Sony Bravia KDL-55BX520 Operating Instructions Manual Download

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KDL-55BX520

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LCD
Digital Color TV

Operating Instructions

Introducing Your New BRAVIA

Getting Started

Operating the TV

Using Features

Using the Menus

Other Information

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Page 1: ...Support U S A www sony com tvsupport Canada www sony ca support United States 1 800 222 SONY Canada 1 877 899 SONY Please Do Not Return the Product to the Store KDL 55BX520 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in U S A 4 295 441 11 1 For Your Convenience Online Registration Be sure to register your TV United States Canada http productregistration sony com http www SonyStyle ca registration ...

Page 2: ... a trademark BRAVIA and BRAVIA Sync Motionflow and are trademarks or registered marks of Sony Corporation PlayStation is a registered trademark and PS3 is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc Cleaning When cleaning be sure to unplug the power cord to avoid any chance of electric shock Wipe the LCD screen gently with a soft cloth Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth slightly moiste...

Page 3: ...TV 15 Running Initial Setup 17 Operating the TV Using the Remote Control 18 Remote Control Button Description 19 TV Controls and Indicators 22 Using Features BRAVIA SyncTM with Control for HDMI 23 Using PIP Feature 24 Favorites 25 Wide Mode 25 Wide Mode with PC 26 Inputs 26 Playing back Photo Music Video via USB 27 Using the Menus Navigating through TV Menus 28 Using the Picture Settings 29 Using ...

Page 4: ... HD programming Your BRAVIA TV can receive and display HD programming from Over the air broadcasting via HD quality antenna HD cable subscription HD satellite subscription Blu ray Disc player or other HD compatible external equipment Contact your cable satellite or HD service provider for information on upgrading to HD programming Safety Booklet Contains precautionary measures to keep you and your...

Page 5: ...tch your favorite TV program simultaneously page 24 Favorites Your favorite channels and inputs are at your finger tips for easy access page 25 Auto Wide Mode Set your TV to automatically adjust the screen based on the signal resolution page 25 Input Selection Allows you to easily switch between the connected equipment page 26 Motionflow Enhance the smooth picture movements to reduce the blur page...

Page 6: ... the TV Carry the TV with the adequate number of people larger size TVs require two or more people Correct hand placement while carrying the TV is very important for safety and to avoid damage Ensure your TV has adequate ventilation see page 14 For best picture quality do not expose the screen to direct illumination or sunlight Avoid installing the TV in a room with reflective wall and floor mater...

Page 7: ...ars the HDMI logo Use the HDMI IN 1 port when connecting DVI equipment Use a DVI to HDMI cable or adapter not supplied Equipment using a DVI connection also requires an additional audio connection using an audio cable connected to PC HDMI 1 AUDIO IN of PC IN 5 PC IN RGB Connects to a personal computer s video and audio output connector Can also be connected to other analog RGB equipment See PC Inp...

Page 8: ...en VIDEO 1 or COMPONENT is connected To set to auto detection press HOME select Settings and then select the Setup settings Select the Video1 Component Selection option in AV Setup then set to Auto 7 VIDEO IN 2 VIDEO L MONO AUDIO R Connects to the composite video output jack of video equipment If you have mono equipment connect its audio output port to the TV s L MONO audio input port 8 USB Connec...

Page 9: ...tenna System Use an optional A B RF switch not supplied to switch between the cable and over the air antenna programming as indicated below 75 ohm coaxial cable Rear of TV CABLE ANTENNA It is strongly recommended that you connect the CABLE ANTENNA input using a 75 ohm coaxial cable to receive optimum picture quality A 300 ohm twin lead cable can easily be affected by radio frequency interference r...

Page 10: ...picture make sure you connect this equipment to your TV via the HDMI or component video with audio input located on the back of your TV Shown with HDMI Connection Shown with DVI Connection Rear of TV HDMI cable HD cable box HD satellite box CATV Satellite antenna cable Rear of TV DVI to HDMI cable HD cable box HD satellite box CATV Satellite antenna cable Audio cable stereo mini plugs ...

