Sony BRAVIA series, BRAVIA KDL-48W608B, BRAVIA KDL-48W600B, BRAVIA KDL-40W608B, BRAVIA KDL-40W600B Reference Manual

Television

Reference Guide

KDL-48W608B / 48W600B / 40W608B / 40W600B

Table of Contents

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Connecting Other Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Installing the TV to the Wall . . . . . . . . . . . 7

SU-WL450 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Wall-Mount Adapter (India only). . . . . . . . . 10

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Troubles and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Introduction

Thank you for choosi ng this Sony product.
Before operating the TV, please read this manual thoroughly and
retain it for fu ture re ference.

Note

• Before operating the TV, please read “Safety Information”
(page 2).

• Instructio ns about “Installing the TV to the Wall” are included
within this TV’s instructions manual.

• Images an d illustrations used in Quick Start Guide and this
manual are for reference only and may differ from actual
product appearance.

Location of the identification label

Labels for the TV Model No., Power Sup ply rating (in accordance
with applicable safety regulat ion) and Manufacturing date are
located on the rear of the TV.
Labels for the AC adapter Mode l No. and Serial No. are located at
the bottom of the AC adapter.

Notice for customers in Thailand

This telecommunication equi pment conforms to NTC technical
requirement.

Notes for Australia and New Zealand model

This product is ENERGY RATING qualified in the default mode.
ENERGY RATING is a programme designed to promote energy
efficient products and p ractices.

• When the TV is initially set up, it is designed to meet ENERGY
RATING requirement s while main tainin g optimum pi cture
quality.

• Changes to cer tain features, settings and functionalities of this
TV (e.g. TV Guide, Picture/Sound, Eco setting) can slightly
change the power consumption.

Depending upon suc h changed settings (e.g. Shop mode), the
power consumption may vary which possibly could exceed the
stated energy rating.
To reset the TV to ENERGY RATING qualified settings, compl ete
the initial set-up procedure in [Auto Start-up] under the settings
menu.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

If a television is not positioned in a sufficiently stable location, it
can be potentia lly hazardous due to fallin g. Many inju ries,
particularly to children, can be avoided by taking simple
precautions such as:

• Using cabin ets or stands recommended by th e manufacturer of
the television.

• Only using furniture that can safely supp ort the television.

• Ensuring the television is not overhanging the edge of the
supporting furniture.

• Not placing the television on tall furniture (fo r example,
cupboards or bookcases) without anchoring both the furniture
and the television to a suitable support.

• Not standin g the televisions on cloth or other materials placed
between the televisio n and supporting fur niture.

• Educating children about the dangers of climbing on furniture
to reach the television or its controls.

Safety Information

WARN ING

Batteries must not be expose d to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.

Installation/Set-up

Install and use the TV s et in accordance with the instructio ns
below in order to avoid any risk of fire, electrical shock or damage
and/or in juries.

Installation

• The TV se t should be insta lled near an easily accessible AC
power outlet (mains socket).

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• Pla ce the TV set on a stable, lev el surface to avoid i t from falling

Screw (supplied with the
Wall-Mount Bracket)

Mounting Hook
Hook attachment on rear

of TV set

8 mm - 10 mm

30 cm

10 cm

10 cm

10 cm

Leave at least this space around the set.

30 cm

10 cm

10 cm

Leave at least this space around the set.

6 cm

Air circulation is blocked.

Wall Wall

down and cause pe rsonal injury or dam age to the TV.

• Only qualified service personnel should carry out wall
installations.

• For safety reasons, it is strongly recommended t hat you use
Sony accessories, includ ing:
Wall-M ount Bracket
 SU -WL450
Wall-Mount Adapter (India on ly)

• Be sure to use the screws supplied with the Wall-Mount Bracket
when attaching the Mounting Hooks to the TV set. The suppli ed
screws are designed as indicated by illustration when measured
from the attaching sur face of the Mounting H ook.
The diameter and length of the screws differ depending on the
Wall-Mount Bracket model.
Use of screws other than t hose supplied may result in internal
damage to the TV se t or cause it to fall, etc.

Tran spo rti ng

• Before transporting the TV set, disconnect all cables.

• Two or three people are needed to transport a large TV set.

• When transpo rting the TV set by han d, hold it as shown below.
Do not put stress on the LCD pane l and the frame around th e
screen.

• When transpo rting the TV set, do not su bject it to jolts or
excessive vibration.

• When transpo rting the TV set for repairs or when moving, pack
it using the original carton and packing material.

Ventilation

• Never cover the ventilation holes or insert anything in the
cabinet.

• Leave space around the TV set as shown below.

• It is strongly recommend ed that you use a Sony Wall-Mount
Bracket in order to provide adequ ate air-circulation.

