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Television Parts and Controls

Operating Instructions Connection TV to the Internet

Watching TV

Navigating through Home Menu

Viewing Pictures from Connected


Equipment

Additional Information

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Table of Contents

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Navigating through Home
Menu
Parts and Controls Internet Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Digital Programme List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Digital EPG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Using the TV as a Photo Frame . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connection TV to the Internet Listening to FM Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Setting up the Internet Connection . . . . 10 Photo Sharing Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Type 1: Secured network with Wi-Fi Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Protected Setup™ (WPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Playback Photo/Music/Video via USB . . . . 17
Type 2: Secured network without Wi-Fi Home Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Protected Setup™ (WPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting to a Home Network . . . . . . . . . 18
Type 3: Unsecured network with any type
Renderer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
of wireless LAN router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Display Settings for Media Servers . . . . . . . 18
Type 4: Wired network set-up . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Preparing a Wired Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Viewing the Network Status . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
If You Cannot Connect to the
Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Privacy Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Viewing Pictures from
Connected Equipment
Watching TV Connection Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Changing the Viewing Style . . . . . . . . . . 13 Using Audio and Video Equipment . . . . 30
Changing the Wide Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Using Screen mirroring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Setting Scene Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Additional Information
Installing the TV to the Wall . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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Introduction • Place the TV set on a stable, level surface to avoid it from falling
down and cause personal injury or damage to the TV.
Thank you for choosing this Sony product. • Install the TV so that the TV's Table-Top Stand does not
Before operating the TV, please read this manual thoroughly and protrudes out from the TV stand (not supplied). If the Table-Top
retain it for future reference. Stand protrudes out from the TV stand, it may cause TV set to
Note topple over, fall down, and cause personal injury or damage to
the TV.
• Before operating the TV, please read “Safety Information”
(page 3).
• Instructions about “Installing the TV to the Wall” are included
within this TV’s instructions manual.
• Images and illustrations used in Startup Guide and this manual
are for reference only and may differ from actual product
appearance.

Location of the identification label GB


Labels for TV Model No. and Power Supply rating are located on
the rear of the TV.
Labels for the AC adapter Model No. and Serial No. are located on
the bottom of the AC adapter.

Notice for customers in Thailand


This telecommunication equipment conforms to NTC technical
requirement.
• Only qualified service personnel should carry out wall
Notes for Australia and New Zealand model installations.
This product is ENERGY RATING qualified in the [Home] mode. • For safety reasons, it is strongly recommended that you use
ENERGY RATING is a programme designed to promote energy Sony accessories, including:
efficient products and practices. Wall-Mount Bracket: SU-WL450
• When the TV is initially set up, it is designed to meet ENERGY • Be sure to use the screws supplied with the Wall-Mount Bracket
RATING requirements while maintaining optimum picture when attaching the Mounting Hooks to the TV set. The supplied
quality. screws are designed as indicated by illustration when measured
• Changes to certain features, settings and functionalities of this from the attaching surface of the Mounting Hook.
TV (e.g. TV Guide, Picture/Sound, Eco setting) can slightly The diameter and length of the screws differ depending on the
change the power consumption. Wall-Mount Bracket model.
Depending upon such changed settings (e.g. [Shop] mode), the Use of screws other than those supplied may result in internal
power consumption may vary which possibly could exceed the damage to the TV set or cause it to fall, etc.
stated energy rating. 8 ~ 12 mm
To reset the TV to ENERGY RATING qualified settings, select
[Home] mode from the initial set-up procedure in [Factory
Settings] under the [Customer Support] menu. Screw (supplied with the
Wall-Mount Bracket)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Mounting Hook
If a television is not positioned in a sufficiently stable location, it Hook attachment on rear
can be potentially hazardous due to falling. Many injuries, of TV set
particularly to children, can be avoided by taking simple
precautions such as: Transporting
• Using cabinets or stands recommended by the manufacturer of • Before transporting the TV set, disconnect all cables.
the television. • Two or three people are needed to transport a large TV set.
• Only using furniture that can safely support the television. • When transporting the TV set by hand, hold it as shown below.
• Ensuring the television is not overhanging the edge of the Do not put stress on the LCD panel and the frame around the
supporting furniture. screen.
• Not placing the television on tall furniture (for example,
cupboards or bookcases) without anchoring both the furniture
and the television to a suitable support.
• Not standing the televisions on cloth or other materials placed
between the television and supporting furniture.
• Educating children about the dangers of climbing on furniture
to reach the television or its controls.

Safety Information
• When transporting the TV set, do not subject it to jolts or
WARNING excessive vibration.
Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as • When transporting the TV set for repairs or when moving, pack
sunshine, fire or the like. it using the original carton and packing material.
Ventilation
Installation/Set-up • Never insert anything in the cabinet.
Install and use the TV set in accordance with the instructions • Leave space around the TV set as shown below.
below in order to avoid any risk of fire, electrical shock or damage • It is strongly recommended that you use a Sony Wall-Mount
and/or injuries. Bracket in order to provide adequate air circulation.
Installation
• The TV set should be installed near an easily accessible AC
power outlet (mains socket).

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Installed on the wall NOTE ON AC ADAPTER


30 cm
Warning
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
10 cm 10 cm
apparatus to rain or moisture.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Do not install this equipment in a confined space, such as a
bookshelf or similar unit.
10 cm
• Please ensure that the AC power outlet (mains socket) is
Leave at least this space around the set.
installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Installed with stand • Be sure to use the supplied AC adapter and AC power cord
30 cm (mains lead). Otherwise it may cause a malfunction.
• Connect the AC adapter to an easily accessible AC power outlet
10 cm
10 cm 6 cm (mains socket).
• Do not coil the AC power cord (mains
lead) around the AC adapter. The core
wire may be cut and/or it may cause a
malfunction of the TV.
Leave at least this space around the set.
• To ensure proper ventilation and prevent the collection of dirt or • Do not touch the AC adapter with wet hands.
dust: • If you notice an abnormality in the AC adapter, disconnect it
 Do not lay the TV set flat, install upside down, backwards, or from the AC power outlet (mains socket) immediately.
sideways. • The set is not disconnected from the AC source as long as it is
 Do not place the TV set on a shelf, rug, bed or in a closet. connected to the AC power outlet (mains socket), even if the set
 Do not cover the TV set with a cloth, such as curtains, or items itself has been turned off.
such as newspapers, etc. • As the AC adapter will become warm when it is used for a long
 Do not install the TV set as shown below. time, you may feel hot when touching it by hand.
Air circulation is blocked.
Prohibited Usage
Do not install/use the TV set in locations, environments or
situations such as those listed below, or the TV set may
malfunction and cause a fire, electrical shock, damage and/or
Wall Wall injuries.
Location:
• Outdoors (in direct sunlight), at the seashore, on a ship or other
vessel, inside a vehicle, in medical institutions, unstable
locations, near water, rain, moisture or smoke.
• If the TV is placed in the changing room of
a public bath or hot spring, the TV may be
damaged by airborne sulphur, etc.
AC power cord (mains lead)
Handle the AC power cord (mains lead) and outlet (mains socket)
as follows in order to avoid any risk of fire, electrical shock or
damage and/or injuries:
• For best picture quality, do not expose the screen to direct
 The shape of AC power plug (mains plug), which is supplied illumination or sunlight.
with the TV set, varies depending on the regions. Be sure to • Avoid moving the TV from a cold area to a warm area. Sudden
connect the appropriate supplied AC power cord (mains lead)
room temperature changes may cause moisture condensation.
with the plug that fits into the AC power outlet (mains socket). This may cause the TV to show poor picture and/or poor colour.
 Use only Sony supplied AC power cords (mains lead), not those Should this occur, allow moisture to evaporate completely
of other brands.
before powering the TV on.
 Insert the plug fully into the AC power outlet (mains socket).
 Operate the TV set on a 100–240 V AC supply only. Environment:
 When wiring cables, be sure to unplug the AC power cord  Places that are hot, humid, or excessively dusty; where insects
(mains lead) for your safety and take care not to catch your feet may enter; where it might be exposed to mechanical vibration,
on the cables. near flammable objects (candles, etc.). The TV set shall not be
 Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from the AC power exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with
outlet (mains socket) before working on or moving the TV set. liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the TV.
 Keep the AC power cord (mains lead) away from heat sources.  Do not place the TV in a humid or
 Unplug the AC power plug (mains plug) and clean it regularly. If dusty space, or in a room with oily
the plug is covered with dust and it picks up moisture, its smoke or steam (near cooking tables
insulation may deteriorate, which could result in a fire. or humidifiers). Fire, electric shock, or
warping may result.
Notes
• Do not use the supplied AC power cord (mains lead) on any  Do not install the TV in places subject to extreme temperature,
other equipment. such as in direct sunlight, near a radiator or a heating vent. The
• Do not pinch, bend, or twist the AC power cord (mains lead) TV may overheat in such conditions which can cause
excessively. The core conductors may be exposed or broken. deformation of the enclosure and/or TV malfunction.
• Do not modify the AC power cord (mains lead).
• Do not put anything heavy on the AC power cord (mains lead).
• Do not pull on the AC power cord (mains lead) itself when
disconnecting the AC power cord (mains lead).
• Do not connect too many appliances to the same AC power
outlet (mains socket).
• Do not use a poor fitting AC power outlet (mains socket).

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Situation: • If this TV set is used in a cold place, a smear may occur in the
• Do not use when your hands are wet, with the cabinet removed, picture or the picture may become dark. This does not indicate a
or with attachments not recommended by the manufacturer. failure. These phenomena disappear as the temperature rises.
Disconnect the TV set from AC power outlet (mains socket) and • Ghosting may occur when still pictures are displayed
antenna during lightning storms. continuously. It may disappear after a few moments.
• Do not install the TV so that it sticks out • The screen and cabinet get warm when this TV set is in use. This
into an open space. Injury or damage is not a malfunction.
from a person or object bumping into • The LCD screen contains a small amount of liquid crystal. Follow
the TV may result. your local ordinances and regulations for disposal.

