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    D:Cmeng's JOBSONY TVSY0311 _W 9 (Rev-1)427546212 1_USUS01COV.fm 4-275-46 2- 12 (1) KDL-EX729/EX723/EX7 20/EX62 1/EX620/HX729 4-275-462- 12 (1 ) LCD Digital Color TV Setup Guide (Operating Instructions) Getting Started Using Your BRAVIA TV Network Setup Additional Info rmation KDL-60EX723 / 60E X720 / 55HX729 / 55EX7 23 / 55EX720 / 55EX62 [...]

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    2 D:Cmeng's JOBSONY TVSY0311_W9 (Rev-1)4275462121_ USUS02REG.fm KDL-EX729/EX723/EX7 20/EX62 1/EX620/HX729 4-275-462- 12 (1 ) CAUTION To prevent electric shock and blade exposure, do not use this polarized AC plug with an extension co rd, receptacle or other outlet unless the b lades can be fully inserted. • Some peopl e may exper ience [...]

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    3 D:Cmeng's JOBSONY TVSY0311_W9 (Rev-1)4275462121_ USUS02REG.fm KDL-EX729/EX723/EX7 20/EX62 1/EX620/HX729 4-275-462- 12 (1 ) Your BRAVIA TV is ENERGY STAR ® qualified in the “Home” mode. It meets stric t energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy. ENERGY STAR is a joint progr[...]

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    4 D:Cmeng's JOBSONY TVSY0311_W9 (Rev-1)4275462121_ USUS02REG.fm KDL-EX729/EX723/EX7 20/EX62 1/EX620/HX729 4-275-462- 12 (1 ) The following chart shows the high-definition (HD) and stand ard-definition (SD) vid eo formats supported by your BRA VIA TV inputs. * For supported PC formats refer to the i-Manual. The BRAVIA ® Full HDTV Experien[...]

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    5 D:Cmeng's JOBSONY TVSY0311_W9 (Rev-1)4275462121_ USUS02REG.fm KDL-EX729/EX723/EX7 20/EX62 1/EX620/HX729 4-275-462- 12 (1 )[...]

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    D:Cmeng's JOBSONY TVSY031 1_W9 (Rev-1)4275462121_ USUS01TOC.fm KDL-EX729/EX723/EX7 20/EX62 1/EX620/HX729 4-275-462- 12 (1 ) 6 Getting Started Checking the accessories ............. ................ ... ......... .............. ........... .............. ........... 8 Inserting batteries into the remote control ... ................... ....[...]

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    D:Cmeng's JOBSONY TVSY0311_W 9 (Rev-1)4 275462121_USUS01TOC.fm KDL-EX729/EX723/EX7 20/EX62 1/EX620/HX729 4-275-462- 12 (1 ) 7 This TV has a built-in manual (i-M anual). To access the i-Manual, press i-MANUAL on the remote control, and select an item. For details, see page 24 of this manual. Contents of the i-Manual may differ depending on[...]

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    8 D:Cmeng's JOBSONY TVSY0311_W 9 (Rev-1)4275 462121_USUS03STU .fm KDL-EX729/EX723/EX7 20/EX62 1/EX620/HX729 4-275-462- 12 (1 ) Checking the accessories Remote control (1) *1 Size AAA batteries (2) Table-Top Stand ( 1) *2 Fixing screws for Ta ble-Top Stand (M5 × 16) (3) (except KDL-60EX72x) Assembling screws for Table- Top Stand (M6 × 14[...]

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    9 D:Cmeng's JOBSONY TVSY0311_W 9 (Rev-1)4275 462121_USUS03STU .fm KDL-EX729/EX723/EX7 20/EX62 1/EX620/HX729 4-275-462- 12 (1 ) Getting Started Guidelines for Remote Control • Point your remote control directly at the IR sensor located on y our TV. • Make sure that no objects are blocking the path between the remote control and the IR [...]

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    10 D:Cmeng's JOBSONY TVSY0311_W 9 (Rev-1)4275 462121_USUS03STU .fm KDL-EX729/EX723/EX7 20/EX62 1/EX620/HX729 4-275-462- 12 (1 ) 1: Attaching the Table-Top Stand Refer to the supplied Tab le-Top Stand instruction leaflet fo r proper attachment. ~ • Do not put stress on the LCD panel or the frame around the sc reen. • Be careful to not [...]

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    11 D:Cmeng's JOBSONY TVSY0311_W 9 (Rev-1)4275 462121_USUS03STU .fm KDL-EX729/EX723/EX7 20/EX62 1/EX620/HX729 4-275-462- 12 (1 ) Getting Started Detaching th e Table-Top Stand from the TV To detach the Table- Top Stand fr om the TV, remove the screws fixed in step 2. For KDL-60EX72x, be sure to remove the screws for detaching the head when[...]