Installed on the wall

Installed with stand

• To ensure proper ventilation and prevent the collection of dirt or
dust:
 Do not la y the TV set flat, install u pside down, backw ards, or

sideways.

 Do not pla ce the TV set on a shelf, rug, bed o r in a closet.
 Do not cover the TV set with a cloth , such as curtains, or item s

such as newspapers, etc.

 Do n ot install the T V set as shown below.

AC power cord (mains lead)

Handle the AC power cord (ma ins lead) and outlet (m ains socket)
as follows in order to avo id any risk of fire, electrical sh ock or
damage and/or injuries:
 The shape of AC power plug (mains plug), which is supplied

with the TV set, varies de pending on the regions. Be s ure to
connect the appropriate supp lied AC power cord (mai ns lead)
with the plug that fits into the AC power outlet (mai ns socket).

 Us e only Sony supplied AC power cords (mai ns lead), not those

of other brands.

 In sert the plug fully i nto the AC power outlet (ma ins socket).
 Operate the TV set on a 110–240 V AC supply only.
 W hen wiring cables, be sure to unplug th e AC power cord

(mains lead) for you r safety and take care not to catch your feet
on the cables.

 Di sconnect the AC power cord (mai ns lead) from the AC power

outlet (mains socket) before working on or moving the TV set.

 Keep th e AC power cord (ma ins lead) away from heat sources.
 Unplug the AC power plug (mains plug) and clean it regularly. If

the plug is covered with dust and it picks up moisture, its
insulation may deteriorate, whic h could result in a fire.

Note

• Do not use the supplied AC power cord (mains lead) on any
other equipment.

• Do not pinch, bend, or twist the AC pow er cord (mains lead)
excessively. The core conductors may be exposed or broken.

• Do not mod ify the AC power cord (mains l ead).

• Do not put a nything heavy on the AC po wer cord (mains lead).

• Do not pull o n the AC power cord (mains lead ) itself when
disconnecting the AC powe r cord (mains lead).

• Do not connec t too many appliances to the same AC power
outlet (mains socket).

• Do not use a poor fitting AC power outl et (mains socket).

NOTE ON AC ADAPTER

Warning

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Do not install this equipment in a confined space, such as a
bookshelf or simila r unit.

• Please en sure that the AC power outlet (ma ins socket) is
installed near the equip ment and shall be easi ly accessible.

• Be sure to use the supplied AC adapter and AC power cord
(mains lead). Otherw ise it may cause a malfuncti on.

• Connect the AC ad apter to an easily accessible AC powe r outlet
(mains socket).

• Do not coil the AC pow er cord (mains lead )
around the AC adapter. The core wire may
be cut and/or it may cause a malfunction
of the TV.

• Do not touch th e AC adapter with wet hands.

• If you notice an abnormality in the AC adapter, disconnect it
from the AC power outlet (mains socket) immediately.

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• The set is not dis connected from the AC source as long as it is
connected to the AC power outl et (mains so cket), even if the set
itself has been turned off.

• As the AC adapter w ill become warm when it is use d for a long
time, you may feel hot when touching it by hand.

Prohibited Usage

Do not install/use the TV s et in locations, environments or
situations such as t hose listed below, or the TV set may
malfunction and cause a fire, electrical shock, damage and/or
injuries.

Location:

• Outdoors (in d irect sunlight), at the seash ore, on a ship or other
vessel, inside a vehicle, in medical institutions, unstable
locations, near water, rain, moisture or s moke.

• If the TV is placed in the changing room of
a public bath or hot spring, the TV may be
damaged by airborne sulphur, etc.

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

• Avoid moving the TV from a cold area to a warm area. Sudden
room temperature changes m ay cause moisture condensati on.
This may cause the TV to show poor picture and/or poor colour.
Should this occur, allow moisture to evap orate completely
before powering the TV on.

Environment:

• Places that are hot, hu mid, or excessively dusty; where insects
may enter; where it mig ht be exposed to mechani cal vibration,
near flammable objects (candles, etc.). The TV set shall not be
exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with
liquids, such as va ses, shall be placed on th e TV.

• Do not place the TV in a humid or d usty
space, or in a room with oily smoke or
steam (near cooking tables or
humidifiers). Fire, electric shock, or
warping ma y result.

• Do not install the TV in places subject to extreme temp erature,
such as in direct sunligh t, near a radiator or a heating vent. The
TV may overheat in such conditions which can cause
deformation of the enclosure and/or TV malfunction.

Situation:

• Do not use when your hands are w et, with the cabinet removed,
or with attachments n ot recommended b y the manufacturer.
Disconnect the TV s et from AC power outlet (mains socket) and
antenna during lightning storms.