Handling and cleaning the screen surface/


cabinet of the TV set
Be sure to unplug the AC power cord (mains lead) connected to
Broken pieces: the TV set from AC power outlet (mains socket) before cleaning.
• Do not throw anything at the TV set. The screen glass may break To avoid material degradation or screen coating degradation, GB
by the impact and cause serious injury. observe the following precautions.
• If the surface of the TV set cracks, do not touch it until you have • To remove dust from the screen surface/cabinet, wipe gently
unplugged the AC power cord (mains lead). Otherwise electric with a soft cloth. If dust is persistent, wipe with a soft cloth
shock may result. slightly moistened with a diluted mild detergent solution.
• Never spray water or detergent directly on
When not in use the TV set. It may drip to the bottom of the
• If you will not be using the TV set for several days, the TV set screen or exterior parts and enter the TV set,
should be disconnected from the AC power (mains) for and may cause damage to the TV set.
environmental and safety reasons.
• As the TV set is not disconnected from the AC power (mains)
when the TV set is just turned off, pull the plug from the AC • Never use any type of abrasive pad, alkaline/acid cleaner,
power outlet (mains socket) to disconnect the TV set scouring powder, or volatile solvent, such as alcohol, benzene,
completely. thinner or insecticide. Using such materials or maintaining
• However, some TV sets may have features that require the TV prolonged contact with rubber or vinyl materials may result in
set to be left in standby to work correctly. damage to the screen surface and cabinet material.
• Periodic vacuuming of the ventilation openings is
recommended to ensure to proper ventilation.
For children • When adjusting the angle of the TV set, move it slowly so as to
• Do not allow children to climb on the TV set. prevent the TV set from moving or slipping off from its table
• Keep small accessories out of the reach of children, so that they stand.
are not mistakenly swallowed.
Optional Equipment
If the following problems occur... Keep optional components or any equipment emitting
Turn off the TV set and unplug the AC power cord (mains lead) electromagnetic radiation away from the TV set. Otherwise
immediately if any of the following problems occur. picture distortion and/or noisy sound may occur.
Ask your dealer or Sony service centre to have it checked by
qualified service personnel.
Wireless Function of the unit
When: • Do not operate this unit near medical equipment (pacemaker,
 AC power cord (mains lead) is damaged. etc.), as malfunction of the medical equipment may result.
 Poor fitting of AC power outlet (mains socket). • Although this unit transmits/receives scrambled signals, be
 TV set is damaged by being dropped, hit or having something careful of unauthorised interception. We cannot be responsible
thrown at it. for any trouble as a result.
 Any liquid or solid object falls through openings in the cabinet.
Caution about handling the remote control
About LCD Monitor Temperature • Observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries.
When the LCD Monitor is used for an extended period, the panel • Do not use different types of batteries together or mix old and
surrounds become warm. You may feel hot when touching there new batteries.
by the hand. • Dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly way. Certain
regions may regulate the disposal of batteries. Please consult
your local authority.
Precautions • Handle the remote control with care. Do not drop or step on it,
or spill liquid of any kind onto it.
• Do not place the remote control in a location near a heat source,
Viewing the TV a place subject to direct sunlight, or a damp room.
• For best picture quality, do not expose the screen to direct
illumination or sunlight.
• View the TV in moderate light, as viewing the TV in poor light or
during long period of time, strains your eyes.
• When using headphones, adjust the volume so as to avoid
excessive levels, as hearing damage may result.

LCD Screen
• Although the LCD screen is made with high-precision
technology and 99.99% or more of the pixels are effective, black
dots may appear or bright points of light (red, blue, or green)
may appear constantly on the LCD 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.

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Disposal of the TV set


Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment (Applicable in
the European Union and other
European countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol is on the remote control and AC
adapter.

Disposal of the TV set


Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment (Applicable in
Republic of India)
This symbol indicates that this product shall not
be treated as household waste and may not be
dropped in garbage bins. Product owners are
advised to deposit their product at the nearest
collection point for the recycling of electrical
and electronic equipment. Your co-operation shall facilitate
proper disposal & help prevent potential negative consequences/
hazards to the environment and human health, which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste disposal including
improper handling, accidental breakage, damage and/or
improper recycling of e-waste. The recycling of materials will help
to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information
about recycling of this product, please contact your local civic
office, your household waste disposal service provider or the
store where you made the purchase. You may contact our
company’s toll free number in India for assistance.

This product complies with the “India E-waste Rule 2011”. The
E-waste Rules, 2011 is an Indian directive aimed at reducing
the harmful environmental impact of waste electrical
equipment by restricting the use of known hazardous
substances. As of 1st May 2012, new electrical and electronic
equipment introduced into the market may no longer contain
the following chemicals or its specified maximum
concentration levels:
Lead, Mercury, Hexavalent Chromium, Polybrominated
Biphenyls (PBB) or Polybrominated Diphenylethers (PBDE) - in
concentrations exceeding 0.1 weight % and Cadmium - 0.01
weight %, except of exemptions set in Schedule 2 of the
aforesaid Rule.

ATTENTION:
This product is qualified for the BEE Star rating in the ‘Home’
Mode.
The Objectives of Star Labeling Program is designed to
promote energy efficient products and practices.
When the television is initially set up, it is designed to meet
the BEE Star Labeling requirements while maintaining
optimum picture quality.
• Changes to certain functionalities of this television (TV
Guide, Picture/sound etc) may change the power
consumption.
• Depending upon such changed setting (eg., Retail mode),
the power consumption may vary which possibly could
exceed the stated energy consumption.
To reset the television to Star rating qualified settings, select
‘Home’ mode from the initial set-up procedure in ‘factory
settings’ under the ‘Set-up’ menu.

* Attention statement is subject matter of BEE, and applicable if


functions is available.
** ”Home mode” conditions are as per BEE guideline only.

Notice for UAE Wireless Signal

TRA
REGISTERED No: ER0116912/13
DEALER No: DA0065531/11

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 CH/INPUT
Switches between the CH Up/Down screen
Parts and Controls and the input select screen.

 (Sensors/LED indicator)
TV • Receives signals from the remote control.
Do not put anything over the sensor.
Doing so may affect its function.
• Lights up in amber when the [Sleep Timer]
1 or [On Timer] is set (page 25), or the TV is
in Photo Frame Mode (page 15). GB
• Lights up in green when [Power Saving] is

Parts and Controls


set to [Picture Off] (page 27).
2 • Lights up in green when the TV is turned
on.
• Does not light up when the TV is in
standby mode.
• Flashes while the remote control is being
3 operated.
Note
• Make sure that the TV is completely turned off before
unplugging the AC power cord (mains lead).
Hint
• The  + button has a tactile dot. Use it as a reference
when operating the TV.

 / (Power)
Turns the TV on or switches to standby
mode.
Note
• To disconnect the TV from the AC power
completely, pull the plug from the mains socket.

 +/–/ / (Volume / Item select)


• Increases/decreases the volume, or
selects the next (+) or previous (–) channel
when the CH Up/Down notification is
displayed by pressing the CH/INPUT
button.
• Moves the selected input source up/down
when the input select menu is displayed
by pressing the CH/INPUT button.

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 Number buttons
Remote Control • Select channels. For channel numbers 10
and above, enter the next digit quickly.
* The remote control shape, location, availability and • In text mode, enter the three digit page
function of remote control button may vary number to select the page.
depending on your countries/region/TV model.
 EXIT*
Return to the previous screen or exit from
the menu. When an Interactive Application
service is available, press to exit from the
service.

 Colour buttons
Displays operation guide (when colour
buttons are available).

 NETFLIX*
Press to access the “NETFLIX” online service.

 / (Info / Text reveal)


• Displays information. Press once to
display information about the
programme/input you are viewing. Press
again to remove the display from the
screen.
• In text mode, reveals hidden information
(e.g. answers to a quiz).

 SLEEP*
Press repeatedly until the TV displays the
time in minutes ([Off]/[15 min]/[30 min]/
[45 min]/[60 min]/[90 min]/[120 min]) that
you want the TV to remain on before
shutting off. To cancel the sleep timer, press
SLEEP repeatedly until [Off] appears.

 //// (Item select / Enter)


• Select or adjust items.
• Confirm selected items.

 RETURN
• Returns to the previous screen of any
displayed menu.
• Stops playback when playing photo/
music/video file.
 / (Input select / Text hold)  HOME
• Displays and selects the input source Displays or cancels the menu.
(page 30).
• In text mode, holds the current page.   +/– (Volume)
Adjusts volume.
 DIGITAL/ANALOG
Switches to digital or analogue input.  AUDIO
Select the sound of multilingual source or
dual sound for the programme current
being viewed (Depend on programme
source).

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 (Subtitle)  OPTIONS
Changes the subtitle setting (page 21). Displays a list that contains shortcuts to
some setting menus.
 ////// The listed options vary depending on the
• Operate media contents on TV and current input and content.
connected BRAVIA Sync compatible
device.  (Jump)
• This key also can be used to operate VOD Returns to the previous channel or input
(Video on demand) sevice playback. viewed more than 15 seconds.
Availability is depend on VOD service.
(except KDL-32R410C, KDL-32R408C)  PROG +/–/ /
GB
• Selects the next (+) or previous (–)

Parts and Controls


channel.
Replays the scene/briefly fast forwards the • In text mode, selects the next ( ) or
scene. previous ( ) page.

 / (TV standby)   (Mute)


Turns the TV on or switches to standby Mutes the sound. Press again to restore the
mode. sound.

 SYNC MENU  (Wide Mode)


Press to display the BRAVIA Sync Menu and Adjusts the screen display. Press repeatedly
then select connected HDMI equipment to select the desired wide mode (page 13).
from [Device Selection]. Hint
The following options can be selected from • The number 5, , PROG + and AUDIO buttons have
BRAVIA Sync Menu. tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references when
operating the TV.
Device Control:
Use the [Device Control] to operate
equipment that is compatible with BRAVIA
Sync Control. Select options from [Home
(Menu)], [Options], [Content List] and [Power
Off] to operate the equipment.
Speakers:
Select [TV Speakers] or [Audio System] to
output the TV’s sound from the TV speakers
or connected audio equipment.
TV Control:
Use the [TV Control] menu to operate the TV
from the [Home (Menu)] or [Options] menu.
Return to TV:
Select this option to return to TV
programme.

  (Text)
In text mode, displays Text broadcast.
Each time you press , the display changes
cyclically as follows:
Text  Text over the TV picture (mix mode) 
No Text (exit the Text service)

 GUIDE (EPG)
Displays the Digital EPG (Electronic
Programme Guide) (page 15).

