Sony LCD TV KDL-55EX640 User Manual

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Using the MenusPicture options, including options in Advanced Settings depend on Scene Select 
and Picture Mode.
OptionDescription
Advanced 
SettingsResetResets the advanced settings to the default values.
Adv. Contrast 
EnhancerAutomatically adjusts backlight and contrast to the most 
suitable settings judging from the brightness of the screen. 
This setting is especially effective for dark scenes, and will 
increase the contrast distinction of the darker picture scenes. 
Select from High, Medium,...

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Using the Sound Settings
OptionDescription
Sound Mode
Customized 
sound listeningSets a sound mode. Sound Mode includes options best suited for video and 
photographs, respectively. The available options depend on the scene select 
settings.
DynamicEnhances treble and bass.
StandardStandard sound optimized for home use.
Clear VoiceSuitable for spoken dialog.
CustomSelect to store your preferred settings.
ResetResets the current Sound settings to their defaults, except MTS Audio, 
Alternate Audio and...

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Using the Menus
MTS Audio is only available for analog programs.
Alternate Audio is only available if the program is broadcast with alternate audio streams.
 You can also access Sound Mode, MTS Audio and Alternate Audio by using the OPTIONS 
button on the remote control. MTS Audio
Enjoy stereo, 
bilingual and 
mono programsStereoSelect for stereo reception when viewing a program 
broadcast in stereo.
Auto SAPSelect to automatically switch the TV to second audio 
programs when a signal is received. If...

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Using the Screen Settings
OptionDescription
Wide Mode Wide ZoomFills the screen with minimum distortion.
NormalSelect to display 4:3 picture in original size when the original 
source is 4:3.
FullSelect to enlarge the picture horizontally to fill the screen when 
the original source is 4:3 (Standard definition source). When the 
original source is 16:9 (High-definition source), select this mode 
to display the 16:9 picture in its original size.
ZoomSelect to enlarge the original picture without...

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Using the Menus
Normal in the 4:3 Default setting is not available when you are watching a 720p, 1080i or 1080p 
source.
 If 4:3 Default is set to anything but Off, the Wide Mode setting changes only for the current 
channel. When you change channels (or inputs), Wide Mode is automatically replaced with the 
4:3 Default setting for 4:3 sources. To retain the current Wide Mode setting as channels and 
inputs are changed, set 4:3 Default to Off.
4:3 Default is not available if Auto Wide is set to Off....

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Using the Channel Settings
 You should run Auto Program after changing the Signal Type setting.
 Running Auto Program will clear the Favorites list.
 Channels that you set to be hidden can be accessed by the 0-9 and   buttons.
 You can set channels to be hidden that are automatically set in Auto Program.
OptionDescription
Signal Type CableSelect if you are receiving cable channels via Cable TV 
provider.
AntennaSelect if you are using an antenna.
Auto ProgramAutomatically sets up the channel list on...

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Using the Menus
Using the Parental Lock Settings
OptionDescription
PasswordThe Parental Lock settings allow you to set up the TV to block programs 
according to their content and rating levels. Use 0-9 on the remote control to 
enter a four-digit password. The first time you create a password, confirm the 
password by entering it again.
Change 
PasswordSelect to change your password.
Country U.S.A.Select to use U.S.A. ratings (page 58).
CanadaSelect to use Canadian ratings (page 59).
Rating OffTurn...

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 You need your password for any future access into the Parental Lock settings. If you lose your 
password, see “Lost password” on page 78.
 Selecting Clear All will delete the current Downloadable U.S. Rating menu and the menu will 
no longer be available until the TV is tuned to a channel that contains downloadable ratings.
 If you block unrated TV programs, be aware that the following types of programs may be 
blocked: programs broadcasted from another country, emergency broadcasts, political...

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Using the Menus
Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating 
Options
To select custom rating options for Canada, select Canada in the Country setting (page 
57).
Viewing Blocked Programs
You can view blocked programs by entering your password. Press   when tuned to a 
blocked program, then enter the password. This temporarily deactivates the parental 
control feature. To reactivate the Parental Lock settings, turn off the TV. When the TV is 
turned on again, your Parental Lock settings are...

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Using the Setup Settings
OptionDescription
Network Network SetupSets the network status settings.
Refresh 
Internet 
ContentReconnects to the Internet to receive available Internet content 
services.
Home Network 
SetupShow/Hide 
Media 
ServersDisplays the connected server list. You can select 
the server to display in the Home menu.
Media Server 
TroubleshootingDiagnoses whether the TV can connect to each 
server on the home network.
Renderer RendererEnables the TV to play photo/
music/video files on...