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SECTION 1 - SAFETY AND FEATURES
SPECIFICATIONS
System
Television system
NTSC: American TV standard
ATSC (8VSB terrestrial): ATSC compliant 8VSB
QAM on cable: ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 (Does not
ATSC (8VSB terrestrial): ATSC compliant 8VSB
QAM on cable: ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 (Does not
include CableCARD functionality)
Channel coverage
Analog terrestrial: 2 - 69 / Digital terrestrial: 2 - 69
Analog Cable: 1 - 135 / Digital Cable: 1 - 135
Analog Cable: 1 - 135 / Digital Cable: 1 - 135
Panel system
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel
Speaker output
10 W + 10 W
Input/Output jacks
CABLE/ANTENNA
75-ohm external terminal for RF inputs
VIDEO IN 1/2
VIDEO / AUDIO
COMPONENT IN
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(Component Video) / Signal format: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
AUDIO
HDMI IN 1/2/3/4
HDMI: Video: 480i, 480p, 720p, 720/24p/30p, 1080i, 1080p, 1080/24p/30p
HDMI:
Audio: Two channel linear PCM 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz, 16, 20 and 24 bits,
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital
AUDIO (HDMI IN 4)
ARC (Audio Return Channel) (HDMI IN 1 only)
ARC (Audio Return Channel) (HDMI IN 1 only)
AUDIO OUT/Headphones
500 mVrms (typical)
Stereo mini jack / Impedance: 16 ohms
Stereo mini jack / Impedance: 16 ohms
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(OPTICAL)
(OPTICAL)
PCM/Dolby Digital optical signal
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quality are not guaranteed for this TV.)
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SECTION 1 - SAFETY AND FEATURES
Checking the accessories
Remote control (1)
*1
Size AAA batteries (2)
Table-Top Stand (1)
Table-Top Stand (1)
*2
Fixing screws for Table-Top Stand
(M5 × 16) (3)
Assembling screws for Table-Top
Stand (M6 × 14) (4) (for KDL-46EX52x)
Assembling screws for Table-Top
Stand (M6 × 14) (3)
(for KDL-40/32EX52x except
KDL-40/32EX521 (Mexico models))
Assembling screws for Table-Top
Stand (M5 × 16) (2)
(for KDL-40/32EX521 (Mexico models))
Hexagon wrench (1)
(except KDL-40/32EX521 (Mexico models))
Operating Instructions (this manual)
and other documents
(M5 × 16) (3)
Assembling screws for Table-Top
Stand (M6 × 14) (4) (for KDL-46EX52x)
Assembling screws for Table-Top
Stand (M6 × 14) (3)
(for KDL-40/32EX52x except
KDL-40/32EX521 (Mexico models))
Assembling screws for Table-Top
Stand (M5 × 16) (2)
(for KDL-40/32EX521 (Mexico models))
Hexagon wrench (1)
(except KDL-40/32EX521 (Mexico models))
Operating Instructions (this manual)
and other documents
*1Please refer to the model name printed on the
remote control.
*2Assembling the Table-Top Stand is required.
Refer to the supplied Table-Top Stand leaflet
to assemble the Table-Top Stand.
to assemble the Table-Top Stand.
Model name KDL-
46EX52x
40EX52x*
1
40EX521*
2
32EX52x*
3
32EX521*
2
Power and others
Power requirement
110-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (U.S.A./Canada 120 V AC, 60 Hz)
Power consumption
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2
0
1
W
3
0
1
in use
in standby
in standby
Less than 0.2 W with 120 V AC and less than 0.3 W with 240 V AC
Screen size
(inches measured diagonally)
(inches measured diagonally)
46 inches
40 inches
31.5 inches
(32 class)
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Speaker
Full range with speaker
Speaker
Full range with speaker
(mm)
box (2)
(inches)
30 × 150
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× 6
30 × 100
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× 4
Dimensions with stand
(mm)
(inches)
1,078 × 690 ×
260
42
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× 27
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× 23
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29
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× 20
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× 19
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×
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without stand
(mm)
(inches)
1,078 × 660 ×
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42
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× 26 ×
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16
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37
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× 23
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943 × 588 ×
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37
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× 23
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4
×
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16
755 × 480 ×
42
29
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4
× 19 ×
1
11
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16
755 × 482 ×
42
29
3
/
4
× 19 ×
1
11
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16
wall-mount hole pattern
(mm)
0
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2
×
0
0
2
0
0
3
×
0
0
3
wall-mount screw size
(mm)
M6 (length: refer to diagram in Setup Guide.)
