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1. Analog audio Personal Digital recorder USB equipment computer A V Receiver HomeTheater Blu ray Disc Player DVD Digital satellite Digital Audio PS3 player receiver cable box system e Refer to the Quick Setup Guide supplied when connecting other equipment to your TV 13 When Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area Make sure that your TV has adequate ventilation Allow enough space around the TV as shown below Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below 41 F 5 C Installed with stand Installed on the wall 11 7 ginches 30 cm 11 7 g inches 30 cm i 2 3 g inches 4inches 10 cm 4 inches cm 4 inches i 4 inches 10cm 10 cm 10cm N Leave at least i this much space T4 inches 10cm around the set Leave at least this much space around the set Never install the TV set as follows Air circulation is blocked Air circulation is blocked Yy Wy 7 7 Ij a T e Inadequate ventilation can lead to overheating of the TV and may cause TV damage or cause a fire 14 Securing the TV Sony strongly recommends taking measures to prevent the TV from toppling over AN Unsecured TVs may topple and result in property damage serious bodily injury or even death Preventing the TV from Toppling Secure the TV to a wall a
2. eA Rear of TV CABLE ANTENNA we e It is strongly recommended that you connect the CABLE ANTENNA input using a 75 ohm coaxial cable to receive optimum picture quality A 300 ohm twin lead cable can easily be affected by radio frequency interference resulting in signal degradation Cable System and VHF UHF Antenna System Use an optional A B RF switch not supplied to switch between the cable and over the air antenna programming as indicated below A B RF Switch lt a gt D Rear of TV CABLE ANTENNA T e Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to Cable or Antenna found under the Channel settings for your input signal page 35 papers buiyey HD Cable Box HD Satellite Box You can enjoy high definition programming by subscribing to a high definition cable service or a high definition satellite service For the best possible picture make sure you connect this equipment to your TV via the HDMI or component video with audio input located on the back of your TV Shown with HDMI Connection CATV Satellite antenna cable Rear of TV HD cable box HD satellite box oo HDMI OUT Co HDMI cable Shown with DVI Connection CATV Satellite antenna cable DVI to HDMI cable Rear of TV E HD cable box HD satellite box LINE OUT
3. Select Auto to have the TV detect and switch between the Video 1 or Component when Video 1 or Component is connected e You can assign following labels for each input Cable Receiver Satellite VCR DVD BD DVR Audio System Home Theater Game Camcorder Digital Camera PC Edit Skip except PC IN Edit Skip for PC IN e indicates that no labels are assigned e If you select Edit you can edit video labels Follow the same steps for Label Channels on page 35 e If you select Skip your TV skips this input when you press the INPUT button e The Skip label is useful for inputs to which no equipment is connected 40 Option Description HDMI Settings Communicates with equipment compatible with the Control for HDMI function Control for HDMI Links the operations of the TV and the equipment For specific Sony equipment compatible with Control for HDMI this setting is applied automatically to the connected equipment when set to On Device Auto Select On to have your connected equipment with Control for HDMI Power Off function powering off automatically when the TV is turned off Select Off to disable this function This feature is available when Control for HDMI is On TV Auto Power Select On to control your TV s power on from your connected On equipment with Control for HDMI function Select Off to disable this function This feature is available when Control for HDMI is On Device List Displays a list o
4. http www sony ca support or call 1 877 899 SONY 7669 Things to consider e Check the input selection by pressing the INPUT button You may be watching the wrong input e If you cannot hear sound from the TV you may have accidentally pressed the MUTING button on your remote control press the MUTING button again or press VOL to deactivate muting If the remote control is not functioning properly the batteries may be installed incorrectly or may be low or an object or light may be interfering with the remote control To reset the TV to factory default settings 1 Tumon the TV 2 Press and hold down the button on the remote press the button on the TV set The TV will turn itself off then back on again 3 Release the button when the TV is turn on IMPORTANT The factory reset will clear all of your customized settings including the Parental Lock setting When the Password is lost or cannot remember enter the master password 4357 This password clears your previous password and allows you to enter a new password Condition Explanation Solution No picture No picture Check the Power Saving settings see page 43 Cannot receive any e Make sure the power cord is connected securely channels Turn on the power of the TV e Check cable antenna connections e Make sure the Signal Type setting is correct for your TV signal source TV is locked to one channel Perform Auto Program to add receivable cha
5. 00055 14 Securing the TV 0 eee eee 15 Running Initial Setup 17 Operating the TV Using the Remote Control 18 Remote Control Button Description 19 TV Controls and Indicators 22 Using Features BRAVIA Sync with Control for HDMI Using PIP Feature Favorites c 0ihcitediccadidintesivds Playing back Photo Music Video via USB Using the Menus Navigating through TV Menus Using the Picture Settings Using the Sound Settings Using the Screen Settings Using the Channel Settings Using the Parental Lock Settings Using the Setup Settings Using the Eco Settings Other Information PC Input Signal Reference Chart for PC and HDMIIN Using a Wall Mount Bracket Installing the Wall Mount Bracket Troubleshooting e0 eae Important Notices 00 Specifications 00 000 eee Customer Support United States http Awww sony com tvsupport Canada http www sony ca support On line Registration United States http productregistration sony com Canada http www SonyStyle ca registration Introducing Your New BRAVIA Welcome to the World of BRAVIA Thank you for choosing this Sony BRAVIA high definition television Use the documentation listed below to get the most
6. T MTS Audio is only available for analog programs Alternate Audio is only available if the program is broadcast with alternate audio streams e You can also access Sound Mode MTS Audio and Alternate Audio by using the OPTIONS button on the remote control 32 Using the Screen Settings Wide Mode Auto Wide 4 3 Default Select the default Screen Mode to use for 4 3 sources Auto Display Area Display Area Horizontal Center Vertical Center Wide Zoom Normal Full Zoom On Off Wide Zoom Normal Full Zoom Off Fills the screen with minimum distortion Select to display 4 3 picture in original size when the original source is 4 3 Select to enlarge the picture horizontally to fill the screen when the original source is 4 3 Standard definition source When the original source is 16 9 High definition source select this mode to display the 16 9 picture in its original size Select to enlarge the original picture without distorting the aspect ratio Select On to automatically change Wide Mode setting based on the content If frequent screen changes are disturbing to you select Off Choose one of the Wide Mode options when this function is set to Off Enlarges the 4 3 picture to fill the 16 9 screen displaying as much of the original image as possible Select to display the 4 3 picture in its original size Select to enlarge the 4 3 picture horizontally only to fill the display area Select t
7. 4 SCENE Optimizes picture and sound quality by selecting the following items Cinema Delivers picture and sound just like in a theater Sports Presents realistic pictures and sound just like in a stadium Photo Reproduces the texture and color of a printed photo Music Lets you experience dynamic and clear sound just like at a concert Game Broadens your game playing experience with superb picture and sound quality Graphics Eases prolonged monitor viewing with clearer detailed pictures General No optimized picture and sound quality for any scene Auto Automatically optimizes picture and sound quality according to the input source 5 RETURN Press to go back to the previous screen or exit from the screen when displaying menu items and settings 6 HOME MENU Press to display the menu with TV functions and settings See Using the Menus on page 28 Colored buttons When the colored buttons are available an operation guide appears on the screen Button Description o iE 8 0 9 Press 0 9 to select a channel apme 9 O Use with 0 9 to select digital channels For example to enter 2 1 press O O and J E MO VOL 2 Press to adjust the volume DISPLAY l M1 MUTING Press to mute the sound Press again or press VOL to restore the sound 12
8. Press when tuned to the blocked channel then enter the password Allows you to block external inputs regardless of program ratings To View a Blocked External Input Press when tuned to the blocked input then enter the password External Input Block Ye e You need your password for any future access into the Parental Lock settings If you lose your password see Lost password on page 54 e Selecting Clear All will delete the current Downloadable U S Rating menu and the menu will no longer be available until the TV is tuned to a channel that contains downloadable ratings e If you block unrated TV programs be aware that the following types of programs may be blocked programs broadcasted from another country emergency broadcasts political programs sports news public service announcements religious programs and weather 36 US Models Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating Options To select custom rating options for the U S select U S A in the Country setting page 36 Option Description Movie Rating G All children and general audience PG Parental guidance suggested PG 13 Parental guidance for children under 13 R Restricted viewing parental guidance is suggested for children under 17 NC 17 and X No one 17 or under allowed TV Rating Age Based Ratings Block programs by TV Y their rating content TV Y7 or both TV G TV PG TV 14 TV MA All children Directed to children age 7 and older General audie
