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

1

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.

1

3

4

2

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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.

To bundle the cables



ʓʔ

*

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* When the Table-top Stand is attached to middle

position, you can choose either hole to attach the
cable holder.

Hiding the camera

If you do not wish to use the camera, hide it as
illustrated.

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Using the Remote Control

Touchpad
Remote Control

IR
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.

Launching the Touchpad Tutorial

1 Press HOME.

2 Slide to select [Help], then press the

touchpad.

3 Slide up/down to select [Touchpad

Tutorial], then press the touchpad.

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Follow the instructions on the screen.

Note

• You can also launch the Touchpad Tutorial by
pressing HOME, then select [Settings] t

[System Settings] t [Touchpad configurations] t

[Start Tutorial].

Connecting Other Devices

To H D MI OU T

< 12 mm

< 21 mm

To AUDIO OUT

To C OMP O NEN T
OUT (P

R/PB/Y)

To VIDEO OUT

900 mA MAX

5 V

900 mA MAX

5 V

Use authorized

MHL 3 CABLE

with MHL logo

(not supplied)

Use authorized

MHL 2 CABLE

with MHL logo

(not supplied)

MHL 3
device

MHL 2
device

For more information on connections, refer to
the i-Manual.

Note

• Connect 4K devices (4K Media Player, 4K Set Top Box,
etc.) to the HDMI IN 2 or HDMI IN 1 jack of the TV to
enjoy copyright protected content.

To connect with an HDMI cable

To connect with component cables

To connect with AV composite cables

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To connect MHL Device

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The TV simultaneously charges the MHL-

SD 4K/HD

Picture Quality

• AV composite cable

• Antenna (aerial) cable

Standard definition (SD) videos have picture signals with a
vertical resolution of 48 0 (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 1,080 line s.
(For 4K vertical resol ution: 2,160 lines)

compatible connected device while playing
photo/music/video files. You can use the TV
remote control to control the connected MHL­compatible device.

Note

• If [Auto Input Change (MHL)] is set to [On], the TV
automatically switches to HDMI IN 2/MHL or HDMI IN
4/MHL from other input when MHL-compatible
device is connected to HDMI IN 2/MHL or HDMI IN 4/
MHL jack. The availability of [Auto Input Change
(MHL)] depends on whether the MHL-compatible
device can support this feature.

• If [MHL Charging during Standby] is set to [On], you
can continue charging the MHL-compatible device
even when the TV is in standby mode.

• Connect the 4K smartphone or mobile devices to the
HDMI IN 2/MHL jack.

• Use authorized MHL 3 CABLE with MHL logo for 4K
smartphone or mobile devices.

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Installing the TV to the Wall

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This TV’s instruction manual only shows the steps on preparing the installation of the TV before
installing to the wall.

To C u s tomers :

For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that installation of your
TV be performed by Sony dealers or licensed contractors. Do not attempt to install it yourself.

To Sony Dealers and Contractors:

Provide full attention to safety during the installation, periodic maintenance and examination of
this product.

Sufficient expertise is required for installing this product, especially to determine the strength of the wall for
withstanding the TV’s weight. Be sure to entrust the attachment of this product to the wall to Sony dealers
or licensed contractors and pay adequate attention to safety during the installation. Sony is not liable for
any damage or injury caused by mishandling or improper installation.

Use the Wall-Mount Bracket SU-WL450 (not supplied) to install the TV to the wall.

When installing the Wall-Mount Bracket, also refer to the Operating Instructions and Installation Guide
supplied with the Wall-Mount Bracket.

Note

• Be sure to store the removed screws in a safe place, keeping them away from children.

1 Remove the screws from the rear of the TV.

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2 Make sure that the wall has enough space for the TV and is capable of supporting a

Screen centre point

80

Standard mounting

Screen centre point

80

Standard mounting Slim mounting

weight of at least four times that of the TV. Refer to the following table on installing the TV
to the wall. See page 16-18 (Specifications) for the TV’s weight.

