Sony KDL-55W900A LCD TV Operating Instructions

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Getting Started
To detach the Table-Top Stand from the TV, 
remove the screws   fixed in step 2. 
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Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any 
reason other than to install corresponding 
accessories on the TV.
When removing the Table-Top Stand from 
the TV, lay the display face down on a stable 
work surface that is larger than the TV.
To prevent damaging the surface of the LCD 
display, make sure to place a soft cloth on 
the work surface.
Be sure the TV is vertical before turning on. 
To avoid uneven picture uniformity do not 
power on the TV with the LCD panel facing 
down.
When installing the TV on a wall, remove the 
screws from the rear of the TV. Be sure to 
store the removed screws in a safe place, 
keeping them away from children.
When attaching the Table-Top Stand again, 
be sure to fasten the screws (previously 
removed) to the original holes on the rear of 
the TV.
2: Adjusting the 
viewing angle of 
the TV
This TV can be adjusted within the angles as 
illustrated.
xAngle adjustment (Swivel)
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When adjusting the angle, hold the stand 
with one hand to avoid having the stand slip 
or TV tip over.
* The angle is approximate value.
Detaching the Table-Top 
Stand from the TV
×2×2
Soft cloth
*15°
*15°*15°
*15° 
						

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3: Connecting the TV
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Use an antenna cable connector no greater 
than 14 mm thick.
Use an HDMI cable connector within 12 mm 
(thickness) × 21 mm (width).
For more information on connections, refer to 
the i-Manual.
xShown with a Set Top Box with 
HDMI connection
Recommendation of the F type plug
Projection of the inner wire from the 
connection part must be less than 1.5 mm.
xShown with a Set Top Box with 
COMPONENT connection
Set Top Box
(Reference drawing of the F type plug)
1.5 mm max.7 mm max.
Set Top Box 
						

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Getting Started
xCable System or VHF/UHF Antenna 
System
xShown with MHL device with MHL 
connection
The MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) 
enables the TV to communicate with a 
connected MHL-compatible device. The TV 
can charge the connected MHL-compatible 
device while playing photo/music/video 
from it. You can use the TV remote control to 
control the connected MHL-compatible 
device.~
If Auto Input Change (MHL) is set to On, the 
TV automatically switches to HDMI IN 2/MHL 
from other input when MHL-compatible 
device is connected to HDMI IN 2/MHL jack. 
The availability of Auto Input Change (MHL) 
depends on whether the MHL-compatible 
device can support this feature. 
You can continue normal usage of the 
connected MHL-compatible device (such as 
receiving calls) depending on its capability.
Some remote control functions may not be 
available depending on features of the 
connected MHL-compatible device. Please 
refer to the device manual for details.
If Charge MHL during Power Off is set to 
On, you can continue charging the MHL-
compatible device even when the TV is in 
standby mode. 
This product is officially MHL-certified for 
operation with other MHL-certified devices. If 
you encounter any problems when using the 
MHL function, please consult the device 
manufacturer for support.
Cable or 
Antenna
Use authorized 
MHL2 cable 
with MHL logo MHL device
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xShown with HD BRAVIA® Sync™ Basic Connection
*1Rear of TV
*
1Blu-ray Disc
HD Cable Box or 
HD Satellite Receiver*
1A/V Receiver
SAT (Dish)
Cable/Antenna
*1Signifies a BRAVIA Sync capable device.
*2The optical connection is only needed for A/V receivers that do not support ARC (Audio Return Channel).
*2Optical Connection
*
1Rear of TV 
						

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Getting Started
xShown with HD Basic Connection with Home Theater System
VIDEO
L
R
Rear of TVCable/
Antenna
or
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 home theater system that do not support ARC (Audio Return 
Channel) when connecting with HDMI.
Rear of TV
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xShown with PC Connection with SD VCR/DVD
Rear of TV
PC
DVD VCR Splitter
Cable/AntennaVCR/DVD Combo Rear of TV
* DVI does not support audio signals. Connect the audio output of the PC to the PC speakers or an A/V receiver 
to listen to sound from the PC.
*DVI
orNotebook PCSide Panel 
						

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Getting Started
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.
 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.
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 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. 
The Sony Support Belt Kit is available as 
an optional accessory, depending on 
your TV model.
Preventing the TV from 
Toppling
Recommended Measures 
to Secure the TV
StandAngle brace 
(not supplied)
Screw hole 
on the 
Table-Top 
Stand
Rope or 
chain 
(not 
supplied)
M4 machine screw 
(not supplied) Soft cloth
Rope or 
chain (not 
supplied)
Screw (not supplied)
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The length of the M4 machine screw 
differs depending on the rope or chain 
diameter. Please see below illustration.
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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
For Canada call: 1-877-899-7669
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 to 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
Before bundling the cables, remove the 
cable holder from the AC cover. Reuse the 
cable holder to bundle the other cables.
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Do not bundle the AC power cord together 
with other cables.
* When installing on the wall, attach the cable holder 
under the terminals.
Screw M4
Rope or 
chain
TV’s 
Table-Top 
Stand 6-8 mm
Anchor bolts (M6) (not supplied)
Wall-
mount 
holes
Rope or 
chain (not 
supplied)
Wall-anchor 
(not 
supplied)
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Getting Started
6: Connecting the TV 
to the Internet
When you connect this TV to the Internet, 
you can enjoy multiple functions. For details 
on the functions, refer to the i-Manual.
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You will need to contract with an Internet 
service provider to connect to the Internet.
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For LAN connections, use a Category 7 
cable (not supplied).
The built-in wireless LAN device allows you 
to access the Internet and your home 
network. With this feature, you can connect 
to a wireless LAN and enjoy the benefits of 
networking in a cable-free environment. 
Before setting up the wireless LAN function 
of the TV, be sure to set up a wireless LAN 
router.
Preparing a wired network
TV
Internet
Modem 
with router 
functions
Router
Modem
Internet or
Preparing a wireless LAN
Wireless 
router
Modem
Internet TV 
						

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7: Running initial 
setup
1Complete your cable connections before 
proceeding with the Initial Setup. 
Connect the TV to your nearest power 
outlet.
2Press "/1 on the TV. The illumination 
LED will light up in white.
When you switch on the TV 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 illumination LED on 
the front of the TV blinks white for about 
40 seconds. Do not turn off the TV during 
this process.
This process has been completed at the 
factory for some TVs. 
The illumination LED lights up in different 
colors according to the status of the TV. 
If you do not wish to light up the 
illumination LED, you can turn it off later. 
Press HOME, then select Settings t 
Preferences t Front Panel 
Illumination t Illumination LED t 
Off. You can also press OPTIONS, then 
select Illumination LED t Off.
3Press V/v/B/b to select an item, then 
press .
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).
4Scan for available channels. 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.
5Set up the Internet settings. If you do not 
access the Internet, or to set up later, 
select Skip. After you select Continue or 
Start (depending on model) at the 
Internet setup confirmation screen, 
select Auto to connect to the network 
automatically. Select Custom to connect 
manually.
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If you use WEP security, select Custom 
t Wireless Setup t Scan. Then, 
select the network name (SSID) you want 
to connect. If you cannot find the 
required network name, select [Manual 
Entry] and press   to enter network 
name.
To set Network Setup later, press 
HOME, then select Settings t Network 
t Network Setup.
Use the optional USB Wireless LAN 
Adapter to connect with your wireless 
router (or access point) at 5GHz. Insert 
USB Wireless LAN Adapter and set Wi-Fi 
Direct to Off. Press HOME, then select 
Settings t Network t Wi-Fi Direct t 
Off.