Sony KLV-40S550A - BRAVIA 40" 1080p Multi-System LCD TV. Dual Voltage, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...009 Sony Corporation 4 135 850 12 1 KLV 52 46 40 32V550A 40 32V530A 40S550A 4 135 850 12 1 KLV 52V550A KLV 46V550A KLV 40V550A 40V530A KLV 40S550A KLV 32V550A 32V530A Operating Instructions LCD Colour TV ...

Page 2: ...re quality Changes to certain features settings and functionalies of this TV e g Picture Sound and Eco settings can slightly change the power consumption Depending upon such changed settings the power consumption may vary which possibly could exceed the stated energy rating To reset the TV to ENERGY RATING qualified settings select Home mode from the initial set up procedure in Factory Settings un...

Page 3: ... 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 Using Menu Functions Navigating through TV Home Menu on XMB 23 TV Settings Menu 24 Usin Additional Information Installing the Accessories Wall Mount Bracket 33 Specifications 36 T...

Page 4: ...6 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 1 Attaching the stand For KLV 46 40 32V550A KLV 40 32V530A For KLV 40S550A If using an electric screwdriver set the tightening torque at approximately 1 ...

Page 5: ...1 Install a wood screw 4 mm in diameter not supplied in the TV stand 2 Install a machine screw M4 20 not supplied into the screw hole of the TV 3 Tie the wood screw and the machine screw with a strong cord not supplied z An optional Sony support belt kit is used to secure the TV Contact your nearest Sony service centre to purchase a kit Have your TV model name ready for reference 8 8 Antenna cable...

Page 6: ...connected depending on the screen size 5 Performing the initial set up You can also tune channels manually page 31 Language options vary depending on model 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 3 Follow the instructions on the screen Location Select Home for the best TV settings to use the TV i...

Page 7: ...de Adjusting the viewing angle of the TV For KLV 52 46 40 32V550A KLV 40 32V530A only This TV can be adjusted within the angles shown below Adjust the angle left and right swivel Detaching the Table Top Stand from the TV Remove the screws guided by the arrow marks of the TV Do not remove the Table Top Stand for any reason other than listed below To wall mount the TV Top view Front ...

Page 8: ...rds or sideways Do not place the TV set on a shelf rug bed or in a closet Do not cover the TV set with a cloth such as curtains or items such as newspapers etc Do not install the TV set as shown AC power cord Handle the AC power cord and outlet as follows in order to avoid any risk of fire electrical shock or damage and or injuries The shape of AC power plug which is supplied with the TV set varie...

Page 9: ...CD screen This is a structural property of the LCD screen and is not a malfunction Do not push or scratch the front filter or place objects on top of this TV set The image may be uneven or the LCD screen may be damaged If this TV set is used in a cold place a smear may occur in the picture or the picture may become dark This does not indicate a failure These phenomena disappear as the temperature ...

Page 10: ...er Press to turn the TV on or off To turn the TV completely off turn off the TV then unplug the mains lead AC power cord from the mains AC power 3 Twin Picture PIP Displays two pictures simultaneously page 20 4 F f G g Press F f G g to move the on screen cursor Press to select confirm the highlighted item When playing a photo file Press to pause start a slideshow Press F G to select the previous f...

Page 11: ...rn on the TV without sound press this button 0 Info Text reveal Press once to display current channel number scene mode sound mode and screen mode Press again to display clock information Press third time to remove the display from the screen In Text mode page 15 Reveals hidden information e g answers to a quiz qa OPTIONS Press to display a list that contains Device Control or shortcuts to some se...

Page 12: ...Cinema Delivers picture scenes just like those in a theatre like atmosphere with dynamic sound Sports Delivers picture scenes that enable you experience realistic picture and sound like those in a stadium Photo Delivers picture scenes that authentically reproduces the texture and colour of a printed photo Music Delivers sound effects that enable you experience dynamic and clear sound like that at ...

Page 13: ...layed when the button is pressed THEATRE You can set Theatre Mode to on or off When Theatre Mode is set to on the optimum sound quality if the TV is connected with an audio system using an HDMI cable and picture quality for film based contents are automatically set If you turn the TV off Theatre Mode is also turned off When you change the Scene Select setting Theatre Mode turns off automatically C...

Page 14: ...using the remote and is displayed at the bottom of the screen Use the remote buttons shown on the operation guide Indicators Indicator Description 1 Light sensor page 24 Do not put anything over the sensor doing so may affect its function 2 Remote control sensor Receives signals from the remote Do not put anything over the sensor The sensor may not work properly 3 Picture Off Timer Lights up in gr...

