Sony Bravia KDL-46S504, Bravia KDL-40S504 Operating Instructions Manual

LCD

Digital

Color

TV

KDL-46S504
KDL-40S504

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Telephone

KDL-40S504/KDL-46S504

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Part

2

Compatible Wall Mount Bracket Information

Use the following Sony WALL-MOUNT BRACKET with
your TV model.

SonyTVModel

KDL

-405504/KDL

No.

-465504

Sony
Wall-Mount
Bracket
Model

Use with other WALL-MOUNT BRACKETS may cause
instability and could result in property damages or injury.

To Customers

Sufficient expertise is required forTVinstallations. Be
sure to subcontract the installation to a Sony dealer or
licensed contractor and pay adequate attention to safety
during the installation.

Licensing Information

Macintoshisa trademarkofApple Inc., registered in the
U.S. and other countries.

No.

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Your BRAVIA TV
qualified in the "Home" mode.
It meets strict energy efficiency guidelines
set by the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency and Department
ENERGY STAR
agencies. designed to promote energy efficient products
and practices.

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ENERGY STAR requirements.

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functionalities
Sensor, Power Savings) can slightly change the
power consumption.

Depending upon such changed settings, the power

consumption may increase which possibly could exceed the
limits required for the ENERGY STAR qualification.

of

this TV (i.e. Picture/Sound, Light

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks
Licensing, LLC.

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
Laboratories.

TruSurround XT, SRS and
SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround XTtechnologyisincorporated
under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

Blu-ray Disc
"BRAVIA",

trademarks or registered trademarks
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HIGH-DEFINITION TELEVISION

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Contents

Introducing Your New BRA

Welcome to the World of
Experiencing Stunning HD with Your

BRAVIA 5
The Four Steps to a Full HD Experience 6
TV Feature Highlights 6

BRAVIA@

VIA®

Getting Started

Setting Up Your TV 7
Locating Inputs and Outputs 8
Connecting Other Equipment 10
Bundling the Connecting Cables
Securing the TV
Inserting Batteries into the Remote

Control 12

Initial Setup 12

11
11

Operating the TV

Remote Control Button Description 13

TV Controls and Indicators 15

Using Features

5

Using

Favorites 17
Wide Mode 18
Wide Mode with

BRAVIA@

HOM!. 16

Sync™

PC

with Control for

Using the Menus

Navigating through TV Menus 20

Other Information

How to Care for Your BRAVIA
Things to consider
Troubleshooting
Specifications 22
Index 23

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Introducing

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing this Sony BRAVIA high-definition television. Use the
documentation listed below to get the most out of your

Safety Booklet

Provides precautionary measures
to keep you and your TV safe. Read
this information prior to setting up
your

Operating Instructions

Provides general
information that will allow you to
view your TV with minimal

customizations.

TV.

to

the

Your

World

TV

operation

New

of

BRAV/A®

BRAVIA@

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Quick Setup Guide

Provides TV setup information,
illustrates sample optional equipment

connection diagrams.

Reference Book

Offers the most complete
operation information available for
your TV and presents advanced
customization details. Access it at
www.sony.com/referencebook.

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Experiencing Stunning

The quality of the image you see on your BRAVIA TVisonly as good as the quality of the
signal
access to
from:

• Over-the-air broadcasting via HD-quality antenna

• HD cable subscription

• HD satellite subscription

• Blu-ray

Contact your cable or satellite provider for information on upgrading to HD programming.

The TV operation information above has been designedinan eco-friendly
manner to reduce the consumption of natural resources.

it

receives.

HD

To

experience the stunning detail of your new BRAVIA

programming.

Disc™

player or other HD compatible external equipment

HD

Your

BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD programming

with

Your

BRAV/A

TV,

you need

This manualisfor 40 and 46 inch BRAVIA KDL-S504 series models with screen size measured diagonally.

