The illustrations used in this manual are of the
KDL-55EX630 unless otherwise stated.
Trademark information
• 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.
• Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
• “BRAVIA” and are trademarks of
Sony Corporation.
• is a registered trademark of the DVB
Project.
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• Wi-Fi Protected Setup and WPA are marks of
the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Browser from Opera Software ASA.
• Not standing the televisions on cloth or other
materials placed between the television and
supporting furniture.
• Educating children about the dangers of
climbing on furniture to reach the television or
its controls.
Notes for Australia and New Zealand
model
This product is ENERGY RATING qualified in the
“Home” mode. ENERGY RATING is a
programme designed to promote energy
efficient products and practices.
• When the TV is initially set up, it is designed to
meet ENERGY RATING requirements while
maintaining optimum picture quality.
• Changes to certain features, settings and
functionalities of this TV (e.g. TV Guide,
Picture/Sound, Eco setting) can slightly
change the power consumption.
Depending upon such 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, select “Home” mode from the initial setup procedure in “Factory Settings” under the
“Set-up” menu.
Location of the identification label
Labels for Model No. and Power Supply rating
(in accordance with applicable safety
regulation) are located on the rear of the TV.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If a television is not positioned in a sufficiently
stable location, it can be potentially
hazardous due to falling. Many injuries,
particularly to children, can be avoided by taking
simple precautions such as:
• Using cabinets or stands recommended by
the manufacturer of the television.
• Only using furniture that can safely support the
television.
• Ensuring the television is not overhanging the
edge of the supporting furniture.
• Not placing the television on tall furniture (for
example, cupboards or bookcases) without
anchoring both the furniture and the television
to a suitable support.
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Table of Contents
Start-up Guide
Checking the accessories ..................................4
1: Attaching the stand.........................................4
2: Connecting an antenna/cable/VCR ................5
3: Preventing the TV from toppling over.............6
4: Bundling the cables........................................6
5: Performing the initial set-up............................7
screws. Refer to the supplied stand leaflet to
assemble the stand.
x To insert batteries into the remote
• Observe the correct polarity when inserting
• Do not use different types of batteries together
• Dispose of batteries in an environmentally
• Handle the remote with care. Do not drop or
• Do not place the remote in a location near a heat
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batteries.
or mix old and new batteries.
friendly way. Certain regions may regulate the
disposal of batteries. Please consult your local
authority.
step on it, or spill liquid of any kind onto it.
source, a place subject to direct sunlight, or a
damp room.
1: Attaching the
stand
• Refer to the supplied stand leaflet for proper
attachment.
• For best picture quality, do not expose the
screen to direct illumination or sunlight.
1 Place the TV set on the stand.
x KDL-60EX640
Guide pins
• Align the TV from the top, slide it in until the
guide pins cannot be seen.
x KDL-55EX630
• Align the TV from the top, slide it in until the
guide pins are securely placed on the two slots
in the stand neck.
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2 Fix the TV to the stand using the supplied
screws. The arrow marks indicate the
location of the screw holes used for securing
the stand.
2: Connecting an
antenna/cable/
x KDL-60EX640
x KDL-55EX630
• Fix the TV to the stand according to the arrow
marks that guide the screw holes using the
supplied screws.
• This TV is very heavy, so two or more people
should place the TV onto the stand.
• If using an electric screwdriver, set the
tightening torque at approximately 1.5 N·m {15
kgf·cm}.
• Keep the TV in a vertical position while
tightening the screws. Be sure to securely
tighten the supplied screws, otherwise the TV
may fall down.
• Use an appropriate screwdriver to attach the
screws tightly without damaging the screw
head.
• Please ensure the AC power cord is away from
the stand installation location when you attach
below stand.
• Do not touch the inner side of the bottom of the
TV stand to avoid being hurt.
VCR
• Connecting cables are not supplied.
Connecting an antenna/cable
Start-up Guide
Antenna cable
Connecting an antenna/cable and VCR
AV cable
Antenna
cable
Antenna cable
VCR
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3: Preventing the
4: Bundling the
TV from
toppling over
cables
• Before bundling the cables, remove the cable
holder from the AC cover (see step 1 and 2).
Reuse the cable holder (see step 3) to bundle
the other cables (see step 4).
• Do not bundle the AC power cord (mains lead)
together with other cables.
x KDL-60EX640
1 Install a wood screw (4 mm in diameter, not
supplied) in the TV stand.