• Do not install the TV so that it sticks out
into an open space. Injur y or damage
from a person or o bject bumpin g into
the TV may result.

Broken pieces:

• Do not throw anything at the TV set. Th e screen glass may break
by the impact and cause serious injury.

• If the surface of the T V set cracks, do not touch it until you ha ve
unplugged the AC power cord (mains lead). Otherwise electric
shock may result.

When not in use

• If you will not be using the TV set for se veral days, the TV set
should be disconnected from the AC power (mains) for
environmental and safety reasons.

• As the TV s et is not disconnected from the AC powe r (mains)
when the TV set is just turned off, pull the plug from the AC
power outlet (mains socket) to disconnect the TV set
completely.

• However, some T V sets may have features that requi re the TV
set to be left in standby to w ork correctly.

For children

• Do not allow children to climb on the T V set.

• Keep small accessorie s out of the reach of children, so that they
are not mistakenly swallowe d.

If the following problems occur...

Turn off the T V set and unplug the AC p ower cord (mains lead)
immediately if any of the following pro blems occur.
Ask your dealer or Sony service centre to have it checked by
qualified service personnel.

When:

 AC powe r cord (mains lead) is damaged .
 Poor fittin g of AC power outlet (mai ns socket).
 TV set is damaged by being dropped, hit or having something

thrown at it.

 Any liquid or solid object falls through openings in the cabinet.

About LCD Monitor Temperature

When the LCD Monitor is used for an extended period, the panel
surrounds become warm. You may feel hot wh en touching there
by the hand.

WALL-MOUNT ADAPTER

Below information show s the correct handling of the Wall-Mo unt
Adapter. Be sure to read this information thoroughly and use the
Wall-Mount Adapter correctly.

To C u sto m ers :

Be sure to observe the following precautions for safety to prevent
a serious injury through fire, electric shock, the product toppling
over, or the product dropping.

• Be sure to subcontract th e installation to licensed con tractors
and keep small children a way during installation.

• Be sure to subcontract m oving or dismount ing of the TV to
licensed contractors.

• Do not remove s crews, etc., after mounting the T V.

• Do not make alteratio ns to the parts of the Wall-Mou nt Adapter.

• Do not mount any equipment other th an the specified product.

• Do not apply any load other than the TV on the Wall-Mount
Adapter.

• Do not lean on or hang from the TV.

• Do not handle the TV with excessive force during cleaning or
maintenance.

To Sony Dealers and Contractors:

The following instructio ns are for Sony dealers and contractors
only. Be sure to read safety precautions described below and pay
special attention to safety du ring the installation, mai ntenance
and checking of this prod uct.

• Do not instal l the Wall-Mount Adapter on
wall surfaces where the corners or the
sides of the TV are protruding away from
the wall surface.

• Do not instal l the TV over or under an air conditioner.

• Be sure to install the Wall-Mount Adapter
securely to the wall following the instructions in
this instruction m anual. If any of the screws are
loose or fall out, the Wall-M ount Adapter may
fall and cause injury or property damage.

• Be sure to use the supplied screws and
attachment par ts properly following the
instructions given in this instruction manual. If

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you use substit ute items, the TV may fall and ca use bodily injury
to someone or dam age to the TV.

• Be sure to assemb le the bracket properly following the
instructed procedure explained in this instruction manual.

• Be sure to tighten the screws securely in the design ated
position.

• Be careful not to su bject the TV to shock duri ng installation.

• Be sure to insta ll the TV on a wall that is both perpendicu lar and
flat.

• After proper installation of the TV, secure the cables properly.

• Do not allow the AC power cord (mains
lead) or the connecting cables to be
pinched as the internal conductors may
become exposed and cause a short
circuit or an electrical break.

Precautions

Viewing the TV

• Vi ew the TV i n moderate li ght, as view ing the TV i n poor ligh t or
during long period of time, strains your eyes.

• When using he adphones, adjust th e volume so as to avoid
excessive levels , as hea ring damag e may result.

LCD Screen

• Although th e LCD screen is made with high-precision
technology and 99.99% or m ore of the pixels are effect ive, black
dots may appear or bright points of light (red, blue, or green)
may appear constantly o n the LCD screen. This is a structural
property of the LCD screen an d is not a malfunction.

• Do not push or sc ratch the front filter, or place objects on top of
this TV set. The image may be uneven or the LCD screen may be
damaged.

• If this TV set is u sed in a cold place, a smear may occur in the
picture or the picture may become dark. This does not indicate a
failure. These phenomena d isappear as the tempe rature rises.

• Ghos ting may o ccur when stil l pictures are displayed
continuously. It may disappe ar after a few moments.

• The screen an d cabinet get warm when this TV set is in use. This
is not a malfunction.

• The LCD screen con tains a small amount of liquid cry stal. Follow
your local ordi nances and reg ulations for dis posal.