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    12 D:Cmeng's JOBSONY TVSY0311_W 9 (Rev-1)4275 462121_USUS03STU .fm KDL-EX729/EX723/EX7 20/EX62 1/EX620/HX729 4-275-462- 12 (1 ) 3: Connecting the TV Shown with a Set Top Box with HDMI connection Recommendation of the F ty pe plug The one based on the follow ing drawing is recommended about the F type plug . Projection of the inner wire fr[...]

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    13 D:Cmeng's JOBSONY TVSY0311_W 9 (Rev-1)4275 462121_USUS03STU .fm KDL-EX729/EX723/EX7 20/EX62 1/EX620/HX729 4-275-462- 12 (1 ) Getting Started Shown with HD BRAVIA ® Sync™ Ba sic Connec tion Shown with HD Basic Connec tion with Home Thea ter System *Rear of TV *Blu-ray Disc HD Cable Box or HD Satellite Rece iver *A/V Receiver * Signif[...]

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    14 D:Cmeng's JOBSONY TVSY0311_W 9 (Rev-1)4275 462121_USUS03STU .fm KDL-EX729/EX723/EX7 20/EX62 1/EX620/HX729 4-275-462- 12 (1 ) Shown with PC Connection with SD VCR/DVD Rear of TV Side Panel PC DVD VCR Splitter Cable/Antenna VCR/DVD Combo Notebook PC or[...]

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    15 D:Cmeng's JOBSONY TVSY0311_W 9 (Rev-1)4275 462121_USUS03STU .fm KDL-EX729/EX723/EX7 20/EX62 1/EX620/HX729 4-275-462- 12 (1 ) Getting Started 4: Securing the TV Sony strongly recomm ends taking measures to prevent the TV from toppling over. Unsecured TVs may topple and result in property damage, serious bodil y injury or even death. Pre[...]

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    16 D:Cmeng's JOBSONY TVSY0311_W 9 (Rev-1)4275 462121_USUS03STU .fm KDL-EX729/EX723/EX7 20/EX62 1/EX620/HX729 4-275-462- 12 (1 ) ~ 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.sony.com/accessories • For Canada call: 1-877-89[...]

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    17 D:Cmeng's JOBSONY TVSY0311_W 9 (Rev-1)4275 462121_USUS03STU .fm KDL-EX729/EX723/EX7 20/EX62 1/EX620/HX729 4-275-462- 12 (1 ) Getting Started 6: Running initial setup 1 Complete your cable connections before proceeding with the Initial Setup . Connect the TV to your n earest power outlet. 2 Press 1 (power) on the TV. The " (power) [...]

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    18 D:Cmeng's JOBSONY TVSY0311_W 9 (Rev-1)4275 462121_USUS03STU .fm KDL-EX729/EX723/EX7 20/EX62 1/EX620/HX729 4-275-462- 12 (1 ) For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recomm ends that you use the Wall-Mount Bracket designed for your TV and the installation should be performed by a Sony dealer or licensed contractor. • [...]

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    19 D:Cmeng's JOBSONY TVSY0311_W 9 (Rev-1)4275 462121_USUS03STU .fm KDL-EX729/EX723/EX7 20/EX62 1/EX620/HX729 4-275-462- 12 (1 )[...]

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    20 D:Cmeng's JOBSONY TVSY0311_W 9 (Rev-1)4275462121_USUS04SAF.fm KDL-EX729/EX723/EX7 20/EX62 1/EX620/HX729 4-275-462- 12 (1 ) Watching the TV Using Your BRAVIA TV 1 Turn on the TV. Press 1 (power) on the TV or I/ 1 on the remote control to turn on the TV. (For KDL-60/55/46/40/32EX72x and KDL-55/46HX72x, you may use the I/ 1 button located[...]

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    21 D:Cmeng's JOBSONY TVSY0311_W 9 (Rev-1)4275462121_USUS04SAF.fm KDL-EX729/EX723/EX7 20/EX62 1/EX620/HX729 4-275-462- 12 (1 ) Using Your BRAVIA TV Parts and controls of the remote control Use the supplied remote contr ol to control your TV. Basic remote control opera tions are explained here. For details on all of the remote contro l func[...]

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    22 D:Cmeng's JOBSONY TVSY0311_W 9 (Rev-1)4275462121_USUS04SAF.fm KDL-EX729/EX723/EX7 20/EX62 1/EX620/HX729 4-275-462- 12 (1 ) Selecting various functions and settings (Home Menu) You can select the features of your TV from the Hom e menu. See page 23 for the Home menu map . 1 Press HOME . 2 Press F / f / G / g / to select items. To select[...]

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    23 D:Cmeng's JOBSONY TVSY0311_W 9 (Rev-1)4275462121_USUS04SAF.fm KDL-EX729/EX723/EX7 20/EX62 1/EX620/HX729 4-275-462- 12 (1 ) Using Your BRAVIA TV Home menu map After pressing HOME on the remote control, following icons are displayed as categories. The categories are available depending on your TV mo del, region, country and broadcasting [...]

