Sony Klv 52v550a Operating Instructions

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Using Menu Functions
Favourite Set-upAllows you to set your favourite channels by assigning the desired channel 
numbers.
To reset the favourite channels, select “– – –”.
Auto TuningTunes in all the available channels.
You can retune the TV after moving house, or to search for newly launched 
channels. 
Programme SortingChanges the order of channels stored in the TV.
1Press F/f to select the channel you want to move to a new position, then press 
.
2Press F/f to select the new position for the channel, then press  .
Programme LabelsAssigns a channel name of your choice, up to five letters or numbers. The name 
appears briefly on the screen when you select the channel. Names for channels are 
usually taken automatically from Text (if available).
1Press F/f to select the channel you want to name, then press  .
2Press F/f to select the desired letter or number (“_” for a blank space), then 
press g.
If you enter a wrong character
Press G/g to select the wrong character. Then, press F/f to select the correct 
character.
3Repeat step 2 until you finish entering the name.
4Press   to exit the labeling procedure.
Programme BlockBlocks an individual channel from being watched.
1Press F/f to select the channel you want to block, then press  .
2Press F/f to select “Block”, then press  .
To watch the channel, select “Allow”.
Intelligent Picture On with IndicatorAutomatically reduces the picture noise. The signal level bar 
is displayed when the channel is changed or the display is 
changed from an input screen to a TV programme.
OnAutomatically reduces the picture noise.
OffTurns off the “Intelligent Picture” feature.
Manual Programme 
PresetTo preset a channel, press PROG +/– to select the programme number, before 
selecting “Label”, “AFT”, “Audio Filter”, “Skip”, “Signal Booster” or “Colour 
System”. You cannot select a programme number that is set to “Skip” (page 32).
Programme/
TV System/
FrequencyPresets programme channels manually.
1Press F/f to select “Programme”, then press  .
2Press F/f to select the programme number you want to 
manually tune (if tuning a VCR, select programme 0), 
then press  .
3Press F/f to select “TV System”, then press  .
4Press F/f to select the best received TV broadcast 
systems, then press  .
5Press F/f to select “Frequency”, then press  .
6Press G/g to search for the next available channel. The 
frequency band (“VHF Low”, “VHF High” or “UHF”) 
is changed accordingly.
LabelAssigns a name of your choice to the selected channel. This 
name appears briefly on the screen when you select the 
channel. 
To input characters, follow steps 2 to 4 in “Programme 
Labels” (page 31).
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feel that a slight tuning adjustment may improve picture 
quality.
When “On” is selected, fine tuning adjustments are made 
automatically.
Audio FilterImproves the sound of individual channels when distortion 
occurs in mono broadcasts in TV system “B/G”, “I” and 
“D/K”.
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 You cannot receive stereo or dual sound when “Low” or 
“High” is selected.
SkipSkips unused channels when you press PROG +/– to select 
channels. To select channels you have programmed to skip, 
use the corresponding number buttons.
Signal BoosterImproves the picture quality if the TV signal is too strong or 
weak. Press F/f to select either “Off” if the signal is too 
strong (picture distorted; picture with lines; signal 
interference) or “Auto” if the signal is weak (snowy picture), 
then press  .
Colour SystemSelects the colour system (“Auto”, “PAL”, “SECAM”, 
“NTSC3.58” or “NTSC4.43”) according to the channel.
Signal LevelDisplays the signal level for programme currently being 
watched.
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Additional Information
Additional Information
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/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).
 Refer to “TV installation dimensions table” (page 34).
 Refer to “Screw and Hook Locations diagram/table” (page 35).
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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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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 36) for its weight.
TV installation dimensions table
Model Name
Display 
dimensionsScreen centre 
dimensionLength for each mounting angle
Angle (0°)Angle (20°)
ABCDEFGHSU-
WL500SU-
WL50BSU-
WL500SU-
WL50BSU-
WL500SU-
WL50BSU-WL500 only
KLV-52V550A
1262 822 39 92 478 531 169 170 407 778 515
KLV-46V550A1123 723 84 137 471 524 150 150 358 685 502
KLV-40V550A/
KLV-40V530A987 636 122 175 463 515 147 147 328 604 493
KLV-40S550A996 612 122 175 433 486 158 158 338 575 471
KLV-32V550A/
KLV-32V530A798 536 172 200 463 490 143 144 291 511 492
b
bac
a c
Screen centre point
SU-WL500:
SU-WL50B:
Screen centre point
WARNING
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Additional Information
Screw and Hook Locations diagram/table
Model Name Screw locationHook location
SU-WL500 SU-WL50B SU-WL500 SU-WL50B
KLV-52V550A/KLV-46V550A/KLV-40V550A/
KLV-40V530A/KLV-40S550Ad, g d, i b
KLV-32V550A/KLV-32V530A e, g e, h c
d
e
f
g
h
j id
e
f
g
h
j i
abccba
b a*
c
Screw location
When installing the Mounting Hook on the TV.Hook location
When installing the TV onto the Base Bracket.
b a*
c
* Hook location “a” cannot be used for the models in the 
table above.
