Introduction Trademark information Thank you for choosing this Sony product. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High- Before operating the TV, please read this Definition Multimedia Interface are manual thoroughly and retain it for future trademarks or registered trademarks of reference.
Table of Contents Usin Start-up Guide Safety Information ..........................8 Precautions ............................9 Remote and TV Controls/Indicators ....................10 Watching TV Watching TV ............................15 Using the Favourite List ........................17 Usin Using Optional Equipment Connecting Optional Equipment ....................18 Viewing Pictures from Connected Equipment ................20 Playing back Photo/Music/Video via USB ..................21 Using BRAVIA Sync with Control for HDMI..................22 Usin...
Start-up Guide (For KLV-40S550A) Before Use To check the accessories AC power cord (For KLV-52/46/40V550A/ KLV-40V530A/KLV-40S550A) Cable holder (1) (For KLV-52/46/40V550A/ KLV-40V530A/KLV-40S550A) Stand (1) and screws (4) (For KLV-46/40/32V550A/ KLV-40/32V530A/KLV-40S550A) Remote RM-GA015 (1) Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2) To insert batteries into the remote Push and lift the cover to open.
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Tie the wood screw and the machine screw with a strong cord (not supplied). S-Video cable • An optional Sony support belt kit is used to secure (not the TV. Contact your nearest Sony service centre supplied) AV cable to purchase a kit.
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4: Bundling the cables 5: Performing the initial (For KLV-52/46/40/32V550A/ set-up KLV-40/32V530A) KLV-52V550A/46V550A/ 40V550A/KLV-40V530A * The shapes of mains plug/AC power plug and mains socket/AC power outlet differ depending on the region. Follow the instructions on the screen. Location: Select “Home” for the best TV (For KLV-40S550A) settings to use the TV in the home.
Adjusting the viewing angle Detaching the Table-Top of the TV Stand from the TV (For KLV-52/46/40/32V550A/ KLV-40/32V530A only) • Remove the screws guided by the arrow marks of the TV. This TV can be adjusted within the angles • Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any reason shown below.
• It is strongly recommended that you use outlet. are 8 mm to 12 mm in length when a Sony wall-mount bracket in order to measured from the attaching surface of – Operate the TV set on a 110–240 V AC provide adequate air-circulation.
• Never use any type of abrasive pad, Ask your dealer or Sony service centre to alkaline/acid cleaner, scouring powder, have it checked by qualified service or volatile solvent, such as alcohol, personnel.
Remote and TV Controls/Indicators Remote and TV controls Buttons on the TV will work the same as those on the remote. * In the TV menu, these buttons will work as • The number 5, N, PROG + and AUDIO buttons on the remote have a tactile dot.
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6 RETURN Press to return to the previous screen of the displayed menu. When playing a photo/music/video file: Press to stop the playback (the display returns to the file or folder list). 7 PROG +/–/ In TV mode: Press to select the next (+) or previous (–) channel.
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qg Coloured In Text mode: When the coloured buttons are buttons available, an operation guide appears on the screen. qh Number In TV mode: Press to select channels. For buttons channel numbers 10 and above, press the next digit quickly. In Text mode: Press to enter a page number.
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• When you change the “Scene Select” setting, Theatre Mode turns off automatically. • “Control for HDMI” (BRAVIA Sync) is only available with the connected Sony equipment that has the BRAVIA Sync or BRAVIA Theatre Sync logo or is compatible with control for HDMI.
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Indicators (For KLV-52/46/40/32V550A/KLV-40/32V530A) (For KLV-40S550A) Indicator Description 1 Light sensor Do not put anything over the sensor, doing so may affect its function. (page 24) 2 Remote control Receives signals from the remote. sensor Do not put anything over the sensor. The sensor may not work properly. (Picture Off / Lights up in green when you select “Picture Off”...
Watching TV To access Text Watching TV Press /. Each time you press /, the display changes cyclically as follows: Text and TV picture t Text t No Text (exit the Text service) To select a page, press the number buttons or To hold a page, press To reveal hidden information, press •...
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To change the Wide Mode manually Press repeatedly to select the desired Wide Mode. Wide Zoom* Enlarges the centre portion of the picture. The left and right edges of the picture are stretched to fill the 16:9 screen. Normal Displays the 4:3 picture in its original size.
Using the Favourite List Favourites The Favourite feature lets you select programmes from a list of up to 16 favourite channels that you specify. Press Perform the desired operation as shown in the following table or displayed on the screen. Favourite List Do this Watch a channel...
Using Optional Equipment Connecting Optional Equipment You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV. Digital still camera Not available for KLV-40/ Camcorder 32V530A USB storage media Hi-Fi audio equipment Camcorder Headphones Home theatre system DVD player with Audio system component output Video game...
PC IN and HDMI IN 1 sockets/ jacks). • Be sure to use only an authorized HDMI cable bearing the HDMI logo. We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable (high speed type). 1 or 2...
The picture from the connected PC or Viewing Pictures from equipment is displayed in full size and the TV programme is displayed in the bottom Connected Equipment right corner. Turn on the connected equipment, then The sub screen picture is framed in gray perform the following operation.
Frame Image” and press The data on the USB device may be damaged. • Sony will not be held liable for any damage to, or Press RETURN repeatedly to return to loss of, data on the recording media due to a the Home Menu.