2 Install a machine screw (M4, not supplied)
into the screw hole of the TV.
3 Tie the wood screw and the machine screw
with a strong cord (not supplied).
• Please place the TV set on a stable, level
surface, if place on an unstable place, it may
caused TV set to topple over, fall down, and
caused injuries to people.
• An optional Sony support belt kit is used to
secure the TV. Contact your nearest Sony
service centre to purchase a kit. Have your TV
model name ready for reference.
The length of the M4 machine screw differs
depending on the cord diameter. Please see
below illustration.
Screw M4
Cord
6-8 mm
TV’s stand
x KDL-55EX630
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5: Performing the
initial set-up
1 Connect the TV to your AC power outlet
(mains socket).
2 When the TV is in standby mode (the 1
(standby) indicator on the TV front panel is
red), press "/1 on the remote to turn on the
TV (the " (power) indicator will light green).
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Watching TV
1 Press "/1 on the TV to turn on the TV.
2 Press the number buttons or PROG/CH +/–
to select a TV channel.
3 Press 2 +/– to adjust the volume.
Start-up Guide
Follow the instructions on the screen:
• Set the language for the On Screen
Display (OSD) text.
• Select Country and Region.
• Select the type of use.
Select “Home” for the best TV settings to
use the TV in the home.
• Select broadcast type.
• Scan for channels.
• Change the order of channels.
If you want to change the order of
channels, follow the steps in “Programme
Sorting” (page 38).
Press HOME or RETURN to exit.
• You can also tune channels manually
(page 38).
• Set the internet connection setup
(page 28).
• Set the Automatic Software Download
setup (page 42).
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Detaching the
stand from the TV
x KDL-60EX640
x KDL-55EX630
1 Remove the screws guided by the arrow
marks of the TV. Do not remove any other
screws from the TV.
2 Detach the stand from the TV.
• Do not remove the stand for any reason other
than to wall-mount the TV.
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Safety
information
Installation/Set-up
Install and use the TV set in accordance
with the instructions below in order to
avoid any risk of fire, electrical shock or
damage and/or injuries.
Installation
• The TV set should be installed near
an easily accessible AC power outlet.
• Place the TV set on a stable, level
surface to avoid it from falling down
and cause personal injury or damage
to the TV.
• Only qualified service personnel
should carry out wall installations.
• For safety reasons, it is strongly
recommended that you use Sony
accessories.
– KDL-60EX640:
Wall-mount bracket: SU-WL500/
SU-WL50B
– KDL-55EX630:
Wall-mount bracket: SU-WL50B
• Be sure to use the screws supplied
with the Wall-mount bracket when
attaching the mounting hooks to the
TV set. The supplied screws are
designed as indicated by illustration
when measured from the attaching
surface of the mounting hook.
The diameter and length of the
screws differ depending on the Wallmount bracket model.
Use of screws other than those
supplied may result in internal
damage to the TV set or cause it to
fall, etc.
8 mm-12 mm
Screw (supplied with the
Wall-mount bracket)
Mounting Hook
Hook attachment on rear of
TV set
Transporting
• Before transporting the TV set,
disconnect all cables.
• Two or more people are needed to
transport a large TV set.
• When transporting the TV set by
hand, hold it as shown below. Do not
put stress on the LCD panel.
• When lifting or moving the TV set,
hold it firmly from the bottom.
• When transporting the TV set, do not
subject it to jolts or excessive
vibration.
• When transporting 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 recommended that you
use a Sony wall-mount bracket in
order to provide adequate aircirculation.
Installed on the wall
30 cm
10 cm10 cm
Leave at least this space around
the set.
10 cm
Installed with stand
30 cm
10 cm
Leave at least this space around the
set.
• To ensure proper ventilation and
prevent the collection of dirt or dust:
– Do not lay the TV set flat, install
upside down, backwards, or
sideways.
– Do not place the TV set on a shelf,
rug, bed or in a closet.
– Do not cover the TV set with a
cloth, such as curtains, or items
such as newspapers, etc.
– Do not install the TV set as shown
below.
Air circulation is blocked.
Wall
10 cm
6 cm
Wall
AC power cord
Handle the AC power cord and outlet as
follows in order to avoid any risk of fire,
electrical shock or damage and/or
injuries:
– Insert the plug fully into the AC power
outlet.
– Operate the TV set on a 110V-240V
AC supply.
– When wiring cables, be sure to
unplug the AC power cord for your
safety and take care not to catch your
feet on the cables.