Mass
with stand (kg)/(lb.)
17.8 / 39.2
14.4 / 31.8
13.8 / 30.4
10.2 / 22.5
9.9 / 21.8
without stand (kg)/(lb.)
14.2 / 31.3
11.2 / 24.7
11.2 / 24.7
7.7 / 17
7.7 / 17
Supplied accessories
See “Checking the accessories” .
Optional accessories
Connecting cables
Support Belt Kit
Wall-Mount Bracket: SU-WL500
USB Wireless LAN Adapter
Support Belt Kit
Wall-Mount Bracket: SU-WL500
USB Wireless LAN Adapter
Operating temperature
32 °F - 104 °F (0 °C - 40 °C)
*1 Except KDL-40EX521 (Mexico model).
*2 Mexico model.
*3 Except KDL-32EX521 (Mexico model).
• Optional accessories availability depends on its stock.
• Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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SECTION 1 - SAFETY AND FEATURES
Licensing Information
Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-
Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of
HDMI Licensing LLC in the United
States and other countries.
Fergason Patent Properties, LLC:
U.S. Patent No. 5,717,422
U.S. Patent No. 6,816,141
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
Rovi and Rovi On Screen Guide are
trademarks of Rovi Corporation and/or
its subsidiaries.
The Rovi On Screen Guide system is
manufactured under license from Rovi
Corporation and/or its subsidiaries.
The Rovi On Screen Guide system is
protected by one or more United States
patents of Rovi Corporation and/or its
subsidiaries.
Rovi Corporation and/or its subsidiaries
and related affiliates are not in any way
liable for the accuracy or availability of
the program schedule information or
other data in the Rovi On Screen Guide
system and cannot guarantee service
availability in your area. In no event
shall Rovi Corporation and/or its related
affiliates be liable for any damages in
connection with the accuracy or
availability of the program schedule
information or other data in the Rovi On
Screen Guide system.
registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-
Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of
HDMI Licensing LLC in the United
States and other countries.
Fergason Patent Properties, LLC:
U.S. Patent No. 5,717,422
U.S. Patent No. 6,816,141
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
Rovi and Rovi On Screen Guide are
trademarks of Rovi Corporation and/or
its subsidiaries.
The Rovi On Screen Guide system is
manufactured under license from Rovi
Corporation and/or its subsidiaries.
The Rovi On Screen Guide system is
protected by one or more United States
patents of Rovi Corporation and/or its
subsidiaries.
Rovi Corporation and/or its subsidiaries
and related affiliates are not in any way
liable for the accuracy or availability of
the program schedule information or
other data in the Rovi On Screen Guide
system and cannot guarantee service
availability in your area. In no event
shall Rovi Corporation and/or its related
affiliates be liable for any damages in
connection with the accuracy or
availability of the program schedule
information or other data in the Rovi On
Screen Guide system.
Blu-ray Disc is a trademark.
“BRAVIA” and
“BRAVIA” and
, S-Force,
BRAVIA Sync, and
are trademarks
or registered marks of Sony
Corporation.
“PlayStation” is a registered trademark
and “PS3” is a trademark of Sony
Computer Entertainment Inc.
DLNA
Corporation.
“PlayStation” is a registered trademark
and “PS3” is a trademark of Sony
Computer Entertainment Inc.
DLNA
®
, the DLNA Logo and DLNA
CERTIFIED
®
are trademarks, service
marks, or certification marks of the
Digital Living Network Alliance.
TrackID is a trademark or registered
trademark of Sony Ericsson Mobile
Communications AB.
Music and video recognition technology
and related data are provided by
Gracenote
Digital Living Network Alliance.
TrackID is a trademark or registered
trademark of Sony Ericsson Mobile
Communications AB.