9GB

KDL-48R560C / 48R558C / 48R550C / 40R560C / 40R558C / 40R550C / 32R500C / 32R410C / 32R408C


4-562-311-13(1)
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Type 1: Secured network with Wi-Fi


Connection TV to the Internet Protected Setup™ (WPS)
(except KDL-32R410C, KDL-32R408C)
The WPS standard makes security of a wireless
home network as straightforward as pressing
Setting up the Internet the WPS button on the wireless LAN router.
Before setting up a wireless LAN, check the
Connection location of the WPS button on the router and
verify how to use it.
Using the network feature you can connect the
For security purpose, [WPS (PIN)] provides a PIN
TV to the Internet. The set-up procedure differs
code for your router. PIN code is renewed every
depending on the type of network and LAN
time you select [WPS (PIN)].
router. Before setting up the Internet
connection, be sure to set up a LAN router. 1 Press HOME, then select [Settings] 
Check your wireless LAN environment using the [System Settings]  [Set-up] 
following chart. [Network]  [Network Set-up].
Wireless LAN
2 IP Address setting/Proxy server:
Secure Wireless LAN? NO – automatic setting:
k Type 3 [Set up network connection]  [Easy]
YES m – manual setting:
[Set up network connection]  [Expert] 
Do you use a wireless LAN
NO [Wireless Set-up]
router compatible with Wi-Fi
k Type 2
Protected Setup™ (WPS)? 3 Select [WPS (Push Button)] for Push
YES m Button method or [WPS (PIN)] for PIN
Type 1* method.
Note
Button name of the WPS may differ depending on
Wired LAN , Type 4 the router (e.g. AOSS button).
* Type 1 is easier to set up if your router has an
automatic setting button, e.g. Air Station One-Touch
4 Follow the instructions on the set-up
Secure System (AOSS). Most of the latest routers have screen.
this function. Check your router. Note
• If you use WPS for network set-up, the security
Type 1: Follow the configuration for Secured settings of the wireless LAN router activate, and any
network with Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ equipment previously connected to the wireless LAN
(WPS). in a non-secure status will be disconnected from the
network.
Type 2: Follow the configuration for Secured In this case, activate the security settings of the
network without Wi-Fi Protected disconnected equipment and then reconnect. Or, you
Setup™ (WPS). can deactivate the security settings of the wireless
Type 3: Follow the configuration for Unsecured LAN router, and then connect the equipment to a TV
in a non-secure status.
network with any type of wireless • To use the network with IPv6, select [Settings] 
LAN router. [System Settings]  [Set-up]  [Network] 
Type 4: Follow the configuration for Wired [IPv6/IPv4 Priority]  [IPv6], then select [Easy] in [Set
up network connection].
network set-up.
• When IPv6 is selected, HTTP Proxy cannot be set.

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KDL-48R560C / 48R558C / 48R550C / 40R560C / 40R558C / 40R550C / 32R500C / 32R410C / 32R408C


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Type 2: Secured network without Wi-Fi Type 3: Unsecured network with any
Protected Setup™ (WPS) type of wireless LAN router
To set up a wireless LAN, SSID (wireless network To set up a wireless LAN, SSID (wireless network
name) and security key (WEP or WPA key) will be name) will be required.
required. If you do not know them, consult the
instruction manual of your router. 1 Press HOME, then select [Settings] 
[System Settings]  [Set-up] 
1 Press HOME, then select [Settings]  [Network]  [Network Set-up].
[System Settings]  [Set-up] 
[Network]  [Network Set-up]. 2 IP Address setting/Proxy server:
– automatic setting:
2 IP Address setting/Proxy server: [Set up network connection]  [Easy]
– automatic setting: – manual setting: GB
[Set up network connection]  [Easy] [Set up network connection]  [Expert] 

Connection TV to the Internet


– manual setting: [Wireless Set-up]
[Set up network connection]  [Expert] 
[Wireless Set-up] 3 Select [Scan], then select a network from
the list of scanned wireless networks.
3 Select [Scan], then select a network from
the list of scanned wireless networks. 4 Follow the instructions on the set-up
screen.
4 Follow the instructions on the set-up Note
screen. • Security key (WEP or WPA key) will not be required
Note because you do not need to select any security
method in this procedure.
• To use the network with IPv6, select [Settings] 
• To use the network with IPv6, select [Settings] 
[System Settings]  [Set-up]  [Network] 
[System Settings]  [Set-up]  [Network] 
[IPv6/IPv4 Priority]  [IPv6], then select [Easy] in [Set
[IPv6/IPv4 Priority]  [IPv6], then select [Easy] in [Set
up network connection].
up network connection].
• When IPv6 is selected, HTTP Proxy cannot be set.
• When IPv6 is selected, HTTP Proxy cannot be set.
• Please make sure your surrounding is secure when
you key in your password.

Type 4: Wired network set-up


Enter the respective alphanumeric values for
your router if necessary. The items that need to
be set (e.g. IP Address, Subnet Mask, DHCP)
may differ depending on the Internet service
provider or router. For details, refer to the
instruction manuals provided by your Internet
service provider, or those supplied with the
router.

1 Press HOME, then select [Settings] 


[System Settings]  [Set-up] 
[Network]  [Network Set-up].

2 IP Address setting/Proxy server:


– automatic setting:
[Set up network connection]  [Easy]
– manual setting:
[Set up network connection]  [Expert] 
[Wired Set-up]

11GB

KDL-48R560C / 48R558C / 48R550C / 40R560C / 40R558C / 40R550C / 32R500C / 32R410C / 32R408C


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3 Follow the instructions on the set-up Viewing the Network Status


screen.
You can confirm your network status.
[Network Set-up] can also be set from [Auto
Start-up] menu.
1 Press HOME, then select [Settings] 
[System Settings]  [Set-up] 
Note
[Network]  [Network Set-up].
• Allows automatic configuration of your wired/
wireless network.
When connecting with LAN cable: Wired
2 Select [View Network setting and
When connecting with built-in Wireless LAN: status].
Wireless
When connecting with both of the cables: Wired
• Set to [Easy], sets the IP address automatically. For
proxy server is not use.
• To use the network with IPv6, select [Settings]  If You Cannot Connect to the
[System Settings]  [Set-up]  [Network] 
[IPv6/IPv4 Priority]  [IPv6], then select [Easy] in [Set
up network connection].
Internet
• When IPv6 is selected, HTTP Proxy cannot be set. Use the diagnosis to check possible causes for
network connection failures, and settings.

Preparing a Wired Network 1 Press HOME, then select [Settings] 


[System Settings]  [Set-up] 
[Network]  [Network Set-up].
TV
2 Select [View Network setting and
status].

Internet 3 Select [Check Connection].


This may take several minutes. You cannot
cancel the diagnosis after selecting [Check
Modem
with
Connection].
router
functions
or
Privacy Policy
Router
When you use the following functions to
connect the Internet, certain information will be
sent to Sony Corporation’s global servers, which
Modem is considered to be personal information, and
need your agreement in order that service
providers use it.
Internet • System software updating by connecting the
Sony Corporation’s global servers through the
Note Internet.
• For LAN connections, use a Category 7 cable (not • The Internet contents or other Internet
supplied). services from service providers like Youtube.

This TV has the setting screens in Initial Setup or


Setting Menu to confirm your agreement to this
after you read the detail of Privacy Policy. If you
want to use these functions, please check
[Agree] in each setting screen. If [Disagree] is
checked, upper 2 function are not available.
You can change this setting by [HOME] 
[Settings]  [System Settings]  [Set-up] 
[Privacy Policy].

12GB

KDL-48R560C / 48R558C / 48R550C / 40R560C / 40R558C / 40R550C / 32R500C / 32R410C / 32R408C


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Watching TV Changing the Viewing Style

1 Press / on the TV or remote control to Changing the Wide Mode


turn on the TV.
1 Press repeatedly to select the wide
2 Press DIGITAL/ANALOG to switch mode.
between digital and analogue modes. [Wide Zoom]* [Normal]
3 Press the number buttons or PROG +/–
to select a TV channel.

4 Press  +/– to adjust the volume. [Full] [Zoom]*

GB

Watching TV
[14:9]*

* Parts of the top and bottom of the picture may


be cut off.

For HDMI PC Input (PC timing)


[Normal] [Full 1]

[Full 2]

Setting Scene Select


1 Press OPTIONS.

2 Press / then to select [Scene


Select].
When you select the desired scene
option, the optimum sound and picture
quality for selected scene are
automatically set. The options you can
select may vary. Unavailable options are
greyed out.

13GB

KDL-48R560C / 48R558C / 48R550C / 40R560C / 40R558C / 40R550C / 32R500C / 32R410C / 32R408C


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Navigating through Home Menu Internet Contents


(except KDL-32R410C, KDL-32R408C)
The HOME button allows you to access a variety Internet Contents delivers a variety of on-
of TV settings and features. demand entertainment straight to your TV. By
making an Internet connection, you can enjoy
your favorite internet contents.
1 Press HOME. Note
• Be sure to connect your TV to the Internet and
complete [Network Set-up] (page 24).

To use Internet Contents


1 Press HOME, then select [Internet
Contents].

2 Press / to select the desired internet


service in service list and press .

3 Press to launch the desired internet


contents.

To exit Internet Contents


2 Press / to select an option, then Press HOME.
press . Note
• If you experience difficulties with this feature, check
that the Internet connection is set up properly.
• The interface to Internet content depends on the
Internet content providers.
• To update Internet Contents services. Press HOME,
then select [Settings]  [System Settings]  [Set-up]
 [Network]  [Refresh Internet Content].

To use NETFLIX
Press NETFLIX button on the remote control to
launch menu.
Note
• It is possible that Netflix cannot be used via a Proxy
server.

14GB

KDL-48R560C / 48R558C / 48R550C / 40R560C / 40R558C / 40R550C / 32R500C / 32R410C / 32R408C


4-562-311-13(1)
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Digital Programme List Applications


1 Press HOME in digital mode.
2 Press / then to select [Digital Using the TV as a Photo Frame
Programme List]. Photo Frame displays the clock and calendar at
the same time as displaying a photo, and
listening to music or FM radio.

1 Press HOME.

2 Press / then to select


[Applications].

3 Press / then to select [Photo


Frame Mode].

3 Press /// then to select a


GB

Navigating through Home Menu


programme.

To use the Favourite list


The Favourite feature allows you to specify up to
four lists of your favourite programmes. While
watching TV, press to create or display a To launch Photo Frame while playback
Favourite list.
USB media
Hint
• Press the blue button to edit the Favourite list. Follow
the guides at the bottom of the screen.
1 Press OPTIONS while playback a photo
or music file.

2 Press / then to select [Photo


Frame Mode] to launch Photo Frame.
Digital EPG
To select Display mode
1 Press GUIDE in digital mode. You can change the photo frame display by
selecting [Display Mode] in the [Photo Frame
Settings] (page 25).

