Sony KD-49X8505B: Table of Contents

Introduction

Thank you for choosing this Sony product.

Table of Contents

Before operating the TV, please read this manual thoroughly and

retain it for future reference.

Note

• Before operating the TV, please read “Safety information”

(page 3).

• Images and illustrations used in Quick Start Guide and this

manual are for reference only and may differ from actual

IMPORTANT NOTICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

product appearance.

Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Location of the identification label

Labels for the Model No., Production Date (month/year) and

Attaching the Table-Top Stand

Power Supply rating (in accordance with applicable safety

regulation) are located on the rear of the TV or package.

(Alternative) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Hiding the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

WARNING

Using the Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

TO PREVENT THE

Displaying the Touchpad Operation

Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

SPREAD OF FIRE, KEEP

Launching the Touchpad Tutorial . . . . . . . . .9

CANDLES OR OTHER OPEN

Connecting Other Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . 10

FLAMES AWAY FROM THIS

Installing the TV to the Wall . . . . . . . . . . .11

PRODUCT AT ALL TIMES.

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Troubles and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

KINGDOM

A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment

for your safety and convenience.

Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced with the

same rating of fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 (i.e.,

marked with or ) must be used.

If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse

cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse.

Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the

fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

How to replace the fuse

Open the fuse compartment with a blade screwdriver, and

replace the fuse.

Please refer to the illustration that actually equipped with the

product.

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• For safety reasons, it is strongly recommended that you use

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Sony accessories, including:

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Wall-Mount Bracket

(Applicable for KD-65/55/49X8505B only)

 SU-WL450

• Be sure to use the screws supplied with the Wall-Mount Bracket

This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony

when attaching the Wall-Mount Bracket to the TV set. The

Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.

supplied screws are designed as indicated by illustration when

Inquiries related to product compliance based on European

measured from the attaching surface of the Wall-Mount Bracket.

Union legislation shall be addressed to the authorized

The diameter and length of the screws differ depending on the

representative, Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse

Wall-Mount Bracket model.

61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee

Use of screws other than those supplied may result in internal

matters, please refer to the addresses provided in the separate

damage to the TV set or cause it to fall, etc.

service or guarantee documents.

Notice for Wireless Signal

Hereby, Sony Corporation declares that

this unit is in compliance with the

essential requirements and other relevant

provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

For details, please access the following URL:

http://www.compliance.sony.de/

Notice for customers: the following information is only applicable

to equipment sold in countries applying EU directives.

TV wireless system may be operated in following countries:

AT, BE, HR, CY, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IE, IT, LV, LT, LU, MT,

Transporting

NL, PL, PT, SK, SI, ES, SE, GB, IS, LI, NO, CH, BG, RO, TR, AL, BA, MK,

• Before transporting the TV set, disconnect all cables.

MD, RS, ME

• Two or three people are needed to transport a large TV set.

• When transporting the TV set by hand, hold it as shown below.

This equipment can be operated in other non-European

Do not put stress on the LCD panel and the frame around the

countries.

screen.

Safety information

WARNING

Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as

sunshine, fire or the like.

Installation/Set-up

Install and use the TV set in accordance with the instructions

below in order to avoid any risk of fire, electrical shock or damage

and/or injuries.

• When transporting the TV set, do not subject it to jolts or

Installation

excessive vibration.

• The TV set should be installed near an easily accessible mains

• When transporting the TV set for repairs or when moving, pack

socket.

it using the original carton and packing material.

• Place the TV set on a stable, level surface to avoid it from falling

down and cause personal injury or damage to the TV.

Topple prevention

• Install the TV where it cannot be pulled, pushed, or knocked

• Be sure to use strong cord that is capable of supporting the

over.

weight of the TV.

• Install the TV so that the TV's Table-Top Stand does not

Ventilation

protrudes out from the TV stand (not supplied).

• Never cover the ventilation holes or insert anything in the

If the Table-Top Stand protrudes out from the TV stand, it may

cabinet.

cause TV set to topple over, fall down, and cause personal injury

• Leave space around the TV set as shown below.

or damage to the TV.

• It is strongly recommended that you use a Sony Wall-Mount

Bracket in order to provide adequate air-circulation.

Installed on the wall

Installed with stand

• Only qualified service personnel should carry out wall

installations.

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• To ensure proper ventilation and prevent the collection of dirt or

• Do not place the TV in a humid or dusty

dust:

space, or in a room with oily smoke or

 Do not lay the TV set flat, install upside down, backwards, or

steam (near cooking tables or

sideways.

humidifiers). Fire, electric shock, or

 Do not place the TV set on a shelf, rug, bed or in a closet.

warping may result.

 Do not cover the TV set with a cloth, such as curtains, or items

such as newspapers, etc.

• Do not install the TV in places subject to extreme temperature

 Do not install the TV set as shown below.

such as in direct sunlight, near a radiator or a heating vent. The

TV may overheat in such condition which can cause

deformation of the enclosure and/or TV malfunction.