5

The Four Steps to a Full HD Experience

Set, Sound, Source, and Setup

Along with your BRAVIA TV set, a complete HD system requires an HD sound system, a

source of HD programming and a proper connection setup. Refer to the Quick Setup

Guide, enclosed separately, for connecting other optional equipment.

16:9 (high-definition) source

Most HDTV signals use a wide screen aspect
ratio of 16:9. The 16:9 fills your
screen, maintaining a crisp, clear, vivid
picture.

4:3 (standard-definition) source

Most standard-definition signals use a boxy
4:3 aspect ratio. When a 4:3 image is

an

displayed on

on

bars
be as sharp as with HD sources.

the sides. The picture quality may not

HDTV, you will see black

BRAVIA

TV Feature Highlights

Your new BRAVIA High Definition LCD TV will dazzle you with stunning 1
quality but won't confuse you with complicated operation. The following features have
been included to help you get started enjoying your new

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BRAVIA Sync:

supporting the

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Favorites: Your favorite channels and inputs are at your fingertips for easy

access to programs and inputs (page 17).

~

Auto Wide Mode: Set your TV to auto adjust the screen based

resolution (page 18).

~ ECO Settings: This model includes a number of features designed to make

your new

Light Sensor - Detects the amount of light

adjusts the brightness of the screen resulting
any light condition.

Backlight - This feature reduces power consumption by turning off the

backlight.

BRAVIA HDTV easier on your pocketbook and the environment.

Your

BRAVIA TV communicates with other Sony equipment

Control for HOMI function (page 16).

TV.

in

your room and automatically

in

more comfortable viewing

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the signal

image

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• Check more details on the online Reference Book at www.sony.com/referencebook.

6

Getting Started

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Setting Up Your

Some TV models are packaged with a detached Table-Top Stand so you can mount it to a wall •
right away.

You

will need a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied screws to complete the task. Look for the

instructions attached to the

Be sure to consider the following while setting up your

• Carry the

• Correct hand placement while carrying the TV is very important for safety and to avoid
damages.

If

you are not mounting the

TV

with an adequate numberofpeople; larger size TVs require two or more people.

TV

TV

to a wall, you will need to attach the Table-Top Stand.

TV

unit or read the instruction in the online Reference Book.

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• For best picture quality, do not expose the screen to direct illumination or sunlight.

• Avoid installing the

• Avoid moving the TV from a cold area to a warm area. Sudden room temperature changes may
cause moisture condensation. This may cause the
Should this occur, allow moisture to evaporate completely before powering the

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Suggestions

• Read the Dos and Don'ts in the Safety Booklet for additional safety information.

• For details about the items listed above, see the online Reference Book.

• When cable connection is completed, be sure to secure the TV to a stable surface or mount it to a

wall. The designated Sony wall-mount bracket model name
securing the

has adequate ventilationifit is installed against a wall or in an enclosed area.

TV

in a room with reflective wall and floor materials.

TV

to show poor picture and/or poor color.

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available on page3.For details on

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see page

11.

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Locating Inputs

and

Outputs

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for video and use audio
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mu

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type

if

the input is used a
composite or component
video input. Otherwise a black

& white or distorted picture

may occur.

To

configure the input type

press

MENU, select Channel

menu then select

Video/Component 1 to

choose

Video 1 or

Component 1 a shown

here.

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video formats
Audio connection is required for the COMPONENT IN ports, connect audio (UR).

Connects
use these outputs to listen to your

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-

digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video
equipment, such as a set-top box, DVD player, Blu-ray Disc, and
HDMI supports enhanced, or high-definition video, plus digital audio.
Be sure to use only an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo.

If

the equipment has a DVI jack and notanHDMI jack, connect the DVI
HDMI IN (with DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter) jack, and connect the audio jack
the AUDIO IN

of

1080p, 1080i,

to

the left and right audio input jacksofyour audio equipment.

