Sony BRAVIA KDL-55W950B, BRAVIA KDL-42W900B, BRAVIA KDL-50W900B Reference Manual

Television

Reference Guide

KDL-55W950B / 50W900B / 42W900B

Table of Contents

Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

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

Attaching the Table-Top Stand

(Alternative) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Using the Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Displaying the Touchpad Operation

Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Launching the Touchpad Tutorial . . . . . . . . . 7

Connecting Other Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Installing the TV to the Wall . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Troubles and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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 th e 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 Supply rat ing are located o n
the rear of the TV.

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 fun ctionalities 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 c loth 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 instructi ons
below in order to avoid any risk of fire, electrical shock or damage
and/or in juries.

Installation

• To avoid slipping and causing personal injury, do not step on
the TV protection bag when unpacking the TV set.

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

• Place the TV set on a stable, level surface to avoid it from falling
down and cause pe rsonal injury or dam age to the TV.

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• Install the TV where it cannot be pulled, pushed, or knocked

Screw (supplied with the
Wall-Mount Bracket)

Wall-Mount Bracket

8 mm - 12 mm

Screw (supplied with the
Wall-Mount Bracket)

Wall-Mount Bracket

8 mm - 12 mm

TV's rear cover

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

over.

• Install the TV s o that the TV's Table-Top Stand does not
protrudes out from the TV stand (not supplied).
If the Table-Top Stand protrudes out from the TV stand, it may
cause TV set to topple over, fall down, and cause personal injury
or damage to the TV. (KDL-55W950B only)

KDL-55W950B

• 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-Mou nt Bracket SU-WL450

• Be sure to use the screws supplied with the Wall-Mount Bracket
when attaching the Wall-Moun t Bracket to the TV set. The
supplied screws are designed as indicated by illustration when
measured from the attaching surface of the Wall-Mount Bracket.
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.

KDL-55W950B

KDL-50W900B/42W900B

KDL-50W900B/42W900B

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

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

Topple prevention (Except KDL-55W950B)

• Before install the machine screw, lay the display face down on a
stable work surface that is l arger than the TV.

• To prevent damaging the surface of the LCD display, make sure
to place a soft cloth on the work surface.

Ventilation

• Never cover the ventilation holes or insert anything in the
cabin et.

• Leave space around the TV set as shown below.

• It is strongly recomme nded that you use a Sony Wall-Mo unt
Bracket in order to provide adequate air-circulation.

Installed on the wall

Installed with stand

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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 bel ow.
Do not put stress on the LCD pane l and the frame around th e
screen.

• 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.

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 Do not i nstall the TV set as show n below.

Air circulation is blocked.

Wall Wall

AC power cord (mains lead)

Handle the AC power cord (mai ns lead) and outlet (ma ins socket)
as follows in order to avoi d any risk of fire, electrical sho ck or
damage and/or injuries:

 Insert the plug fully into the AC power outlet (mains socket).
 Operate the TV set on a 110–240 V AC supply only.
 When wiring cables, be sure to unplug the AC power cord

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

 Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from the AC power

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

 Keep the AC po wer cord (mains lead) a way 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 deterio rate, which could result in a fire.

Note

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

• Do not modify the AC power cord (mains lead) .

• Do not put anythi ng heavy on the AC powe r cord (mains lead).

• Do not pull on th e AC power cord (mains lead) i tself when
disconnecting the AC power cord (mains lead).

• Do not connect to o many appliances to the same AC power
outlet (m ains so cket).

• Do not use a po or fitting AC power outlet (m ains socket).

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 sulfur, 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. S udden
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 th at are hot, humid, or excessively dus ty; where insects

may enter; where it mig ht be exposed to mecha nical 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 vas es, shall be placed on the TV.

 Do not pla ce the TV in a humid or

dusty space, or in a room with oily
smoke or steam (near cooking tables
or humidifiers) . Fire, electric shoc k, or
warping may result.

 Do not i nstall the TV in places subj ect to extreme temperature,

such as in direct sun light, near a radiator or a heating vent. The
TV may overheat in suc h conditions which can cause
deformation of the enclosure and/or TV malfunction.

Situation:

• Do not use when your hands are wet, with the cabinet removed,
or with attachments not recommended by the manu facturer.
Disconnect the TV set from AC power outlet (mains socket) and
antenna (aerial) during lightning storms.

• Do not instal l the TV so that it sticks out
into an open space. Injury or damage
from a person or object bumpin g into
the TV may result.

Broken pieces:

• Do n ot throw anything at the TV set. T he screen glass may break
by the impact and cause serious injury.

• If the surface of th e TV set cracks, do not touch it until yo u have
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 pow er (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 require the TV
set to be left in standby to w ork correctly.

For children

• Do not allow children to climb on the TV set.

• Keep small accessorie s out of the reach of children, so that the y
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 th e following p roblems occur.
Ask your dealer or Sony service centre to have it checked by
qualified service personnel.

When:

 AC pow er cord (mains lead) is damage d.
 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.

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Precautions

Viewing the TV

• Some people may experience discomfort (such as eye strain,
fatigue, or nausea) whil e watching 3D video image s or playing
stereoscopic 3D games. Sony recommends that all vie wers take
regular breaks while watching 3 D video images or playi ng
stereosco pic 3D ga mes. The length a nd frequency of n ecessary
breaks will vary from person to person. You must decide what
works best. If you experience any discomfort, you should stop
watching the 3D video images or playing stereoscop ic 3D
games until the discomfort ends; consult a doctor if you believ e
necessary. You should als o review (i) the in struction manual of
any other device or medi a used with this television and (ii) our
website (http://www.sony-asia.com/support) for the latest
information . The vision o f young ch ildren (espec ially those
under six years old) is still under development. Consult your
doctor (such as a pediatrician or eye doctor) before allowing
young children to watch 3D video images or play stereoscopic
3D games. Adults should supervise young children to ensure
they follow the recomme ndations listed above.

• Do not use, store, or lea ve the 3D Glasses or b attery near a fire,
or in places with a high temperature, e.g., in direct sunlight, or
in sun-heated cars.

• When using the simulated 3D funct ion, please note that the
displayed image is modified from the original due to the
conversion done by this television.

• 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 st ill pictures are displaye d
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 so lution.

• 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 insecticid e. 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 away 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 batterie s together or mix old an d
new batteries.

• Disp ose of batteri es in an envi ronmentally friendly way. Certai n
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.

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.

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 e lectronic
equipment introduced into the market may no longer contain
the follow ing chemica ls or its spec ified maxim um
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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Attaching the Table-Top Stand

Middle position

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3

1.5 N∙m
{15 kgf∙cm}

Thick cushion

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Touchpad
Remote Control

IR
Remote Control

(Alternative)

You can change the Table-Top Stand from the
edge to the middle position by referring to the
instructions below (KDL-55W950B only).

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Using the Remote Control

You can operate the TV by using the supplied
Touchpad Remote Control or IR (infrared)
Remote Control.

Note

• Touchpad Remote Control can only be used after
registration with the TV. You can register the
Touchpad Remote Control by pressing HOME, then
select [Settings] t [System Settings] t
[Touchpad Remote Control Setup].

Displaying the Touchpad Operation Guide

Touchpad Operation Guide allows you to see
the main gesture commands that are available
for the current TV screen.

1 Touch and keep your finger on the

centre of the touchpad to display the
Touchpad Operation Guide.

2

Note

• Two or more people are needed to carry out this
installation.

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