Sony LCD TV KDL-55EX645 User Manual

							21
Getting Started
Bundling the cables
Before bundling the cables, remove the cable holder from the AC cover. Reuse the 
cable holder to bundle the other cables.
 Do not bundle the AC power cord together with other cables.
* When installing on the wall, attach the cable holder under the terminals.
* 
						

							22
Running Initial Setup
During initial setup, you will perform the following:
 Set the language for the On Screen Display (OSD) text
 Choose your viewing country
 Select the type of use
 Scan for digital and analog channels
 Set the current time
 Set the network setup
 Download the software
Complete your cable connections before beginning the Initial Setup. Refer to the Quick 
Setup Guide (supplied) for sample connection diagrams.
2Use the remote control buttons described below to navigate through the Initial 
Setup.
3Auto Program will scan for available channels from the signal source directly 
connected to the TV’s CABLE/ANTENNA input. Follow the help text provided on the 
screen to run the Auto Program.
1Turn on the TV. 
The Initial Setup screen will appear.
V/v/B/b buttons: 
Allow you to navigate and highlight options where applicable.
 button: 
Allows you to select the highlighted option and advance to the next screen.
Confirm
Confirm
Please select your language:
English
Español
Français 
Initial Setup 
						

							23
Getting Started
 If you cancel the Auto Program, any channels you have 
selected are not registered. To rescan for available 
channels, run Auto Program.
 Connect either your cable or antenna to the TV (you can 
connect both using an A-B RF switch (not supplied)); for 
more details see page 13.
 When promoted to select Retail or Home, be sure to 
select Home for ENERGY STAR compliant mode.
4Set the current date and time.
Please select the type of use for this TV.
 Home optimizes the picture for normal home use and is ENERGY
STAR qualified.
Retail optimizes the picture for store display.  
Location
Confirm ConfirmBackRETURN
Home
Retail 
						

							24
Operating the TV
Using the Remote Control
To Insert Batteries into the Remote Control
Insert two size AAA batteries (supplied) by matching e and E on the batteries to the 
diagram inside the battery compartment of the remote control.
Guidelines to follow
 Point your remote control directly at the IR sensor 
located on your TV.
 Make sure that no objects are blocking the path 
between the remote control and the IR sensor on your 
TV.
 Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your remote 
control; try turning off the fluorescent lamps.
 If you are having problems with the remote control, 
reinsert or replace your batteries and make sure that 
they are correctly inserted.
 Ensure that there are no objects in front of the TV.
IR Sensor 
						

							25
Operating the TV
Remote Control Button Description
 The 5, N and CH + buttons have a tactile dot. Use them as a reference when operating the TV.
ButtonDescription
1INPUTPress to display the list of External Inputs and TV 
mode. Press repeatedly to toggle through the 
inputs. See page 35.
2WIDEPress repeatedly to cycle through the available 
Wide Mode settings. See page 33.
3Equipment 
ControlThese buttons are used to control the equipment 
connected to the TV by using the Control for 
HDMI function (not available on all Control for 
HDMI equipment). Some other buttons on the 
remote control may also operate BRAVIA
® 
Sync™ equipment.
.
 (PREV): Press to replay the current program 
from the previous chapter mark.
X (PAUSE): Press to pause playback.
x (STOP): Press to stop playback.
>
 (NEXT): Press to advance forward to the 
next chapter mark.
m (fast reverse): Press to play a program in 
fast rewind mode.
N (PLAY): Press to play a program at a normal 
speed.
M (fast forward): Press to play a program in 
fast forward mode.
4Colored 
buttonsWhen the colored buttons are available, an 
operation guide appears on the screen.
1
2
3
9
qa
qs
qd 7
8
0 4
5
6qf
qg
qh
qj
qk
ql
w;
wa
ws
wd
(Continued) 
						

							26
 When you set Scene Select to Photo, Music, Cinema, Game or Sports, Sound Mode is 
automatically set to Standard.
 The scene select function is not compliant with USB/DLNA-Photo, -Music, -Video, IPTV, Yahoo! 
Widgets and Internet Browser.
ButtonDescription
5PHOTO 
FRAMEPress to display the Photo Frame. See page 39.
6SCENEOptimizes picture and sound quality by selecting 
the following items.
Auto: Automatically optimizes picture and sound 
quality according to the input source.
General: No optimized picture and sound quality 
for any scene.
Photo: Reproduces the texture and color of a 
printed photo.
Music: Lets you experience dynamic and clear 
sound just like at a concert.
Cinema: Delivers picture and sound just like in a 
theater.
Game: Broadens your game-playing experience 
with superb picture and sound quality.
Graphics: Eases prolonged monitor viewing with 
clearer detailed pictures.
Sports: Presents realistic pictures and sound just 
like in a stadium.
7RETURNPress to go back to the previous screen or exit 
from the screen when displaying menu items and 
settings.
8HOME/
MENUPress to display the menu with TV functions and 
settings. See “Using the Menus” on page 47.
9NETFLIXPress to display the NETFLIX menu.
00-9Press 0-9 to select a channel.
qaUse with 0-9 to select digital channels. 
For example, to enter 2.1, press  ,  ,   and 
.
qsMUTINGPress to mute the sound. Press again or press 
VOL + to restore the sound.
qdVOL (2) 
+/–Press to adjust the volume.
qfPOWER
"/1Press to turn on and off the TV.
21 
						