To select Clock Display mode


You can select among three clock display
modes by selecting [Clock Display] in the [Photo
Frame Settings] (page 25).

2 Press /// then


Note
to select a
• This TV does not have a battery powered backup for
programme. the clock. If there is a power failure or if you
disconnect the power cord, the current date and time
will reset automatically.

15GB

KDL-48R560C / 48R558C / 48R550C / 40R560C / 40R558C / 40R550C / 32R500C / 32R410C / 32R408C


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Duration
To save power, the TV continually plays back in Photo Sharing Plus
Photo Frame Mode for up to 24 hours before
powering off automatically. After automatic (except KDL-32R410C, KDL-32R408C)
power off, do not use Photo Frame Mode for at Connect, view and save favourite photos on TV
least one hour to avoid panel burn-in. using your devices (eg. smartphones or tablets).
You can change the setting of the [Duration] in
the [Photo Frame Settings] (page 25).
1 Press HOME.

2 Press / then to select


To avoid panel burn-in, the position of the [Applications].
photo, clock and calendar are switched
automatically every hour. 3 Press / then to select [Photo
Sharing Plus].

Listening to FM Radio 4 Follow the instructions on the screen to


connect your device to the TV.

1 Press HOME. 5 Open web browser on device after all


connections are established, then follow
2 Press / then to select the instructions on the screen to access
[Applications]. the URL.
3 Press / then to select [FM Radio]. To display photo on TV
4 Press PROG +/– to select an FM radio
1 Tap on your device to start.
station.
2 Select a photo.
To exit FM Radio mode The selected photo will be displayed
automatically on TV.
1 Press RETURN.

Presetting Radio Stations To save a photo displayed on TV


When you use FM Radio function for the first 1 Tap thumbnail on your device, then hold
time, press HOME and select [Settings]  the photo to open the context menu.
[System Settings]  [Channel Set-Up]  [FM
Radio Set-up]  [Auto Tuning]. 2 Select [OK].

To change preset radio stations


Note
1 Press OPTIONS in FM Radio mode. • Connect USB flash drive to keep up to 50 photos.
• Up to 10 smartphones or tablets can be connected to
the TV at the same time.
2 Press / then to select [FM Radio • Maximum file size of each photo is 20 MB.
Presets]. • You can also throw a background music with a
maximum size of 30 MB.
3 Press / then to select the radio • The default browser for Android 2.3 or later is
supported.
station you want to change. • The default browser for iOS is supported; however,
some functions cannot be used depending on the
4 Press / then to change the FM version of your iOS.
frequency then to edit FM Radio station
name.
Note
• If the station has a noisy sound, you may be able to
improve the sound quality by pressing /.
• When an FM stereo programme has static noise, press
AUDIO until [Mono] appears. There will be no stereo
effect, but the noise will be reduced.

16GB

KDL-48R560C / 48R558C / 48R550C / 40R560C / 40R558C / 40R550C / 32R500C / 32R410C / 32R408C


4-562-311-13(1)
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To play a photo as a slideshow (Photo)


Media 1 Press the green button in thumbnail
view to start slideshow.
To set [Slideshow Effect] and [Slideshow
Playback Photo/Music/Video via USB Speed], press OPTIONS  [Playback
You can enjoy photo/music/video files stored in Options].
a Sony digital still camera or camcorder through To stop a slideshow, press RETURN.
a USB cable or USB storage device on your TV. Note
• While the TV is accessing the data on a USB device,
1 Connect a supported USB device to the observe the following:
TV.  Do not turn off the TV.
 Do not disconnect the USB cable.
2 Press HOME.  Do not remove the USB device.
The data on the USB device may be damaged.
3 Press / then to select [Media]. • Sony will not be held liable for any damage to, or loss
of, data on the recording media due to a malfunction
4 Press / then
of any connected devices or the TV.
to select [Photo], • The file system on the USB device supports FAT16,
[Music] or [Video]. FAT32 and NTFS.
• The file name and folder name may not display GB
5 [Device Selection] appears. Press / to correctly in some cases.

Navigating through Home Menu


• When you connect a Sony digital still camera, set the
select a device. (except KDL-32R410C,
camera’s USB connection mode to Auto or Mass
KDL-32R408C) Storage. For more information about USB connection
mode, refer to the instructions supplied with your
6 Press /// then to select a file digital camera.
or folder. • Use a USB storage device that is compliant with USB
mass storage device class standards.
7 If more than one USB device is • If a selected file has incorrect container information,
or is incomplete, it cannot be played back.
connected, press the red button to
select [Playback Options] then [Device USB Video format
Selection] to select the appropriate USB • AVI (.avi)
device (KDL-32R410C, KDL-32R408C Video Codec: MPEG1, MPEG2, Xvid, MPEG4,
only). H.264, Motion JPEG
Audio Codec: PCM, MPEG1 Layer1/2, MPEG2
Playback Options AAC (2ch), MPEG4 AAC (2ch),
Press the red button in thumbnail view to MPEG4 HE-AAC (2ch), Dolby
display the list of USB playback settings. Digital (2ch), Dolby Digital Plus
(2ch), WMA v8, MP3
To adjust the picture and sound quality of • ASF (.wmv, .asf)
USB media Video Codec: WMV v9, Xvid, VC-1
Audio Codec: MP3, WMA v8
1 Press OPTIONS during media playback. • MP4 (.mp4, .mov, .3gp)
2 Press / then
Video Codec: MPEG4, H.264, H.263, Motion
to select [Picture] or
JPEG
[Sound].
Audio Codec: MPEG1 Layer1/2, MP3, MPEG2
3 Press /// then to select and AAC, MPEG4 AAC, MPEG4 HE-
adjust an item. AAC

17GB

KDL-48R560C / 48R558C / 48R550C / 40R560C / 40R558C / 40R550C / 32R500C / 32R410C / 32R408C


4-562-311-13(1)
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• MKV (.mkv) Note


• The server is required to be DLNA Certified™.
Video Codec: WMV v9, MPEG4, H.264, VC-1, • Files from a network device need to be in the
VP8 following formats:
Audio Codec: PCM, MPEG1 Layer1/2, MP3, Still images: JPEG
Music: MP3, linear PCM, WMA
MPEG2 AAC (2ch), MPEG4 AAC
Video: AVCHD, MPEG2, MPEG1, MP4 (AVC), MP4
(2ch), MPEG4 HE-AAC (2ch), (MPEG4), WMV
Dolby Digital (2ch), WMA v8, • Depending on the file, playback may not be possible
Dolby Digital Plus (2ch), DTS, even when using the supported formats.
DTS 2.0, VORBIS
• WebM (.webm)
Renderer
Video Codec: VP8
Audio Codec: VORBIS You can play back photo, music and video files
• PS (.mpg, .mpeg, .vro, .vob) stored in network devices (e.g. digital still
Video Codec: MPEG1, MPEG2 cameras, mobile phones, PC) on the TV screen
Audio Codec: MPEG1 Layer1/2, MP3, Dolby by directly operating the target device. The
Digital (2ch), Dolby Digital Plus network should also be renderer-compatible.
(2ch), DTS, DTS 2.0
• TS (.ts, .m2ts) Adjusting the renderer settings
Video Codec: MPEG2, H.264, VC-1 Press HOME, then select [Settings]  [System
Audio Codec: MPEG1 Layer1/2, MP3, MPEG2 Settings]  [Set-up]  [Network]  [Home
AAC, MPEG4 AAC, MPEG4 HE- Network Setup]  [Renderer]  the desired
AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby setting.
Digital Plus (2ch), DTS, DTS 2.0
USB Music format
Display Settings for Media Servers
• LPCM (.wav)
• MPEG1 audio layer3 (.mp3) Select home network servers to be displayed in
• WMA V8 (.wma) the Home Menu. Up to 10 servers can be
displayed in the Home Menu automatically.
USB Photo format
• JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg) 1 Press HOME, then select [Settings] 
Note [System Settings]  [Set-up] 
• Playback of the above file formats is not guaranteed. [Network]  [Home Network Setup] 
[Server Display Settings].

2 Select the server to display in the Home


Home Network Menu.

(except KDL-32R410C, KDL-32R408C)

Connecting to a Home Network


You can enjoy various content (e.g. photo/
music/video files) stored on DLNA Certified™
media servers. The home network feature
allows you to enjoy network content in other
rooms.

Playing Photo/Music/Video
1 Press HOME, then select [Media] 
[Photo], [Music] or [Video]  the
desired media server.

2 Select files or folders to play from the


list.

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Cinema Drive
Settings Provides improved picture movement
when playing BD (Blu-ray Disc), DVD or
VCR images taken on film, reducing
System Settings picture blur and graininess. Select [Auto]
to represent original film-based content
Note as it is.
• The options you can adjust vary depending on the
situation. Unavailable options are greyed out or not Note
displayed. • If the image contains irregular signals or too
much noise, [Cinema Drive] is automatically
Picture turned off even if [Auto] is selected.

Picture Mode Advanced Settings


Sets a picture mode. The options that can Sets [Picture] settings in more detail.
be selected differ depending on the Reset: Resets all the advanced settings
[Scene Select] settings. to the default settings.
Adv. Contrast Enhancer: Automatically
Reset adjusts [Backlight] and [Picture] to GB
Resets all the [Picture] settings except the most suitable settings judging

Navigating through Home Menu


[Picture Mode] and [Intelligent Picture from the brightness of the screen.
Plus] to the default settings. This setting is especially effective for
dark images scenes, and will increase
Backlight the contrast distinction of the darker
Adjusts the brightness of the backlight. picture scenes.

Picture Black Corrector: Enhances black areas


of the picture for stronger contrast.
Increases or decreases picture contrast.
Gamma: Adjusts the balance between
Brightness bright and dark areas of the picture.
Brightens or darkens the picture. Clear White: Emphasises white colours.
Live Colour: Makes colours more vivid.
Colour LED Motion Mode: Reduces blur in
Increases or decreases colour intensity. movies by controlling the LED
backlight source, but the brightness
Hue decreases.
Increases or decreases the green tones
and red tones.
Intelligent Picture Plus Set-up
Sharpness Intelligent Picture Plus: Enhances
Sharpens or softens the picture.
picture quality according to preferred
settings, channel or video input. The
Colour Temperature options that can be selected differ
Adjusts the whiteness of the picture.
depending on the [Scene Select]
settings.
Noise Reduction Signal Level Indicator: When [On] is
Reduces the picture noise (snowy picture) selected, the signal level bar will be
in a weak broadcast signal. displayed when you select analogue
channel or video input.
MPEG Noise Reduction Picture Optimisation: Allows you to
Reduces the picture noise in MPEG- enhance the picture to your preferred
compressed video. settings.

