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 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. Dolby 
and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby 
Laboratories.
Blu-ray Disc is a trademark.
“BRAVIA” and  , BRAVIA Sync, and   are 
trademarks or registered marks of Sony Corporation.
“PlayStation” is a registered trademark and “PS3” is a 
trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Opera
® Browser from Opera Software ASA. Copyright 1995-
2012 Opera Software ASA. All rights reserved.
DLNA
®, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED® are 
trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the 
Digital Living Network Alliance.
Cleaning
When cleaning, be sure to unplug the power 
cord to avoid any chance of electric shock.
 Wipe the LCD screen gently with a soft cloth.
 Stubborn stains may be removed with a 
cloth slightly moistened with a solution of 
mild soap and warm water.
 If using a chemically pretreated cloth, please 
follow the instruction provided on the 
package.
 Never use strong solvents such as a thinner, 
alcohol or benzine for cleaning.
 See the supplied Safety Booklet for 
additional information.
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. TV Guide, Picture/
Sound, Light Sensor, Power Savings) can increase or change 
the power consumption. Depending upon such changed 
settings, the power consumption may exceed the limits 
required for the ENERGY STAR qualification in the “Home” 
mode.
Wi-Fi Protected Set-up ™ (WPS) is a mark of the Wi-Fi 
Alliance.
Wi-Fi Protected Access ™ (WPA) is a mark of the Wi-Fi 
Alliance.
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.
The 55 class has a 54.6 inch viewable image size (measured diagonally). 
						

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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 angle of the TV 
(except KDL-60EX645)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Locating Inputs and Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting the TV  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connecting Other Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
When Installing the TV Against a Wall or 
Enclosed Area  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Securing the TV  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Bundling the cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Running Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Operating the TV
Using the Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Remote Control Button Description  . . . . . . . 25
TV Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Using Features
BRAVIA® Sync™ with Control for HDMI . . . . 30
Using PIP Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Using PAP feature  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Wide Mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Wide Mode with PC  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Inputs  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Playing back Photo/Music/Video via USB. . . 35
Home Network  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Photo Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Using Home Network Features . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Setting up the Internet Connection . . . . . . . . 41
If You Cannot Connect to the Internet  . . . . . 43
Adjusting the Server Display Settings . . . . . . 44
Browsing Websites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Enjoying Sony Entertainment Network . . . . . 45
Enjoying Yahoo! Widgets  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Using the Menus
Navigating through TV Menus  . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Using the Picture Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Using the Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Using the Screen Settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Using the Channel Settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Using the Parental Lock Settings  . . . . . . . . . 56
Using the Setup Settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Using the Eco Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Other Information
PC Input Signal Reference Chart for 
PC and HDMI IN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Using a Wall-Mount Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket . . . . . . . . . 68
Troubleshooting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Important Notices  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Customer Support
United States
http://www.sony.com/tvsupport
Canada
http://www.sony.ca/supportOn-line Registration
United States
http://productregistration.sony.com
Canada
http://www.sony.ca/registration 
						

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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 
from:
 Over-the-air broadcasting via HD-quality antenna
 HD cable subscription
 HD satellite subscription
 Blu-ray Disc™ player or other HD compatible external equipment
Contact your cable, satellite or HD service provider for information on upgrading to HD 
programming.Safety Booklet
Contains precautionary measures to 
keep you and your TV safe. Read 
this information prior to setting up 
your TV.Quick Setup Guide
Provides TV setup information with 
sample connection diagrams.
Operating Instructions
Provides the most detailed 
information to operate your TV. 
						

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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 the Control for HDMI function (page 30).
➢ Digital Media Accessibility: Use the Photo, Music, and Video icons to 
access photo, music, and video files from DLNA Certified™ networked 
equipment or Sony USB equipment (page 35).
➢ PIP (Picture in Picture): You can work on your PC and watch your favorite TV 
program simultaneously (page 31).
➢ PAP (Picture and Picture): You can display two pictures (left and right) on the 
screen simultaneously (page 32).
➢ Favorites: Your favorite channels and inputs are at your finger tips for easy 
access (page 33).
➢ Auto Wide Mode: Set your TV to automatically adjust the screen based on the 
signal resolution (page 33).
➢ Input Selection: Allows you to easily switch between the connected equipment 
(page 35).
You can enjoy crisp, clear images, smooth 
movement, and high-impact visuals from 1080 HD 
signals as shown here. 
When you compare a high-definition signal to a 
standard analog signal, you will notice a big 
difference in picture quality. If black bars appear as 
shown here, press WIDE on the remote control to fill 
the screen. 
						

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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 you to enjoy 
network content in other rooms. (page 38).
➢ Internet Video: Internet Video brings videos, movies and much more from the 
Internet to your TV (page 45).
➢ Browser: Allows you easily browse websites.
➢ Photo Frame: You can enjoy the large photo frame display with music.
➢ On Timer: Set timer to wake up TV automatically with preferred setting of input 
and volume. You can also wake up with your favorite photo and music through 
photo frame feature (page 62). 
						

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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 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 18.
 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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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 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}.
Guide pins 
						

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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 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. 
						

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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°