– Disconnect the AC power cord from
the AC power outlet before working
on or moving the TV set.
– Keep the AC power cord away from
heat sources.
– Unplug the AC power plug and clean
it regularly. If the plug is covered with
dust and it picks up moisture, its
insulation may deteriorate, which
could result in a fire.
Notes
• Do not pinch, bend, or twist the AC
power cord excessively. The core
conductors may be exposed or
broken.
• Do not modify the AC power cord.
• Do not put anything heavy on the AC
power cord.
• Do not pull on the AC power cord
itself when disconnecting the AC
power cord.
• Do not connect too many appliances
to the same AC power outlet.
• Do not use a poor fitting AC power
outlet.
Prohibited Usage
Do not install/use the TV set in locations,
environments or situa tions such as those
listed below, or the TV set may
malfunction and cause a fire, electrical
shock, damage and/or injuries.
Location:
• Outdoors (in direct sunlight), at the
seashore, on a ship or other vessel,
inside a vehicle, in medical
institutions, unstable locations, near
water, rain, moisture or smoke.
• If the TV is placed in the changing
room of a public bath or hot spring,
the TV may be damaged by airborne
sulfur, etc.
Cleaning:
Do not spray water or detergent directly
on the TV set. It may drip to the bottom
of the screen or exterior parts and get
inside, resulting in a malfunction.
Environment:
• Places that are hot, humid, or
excessively dusty; where insect s may
enter; where it might be exposed to
mechanical 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 vases, shall be
placed on the TV.
• Do not place the TV in a humid or
dusty space, or in a room with oily
smoke or steam (near cooking tables
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or humidifiers). Fi re, electric shock, or
warping may result.
Situation:
• Do not use when your hands are wet,
with the cabinet removed, or with
attachments not recommended by
the manufacturer. Disconnect the TV
set from AC power outlet and antenna
during lightning storms.
• Do not install the TV so that it sticks
out into an open space. Injury or
damage from a person or object
bumping into the TV may result.
Broken pieces:
• Do not throw anything at the TV set.
The screen glass may break by the
impact and cause serious injury.
• If the surface of the TV set cracks, do
not touch it until you have unplugged
the AC power cord. Otherwise
electric shock may result.
• Do not subject the LCD screen to any
strong impact or shock. The screen
glass may crack or shatter and cause
injury.
When not in use
• If you will not be using the TV set for
several days, the TV set should be
disconnected from the AC power for
environmental and safety reasons.
• As the TV set is not disconnected
from the AC power when the TV set is
just turned off, pull the plug from the
AC power outlet to disconnect the TV
set completely.
• However, some TV sets may have
features that require the TV set to be
left in standby to work correctly.
For children
• Do not allow children to climb on the
TV set.
• Keep small accessories out of the
reach of children, so that they are not
mistakenly swallowed.
If the following problems
occur...
Turn off the TV set and unplug the AC
power cord immediately if any of the
following problems occur.
Ask your dealer or Sony service centre
to have it checked by qualified service
personnel.
When:
– AC power cord is damaged.
– Poor fitting of AC power outlet.
– 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 when
touching there by the hand.
Disposal of the TV set
(Australian model only)
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.
Precautions
Viewing the TV
• View the TV in moderate light, as
viewing the TV in poor light or during
long period of time, strains your eyes.
• When using headphones, adjust the
volume so as to avoid excessive
levels, as hearing damage may
result.
LCD Screen
• Although the LCD screen is made
with high-precision technology and
99.99% or more of the pixels are
effective, black dots may appear or
bright points of light (red, blue, or
green) may appear constantly on the
LCD screen. This is a structural
property of the LCD screen and is not
a malfunction.
• Do not push or scratch 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 used 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 disappear as the
temperature rises.
• Ghosting may occur when still
pictures are displayed continuously.
It may disappear after a few
moments.
• The screen and cabinet get warm
when this TV set is in use. This is not
a malfunction.
• The LCD screen contains a small
amount of liquid crystal. Some
fluorescent tubes used in this TV set
also contain mercury (except for LED
backlight LCD TV). Follow your local
ordinances and regulations for
disposal.
Handling and cleaning the
screen surface/cabinet of
the TV set
Be sure to unplug the AC power cord
connected to the TV set from AC power
outlet before cleaning.
To avoid material degradation or screen
coating degradation, 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
with a diluted mild detergent solution.
• Do not spray water or detergent
directly on the TV set. It may drip to
the bottom of the screen or exterior
parts, and may cause a malfunction.