Page 15: ...PROG to select a TV channel To access Text 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 z You can also jump directly to a page by selecting the page number displayed on the screen Press and F f G g to select the page ...

Page 16: ... not be visible In such a case adjust Vertical Size in the Screen menu page 28 z When Auto Wide page 27 is set to On the TV will automatically select the best mode to suit the input from an external equipment If 720p 1080i or 1080p source pictures are displayed with black borders on the screen edges select Wide Zoom or Zoom to adjust the pictures Wide Zoom Enlarges the centre portion of the pictur...

Page 17: ...nnels that you specify 1 Press 2 Perform the desired operation as shown in the following table or displayed on the screen Favourite List To Do this Watch a channel Press Turn off the Favourite list Press Add a current channel to the Favourite list Press F f to select Add to Favourites then press Remove a channel from the Favourite list 1 Press F f to select Edit Favourites then press The Favourite...

Page 18: ...ur TV Digital still camera Camcorder USB storage media Camcorder Headphones DVD player Blu ray disc player Audio system PC HDMI output PC Hi Fi audio equipment Home theatre system Video game equipment DVD player DVD player with component output VCR Camcorder Not available for KLV 40 32V530A This terminal will be labeled as 3 for KLV 40 32V530A only This terminal will be labeled as HDMI 2 IN for KL...

Page 19: ...ly an authorized HDMI cable bearing the HDMI logo We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable high speed type 3 1 or 2 Component video cable audio cable When using the component video jack 1 as the video jack 3 select Video 3 in the Video 3 Component 1 Input menu page 30 You cannot use the component video jack 1 and the video jack 3 at the same time 2 7 1 1 or 2 and 1 or 2 S video cable or composi...

Page 20: ...r Twin Picture mode 1 Press except HDMI PC or PC input The picture from the connected equipment is displayed on the left and the TV programme is displayed on the right The picture framed in gray is audible 2 Press RETURN or repeatedly to return to single picture mode For PIP mode 1 Press again The mode changes from Twin Picture to PIP The picture from the connected PC or equipment is displayed in ...

Page 21: ...th the extension arw for preview only USB playback is supported for the following music file format MP3 files with the extension mp3 that have not been copyrighted USB playback is supported for the following video file format MPEG1 files with the extension mpg Photo Playback Auto Start works only for photo files in the newest digital still camera folder DCF compliant highest numbered DCIM folder P...

Page 22: ... you turn on a connected audio system while the TV is on the sound output switches from the TV speaker to the audio system 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 SYNC MENU to display the menu of the connected HDM...

Page 23: ...ollow the instructions on the screen 5 Press HOME to exit The options you can adjust vary depending on the situation Unavailable options are greyed out or not displayed Media category icon Description Settings You can make advanced settings and adjustments For details about settings see page 24 Photo You can enjoy photo files via USB devices page 21 Music You can enjoy music files via USB devices ...

Page 24: ...Power Saving Reduces power consumption of the TV by adjusting the backlight When you select Picture Off the picture is switched off and the Picture Off indicator on the TV front panel lights up in green The sound remains unchanged Idle TV Standby Turns the TV off after it has been kept idle for the preset length of time PC Power Management Switches the TV to standby mode when the TV receives no si...

Page 25: ...excluding Target Inputs Picture Mode and Advanced Settings Backlight Adjusts the brightness of the backlight Picture Increases or decreases picture contrast Brightness Brightens or darkens the picture Colour Increases or decreases colour intensity Hue Increases or decreases the green tones and red tones Hue can be adjusted only for the NTSC colour signal e g U S A video tapes Colour Temperature Ad...

Page 26: ...emperature of each colour Sound Target Inputs Allows you to select whether to use the common settings or to make custom settings for the input you are currently viewing Common Applies common settings to all inputs in which Target Inputs is set to Common Name of current input e g Video 1 Allows you to make custom settings for the input Sound Mode Sets a sound mode Sound Mode includes options best s...

Page 27: ...uman voices For example if the voice of a news announcer is indistinct you can turn up this setting to make the voice louder Conversely if you are watching a sports programme you can turn down this setting to soften the voice of the commentator Sound Enhancer Enhances high frequency sounds Reproducing the sound with much clearness by adjusting high frequency bands Sound Booster Produces a fuller s...