Situation:

• Do not use when your hands are wet, with the cabinet removed,

or with attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.

Disconnect the TV set from mains socket and aerial during

lightning storms.

• Do not install the TV so that it sticks out

Mains lead

into an open space. Injury or damage

Handle the mains lead and socket as follows in order to avoid any

from a person or object bumping into the

risk of fire, electrical shock or damage and/or injuries:

TV may result.

 Use only mains leads supplied by Sony, not other suppliers.

 Insert the plug fully into the mains socket.

 Operate the TV set on a 220-240 V AC supply only.

 When wiring cables, be sure to unplug the mains lead for your

Broken pieces:

safety and take care not to catch your feet on the cables.

 Disconnect the mains lead from the mains socket before

• Do not throw anything at the TV set. The screen glass may break

working on or moving the TV set.

by the impact and cause serious injury.

 Keep the mains lead away from heat sources.

• If the surface of the TV set cracks, do not touch it until you have

 Unplug the mains plug and clean it regularly. If the plug is

unplugged the mains lead. Otherwise electric shock may result.

covered with dust and it picks up moisture, its insulation may

deteriorate, which could result in a fire.

When not in use

Note

• If you will not be using the TV set for several days, the TV set

should be disconnected from the mains for environmental and

• Do not use the supplied mains lead on any other equipment.

safety reasons.

• Do not pinch, bend, or twist the mains lead excessively. The core

• As the TV set is not disconnected from the mains when the TV

conductors may be exposed or broken.

set is just turned off, pull the plug from the mains to disconnect

• Do not modify the mains lead.

the TV set completely.

• Do not put anything heavy on the mains lead.

• However, some TV sets may have features that require the TV

• Do not pull on the mains lead itself when disconnecting the

set to be left in standby to work correctly.

mains lead.

• Do not connect too many appliances to the same mains socket.

• Do not use a poor fitting mains socket.

For children

• Do not allow children to climb on the TV set.

Prohibited Usage

• Keep small accessories out of the reach of children, so that they

are not mistakenly swallowed.

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

If the following problems occur...

injuries.

Turn off the TV set and unplug the mains lead immediately if any

Location:

of the following problems occur.

Ask your dealer or Sony service centre to have it checked by

• Outdoors (in direct sunlight), at the seashore, on a ship or other

qualified service personnel.

vessel, inside a vehicle, in medical institutions, unstable

locations, near water, rain, moisture or smoke.

When:

• If the TV is placed in the changing room of

 Mains lead is damaged.

a public bath or hot spring, the TV may be

 Poor fitting of mains socket.

damaged by airborne sulfur, etc.

 TV set is damaged by being dropped, hit or having something

thrown at it.

 Any liquid or solid object falls through openings in the cabinet.

• For best picture quality, do not expose the screen to direct

About LCD Monitor Temperature

illumination or sunlight.

• Avoid moving the TV from a cold area to a warm area. Sudden

When the LCD Monitor is used for an extended period, the panel

room temperature changes may cause moisture condensation.

surrounds become warm. You may feel hot when touching there

This may cause the TV to show poor picture and/or poor colour.

by the hand.

Should this occur, allow moisture to evaporate completely

before powering the TV on.

Environment:

• Places that are hot, humid, or excessively dusty; where insects

may enter; where it might be exposed to mechanical vibration,

near flammable objects (candles, etc). The TV set shall not be

exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with

liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the TV.

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Optional Equipment

Precautions

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• Keep optional components or any equipment emitting

electromagnetic radiation away from the TV set. Otherwise

Viewing the TV

picture distortion and/or noisy sound may occur.

• Some people may experience discomfort (such as eye strain,

• This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the

fatigue, or nausea) while watching 3D video images or playing

limits set out in the EMC Directive using a connection signal

stereoscopic 3D games. Sony recommends that all viewers take

cable shorter than 3 meters.

regular breaks while watching 3D video images or playing

stereoscopic 3D games. The length and frequency of necessary

Recommendation of F-type plug

breaks will vary from person to person. You must decide what

Projection of the inner wire from the connection part must be less

works best. If you experience any discomfort, you should stop

than 1.5 mm.

watching the 3D video images or playing stereoscopic 3D

games until the discomfort ends; consult a doctor if you believe

necessary. You should also review (i) the instruction manual of

any other device or media used with this television and (ii) our

website (http://support.sony-europe.com/) for the latest

information. The vision of young children (especially those

under six years old) is still under development. Consult your

doctor (such as a pediatrician or eye doctor) before allowing

Caution about handling the remote control

young children to watch 3D video images or play stereoscopic

• Observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries.

3D games. Adults should supervise young children to ensure

• Do not use different types of batteries together or mix old and

they follow the recommendations listed above.

new batteries.

