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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY0422_B64411986111_USUS01COV.fm KDL-55HX850/46HX850 4-411-986- 11 (1) 4-411-986- 11 (1) LCD TV (Setup Guide) Operating Instructions KDL-55HX850 / 46HX850 Sony Customer Support U.S.A.: http://www.sony.com/tvsupport Canada: http://www.sony.ca/support United States Canada 1.800.222.SONY 1.877.899.SONY Please Do Not Return t[...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY0422_B64411986111_USUS02REG.fm KDL-55HX850/46HX850 4-411-986- 11 (1) 2 CAUTION To prevent electr ic shock and blade exposure, do not use this polarized AC plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outle t unless the blades can be fully inserted. • Operate the TV o nly on 110-240 V AC (U.S.A./Cana da 120 V AC) ?[...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY0422_B64411986111_USUS02REG.fm KDL-55HX850/46HX850 4-411-986- 11 (1) 3 Your BRAVIA TV is ENERGY ST AR ® 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, de[...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY0422_B64411986111_USUS02REG.fm KDL-55HX850/46HX850 4-411-986- 11 (1) 4 The following chart shows the high-defini tion ( HD) and standard-definition (SD) video formats supported by your BRAVIA TV inputs. * 1 For details of supported frame r ates, refer to the “Specificatio ns” in this man ual. * 2 For supported PC fo[...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY0422_B64411986111_USUS02REG.fm KDL-55HX850/46HX850 4-411-986- 11 (1) 5[...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY04 22_B64411986111_U SUS01TOC.fm KDL-55HX850/46HX850 4-411-986- 11 (1) 6 About this manual (Operating Instructions) This manual explains how to se tup your TV. For more information on how t o use BRAVIA TV, refer to the “Ele ctronic manual”. Operating Instructions Electronic manual (i-Manual) Explains how to setup y[...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY04 22_B64411986111_U SUS01TOC.fm KDL-55HX850/46HX850 4-411-986- 11 (1) 7 Table of Contents Getting Started Checking the accessories ........... ..... ...................... ..................... ............. 8 Inserting batteries into the remote control. ..................... ...................... ....8 Before setting[...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY0422_B64411986111_USUS03STU.fm KDL-55HX850/46HX850 4-411-986- 11 (1) 8 Getting Started Checking the accessories Remote control (1)* 1 Size AAA batter ies (2) Table-Top St and (1)* 2 Fixing scre ws for Table- Top Stand (M5 × 16) (3) Assembling screws for Table-To p Stand (M5 x 16) (4) Operating Instructions (th is manua[...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY0422_B64411986111_USUS03STU.fm KDL-55HX850/46HX850 4-411-986- 11 (1) 9 Getting Started x Guidelines for Remote Control • 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 l[...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY0422_B64411986111_USUS03STU.fm KDL-55HX850/46HX850 4-411-986- 11 (1) 10 • Ensure that there are no objects in front of the TV. 1: Attaching the Table-Top Stand Refer to the supplied Tab le-Top Stand leaflet for proper attachme nt. ~ • Do not put stress on th e LCD panel or the frame around the screen. • Be careful[...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY0422_B64411986111_USUS03STU.fm KDL-55HX850/46HX850 4-411-986- 11 (1) 11 Getting Started To detach the Table-Top Stand from the TV, remove the screws fixed in step 2. ~ • Do not remove the Table-Top Stand for any reason other than to install corresponding accessories on t he TV. • When removing the Tab le-Top Stand f[...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY0422_B64411986111_USUS03STU.fm KDL-55HX850/46HX850 4-411-986- 11 (1) 12 3: Connecting the TV ~ • Use an antenna cable connect or no greater than 14 mm thick. • Use an HDMI cable connector wi thin 12 mm (thickness) × 21 mm (width). x Shown with a Set Top Box with HDMI connection Recommendation of the F type plug Pro[...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY0422_B64411986111_USUS03STU.fm KDL-55HX850/46HX850 4-411-986- 11 (1) 13 Getting Started x Cable System or VHF/UHF Anten na System x Shown with HD BRAVIA ® Sync™ Basic Connection Cable or Antenna * 1 Rear of TV * 1 Blu-ray Disc HD Cable Box or HD Satellite Receiver * 1 A/V Receiver SAT (Dish) Cable/Ant enna * 1 Signif[...