Page 28: ...djusts the vertical position of the picture when Wide Mode is set to Wide Zoom or Zoom Vertical Size Adjusts the vertical size of the picture when Wide Mode is set to Wide Zoom Screen for PC input Auto Adjustment Automatically adjusts the display position phase and pitch of the picture when the TV receives an input signal from the connected PC z Auto Adjustment may not work well with certain input...

Page 29: ...ically starts photo playback 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 Playback does not start automatically if the TV is turned on after connecting the digital still camera or other device to the USB port Quick Start The TV turns on faster than usual by turning on the power using the remote However power con...

Page 30: ...he TV Auto Devices Off When this is set to On the connected equipment that is compatible with control for HDMI turns off when you turn off the TV by remote Auto TV On When this is set to On the TV turns on when you turn on the connected equipment that is compatible with control for HDMI HDMI Device List Displays a list of connected equipment that is compatible with control for HDMI You cannot use ...

Page 31: ...ng procedure Programme Block Blocks an individual channel from being watched 1 Press F f to select the channel you want to block then press 2 Press F f to select Block then press To watch the channel select Allow Intelligent Picture On with Indicator Automatically reduces the picture noise The signal level bar is displayed when the channel is changed or the display is changed from an input screen ...

Page 32: ...system B G I and D K You cannot receive stereo or dual sound when Low or High is selected Skip Skips unused channels when you press PROG to select channels To select channels you have programmed to skip use the corresponding number buttons Signal Booster Improves the picture quality if the TV signal is too strong or weak Press F f to select either Off if the signal is too strong picture distorted ...

Page 33: ...l Mount Bracket sold separately Refer to the Instructions supplied with the Wall Mount Bracket to properly carry out the installation Refer to Detaching the Table Top Stand from the TV page 7 Refer to TV installation dimensions table page 34 Refer to Screw and Hook Locations diagram table page 35 Place the TV on the Table Top Stand when securing the Mounting Hook Sufficient expertise is required f...

Page 34: ...r its weight TV installation dimensions table Model Name Display dimensions Screen centre dimension Length for each mounting angle Angle 0 Angle 20 A B C D E F G H SU WL500 SU WL50B SU WL500 SU WL50B SU WL500 SU WL50B SU WL500 only KLV 52V550A 1262 822 39 92 478 531 169 170 407 778 515 KLV 46V550A 1123 723 84 137 471 524 150 150 358 685 502 KLV 40V550A KLV 40V530A 987 636 122 175 463 515 147 147 3...

Page 35: ...40V550A KLV 40V530A KLV 40S550A d g d i b KLV 32V550A KLV 32V530A e g e h c d e f g h j i d e f g h j i a b c c b a b a c Screw location When installing the Mounting Hook on the TV Hook location When installing the TV onto the Base Bracket b a c Hook location a cannot be used for the models in the table above SU WL500 SU WL50B Hook location a cannot be used for the models in the table above Base B...

Page 36: ...p 75 ohms 0 3V negative sync PB CB 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms PR CR 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms COMPONENT IN1 2 Audio input phono jacks HDMI IN1 2 3 4 HDMI IN 4 KLV 52 46 40 32V550A KLV 40S550A only Video 1080 24p 1080p 1080i 720p 576p 576i 480p 480i Audio Two channel linear PCM 32 44 1 and 48 kHz 16 20 and 24 bits Analogue audio input minijack HDMI IN1 only PC Input see page 37 Audio output phono jacks PC IN PC Input...

Page 37: ...l This TV s PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync This TV s PC input does not support interlaced signals For the best picture quality it is recommended to use the signals in the above chart with a 60 Hz vertical frequency boldfaced Resolution Horizontal frequency kHz Vertical frequency Hz Standard Signals Horizontal Pixel Vertical Line VGA 640 480 31 5 60 VESA 640 480 37 5 75 V...

Page 38: ...tional equipment and the TV Ghosting occurs or double images appear Check the antenna cable connection Check the antenna location and direction Only snow and noise appear on the screen Check if the antenna is broken or bent Check if the antenna has reached the end of its serviceable life three to five years for normal use one to two years when used at the seaside The picture is distorted dotted li...

Page 39: ...V system setting is appropriate page 31 Channels Some channels are blank The channel is for scrambled subscription service only Subscribe to a pay TV service The channel is used only for data no picture or sound Contact the broadcaster for transmission details General The TV turns off automatically the TV enters standby mode Check if the Sleep Timer is activated or confirm the Duration setting of ...

Page 40: ...uctions 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 KLV 52 46 40 32V550A 40 32V530A 40S550A 4 135 850 12 1 ...