Page 11: ...DIO L white Component video cable Audio cable PR red PB blue Y green HD cable box HD satellite box If your equipment has a DVI output and not an HDMI output connect the DVI output to the HDMI IN 1 with DVI to HDMI cable or adapter and connect the audio output to the AUDIO IN of PC IN For details see page 7 ...

Page 12: ...hown below This TV can also be connected to a PC with a DVI or HDMI output Refer to the separate Quick Setup Guide Rear of TV HD15 HD15 cable analog RGB Audio cable stereo mini plugs Connect the PC IN jack to the PC using an HD15 HD15 cable with ferrite core analog RGB and audio cable page 7 ...

Page 13: ...r PS3 DVD player Digital satellite receiver Analog audio equipment A V Receiver HomeTheater Digital cable box Audio system Digital audio equipment A V Receiver Home Theater Digital recorder VCR Game system Camcorder USB CABLE ANTENNA Refer to the Quick Setup Guide supplied when connecting other equipment to your TV ...

Page 14: ...ches 4 inches 10 cm 4 inches 10 cm 2 3 8 Leave at least this much space around the set Installed with stand inches 11 7 8 4 inches 10 cm 4 inches 10 cm 4 inches 10 cm 30 cm Installed on the wall Leave at least this much space around the set Never install the TV set as follows Air circulation is blocked Air circulation is blocked Wall Wall Inadequate ventilation can lead to overheating of the TV an...

Page 15: ...can easily be used as steps such as a chest of drawers Install the TV where it cannot be pulled pushed or knocked over Route all AC power cords and connecting cables so that they are not accessible to curious children Recommended Measures to Secure the TV Consider the following measures when securing your TV to a TV stand not supplied 1 Secure the stand for the TV Make sure the TV stand can adequa...

Page 16: ...ts wall anchor and chain or rope Screw hole on the Table Top Stand M4 16 mm machine screw not supplied Screw not supplied Rope or chain not supplied Wall mount holes Anchor bolts not supplied Wall anchor not supplied Rope or chain not supplied Contact Sony Customer Support to obtain the optional Support Belt Kit by providing your TV model name For United States call 1 800 488 7669 or visit www son...

Page 17: ...am 1 Turn on the TV The Initial Setup screen will appear 2 Use the remote control buttons described below to navigate through the Initial Setup V v B b buttons Allow you to navigate and highlight options where applicable button Allows you to select the highlighted option and advance to the next screen Confirm Confirm Please select your language English Español Français Initial Setup Confirm Confir...

Page 18: ...uidelines to follow Push to open Point your remote control directly at the IR sensor located on your TV Make sure that no objects are blocking the path between the remote control and the IR sensor on your TV Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your remote control try turning off the fluorescent lamps If you are having problems with the remote control reinsert or replace your batteries and make su...

Page 19: ...I equipment Some other buttons on the remote control may also operate BRAVIA SyncTM equipment m fast reverse Press to play a program in fast rewind mode N play Press to play a program at a normal speed X pause Press to pause playback M fast forward Press to play a program in fast forward mode go to previous Press to replay the current program from the previous chapter mark if any or from the begin...

Page 20: ...aphics Eases prolonged monitor viewing with clearer detailed pictures General No optimized picture and sound quality for any scene Auto Automatically optimizes picture and sound quality according to the input source 5 RETURN Press to go back to the previous screen or exit from the screen when displaying menu items and settings 6 HOME MENU Press to display the menu with TV functions and settings Se...

Page 21: ...ching The banner will time out in a few seconds or press again to exit qg V v B b Press V v B b to move focus highlight Press to select confirm an item qh OPTIONS Press to display a list of convenient functions and menu shortcuts The options menu items vary based on current input and content qj CC Press to cycle through the available settings for Closed Captions CC On Off and On when Muting qk CH ...

Page 22: ... scan through channels To scan quickly through channels press and hold down either CH In the menu screen these buttons serve as up down buttons 7 2 Press to adjust the volume In the menu screen these buttons serve as left right buttons 8 t Input Press to display the list of external inputs Press repeatedly to toggle through the inputs In the menu screen this button serves as confirming the selecti...

Page 23: ... the connected AV amplifier on and switches the sound output from the TV speaker to the audio system when you turn the TV on Automatically switches the sound output to the AV amplifier by turning the AV amplifier on when the TV is turned on Automatically turns the connected AV amplifier off when you switch the TV to standby mode Adjusts the volume VOL and mutes the sound MUTING of the connected AV...