Handling and cleaning the screen surface/
cabinet of the TV set

Be sure to unplug the AC pow er cord (mains lead) connected to
the TV set from AC power outlet (mains socket) before cleaning.
To avoid material degradation or screen coating deg radation,
observe the following precautions.

• To remove dust from the screen surface/cabinet, wipe gently
with a soft cloth. If dust is persistent, wipe with a soft cloth
slightly moistened w ith a diluted mild detergent solu tion.

• Never spray water or d etergent directly on
the TV set. It may drip to the bottom of the
screen or exterior parts and enter the TV s et,
and may cause dam age to the TV set.

• Never use any type of abrasive pad, alkaline/acid cleaner,
scouring powder, or volatile so lvent, such as alcoh ol, benzene,
thinner o r insecticide. Using such materials or maintainin g
prolonged contact wi th rubber or vinyl m aterials may result in
damage to the screen sur face and cabinet material.

• Periodic vacuuming of the ventilation openings is
recommended to ensure to proper ventilation.

• When adju sting the angle of the T V set, move it slowly so a s to
prevent the TV set from m oving or slipping off from its table
stand.

Optional Equipment

Keep optional components or any equipment emitting
electromagnetic radiation awa y from the TV set. Otherwise
picture distortion and/or noisy sound may occur.

Wireless Function of the unit

• Do not operate this u nit near medical equipm ent (pacemaker,
etc.), as malfunction of th e medical equipment m ay result.

• Altho ugh this un it transmits /receives scramb led signals , be
careful of unauthorised i nterception. We cannot be responsible
for any trouble as a result.

Caution about handling the remote control

• Obser ve the correct polarity when in serting batteries.

• Do not use di fferent types of batteries to gether or mix old and
new batteries.

• Disp ose of batteri es in an environ mentally fr iendly way. Certain
regions may regulate the disp osal of batteries. Plea se consult
your local au thority.

• Handle the rem ote control with care. Do not drop or step on it,
or spill liquid of any kind onto it.

• Do not pla ce the remote control in a location nea r a heat source,
a place subject to direct sunligh t, or a damp room.

WALL-MOUNT ADAPTER

• If you use the TV installed on the Wall-Mount Ad apter for a long
time, the wall behind or ab ove the TV may becom e discoloured
or the wallpaper may come unstuck, depending on the material
of the wall.

• If the Wall-Mou nt Adapter is removed after install ing it on the
wall, the screw holes remain.

• Do not use the Wall-Mount Adapter in a place where it is
subjected to mechanical vi brations.

Disposal of the TV set

Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment (Applicable in
the European Union and other
European countries with separate
collection systems)

This symbol is on the remote control and AC
adapter.

Disposal of the TV set

Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment (Applicable
in Republic of India)

This symbol indicates that this product shall
not be treated as household waste and may
not be dropped in garbage bins. Product
owners are advised to deposit their product at
the nearest collection point for the recycling of

operation shall facilitate prope r disposal & help preve nt potential
negative consequences/hazards to the environment and human
health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
disposal including improper handling, accidental breakage,
damage and/or improper recycling of e-waste. The recycling of
materials will help to conserv e natural resources. For more
detailed information ab out recycling of this produ ct, please
contact your local civic office, your househol d waste disposal
service provider or the store where you made the purchase. You
may contact our company’s toll free nu mber in India for
assistance.

This product complies with the “India E-waste Rule 2011”. The
E-waste Rules, 2011 is an Indian directive aimed at reducing
the harmful environmental impact of waste electrical
equipment by restricting the use of known hazardous
substances. As of 1st May 2012, new electrical and electronic
equipment introduced into the market may no longer contain
the follow ing chemicals or its s pecified ma ximum
concentration levels:
Lead, Mercury, Hexavalent Chromium, Polybromi nated
Biphenyls (PBB) or Polybrominated Diphenylethers (PBDE) - in
concentrations exceeding 0.1 weight % and Cadm ium - 0.01
weight %, except of exemptions set in Schedule 2 of the
aforesaid Rule.

electrical and electronic equipment. Your co-

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Connecting Other Devices

To H DMI O UT

< 21 mm

< 12 mm

To AUDIO OUT To COMPONENT

OUT (P

R/PB/Y)

To VIDEO OUT

SD HD

Picture Quality

• AV composite cable

• Antenna (aerial) cable

Standard definition (SD) videos have picture signals with a
vertical resolution of 480 (NTSC) or 576 (PAL/SECAM) lines.

• Component cable • HDMI cable

High definition (HD) videos have picture signals
with a vertical resolu tion of 720 or 1080 lines.

To connect with an HDMI cable

To connect with component cables

To connect with AV composite cables

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