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY0422_B64411986111_USUS03STU.fm KDL-55HX850/46HX850 4-411-986- 11 (1) 14 x Shown with HD Basic Connection with Home Thea ter System VIDEO L R Rear of TV Cable/ Antenna or Blu-ray Disc/DVD SD Cable Box or SD Satellite Receiver Cable/SAT (Dish) Home Theater System *O p t i c a l Connection * The optical c onnection is on l[...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY0422_B64411986111_USUS03STU.fm KDL-55HX850/46HX850 4-411-986- 11 (1) Getting Started 15 x Shown with PC Connection with SD VCR/DVD PC IN RGB AUDIO OUT / PC/HDMI 2 AUDIO IN 1 2 2 3 Rear of TV Side Panel PC DVD VCR Splitter Cable/Antenna VCR/DVD Combo Notebook P C or Rear of TV[...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY0422_B64411986111_USUS03STU.fm KDL-55HX850/46HX850 4-411-986- 11 (1) 16 4: Securing the TV Sony strongly recommends taking measures to prevent the TV from toppling over. Unsecured TV s may topple and result in property damage, serious bodily injury or even death. • Secure the TV to a wall and/or sta nd. • Do not all[...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY0422_B64411986111_USUS03STU.fm KDL-55HX850/46HX850 4-411-986- 11 (1) 17 Getting Started ~ Contact Sony Customer Su pport to obtain the optional Sup port Belt Kit by providing your TV model name. • For United St ates call: 1- 800-488-7669 or visit: http: //www.sony.com/a ccessories • For Canada call: 1-877-899-7669 3[...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY0422_B64411986111_USUS03STU.fm KDL-55HX850/46HX850 4-411-986- 11 (1) 18 6: Connecting the TV to the Internet When you connect this TV to the Internet, you can enjoy multiple functio ns: displaying a photograph that shows its location on the map, enjoying Internet video, etc. For details on the functions, refer to the i-[...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY0422_B64411986111_USUS03STU.fm KDL-55HX850/46HX850 4-411-986- 11 (1) 19 Getting Started 7: Running initial setup 1 Complete your cable connections before proceeding with the Initi al Setup . Connect the TV to your neare st power outlet. 2 Press "/1 on the TV. The = (power) indicator will light up in green. When you[...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY0422_B64411986111_USUS03STU.fm KDL-55HX850/46HX850 4-411-986- 11 (1) 20 Using a Wall-Mount Bracket Your TV can be mounted on a wal l using a Wall-Mount Bracket (not supplied) out of the box as packaged. If t he Table-Top Stand is attached to the T V, the TV may require detaching the Table-Top Sta nd; see page 11 (Detach[...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY0422_B64411986111_USUS03STU.fm KDL-55HX850/46HX850 4-411-986- 11 (1) 21 Getting Started Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area Make sure that your TV has adequ ate ventilation. Allow eno ugh space around th e TV as shown in the illustration. ~ • Inadequate v entilation ca n lead to overheating of the TV and[...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY042 2_B64411986111_USUS04 SAF.fm KDL-55HX850/46HX850 4-411-986- 11 (1) 22 Using Your BRAVIA TV Watching TV 1 Turn on the TV. Press "/1 on the TV or remote control to turn on the TV. 2 Select a TV channel or select an input. x To select digital channels Use 0-9 and . For example, to enter channel 2.1: Press , and , [...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY042 2_B64411986111_USUS04 SAF.fm KDL-55HX850/46HX850 4-411-986- 11 (1) 23 Using Your BRAVIA TV This feature lets you experience powerful 3D ent ertainment, such as st ereoscopic 3D ga mes and 3D Blu-ray Disc. Refer to the i-Manua l as we ll as the instruction manual supplied with the 3D Glasses on how to set the 3D sett[...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY042 2_B64411986111_USUS04 SAF.fm KDL-55HX850/46HX850 4-411-986- 11 (1) 24 Selecting various functions and settings (Home Menu) You can select the features of your TV from the Home menu. Here is an example on how to select an item and modify the TV settings. 1 Press HOME. 2 Press G / g to select (Settings) category. The [...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY042 2_B64411986111_USUS04 SAF.fm KDL-55HX850/46HX850 4-411-986- 11 (1) 25 Using Your BRAVIA TV x To exit the Home menu Press HOME . x To select using the OPTION S button Press OPTIONS . A list of convenient functions and menu shortcuts are displa yed. The menu items vary based on the current input and/or content. (Conti[...