Page 24: ...ing CH or entering the channel number using the 0 9 numeric buttons To Exit from PIP 1 Press OPTIONS 2 Press V v to highlight Exit PIP and press to exit to full PC screen To Swap Audio You can swap audio between the main and sub window 1 Press OPTIONS 2 Press V v to highlight Audio Swap and press 3 Press V v to highlight the window to be audible then press PIP Supported Inputs In main window In su...

Page 25: ...e screen Sometimes you will see the picture fill the full screen This is due to the signals your TV receives You can manually select available Wide Mode settings as you watch your TV by pressing the WIDE button on your remote control or you can set your TV to Auto Wide To set Auto Wide Press HOME and select Settings then select the Screen settings Select Auto Wide and set to On To change the Wide ...

Page 26: ... settings Select the Label Video Inputs option in AV Setup Press V v to highlight the video input HDMI Video 1 2 Component PC to which you want to assign a label press to select the input of your choice 2 Press V v to highlight one of the displayed labels that corresponds to your connected equipment then press 3 If you have an open input where no equipment is connected you can label it as Skip Whe...

Page 27: ... the USB cable Do not remove the USB device The data on the USB device may be damaged Sony will not be held liable for any damage to or loss of data on the recording media due to a malfunction of any connected devices or the TV Playback does not start automatically if the TV is turned on after connecting the digital still camera or other device to the USB port USB playback is supported for the fol...

Page 28: ...ains all of the necessary configurations to customize your TV settings The options you can select may vary Unavailable options are grayed out or not displayed Picture adjust the picture on your TV to fit your viewing preference Sound customize your sound settings to suit your audio preference You can also change the settings to output the sound to your connected audio equipment Screen adjust the s...

Page 29: ...ghten or darken the picture Color Adjust to increase or decrease color intensity Hue Adjust to increase or decrease the green tones Color Temperature White adjustment Cool Select to give the white colors a bluish tint Neutral Select to give the white colors a neutral tint Warm 1 Warm 2 Select to give the white colors a reddish tint Warm 2 gives a redder tint than Warm 1 Sharpness Adjust to sharpen...

Page 30: ...rector Enhances black areas of the picture for stronger contrast Select from High Medium Low and Off Gamma Adjusts the balance between bright and dark areas of the picture Clear White Emphasizes white colors Select from High Low and Off Live Color Makes colors more vivid Select from High Medium Low and Off White Balance Adjusts the color temperature in detail Option Description Even if you change ...

Page 31: ...sport music etc or video game The available options depend on the scene select setting On Off Select On to optimize the sound quality to enjoy the effects of the Surround option and to create a virtual surround sound using the 2ch speaker Cinema Off Provides surround effects just like the high grade audio systems found in movie theaters Music Off Provides surround effects that make you feel like y...

Page 32: ... Speakers Select to use the TV speakers Audio System Select to use an external audio system for the TV sound By selecting this option you are disabling the TV speakers Option Description MTS Audio is only available for analog programs Alternate Audio is only available if the program is broadcast with alternate audio streams You can also access Sound Mode MTS Audio and Alternate Audio by using the ...

Page 33: ...om Select to enlarge the picture horizontally and vertically to an equal aspect ratio that fills the wide screen Off Select to continue using the current Wide Mode setting when the channel or input is changed Auto Display Area Automatically adjusts the picture to the most appropriate display area Display Area Full Pixel Displays pictures in their original size when parts of the picture are cut off...

Page 34: ...sets all PC settings to the default values Auto Adjustment Select to automatically adjust the display position and phase of the picture when the TV receives an input signal from the connected PC Note that Auto Adjustment may not work well with certain input signals In such cases manually adjust the options below Phase Adjust after Pitch to fine tune overall sharpness Pitch Adjust uneven sharpness ...

Page 35: ...annel will be shown or hidden Then press to select it Label Channels Allows you to assign labels such as station call letters to channel numbers 1 Press V v to scroll through the channel numbers Then press to select the channel number that you want to assign a label 2 Press V v to scroll through the label characters A Z 0 9 etc Press b to move to the next character Repeat the previous steps to add...

