Television
Reference Guide
GB
CT
KDL-48W600B / 40W600B
Table of Contents
Screw (supplied with the
Wall-Mount Bracket)
Mounting Hook
Hook attachment on rear
of TV set
8 mm - 10 mm
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Connecting Other Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installing the TV to the Wall . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Troubles and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Introduction
Thank you for choosi ng this Sony product.
Before operating the TV, please read this manual thoroughly and
retain it for fu ture ref erence.
Note
• Before operating the TV, please read “Safety Information”
(page 2).
• Instructio ns about “Installing the 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 Sup ply rating (in accordance
with applicable safety regulat ion) and Manufacturing date are
located on the rear of the TV.
Labels for the AC adapter Mode l No. and Serial No. are located at
the bottom of the AC adapter.
This television is designed for use in Hong Kong and ensured
the usage in Hong Kong on ly.
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 instructio ns
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 easily 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.
• Only qualified service personnel should carry out wall
installations.
• For safety reasons, it i s strongly recommended that y ou use
Sony accessories, inc luding:
Wall-M ount Bracket
SU -WL450
• Be sure to use the screws supplied with the Wall-Mount Bracket
when attaching the Mounting Hooks to the TV set. The suppl ied
screws are designed as indicated by illustration when measured
from the attaching sur face of the Mounting Hoo k.
The diameter and length of the screws differ depending on the
Wall-Mount Bracket model.
Use of screws other than t hose supplied may res ult in internal
damage to the TV se t or cause it to fall, etc.
GB
2
Tran spo rti ng
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
• 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 below.
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, 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 recommend ed that you use a Sony Wall-Mount
Bracket in order to provide adequ ate air-circulation.
Installed on the wall
Installed with stand
• To ensure proper ventilation an d prevent the collecti on of dirt or
dust:
Do not lay the TV set flat, install up side down, backwa rds, or
sideways.
Do not place the TV set on a shelf, rug, b ed 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 show n below.
Di sconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from the AC power
outlet (mains socket) before working on or moving the TV set.
Keep th e AC power cord (mains lead ) away 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 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 power cord (mains lead)
excessively. The core conductors may be exposed or broken.
• Do not mod ify the AC power cord (mains l ead).
• Do not put a nything heavy on the AC po wer cord (mains lead).
• Do not pull o n the AC power cord (mains lead ) itself when
disconnecting the AC powe r cord (mains lead).
• Do not connec t too many appliances to the sa me AC power
outlet (mains socket).
• Do not use a poor fitting AC power outlet (mains socket).
NOTE ON AC ADAPTER
Warning
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Do not install this equipment in a confined space, such as a
bookshelf or simila r unit.
• Please en sure that the AC power outlet (ma ins socket) is
installed near the equip ment and shall be easi ly accessible.
• Be sure to use the supplied AC adapter and AC power cord
(mains lead). Otherw ise it may cause a malfuncti on.
• Connect the AC ad apter to an easily accessible AC powe r outlet
(mains socket).
• Do not coil the AC pow er cord (mains lead )
around the AC adapter. The core wire may
be cut and/or it may cause a malfunction
of the TV.
• Do not touch th e AC adapter with wet hands.
• If you notice an abnormality in the AC adapter, disconnec t it
from the AC power outlet (mains socket) immediately.
• The set is not disconnected from the AC source as long as it is
connected to the AC power outlet (mains socket), even if the set
itself has b een turned o ff.
• As the AC adapter will become warm when it is used for a long
time, you may feel hot when touc hing it by hand.
Prohibited Usage
Do not install/use th e TV set in locations, environmen ts or
situations such as th ose listed below, or the TV set m ay
malfunction and cause a fire, electrical shock, damage and/or
injuries.
Location:
• Outdoor s (in direct sunlight), at the se ashore, on a ship or other
vessel, insid e a vehicle, in medical inst itutions, unstable
locations, near water, rain, moisture or smo ke.
• If the TV is placed in the changing room of
a public bath or hot spring, the TV may be
damaged by airborne sulphur, etc.
GB
AC power cord (mains lead)
Handle the AC power cord (mains lead) and outlet (mains s ocket)
as follows in order to avoid an y risk of fire, electrical shock or
damage and/or injuries:
Use only Sony supplied AC power cords (mains lead), not those
of other brands.
Inser t the plug fully into the AC p ower outlet (mains socket ).
Operate the TV set on a 220–240 V AC supply onl y.
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.
• 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. Sudden
room te mperat ure cha nges may cau se moisture conde nsatio n.
This may cause the TV to show poor picture and/or poor colour.
Should this occur, allow mois ture to evaporate completely
before powering the TV on.
Environment:
• Places that are hot, humid, or excessively dusty; where insects
may enter; where it might be exposed to mechanical vibration,
near flammable obje cts (candles, etc.). The TV se t shall not be
exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with
liquids, such a s vases, shall be pla ced on the TV.
GB
3
• Do not place the TV in a humid or d usty
space, or in a room with oily smoke or
steam (near cooking tables or
humidifiers). Fire, electric shock, or
warping ma y result.