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY042 2_B64411986111_USUS04 SAF.fm KDL-55HX850/46HX850 4-411-986- 11 (1) 26 The categories are available depen ding on your region and country. Category list Settings Provides settings (e.g. picture settings, sound settings, key tone setting) that allow you to customize your TV. Applications Launches applications that re [...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY042 2_B64411986111_USUS04 SAF.fm KDL-55HX850/46HX850 4-411-986- 11 (1) 27 Using Your BRAVIA TV Watching Internet Video This feature serves as a gateway to Internet content, delivering a variety of on-demand entertainment straight to you r TV. You can enjoy vi deo content, including movies and cartoons. You will need to [...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY0422_B64411986111_USUS05OVR.fm KDL-55HX850/46HX850 4-411-986- 11 (1) 28 Looking for Instruction s Looking for instructions in the electronic manual (i-Manual) Operating instr uctions are built into yo ur BRAVIA TV and can be displayed on the screen. To learn more abo ut your TV features, a ccess your i-Manual with th e [...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY0422_B64411986111_USUS05OVR.fm KDL-55HX850/46HX850 4-411-986- 11 (1) 29 Looking for Ins tructions You can save frequently viewed pages for easy access anytime. x To save a page In the page to bookmark, press the red button on the remote control. x To access the bookmark ed page When displaying the i-Manual, press th e b[...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY0422_B64411986111_USUS05OVR.fm KDL-55HX850/46HX850 4-411-986- 11 (1) 30 You can switch between the i-Manual screen and the TV screen. This feature allows you to refer to the instru ctions in the i-Manual while using your BRAVIA TV. Press i-MANUAL to switch between the i-Manual screen previously displayed and the TV scre[...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY0422_ B64411986 111_USUS06OPT.fm KDL-55HX850/46HX850 4-411-986- 11 (1) 31 Additional Information Additional Information Troubleshooting When the 1 (standby) indic ator is flashing, count how man y times it flashes (interval time is three second s). Press "/1 on the TV to turn it off, disconnect th e AC power cord, [...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY0422_ B64411986 111_USUS06OPT.fm KDL-55HX850/46HX850 4-411-986- 11 (1) 32 How to Care for Your BRAVIA TV Safety is very important. Please read and fo llow the safety document ation (Safety Booklet) separately p rovided. Unplug the TV and other conne ct ed equipment from the wall outlet before you begin cleaning your TV.[...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY0422_ B64411986 111_USUS06OPT.fm KDL-55HX850/46HX850 4-411-986- 11 (1) 33 Additional Information Specifications System Television system NTSC: Am erican TV standard ATSC (8VSB terrestrial): ATSC compli ant 8VSB QAM on cable: AN SI/SCTE 07 2000 (Does not include CableCARD fun ctionality) Channel coverage Analog terrestri[...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY0422_ B64411986 111_USUS06OPT.fm KDL-55HX850/46HX850 4-411-986- 11 (1) 34 *1 Download Acquisitio n Mode (DAM) is used for software updates a nd/or collectin g data for Ro vi On Screen Guide. *2 Screen size, dimensio ns and mass are approx imate values . • Optional accessories availability dep ends on countries/regi on[...]

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    D:TV's JOBSONY TVSY0422_ B64411986 111_USUS07PRE.fm KDL-55HX850/46HX850 4-411-986- 11 (1) 35 Additional Information Additional Information Safety Information For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Pour les clients résidant au Canada Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la[...]

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    KDL-55HX850/46HX850 4-411-986- 11 (1) For Your Convenience Online Registration: Be sure to register your TV. United States Canada http://productregistration.sony.com http://www.sony.ca/regist ration Software Updates: Your TV is capable of receiving software updates. Fo r the latest information about software upda tes for your TV, visit: United Stat[...]