• Adjusts the volume (2 +/–) and mutes the sound (%) of a connected audio system. • You can operate the connected Sony equipment that has the BRAVIA Sync logo by the TV remote by pressing: – N/x/X/m/M to operate the connected equipment directly.
Using Menu Functions Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB™ The XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) is a menu of BRAVIA features and input sources displayed on the TV screen. The XMB™ is an easy way to select programmes and adjust settings on your BRAVIA TV. Press HOME to display the XMB™.
TV Settings Menu System Update Used to update the TV’s system software in the future. Clock/Timers Sleep Timer Sets the TV to automatically switch to standby mode after a certain amount of time. When “Sleep Timer” is activated, the (Timer) indicator on the TV front panel lights up in orange.
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Picture Mode Sets a picture mode. The options that can be selected differ depending on the scene select settings. Vivid Enhances picture contrast and sharpness. Standard For standard pictures. Recommended for home entertainment. Custom Allows you to store your preferred settings. Cinema For viewing film-based content.
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Advanced Settings Allows you to set “Picture” settings in more detail. These settings are not available when “Picture Mode” is set to “Vivid” (or “Photo-Vivid”). Reset Resets all the advanced settings to the factory settings. Black Corrector Enhances black areas of the picture for stronger contrast. Adv.
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Surround Allows you to select the suitable surround effects depending on the genre of TV programme (movie, sport, music, etc.) or video game. The options that can be selected differ depending on the “Scene Select” settings. S-FORCE Front Delivers surround effects that help you enjoy the virtual Surround multi-ch surround audio with just the two internal TV speakers.
4:3 Default Sets the default Wide Mode for 4:3 broadcasts. Wide Zoom Enlarges the 4:3 picture to fill the 16:9 screen, keeping the original image as much as possible. Normal Displays conventional 4:3 broadcasts in the correct proportion. Uses the setting that you specified in “Wide Mode”. Display Area Adjusts the picture display area.
Audio Settings Speaker TV Speaker Turns on and outputs the TV’s sound from the TV speakers. Audio System Turns off the TV speakers and outputs the TV’s sound from external audio equipment connected to the audio output sockets/jacks on the TV. You can also turn on the connected equipment that is compatible with control for HDMI, after making the appropriate settings of control for HDMI.
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HDMI. When set to “On”, the following functions are available. If the specific Sony equipment that is compatible with control for HDMI is connected, this setting is applied to the connected equipment automatically when the “Control for HDMI”...
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Favourite Set-up Allows you to set your favourite channels by assigning the desired channel numbers. To reset the favourite channels, select “– – –”. Auto Tuning Tunes in all the available channels. You can retune the TV after moving house, or to search for newly launched channels.
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Allows you to fine-tune the selected channel manually if you feel that a slight tuning adjustment may improve picture quality. When “On” is selected, fine tuning adjustments are made automatically. Audio Filter Improves the sound of individual channels when distortion occurs in mono broadcasts in TV system “B/G”, “I”...
Installing the Accessories (Wall-Mount Bracket) To Customers: For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that installing 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.
Angle (0°) Angle (20°) Model Name SU-WL500 only WL500 WL50B WL500 WL50B WL500 WL50B KLV-52V550A 1262 KLV-46V550A 1123 KLV-40V550A/ KLV-40V530A KLV-40S550A KLV-32V550A/ KLV-32V530A Figures in the above table may differ slightly depending on the installation. WARNING The wall that the TV will be installed on should be capable of supporting a weight of at least four times that of...
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Screw and Hook Locations diagram/table Screw location Hook location Model Name SU-WL500 SU-WL50B SU-WL500 SU-WL50B KLV-52V550A/KLV-46V550A/KLV-40V550A/ d, g d, i KLV-40V530A/KLV-40S550A KLV-32V550A/KLV-32V530A e, g e, h SU-WL500: Screw location Hook location When installing the Mounting Hook on the TV. When installing the TV onto the Base Bracket.
Specifications Model name KLV-32V550A KLV-40S550A KLV-40V550A KLV-46V550A KLV-52V550A KLV-32V530A KLV-40V530A System Panel system LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel TV system B/G, I, D/K, M Colour/video system PAL, PAL60 (only video input), SECAM, NTSC3.58, NTSC4.43 (only video input) Channel coverage B/G: VHF: E2 to E12 / UHF: E21 to E69 /CATV: S01 to S03, S1 to S41...
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PC input signal reference chart for PC and HDMI IN 1, 2, 3, 4 (HDMI IN 4: KLV-52/46/40/ 32V550A/KLV-40S550A only) Resolution Horizontal Vertical Standard Signals Horizontal × Vertical frequency (kHz) frequency (Hz) (Pixel) (Line) × 31.5 VESA × 37.5 VESA ×...
For example, the indicator may flash three times, go off for two seconds, then flash again three times. Press 1 on the TV to turn it off, disconnect the mains lead, and inform your dealer or Sony service centre of how the indicator flashes (number of flashes).
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HDMI, you cannot select “Off” in this menu. If you want to change the audio output to the TV speaker, select “TV Speaker” in the “Speaker” menu (page 29). Not all channels are tuned for • Check the support website for cable provide information. cable. http://www.sony-asia.com/bravia/flash.html...
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Instructions on “Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket” are not supplied in the form of a separate leaflet with this TV. These installation instructions are included within this TV’s instructions manual. Customer support Printed in Thailand...