19GB

KDL-48R560C / 48R558C / 48R550C / 40R560C / 40R558C / 40R550C / 32R500C / 32R410C / 32R408C


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Sound Advanced Settings


Sound Mode Dynamic Range: Compensates for
differences in the audio level
Select according to content you want to
between different channels.
enjoy.
Note
• The effect may not function or may vary
Reset depending on the programme regardless of
Reset [Equaliser], [Clear Voice], [Intelligent the [Dynamic Range] setting.
Volume], [Balance] and [Volume Offset] HE-AAC Audio Level: Adjust the HE-
settings. AAC audio sound level.
MPEG Audio Level: Adjusts the MPEG
Equaliser
audio sound level.
Adjusts sound frequency settings.

Clear Voice Screen


Makes voices sound clearer.
Wide Mode
Intelligent Volume For details about wide mode, see page 13.
Minimizes the difference in volume level
between all programmes and adverts (e.g. Auto Wide
adverts tend to be louder than Automatically changes the wide mode
programmes). according to the input signal from an
external equipment. To keep your setting,
Balance select [Off].
Emphasises left or right speaker balance. Hint
• Even if [Auto Wide] is set to [On] or [Off], you
Volume Offset can always modify the format of the screen by
pressing repeatedly.
Adjusts the volume level of the current
input relative to other inputs.
4:3 Default
Dual Sound Sets the default [Wide Mode] for a 4:3
input signal.
Sets the sound from the speaker to
[Mono], [Stereo], [Main] or [Sub].
Auto Display Area
Note
• If the signal is very weak, the sound becomes
Select [On] to automatically adjusts the
monaural automatically. display area based upon the content or
• If the stereo sound is noisy when receiving a [Off] to choose from the [Display Area]
NICAM programme, select [Mono]. The sound options.
becomes monaural, but the noise is reduced.
• The [Dual Sound] setting is memorized for
each programme position. Display Area
• You cannot listen to stereo broadcast sound Adjusts the picture display area.
when [Mono] is selected.
Hint
• If you select other equipment connected to the
Horizontal Shift
TV, set [Dual Sound] to [Stereo], [Main] or [Sub]. Adjusts the horizontal position of the
picture.

Vertical Shift
Adjusts the vertical position of the picture.

PC Settings
Adjust the picture size, see page 13.

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Channel Set-up Digital Set-up


Digital Tuning:
Analogue Set-up Digital Auto Tuning
Analogue Auto Tuning: Tunes in all the Tunes in the available digital channels.
available analogue channels. Usually This option allows you to retune the TV
you do not need to do this operation after moving house, or to search for
because the channels are already new channels that have been launched
tuned when the TV was first installed. by broadcasters.
However, this option allows you to Auto Tuning Range
repeat the process (e.g., to retune [Normal]: Searches for available
the TV after moving house, or to channels within your region/country.
search for new channels that have [Full]: Searches for available channels
been launched by broadcasters). regardless of region/country.
Note
Manual Programme Preset: Before
• You can run [Digital Auto Tuning] after
selecting [Channel]/[AFT]/[Audio moving to a new residence, changing
Filter]/[Skip]/[Colour System], press service providers, or to search for newly
PROG +/– to select the programme launched channels.
Programme List Edit GB
number with the channel. You
Removes any unwanted digital

Navigating through Home Menu


cannot select a programme number
channels stored on the TV, and changes
that is set to [Skip:] (page 21).
the order of the digital channels stored
Programme/TV System: on the TV.
Presets programme channels manually.
Digital Manual Tuning
Channel: Tunes the digital channels manually.
Selects a channel number.
Subtitle Set-up:
AFT:
Allows you to fine-tune the selected Subtitle Setting
channel manually. When [On] is When [For Hard Of Hearing] is selected,
selected, the fine tuning is performed some visual aids may also be displayed
automatically. with the subtitles (if TV channels
broadcast such information).
Audio Filter:
Improves the sound of individual Primary Preferred Language
channels when distortion occurs in Select preferred language which
mono broadcasts in TV system [B/G], subtitles are displayed in.
[I], [D/K] and [M]. Secondary Preferred Language
Note Select secondary preferred language
• You cannot receive stereo or dual sound which subtitles are displayed in.
when [Low]/[High] is selected.
Skip:
Skips unused channels.
Colour System:
Select the colour system ([Auto], [PAL],
[SECAM], [NTSC3.58], [NTSC4.43] or
[PAL60]) according to the channel.
Signal Level:
Displays the signal level for programme
currently being watched.
Programme Sorting: Changes the
order in which the channels are
stored on the TV.

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Audio Set-up: Postal code


Audio type (Audio description) Set your location to receive region
Normal specific information.
Provide normal audio type. Interactive Application Setup (except
Audio Description KDL-32R410C, KDL-32R408C):
Provides audio description (narration) The interactive application service
of visual information if TV channels offers high-quality digital text and
broadcast such information. graphics, along with advanced options.
For Hard Of Hearing The service is supported by
Switches to broadcast for the hearing broadcasters.
impaired when [For Hard Of Hearing]
is selected.
Spoken subtitle
Switches to broadcast for the spoken
subtitle audio if TV channels
broadcast such information.
Primary Preferred Language
Select the preferred language used for Interactive Application
a programme. Some digital channels Enables the viewing of programmes
may broadcast several audio languages featuring interactive services.
for a programme.
Auto Start Application
Secondary Preferred Language Launches broadcast-related
Select the secondary preferred applications automatically.
language used for a programme. Some
Application for (Prog. [current
digital channels may broadcast several
program])
audio languages for a programme.
Enables the interactive application
Mixing Level service for the current programme.
Adjusts the TV main audio and Audio
Note
Description output levels. • The interactive service is only available if
Hint provided by the broadcaster.
• This option is only available when [Audio • Available functions and screen content vary
Description] in [Audio Type (Audio depending on the broadcaster.
Description)] is set.
Guide set-up: FM Radio Set-up
Preferred Language Presets up to 30 FM radio stations that can
Select the preferred language used for be received in your area.
an event information display. Some Auto Tuning: Allows you to
digital channels may broadcast several automatically tune and store all the
languages for event information
available channels.
display.
FM Radio Presets: Allows you to
Update Guide in standby
TV obtains EPG data during standby manually tune and store each
mode. available channel one at a time.
Note
Technical Set-up:
• To enable this feature, access to FM Radio
Auto Service Update mode by using Home (Menu) (page 16),
Enables the TV to detect and store new then preset your desired FM radio stations
digital services as they become according to the steps mentioned above.
available.
Service Replacement
Select [On] to automatically change the
channel when broadcaster changes
transmission of the viewing programme
to a different channel.

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New Zealand model:


Parental Lock Block All: All programmes need a
PIN Code password to view.
Sets a PIN code. Use 0-9 on the remote G and above: To lock [General] and
control to enter a four-digit PIN code. above programmes.
PGR and above: To lock [Parental
Change PIN Code Guidance Recommended] and above
Select to change your PIN code. programmes.
AO and above: To lock [Adults Only]
Parental Rating and above programmes.
Except Australian, New Zealand, No block: No programmes need a
Singapore and South Africa model: password to view.
Sets an age restriction to viewing. To Singapore model:
view any programme rated for ages G: To lock [General] and above
above the age you specify, enter the programmes.
correct PIN code. PG: To lock [Parental Guidance] and
Australian model and New Zealand above programmes.
model: PG13: To lock [Parental Guidance 13] GB
Sets a parental guidance level. and above programmes.

Navigating through Home Menu


Programmes that exceed the set level NC16: To lock [No Children Under 16]
can only be watched after entering the and above programmes.
correct PIN code. M18: To lock [Mature 18] and above
Australian model: programmes.
Block All: All programmes need a R21: To lock [Restricted 21] and above
password to view. programmes.
G and above: To lock [General] and No block: No programmes need a
above programmes. password to view.
PG and above: To lock [Parental South Africa model:
Guidance] and above programmes. PG10: To lock [Parental Guidance 10]
M and above: To lock [Mature] and and above programmes.
above programmes. 10: Set parental restriction for age 10
MA and above: To lock [Mature and below.
Adult] and above programmes. PG13: To lock [Parental Guidance 13]
AV and above: To lock [Adult/ and above programmes.
Violence] and above programmes. 13: Set parental restriction for age 13
R and above: To lock [Restricted] and and below.
above programmes. 16: Set parental restriction for age 16
No block: No programmes need a and below.
password to view. 18: Set parental restriction for age 18
and below.
R18: To lock [Restricted 18] and
above programmes.
No block: No programmes need a
password to view.

Digital Programme Block


Locks a digital channel from being
watched. To view a blocked channel,
select [Unblocked].