• Do not use, store, or leave the 3D Glasses or in places with a

• Dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly way. Certain

high temperature, e.g., in direct sunlight, or in sun-heated cars.

regions may regulate the disposal of batteries. Please consult

• When using the simulated 3D function, please note that the

your local authority.

displayed image is modified from the original due to the

• Handle the remote control with care. Do not drop or step on it,

conversion done by this television.

or spill liquid of any kind onto it.

• View the TV in moderate light, as viewing the TV in poor light or

• Do not place the remote control in a location near a heat source,

during long period of time, strains your eyes.

a place subject to direct sunlight, or a damp room.

• When using headphones, adjust the volume so as to avoid

excessive levels, as hearing damage may result.

Wireless Function of the unit

• Do not operate this unit near medical equipment (pacemaker,

LCD Screen

etc.), as malfunction of the medical equipment may result.

• Although this unit transmits/receives scrambled signals, be

• Although the LCD screen is made with high-precision

careful of unauthorised interception. We cannot be responsible

technology and 99.99% or more of the pixels are effective, black

for any trouble as a result.

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.

• If this TV set is used in a cold place, a smear may occur in the

picture or the picture may become dark. This does not indicate a

failure. These phenomena disappear as the temperature rises.

• Ghosting may occur when still pictures are displayed

continuously. It may disappear after a few moments.

• The screen and cabinet get warm when this TV set is in use. This

is not a malfunction.

• The LCD screen contains a small amount of liquid crystal. Follow

your local ordinances and regulations for disposal.

Handling and cleaning the screen surface/

cabinet of the TV set

Be sure to unplug the mains lead connected to the TV set from

mains socket before cleaning.

To avoid material degradation or screen coating degradation,

observe the following precautions.

• To remove dust from the screen surface/cabinet, wipe gently

with a soft cloth. If dust is persistent, wipe with a soft cloth

slightly moistened with a diluted mild detergent solution.

• Never spray water or detergent directly on

the TV set. It may drip to the bottom of the

screen or exterior parts and enter the TV

set, and may cause damage to the TV set.

• Never use any type of abrasive pad,

alkaline/acid cleaner, scouring powder, or

volatile solvent, such as alcohol, benzene,

thinner or insecticide. Using such materials or maintaining

prolonged contact with rubber or vinyl materials may result in

damage to the screen surface and cabinet material.

• Periodic vacuuming of the ventilation openings is

recommended to ensure to proper ventilation.

• Do not handle the speakers with excessive force during cleaning

or maintenance to prevent any damages.

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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 on the product or on its packaging

indicates that this product shall not be treated

as household waste. Instead it shall be handed

over to the applicable collection point for the

recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this

product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential

negative consequences for the environment and human health,

which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste

handling of this product. 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 or the shop where you

purchased the product.

Disposal of waste batteries

(applicable in the European Union

and other European countries with

separate collection systems)

This symbol on the battery or on the packaging

indicates that the battery provided with this

product shall not be treated as household waste. On certain

batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a

chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead

(Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005%

mercury or 0.004% lead. By ensuring these batteries are disposed

of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative

consequences for the environment and human health which

could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of

the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve

natural resources. In case of products that for safety, performance

or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an

incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified

service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated

properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable

collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic

equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how

to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery

over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste

batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this

product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your

household waste disposal service or the shop where you

purchased the product.

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Attaching the Table-Top Stand

(Alternative)

You can change the Table-Top Stand from the

edge to the middle position by referring to the

instructions below.

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1

2

5 Repeat step 1-4 for the left side.

Note

• Two or more people are needed to carry out this

installation.

• Ensure that there are no objects in front of the TV.

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To bundle the cables

1

2

* When the Table-Top Stand is attached to the middle

position, you can choose either hole to attach the

cable holder.

Hiding the camera

If you do not wish to use the camera, hide it as

illustrated.

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Using the Remote Control

1 Press HOME.

You can operate the TV by using the supplied

Touchpad Remote Control or IR (infrared)

Remote Control.

2 Slide to select [Help], then press the

touchpad.

Note

• Touchpad Remote Control can only be used after

registration with the TV. You can register the

Touchpad Remote Control by pressing HOME, then

select [Settings] t [System Settings] t

[Touchpad Remote Control Setup].

Displaying the Touchpad Operation

Guide

3 Slide up/down to select [Touchpad

Touchpad Operation Guide allows you to see

Tutorial], then press the touchpad.

the main gesture commands that are available

for the current TV screen.

1 Touch and keep your finger on the

centre of the touchpad to display the

Touchpad Operation Guide.

Follow the instructions on the screen.

Note

• You can also launch the Touchpad Tutorial by

pressing HOME, then select [Settings] t

[System Settings] t [Touchpad configurations] t

[Start Tutorial].

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Launching the Touchpad Tutorial