Sony KDL60W600B User Manual

Television

Reference Guide

KDL-60W600B

Table of Contents

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Connecting Other Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Installing the TV to the Wall . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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 Model No., Powe r Supply rating (in accordance with
applicable safety regulation) a nd Manufacturing date are locate d
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 taining optim um picture
quality.

• Changes to cer tain features, settings and functi onalities 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. S hop 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 injur ies,
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 suppor t the television.

• Ensuring the television is not overhanging the edge of the
supporting furniture.

• Not placing the television on tall furniture (for exam ple,
cupboards or bookcases) without anchoring both the furniture
and the television to a suitable support.

• Not standin g the televisions on cloth 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 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.

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• Only qualified service personnel should carry out wall

Screw (supplied with the
Wall-Mount Bracket)

Mounting Hook
Hook attachment on rear

of TV set

8 mm - 12 mm

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

installations.

• For safety reasons, it is strongly recommended that yo u 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.

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 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

• To ensure proper ventilation and prevent the collection of dirt or
dust:
 Do not la y the TV set flat, install up side down, backwards, or

sideways.

 Do not pla ce 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 n ot install the T V set as shown below.

AC power cord (mains lead)

Handle the AC power cord (ma ins lead) and outlet (mai ns socket)
as follows in order to avo id any risk of fire, electrical sh ock or
damage and/or injuries:

 In sert the plug fully into th e AC power outlet (main s socket).
 Operate the TV set on a 110–240 V AC supply only.
 Whe n 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 (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 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).

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 sulfur, etc.

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Installed with stand

• 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.

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Environment:

 Places th at are hot, humid, or excessively dusty; where insects

may enter; where it mig ht be exposed to mechani cal 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 shock, 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 by the ma nufacturer.
Disconnect the TV s et from AC power outlet (mai ns 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 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.

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, black
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 when this TV s et 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.

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Caution about handling the remote control

• Observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries.

• Do not use di fferent types of batteries together o r mix old and
new batteries.

• Dispose o f batteries in an environmentall y friendly way. Certain
regions may regulate the disposal of batteries. 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 countries with sepa rate
collection systems)

This symbol is on the remote control.

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