9. Support Belt Kit Wall Mount Bracket SU WL500 e Optional accessories availability depends on its stock e Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 56 Index 0 9 buttons 21 4 3 Default 33 A Add Digital Channels 35 Advanced Settings 30 Alternate Audio 32 Analog Fine Tune 35 AUDIO OUT 7 Auto Display Area 33 Auto Program 17 35 Auto Shut Off 43 Auto Wide 33 AV Setup 40 Backlight 29 Balance 31 Bass 31 Brightness 29 C CABLE ANTENNA 7 CC button 21 CH button 21 22 Change Password 36 Channel Block 36 CineMotion 29 Closed Captions CC 39 Color 29 Color Temperature 29 Colored buttons 20 COMPONENT IN 8 Country 36 D DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL 7 Display Area 33 DISPLAY button 21 Downloadable U S Rating 36 E English Rating 38 Enter password 36 Equalizer 31 Equipment Control button 19 External Input Block 36 F Favorites 35 French Rating 38 H HDMI IN 7 HDMI Settings 41 HOME MENU button 20 22 Horizontal Center 33 34 Hue 2 Idle TV Standby 43 Info Banner 40 Infrared Receiver IR 22 Initial Setup 42 INPUT button 19 22 Installing the TV on a wall 45 46 J JUMP button 21 L Label Channels 35 Language 40 Light sensor 22 43 Motionflow 29 Movie Rating 37 MPEG Noise Reduction 29 MTS Audio 31 Music 27 MUTING button 21 N Noise Reduction 29 O OPTIONS button 21 P PCIN7 PC Settings 34 Photo 27 Picture 2
10. Temperature White adjustment Sharpness Noise Reduction MPEG Noise Reduction Motionflow CineMotion Description Displays the options selected in the Scene Select settings page 20 When Scene Select is set to General the options below can be selected Vivid Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness Standard Select for standard picture settings Recommended for home entertainment Custom Select to store your preferred settings Cinema For film based content Suitable in a theater like environment Photo For standard viewing of photographs Sports Optimizes picture quality for viewing sports Game For standard picture suitable for games Standard Game Original Adjusts the game picture according to your preference Graphics Optimizes picture quality for viewing graphics Resets the current Picture settings to their defaults except Picture Mode Adjust to brighten or darken the backlight Adjust to increase or decrease picture contrast Adjust to brighten or darken the picture Adjust to increase or decrease color intensity Adjust to increase or decrease the green tones Cool Select to give the white colors a bluish tint Neutral Select to give the white colors a neutral tint Warm 1 Warm Select to give the white colors a reddish tint Warm 2 gives a redder 2 tint than Warm 1 Adjust to sharpen or soften the picture Select to reduce the picture noise level Select from High Medium Low and Of
11. Bracket not supplied out of the box as packaged Some larger size TV may require removing the Table Top Stand refer to the instructions provided with the TV Prepare the TV for the Wall Mount Bracket before making cable connections For product protection and safety reasons Sony strongly recommends that you use the Wall Mount Bracket designed for your TV and the installation should be performed by a Sony dealer or licensed contractor e 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 e 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 as indicated by illustration 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 8 12 mm P Screw supplied with the Wall Mount Bracket Mounting Hook Hook attachment on rear of TV set e Be sure to store the unused screws and Table Top Stand in a safe place until you are ready to attach the Table Top Stand Keep the screws away from small children T e Read the supplied Safety Booklet for additional safety informatio
12. CABLE RF input that connects to your Cable or VHF UHF antenna ANTENNA 4 HDMIIN 1 2 HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface provides an uncompressed all digital audio video interface between this TV and any HDMI equipped audio video equipment such as a set top box DVD player and A V receiver HDMI supports enhanced or high definition video plus digital audio Be sure to use only an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo Use the HDMI IN 1 port when connecting DVI equipment Use a DVI to HDMI cable or adapter not supplied Equipment using a DVI connection also requires an additional audio connection using an audio cable connected to PC HDMI 1 AUDIO IN of PC IN 5 PC IN RGB Connects to a personal computer s video and audio output connector Can also be connected to other analog RGB equipment See PC Input Signal Reference Chart on page 44 for the signals that can be displayed For some Apple Macintosh computers it may be necessary to use an adapter not supplied If an adapter is used connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the HD15 HD15 cable You may need to adjust the TV settings or your PC s resolution and timing See page 12 for information on how to setup your PC to this TV Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Continued 7 payielg bulyey E Item Description 6 VIDEO IN 1 COMPONENT IN R AUDIO L MO
13. 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 e Disconnect all cables when carrying the TV e Carry the TV with the adequate number of people larger size TVs require two or more people e Correct hand placement while carrying the TV is very important for safety and to avoid US OW e Ensure your TV has adequate ventilation see page 14 e For best picture quality do not expose the screen to direct illumination or sunlight e Avoid installing the TV in a room with reflective wall and floor materials e Avoid moving the TV from a cold area to a warm area Sudden room temperature 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 Locating Inputs and Outputs Rear Panel Side Panel DIGITAL AUDIO OUT CABLE OPTICAL ANTENNA Item Description 1 AUDIO OUT Connects to the left and right audio input jacks of your analog audio equipment L R You can use these outputs to listen to your TV s audio through your stereo system 2 DIGITAL AUDIO Connects to the optical audio input of digital audio equipment that is PCM Dolby OUT OPTICAL Digital compatible 3
14. appear as shown here press WIDE on the remote control to fill the screen TV Feature Highlights Your BRAVIA comes with many convenient features such as gt BRAVIA Sync Allows your BRAVIA TV to communicate with other Sony equipment supporting the Control for HDMI function page 23 gt Digital Media Accessibility Use the Photo Music and Video icons to access photo music and video files from Sony USB equipment page 27 gt PIP Picture in Picture You can work on your PC and watch your favorite TV program simultaneously page 24 gt Favorites Your favorite channels and inputs are at your finger tips for easy access page 25 gt Auto Wide Mode Set your TV to automatically adjust the screen based on the signal resolution page 25 gt Input Selection Allows you to easily switch between the connected equipment page 26 gt Motionflow Enhance the smooth picture movements to reduce the blur page 29 gt Scene Select Allows you to easily adjust your TV to the most suitable picture and sound settings based on the scenes for the best quality result for the contents genre you are watching page 20 VIAVUg MAN Ano Buronponuj Getting Started SS LU Setting Up Your 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 Top Stand You will need a Phillips screwdriver
15. if available from the TV are displayed here Signal Press to display the diagnostics information for the current signal Diagnostics Continued 41 snuayy ay Buisn Option Description Initial Setup If you missed the Initial Setup when you first connected the TV or if you want to scan all receivable channels select Initial Setup Follow the instructions on the screen Some settings such as Picture Sound and Parental Lock will not be affected by this Initial Setup If you wish to return your TV to factory settings please see the Troubleshooting section on page 54 Start up Select On to play sound when the TV is turned on Select Off to disable it Sound e Favorite channel list will be cleared each time you run the Initial Setup 42 4 Using the Eco Settings Reset Resets the current Eco settings to the default values Power Saving Select from Off Low High Picture Off to adjust your TV s power consumption By selecting the High option you will reduce the power consumption more than the other available settings While Picture Off is set pressing VOL or MUTING buttons will not disable this function Press other buttons to disable it Idle TV Select to automatically power off the TV after 1h 2h or 4h when no buttons are pressed on the Standby remote control or the TV Select Off to disable this function Auto Shut Off Select On to automatically power off the TV when no input signal is detected for a certain period o
