Sony LCD TV KDL-55EX645 User Manual

4-436-788-11(1)
LCD TV
Operating Instructions
Introducing Your New 
BRAVIA®
Getting Started
Operating the TV
Using Features
Using the Menus
Other Information
Sony Customer Support
U.S.A.: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport
Canada: http://www.sony.ca/support
United States 
1.800.222.SONYCanada 
1.877.899.SONY
Please Do Not Return 
the Product to the Store
KDL-60EX645 / 55EX645 / 50EX645 / 46EX645 / 46EX641 / 40EX645 

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CAUTIONTo 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 
(USA/Canada 120 V AC).
❑Avoid operating the TV at temperatures 
below 41°F (5°C).
Licensing Information
Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. 
and other countries.
HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia 
Interface are trademarks or registered...

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Contents
Introducing Your New BRAVIA®
Welcome to the World of BRAVIA® . . . . . . . . 4
Experiencing Stunning HD with Your 
BRAVIA  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
The Four Steps to a Stunning HD 
Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
TV Feature Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Getting Started
Setting Up Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Attaching the Table-Top Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Adjusting the viewing...

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Introducing Your New BRAVIA®
Welcome to the World of BRAVIA®
 
Thank you for choosing this Sony BRAVIA® high-definition television. Use the 
documentation listed below to get the most out of your TV.
Experiencing Stunning HD with Your 
BRAVIA
The quality of the image you see on your BRAVIA TV is only as good as the quality of the 
signal it receives. To experience the stunning detail of your new 
BRAVIA TV, you need 
access to HD programming. Your 
BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD programming...

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Introducing Your New BRAVIA
®
The Four Steps to a Stunning HD 
Experience
Set, Source, Sound, and Setup
Along with your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires a source of HD 
programming, an HD sound system, and a proper connection setup. Refer to the Quick 
Setup Guide, enclosed separately, for connecting optional equipment.
TV Feature Highlights
Your BRAVIA comes with many convenient features, such as:
➢ BRAVIA
® Sync™: Allows your BRAVIA TV to communicate with other Sony 
equipment supporting...

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➢ Scene Select: Allows you to easily adjust your TV to the most suitable picture 
and sound settings based on the scenes for the best quality result for the 
contents genre you are watching (page 26).
➢ Yahoo! Widgets: Yahoo! TV Widgets bring the best of the Internet to your TV 
(page 46). Yahoo! Widgets allow you to access local weather, news and much 
more.
➢ DLNA: You can enjoy various content (e.g. photo/music/video files) stored on 
DLNA Certified™ media servers. The home network feature allows...

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Getting Started
Getting Started
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. 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 and the supplied 
screws to complete the task. Look for the attachment instructions provided with the TV.
Be sure to consider the following while setting up your TV:
 Disconnect all cables when carrying the TV.
 Carry the...

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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.
 Align the TV from the top, slide it in until the guide pins cannot be seen.
2Fix the TV to the Table-Top Stand using the supplied screws. The arrow marks   
indicate the location of the...

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Getting Started
Detaching the Table-Top Stand from the TV
To detach the Table-Top Stand from the TV, remove the screws   fixed in step 2.
 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.
 When installing the TV...

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Adjusting the viewing angle of the 
TV (except KDL-60EX645)
This TV can be adjusted within the angles as illustrated.
xAngle Adjustment (Swivel)
 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.
*15°
*15°*15°
*15°