Page 36: ...viewing Custom Select to block programs based on downloadable ratings Clear All Select to clear the entire downloadable rating system Unrated Available only when Country is set to U S A Allow Allows programs and movies that are broadcasted without a rating Block Blocks all programs and movies that are broadcasted without a rating Channel Block Allows you to block channels regardless of program rat...

Page 37: ...parental guidance is suggested for children under 17 NC 17 and X No one 17 or under allowed TV Rating Block programs by their rating content or both Age Based Ratings TV Y All children TV Y7 Directed to children age 7 and older TV G General audience TV PG Parental guidance suggested TV 14 Parents strongly cautioned TV MA Mature audience only Content Based Ratings FV Fantasy violence D Suggestive d...

Page 38: ...ure To reactivate the Parental Lock settings turn off the TV When the TV is turned on again your Parental Lock settings are reactivated Option Description English Rating C All children C8 Children 8 years and older G General programming PG Parental guidance 14 Viewers 14 and older 18 Adult programming French Rating G General programming 8 ans Not recommended for young children 13 ans Not recommend...

Page 39: ...ogram Should be set to CC1 for most programs Text1 Text2 Text3 Text4 Displays network station information presented using either half or the whole screen if available Digital CC When the digital closed caption service is available select from the Service 1 6 or CC1 4 Digital CC Options Allows you to make additional settings for digital closed caption options Select As Broadcast or Custom The Custo...

Page 40: ... you have a DVD player connected to the COMPONENT IN jack you can select the label DVD for the Component input Then when you press INPUT to change inputs the video label you assigned to that input appears on screen 1 Press V v to highlight the video input HDMI Video 1 2 Component PC to which you want to assign a label Then press to select the input 2 Press V v to highlight one of the displayed lab...

Page 41: ...perations and operation of channel related buttons such as CH or 0 9 etc Useful when you control a tuner or set top box etc via the remote control Menu Keys For basic operations and operation of the HOME OPTIONS buttons Useful when you select menus of a BD player etc via the remote control Tuning and Menu Keys For basic operations and operation of channel related buttons and HOME OPTIONS buttons P...

Page 42: ...reen Some settings such as Picture Sound and Parental Lock will not be affected by this Initial Setup If you wish to return your TV to factory settings please see the Troubleshooting section on page 54 Start up Sound Select On to play sound when the TV is turned on Select Off to disable it Option Description Favorite channel list will be cleared each time you run the Initial Setup ...

Page 43: ...e Picture Off is set pressing VOL or MUTING buttons will not disable this function Press other buttons to disable it Idle TV Standby Select to automatically power off the TV after 1h 2h or 4h when no buttons are pressed on the remote control or the TV Select Off to disable this function Auto Shut Off Select On to automatically power off the TV when no input signal is detected for a certain period ...

Page 44: ...requency kHz Vertical frequency Hz Standard Signals Horizontal Pixel Vertical Line VGA 640 480 31 5 60 VGA SVGA 800 600 37 9 60 VESA Guidelines XGA 1 024 768 48 4 60 VESA Guidelines WXGA 1 280 768 47 4 60 VESA 1 280 768 47 8 60 VESA 1 360 768 47 7 60 VESA SXGA 1 280 1 024 64 0 60 VESA HDTV 1 920 1 080 67 5 60 CEA 861 This TV s PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync This TV s PC ...

Page 45: ...stalling this TV especially to determine the strength of the wall for withstanding the TV s weight Be sure to use the screws supplied with the Wall Mount Bracket when attaching the mounting hooks to the TV set The supplied screws are designed as indicated by illustration when measured from the attaching surface of the mounting hook The diameter and length of the screws differ depending on the Wall...

Page 46: ...l Mount Bracket to your installer To Sony Dealers and Licensed Contractors To avoid injury and property damage read these instructions carefully Periodic inspection and maintenance is highly recommended to ensure that TV is securely mounted Note when installing When using the SU WL500 Wall Mount Bracket the space between the wall and the TV will be 6 cm 2 3 8 inches Use this space to route cables ...