16. on the screen e Check if the antenna is broken or bent e Check if the antenna has reached the end of its serviceable life 3 5 years in normal use 1 2 years at the seaside Dotted lines or stripes Keep the TV away from noise sources such as cars motorcycles or hair dryers If using 300 ohm twin lead move the excess lead away from the TV or try using 75 ohm coaxial cable instead No color Dark picture Color is not correct The picture is too bright e Adjust the Picture Mode options in the Picture settings see page 29 If you set the Power Saving mode to Low or High it will enhance the black level Noisy picture e Make sure that the antenna is connected using a 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied e Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cords e To avoid TV interference make sure to use an undamaged antenna cable Blurry picture Poor color Transporting the TV from a cold to a warm location or a sudden change in room temperature may cause moisture condensation resulting in a blurry picture or poor color Turn off your TV and wait a few hours before powering on again No sound Noisy sound No sound but good picture e Check the volume control e Press MUTING or VOL so that Muting disappears from the screen see page 21 Set Speakers to TV Speakers in the Sound settings see page 32 If it is set to Audio System sound is not output from the TV s speak
17. the channel or input or manually change the Wide Mode again Certain programs on DVD or other digital sources display a loss of detail especially during fast motion or dark scenes This is due to the digital compression of the source content used by certain digital broadcasts and DVDs which may cause your TV s screen to display less detail than usual or cause artifacts small blocks or dots pixelations to appear on your screen These signal compressions are more visible and are dependent on the clarity and resolution of the TV Remote control does not operate To determine if the problem is with the remote control or not press a button on the TV Check the polarity of the batteries or replace the batteries Point the remote control at the remote control sensor located at the front of the TV Keep the remote control sensor area clear from obstacles Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your remote control operation try turning off the fluorescent lamps Some digital cable channels are not being displayed Certain cable companies have limitations on the broadcast of digital cable channels Check with your cable company for more information The digital cable channel may be set to Hidden in the Show Hide Channels setting see page 35 Some photo music or video files are not displaying from my USB equipment The accessible file or folder limit in a directory is 1 000 for USB connected equipment This limit
18. when the TV is turned on and a digital still camera or other device containing photo files is connected to the USB port then turned on Allows you to select from several closed caption modes for programs that are broadcast with closed captioning CC Display Analog CC Digital CC Digital CC Options On Closed Captions CC is turned on Off Closed Captions CC is turned off On when Closed Captions CC is turned on when the TV is Muting muted Allows you to select basic analog EIA 608 closed caption options CC1 CC2 Displays a printed version of the dialogue or sound effects CC3 CC4 ofa program Should be set to CC1 for most programs Text1 Text2 Displays network station information presented using Text3 Text4 either half or the whole screen if available When the digital closed caption service is available select from the Service 1 6 or CC1 4 Allows you to make additional settings for digital closed caption options Select As Broadcast or Custom The Custom option is available on the Digital CC setting Custom Allows you to customize the following settings Character Small Standard Large Size Character Style 1 7 Style Character Color 1 8 Color Character Solid Translucent Opacity Edge Type None Raised Depressed Outline Left Shadow Right Shadow Edge Color Color 1 8 Background Color 1 8 Color Background Solid Translucent Opacity You can turn on Closed Captions CC options On Off o
19. 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation For Customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 FCC Related Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Q Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Q Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Q Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit Q Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help different from that to which the receiver is connected Pursuant t
20. 28 5kg 114 0 kg KDL 55BX520 55 5 313 Ch 16 3 4 6 16 Y4 295 18 1 4 62 8 Ib 251 2 Ib Figures in the above table may differ slightly depending on the installation CAUTION 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 for its weight Continued 47 uo euoju j 12410 Step 3 Installing the Base Bracket on the Refer to the Instructions for SU WL500 wall Step 4 Preparing the TV for wall mount installation Follow the steps below to prepare for installing the TV 1 Disconnect all the cables from the TV 2 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 Diagram Table shown below Secure the Mounting Hooks to the rear of the TV using only the supplied screws M6 x 16 Be sure to tighten the screws with equal torque strength Square hole Screw M6 x 16 v Mounting Hook Screw and Hook Locations Diagram Table Square _ hole y A x a ae Align the tab on the rear of the Mounting Hook with the square hole on the rear of the TV as illustrated TV Model Screw location Hook location KDL 55BX520 d g a 48 Screw location Hook location Wh
21. 9 Picture Adjustments Lock 41 Picture Frame 27 Picture Mode 29 Picture Off SX LED 22 PIP 24 Power button 22 POWER W button 21 POWER I LED 22 Power Saving Product Support 41 R Rating 36 Reset 29 31 5 43 54 RETURN button 20 S SCENE button 20 Settings Channel 35 Eco 43 Parental Lock 36 Picture 29 Screen 33 Setup 39 Sound 31 Sharpness 29 Show Hide Channels 35 Signal Type 35 Sleep Timer 40 Sound Mode 31 Speaker 22 Speakers 32 Standby LED 22 Start up Sound 42 Steady Sound 31 Surround 31 SYNC MENU button 19 T Timer 3 LED 22 Treble 31 Troubleshooting 51 54 TV Rating 37 U U S A Rating 38 Unrated 36 USB 8 USB Auto Start 39 V Vertical Center 33 34 Video 27 VIDEO AUDIO L R 8 Viewing Blocked Programs 38 VOL 4 button 21 22 Volume Offset 31 WwW WIDE button 21 Wide Mode 33 34 57 UONJEULOJUT 124 0 For Your Convenience Be sure to register your TV Online Registration United States http productregistration sony com Canada http Awww SonyStyle ca registration 4 295 441 11 1 4295 441 1 71 1 http www sony net 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in U S A
22. Audio cable stereo mini plugs 10 Shown with Component Connection CATV Satellite antenna cable Rear of TV HD cable box HD satellite box COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AUDIO R red AUDIO L white Pr red Pp blue Y green Audio cable T If your equipment has a DVI output and not an HDMI output connect the DVI output to the HDMI IN 1 with DVI to HDMI cable or adapter and connect the audio output to the AUDIO IN of PC IN For details see page 7 11 payers bulyey E PC Use the TV as a monitor for your PC by connecting an HD15 HD15 cable connection as shown below This TV can also be connected to a PC with a DVI or HDMI output Refer to the separate Quick Setup Guide Rear of TV HD15 HD15 cable analog RGB Audio cable stereo mini plugs e Connect the PC IN jack to the PC using an HD15 HD15 cable with ferrite core analog RGB and audio cable page 7 12 Connecting Other Equipment Digital audio equipment A V Receiver Home CABLE VCR Game system Theater ANTENNA Camcorder TOU DIGITAL K AUDIO OUT CO GABLE 2 OPTICAL ANTENNA VIDEO IN VIDEO 2 E z o E Ss HDMI Pc iN IN won PC HDMI 1 fer 9 C ANI S5 gt E E a y s T 7 p ues Buma9 E
23. NO VIDEO IN 2 VIDEO L MONO AUDIO R USB Di This input port can be used as a composite video input VIDEO 1 or as a component video input COMPONENT For composite use connect the yellow jack to Y for video and use audio L mono and R for audio signal For component connection use Y Pg PR for video signals and also connect the audio L mono and R for audio signal This TV can auto detect and switch between the VIDEO 1 and COMPONENT when VIDEO 1 or COMPONENT is connected To set to auto detection press HOME select Settings and then select the Setup settings Select the Video1 Component Selection option in AV Setup then set to Auto Connects to the composite video output jack of video equipment If you have mono equipment connect its audio output port to the TV s L MONO audio input port Connects to USB equipment to access photo music and video files e An HDMI or Component video YPBPR connection is required to view 480i 480p 720p 1080i and 1080p video formats 1080 24p is available only with HDMI connection Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF UHF Antenna System You can enjoy high definition and standard definition digital programming if available in your area along with standard definition analog programming This TV is capable of receiving unscrambled digital programming for both cable QAM and 8VSB and external VHF UHF antenna ATSC Cable or VHF UHF or VHF only 75 ohm coaxial cable
24. POWER Press to turn on and off the TV VO 13 WIDE Press repeatedly to cycle through the available Wide Mode settings See page 25 14 DISPLAY Press once to display the banner with channel program information you are watching The banner will time out in a few seconds or press again to exit 5 0 4 e gt Press to move focus highlight Press to select confirm an item 16 OPTIONS Press to display a list of convenient functions and menu shortcuts The options menu items vary based on current input and content n7 cc Press to cycle through the available settings for Closed Captions CC On Off and On when Muting SONY 18 CH Press to scan through channels To scan quickly through channels press and hold down either CH Mg JUMP Press to jump back and forth between two channels and external inputs The TV alternates between the current last channel or external input selected JUMP JUMP la PREZ Sta 21 AL 24 Bujesedo TV Controls and Indicators Item Description i sensor Senses room light level and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly Do not put 1 Light S light level and adjusts thi brigh dingly D p IR Infrared anything over the sensor doing so may affect its function Receiver Receives IR signal from the remote control 2 X Picture Lights up in orange when the sl