• Do not install the TV in places subject to extreme temp erature,
such as in direct sunligh t, near a radiator or a heating vent. Th e
TV may overheat in such conditions which can cause
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 (mai ns socket) and
antenna during lightning 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 bumping 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 seve ral 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 pow er (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 chi ldren to climb on the TV se t.
• Keep small accessories out of the reach of children, so that they
are not mistakenly swallowed.
If the following problems occur...
Turn off the T V set and unplug the AC pow er cord (mains lead)
immediately if any of the foll owing problem s occur.
Ask your dealer or Sony service centre to have it checked by
qualified ser vice personnel.
When:
AC power cord (mains lead) is damaged.
Poor fitting of AC power outlet (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.
About LCD Monitor Temperature
When the LCD Monitor is used for an extended period, the panel
surrounds become warm. You may feel hot whe n touching there
by the hand.
GB
4
Precautions
Viewing the TV
• 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, adju st the volume so as to av oid
excessive levels, as he aring damage may 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 occu r when still p ictures are dis played
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.
Handling and cleaning the screen surface/
cabinet of the TV set
Be sure to unplug the AC powe r cord (mains lead) connected to
the TV set from AC power ou tlet (mains socket) before clea ning.
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 du st is persistent, wipe w ith a soft cloth
slightly moistened wit h a diluted mild detergent solu tion.
• Never spray wate r or detergent directly on
the TV set. It may drip to the bottom of the
screen or exterior parts and enter the TV set,
and may cause dam age to the TV set.
• Never use any type of abrasive pad, alkaline/acid cleaner,
scouring powder, or volatile solvent, such as alcohol, benzene,
thinner o r insecticide. Using such ma terials or ma intaining
prolonged contact with ru bber or vinyl materials may result in
damage to the screen sur face and cabinet material.
• Period ic vacuuming of the vent ilation op enings is
recommended to ensure to proper ventilation.
• When adju sting the angle of the T V 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 awa y from the TV set. Othe rwise
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.
• Although th is unit transmits/receives scrambled signals, be
careful of unauthorise d interception. We cannot be responsi ble
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 together or mix old and
new batteries.
• Dispose o f batteries in an environmentall y friendly way. Certain
regions may regulate the d isposal of batteries. P lease consult
your local authority.
• 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 remote cont rol in a location near a heat source,
a place subject to direct sunlight, or a damp room.
Connecting Other Devices
To H DMI OUT
< 21 mm
< 12 mm
To AUDIO OUT To COMPONENT
OUT (P
R/PB/Y)
To VIDEO OUT
SD HD
Picture Quality
• AV composite cable
• Antenna (aerial) cable
Standard definition (SD) videos have picture signals with a
vertical resolution of 480 (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 1080 line s.
To connect with an HDMI cable
To connect with component cables
To connect with AV composite cables
GB
GB
5
Installing the TV to the Wall
This TV’s instruction manual only shows the steps on preparing the installation of the TV before
installing to the wall.
To Custo m er s :
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
• If the Table-Top Stand is attached to the TV, detach the Table-Top Stand beforehand. See the Quick Start Guide and
follow in reverse order the steps to attach the Table-Top Stand.
• Place the TV with its screen facing down on a level and stable surface covered with a thick and soft cloth, when
securing the Attachment parts for Wall-Mount Bracket or when removing the Table-Top Stand from the TV to prevent
damaging the surface of the LCD display.
• Be sure to store the removed screws in a safe place, keeping them away from children.
GB
6
1 Make sure that the wall has enough space for the TV and is capable of supporting a
Screen centre point
80
Standard mounting Slim mounting
Screw (+PSW 6 x 20)
Pulley
Screw (+PSW 6 x 50)
Belt
Soft cloth
Spacer (60 mm)
weight of at least four times that of the TV.
Refer to the following table on installing the TV to the wall. See page 11-13 (Specifications)
for the TV’s weight.
Unit: mm
Display dimensions
Model Name
KDL-
48W600B 1,086 646 29 305 152 111
40W600B 926 556 16 306 151 110
Note
• Figures in the table may differ slightly depending on the installation.
• When your TV is installed on the wall, the upper side of the TV slightly leans forward.
Screen
centre
dimension
Length for mounting
Standard
mounting
Slim
mounting
2 Attach the Attachment parts for Wall-Mount Bracket. Check the Attachment parts by
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.
GB
Standard mounting
GB
7
Slim mounting
Screw (+PSW 6 x 20)
Pulley
Screw (+PSW 6 x 20)
Belt
Soft cloth
Spacer (20 mm)
123
Note
• You cannot use some of the terminals on the rear of the TV when using this mounting style.
3 Connect necessary cables to the TV.
Note
• You cannot access to any terminal after installing the TV to the wall.
4 Bundle the AC Adapter using the cable holders G (supplied with the TV). Make sure that
the label is facing outwards when bundling AC adapter.
GB
8
5 Install the TV to the Base. Refer to “5” of Installation Guide and “Installing the TV to the
a
b
c
d
Wall” of Operating Instructions supplied with the Wall-Mount Bracket.
Model Name KDL- Hook location
48W600B
40W600B
Refer to the instructions supplied with the Wall-Mount Bracket for your model to install the TV on the wall.
c
GB
GB
9
Loading...