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    24 D:Cmeng's JOBSONY TVSY0311_W 9 (Rev-1)4275462121_USUS04SAF.fm KDL-EX729/EX723/EX7 20/EX62 1/EX620/HX729 4-275-462- 12 (1 ) Displaying Operating In structions (i-Manual) Operating instru ctions are built into your BR AVIA TV and can be displayed on the screen. To learn more about your TV features, acces s your i-Manual with the touch of[...]

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    25 D:Cmeng's JOBSONY TVSY0311_W 9 (Rev-1)4275462121_USUS04SAF.fm KDL-EX729/EX723/EX7 20/EX62 1/EX620/HX729 4-275-462- 12 (1 ) Using Your BRAVIA TV Description of th e i-Manual screen To use the bookmark The i-Manual has a bookmark function. Pages can be bookmarked with the color buttons, according to the instructions at the bottom of the [...]

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    26 D:Cmeng's JOBSONY TVSY0311_W9 (Rev-1)42754621 21_USUS05OVR.fm KDL-EX729/EX723/EX7 20/EX62 1/EX620/HX729 4-275-462- 12 (1 ) When you connect this TV to the Internet, you can enjoy multiple fun ctions: displaying a photograph that shows its location on the map, enjoying Internet video, etc. For details on the fun ctions, refer to the i-M[...]

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    27 D:Cmeng's JOBSONY TVSY0311_W9 (Rev-1)42754621 21_USUS05OVR.fm KDL-EX729/EX723/EX7 20/EX62 1/EX620/HX729 4-275-462- 12 (1 ) Network Setup Setting up the Internet connection Using the network feature you can connect the TV to the Internet. The setup procedure differs depending o n the type of netwo rk and LAN router. Befo re setting up t[...]

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    28 D:Cmeng's JOBSONY TVSY0311_W9 (Rev-1)42754621 21_USUS05OVR.fm KDL-EX729/EX723/EX7 20/EX62 1/EX620/HX729 4-275-462- 12 (1 ) 3 Select Scan , then select a network from the list of scanned wireless networks. 4 Follow the instructions on the setup screen. ~ • If you use WPS for network setup, th e security settings of the wireless LAN ro[...]

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    29 D:Cmeng's JOBSONY TVSY0311_W9 (Rev-1)42754621 21_USUS05OVR.fm KDL-EX729/EX723/EX7 20/EX62 1/EX620/HX729 4-275-462- 12 (1 ) Network Setup 3 Select Check Connection . This may take several minutes. You cannot cancel the diagnostic after selecting Check Connection . Adjusting the server display settings You can select home network servers[...]

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    30 D:Cmeng's JOBSONY TVSY0311_W 9 (Rev-1)427546 2121_USUS06OPT.fm KDL-EX729/EX723/EX7 20/EX62 1/EX620/HX729 4-275-462- 12 (1 ) Troubleshooting When the 1 (s tandby) indicator is flashing, coun t how many times it f lashes (interval time is t hree seconds). Press 1 (power) on the TV to turn it off, disconnect the AC power cord, and contact[...]

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    31 D:Cmeng's JOBSONY TVSY0311_W 9 (Rev-1)427546 2121_USUS06OPT.fm KDL-EX729/EX723/EX7 20/EX62 1/EX620/HX729 4-275-462- 12 (1 ) Additional Information How to Care for Your BRAVIA Safety is very important . Pleas e read and follow the safety do cumentation (Safety Book let) separately provided. Unplug the TV and other c onnected equipment f[...]

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    32 D:Cmeng's JOBSONY TVSY0311_W 9 (Rev-1)427546 2121_USUS06OPT.fm KDL-EX729/EX723/EX7 20/EX62 1/EX620/HX729 4-275-462- 12 (1 ) Specifications System Television syste m NTSC: American TV standard ATSC (8VSB terrestrial): ATSC compliant 8VSB QAM on cable: ANSI/SCTE 07 20 00 (Does not include CableCAR D functionality) Channel coverage Analog[...]

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    33 D:Cmeng's JOBSONY TVSY0311_W 9 (Rev-1)427546 2121_USUS06OPT.fm KDL-EX729/EX723/EX7 20/EX62 1/EX620/HX729 4-275-462- 12 (1 ) Additional Information * Download Acquisition Mode (DAM) is used for software updates and/or collecting d ata for Rovi On Screen Guide . • Optional accessories avail abi lity depends on its stock. • Design and[...]

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    34 D:Cmeng's JOBSONY TVSY0311_W 9 (Rev-1)427546 2121_USUS06OPT.fm KDL-EX729/EX723/EX7 20/EX62 1/EX620/HX729 4-275-462- 12 (1 ) For custom ers in Can ada This Class B digital apparatus complies wit h Canadian ICES-003. FCC Related Information This equipment has bee n tested and found to co mply with the limits for a Class B digital device,[...]

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