KD-70X8500B

except KD-70X8500B

Display dimensions

Model Name

KD-

70X8500B 1,572 938 147 616 109 -

65X8500B 1,448 865 171 605 113 72

55X8500B 1,232 741 171 543 113 72

49X8500B 1,094 664 191 525 122 80

Note

• Figures in the table may differ slightly depending on the installation.

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Screen

centre

dimension

Length for mounting

Standard

mounting

Unit: mm

Slim

mounting

3 Attach the Attachment parts for Wall-Mount Bracket. Check the Attachment parts by

Pulley 
Screw (+PSW 6 x 20) 

Spacer (60 mm) 

Screw (+PSW 6 x 50) 

Belt 

Standard mounting

Pulley 
Screw (+PSW 6 x 20) 

Spacer (20 mm) 

Screw (+PSW 6 x 20) 

Belt 

Slim mounting (except KD-70X8500B)

2

2

referring to “1” of the Wall-Mount Bracket Installation Guide.

Note

• If using an electric screwdriver, set the torque at approximately 1.5 N·m {15 kgf·cm}.

• Be sure to store the unused parts in a safe place for future use. Retain this manual for future reference.

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4 Connect necessary cables to the TV.

Note

• You cannot access to any terminal after installing the TV to the wall.

5 Detach the Table-Top Stand from the TV.

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6 Attach the stand cover.

a
b
c

7 Install the TV to the Base. Refer to “5” of Installation Guide and “Installing the TV to the

Wall” of Operating Instructions supplied with the Wall-Mount Bracket.

Model Name KD- Hook location

70X8500B/65X8500B a

55X8500B b

49X8500B c

Refer to the instructions supplied with the Wall-Mount Bracket for your model to install the TV on the wall.

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Rear of TV

Troubleshooting

When the illumination LED is flashing in red,
count how many times it flashes (interval
time is three seconds).

If the illumination LED flashes red, reset the TV
by disconnecting the mains lead from the TV for
two minutes, then turn on the TV.
If the problem persists, contact your dealer or
Sony service centre with the number of times
the Illumination LED flashes red (interval time is
three seconds). Press / on the TV to turn it
off, disconnect the mains lead, and inform your
dealer or Sony service centre.

When the illumination LED is not flashing,
check the items as follows.

You can also refer to [Troubleshooting] in the
i-Manual or perform self-diagnosis by selecting

[Help]  [Customer Support]  [Self

Diagnostics]. If the problem persists, have your
TV serviced by qualified service personnel.

Troubles and Solutions

There is no picture (screen is dark) and no
sound.

 Check the antenna (aerial)/cable connection.
 Connect the TV to the AC power (mains), and

press / on the TV or remote control.

Some programmes cannot be tuned.

 Check the antenna (aerial).

The remote control does not function.

 Replace the batteries.
 Your TV may be in SYNC mode.

Press Control Bar (….) and slide left/right to select
[SYNC MENU] then press the touchpad. Select [TV
Control] and then select [Home (Menu)] or
[Options] to control the TV.
When using IR Remote Control, press SYN C
MENU, select [TV Control] and then select [Home
(Menu)] or [Options] to control the TV.

The [Parental Lock] password has been
forgotten.

 Enter 9999 for the PIN code. (PIN code 9999 is

always accepted.)

The TV surrounds become warm.

 When the TV is used for an extended period, the

TV surrounds become warm.
You may feel hot when touching there by the
hand.

Frozen audio or video, a blank screen, or the
TV does not respond to TV or remote control
buttons.

 Perform a simple reset of the TV by unplugging

the AC power cord (mains lead) for two minutes,
then plug it in again.

The /, CH+/–,  +/–, ///, , and
HOME buttons cannot be located on the TV.

 See below illustration for location of the buttons

on the TV.

The illumination LED is turned on.

 If you do not wish to light up the illumination LED,

you can turn it off.
Press HOME, then select

[Settings] t

[System Settings] t [General Set-up] t

[Illumination LED] t [Off]. You can also press

OPTIONS, then select [Illumination LED] t [Off].

Cannot connect to a wireless router by WPS.

