws. The arrow marks 
 indicate the location of the screw 
holes used for securing the Table-Top 
Stand.
~
If using an electric screwdriver, set the 
torque at approximately 1.5 N·m 
{15 kgf·cm}.
IR Sensor3D Sync 
Transmitter
Guide 
pins