Page 47: ...ension Table Figures in the above table may differ slightly depending on the installation CAUTION The wall that the TV will be installed on should be capable of supporting a weight of at least four times that of the TV Refer to your TV s operating instructions for its weight Unit mm inches TV Dimensions Screen center dimensions Length for each mounting angle Weight Angle 0 Angle 20 TV Model A B C ...

Page 48: ... and secure the Mounting Hooks to the rear of the TV Refer to the Screw and Hook Locations Diagram Table shown below 1 Secure the Mounting Hooks to the rear of the TV using only the supplied screws M6 16 2 Be sure to tighten the screws with equal torque strength Screw and Hook Locations Diagram Table TV Model Screw location Hook location KDL 55BX520 d g a Mounting Hook Screw M6 16 Square hole Squa...

Page 49: ...r to the Instructions for SU WL500 4 Remove the screws guided by the arrow marks of the TV Do not remove any other screws from the TV Screw location When installing the Mounting Hooks on the TV Hook location When installing the TV onto Base Bracket Wall TV Continued ...

Page 50: ...o not attempt to lift the TV by yourself Step 5 Installing the TV on the wall Refer to the Instructions for SU WL500 When you put the TV back on the Table Top Stand reverse the above steps When moving the TV do not squeeze the bottom of the front panel too tight Remove the screws or install the Mounting Hook on a stable and level surface ...

Page 51: ...lease the V button when the TV is turn on IMPORTANT The factory reset will clear all of your customized settings including the Parental Lock setting When the Password is lost or cannot remember enter the master password 4357 This password clears your previous password and allows you to enter a new password Condition Explanation Solution No picture No picture Check the Power Saving settings see pag...

Page 52: ...om other connecting cords To avoid TV interference make sure to use an undamaged antenna cable Blurry picture Poor color Transporting the TV from a cold to a warm location or a sudden change in room temperature may cause moisture condensation resulting in a blurry picture or poor color Turn off your TV and wait a few hours before powering on again No sound Noisy sound No sound but good picture Che...

Page 53: ...cern Wide Mode changes automatically The current Wide Mode setting is automatically replaced with the 4 3 Default setting when you change the channel or video input if 4 3 Default in the Screen settings is set to other than Off If you want to lock in Wide Mode selected with WIDE on the remote control set 4 3 Default to Off in the Screen settings see page 33 Check the Auto Wide option in the Screen...

Page 54: ...ntrol sensor located at the front of the TV Keep the remote control sensor area clear from obstacles Fluorescent lamps can interfere with your remote control operation try turning off the fluorescent lamps Some digital cable channels are not being displayed Certain cable companies have limitations on the broadcast of digital cable channels Check with your cable company for more information The dig...

Page 55: ...n programming in your area depends on the type of programming and signal provided by your cable service provider For Customers in the United States The lamp in this product contains mercury Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities or the Telecommunications Industry Association www ei...

Page 56: ...GITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL PCM Dolby Digital optical signal PC IN D sub 15 pin analog RGB 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms positive See the PC Input Signal Reference Chart for PC and HDMI IN on page 44 PC HDMI IN 1 AUDIO INPUT Stereo mini jack 500 mVrms Typical Impedance 47 kilohms USB MPEG2 MP3 and JPEG Super Speed USB USB3 0 is not supported Power and others Power requirement 110 220 V AC 50 60 Hz U S A Canada Mex...

Page 57: ...INPUT button 19 22 Installing the TV on a wall 45 46 J JUMP button 21 L Label Channels 35 Language 40 Light sensor 22 43 M Motionflow 29 Movie Rating 37 MPEG Noise Reduction 29 MTS Audio 31 Music 27 MUTING button 21 N Noise Reduction 29 O OPTIONS button 21 P PC IN 7 PC Settings 34 Photo 27 Picture 29 Picture Adjustments Lock 41 Picture Frame 27 Picture Mode 29 Picture Off LED 22 PIP 24 Power 1 but...

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Page 60: ...Support U S A www sony com tvsupport Canada www sony ca support United States 1 800 222 SONY Canada 1 877 899 SONY Please Do Not Return the Product to the Store KDL 55BX520 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in U S A 4 295 441 11 1 For Your Convenience Online Registration Be sure to register your TV United States Canada http productregistration sony com http www SonyStyle ca registration ...

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