• Never use any type of abrasive pad,
alkaline/acid cleaner, scouring
powder, or volatile solvent, such as
alcohol, benzene, thinner or
insecticide. Using such materials or
maintaining prolonged contact with
rubber or vinyl materials may result in
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damage to the screen surface and
cabinet material.
• Periodic vacuuming of the ventilation
openings is recommended to ensure
to proper ventilation.
• When adjusting the angle of the TV
set, move it slowly so as to prevent
the TV set from moving or slipping off
from its table stand.
Optional Equipment
Keep optional components or any
equipment emitting electromagnetic
radiation away from the TV set.
Otherwise pictur e distortion and/or noisy
sound may occur.
Caution about handling
the remote control
When replacing the battery, set the
polarity correctly. Do not short, recharge, force discharge, mixing old and
new batteries. Prohibit soldering,
disassembling, heating and putting in
fire. Remove empty battery from the
product immediately.
Handling of the batteries
The batteries should keep away from
children. If child swallowed the
batteries, consult to doctor immediately.
WARNING
Batteries must not be exposed to
excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or
the like.
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Operating the TV
Overview of the remote
1/ – Input select
• Displays the connected equipment list and selects the input source
(page 17).
• In Text mode: Holds the current page.
2 – Wide Mode
Changes the picture size. Press repeatedly to select the desired wide
mode (page 14).
3 N/X/x/m/M/./>
You can operate the BRAVIA Sync-compatible equipment that is
connected to the TV. Some other buttons on the remote control may
also operate BRAVIA Sync equipment.
4 Coloured buttons
When the coloured buttons are available, an operation guide appears
on the screen.
5 PHOTO FRAME
Press to display a photo or calendar while listening to music (see
page 25).
6 GUIDE (EPG)
Press to display the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) (page 21).
7 RETURN
• Returns to the previous screen of any displayed menu.
• When playing a photo/music/video file: Press to stop the playback (the
display returns to the file or thumbnail view).
8 HOME
Displays or cancels the menu.
9 DIGITAL/ANALOG – TV mode
Switches between digital and analogue mode, or switches to TV
display when displaying external input.
0 Number buttons
z • The number 5, N,
PROG + and AUDIO
buttons have tactile dots.
Use the tactile dots as
references when
operating the TV.
• Selects channels. For channel numbers 10 and above, enter the next
digit quickly.
• In Text mode: Enters the three digit page number to select the page.
qa / – Text
In Text mode: Displays Text broadcast.
Each time you press /, the display changes cyclically as follows:
Text t Text over the TV picture (mix mode) t No Text (exit the Text
service)
qs % – Mute
Press to mute the sound. Press again to restore the sound.
qd 2 +/–
Adjusts volume.
qf "/1 – TV Standby
Press to turn the TV on or to switch to standby mode.
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qg SCENE – Scene Select mode
Press to display the “Scene Select” menu. When you select the
desired scene option, the optimum sound and picture quality for
selected scene are automatically set. The options you can select may
vary. Unavailable options are greyed out.
“Auto”: Delivers optimum picture and sound quality which is
automatically set according to input source. There may not be any
effect depending on the connected equipment.
“General”: Current user settings.
“Photo”: Delivers picture that reproduces the texture and colour of a
printed photo.
“Music”: Delivers dynamic and clear sound effects like at a concert.
“Cinema”: Delivers theatre-like picture and dynamic sound.
“Game”: Delivers the best picture and sound quality for fullest game
playing enjoyment.
“Graphics”: Delivers clearer detailed pictures to reduce fatigue for
prolonged viewing.
“Sports”: Delivers realistic picture with surround sound like in a
stadium.
qh SYNC MENU
Press to display the BRAVIA Sync Menu and then select connected
HDMI equipment from “HDMI Device Selection”.
The following options can be selected from BRAVIA Sync Menu:
“Device Control”: Use the “Device Control” menu to operate
equipment that is compatible with Control for HDMI. Select options
from “Home (Menu)”, “Options”, “Content List” and “Power Off” to
operate the equipment.
“Speakers”: Selects “TV Speakers” or “Audio System” to output the
TV’s sound from the TV speakers or connected audio equipment.
“TV Control”: Use the “TV Control” menu to operate the TV from the
“Home (Menu)” or “Options” menu.
