Award to goods or services which meet the environmental requirements of the EU ecolabelling scheme
ES-CAT/022/002
At Sony we are constantly rethinking and redesigning in order to create innovative digital entertainment products. And we are also constantly rethinking and re-evaluating our products, processes and our potential impact on the planet.
Thanks to our results in that direction, this product achieved the European Eco label
award issued by the European Comission. You can get more information in following link: http://europa.eu.int/comm/environment/ecolabel
Sony gives a minimum of 2 years guarantee for this LCD TV and 7 years availability for replacement of electronic parts.
Instructions about “Installing Wall Mount Bracket” are included within this TV’s instructions manual
For useful information about Sony products
LCD Digital Colour TV
Operating Instructions
KDL-40P55xx
KDL-40S55xx
KDL-37P55xx
KDL-37S55xx
4-141-451-E1(2)
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing this Sony product. Before operating the TV, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
Notice for Digital TV function
•Any functions related to Digital TV (
) will only work in countries or areas where DVB-T (MPEG2) digital terrestrial signals arebroadcasted.Pleaseconfirm withyourlocaldealerifyoucanreceiveaDVB-Tsignal where you live.
•Although this TV set follows DVB-T specifications, compatibility with future DVB-T digital terrestrial broadcasts cannot be guaranteed.
•SomeDigitalTVfunctionsmaynotbeavailableinsome countries.
The manufacturer of this product is Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 1080075Japan.TheAuthorizedRepresentativeforEMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.
Trademark information
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is a registered trademark of the DVB Project
•HDMI,theHDMIlogoandHigh-DefinitionMultimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
About the model name in this manual
The “xx” that appears on the model name, corresponds to two numeric digits related to design or colour variation.
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Start-up Guide |
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Safety information............................................................................................................. |
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Precautions........................................................................................................................ |
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Overview of the remote .................................................................................................. |
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Overview of the TV buttons and indicators .................................................................. |
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Watching TV |
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Watching TV .................................................................................................................... |
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Using the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) ....................................... |
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Using the Digital Favourite list ............................................................................. |
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Using Optional Equipment |
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Connecting optional equipment .................................................................................... |
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Viewing pictures from connected equipment .............................................................. |
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Playing Back Photo/Music via USB............................................................................... |
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Using control for HDMI ................................................................................................... |
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Using MENU Functions |
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Navigating through menus............................................................................................. |
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Settings ............................................................................................................................ |
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Additional Information |
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Installing the Accessories (Wall-Mount Bracket)......................................................... |
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Specifications.................................................................................................................. |
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Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................. |
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: for digital channels only
Before operating the TV, please read “Safety Information” (page 8). Retain this manual for future reference.
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Start-up Guide
1: Checking the accessories
Remote RM-ED017 (1)
Mains lead (Type C-6) (1) (except for 37 inches) Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2)
Stand (1)
Screws for stand (4)
To insert batteries into the remote
Push and slide to open.
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•Observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries.
•Do not use different types of batteries together or mix old and new batteries.
•Dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly way. Certain regions may regulate disposal of batteries. Please consult your local authority.
•Handle the remote with care. Do not drop or step on it, or spill liquid of any kind onto it.
•Do not place the remote in a location near a heat source, a place subject to direct sunlight, or a damp room.
2: Attaching the stand
Follow the assembling steps required to place on a TV stand.
1 Open the carton box and take out the stand and the screws.
2 Place the TV set on the stand. Take care not to interfere with cables.
3 Fix the TV to the stand according to the arrow marks 
that guide the screw holes using the supplied screws.
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•If using an electric screwdriver, set the tightening torque at approximately 1.5 N·m (15 kgf·cm).
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3: Connecting an aerial/VCR/DVD recorder
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•This product has been tested and found to compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables not longer than 3 meters (9.8 feet).
Connecting an aerial only
Coaxial cable 
Connecting an aerial/VCR/DVD recorder with HDMI
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Coaxial
cable
HDMI cable
Coaxial cable 
Connecting an aerial/VCR/DVD recorder with SCART
VCR/DVD recorder
4: Preventing the TV from toppling over
AV1 AV2
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2 Install a machine screw (M4 × 20, not supplied) into the screw hole of the TV.
3 Tie the wood screw and the machine screw with a strong cord.
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•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.
5: Bundling the cables
You can bundle the connecting cables as illustrated below.
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6: Selecting the language, country/region and location
DIGITAL ANALOG SCENE AUDIO
GUIDE
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MENU
1 Connect the TV to your mains socket
(220-240V AC, 50Hz).
2 Press 1 on the side of the TV.
When you turn on the TV for the first time, the Language menu appears on the screen.
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4 Press F/f to select the country/region in which you will operate the TV, then press 
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Auto Start-up
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Confirm:
If the country/region which you want to use on the TV does not appear in the list, select “-” instead of a country/region.
5 Press F/f to select the location type in which you will operate the TV, then press 
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In Shop mode, some settings will be periodically reset for Shop usage.
This option selects the initial picture mode appropriate for the typical lighting condition in these environments.
7: Auto-tuning the TV
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Auto Tuning
Do you want to start Auto Tuning?
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Start:
The TV starts searching for all available digital channels, followed by all available analogue channels. This may take some time, so do not press any buttons on the TV or remote while proceeding.