SU-WL500:
SU-WL50B:
* Hook location “a” cannot be used for the models 
in the table above.Base Bracket Mounting Hook Screw location
When installing the Mounting Hook on the TV.Hook location
When installing the TV onto the Base Bracket.
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Specifications
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Model nameKLV-32V550A
KLV-32V530AKLV-40S550AKLV-40V550A
KLV-40V530AKLV-46V550AKLV-52V550A
System
Panel system
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel
TV systemB/G, I, D/K, M
Colour/video systemPAL, PAL60 (only video input), SECAM, NTSC3.58, NTSC4.43 (only video input)
Channel coverageB/G: VHF: E2 to E12 / UHF: E21 to E69 /CATV: S01 to S03, S1 to S41
I:  UHF: B21 to B69 / CATV: S01 to S03, S1 to S41 
D/K: VHF: C1 to C12, R1 to R12 /UHF: C13 to C57, R21 to R60 /CATV: S01 to S03, S1 to S41, Z1 to 
Z39
M: VHF: A2 to A13/UHF: A14 to A79/CATV: A8 to A2, A to W+4, W+6 to W+84
Sound output10 W + 10 W
Input/Output jacks
Antenna cable
75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF
1S video input (4-pin mini DIN)
Video input (phono jacks)/Monitor out
Audio input (phono jacks)/Monitor out
2Video input (phono jack)
2Audio input (phono jacks)
 COMPONENT IN1 / 
3 COMPONENT IN1
Supported formats: 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, 0.3V negative sync/P
B/CB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms/
PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
3 Video input (phono jack)
 COMPONENT IN2Supported formats: 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, 0.3V negative sync/PB/CB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms/
PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
 COMPONENT IN1, 2Audio input (phono jacks)
HDMI IN1, 2, 3, 4
(HDMI IN 4: KLV-52/46/40/
32V550A/KLV-40S550A only)Video: 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
 Analogue audio input (minijack) (HDMI IN1 only)
PC Input (see page 37)
Audio output (phono jacks)
PC INPC Input (D-sub 15-pin) (see page 37)
G: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, non Sync on Green/B: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms/
R: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms/HD: 1-5 Vp-p/VD: 1-5 Vp-p
 PC audio input (minijack)
USB port
iHeadphones jack
Power and others
Power requirements
110 V – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Screen size (measured 
diagonally)32 inches (Approx. 80.0 cm)40 inches (Approx.101.6 cm)40 inches (Approx. 101.6 cm)46 inches (Approx. 116.8 cm)52 inches (Approx. 132.2 cm)
Display resolution1,920 dots (horizontal) × 1,080 lines (vertical)
Power consumptionIndicated on the rear of the TV.
Dimensions 
(Approx.) 
(w × h × d)with Table-Top 
Stand798 mm × 584 mm 
× 259 mm996 mm × 663 mm 
× 259 mm987 mm × 684 mm 
× 303 mm1,123 mm × 771 mm 
× 330 mm1,262 mm × 869 mm 
× 358 mm
without Table-
To p  S t a n d798 mm × 536 mm 
× 89 mm996 mm × 612 mm 
× 109 mm987 mm × 636 mm 
× 93 mm1,123 mm × 723 mm 
× 96 mm1,262 mm × 822 mm 
× 115 mm
Mass 
(Approx.) with Table-Top 
Stand13.9 kg 19.0 kg 19.4 kg 25.7 kg 33.9 kg
without Table-Top 
Stand11.8 kg 17.0 kg 16.7 kg 22.4 kg 29.8 kg
Supplied accessoriesSee “To check the accessories” (page 4).
Optional 
accessoriesWall-Mount 
BracketSU-WL500/SU-WL50B
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Additional Information
PC input signal reference chart for  PC and HDMI IN 1, 2, 3, 4 (HDMI IN 4: KLV-52/46/40/
32V550A/KLV-40S550A only) 
* 1080p timing when applied to the HDMI input will be treated as a video timing and not a PC timing. This 
affects the “Video Settings” menu and “Screen” menu settings. 
To view PC contents, set “Wide Mode” to “Full” and “Display Area” to “Full Pixel”.
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 This TV’s PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync.
 This TV’s PC input does not support interlaced signals.
 For the best picture quality, it is recommended to use the signals in the above chart with a 60 Hz vertical 
frequency (boldfaced).