“Return to TV”: Selects this option to return to TV programme.
qj SEN
Enables selection of content from the online service “SEN” (Sony
Entertainment Network). If the network or “SEN” is unavailable, the
“SEN” screen is not displayed.
qk/ – Info/Text reveal
Displays information. Press once to display information about the
programme/input you are viewing. Press again to remove the display
from the screen.
• In Text mode: Reveals hidden information (e.g. answers to a quiz).
ql F/f/G/g/
• Selects or adjusts items.
• Confirms selected items.
• When playing a photo file: Press G to select the previous file. Press g to
select the next file.
When playing a music/video file: Press to pause/start the playback.
Press or hold G/g to fast reverse/fast forward, then press at the point
where you want to resume playback.
• In digital mode: Press to add channel to the empty Favourite list or
display Favourite list.
w; OPTIONS
Press to display a list that contains shortcuts to some setting menus.
The listed options vary depending on the current input and content.
wa – PIP (page 18)
ws – Subtitle setting
Press to change the subtitle language (page 38) (in digital mode
only).
wd AUDIO – Dual Sound (page 35)
wf PROG/CH +/–//
• Selects the next (+) or previous (–) channel.
• In Text mode: Selects the next () or previous () page.
Operating the TV
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x To change the Wide Mode
For TV, Video, Component or HDMI
(except PC input)
Wide Zoom*Enlarges the centre portion of the
picture. The left and right edges
of the picture are stretched to fill
the 16:9 screen.
NormalDisplays the 4:3 picture in its
original size. Side bars are shown
to fill the 16:9 screen.
FullStretches the 4:3 picture
horizontally to fill the 16:9 screen.
Zoom*Displays cinemascope (letter box
format) broadcasts in the correct
proportions.
14:9*Displays 14:9 broadcasts in the
correct proportions. As a result,
black border areas are visible on
the screen.
* Parts of the top and bottom of the picture may be cut
off.
• You cannot select “Normal” or “14:9” for HD
signal source pictures.
PC or HDMI PC Input (PC timing)
NormalDisplays the picture in its original
pixel size. Bars are shown at the
top, bottom, and both sides for
small picture.
Full 1Stretches the original picture to fill
the screen vertically, keeping its
original horizontal-to-vertical
aspect ratio.
Full 2Stretches the Full 1 picture
horizontally to fill the 16:9 screen.
• Some options may not be available depending
on the PC input signal.
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Overview of the TV buttons and
indicators
1 "/1 – Power
Press to turn the TV on or to switch to standby
mode.
• To disconnect the TV from the AC power
completely, pull the plug from the AC power
outlet.
2 CH +/–//
• Selects the next (+) or previous (–) channel.
• In TV menu: Moves through the options up
() or down ().
3 2 +/–//
• Increases (+) or decreases (–) the volume.
• In TV menu: Moves through the options right
( ) or left ( ).
4/ – Input select / Enter
• Displays the connected equipment list and
selects the input source (page 17).
• In TV menu: Selects the menu or option, and
confirms the setting.
5
Displays or cancels the menu.
6 – Remote sensor / Light sensor
Receives IR signals from the remote.
Senses room light level and adjusts the screen
brightness accordingly. Do not put anything
over the sensor, doing so may affect its
function.
7/ – Picture Off / Timer indicator
• Lights up in orange when the “On Timer”/
“Sleep Timer” is set, or the TV is in photo
frame mode. If you set to “On Timer”, lights
up in orange while the TV is also in standby
mode (page 41).
• Lights up in green when the “Power Saving”
is set to “Picture Off” (page 42).
8 1 – Standby indicator
Lights up in red when the TV is in standby
mode.
9 " – Power indicator
• Lights up in green when the TV is turned on.
• Flashes while the remote is being operated.
Operating the TV
• Make sure that the TV is completely turned off
before unplugging the AC power cord (mains
lead). Unplugging the AC power cord (mains
lead) while the TV is turned on may cause the
indicator to remain lit or may cause the TV to
malfunction.
z • The CH + button has a tactile dot. Use it as a
reference when operating the TV.
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Using Optional Equipment
Connecting optional equipment
You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV.
Digital still camera
PC
Broadband
router
Headphones
Camcorder
USB
storage media
S VHS/Hi8/DVC
camcorder
Video game equipment
DVD player
VCR
DVD player with
component output
Home theatre
system
Audio systemBlu-ray Disc™/
• Connecting cables are not supplied.
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Camcorder
DVD player
with HDMI
output
PC (HDMIoutput)
DVD player
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