Sony KDL-52Z5100, KDL-46Z5100 User Manual

KDL-52Z5100 KDL-46Z5100 KDL-40Z5100

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Getting Started

 Installing the TV  Locating Inputs and Outputs  Connecting the TV  Setting Up the Channel List-Initial Setup  Network Setup

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Installing the TV

This TV can be mounted on a wall using a Wall-Mount Bra cket or placed on a TV stand (each sold separately). This section explains:

 How to carry the TV  Preparation for a Table-Top stand  Using a Wall-Mount Bracket  Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket  Installation against a wall or enclosed area  Bundling the connecting cables  Securing the TV

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How to Carry the TV

Some TV models are packaged with a detached Table-Top Stand so you can mount your TV to a wall right away. If you are not mounting the TV to a wall, you will need to attach the Table-To p Stand. You will need a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied screws to complete the task. Look for the attachment instructions provided with the TV. Be sure to consider the following while setting up your TV:

 Disconnect all cables when carrying the TV .  Carry the TV with the adequate number of people; larger size TVs require two or more people.  Correct hand placement while carrying the TV is very important for safety and to avoid damage.  Ensure your TV has adequate ventilation.  For best picture quality, do not expose the screen to direct illumination or sunlight.  Avoid installing the TV in a room with reflective wall and floor materials.  Avoid moving the TV from a cold area to a warm area. Sudden room temperatu re changes may

cause moisture condensation. This may cause the TV to show poor picture and/or poor color. Should this occur, allow moisture to evaporate completely before powering the TV on.

 Be sure to hold the bottom of the panel, and not the transparent part, speaker, or speaker grill

area. Do not compress the panel's spea ker grill area.

 Do not lift the TV from the bottom center.

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Preparation for a Table-Top Stand

Follow the assembling steps required to place on a TV stand.

1) Remove the Table-Top Stand. For product pro tection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that you use the screws provided with the TV.

2) Place the Table-Top Stand on a level and stable surface. The screws are attached to the Table-Top Stand.

3) Gently slide the TV unit onto the neck of the Table-Top Stand and align the screw hole s.

Do not put stress on the LCD panel or the frame around the screen. Be careful to not pinch your hands or the AC power cord when you install the TV unit to the TableTop Stand.

4) Use the supplied screws to attach the TV unit to the Table-Top Stand (refer to the “Attaching th e TableTop Stand” flyer found inside the carton). If an electric screwdriver is used, set the torque to tighten at approximately 1.5 N·m, 15 Kgf·cm.

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Using a Wall-Mount Bracket

Your TV can be mounted to a wall using the Wall-Mount Bracket (not supplied) out of the box as packaged.

Prepare the TV for the Wall-Mount Bracket be fore making cable connections.

Sony strongly recommends that you use the Wall-Mount Bracket model designed for your TV and that wall-mounting of your TV should be performed by a Sony dealer or licensed contractor.

 Follow the instruction guide provided with the Wall-Mount Bracket for your model. Sufficient

expertise is required in installing this TV, especially to determine the strength of the wall for withstanding the TV’s weight.

 Be sure to use the screws supplied with the Wall-Mount Bracket when attaching the mounting

hooks to the TV set. (Do not use the screws that are intended for the Table-Top Stand The supplied M6 screws are designed so that the y are 8 mm to 12 mm in length when measured from the attaching surface of the mounting hook. Use of screws other than t ho se supplied with the bracket may result in internal damage to the TV set or cause it to fall, etc.

 Be sure to store the unused screws and Table-Top S tand in a safe place until you are ready to

attach the Table-Top Stand. Keep the screws away from small children. For details on how to use the Wall-Mount Bracket compatible with your model, visit www.sony.com/accessories call 1-800-488-7669 (United States) 1 - 877-899-7669 (Canada)

Follow the simple steps below to remove the Table-Top Stand:

1) Unplug the AC power cord and disconnect all the cables fr om the TV.

2) Secure the Mounting Hook to the rear of the TV.

3) Adjust the angle of the Mounting Hook.

4) Remove the screws on the rear of the TV (see illustration in the next column). Do not remove any other screws from the

TV.

5) When screws are removed, lift the TV off the stand. Make sure that you carry out this task with at least two or three

people. Do not attempt to lift the TV by yourself.

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Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket (Page 1 of 3)

To Customers

Your TV can be wall-mounted using a Wall-Mount Bracket (sold separately). Use your TV with the Sony Wall-Mount Bracket Model number: SU-WL500

For product protection and safety, Sony strongly recommends that you use the Wall-Mount Bracket designed for your TV (SU-WL500) and wall-mounting is performed by a Sony dealer or a licensed contractor. Do not a ttempt to install it yourself. Sony is not liable for any damage or injury caused by mishandling or improper installation.

Please provide your licensed contractor with this installation information section as w ell as instructions supplied with the Wall-Mount Bracket.

To Sony Dealers and Licensed Contractors

To avoid injury and property damage, read these instructions carefully. Periodic inspection and maintenance is highly recommended to ensure that the TV is securely mounted.

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Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket (Page 2 of 3)

Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket and Mounting Hooks

1) Open the Wall-Mount Bracket package and check for all the required parts along with the Instructions.

2) Decide where you want to install your TV. Refer to the TV installation dimensions table.