ResolutionHorizontal 
frequency (kHz)Vertical 
frequency (Hz)StandardSignalsHorizontal 
(Pixel) ×Vertical 
(Line)
VGA
640×48031.560VESA
640×48037.575VESA
720×40031.570VESA
SVGA
800×60037.960VESA
800×60046.975VESA
XGA
1024×76848.460VESA
1024×76856.570VESA
1024×76860.075VESA
WXGA
1280×72045.060EIA
1280×76847.460VESA
1280×76847.860VESA
1280×96060.060VESA
1360×76847.760VESA
SXGA
1280×102464.060VESA
HDTV
1920×108066.660VESA*
1920×108067.560EIA*
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Troubleshooting
Check whether the 1 (standby) indicator is flashing in red.
When the 1 (standby) indicator is flashing
The self-diagnosis function is activated. 
1Count how many times the 1 (standby) indicator flashes between each two second break.
For example, the indicator may flash three times, go off for two seconds, then flash again three 
times.
2Press 1 on the TV to turn it off, disconnect the mains lead, and inform your dealer or Sony 
service centre of how the indicator flashes (number of flashes).
When the 1 (standby) indicator is not flashing
1Check the items in the tables below.
2If the problem persists, have your TV serviced by qualified service personnel.
ConditionExplanation/Solution
Picture
There is no picture (screen is 
dark) and no sound. Check the antenna/cable connection.
 Connect the TV to the mains/AC power, and press 1 on the TV.
 If the 1 (standby) indicator lights up in red, press "/1.
No picture or menu 
information from equipment 
connected to the video input 
jack appears on the screen. Press   to display the list of inputs, then select the desired input.
 Check the connection between the optional equipment and the TV.
Ghosting occurs, or double 
images appear. Check the antenna/cable connection.
 Check the antenna location and direction.
Only snow and noise appear 
on the screen. Check if the antenna is broken or bent.
 Check if the antenna has reached the end of its serviceable life (three to 
five years for normal use, one to two years when used at the seaside).
The picture is distorted (dotted 
lines or stripes appear). Keep the TV away from electrical noise sources such as cars, 
motorcycles, hair-dryers, or optional equipment.
 When installing optional equipment, leave some space between the 
optional equipment and the TV.
 Check the antenna/cable connection.
 Keep the antenna/cable TV cable away from other connecting cables.
There is picture or sound noise 
when viewing a TV channel. Adjust “AFT” (Automatic Fine Tuning) to obtain better picture 
reception (page 32).
Tiny black points and/or 
bright points appear on the 
screen. The screen is composed of pixels. Tiny black points and/or bright points 
(pixels) on the screen do not indicate a malfunction.
The picture contours are 
distorted. Change the current setting of “Cinema Drive” to other settings 
(page 25).
The picture is not displayed in 
colour. Select “Reset” (page 25).
The picture from equipment 
connected to the  1 or 2 
sockets/jacks is not displayed 
in colour, or is displayed in 
irregular colours. Check the connection of the  1 or 2 sockets/jacks and check if the 
sockets/jacks are firmly seated in their respective sockets/jacks.
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Additional Information
No picture from the connected 
equipment appears on the 
screen. Turn the connected equipment on.
 Check the cable connection.
 Press   to display the list of inputs, then select the desired input.
 Correctly insert the memory card or other storage device in the digital 
still camera.
 Use a digital still camera memory card or other storage device that has 
been formatted according to the instruction manual supplied with the 
digital still camera.
 Operations are not guaranteed for all USB devices. Also, operations 
differ depending on the features of the USB device and the video being 
played.
You cannot select the 
connected equipment on the 
Home Menu or you cannot 
switch the input. Check the cable connection.
Sound
The picture is good, but there 
is no sound.2 +/– or % (Mute).
 Check if the “Speaker” is set to “TV Speaker” (page 29).
No sound or noisy sound  Check if the TV system setting is appropriate (page 31).
Channels
Some channels are blank.  The channel is for scrambled/subscription service only. Subscribe to a 
pay TV service.
 The channel is used only for data (no picture or sound).
 Contact the broadcaster for transmission details.
General
The TV turns off 
automatically (the TV enters 
standby mode). Check if the “Sleep Timer” is activated, or confirm the “Duration” 
setting of “On Timer” (page 24).
 Check if the “Idle TV Standby” is activated (page 24).
The TV turns on 
automatically. Check if the “On Timer” is activated (page 24).
Some input sources cannot be 
selected. Select “Video Labels” and cancel the “Skip” setting for the input source 
(page 29).
The remote does not function.  Replace the batteries.
HDMI equipment does not 
appear on “HDMI Device 
List.” Check that your equipment is compatible with control for HDMI.
You cannot select “Off” in 
“Control for HDMI”. If you have connected any audio system that is compatible with control 
for HDMI, you cannot select “Off” in this menu. If you want to change 
the audio output to the TV speaker, select “TV Speaker” in the 
“Speaker” menu (page 29).
Not all channels are tuned for 
cable. Check the support website for cable provide information.
http://www.sony-asia.com/bravia/flash.html
ConditionExplanation/Solution
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Instructions on “Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket” are not supplied 
in the form of a separate leaflet with this TV. These installation 
instructions are included within this TV’s instructions manual.
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