25. Press OPTIONS 2 Press to highlight Exit PIP and press to exit to full PC screen 24 To Swap Audio You can swap audio between the main and sub window 1 Press OPTIONS 2 Press to highlight Audio Swap and press 3 Press to highlight the window to be audible then press Favorites Your favorite channels and external inputs can be accessed by pressing the HOME button once they are added to the list 1 Press HOME 2 Press to select Favorites then press Favorites Add to Favorites Cable 4 61 ABC Antenna 12 BBCNEWS Component Antenna 24 6 Cabe 34 ESPN HD Cable 36 1 STAR Ch HDMI 1 BD HDMI 2 Recorder Antenna 52 NHKHi Cable x NHK BS2 set The favorites list appears 3 Press to select a channel or input then press Adding to Favorites While tuned to the channel you want to watch or viewing connected equipment press HOME and select Favorites to display the list Highlight Add to Favorites then press Your newly added item will be listed at the top of the list When you continue to add items beyond the 10th item the item listed at the bottom of the list will be automatically removed from the list e Favorite channels and external inputs can also be added using the OPTIONS button on the remote control e Your Favorites list will be cleared each time you run the Auto Program Wide Mode The Wide Mode feature allows you to select the scree
26. SONY LCD Digital Color TV Operating Instructions BRAVIA KDL 55BX520 4 295 441 11 1 Introducing Your New BRAVIA Getting Started Operating the TV Using Features Using the Menus Other Information Sony Customer Support U S A www sony com tvsupport Canada www sony ca support United States Canada 1 800 222 SONY 1 877 899 SONY Please Do Not Return the Product to the Store Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the side and rear of the TV Record these numbers in the spaces provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this TV Model Name Serial No CAUTION To prevent electric shock and blade exposure do not use this polarized AC plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted Q Operate the TV only on 110 220 V AC USA Canada Mexico 120 V AC QO Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below 41 F 5 C Licensing Information Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries Fergason Patent Properties LLC U S Patent No 5 717 422 U S Patent No 6 816 141 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are tradema
27. also select the PIP feature which allows you to view two pictures simultaneously from OPTIONS button page 24 Wide Mode Normal Select to display in the original image size Reset Auto Full 1 Select to enlarge the picture to fill the display area keeping its original aspect ratio Full 2 Select to enlarge the picture to fill the display area Resets all PC settings to the default values Select to automatically adjust the display position and phase of the Adjustment picture when the TV receives an input signal from the connected PC Phase Pitch Horizontal Center Vertical Center Note that Auto Adjustment may not work well with certain input signals In such cases manually adjust the options below Adjust after Pitch to fine tune overall sharpness Adjust uneven sharpness on screen Allows you to move the position of the picture left and right Allows you to move the position of the picture up and down e For the PC Input Signal Reference Chart see page 44 Auto Adjustment Phase and Pitch are not available with PC signal connected to HDMI input 34 CT using the Channel Settings Favorites Select favorite channels and external inputs page 25 Signal Type Cable Select if you are receiving cable channels via Cable TV provider Antenna Select if you are using an antenna Auto Program Automatically sets up the channel list on the TV for all receivable channels 1 Select Auto Program 2 Select OK to start Auto Pr
28. ck settings allow you to set up the TV to block programs according to their content and rating levels Use 0 9 on the remote control to enter a four digit password The first time you create a password confirm the password by entering it again Select to change your password Change Password Country U S A Select to use U S A ratings page 37 Canada Select to use Canadian ratings page 38 Rating Off Turn Parental Lock off No programs are blocked from viewing Child Maximum ratings permitted are U S TV Y TV G G Canada C G TV Y Youth Maximum ratings permitted are U S TV PG PG Canada C8 PG 8 ans TV PG Young Adult Maximum ratings permitted are U S TV 14 PG 13 Canada 14 13 ans TV 14 Custom Select to set ratings manually U S See page 37 for details Canada See page 38 for details Downloadable Off Turn Downloadable U S Rating off No programs that contain U S Rating downloadable ratings are blocked from viewing Available only Custom Select to block programs based on downloadable ratings in U S A Clear All Select to clear the entire downloadable rating system where advanced ratings exist Unrated Allow Allows programs and movies that are broadcasted without a rating Available only Block Blocks all programs and movies that are broadcasted without a rating when Country is set to U S A Channel Block Allows you to block channels regardless of program ratings To View a Blocked Channel
29. e the sound quality to enjoy the effects of the Surround option and to create a virtual surround sound using the 2ch speaker Cinema Off Provides surround effects just like the high grade audio systems found in movie theaters Music Off Provides surround effects that make you feel like you are surrounded by sound as in a music hall Sports Off Provides surround effects that make you feel like you are watching a live sports contest Game Off Provides surround effects that enhance game sound Adjust the volume level of the current input relative to other inputs Select On to stabilize the volume across all programs and commercials Select Off to disable this function Stereo Select for stereo reception when viewing a program broadcast in stereo Auto SAP Select to automatically switch the TV to second audio programs when a signal is received If no SAP signal is present the TV remains in Stereo mode Mono Select for mono reception Use to reduce noise during weak stereo broadcasts Continued 31 snuayy ay Buisn Option Description Alternate Audio Select among the available options to switch among the alternate audio streams The Digital channels only program you are tuned to may be broadcasted in a different language in the alternate audio streams Speakers TV Speakers Select to use the TV speakers Audio System Select to use an external audio system for the TV sound By selecting this option you are disabling the TV speakers
30. eep timer Picture Frame is set Off t Lights up in green when the Power Saving is set to Picture Off Timer LED 3 Standby Lights up in red when the TV is in standby mode LED 4 Power LED Lights up in green when the TV is turned on 5 Power Press to turn on and off the TV 6 CH Press to scan through channels To scan quickly through channels press and hold down 4 either CH In the menu screen these buttons serve as up down buttons 7 a Press to adjust the volume In the menu screen these buttons serve as left right buttons gt Press to display the list of external inputs Press repeatedly to toggle through the inputs Input In the menu screen this button serves as confirming the selection or setting 9 HOME Press to display menu with TV functions and settings see Using the Menus on page 28 Speaker Outputs audio signal T For more information about setting up the external inputs labels and the Skip feature see page 40 The CH button has a tactile dot Use it as a reference when operating the TV e Make sure that the TV is completely switched off before unplugging the power cord 22 Using Features SS BRAVIA Sync with Control for HDMI With the Control for HDMI function BRAVIA Sync helps to communicate with BRAVIA Sync compatible equipment using HDMI CEC Consumer Electronics Control Use the following settings and tips to help unify control o
31. eferred TV channels or external inputs e g game console DVD player For details see page 25 Favorites The Photo Music and Video icons organize your photo music and video files JJ from Sony USB connected equipment Be sure to select the correct icon when accessing files Refer to the feature section for more information on these icons b The Settings icon contains all of the necessary configurations to customize your TV Settings settings The options you can select may vary Unavailable options are grayed out or not displayed Picture adjust the picture on your TV to fit your viewing preference Sound customize your sound settings to suit your audio preference You can also change the settings to output the sound to your connected audio equipment Screen adjust the size and shape of the images you see on the screen cr Channel navigate your favorite channels and inputs and select the signal type as well as autoprogram channels You can also customize the channels you see and the labels assigned to them Ca Parental Lock set the password and limit access to programming based on rating levels You can also block channels and inputs Setup modify and customize a variety of general setting options 4 Eco changes the settings related to power consumption 28 E Using the Picture Settings Option Picture Mode Customized picture viewing Reset Backlight Picture Brightness Color Hue Color