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Wi-Fi Direct: Turns on/off to connect


External Input Lock your TV with Wi-Fi Direct device such
Locks an external input from being
as PC, mobile phone or digital
watched. To view a blocked external input,
camera.
select [Unblocked].
Wi-Fi Direct Settings: Set to connect a
Note
• Entering the correct PIN code for blocked Wi-Fi direct device to the TV using
channel or external input will temporarily the Wi-Fi Direct function. If you
deactivates the [Parental Lock] feature. To cannot connect, press OPTIONS key
reactivate the [Parental Lock] settings, turn off
and on the TV. and select [Manual].
Hint Device Name: Change the name of the
• If you lost your PIN code, see page 37. TV shown on the connected device.
Refresh Internet Content: Reconnects
Internet Lock (except KDL-32R410C, to the internet to receive available
KDL-32R408C) Internet content services.
Locks internet contents from being
watched. Home Network Setup:
To view a internet contents, select Server Display Settings
[Unblocked]. Displays the connected server list. You
can select the server to display in the
Home menu.
Set-up Server Diagnostics
Diagnoses whether the TV can connect
Network (except KDL-32R410C, to each server on the home network.
KDL-32R408C) Remote Start
Network Set-up: Sets the network This feature allow connected device in
status settings. the home network to turn on the TV.
Note
IPv6/IPv4 Priority: Switch between • The standby power consumption will
[IPv6] and [IPv4 (Recommended)]. increase if [On] is set.
Note Renderer
• To use the network with [IPv6], select [IPv6], Renderer Function
then select [Easy] in [Set up network
connection]. Enables the TV to play photo/music/
• When IPv6 is selected, HTTP Proxy cannot video files on a device (e.g. digital still
be set. camera) by operating the device via
• When IPv6 is selected, some Internet
the network.
browser sites, applications or content
cannot be watched. Renderer Access Control
Built-in Wi-Fi: Turns the built-in Allows access from a specified control
wireless LAN [On] or [Off]. device.
Set to [Off], if you do not use the Renderer Set-up
built-in wireless LAN. Adjusts the [Renderer Set-up] detailed
When you switch from [Off] to [On], settings.
make the settings in [Network
Set-up]. Privacy Policy
Select [Agree] or [Disagree] for Privacy
Policy confirmation. (page 12)

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Clock Set: Sets the current time and


Photo Frame Settings date. This feature also can be set
Display Mode: Allows you to select the from initial set-up.
display mode. See page 15. Auto/Manual (except Australia and
Clock Display: Allows you to select the New Zealand)
clock display. Select [Manual] to set current time
Note manually.
• This option is available when [Display Automatic time zone
Mode] is set to [Image and Clock] or [Full Sets whether or not to automatically
Screen Clock].
select the time zone you are in.
Audio Application: Sets [FM Radio], On: Automatically switches between
[Music] or [Off] as audio application. summer time and winter time
Image Selection: Select image. according to the calendar.
Off: The time is displayed according to
Music Selection: Select music.
the time difference set by [Time
Slideshow Setting: Select from Offset].
showing slideshow mode or single Automatic daylight saving time
view photo. Sets whether or not to automatically
Music Playback Setting: Select from switch between summer time and GB
listening to all tracks or a single winter time.

Navigating through Home Menu


music track. Date
Duration: Select the time period ([1 h], Set current date.
[2 h], [4 h] or [24 h]) after which the Time
TV automatically switches to standby Set Current Time.
mode. Time Offset
Allows you to manually select the time
First day of the week: Sets [Sunday] or
zone you are in, if it is not the same as
[Monday] as the first day of the week
the default time zone setting for your
on the calendar.
country/region.
USB Auto Start Auto Start-up
When USB device is connected to the USB
Starts the initial set-up procedure. This
port, select [On] to automatically view the
option allows you to retune the TV after
thumbnail of the last played Photo/
moving houses, or to search for new
Music/Video.
channels that have been launched by
broadcasters.
Clock/Timers
Sets the timer and clock. Language
Sleep Timer: Sets the time in minutes Select the language in which the menus
that you would like the TV to remain are displayed.
on before shutting off automatically.
On Timer: Turns on the TV from Start-up Logo
standby mode at a time you set, and Select [On] to display the logo when the
tuned to a channel or input of your TV is turned on. Select [Off] to disable it.
preference. Before setting this
function, make sure you set the LED Indicator
correct current time. Select [On] to light up the LED indicator.
Select [Off] to disable it.

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Audio Out:
AV Set-up
Variable: When using an external
Video Labels: Assigns name to external audio system, volume output from
equipment input. audio out can be controlled using the
Enable: Select [Auto] to display names TV’s remote control.
only when the equipment is connected, Fixed: The audio output of the TV is
or [Always] to display regardless of fixed. Use your audio receiver’s
connection status. volume control to adjust the volume
Label Inputs: Uses one of the preset (and other audio settings) through
labels to assign a name to connected your audio system.
equipment. Select [Edit] to creates your Hint
own label. • This option is only available when
[Headphone/Audio Out] is set to [Audio
Colour System: Selects the colour Out].
system ([Auto], [PAL], [SECAM],
Digital Audio Out: Sets the audio signal
[NTSC3.58], [NTSC4.43], [PAL60])
that is output by connecting using
according to the composite video
digital audio output (optical) cable or
signal from the input source.
HDMI cable. Set to [Auto], when
Video/Component Input: Select [Auto] connecting equipment compatible
to have the TV detect and switch with Dolby Digital or DTS. Set to
between the component video jack [PCM], when connecting equipment
or the video jack when not compatible with Dolby Digital or
component video jack or video DTS.
jack is connected. TV Position: Improves the speaker
Note settings when set as [Table-Top
• You cannot use the component video jack Stand] or [Wall Mount] according to
and the video jack at the same time.
your TV’s position.
Speakers: Select sound output from
the TV speakers or external audio
BRAVIA Sync Settings
equipment.
Allows the TV to communicate with
Headphone/Audio Out: Sets the sound equipment that is compatible with the
output to headphone, external audio BRAVIA Sync Control function, and
systems or Active Subwoofer connected to the HDMI ports of the TV.
connected to the TV. Disconnect Note that communication settings must
headphone from the TV when you also be made on the connected
select [Audio Out] or [Subwoofer]. equipment.
Headphone Speaker Link: Switches the BRAVIA Sync Control: Sets whether or
TV’s internal speakers on/off when not to link the operations of the TV
you connect headphone to the TV. and the connected equipment that is
Headphone Volume: Adjusts the compatible with BRAVIA Sync
volume of the headphone. Control. When set to [On], the
Note following functions are available. If
• This option is not available, when the specific Sony equipment that is
[Headphone/Audio Out] is set to [Audio compatible with BRAVIA Sync Control
Out] or [Subwoofer].
is connected, this setting is applied
to the connected equipment
automatically.
Auto Devices Off: When set to [On], the
connected equipment that is
compatible with BRAVIA Sync Control
turns off when your TV goes to
standby mode.

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Auto TV On: When set to [On], the TV


turns on when you turn on the Eco
connected equipment that is Reset
compatible with BRAVIA Sync Resets the current Eco settings to the
Control. default values.
BRAVIA Sync Device List: Displays a list
of connected equipment that is Power Saving
compatible with BRAVIA Sync Reduces power consumption of the TV by
Control. Select [Enable] to update the adjusting the backlight.
[BRAVIA Sync Device List]. When you select [Picture Off], the picture
is switched off. The sound remains
Device Control Keys: Select button
unchanged.
functions of the TV’s remote control
to operate the connected Idle TV Standby
equipment.
Turns the TV off after it has been kept idle
None for the preset length of time.
Deactivates the control by the TV’s
remote control.
Normal GB
For basic operations, such as navigation
Customer Support

Navigating through Home Menu


buttons (up, down, left or right, etc). Model Name
Tuning Keys Displays model name of your TV.
For basic operations and operation of
channel-related buttons, such as Software Version
PROG +/– or (0-9), etc. Useful when
Displays current software version of your TV.
you control a tuner or set-top box,
etc; via the remote control.
Digital
Menu Keys
Select [System Information] to display digital
For basic operations and operation of
channel information of your TV.
the HOME/OPTIONS buttons.
Useful when you select menus of a BD
External Inputs
player, etc; via the remote control.
Tuning and Menu Keys View Video Labels: Allows you to view or
For basic operations and operation of manage the TV and external inputs.
channel-related buttons and HOME/
OPTIONS button. Picture Check
Note View Test Picture: Allows you to check the
• Some equipment with [BRAVIA Sync picture condition on the display.
Control] does not support the [Device
Control Keys] feature.
Software Update
Customer Support Updates the TV system using USB memory or
Provides information of your TV’s model, via Network.
software, and others. For details, see Select USB or Network to update.
page 27. Note
• Software update via the internet may vary
depending on TV models.

Automatic Software Download


Select [On] to download the software
automatically by broadcast signal or network.
Select [Off] to disable it.

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Factory Settings
Resets all settings to factory settings. After
completing this process, the initial set-up
screen is displayed.
Note
• Be sure not to turn the TV off during this period (it
takes about 30 seconds) or press any buttons.

Initialize Personal Information (except


KDL-32R410C, KDL-32R408C)
You can erase your personal information
stored in the TV.

Product Information
Displays your TV’s product information.

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Viewing Pictures from Connected Equipment

Connection Diagram
You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV.
Note
• Depending on TV model, connecting a large USB device may interfere with other connected devices beside it.

*2 Digital still
camera/
Camcorder/
Home USB
Audio storage
System media
with ARC/
HDMI
HDMI
Device/
*1 *1 DVI-HDMI
Adapter
VCR/Video game equipment/ GB
DVD player/S VHS/Hi8/DVC
DVI-Audio

Viewing Pictures from Connected Equipment


camcorder
Out

Headphone/
Home Audio
System/
Subwoofer
*2 *1
< 12 mm

< 21 mm

Home Audio System


Optical Input *2 Terminals and labels may vary
depending on TV model.

DVD player with component output

Picture Quality
• AV composite cable • Component cable • HDMI cable
• Antenna (aerial) cable

SD HD

Standard definition (SD) videos have picture signals with a High definition (HD) videos have picture signals
vertical resolution of 480 (NTSC) or 576 (PAL/SECAM) lines. with a vertical resolution of 720 or 1,080 lines.

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Using Audio and Video Using Screen mirroring


Equipment (except KDL-32R410C, KDL-32R408C)
Screen mirroring displays the screen of a
1 Turn on the connected equipment. compatible device (e.g. smartphones) on your
large TV screen by Miracast technology.
2 Press to display the input source. No wireless router (or access point) is required
3 Press / then to select the desired to use this feature.
input source. 1 Press the / button, then select
The highlighted item is selected if 5 seconds [Screen mirroring] using / buttons.
pass without any operation.
Note 2 Operate the Screen mirroring
• When connecting a digital audio system not compatible device to connect with the
compatible with Audio Return Channel (ARC) TV. Once connected, the screen will be
technology using an HDMI cable, you need to connect
displayed on the device and also TV.
an optical audio cable to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(OPTICAL) to output digital sound. For details, refer to the instruction
• When connecting with an HDMI cable, be sure to use manual of the device.
HighSpeed HDMI Cable with Cable Type Logo
(Recommended SONY Cable). To show connected devices/deregister device
• When connecting mono equipment, connect the When the standby screen for the Screen
audio cable to the L (mono) jack.
• When connecting a device that has DVI output,
mirroring is displayed, press OPTIONS, then
connect the DVI HDMI video cable to the HDMI IN 2 select [Show Device List / Delete].
(DVI) and the DVI HDMI audio cable to the HDMI 2 To deregister a device, select the device in the
AUDIO IN jack. list to delete, press . Then, select [Yes] in the
confirmation display.
To use BRAVIA Sync devices
When connecting the TV to BRAVIA Sync To display registration notification when
compatible equipment, you can control them attempting to connect a device with the TV
together. Activating this function can avoid an
Be sure to perform the necessary settings in unintended device from being connected.
advance. The BRAVIA Sync Control settings must When the standby screen for then Screen
be set on both the TV and the connected mirroring is displayed, press OPTIONS, then
equipment. See [BRAVIA Sync Settings] select [Registration Notification]  [On].
(page 26) for the settings on the TV side. Refer Note that once you decline registration request
to the connected equipment operating from a device, you will not be able to connect
instructions for the settings on the connected the device unless you delete it from the device
equipment side. list.
To change the band setting (for experts)
When the standby screen for Screen mirroring is
displayed, press OPTIONS, then select [Band
Setting].
Note
• Connecting devices must conform to the following:
Screen mirroring compatible devices:
2.4 GHz connection (5 GHz not supported).
• For information about the supported wireless band of
your device, refer to the instruction manual of your
device.