Music and video recognition technology
and related data are provided by
Gracenote
®
. Gracenote is the industry
standard in music recognition
technology and related content delivery.
For more information, please visit
www.gracenote.com.
CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, and music and
video-related data from Gracenote, Inc.,
copyright © 2000-present Gracenote.
Gracenote Software, copyright © 2000-
present Gracenote. One or more patents
owned by Gracenote apply to this
product and service. See the Gracenote
website for a nonexhaustive list of
applicable Gracenote patents.
Gracenote, CDDB, MusicID,
MediaVOCS, the Gracenote logo and
logotype, and the “Powered by
Gracenote” logo are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Gracenote
in the United States and/or other
technology and related content delivery.
For more information, please visit
www.gracenote.com.
CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, and music and
video-related data from Gracenote, Inc.,
copyright © 2000-present Gracenote.
Gracenote Software, copyright © 2000-
present Gracenote. One or more patents
owned by Gracenote apply to this
product and service. See the Gracenote
website for a nonexhaustive list of
applicable Gracenote patents.
Gracenote, CDDB, MusicID,
MediaVOCS, the Gracenote logo and
logotype, and the “Powered by
Gracenote” logo are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Gracenote
in the United States and/or other
Your BRAVIA TV is
ENERGY STAR
ENERGY STAR
®
qualified in the “Home”
mode.
It meets strict energy
efficiency guidelines
set by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency and
Department of Energy. ENERGY
STAR is a joint program of these
government agencies, designed to
promote energy efficient products and
practices.
Changes to certain features, settings,
and functionalities of this TV (i.e. Rovi
On Screen Guide, Picture/Sound, Light
Sensor, Power Savings) can increase or
change the power consumption.
Depending upon such changed settings,
the power consumption may exceed the
limits required for the ENERGY STAR
qualification in the “Home” mode.
mode.
It meets strict energy
efficiency guidelines
set by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency and
Department of Energy. ENERGY
STAR is a joint program of these
government agencies, designed to
promote energy efficient products and
practices.
Changes to certain features, settings,
and functionalities of this TV (i.e. Rovi
On Screen Guide, Picture/Sound, Light
Sensor, Power Savings) can increase or
change the power consumption.
Depending upon such changed settings,
the power consumption may exceed the
limits required for the ENERGY STAR
qualification in the “Home” mode.
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SECTION 2 - SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
OVERVIEW
There are 2 reasons for updating the software on the TVs.
● Software updates for customers
These updates are for enhancements or improvements that
have been made to the software after the TV was released.
These updates are accessed by the customer from the Sony
Support Site at
http://esupport.sony.com
.
● Software update for servicers
These updates are specifically for servicers to use during a
service call and are only available on the Sony Authorized
Servicer Portal at
http://www.sony.com/asp.
SOFTWARE UPDATES FOR CUSTOMERS
The subject of software updates is very important. The televisions
of today have advanced to the point where they are not simply a
television anymore. They are evolving into devices that are designed
to integrate with numerous other devices found in the home. Some
examples are: Portable audio and video devices, still cameras, home
computer networks and accessing the internet to name a few.
Communications with these varying devices requires that the
Communications with these varying devices requires that the
television be compatible with varying communications protocols.
Although standards are detailed for each of these protocols, the real
world dictates that occasional errors may occur that could prevent
devices from operating or communicating properly.
Keeping the software in the television up-to-date is a procedure that
Keeping the software in the television up-to-date is a procedure that
is normally handled by the owner of the television. Most customers
who own computers and other digital devices are familiar with and are
accustomed to updating the software in their products. If a customer
contacts the Sony Customer Support Center and it is deemed to
be correctable with a software update, the issue is handled at the
customer level.
Software updates can be performed by:
Software updates can be performed by:
● Customer Manual Downloads: Software updates can be
accessed by the customer from the Sony Support Site at
http://esupport.sony.com
where they can be downloaded
and placed on a USB thumb drive to be loaded onto the TV.
The instructions for downloading the software file vary from
chassis to chassis and sometimes from model to model. The
customer is provided with the instructions to properly format
the USB thumb drive, unzip the file, and the procedures for
loading the software into the television.
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