Sony KD49X8500B User Manual
Television
Reference Guide
KD-70X8500B / 65X8500B / 55X8500B / 49X8500B
Table of Contents
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Attaching the Table-Top Stand
(Alternative) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Hiding the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using the Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Displaying the Touchpad Operation
Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Launching the Touchpad Tutorial . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting Other Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installing the TV to the Wall . . . . . . . . . . 12
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Troubles and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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 Model No., Powe r Supply rating (in accordance wi th
applicable safety regulation) a nd Manufacturing date are located
on 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
• 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
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
Air circulation is blocked.
Wall Wall
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.
• 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.
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
• 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 TV set as show n below.
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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.
• 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, pac k
it using the original carton and packing material.
Topple prevention
• Be sure to use stro ng cord that is capable of sup porting the
weight of the TV.
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 shock or
damage and/or injuries:
Us e only Sony supplied AC powe r cords (mains 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 the AC power cord (mains lea d) away from heat sources.
Un plug 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 (main s lead).
• Do not put a nything heavy on the AC po wer cord (mains lead).
• Do not pull o n the AC power cord (mains lea d) 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).
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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 install the TV in places subject to extreme temperature,
such as in direct s unlight, near a radiator or a heating vent. The
TV may overheat in su ch conditions which can ca use
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 (m ains socket) and
antenna (aerial) during li ghtning 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 sev eral days, the TV set
should be disconnected from the AC power (mains) for
environmental and safety rea sons.
• As the TV set is not disconnected from the AC po wer (mains)
when the TV set is just turned off, pull the plug from the AC
power outlet (main s socket) to disconnect the TV s et
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 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.
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 viewers take
regular breaks while watching 3 D video images or playi ng
stereoscopic 3D games. T he length and frequency of necessary
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 im ages or playing stereoscop ic 3D
games until the discomfort ends; consult a doctor if you believe
necessary. You should als o review (i) the in struction manual of
any other device or m edia used with this television and (ii) our
website (http://www.sony-asia.com/support) for the latest
information . The vision of young children (especiall y 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 recommendations listed above.
• Do not use, store, or lea ve the 3D Glasses or battery 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 ori ginal due to the
conversion done by this television.
• View the TV in moderate light, as viewing t he 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 he aring damage m ay result.
LCD Screen
• Although th e LCD screen is made with high-precision
technology and 99.99% or more of the pixels are effective, blac k
dots may appear or bright points of light (red, blue, or green)
may appear constant ly on 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 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.
• Ghos ting may occ ur when stil l pictures are d isplayed
continuously. It may disappear af ter a few moments.
• The screen an d cabinet get warm wh en this TV set is in use. This
is not a malfunction.
• The LCD screen con tains a small amount of liquid cr ystal. Follow
your local ordinances and regulations for disposal.
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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.
• Do not handle the speakers with excessive force during c leaning
or maintenance to prevent any damages.
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 un it near medical equipmen t (pacemaker,
etc.), as malfunction of the medical equipment may result.
• Althoug h this unit transmits/ receives scrambled sig nals, be
careful of unauthorise d interception. We cannot be respon sible
for any trouble as a result.
Caution about handling the remote control
• Observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries.
• Do not use di fferent types of batteries togethe r or mix old and
new batteries.
• Dispose o f batteries in an environmenta lly friendly way. Certain
regions may regulate the disposal of batterie s. Please consult
your local a uthority.
• Handle the remote control with care. Do not drop or step on it,
or spill liquid of any kind onto it.
• Do not place the rem ote control in a location near a heat source,
a place subject to direct sunlight, or a damp room.
Disposal of the TV set
Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment (Applicable in
the European Union and other
European count rie s with sep arate
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
Thick
cushion
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2
1.5 N∙m
{15 kgf∙cm}
IR Sensor
3D Sync
Transmitter
(KD-70X8500B
only)
(Alternative)
You can change the Table-Top Stand from the
edge to the middle position by referring to the
instructions below.
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3
4
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5 Repeat step 1-4 for the left side.
Note
• Two or more people are needed to carry out this
installation.
• Ensure that there are no objects in front of the TV.
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