32. emperature in detail pg Even if you change the Motionflow setting you may not see the effect visually depending on the 30 content e Available Picture options including options in Advanced Settings depend on Scene Select and Picture Mode Using the Sound Settings Sound Mode Customized sound listening Reset Treble Bass Equalizer Balance Surround Volume Offset Steady Sound MTS Audio Enjoy stereo bilingual and mono programs Sets a sound mode Sound Mode includes options best suited for video and photographs respectively The available options depend on the scene select settings Dynamic Enhances treble and bass Standard Standard sound optimized for home use Clear Voice Suitable for spoken dialog Custom Select to store your preferred settings Resets the current Sound settings to their defaults except MTS Audio Alternate Audio and Speakers Adjust to increase or decrease higher pitched sounds Adjust to increase or decrease lower pitched sounds Adjust allows you to select your frequency response curve Select Reset to reset the Equalizer settings to the default values Available when Sound Mode is set to Custom Adjust to emphasize left or right speaker balance Allows you to select the suitable surround effects depending on the genre of TV program movie sport music etc or video game The available options depend on the scene select setting On Off Select On to optimiz
33. en installing the Mounting Hooks on the TV When installing the TV onto Base Bracket a Ce g COD z0 a 2 3 Adjust the angle of the Mounting Hook Refer to the Instructions for SU WL500 4 Remove the screws guided by the arrow marks of the TV Do not remove any other screws from the TV Q gt i x S 3 S 3 3 Continued 49 5 Lift the TV off the Table Top Stand Make sure that you carry out this task with at least two or three people see page 6 for details Do not attempt to lift the TV by yourself Step 5 Installing the TV on the wall Refer to the Instructions for SU WL500 ra When you put the TV back on the Table Top Stand reverse the above steps e When moving the TV do not squeeze the bottom of the front panel too tight e Remove the screws or install the Mounting Hook on a stable and level surface 50 Troubleshooting Many of the poor pictures and poor sound conditions are related to improper connection of the cables refer to the Quick Setup Guide provided for connections If you have questions service needs or require technical assistance related to the use of your Sony TV even after you read this operating instructions manual contact the following For US Support http www sony com tvsupport or call 1 800 222 SONY 7669 For Canadian Support
34. ers regardless of the TV s volume control e When using HDMI input with Super Audio CD or DVD Audio DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL may not provide an audio signal e When tuned to a digital channel with Alternate Audio the broadcaster may not be broadcasting your preferred Alternate Audio language Press OPTIONS highlight and select Alternate Audio and change the Alternate Audio language see page 32 Audio noise e Make sure that the antenna is connected using a 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied e Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cords e To avoid TV interference make sure to use an undamaged antenna cable No audio or low audio with Home Theater System Set Speakers to Audio System in the Sound settings see page 32 No color Irregular picture Verify that the Video1 Component Selection see page 40 is set to the current input type in use We suggest leaving this setting to Auto 52 Condition Explanation Solution BRAVIA Sync Cannot find connected BRAVIA Sync HDMI device e Make sure that the Control for HDMI is set up on both the TV and the optional device compatible with BRAVIA Sync see page 23 Second A V receiver is not listed on the Device List e Only one A V receiver may be used with the BRAVIA Sync and Control for HDMI functions at one time see page 41 PC Input No picture No signal e Confirm the PC is correctly connected to the TV with either
35. f Select to reduce the picture noise in MPEG compressed videos This is effective when viewing a DVD or digital broadcast Select from High Medium Low and Off Provides smoother picture movement and reduces picture blur High Select for smoother picture movement such as for film based contents Standard Select for smooth picture movement Use this setting for standard use Off Select when the High or Standard settings result in noise Provides improved picture movement and reduces picture blur and graininess for film based content Select Auto 1 for standard use or Auto 2 to represent original film based content as is Continued 29 snuayy ay Buisn Option Description Advanced Reset Settings Adv Contrast Enhancer Black Corrector Gamma Clear White Live Color Resets the advanced settings to the default values Automatically adjusts backlight and contrast to the most suitable settings judging from the brightness of the screen This setting is especially effective for dark scenes and will increase the contrast distinction of the darker picture scenes Select from High Medium Low and Off Enhances black areas of the picture for stronger contrast Select from High Medium Low and Off Adjusts the balance between bright and dark areas of the picture Emphasizes white colors Select from High Low and Off Makes colors more vivid Select from High Medium Low and Off White Balance Adjusts the color t
36. f equipment with Control for HDMI function connected to the TV Device Control Select button functions of the TV s remote control to operate the Keys connected equipment None For basic operations such as navigation buttons up down left or right etc Tuning Keys For basic operations and operation of channel related buttons such as CH or 0 9 etc Useful when you control a tuner or set top box etc via the remote control Menu Keys For basic operations and operation of the HOME OPTIONS buttons Useful when you select menus of a BD player etc via the remote control Tuning and For basic operations and operation of channel related Menu Keys buttons and HOME OPTIONS buttons e Press OPTIONS while the equipment supporting Control for HDMI is connected to display the Device Control options The Device Control option provides access to the Home Menu Options and Content List of your connected equipment with your TV remote control Some equipment with Control for HDMI does not support the Device Control feature HDMI Settings must be setup on the connected equipment Picture Select Lock so no adjustment can be made to items grayed out Adjustments Select Unlock to allow adjustment to any of the Picture settings Lock Product Contact Sony Sony contact information is available on this screen for your Support convenience TV specific information such as Model Name Serial Number Software Version and downloadable ratings
37. f time Select Off to disable this function Light Sensor Optimizes the picture settings according to the ambient lighting Oo snu y Buisn Oo 43 Other Information EE PC Input Signal Reference Chart for PC and HDMI IN After connecting the PC to the TV set the output signal from the PC according to the chart below Resolution X r Signals Horizontal x Vertical Horizontal Vertical Standard Pixel Line frequency kHz frequency Hz VGA 640 x 480 31 5 60 VGA SVGA 800 x 600 37 9 60 VESA Guidelines XGA 1 024 x 768 48 4 60 VESA Guidelines WXGA 1 280 x 768 474 60 VESA 1 280 x 768 47 8 60 VESA 1 360 x 768 47 7 60 VESA SXGA 1 280 x 1 024 64 0 60 VESA HDTV 1 920 x 1 080 67 5 60 CEA 861 The 1080p timing when applied to the HDMI input will be treated as a video timing and not PC timing This affects Picture settings and Wide Mode settings To view PC content set Scene Select to Graphics Wide Mode to Full and Display Area to Full Pixel T This TV s PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync e This TV s PC VGA input does not support interlaced signals e Your PC must support one of the above PC input signals to display on the television e In plug and play signals with a 60 Hz vertical frequency will be detected automatically PC reboot may be necessary 44 Using a Wall Mount Bracket Your TV can be mounted on a wall using a Wall Mount
38. f your connected equipment 1 Press HOME and select Settings then select the Setup settings 2 Select the HDMI Settings then highlight Control for HDMI and set to On Controlling BRAVIA Sync Compatible Equipment To control the equipment by using the remote control press SYNC MENU and select the desired equipment from HDMI Device Selection p Sync Menu BRAVIA sins HDMI Device Selection Device BD DVD Player e Automatically turns the BRAVIA Sync compatible equipment on and switches the input to that equipment when you select it from the Syne Menu e Automatically turns the TV on and switches the input to the connected equipment when the equipment starts to play e Automatically turns the connected equipment off when you switch the TV to standby mode AV Amplifier e Automatically turns the connected AV amplifier on and switches the sound output from the TV speaker to the audio system when you turn the TV on e Automatically switches the sound output to the AV amplifier by turning the AV amplifier on when the TV is turned on e Automatically turns the connected AV amplifier off when you switch the TV to standby mode e Adjusts the volume VOL and mutes the sound MUTING of the connected AV amplifier through the TV s remote control Video Camera e Automatically turns the TV on and switches the input to the connected video camera when the connected video camera is turned on e Automaticall