If a message appears for you to confirm the aerial connection
No digital or analogue channels were found. Check all the aerial connections and press 
to start auto-tuning again.
2 When the Programme Sorting menu appears on the screen, follow the steps of “Programme Sorting” (page 23).
If you do not change the order in which the analogue channels are stored on the TV, go to next step.
3 When the Eco Preset menu appears on the screen, if you press “Yes,” the “Eco” settings are changed to recommended values to reduce power consumption.
Eco Preset
Do you want to use the Eco Preset?
Choosing "YES" will reduce power consumption.
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4 Press MENU to exit.
The TV has now tuned in all the available channels.
Detaching the TableTop Stand from the TV
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Table-Top 
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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 mains socket.
•Place the TV set on a stable, level surface.
•Only qualified service personnel should carry out wall installations.
•For safety reasons, it is strongly recommended that you use Sony accessories, including:
– Wall-mount bracket SU-WL500
•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 so that they are 8 mm to 12 mm in length when measured from the attaching surface of the mounting hook.
The diameter and length of the screws differ depending on the Wall-mount bracket model.
Use of screws other than those supplied may result in internal damage to the TV set or cause it to fall, etc.
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Mounting Hook |
Hook attachment on rear of TV set
Transporting
• Before transporting the TV set, disconnect all cables.
• Two or three people are needed to transport a large TV set.
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TV set by hand, hold it as shown on the right. Do not put stress on the LCD panel.
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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 air-circulation.
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•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.
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Mains lead
Handle the mains lead and socket as follows in order to avoid any risk of fire, electrical shock or damage and/or injuries:
–Use only mains leads supplied by Sony, not other suppliers.
–Insert the plug fully into the mains socket.
–Operate the TV set on a 220–240 V AC supply only.
–When wiring cables, be sure to unplug the mains lead for your safety and take care not to catch your feet on the cables.
–Disconnect the mains lead from the mains socket before working on or moving the TV set.
–Keep the mains lead away from heat sources.
–Unplug the mains 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 use the supplied mains lead on any other equipment.
•Do not pinch, bend, or twist the mains lead excessively. The core conductors may be exposed or broken.
•Do not modify the mains lead.
•Do not put anything heavy on the mains lead.
•Do not pull on the mains lead itself when disconnecting the mains lead.
•Do not connect too many appliances to the same mains socket.
•Do not use a poor fitting mains socket.
Prohibited Usage
Do not install/use the TV set in locations, environments or situations 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.
Environment:
Places that are hot, humid, or excessively dusty; where insects 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.
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 mains socket and aerial during lightning storms.
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 mains lead. Otherwise electric shock may result.
When not in use
•If you will not be using the TV set for several days, the TV set should be disconnected from the mains for environmental and safety reasons.
•As the TV set is not disconnected from the mains when the TV set is just turned off, pull the plug from the mains 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.
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If the following problems occur...
Turn off the TV set and unplug the mains lead immediately if any of the following problems occur.
Ask your dealer or Sony service centre to have it checked by qualified service personnel.
When:
–Mains lead is damaged.
–Poor fitting of mains 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.
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. Follow your local ordinances and regulations for disposal.
Handling and cleaning the screen surface/cabinet of the TV set
Be sure to unplug the mains lead connected to the TV set from mains socket 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.
•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 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 picture distortion and/or noisy sound may occur.
Batteries
•Observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries.
•Do not use different types of batteries together or mix old and new batteries.
•Dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly way. Certain regions may regulate the disposal of batteries. Please consult your local authority.
•Handle the remote with care. Do not drop or step on it, or spill liquid of any kind onto it.
•Do not place the remote 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 countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European
countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
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Overview of the remote
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•In Text mode (page 13): Reveals hidden information (e.g. answers to a quiz).
6 F/f/G/g/
7 TOOLS (page 13, 18)
Enables you to access various viewing options and change/make adjustments according to the source and screen format.
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• In TV mode: Selects channels. For channel numbers 10 and above, press the second and third digit in quick succession.
• In Text mode: Enters the three digit page number to select the page.
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– Digital Favourite list
Press to display the Digital Favourite list that you have specified (page 15).
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– Previous channel
Returns to the previous channel watched. qs PROG +/-/ 
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•In Text mode (page 13): Selects the next ( 
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qd 2 +/- – Volume
qf % – Mute the sound qg /– Text (page 13)
qh RETURN / 
Returns to the previous screen of any displayed menu.
qj GUIDE / 
– EPG (Digital Electronic Programme Guide) (page 14) qk ANALOG – Analogue mode (page 12)
ql DIGITAL – Digital mode (page 12) w; 
– Screen mode (page 13)
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– Input select
Selects the input source from equipment connected to the TV sockets (page 17).
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Overview of the TV buttons and indicators
PROG
11 – Power
Turns the TV on or off.
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•When you turn on the TV, the power indicator lights in green.
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•In TV menu: Moves through the options up (
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•In TV menu: Moves through the options right (
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•In TV mode: Selects the input source from equipment connected to the TV sockets (page 17).
•In TV menu: Selects the menu or option, and confirms the setting.
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6Remote control sensor
•Receives IR signals from the remote.
•Do not put anything over the sensor, as its function may be affected.
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•Lights up in green when the picture is switched off (page 22).
•Lights up in orange when the sleep timer is set (page 22).
81 – 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.
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