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Connects to a personal computer's video and audio output connector. Can also be

connected
For some Apple Macintosh computers,

supplied).

connecting the HD15-HD15 cable.
You

19tosetup your PC to this

Connectstothe composite video and audio output jacks on your A/V equipment
such as a DVD player or other video equipment. VIDEO IN 2 input
left side panel
Connectstothe S VIDEO output
has S VIDEO which provides better picture quality than composite video. The S
VIDEO does not provide sound; you will need to connect the audio cables.

to

the optical audio inputofa digital audio equipment thatisPCM optical

to

other analog RGB equipment.

it

may be necessary to use an adapter (not

Ifanadapterisused, connect the adapter to the computer before

may need to adjust the TV settings or your PC's resolution and timing, see page

TV.

of

the

TV.

jackofyour DVD or other video equipment that

is

located on the

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Be sure to refer to the Quick Setup Guide for:

• High quality picture performances

• Combination

• Cable types to use for connection

To view
necessary. Connect your equipment properly and playback the video with capable equipment. This
TV displays all picture format types in a resolution

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of

equipment connections

nap,

1080i, and 1080p formats, an HDMIorComponent video (YPBPR) is

of

1,920 dots x 1,080 lines.

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Connecting Other Equipment

Blu-ray

Disc Player/ DVD

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Rear of TV

Digital
satellite Digital
receiver cable box

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system

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computer

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10

TV

Bundling the Connecting Cables

You

can bundle the connecting cables with the supplied cable bandasillustrated below.

AC

Do not bundle the

power cord with other connecting cables.

Securing the TV

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online Reference Book

Angle
braces

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Wall­mount
holes

Anchor bolts

Wall

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11

Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control

Insert two size AA batteries ( upplied) by
matching
diagram inside the battery compartment
the remote control.

0 and 0 on the batterie to the

of

Push to

open

Initial Setup

The Initial Setup screen appear when you turn on the TV for the first time.
During this initial setup, you can perform the following:

1 Select the language for the on-screen

2 Select HOME

or

Retail mode.

di

play text.

3 Connect cable or antenna, then select OK to run Auto

Program.

p

•Ifyou have cable and antenna available, please connect
cable first.

• IMPORTANT: Auto Program process is only effective

when

Ifyou cancel Auto Program before completion some channels

4 Auto Program will scan for available channels from the signal source directly connected to

TV's

the
the help text provided on the screen to run Auto Program.

CABLE/ANTENNA input and may take ometime to complete the proces.Follow

cableorantenna

may

not

be available.

is connected.

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• When prompted to select HOME or Retail, be sure to select

HOME for ENERGY STAR compliant mode.

If

you use both cable without a box and antenna connections, use an

•
A-B RF witch (not supplied). For more details, see the online
Reference Book.

• Select your preferred aspect ratio for the creen display. Press

WIDE to select the wide mode
Wide

To

•

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to On under the Screen menu.

change the clock, press MENU and go to Setup menu then

elect

ClocklTimers and adjust Current Time.

or

press MENU and set the Auto

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to

set

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you

are

watching

Presstoturnonand off the Closed Captions (CC).
To

change or customize the

Reference Book for more details.
These buttons are used

equipment with
available
other buttons on the remote control may also operate

BRAVIA®

on

information

The

againtoexit.

by

pressing

Info

BannertoOnorOff.

show

the

remaining

when

Control for HDMI function (not

all

Control for HDMI equipment). Some

Sync™

equipment.

about

channel/programorinput

information

the

program

to

banner

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control the connected

andgoto

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timeisless

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forward mode.

SYNC MENU: Displays the menu ofthe current

selected

• STOP: Press
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Mode.

like experience and the audio
audio output of the attached speakers
Sync audio system.
must
(see page

BRAVIA Sync device.

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be

connectedbyan

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to

playa

to

pause playback.

to

stop playback.

to

turn on and off the Theater

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for details).

to

playa

program at a normal speed.

to

playa

willbeswitchedtothe

BRAVIA Sync audio system

HDMI

programinfast

programinfast

of

your BRAVIA

connectiontoyour TV

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buttons have a tactile
dot. Use them
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and

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