39. formation sur le support de fixation murale compatible Utilisez le support de fixation murale Sony ci dessous correspondant au mod le de votre t l viseur Num ro de mod le de t l viseur Sony KDL 55BX520 Num ro de mod le du support de SU WL500 fixation murale Sony L utilisation d un autre support de fixation murale peut provoquer l instabilit de l appareil et causer des blessures ou des dommages mat riels 55 UONeULOJUT 1424 0 Specifications System Television system NTSC American TV standard ATSC 8VSB terrestrial ATSC compliant 8VSB QAM on cable ANSI SCTE 07 2000 Does not include CableCARD functionality Channel coverage Analog terrestrial 2 69 Digital terrestrial 2 69 Analog Cable 1 135 Digital Cable 1 135 Panel system Speaker output LCD Liquid Crystal Display Panel 10W 10W Input Output jacks CABLE ANTENNA 75 ohm external terminal for RF inputs VIDEO IN 1 2 VIDEO Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative AUDIO 500 mVrms Typical Impedance 47 kilohms COMPONENT IN YPBPR Component Video Y 1 0 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative PB 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms PR 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms Signal format 480i 480p 720p 1080i 1080p AUDIO 500 mVrms Typical Impedance 47 kilohms HDMI IN 1 2 HDMI Video 480i 480p 720p 1080i 1080p 1080 24p Audio Two channel linear PCM 32 44 1 and 48 kHz 16 20 and 24bits Dolby Dig
40. includes non supported files or just folders Files or folders are populated based on their time stamps Photo music files or folders exceeding the limit will not be displayed Photo images appear small in the screen Set display size to expanded e Whether or not photo images can or cannot be displayed in full screen depends on the resolution or aspect ratio of the file Photo images or folders take time to display Depending on the image dimension file size and number of files in a folder some photo images or folders take time to display The first time a camera is connected to the TV via USB cable it may take up to a couple of minutes for the photos to display Lost password Select the Password settings on the Parental Lock settings then enter the following master password 4357 This password clears your previous password and allows you to enter a new password see page 36 How to reset the TV to factory settings Turn on the TV While holding down on the remote control press on the TV The TV will turn itself off then back on again Release IMPORTANT The reset will clear all of your customized settings including the Parental Lock setting 54 Important Notices Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model KDL 55BX520 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego CA 92127 U S A Telephone Number 858 942 2230 This device complies with part
41. ital PC Input see page 44 AUDIO OUT 500 mVrms typical DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM Dolby Digital optical signal OPTICAL PC IN D sub 15 pin analog RGB 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms positive See the PC Input Signal Reference Chart for PC and HDMI IN on page 44 PC HDMI IN 1 AUDIO INPUT USB Stereo mini jack 500 mVrms Typical Impedance 47 kilohms MPEG2 MP3 and JPEG Super Speed USB USB3 0 is not supported Power and others Power requirement Power consumption 110 220 V AC 50 60 Hz U S A Canada Mexico 120 V AC 60 Hz inches 285 W in use in standby Less than 0 4 W Screen size 54 6 inches measured diagonally 55 class Display resolution 1 920 dots horizontal x 1 080 lines vertical Speaker Full range 2 mm 45 x 145 1 3 16 x 5 3 4 Dimensions with stand mm inches without stand mm 1 334 x 829 x 350 52 5 8 x 32 3 4 x 13 1 8 1 334 x 795 x 102 Supplied accessories inches 52 5 8 x 31 3 8 x 4 8 wall mount hole pattern mm 400 x 300 wall mount screw size mm M6 length refer to diagram on page 45 Mass with stand kg 32 5 Ib 71 6 without stand kg 28 5 Ib 62 8 Remote control RM YD065 1 Size AA batteries 2 Operating Instructions 1 Quick Setup Guide 1 Warranty Card 1 Safety and Regulatory Booklet 1 Software License 1 Stand installation guide 1 Table Top Stand 1 set Screw 8 Optional accessories Connecting cables
42. n 45 uoneuoju j 438410 Installing the Wall Mount Bracket To Customers Your TV can be wall mounted using SU WL500 Wall Mount Bracket sold separately Please provide this installation information as well as the instruction supplied with SU WL500 Wall Mount Bracket to your installer 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 TV is securely mounted Note when installing When using the SU WL500 Wall Mount Bracket the space between the wall and the TV will be 6 cm 2 3 s inches Use this space to route cables to the TV 6 cm 2 3 s inches 46 For SU WL500 Step 1 Checking the parts required for the installation Open the Wall Mount Bracket package and check the contents for all required parts along with the Instructions Step 2 Deciding on the installation location Decide where you want to install your TV Refer to the TV installation dimensions table Refer to the Instructions for SU WL500 Dimension Table 7 E LE i R a ol Screen center point Unit mm TV Screen Length for each mounting angle Weight inches Dimensions center 3 A dimensions Angle 0 Angle 20 TV Model E TV x4 1 334 795 22 424 162 411 752 463
43. n display of your preference Based on the original signal source you may see black bars around the picture or just on the both sides of the screen Sometimes you will see the picture fill the full screen This is due to the signals your TV receives You can manually select available Wide Mode settings as you watch your TV by pressing the WIDE button on your remote control or you can set your TV to Auto Wide To set Auto Wide Press HOME and select Settings then select the Screen settings Select Auto Wide and set to On To change the Wide Screen Mode Press WIDE repeatedly to cycle through the available modes 4 3 Original source 16 9 Original source Standard definition source High definition source sO KN MS N 8 3 K lt X Wide Zoom mal This mode is not available Z Full Full RH 2 s Zoom Zoom KA KAK Normal is available with 480i or 480p sources only 25 sainjeay Bulsn Wide Mode with PC Wide Mode is also available for the PC settings When a PC is connected to the TV and PC input is selected you can change the PC Screen settings PC Settings Wide Mode Normal Reset Auto Adjustment Phase Pitch Horizontal Center Vertical Center To change the Wide Screen Mode for PC Timing Press WIDE repeatedly to cycle through the available modes while in the PC in
44. nce Parental guidance suggested Parents strongly cautioned Mature audience only Content Based Ratings FV lt n ro gt Fantasy violence Suggestive dialogue Strong language Sexual situations Violence e To ensure maximum blocking capability set the Age Based Ratings Continued 37 snuayy ay Buisn Canadian Models Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating Options To select custom rating options for Canada select Canada in the Country setting page 36 Option Description English Rating C C8 G PG 14 18 French Rating G 8 ans 13 ans 16 ans 18 ans U S A Rating Viewing Blocked Programs All children Children 8 years and older General programming Parental guidance Viewers 14 and older Adult programming General programming Not recommended for young children Not recommended for ages under 13 Not recommended for ages under 16 Programming restricted to adults See US Models on page 37 for details You can view blocked programs by entering your password Press when tuned to a blocked program then enter the password This temporarily deactivates the parental control feature To reactivate the Parental Lock settings turn off the TV When the TV is turned on again your Parental Lock settings are reactivated 38 E Using the Setup Settings Option USB Auto Start Closed Captions CC T Description Select On to start photo playback automatically
45. nd Dn Screw eC not supplied 3 Anchor the TV to the wall Anchor the TV to the wall by using bolts wall anchor and chain or rope Wall anchor not supplied a 5 Wall mount holes Anchor bolts n M Rope or chain not supplied cu aot supplied e Contact Sony Customer Support to obtain the optional Support 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 e 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 16 Running Initial Setup During initial setup you will perform the following e Set the language for the On Screen Display OSD text e Choose your viewing environment e Scan for digital and analog channels Complete your cable connections before beginning the Initial Setup Refer to the Quick Setup Guide supplied for sample connection diagrams Please select your language 1 Turn on the TV The Initial Setup screen will lt appar 2 Use the remote control buttons described below to navigate through the Initial Setup 4 gt buttons Allow you to navigate and highlight options where applicable button Allows you to select the highlighted option and advance to the next screen 3 Auto Program will scan for a
46. nd 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 e furniture that can easily be used as steps such as a chest 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 are not accessible to curious children OOD DD Recommended Measures to Secure the TV Consider the following measures when securing your TV to a TV stand not supplied 1 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 e attach one side of the angle brace to the wall stud e attach the other side to the TV stand Angle braces Stand Continued 15 papeys Bulyay 2 Secure the TV to the stand Use the optional hardware listed below not supplied e M4 x 16 mm machine screw screwed into the TV s Table Top Stand e A screw or similar attach it to the TV stand e 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 Sony Support Belt Kit M4 x 16 mm machine Rope or chain screw not supplied Screw hole on the not supplied Table Top Sta