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Additional Information

Installing the TV to the Wall


This TV’s instruction manual only shows the steps on preparing the installation of the TV before
installing to the wall.
To Customers:
For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that installation of your TV be
performed by Sony dealers or licensed contractors. Do not attempt to install it yourself.
To Sony Dealers and Contractors:
Provide full attention to safety during the installation, periodic maintenance and examination of this
product.

Sufficient expertise is required for installing this product, especially to determine the strength of the
wall for withstanding the TV’s weight. Be sure to entrust the attachment of this product to the wall
to Sony dealers or licensed contractors and pay adequate attention to safety during the installation.
Sony is not liable for any damage or injury caused by mishandling or improper installation.

Use the Wall-Mount Bracket SU-WL450 (not supplied) to install the TV to the wall.
When installing the Wall-Mount Bracket, also refer to the Operating Instructions and Installation Guide
supplied with the Wall-Mount Bracket.
Note GB
• If the Table-Top Stand is attached to the TV, detach the Table-Top Stand beforehand. See the Startup Guide and

Additional Information
follow in reverse order the steps to detach the Table-Top Stand.
• Place the TV with its screen facing down on a level and stable surface covered with a thick and soft cloth, when
securing the Mounting Hook or when removing the Table-Top Stand from the TV to prevent damaging the surface of
the LCD display.

To detach the Table-Top Stand from the TV

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1 Make sure that the wall has enough space for the TV and is capable of supporting a
weight of at least four times that of the TV. Refer to the following table on installing the TV
to the wall. See page 38-39 (Specifications) for the TV’s weight.

Standard mounting Slim mounting

80

Screen centre point


Unit: mm
Display dimensions Screen centre dimension Length for mounting
Model Name
KDL-
Standard Slim
mounting mounting
48R560C
48R558C 1,089 638 14 314 111 69
48R550C
40R560C
40R558C 924 546 32 314 111 69
40R550C
32R500C
32R410C 738 441 84 314 111 69
32R408C

Note
• Figures in the table may differ slightly depending on the installation.
• When your TV is installed on the wall, the upper side of the TV slightly leans forward.

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2 Attach the Attachment parts for Wall-Mount Bracket. Check the Attachment parts by
referring to “1” of the Wall-Mount Bracket Installation Guide.
Note
• If using an electric screwdriver, set the torque at approximately 1.5 N·m {15 kgf·cm}.
• Be sure to store the unused parts in a safe place for future use. Retain this manual for future reference.

Standard mounting

Screw (+PSW 6 x 50) 


Screw (+PSW 6 x 20) 

Pulley 

Spacer (60 mm) 

Belt 

Soft cloth GB

Additional Information
Slim mounting
Note
• You cannot use some of the terminals on the rear of the TV when using this mounting style.

Screw (+PSW 6 x 20) 


Screw (+PSW 6 x 20) 
Pulley 

Spacer (20 mm) 

Belt 

Soft cloth

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3 Connect necessary cables to the TV.


Note
• You cannot access to any terminal after installing the TV to the wall.

4 Install the TV to the Base. Refer to “5” of Installation Guide and “Installing the TV to the
Wall” of Operating Instructions supplied with the Wall-Mount Bracket.
a
Model Name KDL- Hook location b
c
48R560C d
48R558C
48R550C
40R560C
40R558C c
40R550C
32R500C
32R410C
32R408C

Refer to the instructions supplied with the Wall-Mount Bracket for your model to install the TV on the wall.

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 Keep the antenna cable away from other


connecting cables.
Troubleshooting
Picture or sound noise when viewing a TV
When the LED indicator is flashing red, count channel
how many times it flashes (interval time is  Adjust [AFT] (Automatic Fine Tuning) to obtain
three seconds). better picture reception (page 21).
If the LED indicator flashes red, reset the TV by
disconnecting the AC power cord (mains lead) Tiny black points and/or bright points appear
from the TV for two minutes, then turn on the on the screen
TV.  The picture of a display unit is composed of
If the problem persists, contact your dealer or pixels. Tiny black points and/or bright points
Sony service centre with the number of times (pixels) on the screen do not indicate a
malfunction.
the LED indicator flashes red (interval time is
three seconds). Press / on the TV to turn it off, Picture contours are distorted
disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead), and  Change the current setting of [Cinema Drive] to
inform your dealer or Sony service centre. other settings (page 19).
When the LED indicator is not flashing, check No colour on programmes
the items as follows.  Select [Reset] (page 19).
If the problem persists, have your TV serviced by
qualified service personnel. No colour or irregular colour when viewing a
signal from the Y, PB, PR jacks of /
 Check the connection of the Y, PB, PR jacks of
Picture / and check if each jacks are firmly seated
in their respective jacks. GB
No picture (screen is dark) and no sound

Additional Information
 Check the antenna (aerial)/cable connection. No picture from the connected equipment
 Connect the TV to the AC power outlet (mains appears on the screen
socket), and press / on the TV or remote  Turn the connected equipment on.
control.  Check the cable connection.
 Press to display the connected equipment
No picture or no menu information from list, then select the desired input.
equipment connected to the video input jack  Correctly insert the memory card or other storage
appears on the screen device in the digital still camera.
 Press to display the connected equipment  Use a digital still camera memory card or other
list, then select the desired input. storage device that has been formatted according
 Check the connection between the optional to the instruction manual supplied with the digital
equipment and the TV. still camera.
 Operations are not guaranteed for all USB
Double images or ghosting
devices. Also, operations differ depending on the
 Check the antenna (aerial)/cable connection, features of the USB device and the video being
location or direction. played.
Only snow and noise appear on the screen Cannot select the connected equipment on
 Check if the antenna is broken or bent. the menu or cannot switch the input
 Check if the antenna has reached the end of its  Check the cable connection.
serviceable life (three to five years in normal use,
one to two years at the seaside).

Distorted picture (dotted lines or stripes) Sound


 Keep the TV away from electrical noise sources No sound, but good picture
such as cars, motorcycles, hair-dryers or optional
 Press  +/– or  (Mute).
equipment.
 Check if [Speakers] in [AV Set-up] is set to [TV
 When installing optional equipment, leave some
Speakers] (page 26).
space between the optional equipment and the
 Check if the headphone plug is connected to the
TV.
TV.
 Check the antenna (aerial)/cable connection.

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No sound or noisy sound  Try using apps later. The app content provider’s
 Check if the TV system setting is appropriate server may be out of service.
(page 20). Sometimes video streaming quality is poor
when using the wireless LAN
 The wireless network connection quality varies
Channels depending on the distance or obstacles (e.g. wall)
The desired channel cannot be selected between the TV and the wireless router (access
point), environment interference, and quality of
 Switch between digital and analogue mode and
the wireless router (access point).
select the desired digital/analogue channel.

Some channels are blank Wireless LAN connection fails or radio


reception conditions are poor
 The channel is for scrambled/subscription service
only. Subscribe to a pay TV service.  Check the installation location of the TV and

 Channel is used only for data (no picture or


wireless router (access point). Signal condition
sound). may be affected for the following reasons.
 Contact the broadcaster for transmission details.
 Other wireless devices, microwaves,
fluorescent lights, etc., are placed nearby.
Digital channels are not displayed  There are floors or walls between the wireless
 Contact a local installer to find out if digital router (access point) and TV.
transmissions are provided in your area. If the problem persists even after checking the
 Upgrade to a higher gain aerial. above, try making a wired LAN connection.

Poor picture on Internet Video


 Quality depends on the original video provided by
Network
the internet contents provider and your
What kind of devices can be connected to use connection bandwidth.
the Screen mirroring function? Certain internet contents displays a loss of
 Sony Screen mirroring compatible devices detail, especially during fast-motion or dark
(Xperia) can be connected. scenes
Video or sound sometimes cuts out  Video quality and picture size depend on
 Devices emitting radio waves, such as other broadband speed and delivery by content
wireless LAN devices or microwave ovens, may providers.
interfere with the Screen mirroring function using Good picture quality but no sound on the
wireless LAN. Keep the TV or Sony Screen internet contents
mirroring compatible devices (Xperia) away from
 Quality depends on the original content provided
such devices, or turn them off if possible.
by the internet contents provider and your
 Communication speed may change according to
connection bandwidth.
the distance or obstacles between devices, device
 Due to the nature of Internet video, not all videos
configuration, radio wave condition, line
will contain sound.
congestion or what device you use.
Communication may cut out due to the radio Your TV cannot connect to the server
wave condition.  Check the LAN cable or connection to your server
Some pay contents cannot be played and your TV.
 Check if your network is properly configured on
 The source device needs to be compatible with
your TV.
HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content
Protection) 2.0/2.1 system. Some pay contents A message appears starting that the TV
may not be displayed via a non-compatible cannot connect to your network
source device.
 Check the current network settings. Press HOME,
Apps are inaccessible then select [Settings] t [System Settings] t
 Check that the LAN cable or AC power cord of the
[Set-up] t [Network] t [Network Setup] t
router/modem* has been connected properly. [View Network setting and status]. If all of your
* Your router/modem must be set in advance to network settings are “-”, your server may not be
connect to the Internet. Contact your Internet connected properly. Check your network
service provider for router/modem settings. connections and/or server’s instruction manual
for connection information.

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 Reconfigure your network settings.