							27
Operating the TV
ButtonDescription
qgSYNC 
MENUPress to display the BRAVIA Sync Menu and then 
select connected HDMI equipment from 
HDMI 
Device Selection.
qhSENEnables selection of content from the online 
service “SEN” (Sony Entertainment Network). If 
“SEN” is unavailable, the “SEN” category is not 
displayed.
qjDISPLAYPress once to display the banner with channel/
program information you are watching. The 
banner will time out in a few seconds or press 
again to exit.
qkV/v/B/bPress V/v/B/b to move focus/highlight. Press   
to select/confirm an item.
qlOPTIONSPress to display a list of convenient functions and 
menu shortcuts. The options menu items vary 
based on current input and content.
w;INTERNET 
APPSPress to display the Yahoo! Widgets.
waCC/
SUBTITLEPress to cycle through the available settings for 
Closed Captions (CC) : On, Off, and On when 
Muting.
wsJUMPPress to jump back and forth between two 
channels and external inputs. The TV alternates 
between the current/last channel or external input 
selected.
wdCH +/–Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly 
through channels, press and hold down either CH 
+/–. 
						

							28
TV Controls and Indicators
ItemDescription
1Light sensor
(IR) Infrared 
ReceiverSenses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly. Do not 
put anything over the sensor, doing so may affect its function.
Receives IR signal from the remote control.
2 (Picture 
Off)/  
(Timer) LEDLights up in orange when the On Timer/Sleep Timer/Photo Frame is set. If 
you set to On Timer, lights up in orange while the TV is also in standby mode.
Lights up in green when the Power Saving is set to Picture Off.
31 (Standby) 
LEDLights up in red when the TV is in standby mode.
4" (Power) LEDLights up in green when the TV is turned on.
5"/1 (Power)Press to turn on and off the TV.
6– CH +Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through channels, press and 
hold down either CH –/+. In the menu screen, these buttons serve as up/down 
buttons.
7– 2 +Press to adjust the volume. In the menu screen, these buttons serve as left/
right buttons.
8
t (Input)Press to display the list of external inputs. Press repeatedly to toggle through 
the inputs.
In the menu screen, this button serves as confirming the selection or setting.
9HOMEPress to display menu with TV functions and settings (see “Using the Menus” 
on page 47). 
						

							29
Operating the TV
 For more information about setting up the external inputs labels, see page 62. 
 The CH + button has a tactile dot. Use it as a reference when operating the TV. 
 Make sure that the TV is completely switched off before unplugging the power cord. 
						

							30
Using Features
BRAVIA® Sync™ with 
Control for HDMI
With the Control for HDMI function, 
BRAVIA Sync helps to communicate with 
BRAVIA Sync-compatible equipment 
using HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics 
Control). Use the following settings and 
tips to help unify control of your 
connected equipment.
1Press HOME and select Settings, 
then select the Setup settings.
2Select the HDMI Settings, then 
highlight Control for HDMI, and set to 
On.
xControlling BRAVIA Sync-
Compatible Equipment
To control the equipment by using the 
remote control, press SYNC MENU and 
select the desired equipment from HDMI 
Device Selection.
xBD/DVD Player
 Automatically turns the BRAVIA Sync-
compatible equipment on and switches the 
input to that equipment when you select it 
from the Sync Menu.
 Automatically turns the TV on and switches 
the input to the connected equipment when 
the equipment starts to play.
 Automatically turns the connected 
equipment off when you switch the TV to 
standby mode.
xAV Amplifier
 Automatically turns the connected AV 
amplifier on and switches the sound output 
from the TV speaker to the audio system 
when you turn the TV on.
 Automatically switches the sound output to 
the AV amplifier by turning the AV amplifier 
on when the TV is turned on.
 Automatically turns the connected AV 
amplifier off when you switch the TV to 
standby mode.
 Adjusts the volume (VOL +/-) and mutes the 
sound (MUTING) of the connected AV 
amplifier through the TV’s remote control.
xVideo Camera
 Automatically turns the TV on and switches 
the input to the connected video camera 
when the connected video camera is turned 
on.
 Automatically turns the connected video 
camera off when you switch the TV to 
standby mode.
Control for HDMI (BRAVIA Sync) is only 
available for the connected Sony equipment 
that has the BRAVIA Sync or is compatible 
with Control for HDMI.
 The Control for HDMI settings must be set 
on both the TV and connected equipment. 
For settings on the connected equipment, 
refer to their instruction manuals.
 When specific Sony equipment compatible 
with Control for HDMI (BRAVIA Sync) is 
connected, BRAVIA sync is automatically 
activated on the equipment.
Sync MenuHDMI 1
HDMI Device Selection
Device Control
Speakers
TV Control
Return to TV
ExitRETURN