47. nnels that are not present in the TV s memory see pages 17 and 35 Cannot receive or select e Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not present channels in the TV s memory see pages 17 and 35 e To receive or select cable channels make sure that Signal Type in the Channel settings is set to Cable see page 35 To receive or select UHF channels over an antenna make sure Signal Type is set to Antenna The TV turns off e Check if Sleep Timer is activated see page 40 automatically e Check Idle TV Standby in the Eco settings No picture from some video Check the connection between the optional video equipment and the TV sources e Press INPUT on the remote control see page 26 Continued 5 uo euoju j 48410 Condition Explanation Solution Poor picture Picture quality not as good as viewed at the store e Picture quality depends on the signal content See Quick Setup Guide supplied to display the best possible picture for that signal Broadcast HD formats have poor quality e Content and signal quality are controls by the signal provider Many HD channels and content are actually upscaled versions of standard definition broadcasts The picture is affected by the quality of the signal received which varies between channel and program Double images or ghosts e Check cable antenna connections e Check the antenna location and direction Only snow and noise appear
48. o FCC regulations you are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Compatible Wall Mount Bracket Information Use the following Sony Wall Mount Bracket with your TV model Sony TV Model No KDL 55BX520 Sony Wall Mount Bracket Model No SU WL500 Use with other Wall Mount Brackets may cause instability and could result in property damages or injury Note This television includes a QAM demodulator which should allow you to receive unscrambled digital cable television programming via subscription service to a cable service provider Availability of digital cable television programming in your area depends on the type of programming and signal provided by your cable service provider For Customers in the United States The lamp in this product contains mercury Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities or the Telecommunications Industry Association www eiae org To Customers Sufficient expertise is required for TV installations Be sure to subcontract the installation to a Sony dealer or licensed contractor and pay adequate attention to safety during the installation Pour les clients r sidant au Canada Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada In
49. o enlarge the picture horizontally and vertically to an equal aspect ratio that fills the wide screen Select to continue using the current Wide Mode setting when the channel or input is changed Automatically adjusts the picture to the most appropriate display area Full Pixel 1 Normal 1 Displays pictures in their original size when parts of the picture are cut off available depending on the TV model Displays pictures in their original size Displays pictures in their recommended size Enlarges the picture so that the edges are outside the visible display area Allows you to move the position of the picture left and right Available in Wide Zoom and Zoom Allows you to move the position of the picture up and down Available in Wide Zoom and Zoom e Normal is not available when you are watching a 720p 1080i or 1080p source If 4 3 Default is set to anything but Off the Wide Mode setting changes only for the current channel When you change channels or inputs Wide Mode is automatically replaced with the 4 3 Default setting for 4 3 sources To retain the current Wide Mode setting as channels and inputs are changed set 4 3 Default to Off 4 3 Default is not available if Auto Wide is set to Off Continued 33 snuayy ay Buispn Option PC Settings Di Description When a PC is connected to the TV and the PC input is selected the PC settings screen appears instead of the Screen settings You can
50. ogram Add Digital 1 Select Add Digital Channels Channels 2 Select OK to add digital channels Show Hide Allows you to show or hide channels that appear when you use the CH buttons Channels 1 Press to scroll through the channels until you find the channel you want to show or hide Then press to select it 2 Press to determine if the channel will be shown or hidden Then press to select it Label Channels Allows you to assign labels such as station call letters to channel numbers 1 Press to scroll through the channel numbers Then press to select the channel number that you want to assign a label 2 Press to scroll through the label characters A Z 0 9 etc Press to move to the next character Repeat the previous steps to add up to seven characters to the label When finished press Analog Fine Allows you to fine tune the selected analog channel manually if you feel that a slight Tune tuning adjustment may improve picture quality Select Auto to adjust to the most appropriate analog channel T e You should run Auto Program after changing the Signal Type setting Running Auto Program will clear the Favorites list e Channels that you set to be hidden can be accessed by the 0 9 and O buttons e You can set channels to be hidden that are automatically set in Auto Program 35 snu n ay Buisn La Using the Parental Lock Settings Option Description Enter password The Parental Lo
51. out of your TV Safety Booklet Quick Setup Guide m Contains precautionary Provides TV setup information with sample measures to keep you and connection diagrams your TV safe Read this information prior to setting up your TV Operating Instructions Ly Provides the most detailed information to operate your TV Experiencing Stunning HD with Your BRAVIA The quality of the image you see on your BRAVIA TV is only as good as the quality of the signal it receives To experience the stunning detail of your new BRAVIA TV you need access to HD programming Your BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD programming from e Over the air broadcasting via HD quality antenna e HD cable subscription e HD satellite subscription Blu ray Disc player or other HD compatible external equipment Contact your cable satellite or HD service provider for information on upgrading to HD programming The Four Steps to a Stunning HD Experience Set Source Sound and Setup Along with your BRAVIA TV set a complete HD system requires a source of HD programming an HD sound system and a proper connection setup Refer to the Quick Setup Guide enclosed separately for connecting optional equipment You can enjoy crisp clear images smooth movement and high impact visuals from 1080 HD signals as shown here When you compare a high definition signal to a standard analog signal you will notice a big difference in picture quality If black bars
52. put mode Incoming PC signal O O 800 x 600 O qQ 4 Normal D O o7 o Full 1 KX Full 2 z0 7Y s Use the Auto Adjustment to adjust the display position and phase of the picture when the TV receives an input signal from the connected PC 26 Inputs Press INPUT to display the Input menu and toggle through the external inputs to select your video signal for viewing including the TV mode The inputs list consists of TV mode and other equipment connected to the TV You can label your external inputs to identify them easily To Label an Input 1 Press HOME and select Settings then select the Setup settings Select the Label Video Inputs option in AV Setup Press to highlight the video input HDMI Video 1 2 Component PC to which you want to assign a label press to select the input of your choice Press to highlight one of the displayed labels that corresponds to your connected equipment then press G 3 If you have an open input where no equipment is connected you can label it as Skip When you assign Skip your TV will skip over this input when you press the INPUT button The Skip labeled input is grayed out in the input list Playing back Photo Music Video via USB You can enjoy photo music video files stored in a Sony digital still camera or camcorder through a USB cable or USB storage device on your TV Super Speed USB USB3 0 i
53. r On when Muting by pressing the CC button on the remote control Continued 39 snuayy ay Buisn Option Description Sleep Timer Set the time in minutes Off 15 30 45 60 90 or 120 that you would like the TV to remain on before shutting off automatically Language Select to display all on screen settings in your language of choice English Espanol Fran ais Info Displays the information related to the input signal you are watching Banner Select Small to display minimal channel and program title or select Large to display detailed channel and program information along with the TV icon if you are viewing the TV This information will appear if it is available from the broadcaster Info Banner appears on the screen each time the channel and external inputs are changed or when DISPLAY on the remote control is pressed AV Setup Label Video Inputs Video1 Component Selection Allows you to identify A V equipment you connected to the TV such as a VCR DVD etc For example if you have a DVD player connected to the COMPONENT IN jack you can select the label DVD for the Component input Then when you press INPUT to change inputs the video label you assigned to that input appears on screen 1 Press to highlight the video input HDMI Video 1 2 Component PC to which you want to assign a label Then press to select the input 2 Press to highlight one of the displayed labels Then press to select the label
54. ription 1 INPUT Press to display the list of External Inputs and TV mode Press repeatedly to toggle through the inputs See page 26 2 SYNC Press to display the BRAVIA Sync Menu and then MENU select connected HDMI equipment from HDMI Device Selection 3 Equipment These buttons are used to control the equipment Control connected to the TV by using the Control for HDMI function not available on all Control for HDMI equipment Some other buttons on the remote control may also operate BRAVIA Sync equipment lt 4 fast reverse Press to play a program in fast rewind mode B play Press to play a program at a normal speed Il pause Press to pause playback gt fast forward Press to play a program in fast forward mode l lt 4 go to previous Press to replay the current program from the previous chapter mark if any or from the beginning of the live TV cache E stop Press to stop playback gt PI go to next Press to advance forward to the next chapter mark if any or to live TV when playing back a recorded program Continued 19 AL 24 Bujesodo pa When you set Scene Select to Photo Music Cinema Game or Sports Sound Mode is automatically set to Dynamic 20 INPUT SYNC MENU POWER O a ae 9 gt WIDE DISPLAY MUTING JUMP SONY Button Description