Dimensions Table

Unit: inches (mm)

Model Name

KDL-40Z5100

KDL-46Z5100

KDL-52Z5100

Display Dimension

width height

A B C D E F G H

37 3/8

(961)

43 1/8

(1,094)

49

(1,243)

24 1/4

(614)

27 3/8

(695)

30 7/8

(783)

Screen

center

1 13/16

(126) 3 1/2

(87)

(46)

Length of Mounting

5

at 0 degree

17 7/8

(454)

18 1/8

(459)

18 1/8

(459)

5 3/8 (134)

Length of Mounting at 20 degree angle

12 3/8

(313)

13 3/8

(339)

14 5/8

(369)

22 3/4

(577)

25 3/4

(653)

29 1/8

(739)

19

(480)

19 1/8

(484)

19 1/8

(484)

Figures in the above table may differ slightly depending on the installation. The wall that the TV will be installed on should be capable of supporting a weight of at least four times that of the TV. Refer to your TV’s operating instructions or the Specificatio ns

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Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket and Mounting Hooks (continued)

4) Disconnect all cables and remove the Table-Top Stand.

5) Secure the Mounting Hook to the rear of the TV.

Determine the screw locations and secure the Mounting Hooks to the rear of the TV. Refer to the “Screw and Hook Locations Di agram/Table” shown here.

Screw Location

When installing the Mounting Hooks on the TV

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Model Name Screw Locations Hook Location

KDL-40Z5100 KDL-46Z5100 KDL-52Z5100

d, g b

Hook Location

When installing the TV onto Base Bracket.

* Hook position “a” and “c” cannot be used for the models for Z5100 series.

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When Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area

Make sure that your TV has adequate air circulation. Allow enough space around the TV as shown below. Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below 41 °F (5 °C).

Installed with stand

Inadequate air circulation can lead to overheating of the TV and may cause damage to your TV or cause a fire.

Consider the following for best picture quality

Installed on the wall

Never install the TV set as follows:

Circulation is blocked. Circulation is blocked.

 Do not expose the screen to direct illumination or sunlight.  Use spot lighting directed down from the ceiling or cover the windows that face the screen with opaque drapery.  Install the TV in a room where the floor and walls are not of a reflective material.  When moving the TV from a cold area to a warm area, sudden change in room temperature may cause the TV’s picture to blur or show

poor color due to moisture condensation. Should this occur, please wait a few hours to a llow the mo is ture to evaporate before

powering on the TV.

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Bundling the Connecting Cables

Use the attached cable clamper to bundle the connecting cables. The cable clamper is located on the Table-Top Stand as illustrated. Do not bundle the AC power cord with other connecting cables. This can affect the picture quality.

When using a Wall-Mount Bracket, your c onnected cables can be clamped to an alternate location. Follow the steps below.

1) Remove the cable clamper from the Table-Top Stand using a Phillips screwdriver (not supplied).

2) Make sure that the tip of the plastic fastener you removed is closed as shown in (2).

3) Locate the alternate hole to attach the cable clamper on the TV rear cover as shown in (3). Push the

fastener into the hole.

4) Bundle the cables and close the clamper.

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Securing the TV (Page 1 of 3)

Sony strongly recommends taking measures to prevent the T V from toppling over. Unsecured TVs may topple and result in property damage, serious bodily injury or even death.

Prevent the TV from Toppling Over

 Secure the TV to a wall and/or stand.



Do not allow children to play or climb on furniture and TV sets.

 Avoid placing or hanging items on the TV.



Never install the TV on:

 slippery, unstable and/or uneven surfaces.



furniture that can easily be used as steps, such as a che st of drawers.

 Install the TV where it cannot be pulled, pushed, or knocked over.



Route all AC power cords and connecting cables so that they ar e no t accessible to curious children.

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Securing the TV (Page 2 of 3)

Use a Sony TV Stand

Use a Sony specified TV stand and follow the instruction manual provided with the Sony TV stand. If a Sony specified TV stand is not used, consider the following recommended measures.

Recommended Measures to Secure the TV

Secure the Stand for the TV

Make sure the TV stand can adequately support the weight of the TV. Use two angle braces (not supplied) to secure the stand. For each angle brace use the appropriate hardware to:

 Attach one side of the angle brace to the wall stud.  Attach the other side to the TV stand.

Secure the TV to the Stand

Use the optional hardware listed below (not supplied):

 M4 × 20 machine screw (screwed into the TV’s Table-Top Stand)  A screw or similar (attach it to the TV stand)  Rope or chain (strong enough to support the weight of the TV). Make sure that

there is no excess slack in the rope or chain.

An alternative way to secure the TV is with an optional Son y Support Belt Kit.

Contact Sony Customer Support to purchase the optional Suppo rt Belt Kit by providing your TV model name. For United States call: 1-800-488-7669 or visit: www.sony.com/accessories For Canada call: 1-877-899-7669

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Anchor the TV to the Wall

Use the hardware listed below (not supplied):

 Two M6 ×14 mm anchor bolts (screw into the top-most wall-mount holes located on the rear of the

TV)

 Rope or chain (attach to one M6 anchor bolt)  Wall-anchor (attach to the wall stud) strong enough to support the weight of the TV (pass the rope

through the wall-anchor, then attach to the other M6 anchor bolt)

Securing the TV to the stand without securing the TV and the stand to the wall provides minimum protection against the TV toppling over. For further protection, be sure to follow the three measures recommended.

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Locating Inputs and Outputs

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An HDMI or Component video (YPBPR) connection is required to view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p video formats. The 1080/24p video format is available only with HDMI connection. This TV displays all video input signals in a resolution of 1,920 dots × 1,080 lines.

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Connecting the TV

 Input Signal Reference Chart  Cable System or/and VHF/UHF Antenna System  HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box  PC  Connecting Internet & DLNA Certified™ Networks  Other Equipment

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Input Signal Reference Chart

The following chart shows the high-definition (HD) and standard-definition (SD) video formats supported by your BRAVIA TV inputs.

* For supported PC formats see the PC Input Signal Reference

Chart.

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