 If the LAN cable is connected to an active server General
and the TV has acquired an IP address, check your
The TV turns off automatically (the TV enters
DLNA Certified™ media server’s connections and
standby mode)
configurations.
 Check if the [Sleep Timer] is activated (page 25).
Note
 Check if the [Duration] is activated by [On Timer]
 Your IP address configuration can be viewed by
(page 25) or [Photo Frame Settings] (page 25).
selecting the [View Network setting and status]
 Check if the [Idle TV Standby] is activated
option.
(page 27).
DLNA Certified™ media server is inaccessible
Some input sources cannot be selected
although it is listed under [Media] in the
 Select [Video Labels] and select [Always] of the
Home Menu
input source (page 26).
 Check your LAN cable/connection or your server
connections. The TV may have lost connection The remote control does not function
with the server.  Replace the batteries.
 Perform [Server Diagnostics] to check if your
media server is properly communicating with the HDMI equipment does not appear on [BRAVIA
TV. Press HOME, then select [Settings] t [System Sync Device List]
Settings] t [Set-up] t [Network] t [Home  Check that your equipment is compatible with
Network Setup] t [Server Diagnostics]. BRAVIA Sync Control.

When using the renderer function, music files Cannot select [Off] in [BRAVIA Sync Control]
cannot be played back  If you have connected any audio system that is
 Some applications display a photo file pre- compatible with BRAVIA Sync Control, you cannot
installed in the PC simultaneously with music select [Off] in this menu. To change the audio GB
playback when using the renderer function. output to the TV speaker, select [TV Speakers] in

Additional Information
Depending on the pre-installed photo file, music the [Speakers] menu (page 26).
playback may not be possible, but may become
The [Parental Lock] password has been
possible by changing the photo file.
forgotten
You could not connect Internet  Press HOME and select [Settings] t [System
 Check that the LAN cable or AC power cord of the Settings] t [Parental Lock] t [PIN Code] then
router/modem* has been connected properly. enter 9999 for the PIN code (PIN code 9999 is
* Your router/modem must be set in advance to always accepted).
connect to the Internet. Contact your Internet
service provider for router/modem settings.
Store Display Mode or Promoting Feature
Logo appears on the screen
You do not have YouTube ID  On the remote control, press RETURN then
 If you do not have a YouTube ID and password, press HOME and select [Settings] t [System
register them through the address below. Settings] t [Set-up] t [Auto Start-up]. Be sure
http://www.google.com/device to select [Home] in [Location].
(You can also register a YouTube ID and password
from your PC.)
After registering your ID, you can use it
immediately.

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1,360 × 768, 47.7 kHz, 60 Hz


1,280 × 1,024, 64 kHz, 60 Hz
Specifications *1,920 × 1,080, 67.5 kHz, 60 Hz
* The 1080p timing when applied to the HDMI input
System will be treated as a video timing and not PC
timing.
Panel system
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel, LED backlight For KDL-32R500C / 32R410C
TV system 640 × 480, 31.5 kHz, 60 Hz
Depend on your country/area selection 800 × 600, 37.9 kHz, 60 Hz
Analogue: B/G, I, D/K, M or M/N 1,024 × 768, 48.4 kHz, 60 Hz
Digital: DVB-T/DVB-T2 or SBTVD 1,280 × 768, 47.4 kHz, 60 Hz
Colour/video system 1,280 × 768, 47.8 kHz, 60 Hz
Analogue: PAL, SECAM, NTSC3.58, NTSC4.43 1,360 × 768, 47.7 kHz, 60 Hz
Digital: MPEG-2 MP@ML/HL, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC Audio: Two channel linear PCM: 32, 44.1 and
MP/HP@L4 48 kHz, 16, 20 and 24 bits, Dolby Digital
ARC (Audio Return Channel) (HDMI IN 1 only)
Channel coverage
Analogue: VHF/UHF/Cable, Depend on your DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)
country/area selection Digital optical jack (Two channel linear PCM,
Digital: VHF/UHF, Depend on your country/area Dolby Digital, DTS)
selection HDMI 2 AUDIO IN
Sound output (Only for 19.5 V supply) Analogue audio input (stereo mini jack)
KDL-48R550C / 40R550C: 8W + 8 W AUDIO OUT/ (Stereo mini jack)
KDL-48R560C / 40R560C / 32R410C: 8 W + 8 W + Headphone, Audio output, Subwoofer
14 W 1, 2 (except KDL-32R410C / 32R408C)
KDL-32R500C: 5 W + 5 W USB port
Wireless technology 1 (KDL-32R410C / 32R408C only)
Protocol IEEE802.11b/g/n USB port
(except KDL-32R410C)
DC IN 19.5 V
Input/Output jacks AC adapter input
LAN (except KDL-32R410C)
Antenna (aerial)/cable
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX connector (Depending on
75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF
the operating environment of the network,
COMPONENT IN/ VIDEO IN connection speed may differ. 10BASE-T/100BASE-
COMPONENT IN TX communication rate and communication
Supported formats: 1080p(50, 60 Hz), 1080i(50, quality are not guaranteed for this TV.)
60 Hz), 720p(50, 60 Hz), 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, 0.3V negative sync Others
PB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Optional accessories
PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Wall-Mount Bracket: SU-WL450
Video input (phono jack)
Operating temperature
COMPONENT IN/ AUDIO IN
0 ºC – 40 ºC
Audio input (phono jacks)
HDMI IN 1 (ARC), HDMI IN 2 (DVI) Power and others
HDMI Video: 1080p(30, 50, 60 Hz), 1080/24p, Power requirements
1080i(50, 60 Hz), 720p(30, 50, 60 Hz), 720/24p, 19.5 V DC with AC adapter
576p, 576i, 480p, 480i Rating: Input 100 V - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
PC input: (Horizontal × Vertical, Horizontal Energy Efficiency Class (Jordan and Mauritius
frequency, Vertical frequency, Standard) only)
For KDL-48R560C / 48R550C / 40R560C / KDL-48R560C / 48R558C / 40R560C / 40R558C /
40R550C 32R410C / 32R408C: A+
640 × 480, 31.5 kHz, 60 Hz
800 × 600, 37.9 kHz, 60 Hz
1,024 × 768, 48.4 kHz, 60 Hz
1,280 × 768, 47.4 kHz, 60 Hz
1,280 × 768, 47.8 kHz, 60 Hz

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Screen size (measured diagonally) (approx.) without Table-Top Stand


KDL-48R560C / 48R550C: 48 inches / 120.9 cm KDL-48R560C: 11.1 kg
KDL-40R560C / 40R550C: 40 inches / 101.6 cm KDL-48R550C: 10.4 kg
KDL-32R500C / 32R410C: 32 inches / 80.0 cm KDL-40R560C: 8.7 kg
Power Consumption (Jordan and Mauritius only) KDL-40R550C: 8.1 kg
In [Standard] mode KDL-32R500C: 5.8 kg
KDL-48R560C / 48R558C: 54 W KDL-32R410C: 6.3 kg
KDL-40R560C / 40R558C: 46 W *1 Energy consumption per year, based on the power
KDL-32R410C / 32R408C: 30 W consumption of the television operating 4 hours per
In [Vivid] mode day for 365 days. The actual energy consumption will
depend on how the television is used.
KDL-48R560C / 48R558C: 75 W 2
* Specified standby power is reached after the TV
KDL-40R560C / 40R558C: 59 W finishes necessary internal processes.
KDL-32R410C / 32R408C: 45 W
Note
Average annual energy consumption*1 • Optional accessories availability depends on
(Jordan and Mauritius Only) countries/region/TV model/stock.
KDL-48R560C / 48R558C: 79 kWh • Design and specifications are subject to change
KDL-40R560C / 40R558C: 67 kWh without notice.
KDL-32R410C / 32R408C: 44 kWh
Standby power consumption*2 (Jordan and Notes on Digital TV function
Mauritius Only) • Any functions related to Digital TV ( )
KDL-48R560C / 48R558C / 40R560C / 40R558C / will only work in countries or areas where
32R410C / 32R408C: 0.50 W DVB-T/DVB-T2 (MPEG-2 and H.264/MPEG-
* This information is for EU and other countries whose 4 AVC) digital terrestrial signals are
relevant regulation is based on EU energy labelling
broadcast. Please confirm with your local
regulation.
dealer if you can receive a DVB-T/DVB-T2 GB
Display resolution
KDL-48R560C / 48R550C / 40R560C / 40R550C:
signal where you live.

Additional Information
1,920 dots (horizontal) × 1,080 lines (vertical) • This TV set complies with DVB-T/DVB-T2
KDL-32R500C / 32R410C: 1,366 dots (horizontal) × specifications, but compatibility with future
768 lines (vertical) DVB-T/DVB-T2 digital terrestrial broadcasts
Power consumption are not guaranteed.
KDL-48R560C / 48R550C: 75 W • Some Digital TV functions may not be
KDL-40R560C / 40R550C: 59 W available in some countries/areas.
KDL-32R500C / 32R410C: 45.8 W
Trademark information
Dimensions (Approx.) (w × h × d) • The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition
with Table-Top Stand Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo
KDL-48R560C / 48R550C: 1,089 × 672 × 201 mm are trademarks or registered trademarks of
KDL-40R560C / 40R550C: 924 × 580 × 166 mm
HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States
KDL-32R500C / 32R410C: 738 × 470 × 151 mm
and other countries.
without Table-Top Stand • Manufactured under license from Dolby
KDL-48R560C / 48R550C: 1,089 × 638 × 65 mm
Laboratories.
KDL-40R560C / 40R550C: 924 × 546 × 65 mm
KDL-32R500C / 32R410C: 738 × 441 × 65 mm
Dolby and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Mass (Approx.) • “BRAVIA” and are trademarks of
with Table-Top Stand Sony Corporation.
KDL-48R560C: 11.7 kg • “Blu-ray Disc”, “Blu-ray” and “Blu-ray Disc”
KDL-48R550C: 11.0 kg logo are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc
KDL-40R560C: 9.3 kg Association.
KDL-40R550C: 8.7 kg
KDL-32R500C: 6.3 kg
KDL-32R410C: 6.8 kg

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• For DTS patents, see • This product contains technology subject


http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured to certain intellectual property rights of
under license from DTS, Inc. Microsoft. Use or distribution of this
DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol technology outside of this product is
together are registered trademarks, and prohibited without the appropriate
DTS 2.0+ Digital Out is a trademark of DTS, license(s) from Microsoft.
Inc. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Except KDL-32R410C, KDL-32R408C
• TUXERA is a registered trademark of Tuxera • Opera® Devices SDK from Opera Software
Inc. in the US and other countries. ASA. Copyright 1995-2014 Opera Software
• Windows Media is either a registered ASA. All rights reserved.
trademark or trademark of Microsoft • Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Miracast and Wi-Fi
Corporation in the United States and/or Protected Setup are trademarks or
other countries. registered trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance.

(except KDL-32R410C, KDL-32R408C)

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