• If you use WEP security, select [Easy] t [Wi-Fi] t
[Connect by scan list]. Then, select the network
name (SSID) you want to connect.

Cannot find the required network name in
network setup.

• Select [Manual Entry] and press to enter
network name.

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Specifications

System

Panel system

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel, LED Backlight

TV system

Analogue: B/G, I, D/K, M, L
Digital: DVB-T/DVB-T2

Colour/video system

Analogue: PAL, SECAM, NTSC3.58, NTSC4.43
Digital: Refer to the i-Manual

Channel coverage

Analogue: UHF/VHF/Cable, Depending on your
country/area selection.
Digital: UHF/VHF, Depending on your country/
area selection.

Sound output

10 W + 10 W

Wireless technology

Protocol IEEE802.11a/b/g/n

Input/Output jacks

Antenna (aerial)/cable

75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF

/ VIDEO IN 1

Video/Audio input (phono jacks)

/ COMPONENT IN

YPBPR (Component Video): 1080p (50, 60 Hz),
1080i (50, 60 Hz), 720p (50, 60 Hz), 576p, 576i,
480p, 480i
Audio input (phono jacks)

VIDEO IN 2

Video input (common phono pin with Y input)

HDMI IN 1,2,3,4 (Support 4K resolution)

Video (2D): 4096 × 2160p (50, 60 Hz)*,
4096 × 2160p (24 Hz), 3840 × 2160p (50, 60 Hz)*,
3840 × 2160p (24, 25, 30 Hz), 1080p (30, 50,
60 Hz), 1080/24p, 1080i (50, 60 Hz), 720p (30, 50,
60 Hz), 720/24p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i, PC
Formats
*YC

bCr 4:2:0 / 8 bit

Video (3D):

Frame Packing: 1080p (30 Hz), 1080/24p,
1080i (50, 60 Hz), 720p (30, 50, 60 Hz), 720/24p
Side-by-Side: 1080p (50, 60 Hz), 1080/24p,
1080i (50, 60 Hz), 720p (50, 60 Hz)
Over-Under: 1080p (30, 50, 60 Hz), 1080/24p,

1080i (50, 60 Hz), 720p (50, 60 Hz)
Audio: 5.1 channel linear PCM: 32, 44.1 and
48 kHz, 16, 20 and 24 bits, Dolby Digital
ARC (Audio Return Channel) (HDMI IN 1 only)

MHL (common with HDMI IN 2/4)

Video (2D): 4096 × 2160p (24 Hz)*, 3840 × 2160p
(24, 25, 30 Hz)*, 1080p (50, 60 Hz)*, 1080p (30 Hz),
1080/24p, 1080i (50, 60 Hz), 720p (30, 50, 60 Hz),
720/24p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i
* HDMI IN 2 only
Video (3D):

Frame Packing*: 1080p (30 Hz), 1080/24p, 1080i
(50, 60 Hz), 720p (30, 50, 60 Hz), 720/24p
Side-by-Side: 1080p (50, 60 Hz)*, 1080/24p,
1080i (50, 60 Hz), 720p (50, 60 Hz)
Over-Under: 1080p (50,60 Hz)*, 1080p (30 Hz),
1080/24p, 1080i (50, 60 Hz), 720p (50, 60 Hz)

* HDMI IN 2 only
Audio: 5.1 channel linear PCM: 32, 44.1 and
48 kHz, 16, 20 and 24 bits, Dolby Digital

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)

Digital optical jack (Two channel linear PCM,
Dolby Digital)

HDMI 2 AUDIO IN

Analogue audio input (stereo mini jack)

AUDIO OUT/

Audio output (stereo mini jack)
Headphones jack
(supports Subwoofer out)

1, 2, 3 (Except Australia and New Zealand

model)

USB port

1, 2 (HDD REC), 3 (Australia and New

Zealand model only)

USB HDD device port ( 2 only), USB port

LAN

10BASE-T/100BASE-TX connector (Depending on
the operating environment of the network,
connection speed may differ. 10BASE-T/100BASE­TX communication rate and communication
quality are not guaranteed for this TV.)