55. rks of Dolby Laboratories Blu ray Disc is a trademark BRAVIA and BRAVIA BRAVIA Sync Motionflow and are trademarks or registered marks of Sony Corporation PlayStation is a registered trademark and PS3 is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc IDTV HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION Hom O DPOLBY DIGITAL Cleaning When cleaning be sure to unplug the power cord to avoid any chance of electric shock e Wipe the LCD screen gently with a soft cloth e Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth slightly moistened with a solution of mild soap and warm water e If using a chemically pretreated cloth please follow the instruction provided on the package e Never use strong solvents such as a thinner alcohol or benzine for cleaning e See the supplied Safety Booklet for additional information The 55 class has a 54 6 inch viewable image size measured diagonally Contents LL es Introducing Your New BRAVIA Welcome to the World of BRAVIA 4 Experiencing Stunning HD with Your BRAVIA ipia noya aa cna S 4 The Four Steps to a Stunning HD Experience 20 ee eee eee 5 TV Feature Highlights 5 Getting Started Setting Up Your TV 20 00005 6 Locating Inputs and Outputs 7 Connecting the TV 0 0 5 9 Connecting Other Equipment 13 When Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area
56. s not supported 1 Connect a supported USB device to the TV 2 Press HOME 3 Press to select Photo Music or Video then press The file or folder list appears 4 Press to select a file or folder then press When you select a folder select a file then press Playback starts Picture Frame Allows you to display a photograph on the screen for a selected period of time After that period the TV automatically switches itself into standby mode Playback Options Allows you to make adjustments for photo music and video settings Photo Playback Auto Start The TV automatically displays the thumbnail view screen when the TV is turned on and a digital still camera or other device storing photo files is connected to the USB port then turned on page 39 Notes when playing back files e While the TV is accessing the data on the USB device observe the following Do not turn off the TV or connected USB device Do not disconnect the USB cable Do not remove the USB device The data on the USB device may be damaged e Sony will not be held liable for any damage to or loss of data on the recording media due to a malfunction of any connected devices or the TV e Playback does not start automatically if the TV is turned on after connecting the digital still camera or other device to the USB port e USB playback is supported for the following photo file formats JPEG JPEG forma
57. t files with the extension jpg and conforming to DCF 2 0 or Exif 2 21 e USB playback is supported for the following music file format MP3 files with the extension mp3 that have not been copyrighted e USB playback is supported for the following video file format MPEG1 MPEG files with the extension mpg e Photo Playback Auto Start works only for photo files in the newest digital still camera folder DCF compliant highest numbered DCIM folder e Playback may not start automatically when some digital still cameras such as cameras with internal memory are connected e The file name and folder name support only English e When you connect a Sony digital still camera set the camera s USB connection mode to Auto or Mass Storage For more information about USB connection mode refer to the instructions supplied with your digital camera e Use a USB storage device that is compliant with USB Mass Storage Class standards 27 sainjea4y Bulsn Using the Menus The HOME button allows you to access a variety of TV settings and USB media files Navigating through TV Menus 1 Press on the remote control to display the menu FTN A options 2 Press 4 to navigate on the menu or adjust the N settings 3 Press to select or confirm MENU 4 Press to exit C2 The Favorites feature provides quick access to your frequently used items such as pr
58. the PC IN with an HD15 cable or with the HDMI IN e Ensure the output signal from the PC is one of the formats listed on page 44 e Turn the PC off Confirm the PC connection and restart the PC Plug and play will auto detect the TV and correctly set up PC timing e Verify the PC is not in standby or hibernation mode Poor Picture e Adjust the resolution see page 44 e Adjust Pitch and Phase General TV screen feels warm Due to the thin profile of this television the heat generated by the LCD panel backlight and supporting electronics will be more noticeable This is normal operation and not a cause for concern Wide Mode changes automatically The current Wide Mode setting is automatically replaced with the 4 3 Default setting when you change the channel or video input if 4 3 Default in the Screen settings is set to other than Off If you want to lock in Wide Mode selected with WIDE on the remote control set 4 3 Default to Off in the Screen settings see page 33 Check the Auto Wide option in the Screen settings see page 33 Suddenly the picture gets smaller NO One e The picture gets smaller during the commercials due to the method in which the provider broadcasts their content When HD content channels switch to SD content commercials the picture may be small with a black border e Auto Wide will not expand the picture during these content changes since the content informa
59. tion is regulated by the channel signal provider You can manually change the Wide Mode if you prefer see page 25 This setting will remain in effect until you change the channel or input or manually change the Wide Mode again Black box on screen e You have selected a text option and no text is available see page 39 To turn off this feature set the CC Display option to Off If you were trying to select closed captioning select CC1 instead of Text1 4 Continued 53 uoneuoju j 48410 Condition Explanation Solution Black bands appear at the edges of the screen OAD BA e Some wide screen programs are filmed in aspect ratios that are greater than 16 9 this is especially common with theatrical releases Your TV will show these programs with black bands at the top and bottom of the screen For more details check the documentation that came with your DVD Blu ray or contact your program provider Programs in 4 3 aspect ratio will have bands on left and right sides of the screen Programs broadcast in HD formats 720p and 1080i with 4 3 content will commonly have black bands on the left and right sides of the screen which are added by the broadcaster see image on left Auto Wide will not expand the picture when the black bands on the sides of the screen are added by the broadcaster You can manually change the Wide Mode to Wide Zoom or Zoom to fill the screen which will remain in affect until you change
60. vailable channels from the signal source directly connected to the TV s CABLE ANTENNA input Follow the help text provided on the screen to run the Auto Program e Select Cancel to stop or cancel the Auto Program The Auto Program can be done at later time To run Auto Program at a later time press HOME select Settings and then select Auto Program under Channel settings e Connect either your cable or antenna to the TV you can connect both using an A B RF switch not supplied for more details see page 9 17 p ues Bulyayy Operating the TV Pee Using the Remote Control To Insert Batteries into the Remote Control Insert two size AA batteries supplied by matching and on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment of the remote control e Point your remote control directly at the IR sensor located on your TV e Make sure that no objects are blocking the path between the remote control and the IR sensor on your TV e Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your remote control try turning off the fluorescent lamps e If you are having problems with the remote control reinsert or replace your batteries and make sure that they are correctly inserted 18 Remote Control Button Description MUTING JUMP SONY Ps The 5 B and CH buttons have a tactile dot Use them as a reference when operating the TV Button Desc
61. y turns the connected video camera off when you switch the TV to standby mode Control for HDMI BRAVIA Sync is only available for the connected Sony equipment that has the BRAVIA Sync or is compatible with Control for HDMI The Control for HDMI settings must be set on both the TV and connected equipment For settings on the connected equipment refer to their instruction manuals e When specific Sony equipment compatible with Control for HDMI BRAVIA Sync is connected BRAVIA sync is automatically activated on the equipment 23 sainjeay Bulsn Using PIP Feature PIP picture in picture displays a picture from a connected PC in full screen and a TV program or other external input see below To Enter PIP table in an inset window Closed Captions CC is not available with PIP mode Sub Window Location of the Sub Window Main p can be moved Window eee by pressing PC 4 4 To Enter PIP PIP Supported Inputs In main window In sub window PC TV channel CABLE ANTENNA VIDEO IN 1 2 HDMI IN video timing TV channel CABLE ANTENNA VIDEO IN 1 2 COMPONENT IN HDMI IN PC timing 1 Press OPTIONS while in the PC mode 2 Select PIP from the OPTIONS menu 3 The sub window will appear To Change Channels You can change the channel of the sub window by pressing CH or entering the channel number using the 0 9 numeric buttons To Exit from PIP 1

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