Others

Optional accessories

Wall -Moun t Bracket: SU -WL450
Wireless subwoofer: SWF-BR100
MHL cable: DLC-MC10/DLC-MC20/DLC-MC30
Active 3D Glasses: TDG-BT500A (KD-70X8500B)

Passive 3D Glasses: TDG-500P (KD-65X8500B/
55X8500B/49X8500B)

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Operating temperature

0 ºC – 40 ºC

Operating humidity

10 % – 80 % RH (non-condensing)

Power and others

Power requirements

110 V - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Screen size (measured diagonally) (Approx.)

KD-70X8500B: 70 inches / 176.6 cm
KD-65X8500B: 65 inches / 163.9 cm
KD-55X8500B: 55 inches / 138.8 cm
KD-49X8500B: 49 inches / 123.1 cm

Display resolution

3,840 dots (horizontal) × 2,160 lines (vertical)

Powe r consumption

Indicated on the rear of the TV

Output Rating

USB 1, 3: 5 V, 500 mA MAX
USB 2: 5 V, 800 mA MAX
MHL (HDMI IN 2, 4): 5 V, 900 mA MAX

Dimensions (Approx.) (w × h × d)

wi t h Table -Top St a nd

KD-70X8500B: 1,572 x 983 x 364 mm
KD-65X8500B: 1,448 x 910 x 285 mm
KD-55X8500B: 1,232 x 785 x 285 mm
KD-49X8500B: 1,094 x 704 x 225 mm

without Table-Top Stand

KD-70X8500B: 1,572 x 938 x 75 mm
KD-65X8500B: 1,448 x 865 x 66 mm
KD-55X8500B: 1,232 x 741 x 66 mm
KD-49X8500B: 1,094 x 664 x 66 mm

Stand width (Approx.)

Edge position:

KD-70X8500B: 1,572 mm
KD-65X8500B: 1,448 mm
KD-55X8500B: 1,232 mm
KD-49X8500B: 1,094 mm

Middle position:

KD-70X8500B: 572 mm
KD-65X8500B: 431 mm
KD-55X8500B: 431 mm
KD-49X8500B: 431 mm

Mass (Approx.)

with Table-Top Stand

KD-70X8500B: 44.0 kg

KD-65X8500B: 33.3 kg

KD-55X8500B: 24.1 kg

KD-49X8500B: 18.6 kg

without Table-Top Stand

KD-70X8500B: 43.0 kg

KD-65X8500B: 32.7 kg

KD-55X8500B: 23.5 kg

KD-49X8500B: 18.1 kg

Note

• Optional accessories availability depends on

countries/region/TV model/stock.

• Design and specifications are subject to change

without notice.

• This TV set incorporates MHL 2 for HDMI IN 4/MHL

and MHL 3 for HDMI IN 2/MHL.

Notes on Digital TV function

• Any functions related to Digital TV () will only

work in countries or areas where DVB-T/DVB-T2

(MPEG-2 and H.264/MPEG-4 AVC) digital terrestrial

signals are broadcast. Please confirm with your local

dealer if you can receive a DVB-T/DVB-T2 signal where

you live.

• This TV set complies with DVB-T/DVB-T2

specifications, but compatibility with future DVB-T/

DVB-T2 digital terrestrial broadcasts are not

guaranteed.

• Some Digital TV functions may not be available in

some countries/areas.

Trademark information

• The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition

Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo
are trademarks or registered trademarks of
HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States
and other countries.

• DLNA®, the DLNA Logo and DLNA

CERTIFIED® are trademarks, service marks,
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• Manufactured under license from Dolby

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trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

• “BRAVIA” and are trademarks of

Sony Corporation.

• TrackID is a trademark or registered

trademark of Sony Mobile Communications
AB.

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VideoID, Gracenote Video Explore,
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and logotype, and the “Powered by
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• MHL, Mobile High-Definition Link and the
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• For DTS patents, see
http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured
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DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol
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DTS Digital Surround is a trademark of DTS,
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